Work Trauma: How Corporations Really Work!
The Work Trauma Podcast provides an accurate and unfiltered view into how corporations truly work. We think we know how corporations work but do we really know? We are told how they work through carefully crafted narratives, corporate videos and promotional campaigns. However, the truth how companies work is a very different story. (Please note these observations mainly apply to large corporations.)
Episodes
Are corporate culture programs truly about improving the workplace, or are they a strategic MANIPULATION to make employees work harder for the benefit of executives? In this episode of the Work Trauma Podcast, we expose the hidden truths behind leadership gurus, engagement programs, and corporate culture initiatives that claim to "empower" employees—but often serve as a smoke screen for executive self-preservation. Host Michael Den...
Are "Best Places to Work" rankings legit, or is it all just corporate propaganda? In this episode of the Work Trauma Podcast, Michael Denisoff uncovers the truth behind workplace rankings, how business media manipulates narratives, and why corporate awards are often pay-to-play scams. We break down:
- How companies rig their rankings
- The role of business media in pushing false narratives
- Why corporate culture isn’t what it seems ...
Is HR really as bad as we think? In this episode of Work Trauma: How Corporations Really Work, host Michael Denisoff dives into the deep-rooted issues with Human Resources in corporate America. From outdated paradigms to ineffective leadership, we explore why HR still struggles nearly 20 years after Fast Company’s infamous “Why We Hate HR” article. Key Topics Covered:
- Why HR often fails employees and executives alike
- The most ...
In this episode of Work Trauma: How Corporations Really Work, host Michael Dennison dives into the messy truth of decision-making in organizations. We explore:
- The illusion of leadership confidence
- Why executives prioritize self-preservation over company success
- The 12 ways managers dodge decisions
- The myth of "consensus" and how it stalls progress
- How to build a workplace culture that fosters real, strategic decision-making.
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After all these years of training programs why is there still a dearth of good managers and leaders in corporations?
Power moves, positioning and playing “the game”---I’m exhausted and may have threw up in my mount a little bit.
Everyone hates nepotism and cronyism until it benefits them. Learn how people really get promoted at work.
Corporate Executives Part 1: Why So Many Bad Ones – Is it me or are there a sizable number of bad executives in these large corporations? No, its not you, it’s them.
Brand Integrity, Bug police and the role of mediocrity on the Marketing Function. Do we really need marketing?
The Fallacy of Corporate Mission Statements, Vision Statements and Values. What started off as a great idea turned into something meaningless.
We All Suffer from Some Kind of Work Trauma
Most corporations (not all or to varying degrees) are run so poorly that it is painful to their employees and ultimately to financial success. As I consulted to hundreds of businesses I have observed and heard things to make me conclude that most companies: run on 2-3 cylinders when they have eight, have been described too many times as being like high-school and are degrading to employe...
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