073: Why Kindergartners Keep Beating CEOs — [Here's Why]

Why do teams of five- and six-year-olds consistently out-build rooms full of CEOs, MBAs, lawyers, and engineers in a simple design challenge? In this episode, we unpack a well-known experiment that pits accomplished professionals against kindergartners — and why the kids win almost every time.   We get into the psychology of what quietly gets stripped away as we become more accomplished, why status and hierarchy work against collaboration, and three concrete, structural moves (not mindset advice) you can use this week to rebuild real trust and support around you.   In this episode: 00:00 — Intro: why kindergartners keep beating the pros 01:27 — The spaghetti tower study and how it plays out 04:53 — The psychology of what gets stripped away as we succeed 08:53 — Three actionable steps to rebuild real trust 19:30 — The Time Billionaire Society     THE TIME BILLIONAIRE SOCIETY This is what it means to live an extraordinary life alongside an extraordinary business: a community, and the people in the room who make it all happen. It's hard to explain — you really have to experience it to see how special it is. Come to our next live virtual open house to learn more and experience our mini "unmask" event. It's completely free. Grab your seat in the next upcoming virtual open house here: https://www.christinakokologiannakis.com/tbs-info-session   If any part of this sounds like your life right now — smart, capable, and still carrying the hardest parts alone — this one's for you.   🔔 Subscribe for more on building an extraordinary business without burning out. 💬 Join the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakokologiannakis/