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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

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/Support the showWant to find out more? Check out the website:www.worksucksbutilikeit.com

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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 U...

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