Success Leaves Clues Ep. 284 - Special Roundtable - Trust, Flexibility, and Performance: The Real Return to Work Conversation
Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald · 2026-02-26 · 1h 6m
Episode notes
In this special roundtable episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin and Al bring together three experienced leaders for a candid, practitioner-level conversation on one of the most emotionally charged leadership topics today: return to work vs remote work. Featuring: Amanda Small, Head of People & Culture; Cerys Goodall , Operations Leader; and Elizabeth Lynch , HR Consultant and Culture Advisor, this discussion moves beyond headlines and into real-world leadership tension. Is return to office about location? Or is it about trust, accountability, and clarity of outcomes? If you are a CEO, founder, HR leader, executive, or manager navigating return to office mandates, hybrid models, or remote work performance, this episode offers grounded insight from leaders living this reality every day.