Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast – Episode 5: Idols, Martyrs, and Pedestals In this episode, I dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Dag Hammarskjöld’s legacy: the danger of idolizing and martyrizing him to the point of erasing his humanity. Dag was a remarkable leader, diplomat, and thinker, but he was also […]
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In this episode, I’m joined by Founder & CEO of Grapevine Software, Zach Wright. Key topics: ✔️ The news stories telling us that remote work is dead, RTO is king, and that all employees now somehow prefer hybrid arrangements. 🤔 Is this true? ✔️ Dag believed that leadership was about service, not status. In a fully
aka: TTW Dag met all 4,000 employees at the UN. When Dag Hammarskjöld became Secretary-General of the United Nations, he did something that no one expected—he took the time to meet every single UN staff member, from the basement to the top floor. That’s over 4,000 people. Individually! This wasn’t a publicity stunt. It wasn’t
When you think of a leader, do you picture someone loud, brash, and commanding? Society often equates leadership with extroversion (especially in the West), but history tells a different story. In this episode, I’ll challenge the myth that leaders have to be loud in order to be effective. I’ll explore how introverted leadership works, particularly
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In a world that rewards loud voices, where does that leave the quiet leaders? Politics, business, and media today glorify those who command attention—mistaking performance for wisdom and charisma for competence. But what if the best leaders aren’t the loudest in the room? What if true leadership is about depth, integrity, and quiet strength rather
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Welcome to Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast. What is this? Who am I? What can you expect? Full episodes begin in March! *** To watch this episode on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFp0bROXhfY Subscribe here: https://decodingtheunicorn.buzzsprout.com/ or at any major podcast provider. You can find my book Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld on
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