174: Jessica Tracy - Pride: The Secret To Human Success

Episode 174: Jessica Tracy - Pride: The Secret To Human Success Jessica Tracy is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, where she also directs the Emotion and Self Lab. Her research focuses on emotions and emotion expression, and especially on the self-conscious emotions of pride and shame. She has published over 80 journal articles, book chapters, edited volumes, and reviews, and her groundbreaking work on pride has been covered by hundreds of media outlets, including ABC's Good Morning America, NPR's All Things Considered, the New York Times, the Economist, and Scientific American. Tracy was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her daughter and her partner. Her book is: Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. It has received rave reviews by some of the brightest minds in the world Episode 174: Jessica Tracy - Pride: The Secret To Human Success Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "Good pride = Authentic.  Bad pride = Hubristic." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Jessica's initial interest in Pride - Started studying in grad school in 1999. Managing the challenge of others caring about us -- At an evolutionary level. We need authentic pride Sharing on social media - Pride in "likes" -- only posting the 5% best aspect of our lives It's a slippery slope caring too much what others think The "over sharers" on social media -- what it really means Lance Armstrong initially had authentic pride -- an incredible work ethic... Then is grew to hubristic pride and he doped/cheated JJ Watt -- Hubristic pride? The "log cabin" story Pride in the workplace - Power and Leadership Authentic Pride -- Leads to prestige Bosses: The "do what I tell you or you'll be fired" are bosses who have hubristic pride. Insecure, people dislike them and typically will quit. Prestigious leaders are well-liked and respected bosses. Secure in themselves Donald Trump = Hubristic pride The story of Dean Karnazes - successful businessman -- At 30 realized something was missing. Became a runner Good pride = Authentic.  Bad pride = Hubristic. Execution Common themes of excellence = Growth mindset -- Intrinsic goals vs money/fame Continue Learning: Read Jessica's book: Take Pride: Why The Deadliest Sin Holds The Secret To Human Success  Follow Jessica on Twitter: @ProfJessTracy To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 073: Jay Bilas - World Class ESPN Basketball Broadcaster, Toughness, Fixing The NCAA Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Jessica Tracy on the show, please don't hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by  Mizzen and Main: Performance fabric menswear. The most comfortable/durable dress shirts you will find on the market. I personally own 22 of them. To get free shipping, use the code "ryanhawk" -- To get $50 off when you purchase three shirts, use the code "ryanhawk3" -- Thank you for your support!

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