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Latest Episodes
Why One Pushover Principal Slammed the Door on This Teacher
| Marc Maxhimer, The Tilt
Marc Maxhimer, a former middle school teacher, talks about the time he tried to help his new principal -- only to get the door slammed in his face.
How Her Mistake Led to 6 Months’ Worth of Bad Projects
| Charlotte McBride, Charlotte McBride Design
Graphic designer Charlotte McBride talks about how her greatest strength turned into a weakness so big, she delivered 6 months' worth of bad projects.
Featured Guests
Scott Stratten
“I didn’t care where the ship was going.
I just liked the cruise.”
Steven Teare
Entrepreneur
“Oh my gosh, disaster!”
Mark Schaefer
Brand Consultant, Creator, Speaker
“I had a one-line job description:
Do not lose this account.”
Ashley Stryker
Content Marketing, Host 😉
“I was so angry, the hairs on the back of my arms were standing up.”
How Good Suggestions Accidentally Made This Non-Profit Director Toxic
| Brooklin Nash, Nash Content Consulting
Content marketer Brooklin Nash's early career in a Guatamalan non-profit led him to a "fight or flight" situation with a stubborn, insecure director who gaslit him.