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#73: Daring to Suck: How Change, Culture, and Small Experiments Create the Best Places to Work

February 28, 2026

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Change doesn’t have to feel threatening—or exhausting. In this episode, Dr. Cindy sits down with Chris Dyer, author and culture expert, to talk about why most people resist change, how mediocrity quietly creeps into organizations, and what leaders can do to create environments where people truly thrive. They explore practical ways to invite experimentation, normalize “daring to suck,” and build cultures that employees still miss years later. Plus, a few unexpected stories about mountains, beer gardens, and why structure actually sets people free.

In this episode, we cover:

  • (4:00) Can glasses really change your identity?
  • (9:00) A personal story about mediocrity.
  • (13:00) Shifting success by focusing on getting 1% better every day.
  • (19:00) Accepting the fact that people truly thrive in a structured environment.
  • (22:00) Parenting advice from Chris and Dr. Cindy.
  • (25:00) How did Chris create a positive culture in the work environment?
  • (29:00) The love and hate relationship with being a published author.
  • (38:00) Rapid-fire questions

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