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Leslie John

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

A Harvard-based psychologist and behavioral scientist who studies decision-making, negotiation, and the strategic use of self-disclosure. John is the author of "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing" and has become a go-to expert on how transparency and selective disclosure function in leadership and interpersonal dynamics. Podcasts feature him to explore the counterintuitive benefits of vulnerability and openness in professional and personal contexts.

Episode Appearances

Good Life Project

Good Life Project · Apr 2, 2026

The Upside of Oversharing, and the Surprising Downside of Restraint | Leslie John

Author of 'Revealing' and researcher on self-disclosure; argues undersharing causes more relationship harm than oversharing

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsTrust-building through selective sharingUndersharing vs. oversharing balance
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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 6, 2026

Is Your Success Hollow? When the Script Stops Making Sense | John R. Miles EP 738

Harvard behavior scientist whose research on undersharing and vulnerability informed discussion of relationship misalignment costs.

Authentic Leadership and Professional IdentityHollow Success and Achievement Without AlignmentSelf-Editing and Undersharing in Relationships
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10% Happier with Dan Harris

10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 2, 2026

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

Author of 'Revealing'; researcher on self-disclosure, trust-building, and behavioral economics of communication

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in professional relationshipsTrust-building through strategic revelationRumination, anxiety reduction, and physiological benefits of emotional expression
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Habits and Hustle

Habits and Hustle · Feb 24, 2026

Episode 531: Leslie John: Oversharing as a Competitive Advantage in Leadership and Negotiation

Harvard behavioral scientist, author of 'Revealing,' expert in decision-making, negotiation, and strategic disclosure

Strategic vulnerability in leadershipDisclosure reciprocity and sequencing in relationshipsMind-reading bias in long-term partnerships
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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026

Coming Clean

Harvard psychologist studying secret-keeping and self-disclosure; author of 'Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing'

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsTrust-building through authentic communicationPsychological benefits of sharing secrets and embarrassing stories
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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain · Feb 2, 2026

Keeping Secrets

Psychologist at Harvard Business School; primary expert discussing research on self-disclosure, secrecy, and their psychological impacts

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsPsychological costs of secrecy and concealmentTrust and character judgment in hiring and dating
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