What does it take to lead well when everything around you is shifting? In this episode, Jacob sits down with Adam Birnbaum—executive coach, former CEO, and Fortune 500 leader—to unpack how leadership and company culture have transformed over the past five years.
Adam shares insights from his experience working with CEOs and executives across industries, exploring:
How COVID reshaped employee expectations and accelerated the need for meaningful work
Why culture and values must move from “wall posters” to everyday decision-making
The shift from career ladders to “career lily pads” and what it means for retention
Practical ways small and large companies can define and reinforce their values
How leaders can adapt to meet employees where they are—without losing sight of company goals
Whether you’re leading a startup team or managing at scale, this conversation will give you a new lens for thinking about alignment, values, and what it really means to build a thriving workplace today.
👉 Connect with Adam on LinkedIn or visit clearpath.group to learn more about his work.
