Terri and Jeremy are frustrated at being labeled as management consultants. They explore the reasons why management consultants are often hired and the negative impact it can have on companies and especially employees.

In episode S1 E11, Terri and Jeremy talked about why "corporate culture" can be a dangerously misleading concept ... but not entirely. In this episode we talk about some critical cultural attributes like "see something, say something" and "hear something, do something".

Jeremy and Terri discuss Peter Drucker's famous phrase (though misquoted) 'culture eats strategy for breakfast' and share their views on the meaning of culture. Terri argues that culture has no meaning in the corporate context and that it is absurd to assign someone the role of a culture officer. They discuss the challenges of measuring and changing culture.

We are all crazy busy ... or are we? Jeremy and Terri talk about the phenomenon of "gold plating" and how to use the solution of a former president and general to free up time to do what really matters to you.

Terri and Jeremy talk about the small stuff that executives often ignore but make or break earnings! (12 min 40 sec)

Jeremy and Terri discuss the importance of saying 'I don't know' in life and in business. They discuss the stigma associated with admitting ignorance and emphasize the value of curiosity and asking questions. They also explore the difference between ignorance and stupidity! (11 min 18 sec)

In this conversation, Terri and Jeremy discuss the concept of groupthink and the problems that arise when leaders insist on having everyone on board with their decisions. (19 min 59 sec)

Jeremy & Terri discuss how Simon Sinek's blindingly obvious quote about communication misses the vital point about communication. It ain't so easy! (5 min 40 sec)

Terri & Jeremy reveal why the way-too-popular “benchmarking” is worse than merely a waste of time and money! Yet management consultants and many executives continue to perpetrate the myth that “benchmarking” will help grow earnings.  (5 min 43 sec)

Terri & Jeremy use our favorite manager, Ted Lasso, to explain why most companies may talk the talk when they say “people are our most important asset” but they definitely do not walk the walk. (5 min 38 sec)