Not Playing Along
Claim This Podcastby Adri Delor
Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Not Playing Along</strong> is a podcast about reversing absurd corporate (and cultural) dynamics.</p> <p class="p1"></p> <p class="p1"><<Explore more on <a href="http://www.notplayingalong.com">www.notplayingalong.com</a>>></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p class="p1">Why do we normalize irrational behavior? Make up rules that don't make sense? Hurt each other (sometimes intentionally)?</p> <p class="p1">Most of us assume this is just how professional environments operate.</p> <p class="p1">But what if the problem isn’t the people at all?<b></b></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p class="p1"><b>Not Playing Along</b> explores the hidden incentives shaping behavior inside professional environments — why they push people toward the very dynamics everyone hates, cost companies enormous results, and how changing them could unlock not just happier people, but far better business outcomes.</p> <p class="p1"><span>Submit your story, ask for help, or learn more at:</span><br /><span>https://www.notplayingalong.com</span></p> <p class="p1"></p>
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Publishing Since
3/23/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
9. Creating WORKPLACES WE CRAVE - and why we HAVEN'T... YET.
Most of us spend a quarter of our lives at work. And for many people, work is something they SURVIVE — NOT something they look forward to. But what if that isn't inevitable? What if workplaces feel draining, political, and anxiety-inducing because they were designed for a world that no longer exists? In this episode, Adri traces modern workplace design back to the Industrial Revolution and explores why systems built for labor often fail human psychology. The result is a hopeful vision for the future: Workplaces that fulfill our psychological needs.Workplaces that fuel creativity, trust, and collaboration.Workplaces people can't wait to go to. And yes — workplaces that make companies a lot more money too.
May 11, 2026
8. (GUEST STORY) *Why* Great Workplaces Take So Long to Appear — And *What* Would Change That — OVERNIGHT — While Creating Millions ($)
If you’ve ever worked in a place where leaders seemed to be stuck in "ancient" times, rules didn't make sense, and the environment felt unnecessarily controlling — this episode will feel relatable. Most people think “toxic culture” comes from difficult personalities. But it’s actually driven by a system where people are rewarded for the wrong behaviors. The result? Micromanagement, arbitrary rules… colleagues "quietly quitting" and top talent quietly leaving. In this episode, we break down why these environments emerge, what they’re actually compensating for, and what would make great workplaces appear — almost instantly.
May 4, 2026
7. (SOLO STORY) Making Mid-Level Managers OBSESSED With Promoting You — While Making The Company A Lot More Money ($)
If you’ve ever been told — directly or indirectly — to dream smaller,this episode will close that gap. Most people think ambition gets shut down because of ego or bad leadership.It’s not. It’s driven by a system where leaders are rewarded for protecting their own status — not multiplying yours. The result?Slower growth, stalled careers… and an invisible cap on company revenue. In this episode, we break down why leaders quietly contain high performers, what it’s really costing companies, and what would make them obsessed with accelerating your ambition — overnight.
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- What is Not Playing Along?
<p><strong>Not Playing Along</strong> is a podcast about reversing absurd corporate (and cultural) dynamics.</p> <p class="p1"></p> <p class="p1"><<Explore more on <a href="http://www.notplayingalong.com">www.notplayingalong.com</a>>></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p class="p1">Why do we normalize irrational behavior? Make up rules that don't make sense? Hurt each other (sometimes intentionally)?</p> <p class="p1">Most of us assume this is just how professional environments operate.</p> <p class="p1">But what if the problem isn’t the people at all?<b></b></p> <p class="p1"></p> <p class="p1"><b>Not Playing Along</b> explores the hidden incentives shaping behavior inside professional environments — why they push people toward the very dynamics everyone hates, cost companies enormous results, and how changing them could unlock not just happier people, but far better business outcomes.</p> <p class="p1"><span>Submit your story, ask for help, or learn more at:</span><br /><span>https://www.notplayingalong.com</span></p> <p class="p1"></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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