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The hosts reflect on leadership training, meritocracy, and career traumas, considering the podcast's future based on listener feedback in this reflective episode.
20 May 2025
Whistleblowing and Corporations: The Irritant in the System
Ever wonder what really happens when someone speaks up inside a big company? Spoiler: it’s not a slow clap and a corner office. In this episode of Monster in My Closet, we dive into the murky world of whistleblowing—why it’s risky, how corporations protect themselves instead of the truth, and what it means for the rest of us.
We’re taking on three hard-hitting questions:
🔹 Do corporations prioritize self-preservation over protecting employees—and why?
🔹 What actually happens to whistleblowers inside these self-healing systems?
🔹 Can accountability exist in a structure designed to expel “irritants”?
Expect sharp insights, raw truths, and yes, a few conspiracy theories that didn’t make it past the AI censors. We break down:
✅ The HR illusion and why it’s not your personal rescue squad
✅ The biological metaphor that explains why companies eject truth-tellers
✅ When it’s smarter to speak up—and when it’s smarter to walk away
This one’s for the rule followers, the system challengers, and anyone who’s ever wondered if telling the truth is worth the cost.
🎙️ Full show notes here: https://rb.gy/dc0tz9 (https://rb.gy/dc0tz9)
🎧 Episode drops May 20!
13 May 2025
Stupid Policies at Work: Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Ever worked somewhere that made you ask, “Who hurt you?” From banning metal forks to assigning an escort for the supply closet, this episode dives into the hilariously maddening world of workplace rules gone wrong. We’re putting stupid policies under the microscope—and laughing (and groaning) all the way through.
In this episode of Monster in My Closet, we tackle three big questions:
🔹 Why do ridiculous corporate rules exist in the first place?
🔹 How do these rules quietly kill morale, culture, and productivity?
🔹 What can leaders do instead of being lazy policy tyrants?
Expect paperclip pettiness, a rogue CEO with a camera, and practical tips for leaders who’d rather not become the villain in their company’s next glassdoor review.
💡 Full show notes, including extra absurd examples, at https://rb.gy/dc0tz9 (https://rb.gy/dc0tz9)
🎙️ Episode drops May 13. Mark your calendar, grab your government-issued chair, and rotate no more than 45 degrees—we’re going in.
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53 ratings
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Engagement
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