The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 6

The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 6

Most organizations design for comfort rather then excellence. This is a mistake. In this episode we will explore who to design work where the truth is cheaper than the lie. It is not enough to ask people to be more courageous. You must design work such that courage is required. Get full access to The Courage Economy at thane.substack.com/subscribe [https://thane.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 5 - Curiosity

While important work is the first pillar of the Courage Economy, questions and curiosity are a real threat to the Lie Economy. In fact, questions are poison to a Lie Economy. When we ask questions, we are able to more accurately discern truth from fiction. And that is why questions are often frowned on in a Lie Economy. In this episode we explore this dynamic and why curiosity and questions should be celebrated. Get full access to The Courage Economy at thane.substack.com/subscribe [https://thane.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Courage Economy Podcast - Episode 4

Given that important work is so critical for the creation of a Courage Economy, it is necessary that we honor important work. When we try to get people motivated by telling them that unimportant work is important, the next time you have actual important work to do, they won’t believe you. Treat important work in the way it deserves. Get full access to The Courage Economy at thane.substack.com/subscribe [https://thane.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Why is Important Work so ... Important?

Important work is the foundation of a Courage Economy. Without important work, you will likely have a Lie Economy. But why is this so? Why do lies proliferate in an environment of unimportant work? Get full access to The Courage Economy at thane.substack.com/subscribe [https://thane.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The Lie Economy

Lie Economies come from cultures that optimize for comfort. The critical feedback that you never gave because it was uncomfortable, pushing the hard conversation to ‘the parking lot’, not holding people accountable to standards. These lies exist because they are uncomfortable. Over time, the lies become part of how we do business. And that is not a good thing… Get full access to The Courage Economy at thane.substack.com/subscribe [https://thane.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]