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Introducing: Ask Muriel Anything

Mar 16, 2026

Summary

In this "Ask Muriel Anything" episode, host Muriel Wilkins and producer Mary Du address listener questions on leadership challenges. They discuss how to secure executive sponsors by demonstrating value, navigating co-founder exclusion through curious dialogue, and recovering from costly mistakes using the three A’s: acknowledge, apologize, and action. The episode also covers strategies for gauging team perception when feedback seems withheld.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Muriel Wilkins Evolve and Superhuman AI Intro: Q&A format with producer Mary How to identify and secure a career sponsor Addressing exclusion by a co-founder Sponsors: Alma Therapy, Cozy Earth, NetSuite Recovering from a major leadership mistake Navigating perceived withholding from peers Outro and final sponsor message
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