• Managers Aren’t Born, They’re Trained — Here’s How
    Jul 7 2025

    This isn’t your usual HR lecture.

    This episode breaks down how companies like Toyota and Dr. Reddy’s actually train people, what real onboarding looks like (not just PowerPoint marathons), and how to build a five-step training program that works even if you’re not an L&D expert. We also go into how leaders are made, not just hired — and why most companies get it wrong.

    If you’ve ever been thrown into a new job with zero clue what’s going on, or if you’re a manager trying to build your team from scratch — this episode will hit home.

    No fluff. No jargon. Just real, grounded stuff from one of the most practical chapters in HRM. Hit play. Let’s decode how training actually works.

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    48 mins
  • How Amul, Indigo & Kia Use HR Like Chess, Not Checkers
    Jul 7 2025

    This isn’t just another HR theory dump.
    It’s the full behind-the-scenes playbook of how strategy meets human resources.
    Why do companies like Indigo, Amul, or Kia Motors get HR right while others stay stuck in mediocrity?
    Because they don’t treat HR as a support function — they use it as a strategic weapon.
    This episode breaks it all down. From strategy maps to real case studies, we decode what strategic HRM actually looks like on the ground — not in textbooks.
    Whether you're in B-school or boardroom, this one’s worth your time.

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    51 mins
  • Hiring, Firing, and WTF is Strategic HR?
    Jul 7 2025

    This isn’t another HR lecture.

    This episode breaks down the real deal behind how companies actually manage people — not just policies and forms, but how hiring, training, tech, and strategy come together in the real world.

    Why do small businesses skip HR and regret it later? Why are non-HR people suddenly leading HR teams in big companies? What’s the connection between HR and profit? And what’s the real reason a worker couldn’t name the machine he was operating?

    If you’ve ever led a team, or plan to — this episode is for you.

    Listen before your next hiring mistake.

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    41 mins
  • Nudge Me, Don’t Play Me
    Jul 5 2025

    It starts with a simple nudge. Then comes the doubt—was that guidance or was I played?

    This episode takes a hard look at nudging, not to praise it, but to test it. Where do we draw the line between helping and manipulating? Is “freedom of choice” still freedom if most people never even notice the options?

    We’ll unpack real examples—from cafeteria layouts to Lollapalooza hydration signs—and then ask tougher questions. What happens when nudges are designed by people who aren’t thinking clearly or worse, who don’t care? Why do critics fear a slippery slope from gentle push to full control?

    We’re not taking sides. We’re opening up the full box—praise, problems, and the grey areas in between. If you’re serious about using behavioral science in policy or business, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.

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    20 mins
  • Defaults Be Wild: Climate, Organs & Other Drama
    Jul 5 2025

    Everyone loves the idea of saving lives and the planet—but most of us don’t even tick a box when it matters.

    This episode isn’t about guilt. It’s about what actually works when big problems involve small human decisions.

    We dig into why presumed consent sounds great but fails quietly, why asking the right question at the right moment changes everything, and how a climate tax that grows slowly could work better than anything we've tried.

    We’ll break down real examples—like Apple turning iPhones into donor tools, or why Spain leads the world in donations without relying on default tricks. It’s not just about what feels right. It’s about what works—and what doesn’t—when the stakes are lives and the climate.

    If you're done with “awareness” and actually want to understand what policies move the needle, this one’s worth your time.

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    55 mins
  • Lowkey Broke but Vibing with Nudges
    Jul 5 2025

    Everyone wants financial freedom. But in reality, we’re stuck in a loop—saving too little, investing badly, and falling for credit traps.

    This episode isn’t about complex finance. It’s about how humans behave with money. Why smart people forget to join pension plans. Why most of us don’t opt in unless we’re pushed. And why we keep bad defaults running for decades without blinking.

    We’ll break down what worked in the US and Sweden. We’ll unpack “Save More Tomorrow” and how the smallest nudge—like syncing savings with pay hikes—can outsmart our own laziness. Plus, a hard look at the downside: when nudges go wrong, when defaults misfire, and when choice overload backfires.

    It’s not motivational. It’s not theory. It’s about what’s real—and what actually moves people to act when money’s on the line.

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    31 mins
  • Nudge Me Baby One More Time
    Jul 5 2025

    We all think we’re in control—until we forget to pay a bill, skip a workout, or buy something we never needed. This episode cuts through the noise and gets real about how we actually make choices.

    I’m not talking about theory. I’m talking about the kind of stuff we face every day—like why we delay what matters, or how a simple checklist can save lives. We’ll walk through the real traps in our decision-making, how companies quietly profit from our mistakes, and where nudges—done right—can save us from ourselves.

    There’s no overpromise here. Just sharp, grounded thinking on what works, what fails, and why it’s never just about willpower. If you've ever wondered why defaults shape your life more than your resolutions do—this is the episode to listen to.

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    31 mins
  • Anchors, Bias & Coffee Mugs: The Psychology of WTF
    Jul 4 2025

    Most people think they take rational decisions. They don’t.

    This episode is not a lecture. It’s a mirror. From coffee tables that fool your eyes to tipping habits shaped by credit card screens, we walk through how real people (yes, you too) get it wrong—and why that’s perfectly normal.

    We’re not discussing textbook economics here. This is about why a mug feels more valuable once it’s in your hand, how your last date affects your happiness score, and why even Einstein would’ve misjudged those table shapes.

    If you think you’re immune to bias, this one’s for you.

    This isn’t just an episode. It’s a reality check for anyone who makes decisions—at work, at home, or in life.

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    42 mins