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What is groupthink psychology? How does it affect decision-making within a group of people? Why is groupthink dangerous? In psychology, groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when the desire for group harmony overrides people’s critical thinking and autonomy. When groupthink takes hold, group members no longer challenge each other’s assumptions. Keep reading to learn about groupthink psychology.
What is future pacing? What does it mean to “find your anchor”? And how can mastering these techniques help you manifest success? The concept of future pacing is imagining yourself having achieved an outcome you want. Setting an anchor is when you take a mental state and link it to a word, mantra, sound, or feeling that lets you get back there. Read on to learn how you can manifest success by using future pacing and setting an anchor.
What is a confirmation bias in psychology? What role does it play in human behavior and decision-making? In cognitive psychology, confirmation bias refers to the tendency to seek and interpret information based on our prior beliefs about it. Confirmation bias saves cognitive resources involved in decision-making, but it can lead to faulty conclusions which can have drastic effects in critical situations. Read about confirmation bias psychology and some examples of how it manifests in decision-making and behavior.
What is the importance of organizational focus? How can you help keep your team and company on track for its goals? Organizational focus is the level of concentrated effort towards meeting the wildly important goals (WIGs) set for the group. In 4DX, the first discipline is focus, and it is critical for executing your vision. Keep reading to learn the four rules for organizational focus and applying 4DX in a group setting.
What’s the importance of building strong teams at work? How can you do it? Building strong teams at work is a critical part of Bill Campbell’s management philosophy. If you’re building strong teams at work, you need people that are committed to the team’s success. Read on for more about building strong teams at work.
What does it mean to “focus on the wildly important” in 4DX? How does this focus set you up for successfully executing on your goals? “Focus on the wildly important” is the core of the first discipline in The 4 Disciplines of Execution. You set wildly important goals, and you have to remain focused on them. Keep reading to learn how to focus on the wildly important goals.
What is economic anxiety? How does it relate to the beliefs of white conservatives? Economic anxiety is one factor in why white conservatives continue to vote Republican. While the blame for the loss of wealth might be mislaid, the undeniable fact is that many white working-class people have seen their wealth decline over the years. Read more about economic anxiety and what it means.
Why do people watch Fox News? How does Fox News promote the idea of a deep story and hold up conservative beliefs and emotional truths? Many liberals ask, “why do people watch Fox News?” Fox News is an important platform for conservatives because it validates their worldviews, and provides them with a master narrative that builds common ground amongst conservatives. So, why do people watch Fox News? Read more to find out.
What is the Alfred Adler inferiority complex theory? How did the theory reinforce the societal preferences for extroverts? The Alfred Adler inferiority complex theory introduced a new term for those who felt insecure and inadequate in comparison to the extrovert ideal. This theory advanced the idea that being an introvert was problematic. Keep reading for more about the Alfred Adler inferiority complex and how it was received.
What are the strengths of introverts? How do these qualities help in ways that might not be seen or appreciated? The strengths of introverts include creativity, problem-solving, empathy, and more. However, society has a bias towards extroverts and the importance of these strengths can often be overlooked. Keep reading to better understand the strengths of introverts and why a balance of personality types is ideal.