273: Getting to Know Your Inner Cave Dweller
“We like knowing what is going to happen next. And the more we can control things, the better. But when we require that sense of control, we are starting from a place of fear, and then anything unexpected, even creativity itself, is scary.” — Annette Taylor
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Guest
Annette Taylor is a part-time researcher of evolutionary psychology who works to understand how our common biology, which evolved from our days as cave dwellers, may help explain various social and antisocial behaviors today.
Summary
Jeff and Annette discuss the concept of the "cave dweller" inside each person, which refers to our instinctual, psychological, and biological tendencies. Annette shares her personal experience of discovering her own cave dweller, “Claire,” and how it influences her behaviors and interactions with others.
Listen for
• the inner critic's relationship to the cave dweller
• the need for human connection and understanding
• the presence of our inner cave dweller in the workplace, highlighting behaviors such as ranking, fear of change, and resistance to new ideas
• how inner cave dweller concept can clarify in group/out group conflicts
Social Media / Referenced
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2549817165317933/
X (formally known as Twitter;) https://twitter.com/Fakecongirl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-taylor-564aa871/
Medium: https://medium.com/@pennyfie
Website: https://www.cavedwellerclub.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ht3hdlz4w797xoia8t65uhlrq
About Jeff
Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.
Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.
Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.
Show Credits
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