the dark side of your personality
2015-01-05
Personality

Todd Kashdan on Dancing with the Dark Side of Your Personality

Psychologist Dr. Todd Kashdan shares some unconventional research on how we can harness “negative” psychological characteristics to live whole, successful and fulfilling lives. Topics include the dark triad, emotional experimentation, mindfulness, education, evolution and what it means to live well.

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“A recognized authority on well-being and social relationships, Dr. Todd Kashdan has published more than 150 scholarly articles and is the author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life and his latest book, The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why being your whole self – not just your “good” self – drives success and fulfillment . His research has been featured in several media outlets, including the New York Times and The Washington Post.” –Blurb taken from Todd’s Huffington post page

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the dark side of your personality

Podcast Guest

Todd B. Kashdan is an American psychologist and Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, where he leads the Well-Being Laboratory. He is the author of books including Curious?, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and The Art of Insubordination.

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