How We Worked On Our Sense of Urgency Over Time

We’ve all felt it—the push to act fast, fix it now, move ahead. But what happens when that urgency undermines the very culture we’re trying to build?

In this reflective and revealing episode, Sangita Kumar and Fong Marcolongo explore how “sense of urgency”—a hallmark of dominant culture—can sabotage belonging, trust, and long-term impact inside organizations. They get real about how this urgency shows up in their own leadership, how it affects teams, and what they’ve learned about slowing down to move forward with care.

They discuss:

• How urgency can isolate leaders and pressure teams

• Why thoughtful pacing builds more inclusive and sustainable workplaces

• The difference between urgency and accountability

• What happened when they shifted from top-down directives to co-created processes

• How behavior change and culture work requires space for feelings, feedback, and iteration

If you're navigating deadlines, managing people, or just trying to lead without replicating harmful systems, this episode offers practical insight and radical permission to slow your roll.

🎧 Listen in and let’s reimagine how we work—without the panic.