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Does a healthy workplace culture start at the top? In Part 1 of Unscripted at Work, host Dr. Katie Farah sits down with entrepreneur and CEO Brian Hess, founder of The Pavement Group and Top Contractor School, to explore how leadership shapes workplace culture and impacts lives beyond the office.

Brian shares his leadership journey, the importance of leading by example, and why trust, accountability, self-reflection, and open communication are essential to building successful organizations. Together, they discuss psychological safety, empowering employees, overcoming micromanagement, and the value of mentorship.

Through personal experiences and real-world examples, they reveal how effective leadership creates a ripple effect that extends beyond employees to their families and communities. Discover why great leadership isn't just about business success—it's about investing in people and creating lasting positive change.

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In this introductory episode of Unscripted at Work, Dr. Katie Farah shares the personal and professional experiences that inspired her to create the podcast. After more than 20 years in medicine and leadership, she began recognizing recurring patterns of unhealthy workplace culture, ineffective leadership, disrespect, and environments where employees felt minimized or afraid to speak up.

Katie explains why workplace culture matters, what healthy leadership can look like, and how individuals can recognize unhealthy situations, protect their self-worth, and decide what comes next. Unscripted at Work will feature honest conversations, real stories, practical tools, and lessons designed to help people navigate workplace challenges, build healthier relationships, and find the confidence to rewrite their own script.

This Podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy.

Thank You!