How Parochialism Progresses to Empire Building

Fear at work isn’t obvious, but it is powerful. In this episode, Tom Rieger explains how fear of loss drives silos, misalignment, and inefficiency, and why AI and remote work may be making things worse, instead of better.

[0:00] Introduction and Speed Round with Tom Rieger

[8:43] The Impact of Fear on Organizations

[16:26] Behavioral Economics and Organizational Fear

[23:39] The Role of AI in Organizational Fear

[31:25] The Challenge of Breaking Status Quo

[37:50] Advice to Managers and Leaders

[39:59] Desert Island Music

[43:24] Grooving Session: Breaking Fear Down

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