Recommended listening this week.
Midpoint: Body image.
Psychological insight: Really interesting discussion with psychologist Linda Papadopoulos about body image and self perception. Seemed to relate in particular to the spotlight effect.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mid-point-with-gabby-logan/id1527545442?i=1000684920490
High Performance podcast: Jonathan Haidt.
Psychological insight: Some really interesting points about the potential detrimental effect of smart phones on younger people. Particularly interesting point about the importance of community and how younger people now seek that community in an online environment.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-high-performance-podcast/id1500444735?i=1000685566854
Behavioural science for brands: Pret A Manger.
Psychological insight: A nice discussion of uncertain rewards employed by Pret A Manger. Rather than a loyalty card with expected benefits once completed, customers are chosen by staff. Unexpected rewards are more pleasurable.
Brainy Business: Leadership amplification effect.
Psychological insight: Adam Galinsky discusses his latest book. In particular he describes how feedback, good and bad, is amplified when it is received from a leader.
