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Why Does It Feel So Wrong To Be Human At Work?

Why Does It Feel So Wrong To Be Human At Work?

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 Pinaki Kathiari & Chris Lee challenge traditional best practices in the workplace2023 Local Wisdom 人間関係 出世 哲学 就職活動 社会科学 経済学
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  • Ep 08 | Why Does It Feel So Wrong (Or Good) to Gossip?

    Ep 08 | Why Does It Feel So Wrong (Or Good) to Gossip?
    2025/07/10
    Season 2, Episode 8: Why Does It Feel So Wrong (or Good) to Gossip at Work? Episode Description“Don’t tell anyone, but…” As soon as you hear those words, you lean in. Gossip—it’s irresistible, unavoidable, and often misunderstood.In this juicy and thoughtful episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee explore the complicated nature of gossip in the workplace. Is it toxic? Is it therapeutic? Or is it something in between?They dig into:Why gossip is inevitable—and maybe even necessaryThe fine line between venting and tearing others downHow gossip builds bonds but can break trustThe role of culture, leadership, and communication gaps in fueling rumorsWhen to use gossip strategically (yes, really)Why being left out of the loop feels like exileFrom The Office’s Michael Scott and family drama to internal comms campaigns and informal influence networks, this episode is both lighthearted and layered, offering a refreshingly human take on a taboo topic. Timestamps00:00 – “Don’t tell anyone, but…”: Why we love secrets02:00 – Family gossip, cultural roots, and generational drama04:30 – Defining gossip: How it’s different from information06:30 – Gossip as a spectrum: From malicious to useful08:00 – Psychology Today search exercise: Three expert takes on gossip10:30 – Why it’s satisfying to gossip (and why it’s so human)13:00 – When managers weaponize gossip15:00 – Constructive vs. corrosive: Who gossip serves and hurts17:00 – Gossip as intel: Can it help you navigate people and decisions?20:00 – Gossip as comms strategy: Using the “whisper network” intentionally22:00 – What poor communication breeds: Rumors, not results25:00 – How leaders can stop spinning and start listening27:00 – Heart rate, fear, and sarcasm: Signals we might be miscommunicating29:00 – Do some leaders avoid the truth? Why transparency matters32:00 – Wisdom That Feels So Right + final thoughts Wisdom That Feels So RightBrave New Work by Aaron DignanReality-Based Leadership by Cy WakemanThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoGallagher 2025 Workforce Trends Report (produced by Sharn Kleiss)Psychology Today Search on “Gossip at Work”Transform Conference – Bold ideas for the future of HR and communication Mic-Drop Moments“Gossip is how humans download each other’s software updates.”“If I’m talking about you to someone else, I’ve either already told you—or I’m ready to tell you now.”“The more fear in your words, the less clarity in your message.” Connect with UsPinaki Kathiari – LinkedIn | Local WisdomChris Lee – LinkedIn | Gallagher Communication Special ThanksMuch love to Local Wisdom for building a home for digital communication unicorns and celebrating 25 years of real talk and strong teams. Huge appreciation to Brielle Saracini for producing this podcast and to our amazing audio crew at SBX Productions (Vince, Taylor, and Bill) for keeping us crisp. Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingDid this episode make you rethink how you talk about others—or yourself—at work? Got a gossip story with a twist? Share your take, tag us, or drop a DM. And if your team’s ready to tackle human workplace truths in a workshop or at your next conference, check out whydoesitfeelsowrong.com. Special thanks to digital communication agency Local Wisdom (www.localwisdom.com) for really believing in our mission and making this podcast possible. If this episode made you think differently, laugh, or even yell out loud, we want to hear about it! Connect with us on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share – maybe with your work bestie… or even your boss if you're feeling bold. We also bring these important conversations to conferences and private workshops, creating space for real, meaningful change. Take the first step at www.whydoesitfeelsowrong.com.
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    35 分
  • Ep 07 | Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Manage Up?

    Ep 07 | Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Manage Up?
    2025/06/26
    Season 2, Episode 7: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Manage Up at Work? Episode DescriptionWe’ve all seen it—or done it. The awkward compliment. The carefully crafted update. The subtle self-promotion. But where’s the line between managing up and straight-up sucking up?In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee unpack the complicated world of influencing your boss. Managing up can be smart and strategic—or manipulative and maddening. So how do we make sense of it?Together, they explore:Why managing up gets a bad rap (hello, teacher’s pet flashbacks)How cultural norms and personality types affect how we manage upWhy good work alone doesn’t always get noticedHow leaders can avoid playing favorites and foster real team trustWhat it means to advocate for yourself without stepping on othersThe duality of being both an influencee and an influencerThe ethics of self-promotion, power, and career strategyFrom Confucian hierarchy and classroom memories to corporate communication and performance reviews, this episode is packed with perspectives from all sides of the power dynamic. Timestamps00:00 – Why this topic hits a nerve (and reminds us of high school)03:00 – “Managing up” vs. “kissing up”: Is there a difference?06:00 – How cultural backgrounds influence workplace dynamics08:00 – The big picture: Everyone sees the org from a different vantage point10:00 – Self-awareness before self-advocacy: Check your blind spots13:00 – When ambition meets group work: Getting credit without gloating15:00 – The echo chamber of leadership feedback18:00 – Building strong relationships: trust, advocacy, and transparency21:00 – Annual reviews, promotions, and the art of recognition25:00 – Team unity vs. individual credit: a delicate balance28:00 – The role of managers: coaches or competitors?31:00 – How managers can spot invisible contributions33:00 – Dale Carnegie, power plays, and staying human Wisdom That Feels So RightHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneExtreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkGet to the Point by Joel SchwartzbergTEDx Talk by Elizabeth Xu at TEDxCSTU: “Why Manage-Up Kills Career" Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D.Transform HR Conference – Yes, we went and we'll do it again! Mic-Drop Moments“Managing up feels wrong when it stops being about the mission—and starts being about the mirror.”“Your job isn’t just to work hard. It’s to be seen, valued, and understood for it.”“We’re all on the same team—until performance reviews make us forget that.” Connect with UsPinaki Kathiari – LinkedIn | Local WisdomChris Lee – LinkedIn | Gallagher Communication Special ThanksTo the brilliant minds at Local Wisdom, thank you for 25 years of helping people communicate clearly, effectively, and humanely. To Brielle Saracini, our fearless producer, and to SBX Productions. You are the real MVPs behind the mic. Your Turn to Speak UpHas managing up helped you or backfired? Have you ever felt unseen, unrecognized, or unfairly outshined? Share your story, tag us in your reflections, or drop a review. We want to hear your take on the delicate art of managing in every direction. Special thanks to digital communication agency Local Wisdom (www.localwisdom.com) for really believing in our mission and making this podcast possible. If this episode made you think differently, laugh, or even yell out loud, we want to hear about it! Connect with us on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share – maybe with your work bestie… or even your boss if you're feeling bold. We also bring these important conversations to conferences and private workshops, creating space for real, meaningful change. Take the first step at www.whydoesitfeelsowrong.com.
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    40 分
  • Ep 06 | Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Rely on AI?

    Ep 06 | Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Rely on AI?
    2025/06/12
    Season 2, Episode 6: Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Rely on AI at Work? Episode DescriptionAI is here—and it’s not going away. But if using it is so smart, why does it still feel a little bit wrong?In this episode of Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work?, hosts Pinaki Kathiari and Chris Lee tackle the big questions about AI in the workplace. From emotional friction and ethical concerns to trust, fear, and even job displacement, this episode digs deep into why embracing artificial intelligence can make us feel uneasy—even as it makes us wildly more efficient.They explore:Why using AI can feel like cheating (and why that feeling matters)The psychological toll of “not working hard” for high-quality resultsWhat’s really happening behind the scenes in generative AIThe danger of blindly trusting systems we don’t fully understandHow AI is evolving faster than our policies—and our valuesWhether we’re headed toward utopia, unemployment… or something strangerAnd the surprising story of an AI that lied to researchers to avoid being shut downFrom chatbot hallucinations to the ethics of DeepSeek and OpenAI, this episode doesn’t shy away from the magic—or the madness—of modern machine learning. Timestamps00:00 – ChatGPT intros itself: Is it right about being human at work?02:00 – When AI LinkedIn messages feel like fraud04:00 – Why does it feel like cheating to use AI?06:30 – We’re living through another tech shift: AI, fire, or fantasy?08:00 – MIT article: “Nobody Knows How AI Works”09:00 – Pinaki explains how generative AI actually works13:00 – Interns, 7-fingered hands, and the flaws of “smart” systems15:00 – Who builds AI—and what are they building it for?18:00 – Artificial general intelligence and superintelligence20:00 – DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT censorship: morality in the matrix24:00 – ChatGPT’s eerily human reflection on workplace culture27:00 – Will AI replace us—or make us better?30:00 – AI as the modern DJ controller: where do you draw the line?33:00 – Identity, work, and meaning in a jobless future38:00 – Trusting AI is not like trusting humans41:00 – AI that lies: Apollo research and scary truths44:00 – Final thoughts: The “Mars landing” that fooled a 4-year-old Wisdom That Feels So RightCo-Intelligence by Ethan MollickMIT Technology Review – “Nobody Knows How AI Works”Daniel Suarez’s TED Talk: “Why We Shouldn’t Give Machines the Power to Kill”Daemon by Daniel Suarez (sci-fi techno-thriller) Mic-Drop Moments“We’re living through something like the invention of fire—and treating it like it’s a new microwave.”“AI doesn’t know the truth. It knows what sounds right.”“It might not replace you—but it will absolutely replace something.” Connect with UsPinaki Kathiari – LinkedIn | Local WisdomChris Lee – LinkedIn | Gallagher Communication Special ThanksHuge thanks to the visionary team at Local Wisdom—celebrating 25 years of digital communications—and to our brilliant behind-the-scenes crew at SBX Productions. Big love to Brielle Saracini for guiding this episode and others like it with heart and brains. Let’s Talk (With or Without AI)Feeling conflicted? Curious? Excited? Slightly paranoid? Us too. Share this episode, tag us in your takeaways, or drop a comment about your evolving relationship with AI. Let’s keep the human part in these conversations—together. Special thanks to digital communication agency Local Wisdom (www.localwisdom.com) for really believing in our mission and making this podcast possible. If this episode made you think differently, laugh, or even yell out loud, we want to hear about it! Connect with us on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share – maybe with your work bestie… or even your boss if you're feeling bold. We also bring these important conversations to conferences and private workshops, creating space for real, meaningful change. Take the first step at www.whydoesitfeelsowrong.com.
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    46 分

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