Ep 23. Uncertainty Is the Way: Let Go, Create & Question Everything with Joe Mechlinski
Letting go of certainty might be the boldest—and most freeing—move you ever make.
In this episode of The Legacy Branding Podcast, I sit down with Joe Mechlinski—bestselling author, founder of Shift and Latch, and one of the most honest, thought-provoking voices I know. From growing up in Baltimore’s inner city to building mission-driven companies and advising CEOs, Joe’s journey is a powerful reminder that we’re all just figuring it out as we go.
This conversation goes deep.
We talk about unlearning the rules we’ve been handed, challenging the status quo, and making peace with not having it all figured out. Joe shares why curiosity is a superpower, why success can get in the way of growth—and how true legacy isn’t about what you build, but what you help others do. I
f you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start living on purpose, this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in—you might just see your life, your work, and your legacy through a whole new lens.
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Joe Mechlinski is a bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and culture-shifting leader on a mission to change the way we work to transform the way we live.
From surviving food insecurity in inner-city Baltimore to graduating from Johns Hopkins University and founding SHIFT, a nationally acclaimed consulting firm, Joe’s story is one of grit, growth, and giving back.
He’s helped 600+ companies unlock the potential of their people, launched an AI-powered engagement platform (Latch), and written bestselling books like Grow Regardless and Shift The Work.
In this podcast, Joe brings raw insight, bold questions, and deep compassion to the conversation—helping us all think differently, lead better, and live more intentionally.
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00:00 — Introduction