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Harvard Business School Professor: This One Research Study Will Change Your Life and Career

May 4, 2026·1h 5m·6-min readsoloself improvement
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Most people fear oversharing, but Harvard behavioral scientist Dr. Leslie K. John reveals that the real danger lies in undersharing—holding back emotions and truths—which erodes trust, connection, and well-being. The key to stronger relationships, career success, and happiness is learning

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Leslie K. John

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Leslie K. JohnMel

Books

Revealing, the underrated power of oversharingby Leslie K. John

Research & Papers

Research by Tom Gilovich on regretby Tom GilovichResearch by Bronnie Ware on deathbed regretsby Bronnie Ware

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Career DevelopmentMental HealthPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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