Episode 224: Cognitive Dissonance: The World's Most Annoying Companion
About this episode
This episode explores cognitive dissonance and its impact on beliefs, actions, and decision-making.
Remember when Windex was suggested as the solution to cleaning a clapboard? Neither do we. Well, actually, Jeffrey does. Repeatedly. This week's episode of Biz-Souls begins with household confusion, questionable cleaning advice, and a closet door that apparently became an escape room challenge. Naturally, this leads directly into one of psychology's most fascinating concepts: cognitive dissonance. Because that's how Biz-Souls works. Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive into the mental tug-of-war that happens when our beliefs, actions, and reality refuse to cooperate with one another. Why do smart people reject good ideas? Why do sales professionals cling to "maybe" prospects like they're winning lottery tickets? Why do political arguments often leave both sides even more convinced they're right? Blame the gatekeeper. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of psychologist Leon Festinger, Rona and Jeffrey explore how our brains are wired to seek consistency—even when consistency isn't helping us. From leadership and sales training to social media debates and organizational change, they unpack why new information often feels threatening and what it takes to move past that…
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