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You Can’t Scale What You’re Afraid to Question

By Sadie Shepard | June 17, 2025 | Business Health

When curiosity feels risky, your problem isn’t culture: it’s design. Here’s how to rebuild systems that reward thinking instead of punishing it.

The Hidden Cost of Misalignment (And How to Fix It)

By Sadie Shepard | June 16, 2025 | Business Health

When growth masks deeper problems, businesses stall. Here’s how to identify misalignment, fix what’s off, and protect your momentum from the inside out.

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When Curiosity Becomes a Career Risk

By Sadie Shepard | June 9, 2025 | Identity

Why smart employees burn out: broken systems, misaligned incentives, and curiosity punished. Learn how to build strategy-friendly cultures.