Ep 17: Coldplay, Culture & Corporate Honesty
FrequencyJuly 28, 202500:43:10

Ep 17: Coldplay, Culture & Corporate Honesty

In this episode of Frequency, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss the recent controversy surrounding the CEO of Astronomer at a Coldplay concert, exploring themes of leadership, workplace culture, and the public's reaction.

They delve into the issue of judginess in communication, the challenges of navigating constant change in organizations, and the importance of employee feedback in rebuilding trust.

The conversation also touches on the red flags of bad bosses and the real reasons behind return-to-office mandates, emphasizing the need for honesty and transparency in leadership.

Links and articles mentioned in this episode:

Are comms professional too judgy
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/louisecthompson_communications-leadership-leadershipcoach-activity-7353317945046958080-ouE2

With employees stressed by disruption, HR must lead the charge in ‘routinizing change’
https://www.worklife.news/leadership/with-employees-stressed-by-disruption-hr-must-lead-the-charge-in-routinizing-change/

Employees were happy to “Tell Dell” that things are not okay
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/dells-chief-hr-office-shares-details-of-tell-dell-with-employees-and-they-are-not-ok/articleshow/122754085.cms

The No. 1 red flag that someone is a bad boss, according to a workplace expert: ‘Sometimes you want a job so badly that you ignore it’
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/the-no-1-red-flag-that-someone-is-a-bad-boss-according-to-a-workplace-expert.html

The real reason your boss wants you back in the office
https://www.investopedia.com/the-real-reason-your-boss-wants-you-back-in-the-office-11752410