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  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 311: The Corporate Hamster Wheel - Why Organizations Keep Running and Going Nowhere

    Most organizations are extraordinarily good at activity and extraordinarily bad at progress. Meetings that produce more meetings. Initiatives launched before the last ones landed. Leaders who are permanently busy and chronically stuck. This is not a strategy problem. It is a pattern problem, and patterns live in culture, not in org charts. This episode examines the invisible cycles that keep organizations in motion without forward momentum: the norms, assumptions, and unspoken rules that make dysfunction feel like diligence.  In this episode: Meagan Bond, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rogers, Nic Kruegar, Stacy Lee, Rich Cruz I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events References: Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House. Edmondson, A. C. (1999). Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams. Administrative Science Quarterly, 44(2), 350–383. https://doi.org/10.2307/2666999 Edmondson, A. C. (2018). The fearless organization: Creating psychological safety in the workplace for learning, innovation, and growth. Wiley. Gallup. (2025). State of the global workplace: 2025 report. Gallup. Glassdoor. (2025). The hidden costs of layoffs: Workforce trust, engagement, and organizational performance. Glassdoor Economic Research. Keller, S., & Aiken, C. (2009). The irrational side of change management. McKinsey Quarterly. McKinsey & Company. (2021). The state of organizations 2021: Ten shifts transforming organizations. McKinsey & Company. Overmier, J. B., & Seligman, M. E. P. (1967). Effects of inescapable shock upon subsequent escape and avoidance responding. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 63(1), 28–33. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0024166 Peterson, C., Maier, S. F., & Seligman, M. E. P. (1993). Learned helplessness: A theory for the age of personal control. Oxford University Press. Russell Reynolds Associates. (2025). Global CEO turnover index: 2024 year in review. Russell Reynolds Associates. Samuelson, W., & Zeckhauser, R. (1988). Status quo bias in decision making. Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, 1(1), 7–59. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00055564 Society for Human Resource Management. (2019). The high cost of a toxic workplace culture: How culture impacts the workforce—and the bottom line. SHRM. Society for Human Resource Management. (2024). SHRM Q4 2024 civility index: The state of workplace civility in the United States. SHRM.

    57 min

  2. Jun 15

    Ep. 310: Culture Is Not Wallpaper - It Is the Foundation

    Organizations spend billions on strategy, technology, and process redesign, and then wonder why results do not follow. The answer is almost always the same: culture was treated as an afterthought rather than the operating system beneath everything else. When culture is decorative, change is cosmetic.  I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events References: Gallup (2025). State of the Global Workplace. CultureCon & Fauna (2025). WorkPossible: Humanity at Work. McKinsey & Company (2020). The Science Behind Successful Organizational Transformations. Edmondson (1999). Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams. Kotter & Heskett (1992). Corporate Culture and Performance. Work Institute (2024). Retention Report. SHRM (2022). Human Capital Benchmarking Report.

    53 min

  3. Jun 8

    Ep. 309: Human as Your Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI

    Why organizations investing in artificial intelligence without investing in human readiness are setting themselves up for failed adoption and wasted capital In this episode: Dr. Heather Morton, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rodgers,  Nic Kruegar, Dr. Jagadesh Chander, Cynthia Cole     I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References: 2026 Global Human Capital Trends. (2026). Retrieved from https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/talent/human-capital-trends.html?id=us%3A2ps%3A3gl%3Achc26%3Aawa%3Agreendot%3Anonem%3AK0219492%3A041326%3Akwd-461493411780%3A196756941353%3A804670332474%3A%3A&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23331251908&gbraid=0AAAAADenGPBvHbAOgkq78Jysdo7i1C0lG   Crumley, B. (2026, February, 25). Businesses bet big on AI while cutting workers—economists say that’s produced ‘zero growth’. Inc.  https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumley/businesses-bet-big-on-ai-while-cutting-workers-economists-say-thats-produced-zero-growth/91307695   Daly, S. J., Wiewiora, A., & Hearn, G. (2025). Shifting attitudes and trust in AI: Influences on organizational AI adoption. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 215, 124108. Lee, C. P., Lee, M. K., & Mutlu, B. (2026). Making the Invisible Visible: Understanding the Mismatch Between Organizational Goals and Worker Experiences in AI Adoption. arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.03078.   McKinsey & Company. (2025, January 2025). AI in the workplace. A report for 2025.  https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/tech-and-ai/our-insights/superagency-in-the-workplace-empowering-people-to-unlock-ais-full-potential-at-work   Ratanjee, V. (2026, February 14). The deficit reflex: Why change management keeps solving the wrong problem. Forbes.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2026/02/12/the-deficit-reflex-why-change-management-keeps-solving-the-wrong-problem/

    55 min

  4. Jun 1

    Ep. 308: When Personalities Collide - Turning Workplace Friction into Productivity

    We discussed what happens when different personalities collide at work, and how those moments of tension can either derail teams or drive growth. We also explored the psychology behind conflict, communication breakdowns, and practical strategies for turning personality differences into stronger collaboration and better results. In this episode: Nic Krueger, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rodgers, CT Sanders,  Lee Crowson   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   Reference Vîrgă, D., Curşeu, P. L., Maricuţoiu, L., Sava, F. A., Macsinga, I., & Măgurean, S. (2014). Personality, relationship conflict, and teamwork-related mental models. PloS one, 9(11), e110223. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0110223

    49 min

  5. May 26

    Ep. 307: Personality Assessment and Testing: Insightful Tool or Misused Shortcut?

    We discussed the role of personality assessments in the workplace, what they do well, where they fall short, and how they should be used responsibly. We also broke down the science behind testing, the risks of misuse, and how organizations can apply these tools in a way that adds real value. In this episode: Nic Krueger, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rodgers, CT Sanders, Josh Strauss, Natasha Desjardins, Brendan Grech, Lee Crowson, Dr. Jagadesh Chander   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References   Krishnamurthy, R., Hass, G. A., Natoli, A. P., Smith, B. L., Arbisi, P. A., & Gottfried, E. D. (2022). Professional Practice Guidelines for Personality Assessment. Journal of Personality Assessment, 104(1), 1–16.  https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2021.1942020   Paradigm Personality Labs. (2024, October 22). When and how to use Big Five and MBTI personality assessment tools. https://paradigmpersonality.com/resources/big-five-and-mbti-personality-assessment-tools/   Serapio-García, G., Safdari, M., Crepy, C., Sun, L., Fitz, S., Romero, P., Abdulhai, M., Faust, A., & Matarić, M. (2025). A psychometric framework for evaluating and shaping personality traits in large language models. Nature machine intelligence, 7(12), 1954–1968.  https://doi.org/10.1038/s42256-025-01115-6   U.S. Office of Personnel Management. (n.d.). Personality tests. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/assessment-and-selection/other-assessment-methods/personality-tests/

    50 min

  6. May 18

    Ep. 306: Hiring Beyond the Resume - Using Personality to Select the Right Fit

    We discussed how personality insights can strengthen the selection process and lead to better hiring decisions. Beyond skills and experience, we explored how personality influences job fit, team dynamics, and long-term success. We also addressed common mistakes organizations make when trying to incorporate personality into hiring. In this episode: Nic Krueger, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rodgers, Natasha Desjardins, Lee Crawson, Ian Sideritis,Dr. Jagadesh Chander   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Canadian Psychological Association. (2025). PSYCHOLOGY WORKS fact sheet: Pre-employment personality assessment in personnel selection. Canadian Psychological Association. https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Publications/FactSheets/FS_PersonalityAssesment_EN_2025.pdf   Harel, A. (2024). Behavioural Assessment Test: The Problems Using Personality Tests For Hiring. Retrieved from https://vervoe.com/personality-tests-hiring/   Matsuura, A. (2024). Personality assessments in the workplace: harmful or helpful? Retrieved from https://universe.byu.edu/2019/12/11/personality-assessments-in-the-workplace-harmful-or-helpful/   Youngman, J. F. (2017). The use and abuse of pre-employment personality tests. Business horizons, 60(3), 261-269.

    58 min

  7. May 11

    Ep. 305: Personality at Work - The Hidden Driver of Behavior and Performance

    We discussed what personality really means in a workplace context, and why it matters more than most organizations realize. From daily interactions to long-term performance, personality shapes how people think, behave, and respond to challenges. We also explored how understanding personality can improve teamwork, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational outcomes. In this episode: Nic Krueger, Tom Bradshaw, Natasha Desjardins, Christine Mikhail, Paulette Elliott, Dr. Jagadesh Chander, Peter Demusi, Mayme Doubmia, Lee Crowson   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Personality. In APA dictionary of psychology. Retrieved May 7, 2026, from American Psychological Association. (2018, February 13). Personality: Where does it come from and how does it work? Anaya, B., & Pérez-Edgar, K. (2019). Personality development in the context of individual traits and parenting dynamics. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Le, K., Donnellan, M. B., & Conger, R. (2014). Personality development at work: Workplace conditions, personality changes, and the corresponsive principle. Journal of Personality, 82(1), 44–56. McCornack, S. (n.d.). A catalog of 550 words used to describe individual traits of character. Ideonomy.

    56 min

  8. May 4

    Ep. 304: Navigating Resistance and Driving Change with Expert Support

    We explored the critical role I/O psychologists play in guiding organizations through culture change, particularly when facing resistance from employees or leadership. We also examined common barriers to change, including skepticism, change fatigue, and misalignment of values, and how these challenges can surface during transformation efforts. In this Episode: LindaAnn Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, Lee Crowson, Nic Kruger, Bijou Attey, Natasha Desjardin  I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events

    58 min
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