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Bob Sutton

Stanford professor emeritus and bestselling author of books such as "The No Asshole Rule" and "The Friction Project," focusing on leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics.

Top 3 podcasts with Bob Sutton

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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 28min

The playbook for fixing toxic culture, pointless friction, and broken systems | Bob Sutton (Stanford, NYT bestselling author)

Bob Sutton, an organizational psychologist at Stanford and a New York Times bestselling author, dives into workplace culture and leadership challenges. He reveals insights from his latest work, discussing the high cost of toxic leadership and the 'No Asshole Rule.' Sutton highlights the 'smart talk trap' that can stifle action and the need for psychological safety. He also examines real-life examples of companies navigating ethical dilemmas and resisting management fads while promoting innovation, emphasizing the delicate balance between confidence and humility in effective leadership.
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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 1min

Surviving Assholes and Building Better Organizations with Bob Sutton 7 | 14

Bob Sutton, Stanford professor emeritus and author of bestselling books like The No Asshole Rule, dives into the essential principles of humane leadership. He discusses the detrimental impact of toxic behavior on productivity and how compassionate leadership can drastically improve workplace culture. Sutton highlights the complex role of friction within organizations, the necessity of healthy conflict for innovation, and why effective bosses balance candor with care. His insights remind us that prioritizing respect and decency is crucial for thriving teams.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 54min

How Bureaucracy is Killing Innovation, and How to Fix it! - Michele Zanini

In this engaging discussion, Michele Zanini, an expert in organizational design and co-author of 'Humanocracy,' dives into how traditional bureaucracy stifles innovation. She shares insights on transforming companies into dynamic, employee-centric cultures, drawing on examples like Netflix and the U.S. Army. Along with Bob Sutton, they challenge conventional performance reviews and advocate for collaborative evaluations. The conversation is packed with actionable steps to embrace change and unleash human potential by fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.

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