{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston","title":"Say It Skillfully, featuring Molly Tschang","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/14dc308b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2429,"description":"Molly Tschang doesn’t sugarcoat it: most workplaces don’t suffer from a lack of talent—they suffer from people holding back what they really think. In this episode, host Dr. Michelle K. Johnston sits down with Molly—co-author of Say It Skillfully with Marshall Goldsmith—to talk about the real reason teams stall: disconnection, fear, and leaders who unknowingly make it unsafe to speak up. Michelle and Molly also explore seismic shifts in leadership: the rise of leaders willing to lead when it’s inconvenient, and the growing urgency for workplaces where truth can be spoken without punishment. Molly ends with a mic-drop reminder for anyone feeling stuck: you have choices—find environments that deserve you, then bring your full voice to the table.CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome + meet Molly Tschang and Say It Skillfully01:28 Molly’s origin story: belonging, shyness, and finding her voice03:45 Cornell, chemical engineering, and early identity pressure05:40 The IBM pivot: choosing growth over the bigger paycheck07:35 Deloitte consulting + the power of learning through people08:30 U.S. Filter: integrating acquisitions and leading through change10:02 Burnout, “In Transition,” and getting connected to yourself11:01 Cisco’s heyday: high trust teams and “set the container”13:22 Philanthropy, Ethiopia/Uganda, and a perspective-reset on work16:39 Relationship systems coaching and the role of vulnerability18:10 Abella Consulting: helping senior teams “Win as One”18:26 Meeting Marshall Goldsmith + the videos that took off23:03 Radio show to podcast: reverse-engineering the skillful model26:32 Connection, empathy, and why it starts within29:10 When it isn’t safe: choosing workplaces that deserve you32:41 Seismic shifts in leadership + courage at every level37:14 Final advice: the energy you bring is the message39:00 Wrap + where to find the bookSpecial thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!Track Title: My Heart's On FireFollow Michelle for more inspiring...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/D2tDe0ZtfMCZ3nv5_47QQlEf1P6XT2RPjkWueECFh4E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ5/ODU0NmEzNGRhZjE0/ZWUzMjNmMmJlN2E5/NzE5ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}