Breaking Rank
Podcast launching January 8, 2026. Leadership without permission. Because the best leaders don't fall in line. They break rank.
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The Myth of “Paying Your Dues”: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough
The Myth of “Paying Your Dues”: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough
We’ve all heard the story.Work hard. Keep your head down. Pay your dues. Be patient.And one day, the corporate gates will open, the ladder will appear, and career nirvana will be yours.For most of us, that day never comes.Not because we didn’t work hard enough, but because hard work alone was never the deciding factor.Hard Work Barely Makes the CutLet’s say the quiet part out loud.Hard work is the baseline.It is expected. It is assumed. It is replaceable.Most organizations operate under the beli
Liberation as a Leadership Strategy
Liberation as a Leadership Strategy
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The Power of the Pause
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Choosing Myself: Trauma, Power, and the Refusal to Shrink
Choosing Myself: Trauma, Power, and the Refusal to Shrink
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Podcast · Diana Lauritson · Breaking Rank is the podcast redefining what leadership looks like when you stop following the rules and start following your truth. Hosted by Diana Lauritson, a seasoned legal business development leader, storyteller, and advocate for authentic leadership, Breaking Rank spotlights the professionals who were never meant to “fit the mold” … and succeeded anyway. Each episode goes beyond titles and résumés to uncover the real moments that shape leaders. If you've ever felt out of place in a room, doubted your seat at the table, or wondered if your authenticity could cost you opportunities, this podcast is your permission slip to break rank. Whether you’re rising in your career, reinventing yourself, or learning to lead without permission, this is your space to feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Because the best leaders don’t fall in line – they break rank.
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Breaking Rank is a leadership podcast and consulting platform offering authentic leadership insights, coaching, workshops, and career reinvention support for modern professionals.
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Breaking Rank is a leadership podcast redefining what it means to lead with authenticity, courage, and identity in today’s workplace. Hosted by Diana Lauritson, the show spotlights nontraditional and underestimated leaders — women, Black women, first-generation professionals, entrepreneurs, reinventors, survivors, and quiet disruptors who’ve built powerful careers by breaking away from outdated leadership stereotypes and leading on their own terms. Each bi-weekly episode goes beyond titles and résumés to explore the real stories behind modern leadership: the reinventions, the resilience, the identity navigation, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs that shape leaders long before success becomes visible. Because the best leaders don’t fall in line — they break rank.
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Management Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Breaking Rank is the podcast redefining what leadership looks like when you stop following the rules and start following your truth. Hosted by Diana Lauritson, a seasoned legal business development l…
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