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Episode No. 198
  •  September 18, 2026

Not a Reward

We all know we need to recover from work. The harder question is why so many of us wait until we are completely depleted before we do anything about it.  Most of us have a “tell“ letting us know we’re depleted.
Episode No. 197
September 4, 2026

Why Good People Break the Rules at Work

When we break rules, we’re remarkably talented at maintaining our self-image as good people. Psychologists call it moral disengagement; we call it having an excellent explanation. The rule was unfair. We were helping someone. Everyone else was doing it. Nobody got hurt. Or the perennial classic: At least I didn’t do what THEY did.
Episode No. 196
August 27, 2026

Your Humanity Cannot Be Automated

Crina and Kirsten explore why emotional intelligence may become the most valuable skill in the workplace.
Episode No. 195
August 7, 2026

The Data Is In!

If you’ve ever wondered whether your boss wants you back in the office because collaboration is magical…or because they miss having an audience…well, the latest research says the answer might be: yes.

Meet Your Hosts

Crina Hoyer

Crina draws from over 25 years of leadership experience. When she’s not riding her bike or researching topics for the podcast she runs a consulting firm that provides strategic advice and personalized support to executives of non profit and for profit enterprises.

Kirsten Barron

Kirsten is an employment and business attorney. Her work, her clients, colleagues and friends and too many volunteer gigs have provided her with a wealth of stories and experience–watch out!