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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of PR After Hours, host Alex Greenwood discusses the 'solo contributor trap,' where top performers are promoted into management roles for which they are unprepared. He explores the implications of this phenomenon, including the costs to organizations and the lack of alternative career paths for individual contributors. The conversation emphasizes the need for better support systems and recognition of different career trajectories in the workplace.📬 Subscribe & Share: If this episode struck a nerve—or made you rethink your last campaign—share it with a colleague. And don’t forget to subscribe to PR After Hours and Alex’s newsletter All the Fits That’s News for more smart takes on branding, media, and marketing.CLICK HERE TO SAVE 50% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.📩 We want to hear from you: How has your relationship with sleep changed over time? 🎤 Send a short MP3 voice memo here — we may feature it on a future episode!Alex on SubstackProfessional Paragraphs on LinkedInAlex's Author Website MATCHMAKER.FM Link to Guest Booking PageAnnouncer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod Music Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.
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