Shattering the illusion of uniqueness bias. Three ways to better understand your emotions. Leading change: why transformation efforts fail.
Journal of discoveries #84 - 18th of November, 2023
Welcome to the 84th issue of the newsletter, “Journal of discoveries.” Each week, I check a list of hundreds of sources of inspiration to spot exciting articles, videos, podcasts, and books on personal development, leadership, management, technology, and innovation.
Let’s dive in!
One “must” for this week
“Shattering the illusion of uniqueness bias” by Joost Minnaar.
People who believe their organization is unique and are biased towards this belief often resist change and fail to learn. The "uniqueness bias" leads to an exaggerated sense of specialness and hinders growth.
Overcoming this bias is crucial to learn from others and drive organisational change.
And this bias also applies to us as individuals. “You’re absolutely unique, just like everyone else.” Margaret Mead, Cultural Anthropologist.
Personal development
Three ways to better understand your emotions
Reading rules from Ryan Holiday
Beware of existential asymmetry
How to overcome self-sabotage tendencies
Choosing to free yourself
Thriving after failing: how to turn your setbacks into triumphs
The problem of excess genius
10 learnings from a mastermind
Innovation
Leading change: why transformation efforts fail
Introducing GPTs - openAI DevDay
Almost an agent: what GPTs can do
Generative AI as a form of dangerous media
The generative AI balancing act: navigating data privacy and IP concerns
How are consumers using generative AI?
Life in a kingdom of dangerous magic
In the AI era, why talent will matter even more
Leadership and management
Shattering the illusion of uniqueness bias
Global performance management report 2023
How to promote psychological safety in an AI-driven workplace
Tips & tools for new managers
Leadership doesn’t exist without fellowship
A lie about work: people need feedback
Balancing productivity and well-being: challenges for the new knowledge workforce
One book
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable” by Patrick Lencioni.