Workplace Dynamics
From Campfires to Conference Rooms: The Mismatch in Team-Building
2025-07-13
From marshmallow towers to trust falls, many team-building exercises feel awkward rather than authentic. The reason lies in evolutionary mismatch—our brains didn’t evolve for manufactured cooperation.
Read more→The Status Threat That Keeps Teams Quiet
2025-06-21
Why silence in meetings isn’t about courage or engagement, but about ancient instincts hardwired for hierarchy—and how leaders can design for real honesty.
Read more→Why Smart People Still Miss Deadlines
2025-05-25
Why smart, motivated teams still stumble in execution — and how evolutionary wiring, Cognitive Biases, and organizational dynamics conspire to derail even the best-laid plans.
Read more→When Feedback Feels Like Fight-or-Flight
2025-05-18
Performance reviews promise growth but often trigger stress and defensiveness. The reason lies in evolutionary mismatch—our brains treat feedback as threat, not opportunity.
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