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Real Talk: The State of Our Profession H...

Robyn Jackson
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This isn’t a typical episode about frameworks or strategies. Instead, I’m stepping back to talk honestly about what I see happening in our profession right now—and why it has me concerned. There are quiet forces at work, shaping how we think, how we create, and even what we believe is possible. In this episode, I share the patterns I’ve been noticing, why they matter, and what we can do to resist slipping into survival mode and protect the space for possibility, creativity, and a belief in 100% #LikeABuilder.

 

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