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Caleb and Adriele go through the week's news including election updates, upcoming Supreme Court hearings, Apple and Google's potential AI partnership, Walmart's strategy to teach compassion to store managers, and what it means that offices could soon spy on your stress levels. Then, they go deep on the potential TikTok ban, including why lawmakers seem so eager to pass the ban, what backlash they could incur, and if there is an actual good reason for the legislation. [26:52] Next, they propose rethinking imposter syndrome, including the origins of the concept, how intersectionality calls its value into question, and why this renewed focus on imposter syndrome is relevant to leaders. [48:38] All that, plus a valuable tool on closing the pay gap and Bernie Sanders' push for a four-day work week. Discussed today: TikTok Is Its Own Worst Enemy - The New York Times Steven Mnuchin putting together investor group to buy TikTok | US news | The Guardian Should China Own TikTok? - The New York Times It's Time to Reconceptualize What “Imposter Syndrome” Means for People of Color | HBR California Equal Pay Guide - How-to Guide to Equal Pay Learn more at leadershit.show and follow us on Instagram at @Leadersh_t Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Caleb and Adriele unpack President Biden's State of the Union address, Trump's courting of Elon Musk, and the House Republicans' effort to ban TikTok. Next, they look at the week in business news including how some major corporations are trying to take down the National Labor Relations Board, some new data on who's really working from home, and how AI is likely to increase energy usage and accelerate climate misinformation. Then, a new Gallup poll says that younger workers are checked out in the workplace. Caleb leads a deep dive on why is this happening, and more importantly, how employers can keep Gen Z engaged. [25:08] And Adriele looks at the diversity of the Oscars nine years after the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, including both where the Academy is getting it right and how they're still getting it wrong. [39:23] All that, plus the SAT is fully digital now, and what free tuition will mean for the students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Discussed today: The New Challenge of Engaging Workers | Gallup 9 Years after #OscarsSoWhite, here's what diversity looks like at the 2024 Academy Awards | BBC Representation and Inclusion Standards | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Diversity boost helps drive success in Hollywood | Axis Learn more at leadershit.show and follow us on Instagram at @Leadersh_t Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Caleb and Adriele take a lap around the week's biggest stories, including the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's ballot eligibility, radio hosts targeting Black voters with faked AI images, Wendy's surge pricing strategy, the Kellogg's CEO's “Let them eat Flakes” moment, and Apple's huge fine from the EU and what it says that foreign countries are regulating American businesses better than America. Then, they have a wide-ranging conversation about navigating politics in the workplace in 2024 as we lead up to the November election. How should companies prepare to support their employees through a volatile election year? [32:02] And Adriele checks in on the DEI backlash and how it has affected both corporations and individuals working in the DEI space. [58:14] All that, plus how generative AI is transforming healthcare and over-the-counter birth control is about to become widely available. Discussed today: University of Florida Eliminates All D.E.I.-Related Positions | NYT Wall Street's Diversity Shift: Major Banks Rethink DEI Initiatives Amid Conservative Pushback | BNN Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Caleb and Adriele are joined by John Graham, Jr., humanity practitioner and culture transformation consultant whose work centers on improving the lived experiences of marginalized employee populations. They talk about Black History Month and John's vision for the state of the Black experience in the workplace. [29:40] Before that, Caleb and Adriele work through several news stories from the week, including the aftermath of the South Carolina Republican primary, the pending Supreme Court decision about social media, Google Gemini's “diverse” Nazi images, Home Depot being ordered to reinstate an employee who quit over a Black Lives Matter logo, Reddit going public, and whether performance reviews are dying out (and if that's a good thing). All that, plus startups are trying to solve the loneliness epidemic and Greece legalizes same-sex marriage. Guest: John Graham, Jr. Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Caleb and Adriele are joined by Pamela Slim, award winning author, and a small business and licensing IP expert who has spent three decades helping people scale their business. They chat about community work that she's doing with BIPOC entrepreneurs and how to be “architect of liberatory change.” [25:41] But first, they dig into the outcome of Trump's New York civil fraud trial, a new suit brought by New York City against social media giants, including Google, for not protecting children from the harms of their software, and their reactions to the demo of OpenAI's text-to-video software, Sora. All that, plus Mark Cuban's online pharmacy is partnering with Bayer to make contraceptive drugs more widely available and Peanuts' Franklin gets an origin story! [59:26] Guest: Pamela Slim Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Caleb and Adriele break down the boring-til-it-wasn't Super Bowl including a rash of ho-hum ads, a puzzling decision from Uber Eats, and, most importantly, Beyoncé. They look at a wild week in politics, including a decision in Trump's immunity case, Republicans justifying his remarks threatening to incite Russia to attack America's NATO allies, and a Special Counsel statement with which Biden took serious exception. And they unpack new data from Edelman, including why people now dislike innovation. Then, Caleb leads a deep dive on the feasibility and ramifications of Meta's choice to silence political content on Threads and Instagram. [29:11] And Adriele takes a hard look at data that says three-quarters of employers are not regularly checking on staff morale. [46:51] All that, plus Australia gives workers the ‘right to disconnect' after hours, and the Super Bowl stadium was the first to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Discussed today: Our Approach to Political Content | Transparency Center Threads/Insta/Meta silencing political content (Thread) Three quarters of employers do not regularly check on staff morale MHR Global study

Caleb and Adriele look at this week's big stories, including Nikki Haley continuing a seemingly doomed campaign, and news that hundreds of thousands of new jobs are being created — while mass layoffs continue. Also, grocery store inflation is stubbornly not coming down. Plus, who is to blame for Target selling factually incorrect merchandise featuring Civil Rights icons? Next, Adriele goes deep on a question submitted to The New York Times about how to approach interview questions about DEI when you're a member of a marginalized community. [26:40] And Caleb unpacks Walmart offering company stock options to store managers in light of being historically known as a company that takes advantage of low-wage workers. [38:56] All that, plus the U.S. is investing hundreds of millions in industrial decarbonization projects, and women made history at the Grammys. Discussed today: Walmart Offers Store Managers Company Stock to Make Them Feel Like ‘Owners' | The New York Times What's My D.E.I. Training? My Own Life. | The New York Times 85% of workers fear being laid off

Caleb and Adriele go through the week's news including Nikki Haley's ongoing campaign and the $83.3 million decision against Trump. They also look at evidence that consumer spending is fueling better than expected economic growth before jumping into Taylor Swift deepfakes and the FTC launching inquiries into AI deals by tech giants, plus a Cloudflare controversy involving the CEO's response to a recorded firing. Next, they go deep on a study that says young workers see what life looks like for their managers and are saying, “No, thanks.” Is this a short term or long term issue? What is it about being a manager that is so unattractive to young people? [29:31] And they consider the cost to companies who have traditionally been politically neutral remaining silent on sociopolitical issues in an election year. [44:03] All that plus local governments are erasing medical debts, and Amazon is starting to reject police requests for security videos from its Ring doorbells. Discussed today: Young Workers Don't Want to Become Managers — and This Study Uncovers the Reason Why. | Entrepreneur The Cost of Silence: The Impact of Corporate Neutrality on Sociopolitical Issues | DEI in 5

Caleb and Adriele go through the week in politics, and discuss the real possibility of a second Trump administration. They also discuss the state of the economy, including the stock market's all-time high and a study that showed half of recent U.S. inflation being due to high corporate profits. Stanley Cups are also mentioned, begrudgingly. Next, they unpack the ongoing layoffs at Google, WayFair, the L.A. Times, and eBay, innovation units at Google and Walmart shutting down, troubles at Boeing, and Ford's recall of two million SUVs. Then, Caleb leads a deep dive on the effects of AI on politics and the information ecosystem that will influence the presidential campaigns. [27:51] Finally, Adriele lays out the state of the DEI industry at the start of 2024 including how companies can protect their DEI teams from the anti-DEI crusade. [40:44] All that plus U.S. climate pollution fell in 2023 and the gender pay gap has narrowed to the smallest on record! Discussed today: Fake Biden robocall generated by AI | NBC News Politicians supposedly banned from using ChatGPT | NPR Google News Is Boosting Garbage AI-Generated Articles | 404 Media State regulation on AI | NBC News How boards can protect companies from the anti-DEI movement | Fortune Facing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar' With D.E.I. | The New York Times ‘America Is Under Attack': Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade | The New York Times

To celebrate our upcoming 50th episode, we chose our three favorite deep dives from our first year. First up from episode 31 in September, why “feedback” has become so scary, and why “feedforward” is a counterproductive term. [1:03] Next, from episode 14 in May, what it means to create psychological safety in your workplace—especially for Black women, many of whom are bringing workplace trauma with them from prior jobs. [21:50] And finally from episode 42 in December, a deep dive on how economic inequality and unhappiness are intertwined. [40:33] We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Thank you to everyone who has supported, subscribed to, and shared our show this year! Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Learn more at leadershit.show or follow us on Instagram at leadersh_t.

Caleb and Adriele are joined by special guest, Dr. Robert Sutton, an organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford. They talk about bureaucracy, the frustrations of middle managers, his new book with Stanford colleague Huggy Rao, *The Friction Project,* which explores how “smart leaders make the right things easier and the wrong things harder.” [21:54] Before that, they sort through big news stories from the week including a report that 2023 was the hottest year on record, the changing language around ESG, and a slew of major layoffs. They also check in on the state of politics prior to the Iowa Caucuses. Then, Caleb talks about some of the predictions from the Executives Club of Chicago's Annual Economic Forum. All that, plus Ecuador's new Violet Economy law and Google is using AI to reduce traffic in Seattle. [59:45] Discussed today: Bob Sutton: Work Matters Ecuador's Violet Economy Law

Caleb and Adriele kick off 2024 by unpacking The New York Times suing OpenAI and Microsoft, Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation, and new data on return to work and other economic news. Then, they do a deep dive into the impact of hiding some aspect of one's identity at the workplace, also known as “covering.” [24:07] Then they work through NPR's internet predictions for 2024, including intimate relationships with AI, the future of Threads, and more. [39:17] All that, plus carbon-emission-reducing drone deliveries are coming soon, and a new report says we're happy at work! Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Discussed today: Less oversharing and more intimate AI relationships? Internet predictions for 2024 | NPR Uncovering Culture: A Call to Action for Leaders | Deloitte.com Americans haven't been this happy at work since the 1980s | Axios

Caleb and Adriele close out the year by reflecting on 2023 and sharing their thoughts on the upcoming year with six predictions about 2024, including predictions about AI [5:48], social media [15:05], worker empowerment [24:26], the future of DEI and ESG [31:03], the economy [38:20], and politics [43:05]. They also discuss their own futures, the importance of setting goals and taking agency over the future, and the need to stay active and healthy, including the usefulness of under desk treadmills. Share your predictions with us on Instagram at @Leadersh_t. Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Adriele is joined by guest host Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, founder of BWG Business Solutions, an award-winning DEI consultancy designed to help organizations create cultures built on equity, and a contributing writer for Forbes magazine. Together, they reflect on the transformations and changes in the DEI space in 2023 and their hopes and expectations for 2024. They touch on news from the week including Elon Musk's “DEI must die” tweet, the Congressional Black Caucus issuing a letter to corporate America on DEI and racial equity commitments, and how AI is impacting journalists, including the firing of the Sports Illustrated CEO over AI-generated articles. [3:27] Then,, they go deep on DEI in 2023 including the affirmative action decision, lawsuits, compromised DEI roles, organizations dialing back their commitments and more. [22:02] Next, they talk about predictions and hopes for what's ahead including the need to decenter whiteness. All that, plus CheckMyAds.org and the WHO's guidelines for the health of trans and gender diverse people. [49:29] Discussed today: CheckMyAds.org http://www.drjanicegassam.com/ Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace

Caleb and Adriele go through the week's news, focusing on the economy, the college presidents who went in front of Congress to talk about free speech on campus, a startling abortion decision coming out of Texas, Google losing an antitrust case to Epic, Google's Gemini demo, and labor news featuring very different union talks with Microsoft, Amazon and Starbucks. Next, they dive into practical ways to navigate workplace tension and conflict, including a discussion of policies, boundaries, workplace culture, psychological safety, and conflict resolution. [33:02] Then, they unpack how decisions are made around corporate pricing, especially retail pricing, and how it's affecting consumers. [49:58] All that, plus Edward Blum announces he's done suing law firms, new sickle cell treatments, and how a group of nuns are taking on the NRA by becoming shareholders. That's right, just in time for the holidays it's a story about nuns with guns! Discussed today: Corporate America Is Testing the Limits of Its Pricing Power | The New York Times

Caleb and Adriele share good news and bad news about the economy and how it's affecting everyday people, and then get into the week in AI news, including shocking energy use reports and bewildering statements from important players. Then, they go deep on data about happiness globally and the state of the “vibecession” economy. Caleb offers some solutions for moving forward, and recognizing how happiness and the economy are intertwined. [22:48] Then, Adriele talks about how AI can support DEI efforts, including ways her clients and others in the DEI space are using AI to have real impact. [49:08] All that, plus McKinsey says diversity does matter, and minimum wage rates are coming to 20 states on January 1. Discussed today: Why happiness seems to be declining | Peter Attia & Arthur Brooks Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact | McKinsey

Caleb and Adriele celebrate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire before catching up on the latest in the OpenAI debacle—including what the board shake-up meant for diversity in AI leadership. Plus, good news on the economy, new return to work data, and an answer to the question, “What is a restaurant?” Then they go deep on AI and tech governance in light of the capitalists winning the fight over the direction of OpenAI. [27:24] Next, Adriele takes a deep look at the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the end of 2023 in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision on Affirmative Action this year. [43:55] All that, plus Google's new geothermal energy project, and life expectancy is on the rise again! Discussed today: The OpenAI Drama Has a Clear Winner: The Capitalists | The New York Times The Reluctant Prophet of Effective Altruism | The New Yorker New Data: 2023 DEI Trends & 2024 Opportunities | Paradigm DEI backlash hits corporate America | Axios

Caleb and Adriele celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday by focusing on positive trends from the past year, but not before diving into the ongoing Sam Altman Open AI saga, X advertisers bailing after Elon Musk openly supported antisemitism, Meta's advertising policy allowing claims that the 2020 election was rigged, and a Muslim runner who says she was cut from a Lululemon campaign over her religious identity. Then, they go deep on employees feeling less beholden to employers and more vocal in the workplace, [21:58] and what the government is getting right especially around technology, AI and the inflation reduction act. [35:11] All that, plus what we're personally grateful for this season.

Caleb and Adriele check in on strike news from Hollywood and Starbucks, Open AI's dev conference, and how the Israel-Hamas war is creeping into our corporate environments. Then, they go deep on the Right to Repair movement that has haunted Apple, and how it is already bleeding into automotives and other industries. [25:19] Next, Adriele leads a conversation about psychological safety in the workplace, and what it means for your employees to feel like they can take interpersonal risks. [36:26] All that, plus grocery chains are firing their self-checkouts, and the definitive Leadershit review of The Marvels! Discussed today: The right-to-repair movement is just getting started - The Verge The battle over Right to Repair is a fight over your car's data | Fast Company If you make your employees feel too comfortable, they just won't work as hard, study suggests | Fortune A third of managers harbor unconscious fear, leading to $36 billion productivity loss | WorkLife

Caleb is joined by guest host Dr. Danielle Tomson to go deep on the state of American politics. They talk about where we are a year out from the election, including some bad news for the Biden campaign from a New York Times poll, the latest Republican debate, and the geopolitics and state of the Israel-Hamas war and how it's causing an upheaval in both the presidential campaign but also in the boardroom. Then, they go deep on Danielle's Substack piece on making the same mistakes of 2016 in the 2024 election, [44:05] and the question of whether TikTok causing young people to digest and create more extreme content. [1:01:49] All that, plus a breath of fresh air from the University of Ottawa's Muslim and Jewish student associations, and good news from this week's elections. Discussed today: Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden, Times/Siena Poll Finds | New York Times The Great "I Told You So" Why 2024 is looking like 2016, not 2020, all over again| Danielle Lee Tomson Joint letter from the University of Ottawa's MLSA and JLSA

Caleb and Adriele tackle several big stories from the past two weeks, including states suing Meta over child safety, retailers using crime to justify closing underperforming stores, the EV market bubble, new data on the investor backlash against ESG, and AI news from the White House to the Global UK Summit. Then, they go deep into potentially troubling research that says content creators are surging past legacy media outlets as the place where people get their news online.[32:55] Next, Adriele shares simple but transformative guidelines for inclusive sourcing and hiring practices to help leaders build a candidate pipeline that will diversify their workplaces. [45:38] All that plus Discord's reform movement and unions are on a winning streak for the first time in decades. [1:01:55] Please note that the original audio for this episode was uploaded by mistake. Discussed today: BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street turned against environmental and social proposals this year, a clear sign of backlash | Fortune Content creators surge past legacy media as news hits a tipping point | The Washington Post Editors' Note: Gaza Hospital Coverage | The New York Times

Caleb and Adriele answer another round of listener-submitted questions. Why do people expect every company and person to take one side or another? [1:57] How can we mitigate the negative effects of the internet on employees? [19:55] How can non-union workers get corporations to align to their needs? [24:58] Plus, what podcasts, newsletters and other media do they pay attention to and what's the best album for considering who's getting it right and who's stepping in it this week? [31:22] Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Discussed today: Subscribe to Adriele's Newsletter Subscribe to Caleb's Newsletter, Pocket Change Adriele's YouTube channel, DEI in 5 Dave and Caleb's other podcast, Best Album For

After unpacking the latest news from Israel and Gaza, Caleb and Adriele check in on several ongoing stories including Jim Jordan's failing bid to become the new House speaker, Elon's latest plans to make X financially viable, and another round of return-to-office announcements. Then, they go deep on corporate responses to global crises, and which companies are obligated to speak up and when. Next, they react to a “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” from Marc Andreessen that left both of them speechless (not in a good way.) All that, plus the Fed is rethinking debit card swipe fees and Caleb's other podcast is determining the best album for becoming a Swiftie. Discussed this week: The Techno-Optimist Manifesto | Andreessen Horowitz Fed to Propose Lowering Debit-Card Swipe Fees | WSJ Best Album For Podcast

Caleb and Adriele reflect on a difficult week of news out of Israel and Palestine—including how leaders should or shouldn't be responding—before diving into proposed AI-generated content watermarks, the latest in politics and strike news, and CEOs predicting we'll be back in the office five days a week by 2026. (Good luck with that.) Then they return to the war in Israel as a case study to talk about the state of the social media information ecosystem in 2023. Then, they go deep on a new study that shows low quality feedback makes employees want to quit. All that, plus California is mandating diversity data from VC firms and a new A.I. tool is helping with surgery for brain tumors on the operating table. Discussed today: CEOs: you'll be back in office 5 days a week by 2026 | Fortune KPMG 2023 U.S. CEO Outlook The War in Israel Shows How Social Media's Idealistic Era Has Ended | Bloomberg Language Bias in Performance Feedback 2023 | Textio

Caleb and Adriele work through a host of news stories, none bigger than the end of Kevin McCarthy's short tenure as Speaker of the House. They also get into news about the economy, AI (Tom Hanks! Oh my!), Meta's ad-free option, the UAW and Kaiser strikes, and Fast Company's series on out of control CEO pay. Then, they have a wide-ranging conversation with author, speaker, and “Tech Humanist” Kate O'Neill. [19:06] They talk about how the future of technology and AI can be an opportunity if we can align it with humanity's goals, her formative experiences as one of the first 100 employees at Netflix, and the ethics of data collection. All that, plus Governor Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to Diane Feinstein's senate seat, and a whole bunch of good and fascinating climate news. [55:48] Discussed today: Learn more about Kate O'Neill's work Special Report: Understanding out-of-control CEO pay—and why it's a problem | Fast Company It's not all bad news: Wonderful and wild stories about tackling climate change | NPR

Caleb and Adriele run through the week's many news stories, including strike updates from Hollywood and from Detroit (where President Biden joined the UAW picket line). They round up a host of new AI-related stories, and discuss the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon and Rupert Murdoch's retirement. Then, they go deep on a major climate report that says tech solutions to climate change are over-hyped, including unproven carbon capture and hydrogen technologies [27:46]. Next, Adriele shares the insights she gathered from Fast Company's Innovation Festival, including a recurring theme of authenticity as a leadership skill [37:04]. All that, plus Starbucks' reusable cups experiment and a report that says there have been huge increases in hiring people of color from S&P 100 companies since 2020. Discussed today: Highly Negative Views of American Politics in 2023 | Pew Research Center Techno-fixes to climate change aren't living up to the hype | The Verge Fast Company Innovation Festival 6 things Starbucks learned from its reusable cup experiments | GreenBiz After BLM, the S&P 100 Added Over 300k Jobs. 23% Were Black Workers | Bloomberg

Caleb and Adriele go through this week's big news stories, including Jann Wenner's racist ad sexist comments about musicians, the UAW and WGA strikes, and a surprising study that says Gen Z is optimistic about the future. Then, they go deep on the misuse of the phrase “DEI,” and how “DEI training” gets used interchangeably with “implicit bias training” [23:41] and why the word “feedback” has become so scary. [36:31] All that, plus cash bail ends in Illinois, and global data on why you should keep your DEI person [58:07]. Discussed today Gen Z's surprise optimism about the future | Axios Why DEI training doesn't work | WSJ Bosses Say ‘Feedback' Is Too Scary for Some Workers, So They Use This Word Instead | WSJ

Caleb and Adriele run through a litany of stories from the past week, including the AI summit on Capitol Hill, Canada's travel advisory for parts of the United States, a new study that says two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, and how workers fear technology is making their jobs obsolete. Also, after the success of Barbie, where does Mattel go from here? Then, they ask the age-old question, “Does Nissan really need to know about our sex lives?” as they go deep on why new cars are a privacy nightmare. Next, a new survey finds that workers feel a sense of belonging at their jobs—but most people are uncomfortable sharing all aspects of themselves. Why are people “covering,” and what can (and should) employers do to include them? All that, plus the gap between men and women in the workplace is at a record low, and a poll that says 81% of consumers are more likely to purchase products or services from brands whose values align with their own. Articles discussed today: Nearly two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, study finds | Fortune More U.S. Workers Fear Technology Making Their Jobs Obsolete | Gallup Poll ‘Privacy Nightmare on Wheels': Every Car Brand Reviewed | Mozilla.com Redesigning Belonging's Key Findings EY survey finds global workers feel sense of belonging at their workplaces, yet most are uncomfortable sharing all aspects of their identities | ey.com The gap between men and women in the workplace is at a record low | Axios Why Inclusivity Matters | Adweek

Caleb and Adriele are joined by leadership coach, activist and attorney, Karen Walrond, whose new book, Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell, is an investigation in how we can reclaim aging and live a light-filled life along the way. They talk about navigating ageism in the workplace, how marketing has damaged our ability to thoughtfully approach getting older, and how to not be biased against our future selves. Before that, Caleb and Adriele look at new research on CEOs' internal communication skills, more research on remote work being here to stay, and the new trend of “quiet cutting.” All that plus medicare spending in the U.S. has gone way down and studies showing overwhelming support for corporate diversity initiatives across racial, ideological, and generational lines. Discussed today: Karen's website: CHOOKOOLOONKS Pre-order Radiant Rebellion GE-Ipsos poll: Employees want more authentic internal communication | AXIOS Survey: Remote Work Isn't Going Away — and Executives Know It | HBR You've Heard of Quiet Quitting. Now Companies Are Quiet Cutting. | WSJ The American workplace's bias against age | AXIOS Corporate Diversity Initiatives: Overwhelmingly Supported Across Racial, Ideological, and Generational Lines A Huge Threat to the U.S. Budget Has Receded. And No One Is Sure Why. | NYT

Caleb and Adriele react to the first Republican debate and recent moves by the GOP to undermine our democracy, plus lots of other news from the past week: Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales sexually assaulting a member of the Women's World Cup championship team; US job openings declining to their lowest point since 2021; and a new study that says companies that offer flexible work are hiring twice as quickly as those that don't. Then, they go deep on recent lawsuits against two major U.S. law firms over diversity fellowships, and what it means for DEI efforts moving forward. Plus, LinkedIn presented new data that says contract and freelance workers “hope” for vacations while full time workers actually take them. How did we get here and what can be done? All that, plus the Medicare drug negotiations and family leave for grandparents! Leadershit's new website: https://leadershit.show/ Leadershit's new Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/leadersh_t/ Adriele's new DEI in 5 newsletter: ⁠https://www.adrieleparker.com/⁠ Articles covered today: Freelancers hope for vacations, but full-time workers get them | LinkedIn Activist against affirmative action sues law firms over diversity fellowships | The Washington Post U.S. Announces First Drugs Picked for Medicare Price Negotiations Companies are trying a new kind of family leave—for grandparents

Caleb and Adriele are joined by Joe Mull, author of the new book Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work. Together, they discuss how to create conditions at work that lead people to thrive, and how leaders can retain talent in the “Great Resignation” era. Before that conversation, they dive into this week's news, including Goldman Sachs pressuring employees to return to the office five days a week, mortgage rates hitting all-time highs, the Maui wildfires, and menopause being added to health benefits. All that, plus a check-in on the Hollywood strikes and a judge ruling with Montana youths on climate change. Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Guest: Joe Mull Producer: Dave Sandell

As long as there are people, diversity, equity and inclusion needs are here to stay. But what is the state of DEI in the workplace, and just as importantly, what is the future of DEI? This week, our host and resident DEI expert Adriele Parker goes deep on the state of DEI in the workplace. Along the way, she covers how DEI goes beyond recruiting, how leaders can develop skills that push past fear, and how to identify and prioritize DEI goals and measure progress to go beyond individual behavioral change and prioritize systemic change. 

Caleb and Adriele go deep on Zoom's return-to-work policies, and raise an eyebrow at a Fortune article that suggests remote work is one of the reasons we've been avoiding a recession. Plus, the SEC Chairman says he is worried about misinformation from AI driving the next financial crises. Is the causer for concern legitimate? Then, they go deep on the role of the Chief Marketing Officer and what it takes to be successful in today's world. Plus, individuals with autism have high unemployment rates. What can employers do to help reduce that through their hiring practices? All that, plus what it means that factories across Asia are struggling to attract young workers, and the IRS is digitizing! Articles discussed today: Remote work is the reason why Wall Street was wrong about a recession | Fortune The office of the CMO needs a jolt | Fast Company Access to employment: A comparison of autistic, neurodivergent and neurotypical adults' experiences of hiring processes in the United Kingdom | Sagepub.com

Internet legend Guy Kawasaki stops by the podcast to talk to Adriele and Caleb about the potential of Meta's Threads, his frustration with Elon Musk and Ron DeSantis, and why A.I. might solve everything. (A gift from God?) But first, the co-hosts cover off on the week's news, including how even Republicans are getting tired of “woke” crusades, Fitch's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, and whether or not the economy is good or bad right now. Plus, what investing with a gender lens can teach us about women in leadership, whether tattoos in the workplace matter, and why business casual is terrible.

Caleb and Adriele work through several AI stories from the week and the aftermath of the Supreme Court affirmative action decision on legacy admissions before digging into the botched rollout of X (R.I.P. Twitter). Then, they dive deep on Gallup research into the state of the global workforce, asking the question, what can leaders do about quiet quitters? They give advice for managers and a map out a helpful model for one-on-one meetings. Then, they talk about communication skills in the workplace in the era of Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, Instagram and Threads, as well as how to teach skills around interpersonal conflict in the workplace. All that, plus the Biden administration's new rules ensuring mental health parity in insurance coverage and what the Supreme Court's decision in June on the Voting Rights Act means for Black voters. Discussed today: The State of the Global Workplace - Economic Growth Is Slowing: How Should Leaders Respond?

Caleb and Adriele discuss several news stories from the week, including BlackRock adding Saudi Aramco to its board, the Stein lawsuits, innovative ways cities are approaching the housing crisis, and men returning to the office faster than women. Plus, they check in on the state of Threads and Twitter (read Caleb's op-ed in Crain's here) and react to new research that says treatment of workers is the ESG issue that matters most to people. Then, Adriele goes deep on companies ignoring middle managers, despite strong middle managers leading to better retention and financial outcomes. And Caleb wonders, with AI rising, what is the role of creativity? All that, plus the Biden/EPA $20B clean tech fund and the FDA approves the first over the counter birth control. Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Articles discussed this week: Caleb's op-ed in Crains: Meta Twitter rival Threads will reshape social media: Opinion | Crain's Chicago Business Research: The ESG Issues That Matter Most to People Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I. - The New York Times Companies Are Ignoring Their Most Important People: Middle Managers | Built In Investing in middle managers pays off—literally | McKinsey Author Talks: What does it mean to be a good middle manager? | McKinsey Employees Are Losing Sleep Over Rookie Managers, Data Shows | Bloomberg

Adriele and Caleb are back and their mental health is iffy as they dive into the week's news: the Earth is getting hotter as temperatures break records, but our ESG progress is stalling and unsold EV stock is piling up. Meanwhile, Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement, Apple cuts its outlook for the Vision Pro, and the US and EU reach a landmark data sharing agreement. Then, Adriele goes deep on why Black unemployment is so high, and all the structural problems around it. Next, Caleb spins a verbal knot around Threads, Meta's new Twitter killer. The pair ask: is this it for social media? All that, plus the Inflation Reduction Act is almost a year old and having a big impact on climate change; and a new Alzheimer's drug gets FDA approval. Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Discussed today: Zombie Twitter Has Arrived | The Atlantic Instagram's Threads surpasses 100 million users | The Verge US Black Workers Account for 90% of Recent Unemployment Increase | Bloomberg For the second consecutive month Black unemployment has increased | NPR Understanding black-white disparities in labor market outcomes requires models that account for persistent discrimination and unequal bargaining power | Economic Policy Institute Why Black workers still face a promotion and wage gap that's costing the economy trillions | CNBC The impact of the IRA in 100 years | Greenbiz

Adriele and Caleb celebrate their 1000th download of Leadersh*t! Meanwhile, TikTok is getting into publishing, Meta is fighting European regulators, facial recognition is becoming commonplace, and a federal judge tells the Biden administration it can't communicate with social media platforms. Then, Adriele unpacks the Supreme Court decision to effectively end affirmative action for college admissions, and what this means for corporate hiring and DEI teams (spoiler: it's bad.) Next, Caleb asks a big question: what happens when a company becomes too big and too influential to regulate? All that, plus Adriele's book on inclusive leadership reaches a milestone and new legislation in New York City is trying to root out bias in hiring algorithms. Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Discussed today: When companies have more influence than countries | TechCrunch What Killing Affirmative Action Means for the American Workplace The Inclusive Leadership Journal: A 90-Day Journey to Becoming a More Inclusive People Leader by Adriele Parker

Caleb and Adriele talk about the Supreme Court season, including the elections and affirmative action cases, as well as Starbucks' Pride fiasco and Vanderbilt's careless handling of trans patient records. Then, they turn their eye towards a new study that says most employees say their well-being has worsened or stayed the same, but their bosses think it's gotten better. Next, they deep dive on BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's decision to no longer use the term “ESG” and predict the fallout. They also work through the impact of most white American leaders not having diverse friend groups, especially in the context of the loneliness epidemic and the community infrastructure problem. All that, plus a new law protecting pregnant workers and the notable decline in performative allyship for Pride this year. Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Articles discussed this week: • Employees say their well-being has worsened, but bosses disagree: Survey • BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says he's officially retiring 'ESG' as an investing term • 50% of CEOs Have Pay Tied to ESG Goals, up from 15% One Year Ago: IBM Survey • Republicans Launch New Attack on ESG Investing • How diverse is corporate America? There are more Black leaders but white men still run it • The Roots of Structural Racism Project | Othering & Belonging Institute • PRRI Survey: Friendship Networks of White Americans Continue to Be 90% White • New law protecting pregnant workers set to take effect — and it's a big deal

Caleb and Adriele catch up on news, including Tesla winning the charging standard war for EVs, good climate news out of Europe (and the US!). Then they wade through lots of other news including tech office vacancies rising, all the drama with Reddit, and the state of LGBTQ discrimination during Pride month. Then, they dive deep on predictions from experts on the role of AI in the future and a reconsideration of assumptions about the global economy and ask an anxiety-provoking question: are we doing enough? Next, Adriele has feelings about Unilever investing in black women's hair without parallel investments in diversity among their senior leadership. What should they do differently in the short term and long term? All that, plus revolutions in cancer treatment and a look at a company that treats its managers as coaches, resulting in more productive and happier employees. Articles mentioned: As AI Spreads, Experts Predict the Best and Worst Changes in Digital Life by 2035 | Pew Research Center Why It Seems Everything We Knew About the Global Economy Is No Longer True This Salon Works to Understand Black Women's Hair A company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier Is a Revolution in Cancer Treatment Within Reach?

Caleb and Adriele answer listener-submitted questions. What should Target have done? Is AI art theft? Can you imagine working in a VR environment? Plus, how did they find themselves in the careers they have, and how can we best communicate to bring people along on things like digital transformation? All that plus travel wins and losses, and a brand new podcast from Caleb and producer Dave Sandell, Best Album For. 

Caleb and Adriele look at the Republicans entering the presidential race, Chick Fil-A's DEI backlash and what it means for other companies, 3M's $10 billion fine, and how returning to the office can be like a 2-3% pay cut. Then, they go deep on research that says middle management may be most hit by AI, and what that means in light of other research that says middle management jobs are often meaningless. Will it be a chance for people to flourish or will most people flounder? Next, research says that great managers spend more time on praise than criticism. All that, plus Brooklyn's experiment policing itself, and The Little Mermaid and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Hosts: Caleb Gardner & Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell Today's links: It's becoming clear that AI is going to whack the mediocre middle of office workers - Business Insider Bullshit Jobs: A Theory a book by David Graeber Great managers don't spend equal time on criticism and praise - Big Think

Caleb and Adriele discuss the potential debt ceiling deal, the botched Ron DeSantis launch on Twitter, the DEI ban in Texas and HBO Max's rebranding to just … Max. Then, they wrestle with the responsibility of protecting employees from threats to their jobs due to artificial intelligence. Next, companies keep raising prices (and increasing profits), but it's a major cause of inflation. What are the ethical implications of profiting at the expense of both individual consumers and the larger economy? All that, plus France bans short-haul flights and Adriele has finally started Succession. Links in today's episode: Employers will be responsible for A.I. hiring discrimination | Fortune A.I.'s Threat to Jobs Prompts Question of Who Protects Workers - The New York Times AI Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,' Industry Leaders Warn - The New York Times Companies Push Prices Higher, Protecting Profits but Adding to Inflation - The New York Times Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars - WSJ

Caleb and Adriele react to Disney pulling a billion dollar development in Florida, Uber suspending their Chief Diversity Officer after an ill-advised workshop, and Target pulling their Pride collection after threats to employees. Then, they take a long look at what it means to create psychological safety in your workplace—especially for black women, many of whom are bringing workplace trauma with them from prior jobs. Next, a new workplace trend: employees are doing multiple full-time jobs at once. What is the responsibility employees who commit to working full time—even if they can complete their jobs in half the time? And what level of oversight should employers have on their employees? All that, plus a new surgeon general warning about social media and children, and a recommendation for a new series from Peacock. Links in today's episode: Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company “Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace” by Minda Harts ‘Overemployed' Hustlers Exploit ChatGPT To Take On Even More Full-Time Jobs

Caleb and Adriele unpack the Trump town hall from the perspective of a CNN exec and then discuss Twitter's new CEO, the Open AI senate hearing, Montana's TikTok ban, and a new study that says only 21% of employees trust leaders. Then, what is the responsibility of leaders in caring for their employees with mental health conditions—especially in a remote work environment? Next, they go deep on the ripple effects of the new Florida law blocking DEI from public colleges starting July 1. All that, plus San Francisco's reparations plan and a different study that says workers are actually happier than they have been in decades. Links in today's episode: Why Trust in Leaders Is Faltering and How to Gain It Back A Potential Downside to Remote Work? Higher Rates of Depression Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges : NPR Workers Are Happier Than They've Been in Decades - WSJ

Caleb and Adriele touch on the Trump ruling and the arrest of George Santos, the White House's plan to promote ethical AI, another interest rate hike, and the end of the COVID emergency. Then, as companies continue to work out the value of hybrid work, they explore what's good about being in the office. And leaders at Goldman Sachs and Ben & Jerry's are getting it right (except when they aren't) by investing in equity. All that, plus how the carbon market could benefit food rescue groups and Janet Jackson on a day of (mostly) good things on Leadershit. Links this week: People Working in the Office Spend 25% More Time on Career Development Working in office is worth the commute if you want career advancement | Fortune American worker productivity is declining at the fastest rate in 75 years—and it could see CEOs go to war against WFH Goldman Sachs | Press Releases One Million Black Women Goldman settles pay equity lawsuit | LinkedIn ‘Joint' venture: Ben from Ben & Jerry's starts pot nonprofit | AP News Will carbon markets throw food rescue groups a lifeline? | Greenbiz

Caleb and Adriele run through the EU's carbon tax on imports, the clean energy boom in the US, our looming debt default, and more (mostly bad) AI news. Then, nonprofits are starting to unionize. How should we rethink salaries at organizations that use mission to limit pushback on benefits? Plus, a new study reveals 30 ways women are held back from leadership. All that, plus Mattel's line of “Fashionista” Barbies are getting it right, and Adriele is appearing on Bloomberg TV! Links this week: They Want to Change the World. They Would Also Like a Raise. - The New York Times New research reveals the 30 critiques holding women back from leadership that most men will never hear Adriele's Bloomberg TV appearance: Saturday, May 6, at 8:00 PM eastern and Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 PM eastern

Caleb and Adriele unpack a busy news week, including more CEOs stepping in it, the Twitter verification blunders, Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon's departures, the Buzzfeed news shutdown, and Florida being Florida. Then they go deep on a New York Times article about  “decarb bros” in tech, and what it could mean for both our climate crisis and for where leaders will need to step up. Next, multiple universities are facing legislation to limit or block DEI efforts on campus. What could that mean for future generations of students and faculty? Finally, “one more thing” becomes “one good thing,” including more jobs focusing on skills instead of degrees, and a Whitney Houston documentary that will leave you humming the rest of the day. Links in today's episode:  Do You Even Decarbonize, Bro? At U.Va., an Alumnus Attacked Diversity Programs. Now He Is on the Board.  DEI Legislation Tracker  Skills-First: Reimagining the Labor Market and Breaking Down Barriers

Caleb and Adriele unpack more AI news and the latest Elon Musk shenanigans, as well as the Fox settlement, the Netflix  “Love is Blind” livestream debacle, and more. Then they go deep on the “pity city” viral video from MillerKnoll's CEO, and Anheuser Busch's unfortunate response to the pushback on their Bud Light partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. All that, plus the looming debt limit crisis and Somerville, Massachusetts' legal protections for polyamorous families. 'Leave pity city,' MillerKnoll CEO tells staff who asked whether they'd lose bonuses Anheuser Busch CEO Issues Statement Following Uproar Over Bud Light's Partnership With Dylan Mulvaney

Caleb and Adriele do a deep dive into the biggest issues in social responsibility for business: the alphabet soup (CSR vs. ESG vs. DEI, IEB, IDEA, I&D, JEDI, etc), leading from an integrated place on social issues versus just responding to news cycles (and also responding to news cycles), and how hybrid work is skewing labor statistics. All that plus one non-work thing you should know about our hosts. Hosts: Caleb Gardner and Adriele Parker Producer: Dave Sandell

Caleb and Adriele respond to a big news week, including elections, the Trump indictment, Disney and DeSantis, and more. Then, they go deep on Gen Z's role as business agitators, including the role they've played in holding Starbucks (and Howard Schultz) accountable for their labor practices. Next, they unpack the disparate reactions to Angel Reese and Caitlyn Clark on the heels of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. All that, plus Shopify's meeting ban and the Pope in a puffer jacket. Articles mentioned in today's episode: Starbucks' Howard Schultz was the gold standard for good bosses everywhere. Then Gen Z worked for him | Business Insider After outcry, Jill Biden's office says White House invitation is for LSU women's team | NPR