61. How to avoid being hijacked by your survival thinking – with Tony Brooks -leadership psychologist

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61. How to avoid being hijacked by your survival thinking - with Tony Brooks -leadership psychologist
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In this eye-opening episode with Tony Brooks, we dive deep into the often overlooked ways our survival thinking can unintentionally hijack our leadership and personal growth.

Tony enlightens us with his “5 ways survival thinking hijacks you,” which are crucial for anyone in a leadership role or on a self-improvement journey. These insights include:

  • The pervasive Imposter Syndrome, where you doubt your abilities and fear being exposed as a fraud.
  • How our Ego can both drive us forward and hold us back, needing careful management.
  • The Defensive Mindset that kicks in with feedback or failure, often blocking our growth.
  • Group Behaviour that influences us to conform, potentially stifling our individuality and innovation.
  • Negative Self Talk, which can be our own worst enemy, limiting our potential through self-doubt and criticism.

Understanding these can be a game-changer in how we lead and live.

If you’re eager to learn more about overcoming these challenges and stepping into your true potential, you won’t want to miss the full conversation.

Tune into the show to transform the way you think about leadership, personal growth, and success.

Find Tony here: https://thetonybrooks.com/

TEDx TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpG41AH8OjA 

Buy his book! https://thetonybrooks.com/author/ 

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