Sex Cult to C-Suite
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Sex Cult to C-Suite
What bad organizations can teach us about building great ones.Bob Gower / @bobgower
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How did I fall for this sh*t?
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Conformity is common.
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Conformity is human.
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1. Offer something attractive2. Socialize to group behavior and language 3. Isolate and reinforce group behavior and
language 4. Until leaving becomes unthinkable
How cults use our urge to conform
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We need groups.
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We are hyper-social.
Huyn Cong (Nick) Ut, 1972
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Groups are our superpower.
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BAD COMPANY
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We value groups more than individuals.
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Groups of ordinary people can do very bad things.
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Groups can thrive while individuals fail.
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GOOD COMPANY
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If we want to build a better world, we need to build better organizations.
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… build better people. … take better collective action. … are able to course correct.
Good organizations …
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Prioritize community and culture.
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THANK YOU!@bobgower
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