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Revealing
  • Published: 26 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781529907261
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320

Revealing

The Surprising Power of Oversharing

  • Leslie John
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Tr. Paperback
23 June 2026
EBook
26 Feb 2026
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26 Feb 2026
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A groundbreaking roadmap to harnessing the surprising power of vulnerability for greater impact in work and life, from a celebrated Harvard Business School professor and leading expert on privacy.

Every day, we make hundreds of decisions about how much to disclose about ourselves: our fears, concerns, irritations and desires. But we very rarely think about how forthcoming we should be, or why it matters.

For over fifteen years, behavioural scientist and Harvard Business School professor Leslie John has been studying the science behind these decisions we make at work and at home, with our spouses, friends, colleagues and even strangers.

Her research shows we vastly underestimate the value of oversharing, and its surprisingly powerful effect on our lives. Sharing more freely impacts our relationships, health and happiness; it can increase our immune functioning, reduce depression and improve our overall sense of wellbeing. Likewise, undersharing can deprive us of opportunities to build friendships, gain the trust and support of colleagues and employees and maybe, even, to find a life partner.

Our goal should not be to eliminate vulnerability, but harness its power. This book is a roadmap for figuring out how.
  • Published: 26 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781529907261
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 320
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Praise for Revealing

A fascinating look into why people reveal what they do about themselves - and how we can all communicate better with others.

Arthur C. Brooks, bestselling author of From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want

Unflinchingly honest, rigorously researched and funny to boot, Leslie John achieves rarefied air with Revealing. This is a book I wish I’d had twenty-five years ago - and one I’ll be recommending to everyone I know.

Ethan Kross, bestselling author of Shift and Chatter

Witty, warm, and grounded in science, Revealing will change how you think about every decision to open up or hold back with friends, family, and colleagues. In this indispensable guide, John marshals fascinating research and unforgettable stories to demonstrate how sharing more can deepen trust and spark connection.

Katy Milkman, bestselling author of How to Change

Brilliantly researched and deeply human, Revealing brings groundbreaking science to life with riveting stories to show that gutsy reveals can pay off - and I loved every minute of it.

Annie Duke, bestselling author of Thinking in Bets

How do you know when sharing yourself is a priceless gift, and when it is an unwelcome burden? Revealing will show you how to answer this question. Essential for work, romance and family.

Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical Candor