On the Underrated Power of Oversharing | Leslie John

We all know the feeling:

That gut-wrenching post-conversation replay, cringing at how much we just revealed. 

Many of us live in fear of saying too much, so we keep our mouths shut, 

guard our emotions, and lock away our most personal thoughts. 

But what if we’ve been worrying about the wrong thing?

A growing body of research shows we vastly underestimate the value of sharing more than we think we should, with our spouses, friends, colleagues, and even strangers. 

In her new book, Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing,  

Behavioral Scientist and Harvard Business School Professor, Leslie John

Draws on over a decade of research and real-life stories, as she explores: 

• why we hesitate to open up, 
• when sharing really does backfire, 
• and how to strike a balance between too much and too little.

In today’s conversation we’ll dive into this practice of wise disclosure,  

And how when we pair vulnerability and openness 

with the practice of skillful discernment,

We can unlock some of life’s richest rewards. 

For more on Leslie, her book and other offerings please visit proflesliejohn.com

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