Do you find yourself nodding along just to wrap things up before lunch? Are you willing to speak up when everyone agrees just to keep the peace?

Whether it’s unanimous agreements or majority rules, consensus can be the worst thing for organizations and decision-making.

Did you know that the term "groupthink" was coined by psychologist Irving Janis in 1972? It describes the phenomenon where the desire for harmony leads to irrational decision-making. So, next time you're in a meeting, channel your inner Janis and speak up!

Don't let your business decisions be dictated by the loudest voice in the room. Tune in to Episode 161 of the Biz-Souls Podcast and become the maestro of meaningful consensus.

In the world of business, it's not just about getting everyone to agree—it's about making the right decisions together.

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Who's your daddy? Who's your daddy? Who's your daddy?

In the latest episode of the Biz-Souls podcast, hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive into the provocative question - With dynamic changes in public opinion, who is HR really working for? Is it all about following the money, or is there something more lurking beneath those corporate policies?

Is Human Resources your corporate confidant or the company's secret weapon?

Ever felt like HR's warm smile hides a secret agenda? You're not alone. Employees’ past and present often say, "They are not on your side. They represent the interests of the company."

It's like finding out your office buddy is actually a double agent—awkward!

According to former Netflix HR director Cheick Soumaré, cutting low performers is essential to maintaining high morale among top employees. Netflix's culture emphasizes choosing the best talent for each role, akin to professional sports teams.

Supposedly, Meta keeps a ‘Blacklist’, preventing certain former employees from being rehired. Laszlo Bock, former HR chief at Google, expressed astonishment over this practice, especially when it includes high performers who were laid off.

If you think your HR department is scary, wait until you read BuzzFeed's compilation of workplace horror stories. One tale involves an employee being scolded by the owner for reporting harassment, with the owner saying, "It's bad for business if our customers see us as a place that tolerates harassment."

Talk about a plot twist!

In Episode 160, Rona and Jeffrey dissect these issues with their signature blend of humor and insight. They challenge listeners to question the true role of HR in today's corporate landscape. Is HR the benevolent guardian of employee well-being, or the enforcer of corporate interests? Remember, in the world of business, things aren't always as they seem.

Tune In and Decide for Yourself

Disclaimer: No HR professionals were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Middle management, we have some shocking news—AI is coming for your job faster than a self-checkout machine at your favorite store. In Biz-Souls Podcast Episode 159, "White Collar Jobs on the Chopping Block," we dive into the cold, hard truth: automation, algorithms, and AI-powered decision-making are reshaping the corporate landscape. And the first heads on the chopping block? Middle managers.

But before you start brushing up on your barista skills, there’s hope! As we've discussed in past episodes, adaptability is key to career survival. Remember when we talked about playing games for better business with Alex Suchman? Or how imagination fuels success in the workplace? Well, now it’s time to put that creativity into work!

Your best defense against becoming obsolete? Skill up! Don’t know finance? Learn it. Never dabbled in marketing? Time to study. Project management sounds scary? Get certified.

AI may be fast, but you have something it doesn’t—human ingenuity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to binge-listen to every Biz-Souls episode for insider tips!

Oh, and about the internet? AI might soon own all the major websites—so if you thought job security was bad, wait until you see what’s happening to online content. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Tune in to Episode 159 before AI learns how to listen to podcasts better than you do!