Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

The podcast explores referent power as the most potent form of influence, based on who a leader is and how they behave. It discusses how this power doesn't require micromanaging or coercion and has a broad range of influence. The episode delves into living authentically, ethical leadership, positive change in the workplace, and leveraging referent power in various contexts.

Mike Norton, author of 'The Ritual Effect,' discusses the significance of personal rituals in managing anxiety, exploring their impact on happiness, relationships, and performance. From daily rituals to family traditions, he highlights the power of rituals in providing comfort, structure, and unity.

Discover the power of self-compassion in boosting performance and mindset. Learn how self-kindness can counter negative thoughts and improve mental health. Explore the benefits of self-affirmations and nurturing intrinsic motivation.

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Nir Eyal discuss managing kids' tech use, limiting screen time, delaying social media access, navigating social media dangers, promoting free play for children's well-being.

Nir Eyal, expert on habit-forming technology, discusses the challenges of virtual meetings and offers solutions like clear agendas, video calls for engagement, and minimizing distractions for improved focus. Establishing trust and rapport in virtual teams is crucial but trickier to achieve.

Learn how self-limiting beliefs can hinder your goals and resolutions. Explore ego depletion, imposter syndrome, inner critic, and distractions as obstacles. Discover strategies to overcome these barriers and become indestractable for future success.

The podcast discusses the concept of 'Now, not how' and taking immediate action to test ideas and pursue ventures. It highlights successful businesses that started as small projects, the value of experimentation, and overcoming the fear of failure. It emphasizes prioritizing action over planning, seeking feedback, and learning from it rather than getting stuck in constant preparation and overthinking.

Exploring how companies utilize psychological traits to drive consumer spending and the challenges consumers face in making informed purchase decisions. Emphasis on resisting manipulative sales tactics and making wiser buying choices. Impact of scarcity, framing, anchoring, and endowed progress heuristics on purchasing decisions. Strategies to counter impulsive purchasing tendencies like setting shopping rules and practicing a 24-hour rule before making purchases.

Explore the distortion of hindsight bias and its impact on decision-making. Learn how the human brain evolved for pattern recognition, leading to cognitive biases. Discover strategies to overcome hindsight bias and make better decisions. Dive into the influence of this bias on legal proceedings, emphasizing the importance of clear records.

Nir And Far discusses the pitfalls of following fitness gurus for quick fixes. They emphasize the importance of basic health principles, exercise consistency, and motivation techniques. The podcast explores combining rewards with fitness to increase motivation and shares personal tactics for accountability.