{"podcast":{"title":"You Might Try This","slug":"you-might-try-this-7688437","podcast_index_feed_id":7688437,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/you-might-try-this/","website_url":"https://youmighttrythis.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/72b59b77-59e3-461d-a87b-fc09cd8d1e47/You-might-try-this.jpg","author":"Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan","episode_count":22,"summary":"Leadership is complicated, especially when you’re figuring it out in real time. You Might Try This is a weekly podcast for people who want to lead well without , burning out, selling out, or pretending they have it all figured out. Hosted by executive coaches Stacey Philpot and Cade Cowan, the show brings decades of experience working with leaders at global brands like Nike, Google, Walmart, and Microsoft into honest, practical conversations about what leadership really looks like day to day. Each episode explores the messy, human side of work, from managing your first team and navigating power dynamics to building confidence, handling conflict, and staying grounded in high-pressure environments. Through real stories, proven frameworks, and thoughtful coaching, Stacey and Cade offer tools you can actually use, not just theories that sound good on paper. If you’re ambitious, thoughtful, and trying to grow your career while staying true to yourself, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation on Instagram @YouMightTryThis.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:17:08.478219+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437"},"episode":{"title":"The Trust Equation: Why social capital isn't a \"vibe\"—it's a calculated asset","slug":"the-trust-equation-why-social-capital-isn-t-a-vibe-it-s-a-calculated-asset","published_at":"2026-03-30T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437/the-trust-equation-why-social-capital-isn-t-a-vibe-it-s-a-calculated-asset","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437","url":"https://youmighttrythis.com/episode/the-trust-equation-why-social-capital-isnt-a-vibeits-a-calculated-asset","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0fc2031d-bf92-4503-a0e0-16d03e5a82da.mp3","summary":"In this conversation, Stacey and Cade take a closer look at social capital and why trust sits at the center of it. They break down what trust really means in practice, introducing the trust equation and its core components: credibility, reliability, and intimacy. The discussion also examines how self-interest can either strengthen or undermine trust, depending on how it shows up in our actions and decisions. Together, they explore how these dynamics play out in leadership and everyday relationships, from building influence to maintaining strong professional connections over time. The conversation offers thoughtful, practical insights into how trust is earned, how it can be damaged, and what it takes to intentionally build and sustain social capital in meaningful, lasting ways. Takeaways: Trust is an asset that accumulates over time The trust equation breaks down trust into credibility, reliability, and intimacy Self-interest can undermine trustworthiness Effective leaders prioritize understanding others' needs Building trust requires a balance of generosity and reliability Chapters 03:08 Understanding the trust equation 06:54 Credibility and leadership perception 11:05 Reliability and keeping commitments 13:47 Building connection and psychological safety 24:53 Givers, takers, and building social capital To learn more about us and the podcast, visit youmighttrythis.com and check us out on social media @youmighttrythis #leadership #credibility #trust","meta_description":"In this conversation, Stacey and Cade take a closer look at social capital and why trust sits at the center of it. They break down what trust really means…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1939,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-might-try-this-7688437/episodes/the-trust-equation-why-social-capital-isn-t-a-vibe-it-s-a-calculated-asset/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-might-try-this-7688437/the-trust-equation-why-social-capital-isn-t-a-vibe-it-s-a-calculated-asset.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}