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Leadership · 19 min

It Is What It Is, Or Is It....: All About Business

By Cathy Snelgrove Jeff Roziere

This episode explores how the seemingly harmless phrase "it is what it is" often masks a deeper surrender of agency, especially in professional life, and how questioning it can unlock new possibilities.

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“This episode explores how the seemingly harmless phrase "it is what it is" often masks a deeper surrender of agency, especially in professional life, and how questioning it can unlock new possibilities.”

— Cathy Snelgrove Jeff Roziere, It Is What It Is, Or Is It....: All About Business

What it is about

Agency, Business Mindset, Problem Solving, Personal Growth

Who it is for

If you've ever found yourself accepting a situation as unchangeable, professionally or personally, this can help you identify overlooked levers of influence and rediscover your capacity for action.

The author

Cathy Snelgrove and Jeff Roziere draw on extensive business experience to expose how ingrained linguistic patterns can subtly undermine our agency, offering a practical path to more proactive and impactful decision-making.

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Cathy Snelgrove Jeff Roziere

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