The Why Podcast: Highlights from season two
Take a look back at The Why Podcast's latest season as our faculty talk through their research and its relevance to business
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High authenticity at work is facilitated by good leaders who set the tone for employees to feel safe being their authentic selves
20% of entrepreneurial ventures are founded by women, but only 7% of those reaching IPO are led by women. Meanwhile, corporate culture around gender equality is reshaping boardrooms
Conflict in teams stems from one of four root causes: solo dissenters, dyadic conflicts, warring factions and all-out breakdowns of trust
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]In this special wrap-up episode of The Why Podcast, we revisit the most powerful insights from a season that explored identity, equity, power and culture through the lens of cutting-edge research.
From Gillian Ku’s exploration of ‘social uncertainty’ and the courage it takes to be authentic at work, to Olenka Kacperczyk’s deep dive into the gender gap in entrepreneurship, the season revealed how invisible barriers shape real-world outcomes.
Henri Servaes shared insights on how the #MeToo movement reshaped boardrooms while Randall Peterson unpacked the roots of team conflict, offering a framework for building trust and navigating tension.
Their research reflected on the human stories behind the data, reminding us why it is imperative to remain curious. If you’ve ever wondered how research can illuminate the lived experience, or how we can come to better understand behaviour, leadership and change, start by asking: “Why?”
