We’ve officially entered circle back season, that magical time of year when calendars are full, inboxes are louder than ever, and everyone is mentally halfway into next year already.
In this special end-of-year episode, Katrina and Rachel reflect on wrapping up 2025, share a few laughs about December chaos, and pull back the curtain on what’s coming next for the Managed Chaos Podcast.
Season 3 officially launches January 21, 2026, sticking with the same Wednesday cadence and 15-minute, jam-packed episode, just with some fresh twists and new voices.
Whether you’re closing out the year strong or already manifesting your 2026 plans, this episode is equal parts reflection, humor, and momentum to help you move forward with intention.
As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
🔗 Connect with Katrina Purcell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
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What a year. In this episode of the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel and Katrina revisit the predictions they made at the start of 2025 and break down what actually happened, what surprised them, and what still feels unresolved.
From the rapid (and chaotic) evolution of AI to the rise of seamless customer experiences, micromarkets, and the growing importance of authentic storytelling, this conversation is an honest, thoughtful reflection on how business trends really played out. They unpack where expectations met reality, where things moved slower than anticipated, and why the human element matters more than ever as technology accelerates.
If you’re a founder, operator, or leader trying to make sense of an unpredictable business landscape, this episode offersclarity, humor, and perspective to help you head into the next year with intention.
As always, we give you the startup businessrundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
🎧 HostsRachel AndersonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader/Katrina PurcellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/ 🌐 Podcast Websitehttps://themanagedchaospodcast.com✨ Special Offer from Pobl.io Outsourcing US tech talent shouldn’t be a challenge. With pobl.io You’ll get high-quality teams on demand and enjoy huge cost savings for your business. Try it now at pobl.io. Mention the amazing Managed Chaos when you email us and get a free market data report. 📧 Contact: contact@pobl.io
In this episode of the Managed Chaos Podcast, Katrina sits down with Clara Ma, Founder and CEO of Ask a Chief of Staff, to unpack the evolving and often misunderstood role of the Chief of Staff.Clara shares her journey from Chief of Staff to accidental founder, highlighting the adaptability, resilience, and chaos management required to build both a business and a thriving professional community. Together, they explore how Chiefs of Staff can better support executives, navigate ambiguity, and use community intelligence to grow stronger in their roles.This episode is a must-listen for Chiefs of Staff, founders, operators, and leaders navigating growth, complexity, and change.🔗 Connect with Clara & Ask a Chief of StaffClara Ma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claramaAsk a Chief of Staff Newsletter: https://askachiefofstaff.substack.com/Ask a Chief of Staff Website: https://www.askachiefofstaff.comAsk a Chief of Staff Community: https://ask-a-cos.notion.site/Introducing-The-Ask-a-Chief-of-Staff-Community-8b093f5af6134b6c9267e3c2804a87ecAs always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.✨ Special Offer from Pobl.io Outsourcing US tech talent shouldn’t be a challenge. With pobl.io You’ll get high-quality teams on demand and enjoy huge cost savings for your business. Try it now at pobl.io. Mention the amazing Managed Chaos when you email us and get a free market data report. 📧 Contact: contact@pobl.io
Starting a business is no small feat, and the first 12 months can make or break your momentum. In this episode, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson dive deep into the critical milestones every startup should aim for: validation, customer engagement, building a solid foundation, and knowing when (and how) to scale.They unpack the importance of documenting processes, hiring intentionally, maintaining a strong support network, and staying grounded in your “why.” You’ll also hear practical insights on self-care, tracking meaningful metrics, and celebrating small (but mighty!) wins along the way.If you're navigating year one or supporting someone, this conversation is packed with real talk, encouragement, and clarity to keep you moving forward.✨ Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader/✨ Connect with Katrina:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/🌐 Podcast Website: themanagedchaospodcast.com🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.✨ Special Offer from Pobl.io Outsourcing US tech talent shouldn’t be a challenge. With pobl.io, you’ll get high-quality teams on demand and enjoy huge cost savings for your business. Try it now at pobl.io. Mention 'Managed Chaos' when you email us and receive a complimentary market data report. 📧 Contact: contact@pobl.io.
Can startups really give back before they “make it”?
Spoiler: YES, and it might just be one of the smartest competitive advantages you have.
In this episode of the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel and Katrina break down why social responsibility isn’t just a feel-good move, it attracts talent, builds customer trust, strengthens culture, and helps your brand stand out in a crowded market.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why “giving back” isn’t only about money
✅ Simple, realistic ways early-stage startups can make an impact
✅ How brands like TOMS, Bombas, and Little Words Project leverage purpose for growth
✅ How to measure impact and weave it into your company culture
✅ Why you don’t have to wait to be big to make a differenceWhether you’re bootstrapped, pre-seed, or just getting your idea off the ground, this episode will show you how purpose and profit can grow together.
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As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
Connect with Katrina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader/Learn more about the podcast: https://themanagedchaospodcast.com/
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In this episode of the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel Anderson sits down with Nicole Cuervo, Founder and CEO of Spring Rose, an adaptive apparel company reshaping how women with limited mobility experience comfort, confidence, and dignity.Nicole shares the deeply personal story that inspired Spring Rose, rooted in her grandmother’s struggle with chronic pain. She walks us through the realities of building a mission-driven brand, how she uses customer feedback to shape every product decision, and the balancing act of honoring purpose while still running a sustainable business.If you’re a founder, product builder, or anyone who cares about human-centered design, this conversation is packed with insight and heart. ✨ Tune in to learn:• Why adaptive apparel needs to be built with customers, not just for them• How Spring Rose gathers deep, meaningful user insights• The surprising tension between mission and margin• What every early-stage founder should prioritize• Why resilience (and a little ignorance!) might be an entrepreneur’s strongest assetLinks & Resources:Spring Rose Website: https://www.springrose.co/pages/about-usSpring Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springrose.co/Spring Rose on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/springrose.coConnect with us:Managed Chaos Website: https://www.themanagedchaospodcast.com/Rachel Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader/Katrina Purcell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.✨ Special Offer from Pobl.io Outsourcing US tech talent shouldn’t be a challenge. With pobl.io, you’ll get high-quality teams on demand and enjoy huge cost savings for your business. Try it now at pobl.io. Mention 'Managed Chaos' when you email us and receive a complimentary market data report. 📧 Contact: contact@pobl.io.
This week, Katrina Purcell sits down with Adriana Carrig, founder and CEO of Little Words Project, to talk about what it really takes to grow a nationally loved brand, while keeping your sanity intact.
From navigating warehouse moves and personnel changes to balancing motherhood, loss, and leadership, Adriana opens up about the real chaos behind the scenes.
They dive into:
• The wild ride of scaling Little Words Project over 12 years
• What it means to stay self-funded and creatively in control
• Building community through kindness and connection
• Managing chaos as a founder, mom, and partner
• The story behind those iconic bracelets (and a few Taylor Swift moments!)
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a mission-driven brand while keeping your feet on the ground, this episode will hit home.
🎧 Tune in for an honest, inspiring, and downright human conversation about resilience, creativity, and the beautiful mess of entrepreneurship.
👇 Watch now and let us know in the comments, what’s your Little Words Project word right now?
As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
🌐 Learn more:
• Little Words Project: https://www.littlewordsproject.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-words-project/
Pricing is one of the trickiest parts of running a business. Whether you’re a solopreneur trying not to undercharge, or a growing company trying to stay competitive, pricing goes far beyond numbers, it’s strategy, perception, and customer psychology.
In this episode of Managed Chaos, Katrina and Rachel tackle the art (and science) of pricing. They dig into how to price your products or services strategically, when to adjust, and why pricing is a living, evolving strategy that should grow with your business.
You’ll learn:
• The fundamentals of pricing for solopreneurs and startups
• How to balance cost, value, and customer perception
• What big brands can teach us about flexible pricing
• Why listening to your customers helps you find your “sweet spot”
As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
👥 Connect with us:
Rachel Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelandersonpivot/
Katrina Purcell — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🌐 Visit us at www.managedchaospod.com
#StartupPodcast #PricingStrategy #EntrepreneurTips #SmallBusiness #ManagedChaosPodcast #Solopreneurs #BusinessStrategy #MarketingTips #BusinessGrowth #Leadership
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This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel Anderson and Katrina Purcell dig into the biggest headlines shaping the startup world — from the recent AWS outage to what the Q3 2025 venture capital report reveals about where the money’s really going.
They unpack the growing concentration of funding in AI, what it means for non-AI startups, and how founders can build sustainable growth strategies in an unpredictable market.
Rachel and Katrina also share Q4 predictions and practical advice for navigating shifting investor priorities and market confidence.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ What the AWS outage revealed about business resilience
✔️ Why VC funding is up — but only for a few big players
✔️ How non-AI startups can stay competitive
✔️ The importance of sustainable, customer-driven growth
✔️ Smart moves for founders heading into Q4
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
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This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Katrina Purcell sits down with Daisy Onubogu, a creative operator, community-builder, and systems thinker who has led teams across tech, venture capital, hospitality, and nonprofits.Daisy shares how she builds lightweight playbooks to bring clarity to chaos, drawing from her experiences leading VIP speaker acquisition at Web Summit, building global community operations at Roam, investing and supporting founders at Backed VC, and leading People Ops at RoomPriceGenie. Today, she’s the architect behind Symphony Collective/TRIBE Festival and host of the Strange Life podcast, where she translates messy human complexity into simple, repeatable practices.Together, Katrina and Daisy unpack how curiosity, creativity, and stakeholder engagement shape effective playbooks, and why the best ones are experienced, not just documented.💡 Highlights:✔️ Why curiosity is the first step in chaos management✔️ Building playbooks that evolve with your team✔️ Balancing structure and creativity in operations✔️ Keeping people, not processes, at the center✔️ How to turn ambiguity into simple, actionable steps🎧 Listen to Daisy🎙️ Strange Life Podcast Hub: https://strangelifepod.com🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3y7c6mC05uQqQvZxStrangeLife▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrangeLifePodcast📰 Substack Newsletter: https://strangelife.substack.com💼 Connect with Daisy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyonubogu🎤 Speaking & Media Inquiries: https://msha.ke/daisyveraonubogu🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:www.themanagedchaospodcast.com👥 Connect on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.✨ Special Offer from Pobl.io Outsourcing US tech talent shouldn’t be a challenge. With pobl.io You’ll get high-quality teams on demand and enjoy huge cost savings for your business. Try it now at pobl.io. Mention the amazing Managed Chaos when you email us and get a free market data report. 📧 Contact: contact@pobl.io
This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel Anderson sits down with Jasz Joseph to discuss one of the biggest blind spots in business: pipeline visibility.
From misaligned sales and marketing teams to disconnected data and lost revenue, they unpack how better visibility, automation, and CRM integration can transform the way your business makes decisions. Jasz shares actionable strategies for creating alignment, tracking the right KPIs, and using data to drive growth, not chaos.
If you’re a startup founder, sales leader, or marketer trying to get your teams on the same page and your numbers in line, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use today.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ Why pipeline visibility is the key to sustainable revenue growth
✔️ Breaking down silos between sales and marketing
✔️ How to use KPIs that actually move the needle
✔️ Smart automation tips that save time and money
✔️ Why connecting your CRM tools builds long-term efficiency
Connect With Our Guest:
https://www.jaszrae.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaszjoseph/
Visit the Managed Chaos website:
www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
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This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson dive into one of the most misunderstood startup concepts, the difference between a Minimally Viable Product (MVP) and a Minimally Lovable Product (MLP).
They unpack how customer feedback can transform your product from “barely working” to “deeply resonating,” and share practical strategies for collecting, interpreting, and acting on feedback that actually moves your business forward.
If you’re building a product, testing an idea, or iterating your next big launch, this episode is packed with tactical advice on how to focus on core problems, not just features, and how to fall in love with the process of iteration.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ The difference between MVP and MLP
✔️ How to craft actionable customer feedback questions
✔️ Why negative feedback is gold (not a gut punch)
✔️ Focusing on the core problem your product solves
✔️ How iteration leads to true product-market fit
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website:
www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
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In this episode of Managed Chaos, host KatrinaPurcell sits down with Carrie Sporer, co-founder of SWAIR, a clean haircare brand built for active individuals. They dive into the parallels between marathons and entrepreneurship, from grueling setbacks to resilience required to keep moving forward.
Carrie shares her startup journey, including launching a brand during the pandemic, overcoming major productdevelopment challenges, and how asking the right questions opened unexpected doors. Together, Katrina and Carrie explore the messy but rewarding path of personalgrowth, resilience, and women in the business world.
✨What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
· How serious setbacks can create powerful redirections
· Why asking questions is a superpower in business
· The role of vulnerability and resilience in growth
· How personal needs inspire product innovation
· Why community support and flexibility are key for founders
🔗 Connect with Carrie Sporer:
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesporer/
· Website: https://www.swairhair.com
🔗 Connect with the Hosts:
· Katrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
· Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
· Managed Chaos: https://www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
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This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson dig into one of the biggest challenges for startups: finding engineering talent. They break down the concept of nearshoring and why it can be a game-changing strategy for scaling teams.
From avoiding time zone headaches to saving on costs and tapping into new tech hubs, this episode unpacks the practical steps founders can take to build nearshore teams that actually work. Plus, they call out the biggest mistakes startups make when hiring globally, and how to avoid them.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ What nearshoring really means (and why it matters)
✔️ How time zones impact collaboration and productivity
✔️ The cost efficiency of nearshore hiring vs. offshore
✔️ Common mistakes startups make when building nearshore teams
✔️ Practical steps to test the process with a small pilot team
✔️ Why communication and cultural alignment are the real keys to success
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
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This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Katrina Purcell sits down with PR strategist and thought leadership expert Lexie Smith to talk about the power of executive branding. From building a strong personal brand to understanding the ROI of putting yourself out there, Lexie shares practical strategies and case studies that show why storytelling and self-awareness are at the heart of lasting impact.
Whether you’re a founder, leader, or executive, this conversation will help you rethink how branding yourself can open doors, build trust, and drive business growth.
💬 If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a crowded market or why personal branding matters as much as your product, this episode is for you.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ Why having a plan is the foundation of personal branding
✔️ The role of self-awareness in building your brand
✔️ Common pitfalls leaders face when branding themselves
✔️ How storytelling makes your brand relatable and engaging
✔️ Case studies showing ROI on executive branding
✔️ Why investors often back the entrepreneur, not just the product
🔗 Connect with Lexi Smith:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexie-smith-pr/
Website: https://growthmodeon.com/
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson dive into the messy, magical world of ideation. From those sparks of inspiration to the all-consuming excitement of new business ideas, they unpack how to thrive in the ideation stage and when it’s time to shift toward execution.
Whether you’re brainstorming your first startup or iterating on your tenth, this episode is packed with practical insights on creativity, collaboration, and validation, the building blocks of turning ideas into reality.
Highlights:
✔️ How regular “boredom walks” fuel creativity
✔️ Signs you’re in the ideation stage (and why that’s powerful)
✔️ Why collaboration makes ideas stronger
✔️ The role of validation in moving toward execution
✔️ Why it’s okay to let go of ideas that don’t stick
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel Anderson and Katrina Purcell unpack a recent MIT report on generative AI that revealed a staggering stat: 95% of AIdeployments deliver no measurable return.
What does this mean for small businesses, startups, and leaders trying to adopt AI into their workflows? Rachel andKatrina explores the challenges, opportunities, and messy realities of integrating AI into business. From treating AI like an intern that needs training, to why pilot projects often fail, to the rise of employee-driven AI usage outside company policies, this episode is a roadmap for leaders who want to harness AI without getting lost in the hype.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ What small businesses can learn from failed AI pilots
✔️ Why AI isn’t replacing jobs, but can handle mundane tasks
✔️ The growing need for clear AI policies in companies
✔️ How education and leadership must adapt to AI’s rise
✔️ Why AI adoption follows an S curve — and what that means for you
🌐 Visit the ManagedChaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
This week on the Managed Chaos Podcast, Rachel Anderson sits down with Raven O'Neal to unpack the realities ofstartup chaos, from networking and co-founding to funding, mental health, and building an authentic communitysupport.
Raven has dedicated her career to helping womenentrepreneurs thrive. Through strategic guidance and ecosystem-building, she’s helped women-led startups secure over $100M in funding and supported more than300 founders in navigating growth. She is also the founder of the Hacking the Patriarchy Podcast (a platformchallenging systemic barriers), Fem-Led News (amplifying women’s business narratives), and Startup Women NC (a community for North Carolina women entrepreneurs).
Together, Rachel and Raven explore the importance of creating a personal board of advisors, prioritizing tasks thatgenerate revenue quickly, and the necessity of protecting mental health while building a business.
💡 Key Takeaways
✔️Networking can lead to meaningful connections
✔️Mental health is crucial for startup success
✔️Community support provides valuable resources
✔️Funding alleviates stress and enables growth
✔️A personal board of advisors can change the game
✔️Chaos is part of the entrepreneurial journey
🔗 Connect with Raven O’Neal:
Website: https://savvygal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenroneal/
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get towork.
Growth hacking isn’t just for Silicon Valley unicorns — your startup can do it too.
In this week’s episode of the Managed Chaos podcast, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson reveal how to use creativity, data, and speed to fuel business growth without burning through your budget.
From legendary wins like Hotmail and Airbnb to real-life lessons learned from experiments gone wrong, you’ll hear exactly what works, what doesn’t, and how to adapt it to your own company.
💡 Highlights:
✔️ The mindset shift that separates growth hacking from traditional marketing
✔️ How to leverage free or low cost tools for maximum impact
✔️ Why community platforms like Reddit can spark innovation
✔️ The value of building in public to attract customers early
✔️ How to test and validate growth ideas quickly
✔️ Making data driven decisions without slowing down creativity
🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com
👥 Connect on LinkedIn:
Rachel Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
Katrina Purcell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/
🎧 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.
This week on the Managed Chaos podcast, Rachel Anderson and Katrina Purcell tackle one of the most pressing topics in today’s business world: remote and hybrid team management. As more companies navigate flexible work environments, leaders are faced with a new set of challenges around communication, accountability, and culture-building.From hybrid work disparities to remote onboarding strategies, this episode dives deep into how founders and managers can adapt traditional leadership practices to meet the demands of a distributed workforce—without losing productivity or team cohesion.💬 Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a seasoned team, this conversation is packed with insights to help you lead more effectively, from anywhere.💡 Highlights:✔️ 95% of management can be remote—if you do it right✔️ Hybrid work requires intentionality to avoid team imbalances✔️ Culture doesn’t need four walls to thrive✔️ Tools + feedback loops = remote alignment success🎧 Listen in for tactical advice on making remote leadership work—for you and your team.🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.themanagedchaospodcast.com👥 Connect on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell🎙 As always, we give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes for you to get to work.