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Lean Out

By Marissa Orr

This episode explores why the traditional "lean in" model of success often leads to burnout, and how redefining ambition on your own terms can lead to deeper professional fulfillment.

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“This episode explores why the traditional "lean in" model of success often leads to burnout, and how redefining ambition on your own terms can lead to deeper professional fulfillment.”

— Marissa Orr, Lean Out

What it is about

Career fulfillment, workplace systems, women in leadership

Who it is for

If you've ever felt the relentless pressure to "lean in" and found yourself questioning if that path truly aligns with your values or well-being, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

As a former Google and Facebook executive, Marissa Orr brings an insider's perspective to the unspoken rules of corporate ambition, revealing why the traditional path often fails to deliver genuine fulfillment.

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