Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)
John Grubbs
180 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text Most leaders say they want top talent. So why do so few actually hire it? In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable psychology behind why many B and C level leaders struggle to bring A-players onto their teams. Not because of budget. Not because of timing. But because hiring exceptional people quietly threatens identity, status, and control. We break down the hidden mental blind spots that shape hiring decisions, drawing from validated psychological research on ego th...
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Send us a text Most leaders say they want top talent. So why do so few actually hire it? In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable psychology behind why many B and C level leaders struggle to bring A-players onto their teams. Not because of budget. Not because of timing. But because hiring exceptional people quietly threatens identity, status, and control. We break down the hidden mental blind spots that shape hiring decisions, drawing from validated psychological research on ego th...
This One Thing Can Ruin Your Reputation in Business: Lessons from the Karen Templar Story
Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)
20 minutes
1 year ago
This One Thing Can Ruin Your Reputation in Business: Lessons from the Karen Templar Story
Send us a text Discover a cognitive bias where people adopt behaviors or beliefs simply because others do, can significantly influence workplace dynamics. Leaders often struggle to manage team morale, perceptions, and reactions in environments where opinions can shift rapidly. A cautionary tale of this effect was the viral response to Karen Templar's blog post about India. This case illustrates how initial praise can transform into a powerful negative backlash with a single trigger.
Crazy Enough to Win (For Those Who Love the Game of Business)
Send us a text Most leaders say they want top talent. So why do so few actually hire it? In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable psychology behind why many B and C level leaders struggle to bring A-players onto their teams. Not because of budget. Not because of timing. But because hiring exceptional people quietly threatens identity, status, and control. We break down the hidden mental blind spots that shape hiring decisions, drawing from validated psychological research on ego th...
