Nolan and Kelli dive deep into the viral Astronomer scandal where the CEO and Chief People Officer were exposed having an affair during a Coldplay concert kiss cam moment. They examine the hypocrisy of executive leadership, the responsibilities that come with high-profile roles, and how this incident damages trust in HR leadership across the industry.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:13) Opening & Context
(01:51) Initial Reactions
(05:11) The Hypocrisy Factor
(08:23) Leadership Responsibility
(10:00) Work-Life Integration
(15:58) Modern Visibility
(18:00) Hypothetical Solutions
(21:26) The Gwyneth Paltrow Response
(25:00) Impact on Employees
(26:00) Industry Implications
(30:14) Wrap
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