Canaries In The Boardroom

Rob and Mike Greca

We have not yet learned how to work in a 21st century knowledge economy. Through conversations between a strategy consultant and his philosophical brother, you'll be able to take away some ideas on how to be more productive and effective at work and in life.

  1. 12/03/2023

    #29 The Spirit of Play vs. Responsibility

    The Canaries invite Mike's friend Marcus to grapple with one of their ongoing debates on Mike's favorite concept, "the spirit of play." While Mike sees playfulness as a curative for many of societies ills, Marcus argues the dangers of promoting it in a culture that is increasingly narcissistic and clearly declining into mindless hedonism. In true form, Rob comes to the rescue with a viable heuristic that reconciles play with responsibility. But, Marcus holds the line, and thus prolongs this debate into the most playful episode ever.

  2. 02/16/2023

    #28 - The Slight Edge of Insanity

    The Canaries discuss the book 'The Slight Edge' by Jeff Olson.  Rob emphasizes the book's call to create positive slight edge habits while Mike drags the conversation toward the edge of his depression.

  3. 02/03/2023

    #27 - Can't Stand Up

    The Canaries explore their shared itch to take a stab at Stand Up Comedy.  As lifelong fans of this art form, they discuss what benefits would be gained by stepping on stage and publicly humiliating themselves with a microphone.

  4. 11/21/2022

    #26 - What's In This Drink?

    In this episode the Canaries discuss the role alcohol plays in our culture. Rob is on day 23 of his experiment with being alcohol free. They discuss powerful insights around that journey as Mike sips the two Moscow Mules Rob made for him. Toward the end of their conversation they discover that the drink had an interesting twist.

  5. 10/29/2022

    #25 - The Dangers of Pointing at a Problem

    Here the Canaries stare alienation in its face as they reflect upon their interview with a homeless man.  Rob reveals his shift in perspective toward homeless people. They explore the growing issue of people slipping through the cracks of our modern economy. They also respond to some mixed reactions to the episode ranging from appreciation to hate.

  6. 08/18/2022

    #24 - Homeless man, Pete, shares his story

    In this candid conversation with Pete, a homeless man that Mike has befriended over the past several years, the Canaries get a sobering look at the precarious nature of fate. Rob meets Pete after hearing about him in previous Canaries episodes. Pete opens up about his past, and the events that led to homelessness. Through Pete’s generosity, we are reminded that those fellow citizens who we can easily stereotype as “bums”, have rich stories to tell, and in those stories lie the keys to gratitude, compassion, and wisdom.

  7. 07/19/2022

    #23 - The Canaries' Niece Stepping Up

    In this, the Canaries first interview, Rob and Mike chat with their niece Taylor about the anticipation of her leap into the new world of college.  They share regrets from their experiences at college and explore ways to help her optimize her experience. Ultimately, Taylor leaves the Canaries bewildered with her wisdom and charisma, which is way ahead of where they were at that age.

  8. 06/15/2022

    #22 - How Scientific Management Changed The World

    The abundance enjoyed by many of us in our modern world is easily taken for granted. But the mechanisms that generated this abundance have their root in hard won paradigm shifts in management practices. One of these paradigm shifters is Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915), who brought the scientific method to the factory. Considered one of the first management consultants, he sought “the one best way” to work, from shovel size to time clocks to wages. But despite his best efforts, he was not as well appreciated as he hoped, especially by workers unions. In our knowledge economy, what about “Taylorism” has timeless value, and what needs to be shoveled into the trash.

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We have not yet learned how to work in a 21st century knowledge economy. Through conversations between a strategy consultant and his philosophical brother, you'll be able to take away some ideas on how to be more productive and effective at work and in life.

Information

  • Creator
    Rob and Mike Greca
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rob and Mike Greca
  • Show Website
    Canaries In The Boardroom