Cracking, Credibility & Corporate Trust

Jenni Field and Chuck Gose kick off this episode delving into the concept of 'quiet cracking,' a new term for unnoticed workplace burnout.

The conversation shifts to the challenges of authenticity in corporate communication, emphasizing the need for credible leadership and that honesty and compassion are key to a communicator's success.

They also explore positive trends in the internal communication job market and address the concerning statistic that only 20% of employees trust their organization's leadership, questioning the reasons behind this lack of trust and the implications for organizational culture.

Links and articles mentioned in this episode:

• Are you "quiet cracking?"
• Let's stop pretending corporate comms can be authentic
• The State of the Internal Comms job market in 2025
• 20% of employees trust the leadership of their organization

🎶 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.