In today’s collaborative workplaces, outdated “command and control” policy language feels completely out of step. Instead of encouraging cooperation, it often creates resentment and disengagement.
The titles, promotions, and financial rewards keep stacking up, but then comes the quiet realization that the ladder you’ve been climbing has been leaning against the wrong wall. For many leaders, that truth shows up in the form of burnout, strained relationships, or a sense of emptiness that success alone can’t fix.
Ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation about the Super Bowl and thought, “Wait… when is that again?” Or maybe you’ve smiled and nodded through an office chat about last night’s game, silently wishing you had something, just anything, to contribute.
Ever felt like you’re the only one in the room who doesn’t quite belong, even
