Listen "185 — The Science of Being Inspirational (and Why It Matters) with Dr. Adam Galinsky"
Episode Synopsis
People are not born inspirational. Everyone has the ability to cultivate the skills necessary to inspire others. So whether you want to inspire your kids to change their behavior, inspire your friends to live out their dreams, or inspire your colleagues to take a risk, you have the power to do that once you know how.
Adam Galinksy is a psychologist, professor at Columbia Business School, and the author of a new book called Inspire. Dr. Galinsky's research on inspiration reveals that there are communication strategies and leadership traits that can be applied to parenting, friendships, and relationships. Some of the things we talk about are:
Why self-reflection is such a powerful tool for inspiration
The one thing you can do to amplify your influence today
How to increase understanding, reduce conflict, and enhance your effectiveness
The communication strategies that will help you inspire
The leader amplification effect and why it's important to understand
Why it's important to inspire others
Links & Resources
Inspire
Adam Galinksy's TED Talk
Connect with the Show
Buy Amy's books on mental strength
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
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Adam Galinksy is a psychologist, professor at Columbia Business School, and the author of a new book called Inspire. Dr. Galinsky's research on inspiration reveals that there are communication strategies and leadership traits that can be applied to parenting, friendships, and relationships. Some of the things we talk about are:
Why self-reflection is such a powerful tool for inspiration
The one thing you can do to amplify your influence today
How to increase understanding, reduce conflict, and enhance your effectiveness
The communication strategies that will help you inspire
The leader amplification effect and why it's important to understand
Why it's important to inspire others
Links & Resources
Inspire
Adam Galinksy's TED Talk
Connect with the Show
Buy Amy's books on mental strength
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Sponsors
OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
Branch Basics — Right now, our listeners get 15% off their entire order by using code STRONGER15 at BranchBasics.com.
Wildgrain — For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/MENTALLYSTRONGER to start your subscription.
Calm — For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER.
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