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Harvard Business School Professor on Building Trust, Reducing Regret, and the Underrated Power of Oversharing | Leslie John

Harvard Business School Professor on Building Trust, Reducing Regret, and the Underrated Power of Oversharing | Leslie John

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Mar 2, 2026 1h 10m
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<p dir="ltr">The brain benefits of self-disclosure, the costs of staying silent, and how to know what to reveal and when.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.lesliekjohn.com/">Leslie John</a> is the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Her new book is called <a href= "https://www.lesliekjohn.com/book">Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why self-disclosure can feel risky but is often socially rewarding</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The psychological and physiological costs of keeping secrets</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How putting feelings into words can reduce rumination and anxiety</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why validation is often more helpful than advice</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why undersharing leads to missed opportunities in relationships, work, and life<strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>LinkedIn</strong> |  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to <a href= "http://linkedin.com/happier">http://linkedin.com/happier</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Fast Growing Trees</strong> | Get 20% off your first purchase at <a href= "http://fastgrowingtrees.com">http://fastgrowingtrees.com</a>, using the code HAPPIER at checkout.<br /> <br /> <strong>Monarch</strong> | Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using our link: <a href= "http://www.monarch.com/happier">http://www.monarch.com/happier</a> or code HAPPIER.<br /> <br /> <strong>Fabric by Gerber Life</strong> | Apply today in just minutes at <a href= "http://www.meetfabric.com/happier">http://www.meetfabric.com/happier</a><br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>

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