When CEOs Bare Their Souls in 36 Pages with Colleen McCreary

This HR Heretics segment dives headfirst into the controversy surrounding Mr. Beast's leaked 36-page employee manual.

Join Kelli, Nolan and friend of the podcast, Colleen McCreary, as as they unpack this viral document that's part survival guide, part corporate manifesto, with a dash of unapologetic ambition. Is it a brilliantly authentic approach to leadership or a recipe for workplace burnout?

*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.co

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KEEP UP WITH COLLEEN, NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDIN

Colleen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmccrearychiefpplofficer/

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Mr. Beast's leaked document

(03:58) Praising clarity in workplace expectations

(05:06) Discussing document accessibility 

(07:04) Authenticity in company culture

(09:10) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview

(11:13) Speculating on the document's origins

(13:02) Learning from negative experiences

(13:57) Authenticity in leadership

(16:13) The role of authenticity in attracting talent

(20:53) Balancing critique with appreciation for clarity

(21:42) Wrap