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Chaptered MindsSpeaking Up at Work: Leading Change by Professor Ryan SmerekSpeaking Up at Work: Leading Change as an Independent Thinker by Professor Ryan Smerek is a comprehensive guide for individuals aiming to effectively voice their ideas and drive change within organizations. Drawing from extensive research and real-life examples, Smerek explores the challenges of speaking up, offering actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and influence positive outcomes.
Key Themes:
Independent Thinking: The book emphasizes the importance of cultivating independent thought and the courage to present unconventional ideas, even when they diverge from the status quo.
Persuasion Without Authority: Smerek provides insights into how individuals can...
2024-11-2525 min
The Management Theory ToolboxEpisode 9: Merging Minds—The Dance of Individual and Organizational Learning (Part 1) with Dr. Ryan SmerekUnlock the secrets of a thriving workplace where innovation flourishes and competitive edges are sharpened. Join us as we sit down with cognitive science aficionado Dr. Ryan Smerek to dissect the fascinating parallels between individual development and organizational evolution. We delve into the neural networks that define human learning and mirror the sophisticated adaptive systems within top-tier companies. Drawing from Dr. Smerek's expertise, we decode the cognitive science metaphors shaping our understanding of learning, from the conceptual mind as a computer to the intricate dance of intuitive and reflective thinking. This episode is your ticket to unraveling the complexities...
2024-02-2828 min
Beautiful Questions with Tuli & AlmaEpisode 11: The One with Dr. Ryan SmerekRyan Smerek, PhD., is an author, professor, and researcher in organizational development who recently released his latest book, titled "Speaking Up at Work: Leading Change as an Independent Thinker." In this conversation, we discuss his journey into organizational development, his research and writing process, and then he shares some of his best nuggets from both his first book as well as his newly released book. Join us!
2023-08-241h 13
The Virtual CouchPsychological Reactance...You Don't Need to Listen To This Episode, Actually I Wouldn't If I Were You!Simply put, psychological reactance is the instantaneous response that we have when we're told what to do. In business it is often called "change resistance" and in parenting, it's typically referred to as, well, "kids!" Reactance can also be described as "reverse psychology." But why does it flow from us so instantaneously? Why, in some situations, can someone even be telling us something that would ultimately be for our benefit but we feel a need to lash out with a firm "no, you don't understand, that won't work for me?" And per Tony's early admonition on this episode, you can...
2020-03-0200 min
The Virtual CouchPsychological Reactance...You Don't Need to Listen To This Episode, Actually I Wouldn't If I Were You!Simply put, psychological reactance is the instantaneous response that we have when we're told what to do. In business it is often called "change resistance" and in parenting, it's typically referred to as, well, "kids!" Reactance can also be described as "reverse psychology." But why does it flow from us so instantaneously? Why, in some situations, can someone even be telling us something that would ultimately be for our benefit but we feel a need to lash out with a firm "no, you don't understand, that won't work for me?" And per Tony's early admonition on this episode, you...
2020-03-0240 min
The Virtual CouchPsychological Reactance...You Don't Need to Listen To This Episode, Actually I Wouldn't If I Were You!Simply put, psychological reactance is the instantaneous response that we have when we're told what to do. In business it is often called "change resistance" and in parenting, it's typically referred to as, well, "kids!" Reactance can also be described as "reverse psychology." But why does it flow from us so instantaneously? Why, in some situations, can someone even be telling us something that would ultimately be for our benefit but we feel a need to lash out with a firm "no, you don't understand, that won't work for me?" And per Tony's early admonition on this episode, you...
2020-03-0240 min