“Stress doesn’t make you stupid. Stress expert Elke Van Hoof on the four cognitive biases that arise under pressure and black-and-white thinking when under stress.”
Stress doesn’t bring out the worst in you. It simply activates a different system. That system reacts faster, but it also thinks more short-sightedly. That’s where things often go wrong.
In this episode of “Stress as a BFF,” stress expert Elke Van Hoof takes you on a journey through the neurobiology of stress. She explains what happens in your mind when the pressure mounts, why your ability to think rationally suddenly becomes more difficult, and why black-and-white thinking, impulsive decisions, and polarization tend to take over at precisely that moment.
The book also addresses leadership under pressure, offering insights that help restore focus, nuance, and clear thinking in a chaotic and fast-paced world.
