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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

Dangerous Scripts

from The Talent Brief · host Jeff Ganter

Have you ever made a decision that looked right on paper but felt wrong in your gut?In this episode of The Talent Brief, Jeff Ganter explores the difference between signals and scripts, the subtle but powerful forces that shape our decisions. Signals are the information we receive in real time: hesitation, excitement, discomfort, curiosity. Scripts are the learned beliefs and expectations that often talk us out of listening.Drawing from more than two decades in recruiting and coaching, Jeff unpacks why so many people stay in jobs they've outgrown, delay important decisions, and ignore what they already know. The problem isn't always a lack of clarity. Often, it's a lack of trust in ourselves.If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your next step, this episode will challenge you to stop searching for more proof and start paying attention to what's already trying to get your attention.What signal are you receiving right now, and what script keeps talking you out of listening?

Have you ever made a decision that looked right on paper but felt wrong in your gut?In this episode of The Talent Brief, Jeff Ganter explores the difference between signals and scripts, the subtle but powerful forces that shape our decisions. Signals are the information we receive in real time: hesitation, excitement, discomfort, curiosity. Scripts are the learned beliefs and expectations that often talk us out of listening.Drawing from more than two decades in recruiting and coaching, Jeff unpacks why so many people stay in jobs they've outgrown, delay important decisions, and ignore what they already know. The problem isn't always a lack of clarity. Often, it's a lack of trust in ourselves.If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your next step, this episode will challenge you to stop searching for more proof and start paying attention to what's already trying to get your attention.What signal are you receiving right now, and what script keeps talking you out of listening?

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