Ep 204 - Why your brain fixates on the negative (and how to use this in work and life)

About this episode

This episode explores negative bias and its impact on work and life.

Your brain is doing exactly what it’s designed to do, even when it sometimes feels a little broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking something that affects all of us: negative bias - why one awkward moment, one piece of feedback, or one “off” interaction can feel louder than everything that went right. We’ll talk about: Why your brain naturally focuses on the negativeHow this shows up at work, in leadership, and in everyday lifeThe hidden impact on confidence, decision-making, and team cultureS...

People in this episode

Host: Jess Jasch

Topics covered

• negative bias
• decision-making
• team culture
• confidence
• leadership

Keywords

• negative bias
• brain
• feedback
• confidence
• decision-making
• team culture

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