Workplace Perspective

Workplace Perspective


Episode #115 – Maladaptations in Corporate America : Lisen Stromberg

April 11, 2023

For today’s episode, our host, Teresa talks with Lisen Stromberg, about ‘Maladaptations in Corporate America.’ Lisen is a leadership and culture strategist, author, and CEO of PrismWork.


Teresa and Lisen talk about her recently coined phrase, ‘maladaptations’ or adaptions women were making in the workplace that were harming or limiting them. These maladaptations were started to categorize the types of behaviors Lisen found many women have adopted to get ahead in their careers.


The 5 Maladaptions:


  • Need to Fit In
  • Need to Fit In to Rise
  • I Need to Sacrifice to Succeed
  • I Need to do it Alone
  • Success is Having it All

To read the articles discussed in the podcast, click here and here


To connect with Lisen: www.prismwork.com



Episode Timestamp

00:06Introduction and Disclaimer


01:16What are Maladaptions?


10:11Break and Public Service Announcement


10:36Why Do You Feel You Need To Adapt?


18:36Teresa’s Closing Remarks