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Workplace Weirdness

Welcome to "Workplace Weirdness," the podcast that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using "synergy" in every meeting? We"ve got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too

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29:34

Why Ace Hardware Should’ve Failed (But Doesn’t) with...

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/12/24

If your workplace runs on “vibes” and surprise criticism in Q4… congrats, you’ve unlocked the bad timeline. In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Kane Calamari breaks down what real leadership, employee engagement, and HR strategy look like inside Ace Hardware, a company he says “should be failing,” and yet keeps winning. We cover retail culture, co-op business models, leadership development, succession planning, retention strategy, and how to build trust with ongoing feedback instead of annual

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29:12

The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Hiring with Lou...

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/11/26

Still using outdated hiring methods? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we’ve got Lou Adler, the man behind Performance-Based Hiring, here to tell you why your traditional hiring process is not working for long term success. Lou’s been helping big names like AIG, LinkedIn, and McKinsey recruit top talent for decades, but he focuses on what candidates will actually do, not just their skills and experience. Forget the old-school “ideal candidate” fantasy; Lou’s performance-based approach is

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35:27

Emotional Intelligence Secrets to Accelerate Your...

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/10/29

How can you foster a work environment that is productive through effective leadership and emotional intelligence? Leading with authenticity, building teams that collaborate and thrive, and creating a workplace where everyone can flourish is crucial in a successful business. In this episode, we explore the power of emotional intelligence in leadership and the transformative impact of vulnerability on building strong, authentic workplace cultures. Claude Silver, the Global Chief Heart Officer at

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36:39

Work Anxiety? Fight it With Gratitude With Chester Elton

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/10/15

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of workplace anxiety, recognition, and the impact of gratitude in leadership. Ever had the infamous Sunday scaries or struggled to manage a toxic boss? If so, this episode will resonate with you. We’ll discuss how mental health plays a crucial role in the workplace, especially when it comes to leadership and company culture. We’ll also tackle the challenges that come with workplace burnout, the overwhelming pressure to be “always on,” and how certain

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33:56

How Bad Bosses Can Shape Great Leaders With Mita Mallick

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/10/01

Let’s take a deep dive into the most chaotic part of office life: bad bosses. What do you do when your boss is the definition of toxic leadership? Do you run, or do you stick it out and learn from them? In this Workplace Weirdness episode, we’ll explore how toxic bosses can make or break your career, and how understanding their behavior can help you develop better leadership skills. We’ll discuss how bad bosses affect the workplace culture, create HR nightmares, and leave employees struggling with

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46:14

WD-40 Wisdom: Bravery, Blunders & Breakthroughs

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/08/06

In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky chats with Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, about leadership, learning from failure, and why “dumbassery” might just be the secret ingredient to great leadership. Gary explains how embracing vulnerability, admitting you don’t have all the answers, and messing up a few times along the way can actually make you a stronger leader. Gary opens up about his time at WD-40, the iconic blue-and-yellow can that’s been fixing squeaky hinges and

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42:17

Spotify, SoulCycle & the Science of Strong Cultures...

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/07/23

What does neuroscience have to do with leadership? How do you pivot from frog dissections to Fortune 500 boardrooms? And what do you do when your boss says you’re "great behind closed doors"... and not in a good way? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by the ever-dynamic Meredith Haberfeld, CEO of ThinkHuman and longtime advisor to companies like Spotify, SoulCycle, and Goldman Sachs. Meredith takes us on her wild journey from whitewater rafting guide to one

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42:54

Unbossed and Unbothered: Ex-Chief Creative Gets Real

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/07/09

Ever wondered what happens when you trade agency ownership for creative leadership? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Paul McDowall, brand architect, former agency owner & co-founder of ClarkMcDowall, to discuss his unconventional career journey from Liverpool to New York and his transition into leadership at Vault49. Paul shares insights from decades in branding, touching on the challenges of staying culturally relevant without losing brand

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45:11

Pushups, Poaching, & Professional Pivots

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/06/11

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a gym beyond the sweaty workouts and Instagram selfies? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Matt Pack, founder of Primal Fit Miami and a fitness pro with 25 years under his belt, to get the unfiltered scoop on fitness entrepreneurship. Matt shares the wild ride of starting his own gym, from jumping off the college basketball court into exercise science, to facing the scary leap of launching a business. They talk

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46:39

Tesla Termination & Time Zone Etiquette

Workplace Weirdness ·

2025/05/28

What happens when you get fired by Elon Musk? For Billy Samoa, it wasn’t the end… It was the beginning. In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky chats with Billy Samoa Saleebey, founder and CEO of Podify, a media company that powers podcast production and promotion. Together, they explore how even the most jaw-dropping workplace experiences can become the spark for reinvention. Billy shares the story of how his career took a sharp turn when he was let go as Tesla’s global

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