E9 | Sometimes it's better to be ignorant | Alan Gregerman on HR.Salon Podcast

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E9 | Sometimes it's better to be ignorant | Alan Gregerman on HR.Salon Podcast
Jun 08, 2026

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Today's guest Alan Gregerman wrote the book The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World. Often we seek to be the smartest or most knowledgeable person in the room. In this episode, Alan challenges that pursuit and shows us the high value that not being in the know can have on a company and on a team. 

This discussion changed the way I see new hires and opened my mind to the possibilities and potential that most organizations overlook. 

Check out Alan's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJJSXVGV

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