{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston","title":"The Devil Emails at Midnight, featuring Mita Mallick","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/647dcf49\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2087,"description":"Bestselling author and workplace culture advocate Mita Mallick joins Michelle Johnston to unpack why loyalty is dead in today’s workforce, what younger generations expect from employers, and how leaders must adapt to shifting cultural norms. Drawing from her new book The Devil Emails at Midnight, Mita shares powerful stories and practical advice on modern leadership, grief, working motherhood, and the importance of human connection in corporate settings. This honest and inspiring conversation highlights how good leaders are made—not born—and how self-care and vulnerability play essential roles in the workplace of the future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating leadership in a post-pandemic, digitally-driven, emotionally exhausted world.\n00:00 Welcome + Introducing Mita Mallick\n01:17 Why Loyalty Is Dead in the Workplace\n03:30 Gen Z vs Employer Expectations\n05:50 Generational Disconnect and Work-Life Shifts\n06:36 How to Earn Flexibility as a Young Professional\n08:14 Why Managing Output Matters More Than Hours\n10:23 The Origin of “The Devil Emails at Midnight”\n14:20 Mita’s Personal Story of Grief and Burnout\n18:09 How Grief Inspired Her First Book\n18:59 Building Inclusive Workplaces for Working Parents\n21:08 Equal Parental Leave and Support Systems\n23:49 On Being Named Working Mother of the Year\n25:32 Vision for a Healthier, Human-Centered Workplace\n29:35 Alternatives to Midnight Emails\n32:28 Reimagining Workplace Communication\n33:24 Closing Words + Where to Find Mita\nSpecial thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!\nTrack Title: My Heart's On Fire\nFollow Michelle for more inspiring content:\nWatch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeismicShiftwithMichelle \nLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelle-johnston-0264b5b\nInstagram: instagram.com/michellekjohnston \nWebsite: https://michellekjohnston.com/ ","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}