The Psychology of Workplace Dynamics | Productivity Mastery #220 with Martin Wolf

🚀 In episode #220, we welcomed the amazing Martin Wolf, Founder of Visible Leader and Business & Psychology. Listen to this episode and learn: 💡 How does emotional contagion influence team performance? 💡 In what ways does micromanagement reflect a leader’s need for security? 💡How can leaders overcome the curse of knowledge to communicate more effectively? 💡What role does self-awareness play in managing emotions as a leader? 💡How can creating safe spaces for dialogue help resolve power struggles in the workplace? and many more.. About our guest: Martin is a strategist, author, and global management advisor on workplace dynamics — operating at the intersection of leadership, psychology, and performance. Over the past two decades, he has supported organizations such as Nike, BMW, Dynatrace, Danone, Samsung, and T-Mobile, navigating complex transformations both in-house and as an external consultant. His work spans scale-ups, public institutions, and innovation ecosystems across Europe.He has led transformation initiatives impacting 40 country markets, acting as Strategy and Program Director. His focus has been centered on Innovation, Leadership and Cultural Dynamics that drive organizational performance. You can find Martin here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/visiblele... Amazon link: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0F6V9WDV6?r... Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Introduction to the Book 02:22 Understanding Workplace Dynamics 05:36 The Writing Process and Structure 06:08 Recurring Patterns in Workplace Dynamics 10:26 Exploring Micromanagement 17:03 Clarity of Expectations 27:08 The Curse of Knowledge and Communication 34:09 Understanding Emotional Communication 43:44 The Impact of Emotional Contagion 52:16 AI and Power Dynamics in Organizations Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! __________ Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKv... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/