The Elephant in the Org
The "Elephant in the Org" podcast is a daring dive into the unspoken challenges and opportunities in organizational development, particularly in the realm of employee experience. Hosted by the team at The Fearless PX, we tackle the "elephants" in the room—those taboo or ignored topics—that are critical for creating psychologically safe and highly effective workplaces.
Episodes
51 episodes
Your CEO Might Be a Narcissist… But Don’t Panic (Yet!) with Danny Wareham
We’re going dark… but in a totally self-aware, psychologically fascinating kind of way.This week on The Elephant in the Org, we’re diving into the Dark Triad — narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianis...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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59:07
The Spy Who Slacked Me: Slack Honeypots, Turf Wars, and the HR Tech Hunger Games
🎧 Special Edition – Oh Shit, What’s Happened Now?This is one of those moments when we pause our scheduled programming because something in the news is just too wild to ignore.In this special edition of The Elephant in...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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45:28
The Fakecation Crisis: Why We Suck at Taking Time Off
Ever come back from a vacation feeling like you need… another vacation? Welcome to the Fakecation Crisis—where we take time off but somehow end up just as exhausted (or more) than before.In this episode, Marion, Cacha, and Dann...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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37:44
Strong, Silent, and Suffering: Miscarriage, Motherhood, and the Workplace with Ashley Kera
Pregnancy loss, infertility, and the challenges of motherhood remain some of the biggest workplace taboos—until now. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, co-hosts Marion, Cacha, and Danny sit down with Ashley Kera to break the silen...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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59:04
Burnout Isn’t a Personal Failure – It’s a Systemic Sh*tshow with Cassandra Babilya
Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systemic problem. Ever been told to do more with less? Yeah, us too. And we’re calling bullshit.In this episode of The Elephant in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:00:18
Disability Isn’t the Problem - Your Workplace Is with Lia Seth
If your workplace isn’t actively inclusive, it’s actively exclusive.In this episode, we’re calling out the ableism hiding in your workplace—from HR’s internalized biases to managers who don’t know what they don’t know to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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59:38
What the Actual Zuck? Meta, Masculinity, and the DEI Backlash
Mark Zuckerberg is back in the headlines—this time for claiming that workplaces need more "masculine energy"and blaming Sheryl Sandberg for Meta’s past DEI initiatives. But is this just another case of tech bro nonsense, or is there a bigger...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:52
Disruption with a Cause - The Leadership Skill of Harnessing Dissent
In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, Danny, Marion, and Cacha take on a leadership game-changer: how to transform dissent from a workplace disruption into a strategic driver of progress. The hosts explore why em...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:06
2024: The Year of Hybrid Headaches and DEI Disasters
From hybrid work hiccups to the turbulence in DEI initiatives, 2024 has been a whirlwind for HR and workplace culture. In this special year-end wrap-up of The Elephant in the Org, Danny, Marion, and Cacha reflect on th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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58:09
Psychological Safety or Bust: Why Companies Keep Getting Wellness Totally Wrong
Employee wellness programs are everywhere, but are they actually making a difference? In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, Danny, Marion, and Cacha tackle the big questions about workplace wellness. From flashy ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:29
Gratitude in the Workplace: All Fur Coat and No Knickers? - The Thanksgiving Special!
Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we’re serving up a hearty helping of gratitude—but is it heartfelt or just for show? In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Elephant in the Org, Danny, Marion, and Cacha carve into th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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45:28
Is ‘Work Family’ Just Corporate Love-Bombing in Disguise?
In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, we’re tackling the controversial “work family” narrative. Is calling your workplace a family a sign of authentic connection, or is it just another way to blur boundaries and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:51
Elephants, Elections, and Office Anxiety – Oh My!
Election season is upon us, and it’s not just your social media feed that’s feeling the heat—your workplace is, too. In this episode of *The Elephant in the Org*, hosts Danny Gluch, Marion Anderson, and Cacha Dora tackle the tension that cre...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:45
Caught in the Crossfire: Middle Managers vs. The C-Suite Disconnect
In this explosive episode, Danny Gluch, Marion Anderson, and Cacha Dora dive deep into the turbulent world of middle management. Inspired by the recent MSN article "Being a middle manager is getting increasingly toxic," our hosts explore whe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:25
Dopamine Dealers: The Case for Professional Playfulness
We are back! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of "The Elephant in the Org"! Danny, Cacha, and Marion are thrilled to kick off a new season, bringing you fresh insights into workplace dynamics and organizational culture. Whil...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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52:16
Oh Shit, What Happened Now? Bonus Episode: "Alexa, Define 'Workplace Flexibility'... Amazon Style"
Amazon's return-to-office mandate (sort-of) shocks the tech industry! Join The Elephant in the Org for a pre-season special as your favorite Fearless PX trio, Danny, Marion, and Cacha, analyze this game-changing decision.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:40
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Our Season 1 Wrap-up
As we close the chapter on Season 1 of The Elephant in the Org, join hosts Marion, Cacha, and Danny for a heartfelt reflection on our journey so far. In this special finale episode, we look back at the highs, the laughs, and the eye-opening ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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22:14
Bonus Episode - Oh Shit What's Happened Now? SHRM Drops the E Bomb!
In an unexpected turn of events, SHRM has set the HR world ablaze with its shocking announcement to remove "equity" from its DEI acronym. As the HR community erupts in a chorus of disbelief and disappointment, we couldn't resist shari...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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22:55
From Quiet Quitting to Stealth Sunbathing: The Evolution of Workplace Rebellion
In this eye-opening episode of The Elephant in the Org, hosts Marion, Cacha, and Danny tackle the latest trend in workplace rebellion: quiet vacationing. Inspired by a recent Korn Ferry article, our hosts dive deep into this stealthy practic...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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48:57
The Swinging Pendulum: Moving Beyond Polarities in Organizational Culture with Jim D'Angelo.
In this insightful episode of the Elephant in the Org Podcast, Jim D'Angelo, Founder of Heartwired, joins hosts Marion Anderson, Danny Gluch, and Cacha Dora to explore the intricate balance between inclusion and exclusion in the workplace. The ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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50:26
The Feedback Failure: Why Most Companies Suck at Performance Conversations with Greer Procich
Are your performance conversations falling flat? You're not alone. In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, hosts Danny Gluch, Marion Anderson, and Cacha Dora are joined by special guest Greer Procich to explore why most companies struggl...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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50:08
Friendship Famine: The Declining State of Work Besties
Are your work friendships fading away? You're not alone. In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, hosts Danny Gluch, Marion Anderson, and Cacha Dora dive into the declining state of work besties and its impact on employee engagement, happ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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33:47
The Innovation Paradox: Why Job Security Matters
In this thought-provoking episode of The Elephant in the Org, hosts Danny Gluch, Marion Anderson, and Cacha Dora tackle the innovation paradox: why job security is the key to unlocking your organization's creative potential. Brace yourself f...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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24:51
Do L&D Folks Really Know Anything At All? With Ruth Crick & Jim Bentley
Welcome to "The Elephant in the Org," where today's episode, "Do L&D Folks Really Know Anything at All?" promises to turn the tables on traditional learning and development (L&D) perspectives. Our hosts Marion, Danny, and Cacha are t...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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58:03
Hire Today, Gone Tomorrow: Navigating the Disposable Work Era
In this eye-opening episode of "The Elephant in the Org," titled "Hire Today, Gone Tomorrow: Navigating the Disposable Work Era," our fearless hosts Marion, Cacha, and Danny dive deep into the precarious nature of modern employment. The FPX ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:40