The Transformational Power of Affirmation and Altruism with Dr. Harvey Hornstein

04/27/23 • 45 min

What do you think—are humans inherently aggressive or inherently altruistic?
Think about how to facilitate cooperative teams and communities which make all members feel heard and valued.
What can we do to activate a capacity for altruism and course-correct humanity?
Discover one simple question that can instantly build connection and shift power dynamics.
Understand how leaders significantly undermine their goals and their organization's goals by mistreating or neglecting others.

Dr. Harvey Hornstein, now retired, was a practicing psychotherapist, and a professor in the Department of Social and Organizational Psychology at Columbia University for over 30 years, during which time he also served as the Director of the Division of Psychology and Education. He also has consulted with executives at major companies all over the world to create healthier and more effective workplaces in industries such as technology, banking, insurance, entertainment, air travel, and more.
He is the author of 9 books including Cruelty and Kindness, Brutal Bosses and Their Prey, and The Haves and The Have Nots.
He also happens to be my dad!

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What do you think—are humans inherently aggressive or inherently altruistic?
Think about how to facilitate cooperative teams and communities which make all members feel heard and valued.
What can we do to activate a capacity for altruism and course-correct humanity?
Discover one simple question that can instantly build connection and shift power dynamics.
Understand how leaders significantly undermine their goals and their organization's goals by mistreating or neglecting others.

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No, Not Crazy - The Transformational Power of Affirmation and Altruism with Dr. Harvey Hornstein

Transcript

Jessica Hornstein: Hi everyone. I'm Jessica Hornstein. Welcome to the No, Not Crazy Podcast where we explore the invalidating messages we internalize, their effects on our lives, and the ways we can free ourselves from them. We've all had those experiences that make us question ourselves and even sometimes, feel a little crazy.

Let's stop accepting the idea that there is something inherently wrong with us and begin to appreciate that actually, there is something fundamen