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Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast

A quiet diplomat. A mystery man. A unicorn in leadership.Dag Hammarskjöld was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, a Nobel Prize winner, a philosopher, and a poet. But history has only told a fraction of the real story. Was he the cold, detached bureaucrat the media portrayed him to be? Or was he something far more complex—someone with passion, humor, and a fire beneath the frost?Welcome to Decoding the Unicorn, the podcast where we go beyond the headlines and into the mind of one of

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Episode 4 - The Digital Landscape of Work, the Status...

Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast ·

2025/03/25

In this episode, I'm joined by Founder & CEO of Grapevine Software, Zach Wright. Key topics: ✔️ The news stories telling us that remote work is dead, RTO is king, and that all employees now somehow prefer hybrid arrangements. 🤔 Is this true? ✔️ Dag believed that leadership was about service, not status. In a fully remote environment, how can leaders make sure that employees still feel seen, valued, and appreciated outside of the typical brick-and-mortar office? ✔️ Some compani...

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Episode 3 - Dag Hammarskjöld & the Power of...

Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast ·

2025/03/18

aka: TTW Dag met all 4,000 employees at the UN. When Dag Hammarskjöld became Secretary-General of the United Nations, he did something that no one expected—he took the time to meet every single UN staff member, from the basement to the top floor. That’s over 4,000 people. Individually! This wasn’t a publicity stunt. It wasn’t about ego. It was about connection. Yet, despite this, myths about introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) persist. We’re often told we need to “come out of ...

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Episode 2 - Introverts & Management: The Hidden...

Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast ·

2025/03/11

When you think of a leader, do you picture someone loud, brash, and commanding? Society often equates leadership with extroversion (especially in the West), but history tells a different story. In this episode, I'll challenge the myth that leaders have to be loud in order to be effective. I'll explore how introverted leadership works, particularly by studying the example of Dag Hammarskjöld, and why it’s often more impactful in the long run. Key topics: ✅ Why society assumes leaders must be e...

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Episode 1 - The Crisis of Extroverted Leadership: Why...

Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast ·

2025/03/04

In a world that rewards loud voices, where does that leave the quiet leaders? Today, politics, business, and media glorify "charisma" over competence, mistaking performance for wisdom. But what if true leadership doesn’t look like the loudest voice in the room? In this episode, we'll explore the bias toward extroverted leadership, why it's failing us, and how leaders like Dag Hammarskjöld offer a desperately needed alternative. Topics include: ✅ How modern leadership favors showmanship over...

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Introductions

Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Welcome to Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast. What is this? Who am I? What can you expect? New episodes forthcoming in March! *** You can find my book Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld on Amazon.

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Coming Soon – Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast! 🦄

Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Get ready to uncover the real Dag Hammarskjöld. Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast goes beyond the history books to explore Hammarskjöld’s leadership, spirituality, and the myths that have shaped his legacy. Subscribe now and be the first to hear new episodes. You can find Sara's book Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld on Amazon. Episodes drop in March!

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