They discuss the impact of mascots on business, introduce the concept of Otroverts - the new personality type according to psychiatrists - and analyze the implications of return-to-office policies.
The conversation also delves into Gallup's five key levers of employee engagement, the effects of personality shifts in the workforce since the pandemic, and the growing trend of the four-day work week. Additionally, they address the phenomenon of fawning behavior in the workplace and its consequences on employee well-being.
Links to articles mentioned in this episode:
Adam Grant Tweet on RTO
https://x.com/adammgrant/status/1964699746888733077?s=48&t=VEE-LIIAe_yvKRSZ_1NaRA
Gallup’s 5 key drivers of employee engagement
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gallup_five-key-drivers-of-employee-engagement-activity-7370818239347609600-STRt/
Will changes to our personality ruin workplace culture?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/changes-our-personality-ruin-workplace-culture-bruce-daisley-ozlkf/
The Dutch four-day work week
https://www.thetimes.com/article/847c9070-ff5d-4547-9dcb-0d8626b97438
What is fawning and how can it hurt your career?
https://www.fastcompany.com/91382933/this-overlooked-trauma-response-could-be-controlling-your-career