Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)
Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)
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Why Narcissists Get Promoted: When Confidence Gets Mistaken for Leadership
Why does the person nobody wants to work with keep getting promoted?The boss sees confidence. The team sees an ego. And the person who takes the most credit gets more authority.In this episode of Crazy Enough to Win, John...
Your Mood Is Not a Business Strategy
How many of your business decisions are really attempts to feel better?The defensive reply. The avoided conversation. The idea you rejected because someone else thought of it. Your emotions may be influencing your leadership more than yo...
The Day Miserable Mike Asked the Wrong Question... Why good employees become cynical... and how real leaders break the cycle
Every industrial facility has a few Miserable Mikes.They're the operators, mechanics, technicians, and supervisors who once cared deeply but slowly became frustrated, disappointed, and cynical.The surprising part?Most didn'...
The Politics of Promotion: Navigating Jealousy and Status Loss on Your Team
Bringing in a new executive sounds like a strategic win on paper. But inside the organization, it often creates something far more complicated.Disappointment. Jealousy. Quiet resistance.In this episode, we unpack what really happe...
The Culture Fix No One Talks About: Why Belonging, Significance, and Contribution Drive Real Engagement
In this episode, John challenges common approaches to workplace culture and engagement. Instead of focusing on perks, surveys, and branding efforts, he introduces Adler’s triad: belonging, significance, and contribution.<...