In this episode of What’s Up at Work?, host Sam Clyde Schroeder sits down with Micki Byrnes, Chief Communications Officer and Senior Advisor at Adcom, and former President and General Manager of WKYC, to talk leadership, reinvention, and the surprising career lessons learned from decades in the media.From her early dreams of being a forest ranger to leading one of Cleveland’s most visible organizations, Micki shares how she navigated career pivots, built a resilient workplace culture, and found new purpose after retirement (for exactly two weeks).You’ll hear her take on self-advocacy, the transition from creative to executive leadership, and why she still brings her lunch every day.Timestamps:Enjoying What’s Up at Work? Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and if you found this conversation helpful or inspiring, leave us a quick review. It helps more leaders like you find the show.