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  • The Power of Agency: Own Your Life

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    In this episode, we explore the concept of agency and how it can be used to reclaim control over our lives, choices, and results, particularly at work.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Agency is not about control, but rather the ability to make conscious choices and have influence over our own lives.
    • Our unconscious brain plays a significant role in shaping our actions and decisions, and we can choose to be aware of this and take action towards creating positive change.
    • At work, feeling powerless or without influence can lead to feelings of being stuck. However, by choosing to believe we can make a difference and taking action towards that goal, we can create agency and empower ourselves.

      • Practical Tips for Creating Agency at Work:

      1. Share your perspective: Listen actively and identify areas that require attention, then share your insights with others who can benefit from them.
      2. Focus on the work: Take initiative to highlight the impact of your work and advocate for yourself with an effort to make positive change.
      3. Be solution-oriented: Break down complex issues into their root causes and create viable solutions.
      4. Manage your emotions and risk/ratio: Be okay with taking calculated risks and be open to learning from failure.
      5. Think & Research Before Acting: Take time to pause, reflect on the issue at hand, and use critical thinking to generate options for addressing it.
      6. Be Aware of the Algorithms that lead you: Recognize the potential pitfalls of technology-driven solutions and take steps to stay mindful of your own agency.
      7. The Importance of Humility in Agency: Humility is essential when exercising agency at work, as it allows us to approach challenges realistically and acknowledge our limitations. Practicing agency requires being willing to let go of assumptions and stay curious about the world around us. By cultivating humility through agency, we can create growth and innovation that benefits everyone.

        8. Visit https://www.humilityresources.com to revisit practical steps towards reclaiming agency at work.

        11 min
      8. The Biased Mind: Common Self-Biases That Hold Us Back

        In this self-reflective episode, we dive into the world of self-biases and how they shape our thoughts, reactions, and behaviors.

        We explore five common self-biases that can hold us back from seeing ourselves objectively, including:

        • The Self-Serving Bias: taking credit when things go right and blaming others when they don't.
        • The Better Than Average Effect: perceiving oneself as more capable than average peers.
        • Overconfidence: overestimating one's abilities and underestimating the difficulty of tasks.
        • Unrealistic Optimism: believing that bad things will never happen to us or that we're always right.
        • The Bias Blind Spot: thinking we're less biased than others, when in reality, we may be more so.

          • These self-biases can lead to barriers to empathy, positive action, and authentic leadership. So how can we overcome them?

          Key Takeaways:

          • Recognize that you have biases about yourself and others.
          • Practice self-awareness and introspection to identify areas for growth.
          • Focus on progress, not comparison to others.
          • Cultivate humility and compassion towards yourself.

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            Research Resources/Cites:

            Handbook of Humility Theory, Research, and Applications – 1st Edition; Edited By Everett L. Worthington Jr., Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook Copyright 2017

            Journal article: An Assessment of Faculty Performance: Some Correlates Between Administrator, Colleague, Student and Self-Ratings by Robert T. Blackburn and Mary Jo Clark: Sociology of Education - Vol. 48, No. 2 (Spring, 1975), pp. 242-256 (15 pages) - Published By: American Sociological Association - https://www.jstor.org/stable/2112478?origin=crossref

            Cognitive Biases in Health and Psychiatric Disorders: Neurophysiological Foundations 2020, Pages 41-70: Chapter 3 - The neurophysiological basis of optimism bias Mihai Dricu a, Laura Kress a b, Tatjana Aue a - Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerlandb - Department of Psychology, University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden - Available online 28 February 2020, Version of Record 28 February 2020.

            A Primer on Unrealistic Optimism: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4467896/#R9; James A Shepperd 1,1, Erika Waters 2, Neil D Weinstein 3, William M P Klein

            4 Bias Blind Spot: Structure, Measurement, and Consequences: Irene Scopelliti, Carey K. Morewedge, Erin McCormick, H. Lauren Min, Sophie Lebrecht, Karim S. Kassam Published Online:24 Apr 2015

            12 min
          • Values at Work: Find Peace through Intention

            In today's world filled with constant noise and uncertainty, it can be hard to find peace. This episode explores how setting personal values can act as a guiding light, helping us navigate the storms of life and create a more intentional and fulfilling existence, especially at work.

            Key Takeaways:

            • Values as a Compass: Values provide clarity and direction, acting as a compass in a world filled with distractions. They help us prioritize what truly matters and make decisions aligned with our deepest aspirations.
            • The Power of Writing Down Your Values: Taking the time to identify and write down your values can have a profound impact on your life. It helps solidify these principles and makes them more actionable.
            • Values in Action: Real-Life Examples: The episode dives into three specific values - optimism, forgiveness, and innovation - providing real-life examples of how they can be applied to workplace situations.
              • Optimism: Staying positive and solution-oriented even when faced with setbacks.
              • Forgiveness: Letting go of resentment to create a space for growth and positive relationships.
              • Innovation: Embracing creativity and seeking new solutions to challenges.

                • Cultivating Humility in Your Values: The episode emphasizes the importance of aligning your values with genuine purpose rather than external validation. True humility comes from recognizing potential ego-driven motivations and striving for a greater good.

                Visit the Humility Resources website (www.humilityresources.com) to access the blog post accompanying this episode, which provides further details and examples of how to cultivate your values with humility.

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                Citations / Research:

                • Handbook of Humility Theory, Research, and Applications – 1st Edition; Edited By Everett L. Worthington Jr., Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook Copyright 2017
                • Journal article: An Assessment of Faculty Performance: Some Correlates Between Administrator, Colleague, Student and Self-Ratings by Robert T. Blackburn and Mary Jo Clark: Sociology of Education - Vol. 48, No. 2 (Spring, 1975), pp. 242-256 (15 pages) - Published By: American Sociological Association - https://www.jstor.org/stable/2112478?origin=crossref
                • Cognitive Biases in Health and Psychiatric Disorders: Neurophysiological Foundations 2020, Pages 41-70: Chapter 3 - The neurophysiological basis of optimism bias Mihai Dricu a, Laura Kress a b, Tatjana Aue a - Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerlandb - Department of Psychology, University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden -  Available online 28 February 2020, Version of Record 28 February 2020.
                • A Primer on Unrealistic Optimism: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4467896/#R9; James A Shepperd 1,1, Erika Waters 2, Neil D Weinstein 3, William M P Klein 4
                • Bias Blind Spot: Structure, Measurement, and Consequences: Irene Scopelliti, Carey K. Morewedge, Erin McCormick, H. Lauren Min, Sophie Lebrecht, Karim S. Kassam Published Online:24 Apr 2015
                  • 12 min
                • The Spark: A Short History of Why Humility Resources

                  Welcome to the Why behind this podcast.  I've come to believe that conflict, rather than being something to be feared or avoided, can be a catalyst for discovery. It's in the midst of disagreement and challenge that we're forced to confront our own biases and assumptions.  In this space of humility, we can all find common ground and connection.

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