31 min read
Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18
Back-to-office is back—and it’s messier, weirder, and more pointless than ever. This week, Amy and Jason take on the chaos: office spaces that feel...
29 min read
The Cost of the Move-Fast-Break-Things Mentality 7 | 17
Move fast and break things” wasn’t a roadmap. It was a warning—and we ignored it. Kim and Jason discuss what happens when companies prioritize speed...
32 min read
From Bottlenecks to Buy-In: Overcoming Bureaucracy 7 | 16
Ever feel like getting anything done at work means running a marathon through molasses? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amy and Jason go full...
29 min read
How NDAs Protect Power Instead of People 7 | 15
What do NDAs, forced arbitration, and emotionally manipulating teenagers have in common? Sadly, more than you'd hope. Kim, Jason and Amy rip the lid...
42 min read
Surviving Assholes and Building Better Organizations with Bob Sutton 7 | 14
Turns out, surviving the workplace often comes down to one simple rule: don’t be an asshole. Kim Scott and Amy Sandler sit down with Stanford’s Bob...
40 min read
The Wild Courage to Get What You Want, with Jenny Wood 7 | 13
Success doesn’t come to those who wait—it comes to those who take it. For years, you’ve been told to be humble, play nice, and wait your turn. Jenny...
33 min read
How to TALK So People Actually Listen with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks 7 | 12
Talking to people shouldn’t feel like a struggle—but let’s be honest, it often does. Maybe you’re stuck in small talk hell, getting ignored in...
27 min read
When the PIP Feels Disingenuous: The Ethics of Managing Out 7 | 11
Trapped between an HR-driven process that feels like a sham and a direct report who’s not meeting expectations? That’s a management nightmare. When a...
29 min read
Scaling Smart: Leading Effectively When You Have 50+ Direct Reports 7 | 10
Too many direct reports and not enough time? Scaling leadership effectively when you're outnumbered by your direct reports can feel impossible. When...
38 min read
From Change Agent to Change Enabler: Aman Kochar On Leadership & Growth 7 | 9
Ever find yourself avoiding a tough conversation at work because, well…it’s just easier? We get it. But what if leaning into discomfort could...