330. Jay Van Bavel — Bias, Belonging, and the Battle for Truth [Encore Edition]

How do you navigate the complexities of identity and group dynamics to lead your law firm to greater success? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill engages with Jay Van Bavel, a distinguished social psychologist and professor at New York University, known for his extensive research on identity, group dynamics, and collective behavior. Together, they explore how understanding the fluid nature of identities and group behaviors can transform your leadership approach. Here’s what you’ll take away: The dynamic nature of personal and professional identities, and how leveraging this adaptability can enhance team cohesion The critical role of group dynamics in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, leading to more objective decision-making and improved business outcomes The importance of intellectual humility and encouraging productive dissent within your team, helping your firm navigate complex challenges with informed perspectives By mastering these concepts, law firm owners can build more cohesive teams, foster inclusivity, and make better, unbiased decisions that drive their firms forward. Leaders who embrace these insights learn to adapt their identities to different contexts, harness the power of shared purpose, and cultivate an environment where intellectual humility and dissent fuel innovation. ---- Show Notes:  00:00 – Introduction 02:16 – How Identity Shapes Group Behavior 05:07 – The Power of Shared Experiences in Teams 08:36 – Adapting and Shifting Identities as a Leader 12:09 – Overcoming Bias and the “Blind Spot” Effect 18:44 – Belonging, Conspiracy Theories, and Cult Psychology 27:13 – Practicing Intellectual Humility to Improve Decisions 39:53 – Lessons from Moral Rebels and Leadership 44:07 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways ---- Links & Resources: Aristotle Walt Whitman Princeton Dartmouth Ohio State University Enron Bethlehem Steel NASA New York University Leon Festinger The Vow Nexium Martin Luther King Jr. Red Cross Doctors Without Borders ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: Episode 245 — Sheila Heen — How to Master Difficult Conversations | Crisp Episode 315 — Robert Greene — The Truth About Influence Episode 304 — AMMA—Creating a Culture of Success