In this episode of Defending Depth, Jacqueline takes us inside a dinner with ten senior leaders who, within ninety seconds, were all performing their professional personas. She shares what happened when one guest put down his fork and told the truth—and why that moment is the whole reason she does this work. The episode makes the case that the most valuable customer insight doesn’t live in a survey or a Zoom call. It lives in a room where someone finally feels safe enough to go first.

In 6 minutes, she shares:

• What it takes to for a leader to feel safe being vulnerable in a professional setting.
• What they reveal when leaders stop reciting their LinkedIn bios and start telling the truth.
• The one thing AI cannot automate, and why your edge depends on it.

Defending Depth is a short-form version of the Uncooked podcast. These episodes share our point of view on deep, strategic thinking for marketers working in an age of AI, speed, and constant content creation.

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