Not Playing Along is a podcast about reversing absurd corporate (and cultural) dynamics.
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Why do we normalize irrational behavior? Make up rules that don't make sense? Hurt each other (sometimes intentionally)?
Most of us assume this is just how professional environments operate.
But what if the problem isn’t the people at all?
Not Playing Along 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.
Submit your story, ask for help, or learn more at:
https://www.notplayingalong.com
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.
11 May 2026
8. (GUEST STORY) *Why* Great Workplaces Take So Long to Appear — And *What* Would Change That — OVERNIGHT — While Creating Millions ($)
If you’ve ever worked in a place where leaders seemed to be stuck in "ancient" times, rules didn't make sense, and the environment felt unnecessarily controlling — this episode will feel relatable. Most people think “toxic culture” comes from difficult personalities. But it’s actually driven by a system where people are rewarded for the wrong behaviors. The result? Micromanagement, arbitrary rules… colleagues "quietly quitting" and top talent quietly leaving. In this episode, we break down why these environments emerge, what they’re actually compensating for, and what would make great workplaces appear — almost instantly.
4 May 2026
7. (SOLO STORY) Making Mid-Level Managers OBSESSED With Promoting You — While Making The Company A Lot More Money ($)
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.
28 Apr 2026
6. (GUEST STORY) Making Bullies OBSESSED With Being Nice — OVERNIGHT — While Making The Company A Lot More Money ($)
If you’ve ever worked with someone who used intimidation to get their way —this episode will close that gap.
Most people think workplace bullying is about personality.It’s not.
It’s driven by a system where confidence is mistaken for capability - and to some it feels safe to have those people run the show.
The result?Fear, silence… and decisions made by the least qualified person in the room.
In this episode, we break down why bullies rise at work, what they’re actually compensating for, and what would make that behavior disappear — overnight — while creating an actually MORE high-performing work environment, improved mental health, and a lot more money for the company.
20 Apr 2026
5. (GUEST STORY) Reversing GASLIGHTING at Work — OVERNIGHT — While Making The Company A Lot More Money ($)
If you’ve ever felt like someone was “nice”… but NOTHING EVER GOT DONE — this episode will close that gap.
Most people think missed deadlines and confusion at work are accidental.
They’re not.
They’re driven by a system where likeability protects people more than contribution does...
The result? Fog, repeated work… and millions in lost revenue.
In this episode, we break down why “nice” people get away with not delivering, what it’s really costing companies, and what would make them be OBSESSED WITH THE REVERSE — overnight.
31 Mar 2026
4. (GUEST STORY) Making Sabotagers OBSESSED With The Reverse — OVERNIGHT — While Making The Company A Lot More Money ($)
If you’ve ever felt like someone was slowing everything down on purpose — this episode will close that gap. Most people think sabotage or withholding at work is personal. It’s not. It’s driven by a system that rewards being needed more than making progress. The result? Friction, missed opportunities… and millions in lost revenue. In this episode, we break down why peers and leaders withhold, what it’s really costing companies, and what would make it stop — overnight.
31 Mar 2026
3. (SOLO STORY) Reversing Power Games — OVERNIGHT — While Making The Company A Lot More Money ($)
Surprising psychological truths about why people BEHAVE the way they do in meetings, what it’s really COSTING companies — and us — and what would make that change — OVERNIGHT. If you’ve ever thought, “that didn’t feel right — but no one said anything,” this episode will close that gap.
31 Mar 2026
2. (INTRO) Why “Normal” At Work Costs Us Our Mental Health — And Costs Companies Millions ($)
Most people think workplace dysfunction comes from difficult people.
It doesn’t.
The “normal” we’ve accepted at work REWARDS the wrong behavior - pulling everyone into politics, perception, and power games.
The result? Massive amounts of attention wasted… and millions in lost revenue.
If you’ve ever thought, “something about this doesn’t make sense…” this episode will put language to it.
23 Mar 2026
1. Who Is Adri Delor? The Story Behind "Not Playing Along"
Everyone plays along. This is what it costs.
In the first episode, Adri Delor introduces herself and the idea behind Not Playing Along. She shares how her experience inside corporate environments led her to question the behaviors we normalize at work - and why understanding the invisible incentives behind them matters more than we think.
Learn more, submit your story, or ask for help on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.notplayingalong.com
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