Dolly Chugh
NYU Stern Professor | Decoding Unconscious Bias & Human Behavior
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Dolly Chugh explores the complex psychology of human bias as the Jacob B. Melnick Term Professor at NYU Stern School of Business.
Her groundbreaking research on 'bounded ethicality' reveals how well-intentioned individuals unknowingly perpetuate unconscious race and gender biases. As the author of 'The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias', she offers transformative insights into personal growth and organizational change.
Her influential TED Talk has reached millions, demonstrating her ability to translate sophisticated psychological research into actionable strategies. Chugh's work empowers audiences to understand their hidden biases and develop more inclusive leadership approaches.
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How to let go of being a "good" person -- and become a better person
What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person? In this accessible talk, social psychologist Dolly Chugh explains the puzzling psychology of ethical behavior -- like why it's hard to spot your biases and acknowledge mistakes -- and shows how the path to becoming better starts with owning your mistakes. "In every other part of our lives, we give ourselves room to grow -- except in this one, where it matters most," Chugh says.
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