#40 Jennifer Selby Long: Politics, Power, and the Choice to Stay or Go
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#40 Jennifer Selby Long: Politics, Power, and the Choice to Stay or Go
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Drawing from decades of experience guiding leaders through complex change, she lays out the subtle dynamics that determine whether a culture is salvageable—or just stuck. From the hidden toll of hybrid models to bosses who subtly push out high performers, Jennifer offers tools for cutting through confusion. And with a memorable framework inspired by civil rights leader Clarence Jones, she helps listeners evaluate not just what they want—but whether the system they’re in will ever let them have it.
For Gen Xers caught in the gray area between loyalty and realism, this episode offers clarity with no illusions.
>>Why Toxic Cultures Repeat
“People leave a bad boss… only to land in a similar situation.”
Jennifer explains how unaddressed internal patterns can reappear in new jobs—and what to do before making another move.
>>Hybrid Work, Hidden Agendas
“If your team isn’t working together in person, politics won’t disappear—they’ll just change form.”
She discusses the tradeoffs of hybrid workplaces and how physical distance can mask, not eliminate, power struggles.
>>When the Best Performers Leave
“I’ve seen bosses quietly engineer ways to push out brilliant people.”
Jennifer and Vince unpack the dynamic where insecurity—not excellence—shapes who gets to stay.
>>Conflict is Not the Enemy
“Most people waste time fighting battles that could’ve been solved with a conversation.”
She breaks down how conflict-avoidance fuels politics—and why stepping back to understand styles and misalignment is essential.
>>Clarence Jones’ Test for Staying or Leaving
“You won’t prevail unless the powerful majority sees that what you want is in their interest.”
Jennifer shares hard-earned political wisdom: how to evaluate whether your values and goals can survive the system—or if it’s time to walk.
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