What if the hardest part of leading well... was everything around you trying to stop you?

Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer pull back the curtain on what it really takes to lead with empathy and integrity when the system around you isn't built to support it.

From personal stories of burnout and toxic workplaces to actionable strategies for building micro-cultures and protecting your team's well-being, this episode doesn't shy away from the messy, exhausting, and deeply human side of people-first leadership. 🤲

Learn how to stay grounded when you're surrounded by resistance, and why the right kind of hard is the one that puts people first.

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Key Takeaways:

• Create micro-cultures even in toxic environments.
• Recovery requires more than just relaxation.
• Find and build with culture allies.
• Time investment in people yields long-term gains.
• Leadership is hard. Choose challenges that uplift.