Culture Over Compensation

Why I Walked Away From $250K

De: Michael Sirmon

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

He had the title, the salary, and the corner office. So why did he feel like he was losing himself?

Jordan Westcott was a high-powered COO with a reputation for fixing broken systems and hitting impossible goals. On paper, he was thriving. But behind the scenes, he was suffocating—trapped in a culture that rewarded silence over conviction and results over integrity.

Culture Over Compensation is a raw and relatable journey into what happens when external success collides with internal misalignment. Told through the voice of a fictional executive, this book invites readers into the real tension between prestige and peace, pressure and purpose, paycheck and calling.

If you've ever felt stuck in a role that looked right but felt wrong, this book will meet you right where you are—and guide you toward the courageous clarity you need.

What You'll Discover:

✅ Why toxic culture can’t be fixed with a bigger paycheck
✅ How to recognize the subtle signs you’re out of alignment
✅ The emotional and spiritual cost of staying in the wrong place
✅ How to walk away with your head high—and your soul intact
✅ What freedom, purpose, and peace look like on the other side

Whether you're a corporate leader, burned-out executive, or simply someone wrestling with whether to stay or go, Culture Over Compensation will help you stop surviving—and start leading from a place of wholeness.

Some decisions aren’t about money. They’re about mission.