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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 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.