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William H. Whyte: The Urbanist Who Coined "Groupthink" & Mastered Public Spaces

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Welcome to another episode of pplpod! Today, we dive deep into the life and legacy of William H. Whyte, the legendary American urbanist, sociologist, and organizational analyst.

Ever wonder who coined the term "Groupthink"? It was actually Whyte back in 1952 while working as a journalist for Fortune Magazine! In this episode, we explore his deep dive into corporate culture with his two-million-copy bestseller, The Organization Man (1956), which was based on extensive interviews with CEOs from massive corporations like Ford and General Electric.

But Whyte's incredible legacy didn't stop at corporate America. We also discuss how he revolutionized urban planning and city dynamics by turning his attention to the streets of New Yo ... 

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