This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative.  Dr. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He’s the author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured Wo

How does cynicism harm our workplaces and our communities? Tune in for this insightful conversation with Dr. Jamil Zaki, professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, and author of the new book Hope for Cynics.  Jamil joins Jessi to delve into the dangers of cynicism 

It’s hard to stay hopeful these days. Stanford professor Jamil Zaki has been studying the incredible depth of human kindness for decades, but even he gives in to cynicism when he doubts our ability to be civil and cooperative.  That’s a shame - because shedding cynicism and grasping hope will make you happier and healt

After the death of a beloved colleague known for his optimism, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki began reflecting on his own cynicism. He discovered that cultural stereotypes casting cynics as smarter and more worldly are wrong. Instead, cynicism undermines relationships and confines our vision of the future. We

In this episode, Jamil Zaki discusses his new book on how to overcome cynicism and embrace hope. With a focus on trust, cynicism, and the dynamics of influence, Jamil’s research provides profound insights into fostering positive connections and combating societal divisions. With his expertise and dedication to understa

Some level of skepticism is healthy, but unchecked cynicism can be detrimental to our health and relationships. Dr. Jamil Zaki joins On Leadership to dive deeper into how leaders can keep a natural amount of cynicism in check, suggesting that if we could see each other more clearly, we would realize we have more common