What can #philosophy teach organizational #leaders? In this wide ranging discussion with philosophy professor Gwendolyn Dolske, Jodah and Dr. Dan explore #happiness and #meaning in relation to #work, what leaders can learn from the #existentialists, how #GenZ is showing up to the workplace, the impacts of #socialmedia on our #attention spans and mental health, what #ChatGPT reveals about being human, and why it’s important to develop our character to be good humans and #leaders. Perfect episode for executives and managers who want to reflect on their role helping employees in multigenerational workplaces self-actualize to find meaning and happiness in their work.
ABOUT GWENDOLYN DOLSKE
Dr. Gwendolyn Dolske is a philosophy professor and podcaster. She teaches Critical Thinking, Moral Theory, Ethics, Existentialism, and Philosophy of Sex and Love, She penned a small book Tips From The Professor, and I co-produce and co-host Good Is In The Details podcast.
LINKS TO GWENDOLYN DOLSKE
Good is in the Details Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/01sSTIkORzkvRLW3DW6lZJ?si=lgROpc0YTBeEQS8tuvu9jg
Tips from the Professor by Gwendolyn Dolske
https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Professor-Guide-College-Success-ebook/dp/B0095K4YV2?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Gwendolyn’s LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolyn-dolske-868a1348/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Which Philosopher Would Make the Best Leadership Coach Game
00:37 – Plato or Machiavelli
02:42 – Aristotle or Thomas Hobbes
04:04 – Rousseau or Derrida
05:07 - Nietzsche or de Beauvoir
06:07 - David Chalmers v. Sam Harris
09:05 – What can leaders learn from philosophy – Aristotle and the object of life
12:18 – Jodah asks about how to apply Aristotle’s philosophy to a practical workplace setting 14:01 – It is in the businesses interest to self-actualize employees
15:24 – What can existentialism teach us about leadership?
19:03 – Bad faith and living authentically
22:41 – Translating existential philosophy to a worker’s real-life situation
28:51 – Potential elitism of Sartre’s position when applied to workplace – Being trapped in a position preventing self-actualization
30:45 – Meaning making and happiness
34:15 – The Myth of Sisyphus and the workplace
36:27 – Failure, life is suffering, learning process
38:45 – Youth, technology, social media – and meaning making with multi-generational workplaces
39:56 – Gen Z politically and socially aware, shorter attention span, and relationship to work
43:28 0 Teaching philosophy on Tik-Tok
44:33 – Gen Z the most diverse generation and Philosophy dominated by white males
46:16 – Social media, boredom, replenishing oneself
47:21 – Sleep deprivation and mental health issues due to being constantly plugged in
48:14 – The Joy of Fart Jokes
51:01 – Dangers of checking social media first thing in the morning
52:53 – We are always on call now – increasing anxiety
54:32 – Character versus image – especially in the workplace.
01:00:00 – Charlie’s Angels, Wonder Woman, and Image
01:02:52 – Fame and likes byproduct of character development
01:04:10 – What can philosophy tell us about Chat GPT – meaning making and happiness
01:07:10 – Dating apps and sex recession
01:11:15 – What does it mean to enjoy your life?
01:16:32 – How to contact Gwendolyn
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