Todd Rose, author, professor, and social entrepreneur, joins Evan Baehr in a discussion about what it takes to create a healthy and thriving workplace. In traditional workplace dynamics, things like self-silencing and collective illusions keep us from speaking out about the things that we hope can change, and it’s stifling
This is why the landscape is changing. Rose shares insights from businesses like Morning Star Tomatoes, where they’ve eliminated the concept of bosses and trust their employees to work without management. This structure, they’ve learned, has created an environment where the work feels not just productive, but meaningful.
But this is only the beginning. These conversations about the history and impact of hierarchical work structures are the starting point for progress. The real challenge is continuing to turn these ideas into action, reshaping the future of work for the better.
We made this video series, In The Arena, in partnership with Arena Hall, a community that explores ideas, tells stories, and funds projects–all to advance American ideals.