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Every week we publish a new episode of truth telling, corporate real talk to help people-centered leaders find validation and support in navigating tricky corporate cultures.
S1 E5: Calling It Transformation Doesn’t Make It Humane: The Truth About Layoffs
Tired of corporate theater? If the only thing that changed is who is gone, it wasn't a 'transformation'—it was a layoff. In this episode, Susan and Marissa unearth the high cost of mislabeling mass layoffs and why 'corporate spin' is eroding the very trust leaders need to survive. It’s time to stop performing the restructuring and start leading the humans left behind.
S1 E4: The LinkedIn Anxiety Spiral: Performing on the world's biggest stage
Tired of performing corporate theater for likes? In this episode, Susan and Marissa unearth the unspoken 'loneliness tax' of LinkedIn visibility, breaking down why 'professional' perfect kills the trust, humanity, and proximity required to lead real change.
S1 E3: Loneliness Shouldn’t be the Price of Human-Centered Work
Proximity isn’t about where your chair is; it’s about the courage to stay close to people instead of managing impressions. In this episode, Susan and Marissa unpack the 'loneliness tax' of human-centered leadership and why physical proximity in the office is a poor substitute for genuine human connection.
S1 E2: Executive Presence is Broken: The Polished Pretender Problem
Executive presence is often just conformity dressed up in boardroom lighting. In this episode, Susan and Marissa unpack the 'polished pretender' problem and how managing impressions kills the authentic connection and humanity required to actually lead change.
S1 E1: Silence isn’t Neutral: Choosing to Show up in Turbulent Times
Silence isn’t a neutral act; it’s a leadership choice that erodes trust. In this episode, we unpack why 'keeping your head down' during turbulence is the fastest way to disconnect from your team and your mission.
