Episode
Why Playing It Safe May Be the Riskiest Career Move
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- The Unstuck Career
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- May 22, 2026
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- 408
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Summary
Send us Fan Mail In today's Friday Focus episode, Ken dives into one of the biggest barriers holding professionals back: the comfort of playing it safe. As the landscape of jobs and industries shifts—thanks to changing economies, new technologies, and unexpected policy changes—the old promise of security from a steady job no longer holds true. Ken shares personal insights and real conversations to highlight that true security doesn’t come from your job, your industry, or even the government—i...