Episode #30
Ep. 30: Calling All Leaders: Let Your Workplace Hero Identity Go with Guest Robb King
“When you take on being the hero, you’re willing to sacrifice relationships and social connections because your worth is tied to producing. There’s pride attached to it.” What resonates when you read this? In this episode of The Rest of Us podcast, Robb King, Facilitator and Founder of Blume Theory, joins Dana in conversation to call us in (not out) about holding tight to the workplace hero identity. Through laughter, honesty, and a framework, Dana and Robb examine the workplace hero identity through the lens of consumption. And in doing so, we talk about why there is magic in being ordinary and how to do L.E.S.S when you default to doing more. Once you’ve listened to this episode, join Dana and Robb on Substack for Afterthoughts , the conversation after the (podcast) conversation. Be sure to subscribe on Substack ( @therestofuspodcast ) and have the conversation delivered to your inbox. What You'll Settle Into What the workplace hero identity is and why so many of us take it on. Examining consumptive behaviors tied to workplace heroes and how such behaviors undermine leadership and a sustainable culture. What it means to do L.E.S.S. A framework that helps workplace heroes shift to doing L.E.S.S. Key Quotes & Insights "There is magic in being ordinary." - Robb King "Consumption is not a good or bad thing. Consuming is doing things at a rate that is not sustainable. It is thinking about taking your and other people’s energy in order to complete unsustainable tasks." - Robb King "When you play the hero, you start to enter a space of loneliness because there is a willingness to sacrifice relationships and social connections because your identity is tied to it. This identity makes you think of yourself as the only." - Robb King ROBB KING is a modern-day griot who helps people and organizations rethink the way they work. Through reflection, storytelling, and thoughtful questioning, he gently challenges outdated beliefs, uncovers unnecessary complexity, and helps leaders and teams discover simpler paths to impact. He creates space for clarity, joy, and sustainable growth, believing there is more than one way to succeed. Through Blume Theory, he helps people explore what doing less at work looks like in practice. As a freelance consultant, he helps organizations find clarity in their work, simplify their operations, and build sustainable ways of working. Visit Blume Theory Follow Robb on LinkedIn PODCAST TEAM Host , Dana Tenille Weekes Editor , Sagheer Muhammad If this episode feels like a message or mirror , feel free to share it with someone who is looking to think about rest differently. ️ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review. (We are grateful for you doing so.) Until next time, rest, my friends. Connect with Us Website: www.therestofuspodcast.com Instagram: @therestofus.podcast @danatenilleweekes Substack: @therestofuspodcast LinkedIn: Dana Tenille Weekes
