{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":324,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T16:19:48.696188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Why Being 'Authentic' at Work Actually Makes People Trust You Less","slug":"why-being-authentic-at-work-actually-makes-people-trust-you-less","published_at":"2026-07-17T19:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-being-authentic-at-work-actually-makes-people-trust-you-less","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2055471415.mp3?updated=1776258656","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2055471415.mp3?updated=1776258656","summary":"Think being \"authentic\" at work helps your career? New research suggests you might be sabotaging yourself. Adrian Wells breaks down why excessive authenticity actually makes people trust you less, and what high performers do instead. Turns out, your coworkers don't want to hear every unfiltered thought. Studies from Stanford and Harvard show that people who practice selective authenticity get promoted faster and build stronger relationships. The catch? Most people have no idea where to draw the line. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why employees who share every emotion show 40% higher burnout rates among their teams • The \"authenticity paradox\" that explains why being too real makes you seem unreliable • How selective sharing builds trust faster than full transparency • The three-question filter high performers use before speaking their mind 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to advance their career without compromising their values. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian introduces the authenticity trap at work [01:45] Stanford research on emotional expression and trust [03:30] Why \"being yourself\" backfires in professional settings [05:15] The selective authenticity strategy from Harvard Business Review [07:00] Three questions that separate helpful honesty from career suicide [09:30] How to stay genuine while building credibility [11:15] Key takeaways you can implement tomorrow This isn't about becoming fake or corporate. It's about understanding that authenticity without boundaries isn't authentic at all. It's just poor impulse control with better marketing. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topi…","meta_description":"Think being \"authentic\" at work helps your career? New research suggests you might be sabotaging yourself. 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