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The Power Of Corporate Escalations
We shape-shift daily. It's almost a reflex - an on-demand habit we've been building and perfecting over the years. As we grow, so do the expectations. And in our industry that growth, that constant climb, is the game.
The better we get at it—chasing the next promotion, collecting new titles—the more eyes are on us. We crave admiration and recognition, but with that often comes exposure and judgment.
Welcome to The Escalation Podcast – where we talk about the reality of working in the banking and finance industry through the lenses of real people. In our opening episode, we’re going back to where it all started – before the titles and identity edits.
⏱ Episode Chapters
00:00 – The corporate ladder & identity shifts
01:00 – Welcome to The Escalation Podcast
01:40 – The origin of “escalation” (Latin scala)
02:20 – Lyndon B. Johnson & the Vietnam-era shift
03:00 – Escalation as banking protocol
04:30 – The psychology of “urgent” emails
05:00 – Lessons from Credit Suisse
06:00 – Escalation of commitment & ego
07:00 – A new perspective after corporate life
08:00 – Why no one teaches escalation strategy
10:20 – Cultural silence & The Big Short
10:40 – Quote from Warren Buffett
11:00 – What to expect in Season 1
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By with EdytaWe shape-shift daily. It's almost a reflex - an on-demand habit we've been building and perfecting over the years. As we grow, so do the expectations. And in our industry that growth, that constant climb, is the game.
The better we get at it—chasing the next promotion, collecting new titles—the more eyes are on us. We crave admiration and recognition, but with that often comes exposure and judgment.
Welcome to The Escalation Podcast – where we talk about the reality of working in the banking and finance industry through the lenses of real people. In our opening episode, we’re going back to where it all started – before the titles and identity edits.
⏱ Episode Chapters
00:00 – The corporate ladder & identity shifts
01:00 – Welcome to The Escalation Podcast
01:40 – The origin of “escalation” (Latin scala)
02:20 – Lyndon B. Johnson & the Vietnam-era shift
03:00 – Escalation as banking protocol
04:30 – The psychology of “urgent” emails
05:00 – Lessons from Credit Suisse
06:00 – Escalation of commitment & ego
07:00 – A new perspective after corporate life
08:00 – Why no one teaches escalation strategy
10:20 – Cultural silence & The Big Short
10:40 – Quote from Warren Buffett
11:00 – What to expect in Season 1