What Works

What Works offers a critical and interdisciplinary examination of modern work, business, and leadership. Host Tara McMullin challenges conventional wisdom, moving beyond superficial productivity hacks to explore the societal, psychological, and philosophical dimensions of how we work and how work shapes our lives. Through deep-dive analysis, the podcast unpacks complex topics like the 'drift to low performance' and the social construct of busyness, leveraging insights from academic research, cultural commentary, and critical theory. It caters to thoughtful professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking a more profound understanding of their professional existence, providing alternative frameworks for navigating the complexities of the 21st-century economy and fostering more meaningful contributions.