Work for Grown-ups: escaping the parent:child leadership dynamics at work

"Companies have long treated employees like children, micromanaging their tasks and monitoring every move, hoping to boost productivity. The problem is that this approach undermines trust and stifles innovation, parenting employees instead of supporting them. Sammy Burt, author of What Is a Grown-Up Anyway, is working to shift this mindset. She helps organizations embrace a “grown-up” approach that fosters autonomy, confidence, and more empowered, innovative workplaces— treating employees as the adults they are." https://open.spotify.com/show/7AvxuPuffc2y5eXcqW0QXv

Cover art of the podcast Work for Humans

"Sammy Burt is a professional facilitator, systems coach, and leadership consultant at Farleigh Performance. Her upcoming book, What Is a Grown-Up Anyway, explores the complexities of adulthood and personal growth through insightful storytelling and practical guidance.

In this episode, Dart and Sammy discuss:

- How companies “parent” employees

- Treating employees as adults at work

- Distinctions between adults and grown-ups

- Joy, grieving, and empathy in the workplace

- The link between child-like behavior and innovation

- Transactional analysis in the workplace (parent:child leadership)

- Adult development theory

- And other topics…

Sammy Burt is a professional facilitator, systems coach, and leadership consultant at Farleigh Performance. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in both corporate and creative industries, she specializes in empowering clients to build resilience, develop leadership skills, and navigate change with confidence. Sammy is also the author of the upcoming book What Is a Grown-Up Anyway, where she explores the complexities of adulthood and personal growth through insightful storytelling and practical guidance."