this is work 747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up
Nov 30, 2025
Steph Clarke, a futurist and facilitator known for her work with executive leadership teams, dives into some thought-provoking topics. She discusses how to infuse personality into professional settings without compromising professionalism. The conversation touches on the pros and cons of quitting a job without a clear plan. Steph also emphasizes the importance of owning up to mistakes and outlines practical steps to rebuild trust at work. Plus, she shares strategies for managing up effectively when your boss struggles with communication.
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Read The Room Before Being Playful
- Read the room before you dial up parts of your personality at work.
- Adapt your tone and humor to the context so you stay professional while being yourself.
Personality Is Contextual
- Personality isn't one-size-fits-all; being yourself can be small and quiet as well as big and loud.
- Tailoring which parts of you show up is service to the group, not manipulation.
Prefer Self-Deprecation Over Sarcasm
- Use self-deprecating humor more than sarcasm because it lands safer across cultures.
- Humor acts as a pressure valve to keep teams in difficult conversations longer and more productively.