Category: Weird Wisdom
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Different Minds Don’t Slow Work Down; They Stop Teams Repeating the Same Mistakes
Most workplaces run on autopilot more often than anyone admits. Meetings, processes, and decisions repeat patterns that feel familiar but familiarity doesn’t equal effectiveness. Mistakes recycle under new labels, and innovation stalls because no one wants to rock the boat.…
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Algorithms Are Only as Unbiased as the Humans Who Build Them
Social media platforms often claim their algorithms are neutral. That the systems are objective, fair, and free from bias. On the surface, it sounds convincing. Algorithms run on data, logic, and code; they don’t have feelings, opinions, or agendas. But…
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The Strategic Advantage Hidden in Contradiction
Many workplaces treat contradiction like a problem. People avoid it. Teams rush past it. The moment anything feels out of sync, everyone tries to tidy it up and move on. Here is the thing few say out loud. Contradiction is…
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The Real ROI of Diverse Thinkers in the Workplace
Every workplace says they want better performance, fewer people issues, and a team that actually delivers. Yet many of those same places unintentionally build teams that think the same, talk the same, and avoid pushing back. Then they wonder why…
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Emotions Are Data Too: Why We Need to Stop Dismissing Them
Somewhere along the way, workplaces decided emotions were a problem to manage instead of information to understand. BUT, The emotion is the data. What we call “emotional” is often the first signal of a deeper issue Frustration usually shows up…
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The Data Myth: How Metrics Are Distorting Workplace Reality
Most people treat “data” and “metrics” as the same thing. They’re not. And the confusion isn’t harmless. It’s often a handy way to shut down anything that feels human, qualitative, emotional, or uncomfortable. Data is everything you collect. The numbers…
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Filters vs Bias: Why the Difference Matters for Modern Workplaces
What is the difference between a filter and a bias? Here is a simple way to think about it: A filter is how you take in the world.A bias is how you judge the world. Filters These are shaped by…
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Preparing New Starters for the Workplaces We Have Now
Skills new workers need for the human side of work Every year school leavers and graduates step into their first real workplaces. Many arrive with strong grades and technical ability. Yet more and more organisations are noticing the same pattern.…
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The Six Words That Terrify Most Workplaces
There is a question that terrifies some workplaces more than any budget cut or policy change. It is only six words long, yet it has the power to expose habits, unsettle comfort zones and shine a light on thinking that…
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When Recognition Misses the Mark: How Weird Wisdom® Bridges the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Impact
A recent survey shared by HCAMag shows a big gap in how recognition is experienced at work. Many employers believe they praise their people regularly. Most employees disagree. The numbers tell the story. Seventy one percent of employers say they…
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