Social•May 4, 2026
Paying for Talk, Not Action, Fuels Exec Salary Hikes
Ah. A classic case of paying for smart talk as a substitute for smart action. I bet there were some recommendations to pay senior execs more money that did get implemented.
By Bob Sutton
Social•Apr 9, 2026
Beware the Smart Talk Trap: Action Over Empty Praise
I had a blast talking with Nick @Nick_HagueB2B on his podcast about organizational friction, leadership, assholes (of course), and "The Smart Talk Trap"--rewarding people who say smart things but don't actually do the hard work of implementing them. https://t.co/qyQEZ40gU6
By Bob Sutton