Coldplay, Culture & Corporate Honesty

In this episode of Frequency, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss the recent controversy surrounding the CEO of Astronomer at a Coldplay concert, exploring themes of leadership, workplace culture, and the public's reaction.

They delve into the issue of judginess in communication, the challenges of navigating constant change in organizations, and the importance of employee feedback in rebuilding trust.

The conversation also touches on the red flags of bad bosses and the real reasons behind return-to-office mandates, emphasizing the need for honesty and transparency in leadership.

Links and articles mentioned in this episode:

• Are comms professional too judgy
• With employees stressed by disruption, HR must lead the charge in ‘routinizing change’
• Employees were happy to “Tell Dell” that things are not okay
• The No. 1 red flag that someone is a bad boss, according to a workplace expert: ‘Sometimes you want a job so badly that you ignore it’
• The real reason your boss wants you back in the office

🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali. You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.