Not Playing Along

Most of us spend a quarter of our lives at work. And for many people, work is something they SURVIVE — NOT something they look forward to. But what if that isn't inevitable? What if workplaces feel draining, political, and anxiety-inducing because they were designed for a world that no longer exists? In this episode, Adri traces modern workplace design back to the Industrial Revolution and explore...

If you’ve ever worked in a place where leaders seemed to be stuck in "ancient" times, rules didn't make sense, and the environment felt unnecessarily controlling — this episode will feel relatable. Most people think “toxic culture” comes from difficult personalities. But it’s actually driven by a system where people are rewarded for the wrong behaviors. The result? Micromanagement, arbitrary rules...

If you’ve ever been told — directly or indirectly — to dream smaller, this episode will close that gap. Most people think ambition gets shut down because of ego or bad leadership. It’s not. It’s driven by a system where leaders are rewarded for protecting their own status — not multiplying yours. The result? Slower growth, stalled careers… and an invisible cap on company revenue. In this episode,...

If you’ve ever worked with someone who used intimidation to get their way — this episode will close that gap. Most people think workplace bullying is about personality. It’s not. It’s driven by a system where confidence is mistaken for capability - and to some it feels safe to have those people run the show. The result? Fear, silence… and decisions made by the least qualified person in the room. I...

If you’ve ever felt like someone was “nice”… but NOTHING EVER GOT DONE — this episode will close that gap. Most people think missed deadlines and confusion at work are accidental. They’re not. They’re driven by a system where likeability protects people more than contribution does... The result? Fog, repeated work… and millions in lost revenue. In this episode, we break down why “nice” people get...

If you’ve ever felt like someone was slowing everything down on purpose —
this episode will close that gap.   Most people think sabotage or withholding at work is personal. It’s not. It’s driven by a system that rewards being needed more than making progress. The result?
Friction, missed opportunities… and millions in lost revenue.   In this episode, we break down why peers and leaders withhold, w...

Surprising psychological truths about why people BEHAVE the way they do in meetings, what it’s really COSTING companies — and us — and what would make that change — OVERNIGHT. If you’ve ever thought, “that didn’t feel right — but no one said anything,” this episode will close that gap.

Most people think workplace dysfunction comes from difficult people. It doesn’t.   The “normal” we’ve accepted at work REWARDS the wrong behavior - pulling everyone into politics, perception, and power games.   The result?
Massive amounts of attention wasted… and millions in lost revenue. If you’ve ever thought, “something about this doesn’t make sense…”
this episode will put language to it.

Everyone plays along. This is what it costs. In the first episode, Adri Delor introduces herself and the idea behind Not Playing Along. She shares how her experience inside corporate environments led her to question the behaviors we normalize at work - and why understanding the invisible incentives behind them matters more than we think. Learn more, submit your story, or ask for help on the OFFICI...