Power In Excellence

Is it wrong to be right?

Dr John Season 1 Episode 3

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Being right feels good.
Really good.

In fact, your brain rewards it. Your ego defends it. Your tribe reinforces it. And your identity may depend on it.

In this episode, Dr John dissects our addiction to being right — the evolutionary wiring, social reinforcement, and psychological ego-protection that make certainty intoxicating. He explores why debates escalate, why leaders double down, and why admitting error can feel like a personal attack.

But here’s the twist: being wrong is one of the fastest routes to growth.

You’ll learn how to detach from ego-driven certainty, cultivate intellectual flexibility, and adopt a simple guide to turn disagreement into development.

Because the real power isn’t in winning arguments.
It’s in expanding your mind.

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Dr John McMahon is a Leadership Psychologist and Executive Coach. He holds a PhD in Management Psychology, and MBA. He has worked with senior leaders, boards, founders, and executive teams across industries and continents.

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