Not Playing Along
Not Playing Along is a podcast about reversing absurd corporate (and cultural) dynamics. <<Explore more on www.notplayingalong.com>> Why do we normalize irrational behavior? Make up rules that don't make sense? Hurt each other (sometimes intentionally)? Most of us assume this is just how professional environments operate. But what if the problem isn’t the people at all? Not Playing Along explores the hidden incentives shaping behavior inside professional environments — why they push people toward the very dynamics everyone hates, cost companies enormous results, and how changing them could unlock not just happier people, but far better business outcomes. Submit your story, ask for help, or learn more at: https://www.notplayingalong.com
Episodes
Most of us spend a quarter of our lives at work. And for many people, work is something they SURVIVE — NOT something they look forward to. But what if that isn't inevitable? What if workplaces feel draining, political, and anxiety-inducing because they were designed for a world that no longer exists?
In this episode, Adri traces modern workplace design back to the Industrial Revolution and explores why systems built for labor often...
If you’ve ever worked in a place where leaders seemed to be stuck in "ancient" times, rules didn't make sense, and the environment felt unnecessarily controlling — this episode will feel relatable. Most people think “toxic culture” comes from difficult personalities. But it’s actually driven by a system where people are rewarded for the wrong behaviors. The result? Micromanagement, arbitrary rules… colleagues "quietly quitting" and...
If you’ve ever been told — directly or indirectly — to dream smaller, this episode will close that gap.
Most people think ambition gets shut down because of ego or bad leadership. It’s not.
It’s driven by a system where leaders are rewarded for protecting their own status — not multiplying yours.
The result? Slower growth, stalled careers… and an invisible cap on company revenue.
In this episode, we break down why leaders quietly c...
If you’ve ever worked with someone who used intimidation to get their way — this episode will close that gap.
Most people think workplace bullying is about personality. It’s not.
It’s driven by a system where confidence is mistaken for capability - and to some it feels safe to have those people run the show.
The result? Fear, silence… and decisions made by the least qualified person in the room.
In this episode, we break down why b...
If you’ve ever felt like someone was “nice”… but NOTHING EVER GOT DONE — this episode will close that gap.
Most people think missed deadlines and confusion at work are accidental.
They’re not.
They’re driven by a system where likeability protects people more than contribution does...
The result? Fog, repeated work… and millions in lost revenue.
In this episode, we break down why “nice” people get away with not delivering, what it’s...
Everyone plays along. This is what it costs.
In the first episode, Adri Delor introduces herself and the idea behind Not Playing Along. She shares how her experience inside corporate environments led her to question the behaviors we normalize at work - and why understanding the invisible incentives behind them matters more than we think.
Learn more, submit your story, or ask for help on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.notplayingalong.com
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