Nadav Klein Ph.D.

About

Nadav Klein, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, where he teaches core management courses to graduate business students and executive participants. He is also an adviser at Athena. His research focuses on the basic cognitive processes that affect how people make everyday decisions, process information, and evaluate others and themselves. Some of the topics include delegation, ghosting, how to introduce ourselves effectively, how to detect lies, and how to get the most out of our social networks.

Recent Posts

Only by Trusting Others Can You Get Their True Measure

Trust is asymmetric in value; trusting reveals if we are right, while distrusting prevents learning. This insight can make us better co-workers, leaders, and delegators.

Were You Ever Set Up to Fail? Here's What to Learn From It.

Being set up to fail is frustrating. Understanding confirmation bias, seeking objective advice, and showcasing success can help counteract unfair perceptions.

Don't Let Being Stuck on Your Goals Go to Waste

When progress is smooth, we neglect the opportunity to improve several abilities and adopt mindsets.

Relying on Your Willpower Is a Losing Proposition

Willpower is a celebrated trait but a finite resource. True success lies in avoiding temptation, not battling it.

Complaints Can Solve Problems

No one likes a complainer. But our natural bias toward negativity can be used to solve problems and uncover innovative solutions. Here's how.

Saying "No" Is the True Measure of Commitment to Your Goals

Success isn't just about action; it's about focus. Saying "no" to distractions and detours is the ultimate test of commitment to achieving your goals.

How to Change: The Hard Way and the Easy Way

To make your desired transformation a reality this year, consider changing your environment rather than yourself.

The Only Goals That End Up Mattering Are Non-urgent

Most accomplishments that truly matter stem from important but non-urgent goals. Discover why this "square that matters" in the Eisenhower Matrix is key to long-term success.

Effort = Reward: The Equation That Must Evolve Over Time

Effort drives success early on, but success leads to greater work responsibilities. Then we must stop using effort as an indicator and pivot to leadership and delegation.

Where We Get Our Self-Image From and How to Change It

Our self-image shapes our potential, but where does it come from? Learn how to change negative self-talk and consider delegation as a powerful tool for self-improvement.