Track Changes On Podcast

Caroline Warnes
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Musings on the future of work, corporate accountability and burnout from an office escapee who thinks we can and should expect better www.trackchangeson.com

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  1. 1 day ago

    The Case for Empathy in Corporate Leadership

    Episode summary: When did workplace empathy become a deadly sin? Empathy has become an unexpected target in leadership circles. A growing number of books and commentators argue that it makes leaders weak, clouds judgement and prevents organisations from making difficult decisions. But what if that argument is based on a misunderstanding of what empathy actually is? In this episode of Track Changes On, Caroline Warnes explores why empathy is not the opposite of decisive leadership, but one of the foundations of good judgement. She examines the growing backlash against empathy, what history tells us about some of our most respected leaders, and why organisations should treat empathy as a core leadership capability rather than a personality trait. In this episode - Why empathy has become one of leadership's most controversial topics - The difference between empathy, agreement and good judgement - What history teaches us about empathetic leaders making difficult decisions - Why empathy should be considered a prerequisite for leadership - What your organisation's attitude towards empathy reveals about its decision-making culture Companion article This episode is accompanied by a full article on Track Changes On, where the ideas, research and practical reflections are explored in greater depth. Content referenced in the episode Caroline's recent Substack article on leadership and empathy Supporting the show If you enjoy Caroline's work and would like to support it, here are a few things she's created 🛒 Track Changes On Shop - Coffee mugs & insulated tumblers for corporate rebels📖 Do Give Up Your Day Job - Guide to corporate exits and transitions to self-employment Subscribe Subscribe to Track Changes On for weekly conversations about the future of corporate work, AI, careers and organisational change. Connect with Caroline 📸 Instagram | 🧵 Threads | 🔗 LinkedIn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.trackchangeson.com

    The Case for Empathy in Corporate Leadership

  2. 29 July

    Why Two Different Truths Can Exist at Work

    Episode summary: What's happening to trust at work? Employee engagement has been falling since 2022, yet the latest Edelman Trust Barometer suggests most employees still trust their employer. So how can both be true? In this first episode of Track Changes On, Caroline Warnes explores the difference between institutional trust and the psychological contract, and why employees may be spending more mental energy trying to reconcile the organisation they believe they work for with the one they experience every day. In this episode - Why one Instagram Reel sparked an unexpected conversation about trust - What Gallup and Edelman reveal about the modern workplace - The difference between institutional trust and the psychological contract - Why conflicting workplace signals create invisible cognitive work - What psychological contract breach might explain about declining engagement Companion article This episode is accompanied by a full article on Track Changes On, where the ideas, research and practical reflections are explored in greater depth. Content and research referenced in the episode - Caroline's Instagram reel on trust - Gallup employee engagement data - 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer - Research on corporate employee burnout Supporting the show If you enjoy Caroline's work and would like to support it, here are a few things she's created 🛒 Track Changes On Shop - Coffee mugs & insulated tumblers for corporate rebels📖 Do Give Up Your Day Job - Guide to corporate exits and transitions to self-employment Subscribe Subscribe to Track Changes On for weekly conversations about the future of corporate work, AI, careers and organisational change. Connect with Caroline 📸 Instagram | 🧵 Threads | 🔗 LinkedIn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.trackchangeson.com

    Why Two Different Truths Can Exist at Work
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Musings on the future of work, corporate accountability and burnout from an office escapee who thinks we can and should expect better www.trackchangeson.com

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  • Creator
    Caroline Warnes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Caroline Warnes
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    Track Changes On Podcast