Fawning, Four-Day and Finding Purpose

22/09/2025 41 min Episodio 25
Fawning, Four-Day and Finding Purpose

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Frequency, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni Field explore various themes related to workplace culture, employee engagement, and the evolving dynamics of work post-pandemic. 
They discuss the impact of mascots on business, introduce the concept of Otroverts - the new personality type according to psychiatrists - and analyze the implications of return-to-office policies. 
The conversation also delves into Gallup's five key levers of employee engagement, the effects of personality shifts in the workforce since the pandemic, and the growing trend of the four-day work week. Additionally, they address the phenomenon of fawning behavior in the workplace and its consequences on employee well-being.
Links to articles mentioned in this episode:

Adam Grant Tweet on RTO

Gallup’s 5 key drivers of employee engagement
Will changes to our personality ruin workplace culture?
The Dutch four-day work week

What is fawning and how can it hurt your career?