How to Spot Incompetent Behaviors at Work, Per a Psychologist Ever worked with someone who confidently oversteps their expertise, yet thrives? Clinical psychologist Claire Petin and researcher Isabelle Barth highlight behaviors like ultracrepidarianism and strategic incompetence, rooted in the Dunning-Kruger effect. These traits, affecting 20% of workplace dynamics per a 2020 Journal of Organizational Behavior … Read more
Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Overconfidence Thrives at Work Ever wonder why less skilled colleagues seem overly confident while experts doubt themselves? The Dunning-Kruger effect, identified by David Dunning and Justin Kruger in their 1999 Journal of Personality and Social Psychology study, explains this paradox. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how this … Read more
Why Some People Always Think They Are Right: The Psychology Behind Unshakable Certainty We all know someone who insists on being right, no matter the topic or evidence presented. Conversations with such individuals can feel like walking through a minefield. They dominate discussions, refuse to acknowledge their mistakes, and often leave others feeling unheard or … Read more