Why Greed Makes More Decisions Than Your CEO

What happens when greed walks into a boardroom wearing a suit? In this episode of the Jest Business Podcast, Paddy and I dig into the absurd side of corporate greed – from a baseball star who refused $12 million to bankers who call “ripping off clients” just another Tuesday. We throw in a few role plays, some sharp punchlines, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. If you love a good laugh with a side of reality check, this one’s for you!

Discussion Topics: Why Greed Makes More Decisions Than Your CEO

• Who says business can’t be funny?
• Compliance Workshops That Kill – Death by PowerPoint?
• Role Play 1: Gil Meche’s 12M “No Thanks”
• Role Play 2: Greg Smith’s Exit Drama
• Recruitment Reality Check – How to hire the truly money-minded
• Low Risk or High Risk? Because greed always loves a gamble
• Sick Grandmother or Money? Tough choices. Easy answers.
• Lottery Ticket Morality Test – 17.5 million reasons to rethink loyalty
• Who’s Your Hero? Hint: Not Gandhi.
• Conclusion – Greed: the gift that keeps on giving

Our Host: Rahul Phondke & Paddy Rangappa

Rahul Phondke has been a prolific writer of humour columns since his childhood days which ended sometime last year. People are still wondering how this happened. He turned to writing humour at an early age in an effort to find some meaning to the angst of life, which he found almost immediately after his first two cans of beer. Based in Singapore, he is extremely sought after by the locals …unfortunately most of whom happen to be the police. He is an active member on Facebook and can be easily reached…unless he happens to owe you money.

Paddy Rangappa has worked in marketing for more than twenty-six years. After over a decade in Procter & Gamble in India, Indonesia, and Singapore, he became vice president, brand development for McDonald’s in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) and developed strategies to significantly grow breakfast, beverages, and desserts, especially the McCafé brand, across APMEA. Outside work, Paddy is an avid tennis player and a freelance writer. He has also taught Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) to senior undergraduates and MBA students at the Singapore Management University (SMU). He is the author of Been There Bungled That and Spark.