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Debt Ceiling, Trump Town Hall, and Guest Claire Hughes Johnson

May 9, 2023

Claire Hughes Johnson, former COO of Stripe and author of "Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building," dives into management strategies that can make or break a company. She discusses the importance of empathy in leadership and how it fosters team connection, especially in remote work settings. The conversation also touches on effective communication, employee motivation, and the evolving nature of workplace culture amidst economic challenges. Johnson’s insights aim to help managers nurture diverse teams for long-term success.

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Episode guests

Claire Hughes Johnson

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Shifting Power Dynamic between Labor and Capital

01:16

The relationship between the deficit, stock market, and political partiess

01:23

Insights on Building Companies and Management Tactics

02:39

Intro

5min

Media, Accountability, and The Holmes Dilemma

13min

Twitter Blue's Struggles and Economic Woes

14min

Debt Ceiling Dilemmas and Management Insights

11min

Navigating Remote Work Dynamics

18min

The Art of Empathetic Leadership

7min

The Burden of Gun Violence

9min

Kara and Scott talk about the coronation, CNN's Trump town hall, and Elizabeth Holmes. Also, Twitter is bleeding blue checks, and Tucker Carlson reportedly spoke to Elon Musk about his next moves. Then, which party will come out ahead in the debt ceiling negotiations? And, Friend of Pivot Claire Hughes Johnson to talk about what managers get wrong.

You can find Claire on Twitter at @chughesjohnson, and can buy “Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building” here.

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