The Mammoth in the Room
Can leaders learn how to harness the evolutionary foundations of human behavior to create better business outcomes? How much do evolutionary forces shape our own individual behaviors, decisions, and group dynamics? In each episode, multinational executive leader and author Nicolas Pokorny shares practical, research-based strategies, and stories about how to align humans around common goals and lead them effectively through ever-changing markets and times.
The Mammoth in the Room is an engaging listen of interest to leaders who wish to better lead their people by understanding the evolutionary foundations of human behavior and how to harness them.
25: Challenge and Be Challenged: Lessons from Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Netflix, & WeWork
Are you brave enough to let your team challenge you? What if the greatest threat to your team’s success isn’t the market, competition, or economy—but you? Today, we’ll uncover why the most transformative leaders don’t just embrace challenges—they actively invite them, even when it means questioning their own ideas.
24: How to Foster Growth and Create High-Performing Teams
What if the key to unlocking your team’s full potential isn’t driving results but investing in their growth? Today, I dive deep into what it truly means to be a leader who inspires individual and team growth from day one.
23: Know Your People: The Secret to Leadership Success
Do you really “know” your team? Effective leadership isn’t about issuing directives or setting goals—it’s about understanding the unique individuals who make up your team. In this episode, I reveal why knowing your people on a deeper level is the key to unlocking loyalty, creativity, and high performance.
22: Walking Your Talk: How Authentic Leadership Builds Trust and Respect
What does it truly mean to “walk your talk” as a leader? Today, I’m exploring one of the most foundational principles of authentic leadership: aligning your actions with the values you preach. You’ll understand why consistency and authenticity are non-negotiable when building high-performing teams.
21: 6 Practical Steps to Manage Fear, Stress, and Anxiety at Work
Did you know that nearly 31% of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime? That’s a significant portion of any workforce. Hence, as leaders, we must understand how fear and anxiety shape our teams and directly impact innovation, productivity, and trust.
20: How To Manage Fear And Anxiety In The Corporate Context
Fear is a powerful force that drives both individual and social behavior. Good leaders understand and manage fear effectively to foster optimal team performance. Today, we explore the science of fear and anxiety, exploring their evolutionary roots and the role they play in modern organizations.
