Bobby Parmar

In this engaging discussion, Bobby Parmar, a professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and author of Radical Doubt, illuminates how doubt can fuel creativity and innovation. He shares a real-world success story where doubt transformed a project. Bobby emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty as a pathway to better decision-making. Listeners will discover practical tools to reframe doubt, inviting a culture of inquiry and collaboration, and exploring why taking time to reflect can lead to more resilient outcomes.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bobby Parmar, a social psychologist and author of Radical Doubt, dives into the transformative power of uncertainty. He discusses how embracing doubt can enhance decision-making and encourage personal growth. Listeners learn about the psychological dynamics of overthinking versus productive doubt. Parmar also explores the impact of technology and social media on our perceptions, emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptability in navigating challenges. He shares practical strategies for harnessing curiosity and creativity in leadership.

We conclude our month-long You 2.0 series with a look at the hidden power of doubt — not as weakness or indecision, but as a tool that helps us make better choices and navigate an uncertain world. Researcher Bobby Parmar explores how doubt can sharpen judgment, and makes a case for why the ability to sit with uncertainty may be one of the most important skills of all. Then, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered," Emily Falk answers listeners' questions about defensiveness, and offers insights into how we can strengthen our ability to give and receive feedback. In this episode, you'll learn:*Why uncertainty and doubt feel so uncomfortable to our brains. *Why intuition can lead us astray, and how to know when doubt can help you make better decisions. *How the "pursue," "protect," and "pause and piece together" systems in our brains shape our decision making.*How stress can affect these brain systems and alter how we make decisions. *How our desire to avoid blame makes it more difficult to listen to our doubt. *Why we tend to prefer decisive leaders — and why this tendency doesn't always serve us well. *What researchers have learned about how experts and novices use doubt differently to navigate complex situations. Hidden Brain is coming to Philadelphia and New York City! Join us in March at the latest stops on our live tour. More info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tourEpisode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.