The Information Wall

Someone asks a colleague for a system path. A process. A contact name. The answer exists — the colleague has it. But instead of sharing it, they tilt their head and say: "You need to learn to build your own map." Then walk away.

Today's episode is about that move — knowledge hoarding as a workplace power tactic. We look at what's actually happening when information gets weaponized between teams, why it works so reliably, and what you can do when you're on the receiving end of it. Three things you can say out loud, and one reframe that changes how you carry the whole situation.