Market research on the NYC subway this evening:
I asked a young Black woman — a recent college grad with her mom — what she and her peers care about at work.
The answer wasn't culture or perks.
It was:
Pay that reflects your worth and expertise. An environment that doesn't drain you. Accountability across the board. She explained that she believed "accountability keeps bad actors from winning."
Live conversations cut through every leadership book and AI-generated post.
Pay people. Create a safe environment. Hold people accountable.
Ignore the future of work at your own risk.
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