EP 210: A Tribute To The Rebels, The Dissenters, and The Troublemakers - Prof. Charlan Nemeth
No! The power of disagreement in a world that wants to get along.
We like to get along at home and in the workplace. We don't want to offend anyone. Many view harmony, cohesiveness, and agreement as the building blocks for a great work culture, effective decision-making, and creativity. But they are wrong. Professor Charlan Nemeth, the world's leading expert on dissent, uses 35 years of research to show us why we need rebels. She explains how people with minority opinions need space to express themselves with no compromise. This is a show for the rebels.
Here's what we discuss in this week's show:
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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
We like to get along at home and in the workplace. We don't want to offend anyone. Many view harmony, cohesiveness, and agreement as the building blocks for a great work culture, effective decision-making, and creativity. But they are wrong. Professor Charlan Nemeth, the world's leading expert on dissent, uses 35 years of research to show us why we need rebels. She explains how people with minority opinions need space to express themselves with no compromise. This is a show for the rebels.
Here's what we discuss in this week's show:
- Why was this book deeply personal for Professor Nemeth?
- How far back can Professor Nemeth remember conforming being part of her conscious thinking?
- Was there a moment when Professor Nemeth thought “why is it like this?”
- What is the real danger of consensus?
- Do we carry false beliefs around conflict?
- The value of dissent does not lie in its correctness. So where does it lie?
- We argue with dissenters; we question their motives, is this where authentic dissension is important?
- Do true authentic dissenters, dissent within themselves as well as externally?
- Why are there so many people in meetings around the world who want to speak up, but won’t?
- Why does the majority always rule?
- Do we need the leader to provide protection, to create a safe house for dissension?
- Is there a difference between dissension and being a dissenter?
- The danger with the majority is that they fail to see the bend in the road. We explain.
- The original rules of brainstorming say, defer judgement. Does Professor Nemeth agree?
The Mojo Radio Show - © Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
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Professor Charlan Nemeth website
http://charlannemeth.com
Tofe Evans website
https://www.tofe-evans.com
EP 181 Bryan Falchuk The Mojo Radio Show
https://www.themojoradioshow.com/ep-181---bryan-falchuk.html
EP 205 Dave Acosta The Mojo Radio Show
https://www.themojoradioshow.com/ep-205-dave-acosta.html
Toby Keith - Don't let the old man in the clip - Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc5AWImplfE
The Mojo Radio Show
http://www.themojoradioshow.com
The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoRadioShowPodcast/
The Mojo Radio Show on Twitter
https://twitter.com/tmrspod
The Mojo Radio Show
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