Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)

The Day Miserable Mike Asked the Wrong Question... Why good employees become cynical... and how real leaders break the cycle

John Grubbs Season 7 Episode 3

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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't start that way.

In this episode, I unpack Chapter 3 of The Saga of Miserable Mike and explore one of the most important leadership lessons I've learned after years of conducting culture assessments inside petrochemical plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities, and industrial operations.

Mike thinks he's deciding whether to stay or leave.

What he discovers instead is a much deeper question