Jeff Barnes is a successful author, having penned The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth, and other books. He let me know that he had relevant stories for this book, and wow – his stories connect perfectly into the key themes we’re discussing.  Gratitude, but Not Without Dysfunction Jeff Barnes … Read More!

The System Was Built to Break Us Throughout her two decades in the workforce and as a coach for women navigating midlife transitions, Jess has seen firsthand how workplaces in late stage capitalism are designed to extract everything from employees while offering little in return. The system is designed to take advantage of our core … Read More!

We’ve obviously discussed in-depth some real horror stories in this book from my time in New York and The Netherlands, as well as some of the people we featured. I also wanted to share with you an example of a company that’s really doing it right – because not all companies are bad! In fact, … Read More!

Sensitivity Is a Superpower That Sparks Change “You’ve been through the ringer,” I said to Rachel. “Tell me about your path of navigating these toxic workplaces and how you got through it all.” “I’m neurodivergent, and one way that manifests is in being highly sensitive and highly perceptive,” Rachel said, “physically, emotionally, and energetically. Traits … Read More!

Chirona Rose Silverstein’s career journey has been one of resilience, self-discovery, and advocacy. Their experiences at Intel, spanning various roles from technical program management to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, highlight the complexities and dysfunctions of navigating corporate environments while staying true to your identity. In this eye-opening interview, Chirona shares their insights on … Read More!