Podcasts about future of work

There are about 90 million unique job titles in the U.S. labor market. Ninety million. If you are trying to negotiate a raise, switch companies or launch a side hustle, that number has consequences. If titles do not line up, you cannot easily compare pay, scope or seniority. You might be doing the same work as someone with a higher title and higher salary - and never see it. That problem is the focus of Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ben Zweig. Zweig is the CEO of Revelio Labs, a workforce data firm that analyzes millions of job postings and online profiles. He also teaches The Future of Work at NYU Stern School of Business and holds a PhD in economics from the CUNY Graduate Center. His work focuses on how jobs are structured and how they evolve. We talk about taxonomy - the systems used to categorize work. A title acts as shorthand for a bundle of tasks. Trouble starts when the shorthand breaks down. Two people with the same title may do very different work. Two people with different titles may perform nearly identical tasks. Zweig explains how large language models can group job descriptions based on actual responsibilities rather than labels. That approach could make it easier for workers to search accurately and for companies to organize teams. The conversation shifts to management. He argues that managers spend much of their time reconfiguring roles as business needs change. Technology accelerates that reconfiguration rather than replaces it. We close with stories about bank tellers and typists. Their titles remained familiar. Their tasks transformed over time. Resource: ⁠Job Architecture: Building a Language for Workforce Intelligence⁠ by Ben Zweig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach sits down with people executive Cassandra Rose to talk about her upbringing, AI, the future of work, and more. ⁠Learn About Cassandra's Work | Connect with Cassandra on LinkedIn, IG  https://www.fringe.us/ About Living Corporate: ⁠⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, we explore why "friction" might be the secret to better judgment, the brutal reality of AI-driven layoffs at Block, and why your boss's 10:47 PM emails are exhausting your entire team. Plus, we dig into the science of whether leadership is written in your DNA.

Rebecca Hinds: Your Best Meeting Ever Rebecca Hinds is a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work. She founded and led the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, where she partners with leading experts to help organizations transform their work with AI. She is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done (Amazon, Bookshop)*. Considering the amount of time we all spend in meetings, it's odd that most organizations do so little to measure meeting results. If that's sounding familiar, this conversation between Rebecca and me will show you exactly how to get started. Key Points Metrics that only measure the costs of meetings (dollars and time) can be useful, but rarely capture the full picture. Use Return on Time Invested (ROTI) anonymously to survey attendees to determine if a meeting was a good use of time. Also ask, “What would it take for you to improve your rating by one point?” Survey sparingly to avoid survey fatigue. Bringing in a survey 10% of the time is a benchmark to start from. If the amount of time in meetings vastly exceeds 10 hours a week, there's likely an opportunity to scale back or redefine the work before or after meetings to use time better. Equal speaking time in meetings is a key indicator of team performance. Be transparent with employees about any technology you use to capture data. Punctuality and attendance rate are indicators of how valued meetings are for people. Resources Mentioned Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done by Rebecca Hinds (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Lead Meetings That Get Results, with Mamie Kanfer Stewart (episode 358) Moving Towards Meetings of Significance, with Seth Godin (episode 632) How to Lead Engaging Meetings, with Jess Britt (episode 721) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Many parents and leaders are wondering if a college degree is still worth the high educational costs. With student debt reaching nearly $2 trillion and the AI impact changing the future of work, the traditional path to success is facing a major disruption. In this episode, Eric Gertler, Executive Chairman and CEO of US News and World Report, joins us to talk about the "broken compact" in higher education and how college rankings are changing as consumer trust falls. We explore how university leadership must move away from focusing on real estate growth and instead prioritize critical thinking, internships, and lifelong learning. We also cover the growing demand for high-paying trades like electrical work over four-year degrees and a story from Eric's time in government where a hospital leader identified the need for data analysts years before it became a trend. This episode helps CHROs build better talent strategies by showing how to find and train workers based on their actual skill development in a job market where actual skills matter more than a diploma. Watch on Youtube ---------- Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Quick heads-up: my new book, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, is a practical playbook for building an environment where people do their best work—order a copy here: 8EXlaws.com  

In this honest and reflective episode of The Truth About Dyslexia, Stephen opens up about overwhelm at work, navigating rapid AI disruption, and what it really means to build a stable, fulfilling life as a neurodiverse entrepreneur.TakeawaysOverwhelm is temporary — even when it feels permanentAI disruption is real, but panic decisions aren't the answerAvoid “burn it down” thinkingDefine success by feelings, not numbersStability is a valid goalYou don't need to be a billionaire to be happyDyslexia podcast, overwhelm at work, neurodiverse entrepreneur, AI and the future of work, AI disruption in web design, creative burnout, entrepreneur anxiety, dyslexic thinking patterns, business pivot strategy, midlife career reflection, mindset for entrepreneurs, meditation for overwhelm, breathwork for anxiety, AI impact on copywriting, AI impact on animation, safe and consistent income, redefining success, neurodiversity in business, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderaddednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

#693: AI learns your job in weeks … and you start wondering if you still have one. That question shapes our conversation with Dr. Ben Zweig, CEO of Revelio Labs, a workforce data company that uses AI to build large employment databases and study labor market shifts. He also teaches a class on The Future of Work at NYU Stern School of Business. He holds a PhD in economics from CUNY Graduate Center. Dr. Zweig starts with the legend of John Henry, the steel driver who raced a steam drill and lost his life trying to prove that a human could still beat a machine. The story mirrors the Luddites, who smashed looms when automation threatened their work. The fear of technology replacing workers is a theme throughout history. It keeps repeating. And yet, this time it feels different. You hear how today's panic fits into a longer pattern. Sixty percent of current jobs did not exist a century ago. Even jobs that kept the same name changed completely. Dr. Zweig describes his father tabulating punch cards as a statistician, while he now builds neural networks. Same field. Different tasks. We break down what a job actually means. A job is a bundle of tasks. You execute tasks, but you also orchestrate them – deciding order, workflow and coordination. AI tends to automate the most granular tasks first. Broader, abstract orchestration proves harder to replace. Dr. Zweig argues that “augmentation” often just means partial automation that frees you to focus on what remains. The discussion turns to empathy-driven roles, such as rabbis, psychologists, and teachers. Dr. Zweig cites traits such as empathy, presence, opinion, creativity and hope as distinctly human. He notes AI still struggles with memory and long-term relational trust. You also hear what this means if you are early in your career. Hiring has slowed. Entry-level roles appear more exposed to automation. Dr. Zweig says younger workers often lack orchestration experience and face a risk-averse market. He says that to be competitive in today's job market, you should take ownership of complex projects from start to finish. Show people – through networking and demonstrated work – that you can manage more than just tasks . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI has closed a staggering $110 billion funding round, more than doubling its record-setting raise from just a year ago. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joins alongside Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to discuss the massive new capital infusion, the details behind OpenAI and Amazon's $50 billion strategic partnership, and what comes next for agentic AI. Then, IBM vice chairman and former Trump NEC director Gary Cohn reacts to news that Block is cutting 40% of its workforce, citing AI efficiencies. Cohn discusses what those cuts signal about the future of work, the broader economy, and the market's AI-fueled momentum. Plus, Paramount Skydance moves closer to a deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, and President Trump meets with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.   Gary Cohn                       18:23 Sam Altman & Andy Jassy          32:55   In this episode: Gary Cohn, @Gary_D_Cohn Sam Altman, @sama Andy Jassy, @ajassy Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Zach Vallese, @ZachVallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Adam Stewart discusses the latest advancements in AI, its impact on productivity, jobs, and the future of AI-driven applications. Gain insights into practical AI tools, the rise of autonomous agents, and how small businesses can leverage AI for innovation. Sound Bites"AI could wipe out a lot of jobs""AI scripts can be 90-95% accurate with fact-checking""AI might replace 80% of sales tasks"Key TopicsLatest AI advancements and their implicationsAI tools and productivity hacks for content creatorsThe rise of autonomous AI agents and their applicationsImpact of AI on jobs and small businessesFuture trends in AI and enterprise adoptionKeywordsAI, artificial intelligence, productivity, automation, AI tools, future of AI, AI applications, small business, AI agents, tech innovationResourcesAdam Stewart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamstewartmarketing

Most business owners and creators are unknowingly walking into a $7,500 AI bill — and Drew Thompson is here to show you how to avoid it with his revolutionary zero dollar framework for using software tools effectively. If you're tired of wasting thousands on costly AI-driven software tools and want to leverage them without breaking the bank, this episode is your blueprint to thinking smarter, cheaper, and faster.Drew runs Signal and Scale, an AI transition enablement firm, and he's on a mission to help you harness AI's disruptive power through innovative software tools without overspending. From mind-blowing stories about AI writing keynote outlines in hours to analysis of the $7,500 API bill that sent shockwaves through his community, Drew exposes the truth behind the hype. He reveals how you can integrate cutting-edge software tools into your workflow at practically zero cost — just by thinking through the machine, not against it.You'll discover:- How to implement the $0 framework to avoid hefty AI bills and maximize output with minimal software investment- The dangers of falling into the SaaS race to the bottom and how AI is drastically reducing costs for giants like HubSpot- Why the 996 work culture is unsustainable in an AI-driven economy and what smarter hustling really looks like- The unprecedented ways AI will transform mental health, faith, and societal structures — and how entrepreneurs can navigate these changes- Drew's insights on AI-powered software tools that may replace therapists or replicate human-like brain functions, and why this represents both huge opportunity and ethical dilemmasThis episode is essential listening if you're an entrepreneur, creator, or business leader who wants to stay ahead of the AI curve without getting burned by hidden costs or outdated thinking. Drew's practical frameworks, infused with real-world examples, will help you think of AI and software tools as assets, not expenses.Drew Thompson is the founder of Signal and Scale, an AI expert transforming how businesses adapt to technological disruption. His innovative approach has helped countless entrepreneurs reduce costs and unlock new opportunities by thinking differently about AI and software tools.Ready to stop overpaying and start thinking smarter? Tune in to learn the secrets of the zero dollar framework and future-proof your career in the age of AI. This is your chance to turn AI from a mystery into your most powerful business and software tool.

If you lead people, hire talent, or care about performance, this episode will teach how to build neuro inclusive systems without chaos. In this powerful conversation with Dave Thompson, Author of Brainstorm: Neurodivergent Talent and the Future of Work; we break down why job descriptions, interviews, and workplace culture quietly filter out some of the most valuable minds in the room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're talking to Jelena Radonjic, an award-winning career and leadership coach, who has coached 350+ clients worldwide, empowering them to thrive in the careers they love. With 25+ years in global recruitment and business education management, including MBA and EMBA careers, Jelena works with senior and mid-career professionals helping them achieve an average of 38% annual compensation increase, in in addition to career alignment and fulfillment. Through her powerful blend of career, business and leadership coaching coupled with transformational coaching, Jelena has elevated careers of global talent from Amazon, Uber, eBay, Siemens, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, BP, AstraZeneca, Diageo, Vodafone, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, GSK, The Cabinet Office, and many others.A CTI qualified coach, Jelena has worked with thought leaders such as Deepak Chopra and John Demartini, she is a Forbes Coaches Council member, speaker, and author. Having lived and worked in 3 countries, including Japan, she is multilingual and culturally sensitive. She is passionate about the Future of Work, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and partners with individuals and organisations to create improved work life outcomes.Connect with Jelena:www.whatwork.co.uk  Jelena & What Work Career Coaching https://whatwork.co.uk/career-fitness-quiz/  Career Fitness Quiz - get a personalised report on the level of your Career Fitness!https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelena-radonjic-careerandleadership-coach/  Follow Jelena on LinkedIn to gain unique insights into the world of careers, and subscribe to her Career Growth Lane newsletter on LinkedinWhat resonated most with you?DM me on IG www.instagram.com/liveintechnicolor_If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast and leave a review! Remember - you're amazing and thank you for being here!Love, BaibaSupport the show

Gen AI success starts with a growth mindset and continuous upskilling. Organizations can meet AI demands by embedding learning into daily work and encouraging experimentation. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about why Gen AI demands we keep learning or become obsolete.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/gen-ai-demands-we-keep-learning-or-become-obsolete/

After an AI doomsday report shook Wall Street, Doug and Greg Stokes break down how they see the future of work and AI playing out and why a diversified portfolio is the measured response to charlatan predictions. They also examine private credit trends and the real estate market as mortgage rates continue to fall, as well as the potential of corresponding headwinds to disinflation.  Key Takeaways [00:17] - Tariff ruling + an AI doomsday report [06:13] - Private credit sector concerns amidst market volatility [08:38] - Combating charlatan predictions with a diversified portfolio [15:22] - Mortgage rates are following interest rates [20:05] - Headwinds to disinflation are coming View Transcript Links Viral Doomsday Report Lays Bare Wall Street's Deep Anxiety About AI Future Robert Kiyosaki: The Boy Who Cried Crash Once America's Most Affordable Rental City, Austin Is About to Get More Expensive Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies referenced in our blogs/podcasts) or any other investment and/or non-investment-related content or services will be profitable, equal any historical performance level(s), be suitable or appropriate for a reader/listener's individual situation, or prove successful. Moreover, no portion of the blog/podcast content should be construed as a substitute for individual advice or services from the financial professional(s) of a reader/listener's choosing, including Stokes Family, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the SEC, with which the blogger/podcasters are affiliated.

In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, I sit down with Bianca Hill from DecidrAI to explore the critical relationship between workflow design and artificial intelligence. We delve into why blaming the technology for underwhelming AI ROI misses the mark. Bianca shares her insights on how structured intelligence can enhance AI's deterministic responses, especially in environments that demand consistency. We discuss the evolving landscape of work, the importance of understanding workflows, and how organizations can effectively integrate AI without facing resistance from their teams. Join us as we uncover strategies to harness AI's potential while fostering a collaborative environment for the future of work.

Realities Remixed, formerly know as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry, and tech. Energy transportation is a deeply local business, safely delivering gas and electricity, more and more from renewable sources, directly to the communities it serves. Technology and AI help make that possible by strengthening safety, bringing companies closer to customers, and enabling teams to build the future together. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by John Koerwer, CIO of UGI Corporation, to explore explore why “the business” and tech still struggle to speak the same language, nd what helps close the gap.TLDR00:35 – Introduction01:17 – Hang out: new toys and coffee07:55 – Dig in: the business - tech divide21:07 – Conversation with John Koerwer59:40 – The amazing AI technology in The Sphere's version of The Wizard of OzGuestJohn Koerwer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-koerwer-46102127/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Are you ready for the future of work and ai disruption, or are you at risk of becoming obsolete? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey, an employment lawyer and advocate for workplace rights, dives deep into the seismic shifts AI disruption is causing in the job market, particularly for white-collar professionals. With a focus on the provocative 7,000-word thought experiment titled the "2028 Global Intelligence Crisis," Carey paints a stark picture of a world where AI disruption could displace human workers at an alarming rate. He warns that as AI technology continues to advance, companies may cut their workforce by 15-30%, leading to increased unemployment, decreased job security and economic downturns that could affect us all.Are you prepared to defend your career against the impending wave of AI disruption? Carey emphasizes that even jobs once considered secure are now at risk, urging listeners to take proactive steps to protect their livelihoods. He provides an employee surival practical action plan that includes conducting a personal AI vulnerability audit and becoming a 'super user' of AI tools. By combining AI fluency with uniquely human skills, you can position yourself to not just survive but thrive in the evolving job landscape.This episode is packed with essential insights for employees navigating the complexities of employment law and workplace dynamics. From understanding employee rights to negotiating severance packages, workforce reduction, Carey empowers listeners with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves in an increasingly automated world. He encourages transparency from employers regarding AI implementations, emphasizing that employees should demand clarity about how these technologies will impact their roles.Whether you're facing challenges related to discrimination, retaliation, or simply trying to understand your employment contract, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain insights into workplace culture, career development tips, and job survival skills that can help you navigate the turbulent waters of modern employment. Don't wait for the future to catch you off guard; equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to not just survive, but excel in your career.Join us as we explore the intersection of AI and employment, and learn how to advocate for your rights in a rapidly changing work environment. The Employee Survival Guide® is here to help you navigate the challenges of the workplace and emerge victorious. Are you ready to take control of your career? If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will inform other listeners you found the content on this podcast is important in the area of employment law in the United States. For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer: For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice.

In this episode of The Brainstorm, Brett, Nick, and Sam debate the implications of humanoid robots and AI on society, focusing on themes such as technological unemployment, the competition between the US and China in robotics, and the future of work in an increasingly automated world. They explore whether humanoid robots are overhyped or underhyped, the economic implications of AI, and the role of humans in a future dominated by automation. The discussion is punctuated by viewer questions, adding depth to the exploration of these pressing topics. If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn't mean we don't have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we're sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Wolf.financial, and sponsored by Public. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we'll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK's quick takes on what's going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:Humanoid robots are gaining attention, especially from China.Technological unemployment is often overstated; historical examples show job creation.AI and robotics can enhance productivity rather than eliminate jobs.The future of humanoid robots is uncertain in the short term but promising long term.To learn more about WOLF: https://wolf.financialTo learn more about Public: https://public.com/

February 24, 2026: Five major stories broke in the last 24 hours at the intersection of AI and the future of work — and they're all in conversation with each other. Anthropic launched Claude directly inside Excel, PowerPoint, and Slack, making its biggest move yet into everyday knowledge work. A Federal Reserve governor said on the record that if AI drives unemployment, interest rate cuts — the government's go-to economic tool — may not be able to fix it. Goldman Sachs revealed that despite hundreds of billions in AI investment, it may have contributed almost nothing to U.S. economic growth last year. Yale's Budget Lab pushed back on the AI productivity revolution narrative, saying the data simply doesn't support it yet. And a financial research firm's fictional scenario set in 2028 went so viral it triggered a major market selloff.  

In this special *Enter The Vault* episode of the HR L&D Podcast, we bring together powerful insights from some of the most influential HR, leadership, and learning experts shaping the future of work.You'll hear distilled wisdom on AI in learning and development, leadership vulnerability, employee wellbeing, resilience, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and what it truly takes to unlock workforce potential.From practical advice on AI readiness and L&D strategy to deeply human lessons on trust, belief, and authenticity, this episode captures the mindset shifts that separate good HR leaders from transformational ones.If you're an HR professional, CHRO, L&D leader, talent strategist, or people manager navigating digital transformation and culture change, this episode is packed with timeless leadership insights you can apply immediately.Subscribe for more conversations redefining HR, leadership, and the future of work.Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

On this episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast, host Tammy Haddad sits down with Blake Lawit, chief global affairs and legal officer at LinkedIn, for a data-driven look at how AI is reshaping the U.S. workforce.Lawit discusses LinkedIn's new report, “Skills and AI: The U.S. Workforce Imperative,” including why the U.S. ranks 24th globally in AI adoption, what LinkedIn's data shows (and doesn't show yet) about AI-driven job loss, and why the bigger story is rapid job transformation—skills required for roles shifting dramatically by 2030. He also explains LinkedIn's push toward skills-first hiring, verified identity, and verified skills, and why creativity, judgment, and communication will matter even more as AI tools become mainstream.

In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert, CEO of Dynamic Communities and host of the podcast, is joined by Christopher Lochhead, bestselling author of "Play Bigger," to explore the shift from knowledge worker to “creator capitalist.” Lochhead previews his new book, "Creator Capitalist," which he will officially launch at the 2026 AI Agent & Copilot Summit NA in San Diego, outlining how AI and agents are transforming value creation, careers, and leadership in the modern economy. Key Takeaway From Knowledge Worker to Creator Capitalist: Lochhead explains that for decades, professionals operated as “knowledge workers,” where “knowledge is power” and execution defined success. But now, AI and agents are "making the value of existing knowledge closer to free every day.” He argues that professionals must shift upstream, focusing on identifying new problems and creating new value rather than executing within existing systems. Execution Is No Longer the Differentiator: For years, leaders were told that “ideas are a dime a dozen” and that execution was everything. But Lochhead bluntly states, human beings "cannot out-execute a GPU.” As agents increasingly automate operational work, doubling down on efficiency won't protect careers. The Four Capitals Framework: Creator capitalists build a flywheel of four capitals: intellectual, relationship, reputational, and financial. Intellectual capital is your “different”— the differentiated insight and judgment you uniquely bring. Relationship capital determines whose calls get answered. Reputational capital is not a personal brand, but “an earned reputation for results.” Financial capital flows from creating massive value for others. Together, they compound into durable advantage. Radical Responsibility in the AI Era: Lochhead stresses personal accountability: “If your career is a function of somebody else…you're in trouble.” Waiting for an employer or title to define value is dangerous in a rapidly shifting environment. Instead, professionals must proactively design their trajectory, using AI as leverage to amplify their capabilities and create net-new value, rather than protect outdated roles. Out-Creating the Machine: The defining insight of the episode: “You can't out execute a GPU, but you can out-create one.” Siefert reinforces that curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are not soft skills — they are survival skills. Those who embrace the creator capitalist mindset will not just adapt to AI disruption; they will become the most successful value creators in history. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Jurie Strydom is the newly appointed Group CEO of Old Mutual, one of South Africa's most iconic financial institutions, who took an unconventional path to the top — stepping out of a portfolio NED life and back into the fire. He unpacks the surprisingly low-stakes experience of interviewing for the CEO role with a board he already sat on, the whiplash of going from a considered portfolio life to a full-throttle executive role within days, and his near-obsessive focus on accelerating decision-making as the primary unlock for organisational speed.  With characteristic directness, Jurie is candid about what he hasn't gotten right - including work-life balance in the first six months - and reflects on the deeper philosophy that job satisfaction must come from impact, not the size of the title. Jurie and Debbie discuss: Decision velocity as a cultural weapon. Jurie's central conviction is that slow decision-making is the organisational cement that freezes momentum — and that leaders can reclaim speed by distinguishing reversible "two-way doors" from irreversible ones, and by giving people genuine license to act without always asking permission. Leading from the inside out. Whether addressing culture change, cost discipline, or strategy, Jurie returns repeatedly to the principle of cascading ownership downward, letting people solve problems themselves, rather than imposing corporate formulas from the top. Redefining leadership ambition. In his early forties, Jurie reached a turning point - realising that chasing successively bigger organisations is a trap, because the satisfaction must come from impact in the here and now, not from the size of the org chart. On Work and Revolution podcast exposes the real forces reshaping leadership, talent, and the future of work. Hosted by Debbie Goodman - CEO of Jack Hammer Global, a top executive search firm, author, advisor, and speaker - this podcast dives into bold ideas and honest conversations with CEO's reshaping today's workplaces and redefining what great leadership looks like. If you're a CEO, founder, or changemaker hungry for real insight into workplace trends, hiring strategy, and organizational transformation, this is your space to listen, learn, and lead differently. ✦ Explore more insights, guest details, and episode transcripts at: jhammerglobal.com✦ Follow Debbie on LinkedIn | YouTube ✦ Subscribe, share, and spark your own work revolution.

What happens when technology starts automating and augmenting the cognitive tasks that form the backbone of many professions?    The stakes are high: companies are reorganizing, workers are anxious, and major investors are pouring billions into models, chips and data centers. Meanwhile, governments face important decisions on how to minimize social disruption from AI, while maximizing economic gains.    Explore which jobs are most exposed, what factors could boost productivity gains, and the steps governments are taking to manage the transition: https://www.moodys.com/ai-insights   Host: Gabriel Agostini, Assistant Vice President, Credit Strategy and Research, Moody's Ratings   Guests: Ana Rayes, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody's Ratings; Elisa Parisi-Capone, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody's Ratings   Related Research: Artificial Intelligence – Global – AI productivity gains to hinge on demographics and occupational structures 23 Feb 2026 Artificial Intelligence – Global – AI will reshape the nature of labor, with varying social risks across economies 24 Feb 2026   © 2026 Moody's Corporation and/or its licensors and affiliates. All rights reserved. Go to www.moodys.com/pages/globaldisclaimer.aspx for complete legal terms and conditions governing use of Moody's information made available in this video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Singer, Chief Marketing Officer of Deloitte Digital U.S., joins AMA's CEO and podcast host, Bennie F. Johnson, for a conversation about finding disruption in yourself, being comfortable with not knowing all the answers, and focusing on the future of work.

Alfredo Borodowski – The Human Upgrade: New Leadership for the AI RevolutionWhat if the real upgrade leaders need in the AI revolution isn't technical — but human?In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve sits down with writer and leadership voice Alfredo Borodowski to explore a bold idea: as artificial intelligence expands, what will distinguish great organizations isn't better algorithms — it's better humans.Alfredo shares his deeply personal journey — from professional success in Manhattan to public collapse, depression, and rebuilding through positive psychology. That experience reshaped his mission: helping leaders and organizations discover their strengths, clarify their purpose, and build the psychological capital required to thrive in uncertain times.As AI begins competing not just with what we do — but with who we are — Alfredo argues that the “human pie” may shrink in some ways, but human qualities like empathy, trust, resilience, and meaning will become more scarce — and therefore more valuable.In this conversation, we explore:Why AI is competing with human identity — not just human laborThe concept of the “Human Upgrade” in the AI eraWhy character strengths awareness unlocks exponential growthThe four pillars of psychological capital: hope, optimism, resilience, and self-efficacyHow purpose drives engagement in disengaged workforcesWhy trust is the defining leadership currency of the AI revolutionThe difference between technical efficiency and human flourishingHow leaders can reduce techno-stress while increasing performanceAlfredo also shares practical tools, including strengths discovery, purpose mapping, and building cultures of psychological trust — all backed by positive psychology research.Key takeaway:AI may equalize technology — but humanity will differentiate companies.Leaders who invest in judgment, meaning, resilience, and trust will attract talent, retain top performers, and navigate disruption with confidence.If this episode challenged your thinking, subscribe, rate, and share it with a colleague leading through AI transformation.Guest: Alfredo Borodowski Host: Sam Reeve, CEO of CompTeam Show: People/AI Strategy Forum (powered by CompTeam)If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation! About the People/AI Strategy Forum The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work. Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.

Every wave of new technology has come with the same promise: productivity rises, and everyone benefits. That's not how it usually plays out. This week, we're resharing our conversation with MIT economist David Autor, one of the world's leading experts on how technological change reshapes labor markets. Autor challenges the familiar story that innovation inevitably destroys good jobs, arguing instead that AI could expand human expertise and help rebuild pathways into the middle class — if the gains are broadly shared. As companies race to adopt AI and workers wonder what comes next, this episode offers a clearer way to think about the future of work: technology doesn't determine economic outcomes. The rules we build around it do. David Autor is a labor economist and professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who studies how technological change and globalization affect workers. He is also co-director of the MIT Shaping the Future of Work Initiative and the National Bureau of Economic Research Labor Studies Program. Social Media: @davidautor.bsky.social @davidautor Further reading:  NOEMA - AI Could Actually Help Rebuild The Middle Class New York Times - How One Tech Skeptic Decided A.I. Might Benefit the Middle Class Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠

Work takes up a huge portion of our lives, yet many Christians rarely think about it theologically. In this fifth episode in our Not Just Sacred series, we discuss what the Bible actually says about work: why it was part of God's design from the beginning, how it was affected by the fall, and why it still matters deeply to God today. We talk about work as calling, the danger of making it an idol, and what it looks like to "work as unto the Lord" through our jobs. Plus, in a world questioning the future of work through automation, AI, and ideas of a workless society, what does Christianity have to say? Whether you love your work, feel stuck in it, or wonder if it really matters, we hope this conversation reframes your job as a place to honor God, serve others, and live out your faith with excellence.

Pay decisions do not live in isolation. They shape hiring speed, retention, employee trust, and ultimately business performance.  According to Payscale's 2026 Compensation Best Practices Report, 63% of organizations believe their compensation policies drive positive business outcomes. That confidence shows up in measurable ways, including lower voluntary turnover, faster time to fill, and stronger employee sentiment.  In this episode of Comp and Coffee, Ruth Thomas brings together leaders from across Payscale's people, research, and total rewards teams to unpack what “pay confidence” really means, how organizations are building it in a constrained market, and why compensation is increasingly being treated as core business infrastructure rather than an HR function of last resort.  This conversation moves beyond theory to explore how confident pay decisions are made today, how they are being tested by flat increases, AI, and misinformation, and how leaders can connect pay strategy directly to outcomes executives care about.  Speakers:   Ruth Thomas – Chief Compensation Strategist, Payscale    Amy Stewart – Manager, Research and Insights, Payscale   Brittni Beers-Branco – VP of People, Payscale  Lauren Hein – Head of Total Rewards, Payscale   Episode Resources: 2026 Compensation Best Practices Report:   https://www.payscale.com/featured-content/cbpr?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=cnt_awr_2026-cbpr-podcast_wv_fls&utm_content=2026-cbpr-podcast_rpt_pst Your insights matter and shape the future of work. Participate in the 2027 Compensation Best Practices Survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cbprsignup Email: coffee@payscale.com for listener questions and suggestions 

In this bonus episode, Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu joins Sam to challenge some of the most common assumptions about artificial intelligence's future. Drawing on his book Power and Progress, Daron argues that technology doesn't have a fixed destiny — and that today's choices will determine whether AI boosts workers or simply accelerates automation and inequality. He makes a case for focusing on new tasks that complement human skills, rather than replacing them, and warns that current incentives push AI toward centralization and automation by default. The conversation tackles productivity myths, reliability risks, and why regulation should proactively steer AI toward social good. Read the episode transcript here. Guest bio: Daron Acemoglu is an institute professor at MIT, faculty codirector of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work, and a research affiliate at MIT's newly established Blueprint Labs. He is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, American Philosophical Society, the British Academy of Sciences, the Turkish Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Econometric Society, the European Economic Association, and the Society of Labor Economists. He is also a member of the Group of Thirty. He has authored six books, including Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity with Simon Johnson. His work in economics has been recognized around the world, notably with the Nobel Prize in economic sciences, along with co-laureates Johnson and James A. Robinson, in 2024. *Please take our listener survey: ⁠⁠mitsmr.com/podcastsurvey⁠⁠ It's short — we promise! — and all respondents will receive a free MIT SMR article collection, "Maximizing the Value of Generative AI." Me, Myself, and AI is a podcast produced by MIT Sloan Management Review and hosted by Sam Ransbotham. It is engineered by David Lishansky and produced by Allison Ryder. We encourage you to rate and review our show. Your comments may be used in Me, Myself, and AI materials. ME, MYSELF, AND AI® is a federally registered trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All rights reserved.

Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW is a sociologist studying community, happiness, and the future of work and life. She is VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase and a Senior Contributor for Forbes and Fast Company. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about her brand new book, "Critical Connections: Build Relationships and Harness the Power of Community in Work and Life", in which she delivers inspiration and pragmatic new insights on community and connection. They discuss how organizations can help to foster connections among employees, which can lead to higher levels of well-being and performance. Research shows that 50% of people globally are lonely with record levels of depression and anxiety, so Tracy believes the workplace can provide a sense of stability and identity for the workforce. Proximity and presence can increase performance and knowledge sharing among employees, and leaders should be intentional about creating cultures that support connections and community, so Mike and Tracy share some inspiration that will encourage you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrowerphd/ Order Tracy's new book "Critical Connections": https://tracybrower.com/9218-2/ Learn more about Steelcase: https://www.steelcase.com/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Supply chain certifications are often seen as a credential a line on a resume or a box to check. But what if the real transformation isn't the certificate itself, but who you become in the process? In this episode, Maryanne Ross, founder of Supply Chain Mavens, shares how certifications like CPIM and CSCP do far more than validate knowledge they reshape how professionals think, lead, and show up in their organizations.Drawing from decades of experience in adult education and industry, Maryanne unpacks the mindset shifts, confidence growth, and lifelong learning habits that truly elevate careers. From overcoming exam fear to navigating AI and evolving technology, this conversation explores how embracing best practices not just company habits creates leaders who are adaptable, credible, and future-ready. If you're considering certification or questioning its value, this episode will change how you see the journey.Want to start your own podcast, grow your show, or get featured as a guest? Let's map it out together. Book a free clarity call with Olivia to explore the next best move for your podcast strategy whether you're building from scratch, ready to scale, or looking to use guesting to grow your brand. MeetwithOlivia.meNeed more inspiration or tools?Access Olivia's book, podcast growth resources, and done-for-you support at Achieving-Success.comGet the Podcast Growth Partner For Yourself: Want to cut your content time from 12–20 hours a week down to under 30 minutes without sacrificing strategy, voice, or quality? The Podcast Growth Partner is the customized AI system built from Olivia Atkin's proven frameworks, giving you titles, descriptions, SEO, and monetization support in minutes. Access it here: ACHIEVING SUCCESS LLCStay Connected With Us:LinkedIn: achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou Can Find Maryanne Ross:Website: https://www.supplychainmavens.net/Email: maryanne@supplychainmavens.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

Matthew Duncan is the Head of Future of Work & AI Thought Leadership at Microsoft, where he helps organizations understand how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and organizational design. In this episode, Matthew explains what it means to build a frontier firm that is human led and agent operated. He shares why intelligence is becoming an on demand resource, how agents are changing the role of managers and early career talent, and why simply adding AI tools is not enough. The conversation also explores the mindset shifts leaders must make, what holds organizations back from adoption, and why this moment represents a major opportunity for those willing to rethink how work gets done.LinksMatthew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewloysduncan/Microsoft WorkLab: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Carlo Steenvoorden, EVP HR People Services, Analytics & HR AI at KPN, to unpack how a 100+ year old telecom company is moving from legacy HR systems to a fully conversational AI powered employee experience.Carlo explains why KPN made a bold decision to declare that the future of HR interactions is conversational, with systems pushed to the back end and one intelligent interface in front. He shares how reducing human led HR queries from €15–20 per case to cents per prompt unlocked both massive efficiency gains and a better employee experience.Most importantly, he breaks down the real transformation behind the technology, from rebuilding HR team capabilities, to adopting product thinking, to deciding where AI belongs and where humans must stay firmly in the loop.

What if adversity isn't the end of your story — but the launchpad?On this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Ilana Golan — trailblazer, tech executive, Ironman triathlete, and founder of one of the fastest-growing companies in America – Leap Academy.Ilana made history as the first woman to become a commander in the F-16 Flight Simulator in Israel's Air Force. She later became Intel's youngest hire and rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley as a high-level tech executive. But her journey didn't follow a straight line. After a devastating startup betrayal that left her at rock bottom, Ilana rebuilt — stronger, smarter, and unstoppable.Today, she is the CEO and founder of Leap Academy, ranked in the top 7% of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., revolutionizing how we think about careers, education, and the future of work. She has interviewed icons like Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk, and the president of Starbucks on her hit podcast and delivered keynotes on some of the world's biggest stages.This conversation dives into resilience, reinvention, leadership, and the courage to leap when life forces you to pivot. If you've ever felt stuck, blindsided, or unsure of your next move — this episode will show you what's possible.It's not about avoiding adversity. It's about outgrowing it.

In this thought-provoking episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with executive coach Deborah Pratt, who has guided more than 10,000 leaders through critical career transitions. Together, they unpack why organizations spend heavily on onboarding and engagement—but often neglect the exit experience.Deborah explores how “offboarding” done poorly can damage trust, brand reputation, and long-term innovation, while human-centered approaches—like those used by the U.S. State Department and Airbnb—set both employees and organizations up for future success.In this episode, you'll learn:Why layoffs can trigger lasting trauma for both those who leave and those who stayHow empathy and proactive planning can turn separations into powerful brand momentsWhy companies that “do the right thing” ultimately strengthen culture and resilienceWhat it means to design for the virtuous cycle instead of the vicious oneThis conversation redefines the future of work—where leaders view offboarding not as an afterthought but as an essential part of building strong, sustainable organizations. Support the show

Toxicity at work isn't always obvious. Most times, it shows up as sarcasm, neglect, and unresolved conflict. Catherine Mattice learned this firsthand while working as an HR leader inside an organization where one person slowly broke a good culture. Leadership would not step in, and she watched good people leave. That experience led her to spend years helping organizations understand and address the quiet harm they often ignore. In this episode, Dart and Catherine discuss how toxicity emerges from systems, not just people, why it is often tolerated for far too long, and what leaders misunderstand about responsibility, power, and repair.Catherine Mattice is the founder and CEO of Civility Partners, where she helps organizations address workplace toxicity, bullying, and incivility. She is the author of Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies.In this episode, Dart and Catherine discuss:- How toxic behavior actually shows up at work- Why ambiguity fuels bullying- When neglect becomes a form of harm- The spectrum from incivility to harassment- Why leaders tolerate “low-level” bad behavior- How culture lives in everyday interactions- When high performers become protected sources of harm- Why managers shape culture more than CEOs- What repairing a toxic workplace really takes- And other topics…Catherine Mattice is the founder and CEO of Civility Partners. Her work focuses on helping organizations identify and address workplace bullying, incivility, and toxic behavior. She works closely with leaders, managers, and HR teams to redesign the conditions that shape how people treat one another at work. Under her leadership, Civility Partners has worked with over 250 clients, including major organizations like Chevron, NASA, and Stanford University. She is the author of Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies and has created over 60 courses on LinkedIn Learning.Resources Mentioned:Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies, by Catherine Mattice: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Workplace-Dummies-Catherine-Mattice/dp/1394326130Connect with Catherine:Official website: https://civilitypartners.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemattice/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

The team returns after the launch of Paul's new book, The AI Ready Human, and this time Matt plays the role of interviewer! In this episode Matt and Paul discuss the book's core framework: the “Magnificent Seven” stacked capabilities—readiness, organization, control, balance, motivation, resilience, and adaptability—created in response to programs that treat AI only as a tool and overemphasize prompt engineering.The explore how to truly create evergreen skills in a world that is ever changing, and how to manage a form of AI that feels neither particularly artificial or intelligent.They explore concerns about AI training on mixed-quality internet data, the possibility of moving from broad AI to narrower, task-specific systems, and the accelerating growth of AI-generated content. And they look at how the themes from the book have broader applicability to work and life.Resources mentioned in this episode:The AI-Ready Human on AmazonThe AI-Ready Human on Barnes and NobleThe AI-Ready Human on (the awesome) Bookshop.orgA Signed Hardback Copy of The AI-Ready Human00:00 Show Returns and Book Launch01:00 Special Episode Setup02:29 Why 90 Days Format05:48 Magnificent Seven Skills06:25 Beyond Prompt Engineering11:50 Evergreen Yet Changing14:32 Maestro Leadership Metaphor20:40 AI as Unreliable Teammate25:02 Bias Data and Narrow AI31:15 Ethics and authorship32:28 AI content flood34:42 AI traps and trust36:52 Context and memory41:41 Naming your AIs45:41 Confidence and hallucinations47:05 Autonomy mastery purpose49:23 Rebuilding mastery at work53:28 Adapting your human role57:07 Wrap up and next topicsHumanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

What if your calendar isn't a badge of honor but a map of wasted potential? We sit down with Rebecca Hinds, PhD and author of Your Best Meeting Ever, to challenge the idea that more meetings mean more value—and to rebuild meeting culture from the ground up. Rebecca unpacks the visibility bias that equates busyness with status, explains why meetings multiply when clarity disappears, and shows leaders how to design time together like a product with purpose, users, and measurable outcomes.We dive into the 4D rule—only meet to decide, debate, discuss, or develop—and how that single filter slashes status updates and nudges real work back to async. You'll learn why eight is a magic ceiling for decision meetings, how to include voices without overinviting through pre-reads and transparent notes, and the art of closing the loop so people feel heard even when their idea isn't acted on yet. Rebecca shares counterintuitive time design: odd-start meetings to beat Parkinson's Law, strategic buffers to prevent “meeting hangovers,” and the cultural signal sent when you end early because the purpose is done. Ready for a reset? This episode explores “meeting doomsday,” a 48-hour calendar cleanse where every meeting must earn its place. The biggest gains come from small redesigns like shorter meetings and fewer attendees. You'll also learn how to use ROTI feedback, clearer agendas, and technology the right way to improve focus and decision-making. If you're tired of back-to-back Zooms and wondering when real work happens, this conversation gives you a practical blueprint. You'll gain clear norms, language to protect your team's time, and leadership moves that turn meetings into a competitive advantage. Subscribe, sSend a textMake your podcast work for your business - Listen to Podcasting AmplifiedPractical strategies to turn your podcast into a business growth engine.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

This is our first episode recorded live in Sweden, here at Fotografiska Stockholm. And I couldn't imagine a better guest to open this chapter.In this episode, I get to interview the brilliant Keika Lee, Director of Global Public Affairs at IKEA.Keika grew up in Sweden with Korean heritage, in a family where discipline and hard work were part of everyday life. She was on her way to becoming a classical pianist, with auditions at Juilliard and the Conservatoire in Paris, and then she made a decision that surprised many: she walked away.What followed wasn't a straight career path, but years of trial and error. Keika tried many different roles: from bartending and working airport security to studying political science, building a fashion brand with her sister and working in consultancy. From the outside, It might look scattered, but it became one of her biggest strengths: learning how people behave and how to read the room.This episode might make you pause and ask yourself whether what you're building is actually aligned with who you are, and remind you that nothing you try is ever wasted.Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Microsoft's AI CEO just put a 12–18 month expiration date on most white-collar work. But after spending weeks with enterprise executives, Paul Roetzer sees a very different reality: most companies haven't even gotten past giving their teams AI access. In Ep. 198, Paul and Mike unpack the growing disconnect between AI capability and AI adoption, share Paul's 7-point thought experiment on the future of work, and cover a massive week of news: Dario Amodei's warning about the AI exponential, AI productivity gains finally appearing in economic data, ByteDance's SeaDance 2.0 copyright crisis, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Open Claw's creator joining OpenAI, AI hardware moves from Apple and Meta, and a provocative editorial arguing journalism schools are failing students. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Click here to take this week's AI Pulse. Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:38 — AI Pulse Survey Results 00:08:48 — Microsoft AI CEO Predicts White Collar Work Automated in 12-18 Months 00:20:42 — AI Productivity Evidence 00:33:23 —Dario Amodei on Dwarkesh 00:47:55 — Dor Brothers AI Movie and the Rise of Seedance 00:55:07 — Claude Sonnet 4.6 01:00:51 — OpenClaw Creator Goes to OpenAI 01:05:00 — OpenAI Devices and AI Devices 01:14:51 — AI in Journalism Controversy 01:25:05 — Meta Patents AI for the Dead 01:26:56 — AI Product and Funding Updates This episode is brought to you by AI Academy by SmarterX. AI Academy is your gateway to personalized AI learning for professionals and teams. Discover our new on-demand courses, live classes, certifications, and a smarter way to master AI. Learn more here. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack Community LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy 

Be yourself. That's the advice we give graduates, job seekers, and leaders. But what if it's wrong? In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with organizational psychologist and author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic to interrogate one of the most popular ideas in modern career advice: authenticity at work. Tomas is the Chief Talent Scientist at ManpowerGroup, a professor of business psychology, and the author of Don't Be Yourself. His research explores personality, leadership, workplace performance, and the science of success. In this conversation, he challenges the notion that “just be yourself” is the key to career growth—especially in a rapidly changing job market shaped by AI, shifting power dynamics, and rising inequality. Together, Jessi and Tomas unpack how authenticity functions as both a personal value and a professional strategy—and why it can be a privilege reserved for those already in the “in-group.” They also examine what young professionals, underemployed graduates, and leaders navigating AI disruption need to understand about perception, communication skills, and the future of work. Jessi and Tomas discuss: • Why authenticity at work is often misunderstood—and how perception matters more than self-expression • The hidden privilege behind “bring your whole self to work” • In-group vs. out-group dynamics in workplace culture • AI and the future of work: entry-level jobs, automation, and the changing career ladder • Why curiosity—not authenticity—may be a critical skill for 2026 • Balancing personal values with organizational expectations • The psychology of influence, impression management, and professional success If you've ever felt frustrated by workplace politics, confused about how much of yourself to reveal at work, or anxious about how AI is reshaping career paths, this episode is for you. We will be launching the Hello Monday book club soon. If you're interested in joining, send us an email at hellomonday@linkedin.com and let us know!   Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/hellomonday-LI-video-youtube  Watch/Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/hellomonday-LI-video-apple  Listen on Apple: https://bit.ly/hellomonday-LI-video-spotify

Many companies try to solve low morale with simple perks like wellness apps, but workers often care more about real pay and career growth. The big challenge today is keeping frontline employees happy while the world worries about AI impact and high turnover. What could be the most substantial, meaningful investments leaders can make that truly build real loyalty? In this episode, Paul Marchand, EVP and CHRO of Charter Communications, more popularly known as Spectrum, discusses how to invest in people to create a better customer experience. He explains the strategy behind helping a 95,000-person workforce through absorbing rising benefit costs and programs like frictionless, prepaid tuition reimbursement and a unique employee stock purchase plan designed to build an owner mindset. Paul shares how "open mic" sessions at Charter improve their employee retention, and the way Spectrum GPT is being used to make HR more efficient. We also explore the 'high school pathways' initiative, upcoming M&A integration with Cox Communications, and how HR role evolution is turning leaders into Chief Future of Work Officers, going far beyond traditional employee management. This episode shows CHROs how to use a people-first strategy to build a resilient and competitive workforce.

Is your AI agent running a restaurant — or a factory — while you sleep?In this episode of TechFirst, John Koetsier sits down with Jensen Teng, CEO and co-founder of Virtuals, to unpack one of the boldest (or craziest) visions in tech today: a hybrid economy powered by AI agents, humanoid robots, teleoperation, and blockchain coordination.An economy that may not really need humans for much at all ...Virtuos has already facilitated:• $14B in tokenized asset trading• $30M+ raised for founders• 100+ live AI agents• $500M in “agentic GDP”Now they're expanding into embodied AI — launching EastWorlds, a vertically integrated robotics incubator with 30 Unitree G1 humanoids in a 10,000 sq. ft. lab.We cover:• What “agentic GDP” really means• How AI agents coordinate using blockchain• Why teleoperation is the bridge to full autonomy• The economics of outsourcing physical labor via robots• Why security guards may be a Day 1 use case• The data gap holding back robotics• Tokenization as a potential solution to AI-era inequality• Whether this future looks more like Stripe… or WestworldThis isn't sci-fi. It's already underway.⸻GuestJensen TengCEO & Co-founder, Virtuals⸻If you care about the future of work, robotics, AI agents, tokenization, and the economic systems emerging around them — this is a must-watch.

Episode 213 with Sander de Klerk, CEO and Founder of The Good Roll, a fast growing ecosystem reshaping the global paper industry through circular production, ethical sourcing, and socially inclusive solutions rooted in Africa.Recently named EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, Sander is building far more than a sustainable consumer brand. What began as The Good Roll, producing tree friendly toilet paper from recycled paper, has evolved into a fully integrated value chain anchored in Ghana. At the heart of the model is bamboo pulp production, working with thousands of farmers and creating hundreds of jobs while supplying sustainable raw materials to producers across Africa and Europe.Sander explains how The Good Roll is challenging traditional extractive trade models by retaining value at source and positioning Africa as a serious player in global manufacturing. From building production capacity in Ghana to connecting African processing with European markets, he shares the realities of scaling industry across continents. We explore why sanitation must be viewed not only as a public health issue but as a foundational economic priority, and how sustainability can move from being perceived as a cost to becoming a competitive growth strategy.What We Discuss With SanderThe future of Africa in global manufacturing and how circular production models can increase value retention on the continent.The commercial case for bamboo as a scalable industrial input in sustainable packaging and paper production.How sanitation infrastructure links directly to economic participation and workforce productivity.Designing impact driven businesses that balance ESG commitments with profitability and investor confidence.New financing pathways for African industrial ventures beyond traditional bank lending.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Africa Can Become a Global Remote Work Hub: AI, Employer of Record & The Future of Work? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Sander:LinkedIn - Sander de Klerk and Talenteum.com / The Good Roll | B CorpWebsite -  thegoodroll.co.ukMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

In this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, hosted by Mallory Willsea, listeners hear directly from a senior marketing major navigating AI in higher education in real time. Mallory sits down with Sydney Yund, a University at Albany student, to unpack what it means to prepare for entry-level roles in an AI-powered workforce. From prompt engineering assignments to AI screening job applications, this conversation explores how today's students are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude in both the classroom and internship settings. If you're wondering whether higher ed is truly preparing students for the future of work, this episode offers a refreshingly candid—and energizing—student perspective. Article: Something Big Is Happening - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Minter Dialogue, host Minter Dial sits down with Peter Morgan, a theoretical physicist turned entrepreneur, data scientist, and AI consultant. With a career that spans from quantum particle physics to building tech companies and now leading Deep Learning Partnership, Peter Morgan brings a provocative and insightful perspective on the current state and future of artificial intelligence. Together, they explore the rapid evolution of AI — from large language models to today's focus on agentic AI and autonomous digital workers. Peter Morgan offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities businesses face when implementing AI, demystifies artificial general intelligence (AGI), and weighs in on topics like AI and human emotion, the value of proprietary data, and ethical leadership in a time of technological upheaval. The conversation also spans the impact of AI on industries such as healthcare and cybersecurity, the shifting role of the human workforce, and what the emergence of agentic AI means for both business strategy and society at large. Whether you're an executive wondering how to future-proof your organization, or simply AI-curious, this episode offers a blend of humility, practical advice, and mind-expanding discussion that's sure to spark new ideas about our place in the age of intelligent machines.

Welcome to episode #1024 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). At a time when the digital infrastructure that underpins modern life feels increasingly hostile, few voices have been as prescient... or as relentless... as Cory Doctorow. A science fiction novelist, journalist and technology activist, Cory serves as Special Advisor to the Electronic Frontier Foundation and has long stood at the intersection of storytelling, policy and power. Over the course of a prolific career (one that includes bestselling fiction, influential tech policy books like Chokepoint Capitalism and The Internet Con, and his widely read Pluralistic blog) Cory has chronicled how digital markets consolidate, calcify and ultimately betray their users. His latest nonfiction work, Enshittification - Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse And What To Do About It, gives a name to the slow degradation of online platforms: the predictable cycle in which services begin by delighting users, then exploit them, then squeeze the businesses that depend on them, until only monopoly power remains. Cory situates this decline not as technological inevitability but as the result of specific policy choices that empowered monopolies and weakened enforcement. At the same time, Cory challenges the fatalism that often surrounds technological decline. Anti-circumvention laws, regulatory capture and collective action problems may constrain consumers, but they are not immovable forces. Cultural norms can shift. Policy can be rewritten. Markets can be redesigned. Grounded in economic literacy and moral urgency, Cory's work calls for ethical leadership, regulatory courage and a reclamation of agency in the systems that shape our digital lives. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:00:43. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Cory Doctorow. Enshittification - Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse And What To Do About It. Pluralistic. Chokepoint Capitalism. The Internet Con. Cory's books. Cory's newsletter. Follow Cory on X. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Cory Doctorow. (03:07) - The AI Bubble: Understanding the Economics. (06:08) - The Future of AI and Labor. (08:56) - Open Source Models and Their Potential. (11:50) - AI as a Tool: The Multiplier Effect. (14:50) - The Reality of AI's Impact on Society. (17:57) - Billionaire Perspectives and UBI. (20:56) - The Disconnect Between Wealth and Labor. (23:49) - The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World. (30:15) - The Illusion of Value in Economic Activity. (33:34) - The Crisis of Ethical Leadership. (36:56) - The Role of Policymakers in Corporate Behavior. (38:45) - Understanding Lock-In: Users and Businesses. (40:40) - The Impact of Monopolies and Monopsonies. (49:22) - The Need for Anti-Circumvention Law Repeal. (54:24) - Cultural Norms vs. Regulation in Consumer Behavior.

The market has changed. Outbound is noisy. Distribution is fragile. AI is accelerating everything. So how do you know who's actually ready to buy? How do you position in a market that feels unstable? How do you pivot without panicking? This episode dives into the new reality of business in the AI era: the death of lazy volume, the rise of ownership, and the permanent advantage of human connection. Spray-and-pray outreach is fading. Hiring signals are bloated. Metrics are inflated. The old indicators don't mean what they used to mean. And executives are walking away from companies they built because the ground beneath them has shifted. But here's the truth: AI doesn't remove the human game. It amplifies it. You'll hear why: Ownership now beats pure distribution Media companies must become community companies Positioning matters more than ever in a noisy environment Pivoting early beats reacting late AI without humanity fails Intentional outreach outperforms mass automation Signal clarity is the new competitive advantage This isn't about fear. It's about awareness. You can drown in the wave. You can float. Or you can learn to surf. The ones who win won't be the loudest. They'll be the most intentional. Across this episode, you will learn: Why “signal vs noise” is the defining business problem right now How AI is shifting power from distribution to ownership Why outbound at scale is losing effectiveness How to pivot strategically instead of reacting emotionally Why human connection remains the ultimate differentiator How to think chess, not checkers, in a volatile market The importance of intentional positioning in chaotic times Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com