“Embrace ambiguity as an opportunity.” Listen to Jenny’s lived experience at Uber, which proves that an organization’s purpose is essential in the face of uncertainty. She goes on to talk about the importance of flow and confidence and how they lifted her leadership capacity. Jenny finishes with a punch, offering that data is essential, but decisions often come down to values and instincts.

“Lean into salary range transparency.” Zubin’s stories about the slow start to his career and the importance of business alignment are so important to listen to. He offers wise counsel on negative feelings, from which our personal and professional growth comes. And, Zubin makes it clear – have the courage to lean into salary range transparency and total compensation to attract and retain the best possible talent.

“Humans first and job second.” T'Keyah (TK) brings courage and compassion to her own story and encourages everyone to do the same. From her adventurous spirit and grounded curiosity, TK embraces the perspectives of Gen Zers. She shares her own personal growth story as a basis for pushing leaders to put the whole person first and offers that ‘wellness’, not ‘sickness’, frames the future of work.

Shay gives permission to everyone to be emotional, as a natural reaction to all that comes as unexpected. Give those feelings 'no more than 24 hours' and then it's time to make decisions. She goes on share how getting fired early in her career solidified her commitment to nurture opportunities for women as well as her admiration for her company's commitment to building a more diverse workforce.

Ann's commitment to reducing homelessness is long-standing and resolute. In this episode, she shares her own experiences in speaking the truth when it's not what anyone wants to hear and how the co-existence of humility and confidence is essential in the practice of leadership.

Xuan Zhao is a committed entrepreneur and a realist on the stresses and sacrifices that it brings. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on the challenges she has faced and the difficult decisions she's made. Xuan embraces our innate connection to nature as the key to persisting amid the challenges.