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Bob Sutton
Stanford professor, bestselling author, and speaker
Bob Sutton is an influential organizational psychologist, best-selling author, and a professor emeritus at Stanford University, where he has been a faculty member since 1983. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from The University of Michigan and has made significant contributions to the fields of leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics. Sutton is known for his extensive research and has published over 200 articles and several books, including notable works on organizational change and effective leadership.13
Currently, Sutton serves as a Founding Advisor at Teamraderie, a company that focuses on enhancing team performance and trust through live virtual experiences. His role involves leveraging his expertise to guide the development of programs aimed at improving workplace culture and employee engagement.124 Sutton's advisory work extends to other organizations as well, including Asana's Work Innovation Lab, where he continues to influence practices in organizational behavior and management.1
In addition to his academic and advisory roles, Sutton has been involved with various prestigious organizations and has provided consulting services to companies like McKinsey & Company and Microsoft. He is also recognized for his public speaking engagements, having addressed over 200 groups globally.13
Highlights
Interesting twist on the "smart talk trap" from one of the most respected researchers on the ability (and inability) to predict the future
Jeff Pfeffer & I described this syndrome in @HarvardBiz in 1999 as using hollow talk as a substitute for useful action. A nice illustration!
In "Up the Organization," by the late Robert Townsend, CEO of Avis, here is one of the chapters (the whole thing!):
"THANKS: A really neglected form of compensation"
Happy Thanksgiving!
