Join hosts Ashish Sanghrajka and Leigh Strinsky as they explore the disconnect between decision-makers and those on the front lines in this thought-provoking episode of The Sustainable Voice®. Through personal stories from corporate America, military service, and government, they examine how the "ivory tower" mentality impacts everything from workplace culture to public policy.
✨ Key Takeaways
✅ Real-world examples of leadership disconnected from frontline realities✅ Personal experiences from Coast Guard service and corporate environments✅ The importance of "paying your dues" and understanding ground-level operations✅ How entrepreneurial backgrounds shape better employees and leaders✅ Why involving all organizational levels creates better decision-making
📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Mother's Day reflections and opening thoughts04:45 – Defining "The Ivory Tower" | Corporate disconnect examples12:00 – Coast Guard leadership experiences | Best and worst commanders16:30 – Corporate harassment cases and systemic failures24:00 – Education system challenges | Teachers and policy disconnect28:00 – Government and global financial institutions | Real-world impacts32:00 – NCAA insights | Leading from the bottom up35:00 – Gregg Popovich's leadership legacy and closing thoughts
