Compensation is where human psychology and organizational systems collide—and in Part 1, Rodney and Sam named why it so often turns into a hedonic treadmill: every lever you pull to reduce dissatisfaction tends to raise expectations and create new dissatisfaction. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there for the “why this is so messy” foundation.
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Mar 16
AUA: Why Is My Small Org So Hard To Run?
Small doesn't mean simple. In fact, smaller organizations are often more complex in the ways that are hardest to manage — personalities loom larger, every conversation carries more weight, and the line between "business problem" and interpersonal drama gets uncomfortably thin. In ... Show More
5m 41s
Mar 9
45, Part 1. Why Pay Will Never Feel Fair At Work (And It's Not The Money)
Compensation is one of the messiest parts of any organization. Pay becomes a proxy for belonging, validation, performance, identity, and status… which means it’s almost guaranteed to feel unfair, confusing, and emotionally loaded. Layer on a capitalist “more is always better” min ... Show More
47m 49s
Mar 2020
Brave New Work 17. What We Can Learn About Org Design from the Coronavirus
Facing a pandemic, many of the world's institutions are finally giving remote work, agility, responsiveness, and basic human decency some deep consideration. Meanwhile, it's becoming clear that organizations who have already been prioritizing adaptivity and humanity at work are s ... Show More
36m 16s
Feb 2025
5 Simple Rules for Meetings That Don’t Suck (and Actually Get Sh*t Done)
<p>Are your meetings a productivity black hole? You're not alone. In the world of product management, meetings can make or break your team's success. But what if you could transform these time-sinks into powerful tools for alignment, decision-making, and innovation?</p><p><br />< ... Show More
47m 12s
Apr 2018
Finding the Motivation to Learn - & Stay Agile
In this week's podcast we move on to the final Agile Principle, number 12: "At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behaviour accordingly."
The hard truth is that learning is horrible. It means coming face to face with y ... Show More
18m 12s
Feb 2025
Founder Mistakes – Why Most Founders Fail (and How Coaching Helps You Succeed) w/ Alexis d'Amecourt
<p>As a startup founder, are you constantly putting out fires and feeling overwhelmed? You may be falling into some common pitfalls without even realizing it.</p>
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<p>In this episode, Yaniv and Chris are joined by Alexis D’Amecour, Head of Coaching at Mochary Method, ... Show More
58m 50s