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Ep 01 | We’re Squading Wrong
Getting Flexible Deployments Right
Moving people to problems sounds effective… until it isn't. Carl and Megan unpack what separates flexible deployment and squading that truly works, from the kind that might just quietly demoralize your team.
Ep 02 | The Pivot Is The Point
Leading In Uncertainty
Traditional planning cycles can't keep up with AI-speed change. So what replaces them? Carl and Megan make the case for missions that are bold, never finished, and built to reward experimentation over rigid delivery.
Ep 03 | Interesting, But Not Important
Prioritizing Emergent Problems
Not every "special project" deserves to exist. Carl and Megan break down how leaders can tell which emergent problems are actually worth solving, run real experiments instead of disguised validation exercises, and reward teams even when the right call is to stop.
Ep 04 | It's Time for Sense-Breaking
Narrating Organizational Swings
When uncertainty spikes, leaders tend to over-correct from one extreme to the other. Carl and Megan argue that the answer isn't picking a side or settling in the middle. It's flexing to what the moment demands, sense-making so people can follow you, and sometimes sense-breaking first: telling people the world they knew has changed.
Ep 05 | Calling All Control Connoisseurs
Authority, Accountability and Influence
Sometimes senior leaders must relinquish control to increase their influence. Carl and Megan explore how empowerment only works when it is paired with accountability. The discuss why it is increasingly critical for leaders to foster a sense of felt accountability and shared ownership.
Ep 06 | Context is King
Leadership Style and Behavioral Flexibility
No single leadership style works in every situation. Carl and Megan examine how leaders can shift between command-and-control, empowerment, and laissez-faire approaches while keeping their principles and accountability intact.
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