The altitude of leadership: Building unshakable teams in high-pressure industries with Raina Rusnak

Episode notes

In this episode of The Curiosity Current, host Stephanie sits down with Raina Rusnak, Head of Market Research and Business Intelligence at StarKist and CEO of 750 Research, to explore the intersection of mental health and market research. From leveraging qualitative techniques to foster workplace resilience to transforming unemployment into opportunities for growth, Raina shares insights from her book "Sampling Life" and her experience as both a researcher and mountaineer. Whether you're navigating career transitions or leading insights teams, this conversation offers practical strategies for maintaining mental wellness in high-pressure environments while delivering impactful research. Tune in to discover how combining empathetic leadership with methodological rigor can create stronger teams and better insights.

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