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Creating What's Next

Kevin Kermes, Brandi Copeland

For senior operators done with the machine. Essays on identity, agency, and the work after a long career.

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  • Kevin Kermes

    I write about creating what's next while I do the same. Army Infantry, 2 exits, 57,000+ readers. This is where the quietly ambitious build the chapter after the title.

  • Brandi Copeland

    Better workplaces are built in the small, everyday moments. I help people make those moments count. Real talk on corporate absurdity, difficult conversations, and becoming a next-level leader. 15+ years in employee experience at Disney & NBCU.

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