EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Best Career Decisions Often Start as Bad News
from Company of One with Dale Callahan · host Dale Callahan
I just found out I'm losing $50,000 a year in income — and I felt relieved. In this episode, I explain why that meeting wasn't a leadership failure, how the conversation flipped from bad news to real opportunity in twenty minutes, and why one question — "What does this make possible?" — changes how you face hard news, whether it's a career setback or a legal fight with the power company.📋 Full show notes: https://dalecallahan.com/the-best-career-decisions-often-start-as-bad-news/🆓 Free resource — Moving Past Obstacles: https://dalecallahan.comhttps://dalecallahan.com/op/moving-past-obstacles/This is Company of One.Helping professionals stop drifting and take ownership of their work, income, and future.If something in this episode connected with you, send me a message on LinkedIn and tell me what hit home.🌐 dalecallahan.com🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dalecallahan🎙 Company of One Podcast on YouTubeDale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.Director of Engineering Management @ UAB
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I just found out I'm losing $50,000 a year in income — and I felt relieved. In this episode, I explain why that meeting wasn't a leadership failure, how the conversation flipped from bad news to real opportunity in twenty minutes, and why one question — "What does this make possible?" — changes how you face hard news, whether it's a career setback or a legal fight with the power company. 📋 Full show notes: https://dalecallahan.com/the-best-career-decisions-often-start-as-bad-news/ 🆓 Fr...
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