Work Sucks, But I Like It
How we define work needs to change today. Work Sucks, But I Like It is a show that challenges the narrow way we’ve come to define work. Most people answer the question, “What do you do?” with a job title—but that barely scratches the surface of human potential. This podcast digs deeper as success in our work is not about good luck, it's good "skills".
Tony is a Quality Manager in the aerospace industry, columnist writer for Thermal Processing Magazine, and 500RYT Yoga Teacher. He is currently pursuing his PhD in I/O Psychology and is the author of "The Impression of a Good Life: Finding Your Song and Dance" and "Don't Let Life Pass You By: Win the Game of Work and Play".
Work Sucks, But I Like It
E49: Why Successful People Stop Living by the Clock with Kirk McCarley
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What happens when the clock keeps ticking… but your values start slipping?
In this episode, Kirk McCarley — HR executive turned coach and longtime contributor with ESPN — pulls back the curtain on corporate life, ethical pressure, and the moment he refused to compromise his integrity. After 35+ years in HR, he shares what really drives good people out of organizations — and why leadership today often confuses profit with purpose.
From lessons learned in the boardroom to stories connected to University of Connecticut athletics, this conversation challenges you to ask a hard question:
If you graded your values at work right now… would you pass?
Connect with Kirk:
https://theseedsowercoach.com/
Want to find out more? Check out the website:
www.worksucksbutilikeit.com
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