The results? The more impressed someone is by phrases like "synergistic leadership" or "growth hacking paradigm," the worse they score on analytical thinking, workplace decision-making, and cognitive reflection.
😬 And here's the uncomfortable part: those same people give better reviews to the jargon-heavy leaders above them — creating what researcher Shane Lattrell calls "a clogged toilet of inefficiency."
Chuck and Jenni dig into why this problem is self-reinforcing, what it means for IC pros trying to push for clarity from the top, and whether AI is about to make the whole thing considerably worse.
(Spoiler: yes.)
📰 Full article:
https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/people-who-love-corporate-bs-are-bad-at-their-jobs-new-cornell-research-confirms/91314405