Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast

Are you stuck in a job that drains you, wondering if there’s something more?

➡️ Why work isn’t the same as a calling.

➡️ If you're "job hugging," can you take some time to consider what you feel meant to do?

➡️ As Wayne Dyer always said, "Don't die with your music still inside."

Sara's award-winning biography of Dag can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

Her forthcoming project, Simply Dag, will release globally on July 29, 2026. 

#DagHammarskjold #DecodingTheUnicorn #Vocation #CareerChange #BurnoutRecovery #WorkWithPurpose

Shortly after midnight on September 18, 1961, Dag Hammarskjöld’s plane went down near Ndola in Northern Rhodesia (today Zambia), cutting short both his life and his final mission to broker peace in the Congo. What was meant to be a daring act of shuttle diplomacy—flying directly into hostile territory to meet Moïse Tshombe—ended instead in fire, wreckage, and unanswered questions.

Links:

Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451415/episodes/17810545

David Talbot's book: https://a.co/d/cQTxQl1

#DagHammarskjöld #CongoCrisis #ColdWarHistory #Diplomacy #Peacekeeper #history #LegacyOfPeace #DagHammarskjold #decodingtheunicorn 

September 1961. UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld boards a plane into one of the most dangerous conflicts on earth: the Congo Crisis.

Independence had unleashed chaos—rebellion, assassination, mercenaries, foreign powers all clawing for control of a nation rich in minerals and rife with instability. In the middle stood Hammarskjöld, trying to hold the line for peace while the Cold War raged around him.

This episode sets the stage for his final journey. The stakes, the players, the madness. To understand what happened to Dag Hammarskjöld, you must first understand the fire he was flying into.

 #DagHammarskjöld #DecodingTheUnicorn #CongoCrisis #ColdWarHistory #UNHistory #HistoryPodcast #PoliticalHistory #AfricanHistory #MysteryAndHistory #WorldAffairs #DiplomacyMatters #HistoryUncovered #IntoTheFire #SecretHistory  

All passages from Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld © Sara Causey.

Sara's award-winning biography of Dag can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

Her forthcoming project, Simply Dag, will release globally on July 29, 2026. 

Do you have a dream or goal that feels too big because you can’t figure out how it will ever happen? You’re not alone. Many of us get stuck waiting for a step-by-step manual before we even start. The thing is: most great things in life don't arrive with a completed blueprint of how you'll get from Point A to Point B.

Whether you’re writing a book, starting a business, or picturing the fulfillment of a personal vision, this episode will help you reconsider “how paralysis” and take the next step with confidence.

#DecodingtheUnicorn #goals #dreams #DagHammarskjöld #trust #TypeA #TypeB

Sara's award-winning biography of Dag can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

Her forthcoming project, Simply Dag, will release globally on July 29, 2026. 

Most people talk about fear of failure, but what about fear of success? For many, the idea of actually achieving their goals feels just as intimidating as falling short. In this episode, I'll explore five common signs that you may be holding yourself back, not because you’re afraid to fail, but because you’re afraid to succeed.

Link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_complex

You can find Sara's books on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/sarasbooksonamazon.

 #FearOfSuccess #PersonalGrowth #SelfSabotage #DecodingTheUnicorn #MindsetShift #Leadership #Creativity #Motivation #DagHammarskjöld 

Ever worked at a company that "valued feedback" and touted an "open door policy" only to discover it was all bunk? Too many managers allow their own ego to rule the show and offices are set up like Survivor dog-eat-dog competitions.

But there is a better way and Dag Hammarskjöld implemented it at the United Nations.

If you're tired of bosses who don't listen and act like tyrants, tune in!

You can find my award-winning biography of Dag Hammarskjöld on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT. 

#DagHammarskjöld #badbosses #workplacehorror #activelistening #decodingtheunicorn #corporateamerica #workersdeservebetter 

Peer pressure. Criticism. Trendiness. 

If you know you're doing the right thing and staying true to your code of ethics, can you hold the line even under scrutiny? Dag Hammarskjöld certainly did, and we should, too. 

Sara's award-winning biography of Dag can be purchased on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

Her forthcoming project, Simply Dag, will be available next summer.

#DagHammarskjöld #ethics #stayingtruetoyourself #standup #decodingtheunicorn #SimplyDag 

(But it feels scary)

In this episode, let's talk about willingness—not just the kind that nods politely from the sidelines, but the kind that stands up, takes a deep breath, and walks straight into the unknown.

Dag Hammarskjöld wasn’t campaigning to become Secretary-General of the United Nations. In fact, his name wasn’t even in circulation—until it was. When the call came, he could’ve said no. But he agreed to the job. And with that, a man who cherished solitude, mountain air, and scholarly contemplation stepped onto the world stage during one of the most volatile eras in history.

Whether you're at a crossroads, navigating a personal pivot, or simply feeling the nudge that there’s more ahead for you, this conversation is an invitation. Not to force change—but to welcome it.

Link to the story I mention:

https://www.today.com/video/creators-of-fake-feel-good-social-media-posts-speak-out-244297797575

Sara's award-winning biography of Dag can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

 #DagHammarskjöld  #CourageToChange  #DecodingTheUnicorn  #WillingToGrow 

In this special episode of Decoding the Unicorn, let's celebrate the 120th birthday of Dag Hammarskjöld, whose remarkable life and legacy continue to inspire us today. Join me as I honor Dag's birthday by sharing an exclusive passage from my next Hammarskjöld project, Simply Dag.

Whether you're already acquainted with Dag Hammarskjöld or just discovering his extraordinary journey, this episode serves as a meaningful tribute, a quiet celebration of a man whose timeless words and actions continue to resonate deeply.

Tune in, reflect, and celebrate Dag Hammarskjöld's life—and perhaps, discover a little of your own story reflected in his. 💙

#daghammarskjöld #decodingtheunicorn #simplydag #happybirthday #biography 

There's nothing worse than a manager or an official who's incapable of saying, "I'm sorry. I screwed up." Dag Hammarskjöld offers us an excellent example. When it was time for a victory lap, he credited his entire team. If something hit the fan, however, he took responsibility openly. No blame games. 

If you are running a company, a department, a branch, an office, etc., you must know how to take responsibility in a way that counts.

Sara's award-winning biography of Dag can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Unicorn-New-Look-Hammarskj%C3%B6ld-ebook/dp/B0DSCS5PZT

#DagHammarskjöld #responsibility #accountability #businessethics #customercare #decodingtheunicorn