Todd Rose

CM 213: Todd Rose On The Hidden Costs of Fitting In

Research shows our desire to fit in is incredibly strong. If you’ve ever disagreed with a group, but were afraid to speak up, you know the feeling. It means we go along to get along. Unfortunately, these feelings are the rule, not the exception. Millions of people experience them on a regular basis. It’s a…

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CM 047: Todd Rose on the Myth of Average

Average is a myth, so why should it control our lives? We measure ourselves — and others — against averages all the time. Think GPAs, personality tests, standardized test results, performance review ratings. These are average measures that tell us little about what makes us unique. And this is not just a feel-good argument. It is…

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