In this episode, I examine a familiar leadership pattern: when uncertainty rises, people-centered work is often the first to be cut.
Empathy.
Learning.
Culture.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Labeled “important, but not urgent,” these efforts are frequently paused, defunded, or deprioritized in moments when organizations are under pressure. This episode examines why that happens, what research actually tells us about the cost of those decisions, and how recent national events reveal the real consequences of treating people work as optional.
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