Most workplaces aren’t just about doing good work. They’re full of unspoken rules, power dynamics, and no-win situations no one prepares you for.

In this episode, we break down real workplace scenarios people actually deal with, subtle micromanagement, vague feedback, public praise followed by private pressure, shifting goalposts, and more. We talk through what’s really happening in these moments and how to respond without burning bridges or hurting your career.

You’ll walk away with language to name what feels “off,” responses to stay grounded under pressure, and practical ways to protect your credibility, boundaries, and energy at work.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right, so why does this still feel political?” this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we break down why trust is the foundation of effective leadership, strong teams, and healthy workplaces, and why so many organizations struggle without realizing it. Using real examples and a simple, practical framework, we explore how trust is built, how it’s quietly broken, and what actually earns it in day-to-day work.

You’ll learn how authenticity, caring, and competence work together to create psychological safety, why people stop being honest when trust disappears, and how small leadership behaviors can either strengthen or erode relationships over time. Whether you manage people, work cross-functionally, or want to lead yourself better, this conversation gives you tools to communicate more openly, build stronger connections, and create environments where people can do their best work.

Because trust isn’t a soft skill. It’s the skill everything else depends on.

Additional resources:

Move Fast & Fix Things — Anne Morriss and Frances Frei: Thinkers, Speakers, and Advisors

Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You - Book - Faculty & Research - Harvard Business School

The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything

Extreme Trust Book Summary - Key Ideas and Takeaways

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“Leaders need more empathy” is one of the most common pieces of advice in modern leadership, and one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, we challenge the idea that empathy is always the right answer. We explore when empathy actually makes leadership harder, why highly empathetic leaders burn out faster, and how emotional overload can quietly blur boundaries, create favoritism, and lead to poor decisions.

We break down the real differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion in plain language, and explain why effective leadership requires all three, just not at the same time. You’ll hear how sympathy can acknowledge struggle without absorbing it, how compassion leads to action without emotional exhaustion, and why empathy is powerful but limited in leadership roles.

This conversation is for leaders who care deeply about their people but don’t want to sacrifice clarity, fairness, or their own well-being in the process. If you’ve ever struggled to support someone while still holding standards, felt drained by emotional labor, or wondered how to say “I care” without carrying everything, this episode offers a healthier, more sustainable model of care.

Because leadership isn’t about feeling everything. t’s about responding in the way that helps people grow.

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