In this episode of The Conversation, Clint Padgett sits down with Juliet Funt, author of “A Minute to Think” and Founder & CEO at JFG (Juliet Funt Group). Juliet shares the origin story of her leadership philosophy, how she went from improv comedy to boardroom strategy, and what she’s learned from helping companies like Spotify, Costco, and ESPN fight burnout and reclaim creativity. The two discuss the power of strategic pauses, why “white space” is more than just time to rest, and how a few quiet minutes each day can drive sharper thinking, better decisions, and stronger performance at every level. This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Juliet Funt, author of “A Minute to Think” and Founder & CEO at JFG (Juliet Funt Group), they talk about the cultural forces that are overwhelming today’s workplaces. Juliet shares her research on the “thieves of time” and how high performers can reclaim their clarity and creativity by using simple tools like wedges, white space, and hallway time. The two also discuss how burnout manifests in modern organizations, how asynchronous communication is evolving, and why not all conversations belong in a digital frame. This is the second part of a two-part conversation.