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November 21, 2025 46 mins

In this thought-provoking episode of The Workplace Wonderers, host Blake Cohen (flying solo while Kara Kirby’s on the road) sits down with fellow doctoral cohort member Ronna Weaver to explore one of the most overlooked realities in corporate life: what happens when talented employees get passed over for a promotion. Together, they unpack: The psychological stressors employees face after being passed over—and how leaders can minimize them. Why transparency and coaching matter more than ever in promotion decisions. How qualitative research helps uncover the human side of workplace experiences. The quiet struggle of middle managers—and why 71% feel unsupported. The ways doctoral study and reflection are transforming how both Blake and Ronna see leadership, systems, and self-growth. If you’ve ever been overlooked, led a team through tough transitions, or simply want to understand how empathy and inquiry can reshape leadership, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to make leadership—and workplaces—more human.

Learn more about Ronna Weaver on Linkedin: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronna-weaver-mba-653b229/

Learn more about Kara Kirby at:

Https://InsightsLG.com

Learn more about Blake Cohen at:

https://BlakeEvanCohen.com

 

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