Behavior Expert Debunks Common Career and Life Advice as Not the Ultimate Solution

Behavior expert Herminia Ibarra challenges the common advice of introspection and self-awareness as the solution to everything, emphasizing that new behavior is learned through action. She introduces the concept of "outsight," which involves studying the bigger picture of one's company, industry, or community and experimenting to fill in any gaps. Ibarra outlines a 3-step process for career success: redefining your job, reshaping your network, and changing how you present yourself. She emphasizes the importance of trying out new behaviors and letting personal experience guide behavior change, rather than relying solely on introspection.