Brave Proximity Podcast: Leadership Conversations for People-Centered Leaders
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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 E12: You Can’t Handle My Whole Self At Work
We can't expect individuals to bring their whole selves if the organization isn't willing to put its own whole self out on the table ." In this episode, Susan and Marissa dismantle the corporate cliché of the "whole self," exposing the gap between idealized brand promises and the real, messy baggage that humans carry every single day.
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 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.
