• Turn a Negative Trait into Your Greatest Strength | Jenny Wood

  • Jan 27 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Turn a Negative Trait into Your Greatest Strength | Jenny Wood

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  • What if personality traits deemed “negative” were actually the key to success? In this captivating conversation, former Google exec and author of Wild Courage, Jenny Wood, challenges us to redefine traits like “weird,” “selfish,” and even “manipulative” into powerful strengths. Discover how “nosiness” can spark meaningful connections, “brutal honesty” can establish essential boundaries, and strategic “window-gazing” can unlock breakthroughs in work and life. With humor, actionable tips, and even a surprising oatmeal cookie recipe, this episode will help you embrace your unique path to success.

    ©2025 Behavioral Grooves

    Topics

    [0:00] Introduction

    [2:07] Speed Round with Jenny Wood

    [4:34] Jenny’s experience with Wild Courage

    [16:52] Challenging Traditional Definitions of Traits

    [23:03] Practical Applications of Traits in the Workplace

    [39:38] The Importance of Being Brutal

    [43:23] Playing to Win

    [50:34] Grooving Session: The Role of Language and Cultural Shifts

    ©2025 Behavioral Grooves

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    Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It by Jenny Wood

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