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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 E7: The Work No One Needs: The Real Reason We’re Drowning in Work That Doesn’t Matter
Are you busy, or are you just indifferent? We’re so caught up in the 'work about the work'—the decks, the updates, the performative spreadsheets—that we’ve lost proximity to the mission. In this episode, Susan and Marissa unearth the real reason we’re drowning in work that doesn't matter and why the most courageous thing a leader can do is delete the tasks that no longer serve a purpose.
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.