The Hidden Status Game of Hypocrisy | Michael Hallsworth
We love calling out hypocrisy — especially in leaders, corporations, and politics. But what if our obsession with inconsistency is doing more harm than good?
AJ sits down with Michael to unpack why hypocrisy is deeply human, how media and status games amplify outrage, and why demanding total consistency can actually create worse leadership and more dishonesty.
From power dynamics and “purity regimes” to induced hypocrisy and personal growth, this episode offers a smarter framework for judging inconsistency — in others and in yourself.
Chapters
00:00 – Why hypocrisy feels so good to call out…
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