Execution Over Ego: The Real Workplace Superpower

Being “easy to work with” doesn’t mean saying yes to everything. It means knowing when to speak up, when to ship, and how to get things done—without slowing everyone else down.

In this kick-off episode of The Collaboration Code series, Maziar takes aim at performative professionalism, bottleneck behaviour, and the myth that being demanding equals delivering excellence. With no-fluff insights and real-world scenarios, this episode explores:

• Why being approachable isn’t weak—it’s efficient

• How momentum, not micromanagement, builds real value

• Signs you might be “protecting standards”… but actually blocking progress

• What it really takes to be the person everyone trusts, recommends, and wants on the team

Forget the TED Talk tirades and ego-fueled delays. This one’s about becoming the high-output collaborator that lifts the room—and gets it done.

In a world obsessed with “thought leadership” and “strategic positioning,” we often overlook a quiet powerhouse trait: being genuinely easy to work with. Not soft. Not a pushover. But efficient, collaborative, and momentum-focused.

In this episode, Maziar dismantles the myth that being demanding equals delivering excellence. Instead, we explore why execution trumps ego, and how friction masquerading as “standards” can quietly destroy team energy. Through real-life examples and sharp insights, you’ll learn:

• Why talent is common but follow-through is rare

• How to spot the difference between strategic resistance and plain obstruction

• What makes someone a “high-output collaborator”

• How being low-ego and high-trust turns you into the person everyone recommends

Whether you’re leading a team, launching a project, or navigating creative partnerships, this episode is a wake-up call: Be the energy that lifts the room.

In this reflective close to the series inspired by Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, we tie together the key lessons from fast and slow thinking, cognitive biases, and decision-making under uncertainty.

With highlights from past episodes and fresh takeaways for daily life, this wrap-up episode invites listeners to step back, sharpen their awareness, and embrace better thinking going forward. Because understanding how we think is the first step toward thinking better.

In this practical follow-up to Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, we shift from insight to action.

This episode explores how to recognize—and resist—the hidden mental shortcuts that distort our judgment.

From using decision journals to applying the outside view, listeners will learn science-backed strategies to think more clearly, slow down when it counts, and sidestep the most common cognitive traps.

Based on Daniel Kahneman’s acclaimed book Thinking, Fast and Slow, this episode unpacks the “I knew it all along” trap—better known as hindsight bias.

From breakups and broken dishes to botched forecasts and historical judgments, we explore how our minds reshape the past to make outcomes seem inevitable.

With relatable stories and surprising insights, this episode reveals why memory isn’t just selective—it’s often misleading.

Drawing from Daniel Kahneman’s insights in Thinking, Fast and Slow, this episode uncovers the hidden power of framing. How can two statements with identical facts lead to completely different choices?

From medical decisions to marketing copy, we explore how the presentation of information—not just its content—shapes what we think, feel, and ultimately decide.

It’s a revealing look at how language steers our minds more than we realize.

Inspired by Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, this episode unpacks why high confidence doesn’t always mean high accuracy.

From failed forecasts to bold-but-wrong business decisions, we explore how overconfidence bias can trip up even seasoned professionals—and what it means for your own judgment.

It's a candid look at how certainty can cost us more than we think.

In this revealing follow-up inspired by Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, we examine how intelligence alone can’t shield us from poor judgment.

From seasoned investors to medical pros, this episode explores how even the brightest minds fall prey to cognitive traps—like anchoring, confirmation bias, and flawed intuition.

With real-world case studies and eye-opening insights, we uncover the hidden mental glitches that sabotage good decision-making.

In this deep-dive into Daniel Kahneman’s insights from Thinking, Fast and Slow, we explore the mysterious power of intuition.

Is your gut feeling a hidden genius—or a shortcut to error? From firefighters sensing danger to costly snap judgments, this episode unpacks the science behind fast thinking (System 1) and reveals when to trust your instincts—and when to hit pause.

In this premiere episode, we explore the groundbreaking insights of Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman from his bestselling book Thinking, Fast and Slow.

Dive into the fascinating world of System 1 and System 2—your brain’s intuitive autopilot and deliberate analyzer—and discover how they shape everyday decisions, snap judgments, and even your biggest life choices.

Through real-world stories and surprising experiments, we reveal why your thinking isn’t always as rational as it seems.