The Mammoth in the Room

Nicolas Pokorny, PhD, MBA
Weekly podcast. Next episode on Thursday.
History doesn’t repeat itself. Human behavior does.

The Mammoth in the Room is a leadership podcast that guides listeners through pivotal historical moments, helping decipher the human instincts that shaped decisions, outcomes, and entire eras. These are the same forces shaping leaders and organizations today — inviting reflection, self-awareness, and more deliberate leadership in the present.

In each episode, you’ll discover:
- Why leaders gain (or lose) trust, authority, and influence
- How teams behave under pressure and why they succeed or lose
- The hidden incentives, instincts, and biases behind big decisions
- What repeating patterns in history can teach today’s organizations

Hosted by Nicolas Pokorny (multinational executive leader, neuroscientist, and author). If you lead people, teams, or change—this show will help you lead with more awareness, adaptability, and intent.
105 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
August 13
August 13
10 mins
August 6
August 6
13 mins
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July 23
12 mins
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July 9
11 mins
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13 mins