What if the key to a successful career isn’t working harder… but worrying less?

In this episode of Behind Numbers, I sit down with Monica Pool Knox — former CHRO and Leader at global companies like Microsoft, Twitter/X, Sony, and PepsiCo — to unpack what really drives career success, leadership, and long-term impact.

From building high-performing teams across global organizations to transitioning into venture capital, Monica shares the real, behind-the-scenes lessons that most professionals never hear.

We dive into:

• What it really means to be “great” at your job 
• How relationships shape your entire career trajectory 
• The truth about company culture (and how to spot the right one) 
• What separates good leaders from exceptional ones 
• Why talent and people still matter more than AI and tools 
• The mindset shift that can change your entire career 

And at the end, one powerful reflection:
👉 “I would worry less and have fun more.”

If you’re navigating your career, leading teams, or thinking about your next move — this conversation will change how you think.

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