Podcasts Technology It's a Monkey Episode 83 - Professor Andy Molinsky - Professor at Brandeis University. Author of "REACH: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence"

Episode 83 - Professor Andy Molinsky - Professor at Brandeis University. Author of "REACH: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence"

Published: March 5, 2017, noon

In this week's Podcast co-host Kevin Garber talks with Professor Andy Molinsky. Andy Molinsky is a Professor at Brandeis University\u2019s International Business School. Professor Molinsky joins us on the Podcast to talk about his new book "REACH: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence".

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Professor Molinsky discusses his research that has revealed that the reason people find it difficult to step outside their comfort zone usually comes down to one or more of the following 5 elements:

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  • Authenticity
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  • Likability
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  • Competence
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  • Resentment
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  • Morality
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Professor Molinsky shares how people wanting to bridge the gap and get beyond their comfort zone can do so by using the three C\u2019s: Clarity, Conviction, and Customization.

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Professor Molinsky also expands on his belief that "... you are more powerful than you think ...".

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Co-hosts Kevin Garber and Kate Frappell also discuss this week's tech news including Facebook now allowing businesses to post job openings on their pages and new cutting edge technology that allows disabled people to type with their thoughts.