Worklife with Adam Grant The secret to success isn't power — it's status
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Sep 24, 2024 
Diego Rodriguez, the Global Managing Director at IDEO, joins the discussion on the power of status over traditional notions of power in achieving success. They explore how embracing authenticity can enhance workplace relationships and promote individual expression. The conversation dives into the importance of diversity in fostering creativity and innovation, illustrated by stories like the design of Apple's first mouse. Listeners gain insights into building inclusive teams that value unique perspectives, ultimately leading to more impactful organizational success.
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Patricia Hewlin's Conformity
- Patricia Hewlin felt like a misfit in her corporate job, where she was one of the few Black women.
- To conform, she talked about sports and straightened her hair, even though it felt inauthentic, and ultimately left.
The Downside of Uniformity
- While aligning with workplace norms increases satisfaction, excessive uniformity can be harmful.
- Cursing frequency predicted cultural adaptation and firing in a tech company study, highlighting the risk of not fitting in.
Facades of Conformity
- Facades of conformity, or fronts we put up to fit in, can lead to emotional exhaustion and disengagement.
- Ironically, trying too hard to fit in can increase the desire to leave a job.