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In Episode 12 of The Talent Sherpa Podcast, host Jackson Lynch introduces Jackson’s School of Pain Management (JSoPM)—a leadership framework based on the simple but powerful truth that people only change when staying the same hurts more than evolving.
Through humor, real-world stories (including one involving bathroom performance metrics), and practical strategies, Jackson explains how to use discomfort as a leadership tool to break through inertia.
Whether you're struggling with underperformance, cross-functional collaboration breakdowns, or project delays, JSoPM provides the clarity and urgency necessary to drive action.
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