Winning in Life by Thinking Big with Dr. Grace Lordan

💥 Think big and act small 💥

Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and associate professor in Behavioral Science at LSE, Dr. Grace Lordan, shares her views on diversity, cultivating a growth mindset, the principles of time auditing and why people succeed. She is the author of “Think Big”, a book about giving tips to people who want to achieve their goals in life.

02:29 🌐 The Inclusion Initiative aims for inclusive work cultures using behavioural science.
04:22 📊 It intervenes at micro and macro levels, measuring inclusion with external data.
06:58 🌐 Dr. Lordan stresses understanding obstacles faced by individuals with different traits.
13:49 🤔 Risk-loving finance industry practices contribute to gender gaps.
16:26 🔄 Diversity of thinking is crucial for balanced and innovative teams.
18:33 🚀 Gender diversity enhances diverse thinking for business success.
20:13 📘 "Think Big, Act Small" advocates ambitious goals with small, consistent steps.
22:20 🎯 Success based on skills and talent faces narrative biases.
26:06 🧠 A growth mindset is vital for overcoming failures in pursuit of goals.
27:45 🚦 Seeking multiple perspectives helps discern personal limitations.
34:02 🕰️ Conducting a time audit reveals unproductive activities.
38:16 ⚖️ Balancing productivity and enjoyment is crucial.
39:53 📧 Combatting email overload with strategies for increased productivity.
42:39 🔄 Behavioral change leverages Daniel Kahneman's thinking styles.
45:02 🤝 The Ben Franklin Effect explores counterintuitive favour dynamics.
47:08 🔍 The Spotlight Effect reveals biases in overestimating others' judgments.
49:14 ⏳ Tactics for overcoming procrastination include dedicated task times.
54:56 📚 Addressing UK productivity challenges by breaking down information barriers.
59:07 🚀 Improve career guidance for kids to make informed choices.
01:00:18 🌐 Early exposure to diverse careers prevents limiting choices.
01:01:30 🖥️ Future skills include digital skills and overlooked soft skills.
01:02:55 🔄 Shift towards collaborative and humble leadership is essential.
01:03:51 🤝 Soft skills like kindness, time management, and adaptability are crucial.
01:04:21 🌐 Democratizing access to soft skills education is a goal.
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✔ Links:
Get the book "Think Big"
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/315/315350/think-big/9780241420164.html

The Inclusion Initiative
https://www.lse.ac.uk/pbs/research/tii

Dr. Grace Lordan's Website
www.gracelordan.com

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