Podcasts about future of work

Today we're joined by career coach, recruiter, content creator, public speaker and author Emily Durham for a conversation every parent of a teen or young adult needs to hear. Emily's longtime expertise in hiring and recruitment has made her a trusted voice on modern hiring, Gen Z careers, and the evolving world of work. We get into the reality of today's job market, why getting hired feels harder than ever, and what skills actually matter in a world where AI is changing everything. Emily breaks down why empathy, decision-making, leadership, and communication may be more valuable than technical skill, how teens can stand out in a crowded job market, and why old-school tactics like walking in with a resume might be making a comeback. We also talk about Gen Z's relationship with work, why they're not as lazy as people think, and how parents can guide their kids without turning every conversation into a lecture.For more from Emily, follow her on Instagram at @emily.the.recruiter. And for the career resource she wishes she'd had herself, check out her debut book, Clock In: No-BS Advice for Getting Ahead in Your Career (Without Losing Your Mind), at emilydurham.org/clock-in.Keywordscareer advice, future of work, skills development, Gen Z, education, AI, job market, parenting, career coachingKey topicsShift in the job market due to AI and technologyImportance of transferable skills like judgment and empathyHow parents can help kids develop soft skillsThe changing landscape of university educationThe role of social media in hiring decisionsPractical tips for teens to build their resumesThe importance of early work experience and volunteeringAdapting career education to modern needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tend to talk about AI and the future of work as a young person's game. Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, is here to challenge that notion. A physician turned healthcare executive turned nonprofit leader, she joins Jessi in the studio to talk about ageism, AI, and what it means to not just stay relevant, but to move ahead, in the second half of a working life.  In this episode, Jessi and Dr. Minter-Jordan discuss: How the fifty-plus workforce is upskilling faster than other generations How to reframe experience as an asset in a job search, and why soft skills are having a moment The move Dr. Minter-Jordan made that surprised everyone: going back to business school in her thirties, while practicing medicine Why mentorship is one of the most powerful tools an older worker has for demonstrating value, and why stepping back from it is a mistake How Dr. Minter-Jordan got her current job as CEO of AARP What the trillion-dollar caregiving economy means for employers, and why the policies aren't keeping up How to approach AI without feeling overwhelmed: start small, stay consistent, and focus on what's relevant to your field Whether you should de-age your résumé How to be strategic about timing a career pivot, especially when you have real responsibilities What Dr. Minter-Jordan would tell a thirty-five-year-old building a career for the long arc This episode was originally recorded live and broadcast to LinkedIn Premium members. Premium members can watch the extended version here. Follow Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan and Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn.

Most energy drinks trade your long-term health for a short-term jolt. This episode breaks down a smarter approach to energy, one that builds mitochondria function, supports gut health, stabilizes mood, and helps you sleep better at night, all without the crash -Get 15% off your next order at: https://getmte.com/dave Host Dave Asprey sits down with Jeff Boyd, founder and chairman of MTE (More Than Energy), the caffeine-free energy drink built around adaptogens, nootropics, and prebiotics that delivers what Boyd calls "energy that loves you back." Before launching MTE, Jeff spent 15 years as President and co-owner of Luggage Free, scaling the company to operations in over 100 countries before selling it in 2019. He brings the operational discipline of a veteran entrepreneur and the personal conviction of someone who built the energy product he actually wanted to exist. Dave and Jeff get into the full science and strategy behind MTE's ingredient stack, including paraxanthine, ashwagandha, eleuthero, maca, GABA, theanine, and saffron, and why each one was chosen for its role in stress response, brain optimization, and sleep optimization. They also dig into the formulation challenges of building a clean-label supplement over a stimulant base, the real difference between caffeine and its downstream metabolite paraxanthine, and why this blend functions more like a foundational biohacking protocol than a beverage. You'll Learn: Why conventional energy drinks wreck your cortisol curve and what to do instead How paraxanthine delivers the benefits of caffeine without the jitters or sleep disruption The adaptogen trio (ashwagandha, eleuthero, and maca) and how they work together for stress response and human performance Why saffron is one of the most underrated nootropics for mood and brain optimization How gut health and the microbiome connect directly to your energy, metabolism, and longevity The mitochondria connection between willpower, physical performance, and entrepreneurial output How AI is reshaping small teams and what founders need to do right now to stay competitive Why the cleanest path to anti-aging and longevity starts with how you manage your energy across the day Thank you to our sponsors! - Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. Get your ticket now at wonderlandconference.com. - Gatlan | Book your free consultation at www.gatlan.com/DAVE - BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle. - Danger Coffee | Grab yours at DangerCoffee.comand use code DAVEPOD at checkout for 15% off. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Jeff Boyd, MTE, More Than Energy, caffeine-free energy, paraxanthine, adaptogens, ashwagandha, eleuthero, maca, nootropics, saffron, GABA, theanine, prebiotics, gut health, stress response, cortisol management, sleep optimization, huckleberry acai, clean label formulation, stevia Reb A, energy drink alternative, paraxanthine vs caffeine, afternoon energy, Luggage Free, cycling endurance, long jump training, ADHD entrepreneurship, AI small teams, willpower mitochondria Resources: • Get 15% off your next order at: https://getmte.com/dave • Purchase Dr. Fotuhi's New Book The Invincible Brain: https://a.co/d/0iHCgPpL • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:42 – What Is MTE? 03:50 – Ingredients Deep Dive 09:49 – Flavors & Formulation 12:31 – Dave's Caffeine Origin 18:35 – Athletic Identity 22:38 – ADHD & Entrepreneurship 26:43 – AI & Future of Work 30:47 – Willpower & Mitochondria 35:34 – MTE Wrap-Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Care.com is the digital marketplace that connects caregiving professionals with people who need help with kids, seniors, pets, and more. It's the market leader in an area where the need is constantly growing. Host Jeff Berman talks with CEO Brad Wilson about how companies can create more loyal employees by supporting caregiving, why the future of work needs to be flexible, how he's leading through transformational technology change at the company, and more.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I sat down with Ranya Nehmeh, HR strategist, professor, and author of In Praise of the Office. Our conversation reinforced what I've been hearing from many clients lately. HR today isn't just policies or processes. -It's culture. -It's learning. -It's how people actually develop in a distributed world. HR is a strategy now -Culture, development, and psychological safety—all part of the role. The hybrid has to be designed -Onboarding, mentoring, and collaboration don't happen by default. If people come in only to sit on Zoom, something's off. Leaders set the tone -Presence, learning, and collaboration follow what leaders model. When work is designed with care, people feel it. And when people feel it, they show up differently. And that's where great work starts— and where retention improves as people choose to stay. --- Dr. Ranya Nehmeh is a people and talent management expert, future of work advocate, author, and adjunct university professor. With over 20 years of experience across both the private and public sectors, she has worked at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and human capital. Ranya began her career at a public relations speaker bureau in London before joining a global telecommunications company. She then moved into senior HR roles within international financial institutions, including the European Central Bank in Frankfurt and the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna. She has led projects related to talent management, internal talent marketplaces, strategic workforce planning, and leadership development, among other initiatives. She is the co-author of In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work (Wharton School Press, 2025) and author of The CHAMELEON Leader: Connecting with Millennials (2019). Her work explores how organizations can create more human-centered, agile, and sustainable workplaces. Ranya is also a frequent contributor to leading journals and publications. Her most recent articles appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Hybrid Still Isn't Working (July/August 2025), HR's New Role (May/June 2024), and It's Time To Do Away with "Dry Promotions" (July 2024) Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Dr. Ranya Nehmeh:Website: https://www.ranyanehmeh.com *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Human Magic by Johan Roos https://www.amazon.com/Human-Magic-Johan-Roos/dp/1041216769 Humanmagic.one In a world where algorithms write strategies, generate designs, and analyze markets, what makes your work truly matter? Whether you’re anxious about artificial intelligence or eager to harness its potential, Human Magic offers a powerful guide to thriving in the age of AI. As AI tools transform business, leadership, and the future of work, your greatest competitive advantage is not technology itself—it is the uniquely human capabilities that machines cannot replicate. Drawing on three decades of research, executive leadership experience, and one of business education’s earliest comprehensive AI integrations, Johan Roos reveals why curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration are becoming more valuable—not less—as artificial intelligence advances. At the center of these capabilities lies practical wisdom: the essential leadership skill that enables better decision making, innovation, and judgment in a rapidly changing world. Each chapter combines research, real-world business insights, self-assessments, and practical exercises to help leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals strengthen the human skills that drive meaningful results. Discover how AI can erode these capabilities when used carelessly—and how it can amplify them when used intentionally. If you’re interested in leadership development, workplace transformation, business strategy, innovation, management, or professional growth, Human Magic provides a practical roadmap for remaining relevant, resilient, and irreplaceable in an AI-driven world. Stop acting as an “AI concierge.” Become the leader who shapes outcomes that truly matter. About the author Johan Roos helps professionals remain deeply human in an AI-rich world. A management scholar, entrepreneur, and former leader of several business schools, he works at the intersection of human wisdom and artificial intelligence, helping leaders use AI to strengthen judgment, creativity, and purpose. Driven by a lifelong curiosity about how people and organizations learn and adapt, Johan co-invented the globally adopted LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, enabling organizations to solve complex challenges through imaginative, hands-on exploration. He serves as Senior Advisor to the Global Peter Drucker Forum, where he helped launch the Next Management initiative, and is Professor of Strategy and Executive Advisor at Hult International Business School. His latest book, “Human Magic: Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Algorithms” (Routledge, 2026), offers a practical framework for preserving curiosity, wisdom, and human agency in a world of intelligent machines. Across his work as an educator, advisor, investor, and speaker, Johan champions a simple belief: management, at its best, is humanity at work.

Rebecca Hinds is the bestselling author of Your Best Meeting Ever and a leading expert on work transformation and the future of work. Rebecca earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Stanford University. In 2022, she founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana, a first-of-its-kind think tank that conducts actionable research to help leaders and organizations navigate the growing challenges and changes of work. In 2025, she founded the Work AI Institute at Glean, where she leads cutting-edge research on how AI is reshaping work. Rebecca's award-winning research and insights are consistently featured in places like Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., and Time. Rebecca is a co-instructor for the CNBC Make It course, How to Use AI to Be More Successful at Work, and a columnist at Inc. and Reworked.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Björn Axelsson, EVP and CHRO at Sandvik, to unpack how one of Sweden's largest industrial technology companies is changing the way people think about mining, manufacturing, AI, sustainability, and future talent.Björn explains why mining is one of the most misunderstood industries in the talent market. Many people still picture it as old-fashioned, unsafe, or disconnected from the future, when in reality Sandvik has been working with autonomous vehicles, connected fleets, electrified equipment, digital mining, software, and AI-powered solutions for years.Most importantly, Björn shares how Sandvik is building a future-ready workforce by investing in STEM talent, early careers, mining academies, global mobility, employee-led storytelling, AI adoption, and local communities, all while helping customers access the minerals needed for the green transition.

What makes a workplace truly great? At CX Summit 2026, researcher of workplace trends and author Lisa X Walden explains why the future of work is becoming more human-centered, why Gen Z is reshaping employee expectations, and how small leadership changes—or "micro moves"—can dramatically improve company culture. From work-life harmony to creating workplaces that don't suck, this conversation explores why happier employees aren't just better off, they may actually help businesses perform better. #lisaxwalden #cxsummit #bproFind Lisa X Walden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaxwalden/Check out her book: https://www.goodcompanyconsulting.com/bookGood Company Consulting: https://www.goodcompanyconsulting.com/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Follow me on social mediaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financecolombiaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-colombia/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finance_colombia/Check out my other YouTube Channels:Loren Moss: https://www.youtube.com/@LorenMossFinance Colombia Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceColombiaShortsE Pluribus Unum: https://www.youtube.com/@OutofmanywebecomeoneE Pluribus Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@EPluribusShortsCognitive Business News: https://www.youtube.com/@CognitiveBusinessNewsCognitive Business Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@CognitiveBusinessShortsEmpleo Bilingüe: https://www.youtube.com/@EmpleoBilingueRead more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/

Industrial Talk is talking to Angeley Mullins, Founder and CEO at Aetheris Ventures about "Blistering pace of Technology and Industrial Impact". Overview The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and features an interview with Angeley Mullins, a seasoned tech professional from Berlin. Angeley discusses her extensive experience scaling companies, including Amazon, GoDaddy, and Intuit, and emphasizes the critical role of AI in transforming industries. She warns of potential AI-related risks, such as the AI bubble and the AI apocalypse, and stresses the need for leaders to balance AI tools with critical thinking and human interaction. The discussion also touches on the future of education and the importance of maintaining social connections in a technologically advanced world. Outline Barcelona Cyber Security Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cyber Security Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with networking opportunities and expert discussions.Scott mentions their own participation and encourages listeners to mark their calendars.The event is promoted on Industrial Talk, where Speaker 1 will be broadcasting and discussing cybersecurity. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott reiterates the podcast's mission to celebrate industry professionals and their contributions.The conversation with Angeley Mullins from Germany is introduced, focusing on technology and its applications in industry.Scott expresses excitement about the fast-paced changes in the industry and the importance of storytelling. Angeley Mullins' Background and Expertise Scott introduces Angeley Mullins, detailing her experience in scaling tech companies and her current role as CEO of Aetheris Ventures.Angeley shares her background, including her work with Amazon, GoDaddy, and Intuit, and her various leadership roles.The discussion touches on the challenges and strategies of scaling companies, from early-stage startups to growth-stage companies.Angeley explains the importance of finding product-market fit and scaling it effectively. Scaling Companies and Cultural Differences Angeley discusses the different stages of scaling companies, from early-stage growth to IPOs.She shares her experience at Amazon, where they scaled a division from zero to $1 billion in 18 months.The conversation highlights cultural differences between the U.S. and Germany in handling failures and risks.Angeley emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and adapting quickly, using examples from the tech industry. The Role of AI in Industry Angeley and Scott discuss the impact of AI on various industries, including healthcare and transportation.They explore the potential of AI to change the way people live and work, as well as the risks of an AI bubble.The conversation touches on the ethical considerations of AI, including the potential for an AI apocalypse.Angeley shares her thoughts on the future of work and the importance of human interaction in a world dominated by AI. The Impact of AI on Human Interaction Angeley and Scott discuss the potential for AI to replace human jobs and the importance of human connection.They explore the concept of human authenticity becoming a luxury in a world dominated by AI.The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and the challenges of relying too heavily on AI tools.Angeley emphasizes the importance of leaders developing strategies that integrate AI with human expertise. The Future of Education and AI Angeley discusses the future of education, predicting a shift towards more personalized and democratized learning.She highlights the importance of critical thinking and the need to rethink traditional education models.The conversation touches on the role of AI in making education more accessible and efficient.Angeley emphasizes the need for diversity in AI councils and the importance of collecting knowledge from different generations. The Importance of Leadership and Team Building Angeley and Scott discuss the role of leaders in selecting the right tech stacks and developing effective teams.They highlight the importance of critical thinking and the need for leaders to focus on strategy rather than just tools.The conversation touches on the challenges of building cohesive teams and the importance of hiring individuals with the right heart and passion.Angeley emphasizes the need for leaders to balance AI tools with human expertise and critical thinking. The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Potential Angeley and Scott discuss the potential of AI to enhance human potential and improve quality of life.They explore the concept of living longer and healthier lives, thanks to advancements in technology.The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining social connections and the challenges of AI in creating a disconnected society.Angeley emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to AI, integrating it with human values and social connections. Conclusion and Contact Information Angeley shares her contact information, including her LinkedIn profile, Instagram, Substack, and website.Scott encourages listeners to reach out to Angeley and engage with her on various platforms.The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the importance of storytelling and the need for a platform to tell the story of industry.Scott emphasizes the need for leaders to communicate their stories effectively and inspire the next generation of industry professionals. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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Why do so many teams work harder than ever but still struggle to make meaningful progress?In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with organizational psychologist and bestselling author Liane Davey, author of Thoughtload: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work, about why leaders need to rethink how they approach priorities, productivity, and performance.Liane explains why the biggest challenge facing many organizations is not simply the amount of work people have to do. It is the invisible thought load created by competing demands, constant interruptions, emotional strain, and unclear priorities. Drawing on her work with leadership teams, she shares why many organizations are operating at full throttle but losing altitude because they keep adding effort instead of reducing drag.In the conversation, Liane discusses why leaders often confuse activity and output with meaningful progress. She explores how organizations unintentionally reward busyness, why constant responsiveness can pull people away from their highest-value work, and how leaders can help teams focus on outcomes rather than simply doing more.Liane also explores the impact of AI on leadership and the future of work. While AI can reduce some workload, she explains why it can also increase thought load by creating more information, more decisions, and more complexity. Her insights challenge leaders to think differently about human capacity, emotional energy, and creating the conditions where people can do their best work.Actionable TakeawaysYou'll learn why teams can be working harder than ever and still fail to achieve the outcomes that matter most.Hear why Liane Davey believes leaders need to move beyond measuring activity and productivity to focus on true effectiveness.Discover how rewarding constant responsiveness can unintentionally reinforce distraction and prevent people from doing their most important work.You'll learn the difference between workload and thought load and why the hidden mental burden on teams impacts performance, creativity, and collaboration.Hear why productivity can become a trap when organizations create more outputs without questioning whether those outputs create value.Discover why emotions are not separate from performance and how leaders can help teams process emotions before they create unnecessary friction.You'll learn why a lack of conflict can be a warning sign and how healthy tension helps teams make better decisions.Hear how leaders can uncover the unseen work that drains people's capacity and address the sources of overload.Discover how AI can reduce workload while increasing thought load, requiring leaders to rethink how people and technology work together.Learn why managing focus, energy, and human capacity will become even more important as organizations face greater complexity and faster change.Connect with Liane DaveyLiane Davey WebsiteThoughtload WebsiteLiane Davey LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Live from Cannes Lions, This is the Daily Brief from the LinkedIn Lounge. In this episode of The Daily Brief from the Linkedin Lounge, we dive into a massive piece of news that dropped yesterday: Instagram is launching a horizontal video hub on TVs. With YouTube already dominant in the living room, what does Meta's latest move mean for creators, audiences, and ad dollars? We debate whether Instagram can truly compete with YouTube's massive library, or if its cultural cachet gives it a unique edge. Plus, we take a look into the future of work and how the creative landscape is shifting. We discuss why creative work can't be done by committee, the rise of the "agentic layer" in AI workflow tools, and the surprising reason recent college graduates are pushing back against AI. Watch the full episode on Linkedin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you stay grounded when technology is changing work faster than any of us can keep up with? In this episode, I sit down with journalist and CNN contributor Jacob Ward to talk about the emotional and psychological impact of living and working alongside increasingly powerful technology. Jacob shares why he believes the bigger threat isn't just automation, but the way these systems shape your behavior, attention, and relationships at work. We talk about loneliness, agency, management, the pressure to keep producing, and what happens when more of our thinking gets handed over to machines. Get ready to rethink productivity, management, and the value of human judgment. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician's Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl's limited-time offer before it's gone. Visit hipebl.ai today. In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 What is AI doing to your mind and mood? 04:45 Why technology is really a story about human behavior. 09:00 How “fast thinking” makes us easier to manipulate. 13:00 What an AI co-parenting tool reveals about convenience, conflict, and control. 15:15 Can technology really support mental health without replacing human care? 17:45 Why the systems built to help us often prioritize engagement instead. 20:00 What a more “human-free” workplace could mean for all of us. 26:45 The human skills at work that are most at risk of disappearing. 30:00 How to deal with the helplessness so many people feel about the future of work. 36:00 The Pope's warning about AI, dignity, and human value. 43:30 Why trust matters so much when institutions are under pressure. 47:45 How to decide when to use AI and when to resist it. 50:00 Why the pressure to produce more can quietly trap high achievers. 54:30 How do you stay relevant without giving up your standards? Resources + Links Visit Jacob Ward's website HERE Get a copy of Jacob's book, The Loop: How Technology Is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back HERE Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Jacob: on YouTube @byjacobward + Instagram @byjacobward

NEW Bulletproof All-in AI Summit - 9 August, 2026 Why are humans still doing work that computers can do better? In this episode, Ian sits down with Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak to tackle what that question really means for dentistry, AI adoption, and the rapidly changing role of the front desk. The three explore how artificial intelligence is already transforming administrative work, patient communication, scheduling, documentation, and workflow management, and why the biggest mistake a dentist can make is assuming this technology won't reach their practice. Peter makes the case that even dentists who opt out will still feel the impact, because AI agents are already starting to make calls, book appointments, and gather information on behalf of patients. The flood of inbound is coming whether you are ready or not. That is why he frames the real choice as offense or defense: use AI to move your practice forward, or scramble to keep up without it. But the conversation isn't about replacing people. It's about removing repetitive work so team members can focus on the human experiences that matter most. Instead of spending hours on insurance verification, phone calls, and administrative tasks, team members can spend more time creating exceptional patient experiences, building relationships, and strengthening practice culture. The front desk is the highest-turnover, least-trained, most-overwhelmed position in most practices, and it is exactly where AI delivers the fastest relief. Done right, the receptionist does not lose the job. They get promoted out of the parts of it nobody ever wanted. DESCRIPTION The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode: 446 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden, Dr. Craig Spodak, and Ian de Jongh In this episode, Peter Boulden, Craig Spodak, and Ian de Jongh explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping dental practices and what practice owners should be doing right now to stay ahead. The conversation covers AI receptionists, agentic AI, workflow automation, SOPs, practice management systems, and the opportunities available to independent dentists willing to embrace emerging technology. They also discuss why AI should be viewed as a tool for amplifying human connection rather than replacing it. Whether you're excited about AI, skeptical of it, or simply unsure where to begin, this episode offers practical insights into how technology is changing the future of dentistry. TAKEAWAYS AI is advancing faster than most dentists realize AI receptionists are becoming increasingly viable Agentic AI can perform tasks rather than simply answer questions SOPs are the foundation of successful AI implementation Practices that embrace AI early may gain significant advantages AI should enhance human connection, not replace it Administrative tasks are among the easiest workflows to automate Front desk teams can focus more on patient experience as repetitive tasks are removed Independent practices can leverage AI to compete at scale Technology is becoming a powerful equalizer in dentistry Resistance to AI will not stop its adoption The future belongs to practices that combine innovation with exceptional patient care. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 - Construction Meeting Frustrations and AI Resistance 00:01:42 - Why Company Policies Can't Stop Progress 00:03:33 - The Challenge of Large Construction Projects 00:04:46 - Once You See a Better Way, You Can't Go Back 00:05:42 - Self-Driving Cars and the Future of Work 00:08:08 - Using AI to Manage Complex Projects 00:09:21 - The AI Workshop at Bulletproof Summit 00:11:42 - Introducing AI Receptionists in Dentistry 00:13:24 - Why AI Front Desk Solutions Are Growing Fast 00:15:15 - AI Receptionists vs Human Receptionists 00:18:08 - Google, AI Agents, and Autonomous Scheduling 00:20:02 - The Coming Wave of AI-to-AI Communication 00:22:29 - Playing Defense vs Playing Offense With AI 00:23:42 - Why People Are Afraid of AI 00:25:31 - Will AI Replace Front Desk Team Members? 00:28:31 - Let Computers Do Computer Work 00:30:27 - Insurance Verification and Administrative Burden 00:32:19 - Why SOPs Matter More Than AI Tools 00:33:30 - Low-Hanging Fruit for AI in Dental Practices 00:36:13 - How Practices Are Already Using AI Today 00:38:35 - Choosing Technology Based on the Future 00:41:43 - The Great Equalizer for Independent Dentists 00:43:20 - Alliance of Independent Dentists and Industry Change 00:45:18 - Why Independent Practices Can Move Faster 00:47:32 - Lessons From the Bulletproof Mastermind 00:48:11 - Finding Your First AI Breakthrough 00:50:12 - Practical Ways to Start Using AI Today 00:52:33 - Why One AI Win Changes Everything 00:55:57 - The Emotional Cost of Front Desk Work 00:56:27 - Bulletproof Summit AI Workshop Preview 00:58:25 - Final Thoughts on AI Adoption   REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Alliance of Independent Dentists Claude AI  

Most organizations treat meetings as the default answer to everything, but that's costing you more than you think. Rebecca Hinds, Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean, researcher, and author of YOUR BEST MEETING EVER, brings a product design mindset to the most expensive form of collaboration in your org. She shares how to spot meeting dysfunction, use AI to audit your calendar, and make intentional changes that actually stick. In this episode: • Why meetings have become the 'junk drawer' of organizational communication, and how visibility bias keeps the habit alive. • How to use return on time investment (ROTI) scoring, meeting minimalism, and shared language to redesign your meeting culture. • The role AI and data play in building the business case for calendar reform, especially with a skeptical C-suite. Timestamps [00:01:10] Why Rebecca went all-in on meeting research and the psychology of visibility bias. [00:02:19] The meeting junk drawer: why meetings become the default for everything. [00:04:39] Treating meetings like a product, including the concept of meeting debt. [00:06:26] Return on time investment (ROTI): a data-driven way to rate your meetings. [00:08:16] How leadership buy-in determines how boldly you can reform your calendar. [00:08:56] Using AI to build meeting calculators and get C-suite buy-in. [00:10:52] Making the business case by anchoring on what the most powerful person cares about. [00:13:54] Building psychological safety so people feel empowered to flag bad meetings. [00:16:36] Shared language for meeting dysfunction, including Meeting Doomsday and meeting minimalism. [00:21:05] The one thing every leader can do this week: intentional design across four meeting dimensions. Guest Bio Rebecca Hinds is the author of YOUR BEST MEETING EVER, a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work, founder of the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD from Stanford University. Her research is consistently featured in top-tier publications like Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired, and more. She is a trusted advisor to companies navigating the challenges of modern work, from meeting overload and hybrid dysfunction to the messy realities of AI adoption and organizational change. Brought to You by Paylocity Paylocity is the fastest growing unified platform for HR, Finance, and IT. Paylocity brings your people, processes, and data together in one place so HR leaders can spend less time managing systems and more time doing the work that actually moves their organizations forward. Learn more at paylocity.com Keywords: meetings, meeting culture, organizational behavior, future of work, meeting debt, return on time investment, psychological safety, AI, calendar reform, Meeting Doomsday, meeting minimalism, collaboration, HR leadership, Rebecca Hinds, HR Mixtape

Kelly Monahan, Co-Founder of Beyond the Desk, joins host Sima Vasa to challenge the assumption that AI is responsible for today’s workforce crisis. Kelly argues that shareholder-primacy doctrine, adopted wholesale since a 1970s Milton Friedman op-ed, created the fragile leadership culture now cracking under macroeconomic pressure — and that AI is being used as a convenient scapegoat. Kelly also covers Gen Z’s rejection of corporate theatrics, the three foundational skills for AI literacy and why the future of work is likely to be smaller, more distributed and harder to navigate without domain expertise. KEY TAKEAWAYS 00:00  Introduction. 03:50  A single 1970s op-ed reshaped business philosophy and created today’s command-and-control culture. 07:45  Predicting engagement scores from one boardroom question about trust reveals deep leadership gaps. 12:30  AI is being used as cover for bad strategy, not as the primary cause of workforce disruption. 17:20  Only 30% of Gen Z aspires to leadership, signaling a values crisis for corporate America. 23:00  The PLOT framework helps leaders share power, listen, own outcomes and extend trust to Gen Z. 27:30  Domain expertise, not tool familiarity, is the true first pillar of AI literacy in any organization. Thanks for listening to the Data Gurus podcast, brought to you by Infinity Squared. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. RESOURCES MENTIONED Reclaim the Plot (Kelly Monahan’s book): https://reclaimtheplotbook.com Beyond the Desk: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-desk-llc #Analytics #Data #Strategy

Most business owners are still using AI as a smarter search engine, but what happens when AI starts acting like a real employee? In this episode, Clay Speakman returns to the Title Agents Podcast to break down the rapid rise of AI agents, how they're already managing workflows, customer support, lead generation, and CRM tasks, and why the businesses that learn to work alongside agents today will have a massive advantage tomorrow. If you're wondering whether AI is hype, a threat, or the biggest opportunity of your career, this conversation will challenge how you think about the future of work.   What you'll learn from this episode Main difference between ChatGPT-style AI and true AI agents  Why every successful company may soon have AI employees The foundation every business must build before deploying AI agents  Where humans still outperform AI The hidden danger of AI productivity    Resources mentioned in this episode  RocketHub.AI Health Rocket  AI Rocket  Claude  ChatGPT Google Gemini    About Clay Speakman Clay Speakman is an entrepreneur, advisor, and expert on the behaviors and needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Throughout his career, he has worked with some of the world's most prestigious organizations serving affluent clients, including as founder of Report Club and former CEO and President of TIGER 21's Access Concierge & Connectivity division. Today, he is the founder of RocketHub.AI, where he leverages artificial intelligence to help individuals and organizations make better decisions, improve performance, and unlock new growth opportunities. Combining his expertise in human behavior, innovation, and emerging technologies, Clay is passionate about helping people thrive through smarter systems, healthier living, and future-focused solutions.    Connect with Clay Website: RocketHub.AI | Health Rocket  LinkedIn: Clay Speakman    Connect With Us Love what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected.    Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.  

What happens when expertise is no longer scarce?In this episode of The Executive Brief, Kelli Jackson explores the “Advisor's Paradox” through the lens of Accenture and the broader consulting industry. As AI makes information more accessible than ever, the real question isn't whether consultants or leaders will be replaced, but how value is evolving.This episode breaks down why execution, judgment, and the ability to drive outcomes are becoming the true differentiators and what that means for senior leaders navigating the future of work.If you're finding value in these conversations, make sure to subscribe to the newsletter and join a growing community of over 15,000 senior leaders receiving weekly career intelligence, market insights, and strategic perspectives designed to help you stay ahead.

I talk with Greg Matson, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing and Products at Solidigm, about the storage infrastructure powering the AI boom. We get into why AI training and inference require massive amounts of data, how GPUs, SSDs, and data centers work together, and why storage can't be an afterthought for companies building enterprise AI. We also discuss the scale of today's AI data center buildout, how Solidigm is using AI internally, and what this means for the future of work, education, and the skills people will need in an AI-first world.

We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from The Shift with Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — Change is coming fast, and managers are feeling every ounce of it. Marnie and Mindy sit down with Ali Merchant, founder of All-In Manager and author of "The All-In Manager", to unpack what leaders are missing in the rush toward AI transformation. Ali brings a grounded, people-first perspective on why managers cannot keep being treated as the catch-all solution for engagement, transformation, culture, and performance without meaningful support. Together, they explore why AI adoption is not just a tech rollout, but a change management and culture challenge. From "modeling over mandates" to psychological safety, shadow AI, blameless retrospectives, and the power of discernment, this conversation is a practical reminder that the future of work still depends on deeply human leadership.   Additional Resources: Connect with Mindy on LinkedIn Connect with Marnie on LinkedIn Learn more about AltHR Listen to The Shift wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the PFN YouTube Channel for daily leadership insights! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Managers need support, not more pressure. AI transformation requires trust and dialogue. Model AI adoption before mandating it. Psychological safety fuels experimentation and learning. Discernment is the new leadership superpower.

Send us Fan MailSid looks past the celebrity and fame and identifies practical business lessons from Taylor Swift's strategic playbook: turn adversity into fuel, build customer loyalty that beats price, and grow with a team that elevates the work. Let's challenge ourselves to stop reacting, start learning faster, and create relationships that compound over time.The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.Connect with Sid:Home Page: www.sidmeadows.comPodcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast Sid on LinkedInSid on InstagramSid on YouTubeThe Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Arun Serikar, VP, HR Technology, Digital Platforms & AI Innovation, Corp Functions at Schneider Electric, to unpack what it really takes to simplify HR technology, scale AI, and build a better employee experience across a global enterprise.Arun shares how Schneider Electric went from 545 HR applications to 303, reducing tech debt, breaking regional silos, and building stronger governance around the tools, data, and platforms used across the business. He explains why employees are not looking for the “best system”, they are looking for fewer systems that actually work together.Most importantly, Arun breaks down how Schneider Electric is using AI to move HR from a back-office function to an intelligence layer for the enterprise, from internal chatbots and ticket reduction, to performance review AI assistance, agentic workflows, and a future where employees can complete tasks without jumping between systems.

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Egle Vinauskaite to discuss the launch of her highly anticipated follow-up to the ‘Race for Impact' report. They explore the core objectives behind this new research and the methodology Egle used to capture the reality of today's learning landscape. Egle reflects on the "Transformation Triangle" - a core concept of the report - unpacking its components and arguing for a definitive move away from traditional, legacy training models. They delve into the practicalities of how L&D leaders can navigate these strategic paths, the organizational blockers or "drags" that routinely stall progress, and what it truly means when Egle writes that "influence is not a consolation prize." Egle provides a roadmap for teams facing leadership pushback, offering actionable advice on how to break out of a strictly content-focused lane and elevate L&D into a high-impact, influential business driver. Take your L&D to the next level Take advantage of thousands of hours of analysis. Hundreds of conversations with industry innovators and 25+ years of hands-on global L&D leadership. It's all distilled into one framework to help you level up L&D. Access the L&D Maturity Model here - https://360learning.com/maturity-model KEY TAKEAWAYS AI is rapidly taking over traditional L&D tasks, so L&D must redefine their role rather than just produce content faster. For L&D, the future lies in 3 areas: becoming a skills authority, an enablement partner and/or tackling performance as a systems problem. L&D's ability to change is shaped by the organisation around it. Reporting lines, what leaders expect from “the training team,” and the skills the L&D team has will all determine how far beyond content L&D can really move. Building credibility by being involved early when business problems are defined, enables L&D to influence decisions and outcomes more powerfully. BEST MOMENTS “The transformation triangle is a strategic framework for L&D leaders…it maps the territory beyond content focused L&D.” “Understand the boundaries that you're operating within. Not that you cannot massage those boundaries over time.” Egle Vinauskaite Bio Egle Vinauskaite brings extensive expertise in learning, behaviour, and technology, working with both global enterprises and emerging edtech innovators. Her background spans AI, XR, mobile learning, digital platforms, and blended learning design, giving her a unique perspective on how technology is reshaping organisational learning and the future of work. As both an advisor and researcher, she helps L&D teams integrate AI into their operations and prepare workforces with the skills needed for effective adoption. Blending rigorous research with hands-on application, Egle has a sharp view of how AI is redefining the role of L&D and creating new possibilities for learning in the workplace. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinauskaite/ http://nodes.works/ The Transformation Triangle report: https://www.nodes.works/transformation-triangle VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James  David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.  As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.  CONTACT METHOD   https://twitter.com/davidinlearning https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Episode 230 with Soledad Sanchez Canamares, Family Friendly Workplace Policy Specialist at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa, where she works with businesses, governments, and development partners to advance workplace policies that improve employee wellbeing, talent retention, workforce productivity, and long term business performance.As organisations across Africa and around the world face growing talent shortages, rising employee turnover, and changing workforce expectations, family friendly workplace policies are increasingly being recognised as a competitive advantage rather than simply an employee benefit. In this episode, Soledad explains why policies such as paid parental leave, childcare support, flexible working arrangements, and breastfeeding accommodations are becoming critical tools for attracting and retaining talent, improving workforce participation, and strengthening organisational resilience.Drawing on global evidence, business case studies, and UNICEF's Family Friendly Policies Toolkit, Soledad explores the relationship between workforce wellbeing and business performance. She discusses how employers can improve employee retention, productivity, engagement, and gender equality while building stronger and more resilient organisations. The conversation also examines the economic impact of care responsibilities, the role of workplace flexibility in the future of work, and why supporting working parents is increasingly being viewed as a business growth strategy.The discussion focuses on the African context, where informality remains high and many businesses operate with limited resources.What We Discuss With SolededWhy businesses may be losing money by failing to invest in family friendly workplace policies.Whether Africa is leaving billions in economic growth untapped because workplaces are not designed around how people actually live and care for their families.The hidden link between talent shortages, employee turnover, and the lack of support for working parents and caregivers.What family friendly workplace policies look like in Africa's informal economy, SMEs, and labour intensive industries where traditional models often fall short.Why investors, multinational companies, and global supply chains are increasingly treating family friendly policies as a competitiveness and business resilience issue.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Grandmothers Helping Solve Africa's Mental Health Crisis? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with SoledadLinkedIn - Soledad Sánchez-Cañamares RíosMany 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

During the pandemic, for the first time in most of our living memories, the balance of power shifted from employer to employee. By 2021, the percentage of people in the US quitting their jobs was the highest it had been in decades, with tens of millions of people quitting in a single year, confident that they could find something better elsewhere - a trend dubbed ‘The Great Resignation'. Five years on, and the quitting rates are way down. People are staying in jobs longer, if they are lucky enough to have one. Why? On today's show, Tristan is joined by Anthony Klotz, a professor of organisational behaviour at University College London and author, who coined the term ‘The Great Resignation' and Sarah O'Connor, a columnist for the Financial Times and author of We Are Not Machines: The Fight for the Future of Work, to explore how the world of work has been changed by AI, political and economic instability, and to consider how we can better enjoy the jobs we are in. Producer: Hannah Moore Mix: Travis Evans Executive producer: James Shield Senior news editor: China Collins(Photo: Woman working on laptop at home)

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For the last two years, almost every conversation in technology has been about AI. New models. New tools. New agents. New automation. And honestly, I understand the excitement. I've spent more than 20 years working in technology, cloud, AI, and enterprise transformation. I've seen many waves of innovation. But this one feels different. Yet something has been bothering me. Every conference I attend, every LinkedIn post I read, every discussion I have with business leaders seems focused on one question: "What can AI do?" Very few people are asking: "What should I become?" A few years ago, if someone wanted career growth, the advice was simple. Work hard. Gain experience. Move to the next role. Today, that roadmap is disappearing. The world is changing faster than job descriptions can keep up. And that's why this conversation matters. Because the future may not belong to the people with the best title. It may belong to the people who remain curious, adaptable, connected, and willing to keep learning. In this episode, we're not talking about prompts or models. We're talking about people. Because while AI is changing work, humans are still responsible for creating meaning. Episode # 191 Today's Guest: Carlee Wolfe, Leadership Strategist, Talent Advisor, and Coach She is a strategist, connector, and coach helping people and organizations thrive through change. With 20+ years of leading talent, culture, and transformation across global brands like Under Armour, Hyatt Hotels, Apollo Education Group, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Website: LinkedIn What Listeners Will Learn: Why curiosity is becoming more valuable than expertise The real meaning of networking in the AI era How leaders can create a culture of learning Why do many professionals feel stuck in their careers How AI is changing career growth and workplace expectations Practical ways to continue learning despite a busy schedule How to prepare for the future of work without fear Why are human skills becoming more important as AI advances Resources: LinkedIn

What happens when one of the world's largest enterprise software companies declares that it is no longer a software company, but an AI company? At SAP Sapphire, I caught up with James Bates, Head of Customer Advisory at SAP UK & Ireland, to discuss the company's vision for what it calls the Autonomous Enterprise and why this year's event felt different from any SAP conference before it. From standing-room-only AI sessions to bold declarations from SAP leadership, there was a clear sense that the conversation around AI has moved beyond experimentation and into the world of measurable business outcomes. In our conversation, James explained why so many organizations remain stuck in what he described as the experimentation phase of AI, despite years of investment and countless pilot projects. We explored why successful AI initiatives begin with business outcomes rather than technology choices and why data, governance, and process context have become the foundations of enterprise AI success. We also examined some of the standout announcements from Sapphire, including SAP's AI Agent Hub, the growing role of Joule as a new interface for work, and the company's expanding ecosystem of partnerships with organizations including Anthropic, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Palantir, and Mistral. James shared why SAP believes the future lies in combining large language models with business context, process knowledge, and trusted enterprise data. The discussion also touched on real-world examples that demonstrate how AI agents are beginning to transform customer experiences, automate complex workflows, and support employees across finance, supply chain, and customer-facing operations. Rather than replacing people, James sees AI assistants and agents working alongside employees, removing repetitive tasks and helping teams focus on higher-value activities. We also explored the challenge many business leaders continue to wrestle with: how to balance autonomy with governance. As AI agents become more capable, maintaining visibility, accountability, and control becomes increasingly important. James shared why governance, trusted data, and strong business processes must remain at the center of every AI strategy. If you've been wondering whether enterprise AI is finally moving beyond the hype cycle and into meaningful business transformation, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective from the heart of SAP's AI strategy and its vision for the future of work. What role do you think AI agents will play inside your organization over the next few years? Share your thoughts.

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This special episode is brought to you by our dear friends at Blood Cancer United. An organization very near and dear to me. I'm here to remind you to give to causes that make a difference. You want to help, but you don't know where to start? Blood Cancer United is at the top of my list. They are the global leader in helping patients and families with blood cancer, and your dollars fund research, patient support, and advocacy. Please give today here: Thank you for supporting this important mission. Learn more and donate here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/nyc/nyclls26/aposner   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leah Sullivan and TaskRabbit 03:04 Leah's Early Life and Career Path 05:58 Transition from IBM to Entrepreneurship 08:57 The Birth of TaskRabbit 11:55 Challenges in Building a Marketplace 14:59 The Evolution of Gig Work and Future Perspectives 21:30 Building a Team and Hiring Practices 24:41 Managing Challenges as a Founder 26:34 The IKEA Acquisition: Lessons Learned 31:18 Redefining Identity After an Exit 33:32 Investing in Founders: What to Look For 34:59 Creating a New Venture Ecosystem 36:31 The Importance of Community for Founders 41:59 Defining Success: Winning vs. Impact

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Collins, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker and Professor at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, to unpack why culture is the most powerful force shaping human behavior, inside and outside organizations.Marcus explains why most companies misunderstand culture by reducing it to slogans, rituals, values, or “how we do things around here.” In reality, culture starts with how people think, what they believe, how they make meaning, and what behaviors those shared beliefs produce.Most importantly, he reveals why the future of work will not be won by technology alone. It will be won by organizations that understand the culture of work, align the front stage and backstage of the business, and build environments where people are truly connected to the beliefs, behaviors, and conviction behind the work.

Is AI really causing mass layoffs or are CEOs just using AI as a convenient excuse?In this episode, John Koetsier talks with longtime tech journalist, columnist, author, and podcaster Mike Elgan about why the “AI is killing jobs” narrative may be overblown. Elgan argues that many companies are engaging in AI washing: blaming layoffs on AI to make cost-cutting look like innovation.The conversation goes deep into the future of work, why every major technology shift creates fear before new opportunities emerge, how AI will change education and human skills, and why humanoid robots may be more hype than practical reality.They also explore Elgan's concept of the attachment economy: a future where AI products don't just compete for our attention, but for our emotional bonds.GuestMike ElganTech journalist, columnist, author, and podcasterHost of SuperintelligentAuthor of The Attachment Economy on SubstackSubscribe for more conversations on AI, robots, innovation, and the future of technology:https://techfirst.substack.comChapters:00:00 AI, layoffs, and whether AI is really to blame01:00 Meet Mike Elgan02:00 Why people believe AI will cause mass job loss03:00 AI washing and layoffs as a CEO “fig leaf”05:00 Techno-utopian claims about AI replacing work06:00 Why AI layoffs often don't pass the logic test08:00 Past tech revolutions and new job creation09:00 Companies that lay off because of AI “lack imagination”11:00 Why new industries can create more jobs13:00 Nobody can predict where AI will lead15:00 Why the speed of AI change feels different16:00 AI, robotics, and fear about the future of work17:00 AI natives and generational change19:00 Why humans treat talking AI like a person20:00 Education when facts are instantly available22:00 Cursive, typing, and speech-to-text24:00 Humanoid robots in the home25:00 Human work, creativity, and future value26:00 Why human connection may become more valuable27:00 Are humanoid robots a dumb idea?29:00 Specialized robots vs. humanoid robots31:00 The attachment economy after the attention economy32:00 AI products designed to create emotional attachment34:00 Relationship AI, robot pets, and illusion35:00 Why chatty AI feels conscious36:00 The human brain, AI illusion, and caution37:00 Closing thoughts with Mike Elgan

In this episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business, Ben and his guest, Mike Minett, Founder of PORTABL, an innovative platform reimagining financial, health, and wellbeing services for today's independent workforce, to discuss how freelancers and gig workers can finally access the support once reserved for full-time employees. Mike Minett is the Founder and Chief Growth Officer at PORTABL, a platform helping businesses manage and support the global independent workforce. He is focused on enabling organisations that rely on freelancers, contractors, and contingent workers to better retain, engage, and protect their flexible talent through modern benefits and workforce infrastructure. Alongside PORTABL, Mike is a growth advisor to a range of businesses and passion projects. He also works on building access to global AI, software, and tech talent, including developing pathways for distributed freelance talent in emerging markets such as Ghana, aligned to global time zones for remote delivery. PORTABL is a SaaS platform and orchestration layer for the flexible workforce, designed to close the gap between traditional employees and independent workers. While permanent employees typically receive structured benefits such as health cover, pensions, and wellbeing support, freelancers and contractors often do not. PORTABL addresses this by providing access to health, insurance, financial wellbeing, and savings products, alongside tools that help businesses improve retention, engagement, and compliance across their contingent workforce. Recognised by organisations including Zurich Innovation, the MetLife Techstars Digital Accelerator, and Plug and Play, PORTABL is building a new category in the future of work. It is founded by a team with deep experience across freelancing, insurance, employee benefits, fintech, and B2B platforms, and is built by independent workers for independent workers to help them connect, stay protected, and thrive. You'll hear practical strategies for starting an HR consulting business, finding consulting clients, and business growth strategies for consultants. Whether you identify as HR, workplace, L&D, OD, recruitment, or people & culture, you'll discover real stories and actionable advice to attract clients, win contracts, and grow sustainably. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Lessons from moving out of corporate and launching an HR-related business. The unique challenges and opportunities of supporting freelancers, gig workers, and consultants. How to validate new consulting and HR tech ideas with real market feedback. Episode highlights: Mike's background in investment banking, his transition to entrepreneurship, and writing his book, “Follow Me Out the Door”. The problems faced by freelancers and the inspiration behind founding PORTABL. How PORTABL delivers employee-style benefits to independent workers, and how the model works. The bulk buying/group buying power of the platform and how it benefits users. Validation of the business concept through over a thousand one-to-one conversations with freelancers. Challenges of building a marketplace for diverse types of independent workers. The business model: B2B2C (working through coworking spaces, associations, etc.). Marketing and growth: targeting both organizations and end users, go-to-market strategies, and the challenge of telling the story to multiple audiences. Attracting investment: The story of connecting with investors and how AI-powered networking led to a partnership with Alligator, a leading HR tech investor. Advice for other HR tech founders: the importance of resilience, community, and persistence. The significance of community for independent workers and how to find support networks. Marketing and Business Growth: Mike explains that PORTABL's business model is B2B2C, meaning it reaches freelancers via organizations such as coworking spaces, business teams, or industry associations. Marketing efforts focus on educating both the organizations providing access to freelancers and the individuals who will use the platform. Mike notes the complexity of storytelling when there are multiple audiences and highlights the importance of focus and segmentation for early growth. PORTABL is currently concentrating on launches in the UK and Ireland, with plans for expansion into Germany and further afield. Building partnerships, leveraging AI-powered tools for investor connections, and forming a community around the platform are key elements of their growth strategy Resources & Links Mentioned: Company's website: www.portabl.co Mike's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikeminett Check out this B2B podcast launch service. About The A Better HR Business Podcast The A Better HR Business shares strategies, tactics, success stories, and more about marketing for HR consultancies and marketing for HR tech companies, and how to get more clients. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss future episodes. For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Launch your own business podcast: B2B Podcast Agency VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? 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The workplace has changed forever, and commercial real estate is changing with it. In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Alex Sills, Head of Sales and Development at Elia, to explore how hybrid work is transforming office space, workplace operations, and real estate decision-making. From desk sharing and occupancy tracking to AI-powered workplace management, Alex explains how organizations are using data to optimize their offices, improve employee collaboration, and significantly reduce real estate costs. They discuss why traditional office models are becoming obsolete, how companies can make smarter leasing decisions, and why the future of work requires a more intentional approach to workplace design. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, commercial real estate broker, landlord, or occupier, this conversation offers valuable insights into the next evolution of the workplace.   Topics and timestamps

Burnout expert Dr Anton Janse van Rensburg is a practising medical doctor from Pretoria, South Africa, with 27 years of experience as an Integrative Practitioner. Besides his MBChB degree, he has a Master's degree in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Pretoria, and an Advanced Management Diploma from Manchester Business School. He is also a trained metal toxicologist.His clinical practice focuses on burnout, mood disorders, adjuvant therapy for cancer patients, auto-immune disorders, severe intestinal conditions, and chronic infectious diseases.Summary of PodcastKey TakeawaysBurnout is a systemic depletion, not just fatigue. It results from neglecting many small, daily habits (rest, connection, diet), not just from overwork.Dr. Anton's method is prescriptive and holistic. It prioritises daily habits (e.g., 20-min power naps, strong connections) and uses comprehensive tests to find root causes before considering medication.Nutrition is a primary tool for managing chronic conditions. A high-fat, low-carb diet can reverse Type 2 diabetes and stabilise mood by reducing cravings for refined carbs and optimising brain chemistry.Purpose and challenge are critical for longevity. Complete retirement is a risk factor for rapid aging; staying engaged with meaningful work or new challenges is essential for maintaining brain health.Burnout: Root Causes & Holistic SolutionsDefinition: A systemic depletion from neglecting many small, interconnected daily habits (physiological, emotional), not just from overwork.Origin of Insight: Dr. Anton's experience managing health for 9,000 workers on a high-stress construction site in Maputo, Mozambique (2000–2003).This role involved diagnosing 30–40 malaria cases daily and managing fatalities, providing a "crossroads" experience that informed his later focus on burnout.Dr. Anton's Prescriptive Approach:Initial Assessment: A deep history of work hours, rest habits, and personal connections.Daily Respite: Prescribes short, scheduled breaks to manage the body's natural circadian dip.Power Naps: 20-minute naps are ideal; naps >1 hour are detrimental to brain health.Social Connection: Emphasises strong relationships with friends, family, and colleagues, citing research on their importance for resilience and longevity.Physiological Testing: Uses comprehensive tests (bloods, stress ECGs) to find root causes, not just manage symptoms.Kevin's Experience: Burnout led to "reduced performance"—sitting at the desk with a large to-do list but accomplishing nothing.Solution: Stepped away from the desk more often and re-prioritised tasks to reduce stress.Mood Disorders & The Role of NutritionDefinition: A broad term for unstable brain chemistry, which can manifest as sadness, cynicism, or even physical fatigue (e.g., heavy limbs, a known symptom of low serotonin).Societal Factors: Increased prevalence in younger generations is linked to social media exposure and a sedentary lifestyle, both of which negatively impact brain chemistry.Nutrition as a Primary Tool:Core Principle: The brain requires healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts, meat) and is harmed by refined carbohydrates.Mechanism: A high-fat, low-carb diet reduces cravings for refined carbs, which drives illness and instability.Case Study (Mood Disorder): A patient with a severe mood disorder saw significant improvement within 48 hours of starting a high-fat, low-carb diet, avoiding hospitalization.Case Study (Type 2 Diabetes): A patient on metformin for 25 years was advised to challenge the medication's necessity.Process: A low-carb, high-fat diet for six months, monitored with fasting insulin and HbA1c tests, can reveal if the pancreas can function without medication.Outcome: If successful, medication can be slowly and carefully reduced.Calorie Counting: Dr. Anton strongly advises against restrictive diets and calorie counting, as they are unsustainable and against human nature.The Future of Work & PurposeAI's Impact: The potential for AI to eliminate jobs raises concerns about a loss of purpose and meaning, which are often tied to work and contribution.Retirement & Longevity: Dr. Anton cautions that complete retirement is a risk factor for rapid aging.Recommendation: Stay engaged with meaningful activities (consulting, volunteering, mentoring) to maintain brain health and purpose.Challenge: The brain, like a muscle, needs to be challenged to grow and stay healthy. Avoiding challenges is detrimental to long-term well-being.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled in 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targeting affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham also provides an Answer Engine Optimisation solution to get your website in shape to be found by LLMs.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Working Forward with Jason Cochran captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — The future of work won't be decided by AI alone. It will be shaped by whether we choose real connection over artificial convenience. Jason sits down with Bob Dalton, founder of Sackcloth & Ashes and LOCL, to explore why community may be the most important leadership strategy of the next decade. Bob shares the personal story that led him to build a mission-driven blanket company, how localism became his lens for societal change, and why leaders must move from building audiences to creating true communities. Together, Jason and Bob unpack the rising tension between technology and humanity, the danger of isolation in a screen-addicted world, and the urgent need for proximity, shared purpose, and real-life connection. For people-first leaders, this conversation is a wake-up call: the brands, workplaces, and communities that survive will be the ones built with conviction, authenticity, and human connection at the center.

In this special Enter The Vault episode of ‪@thehrldpodcast, we unlock the HR L&D vault, a curated collection of the most powerful insights, lessons, and truths shared by the brightest minds shaping the future of work.You'll hear game-changing perspectives on trust-based leadership, skills-based hiring, imposter syndrome, fear in the workplace, building high-trust cultures, HR as a strategic function, and what it truly takes to move from command and control to trust and inspire.From practical advice on rebuilding lost trust and professionalising HR, to deeply human lessons on vulnerability, failure, calmness under pressure, and original thinking, this episode captures the mindset shifts that separate reactive HR from truly transformational people leadership.If you're an HR professional, CHRO, L&D leader, talent strategist, people manager, or founder navigating culture change, leadership development, and the evolving world of work, this episode is packed with timeless 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/23e7b153e7Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast ‪@thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Welcome to the HR L&D Vault(00:48) Everyone Is Making It Up: Imposter Syndrome at Every Level(03:53) The One Quality Every Great Leader Has: Calm Is Strength(07:08)Take More Risks: The Career Advice You Needed Earlier(08:28) Skills-Based Hiring and Walking Away from CVs(10:11) Why You Should Hire an HR Leader Sooner Than You Think(14:36) Trust Can Be Lost But It Can Be Rebuilt Through Behaviour(17:19) Trust and Inspire: The Leadership Model for the Modern World(21:50) Inspiration Is the New Engagement Frontier(31:06) How Fear Is Silently Sabotaging Your Leadership(34:06) Failure Is Not the Opposite of Success, It Is Part of It

Retirement. You could wing it. Why not design it? Our next group proram starts in September and is limited to 10 people. The Very Early Registration discount (45%) ends on June 21st. Learn more here. _______________________ In our last conversation, Dan Pontefract gave us a demographic wake-up call. The future of work is aging, and longer lives will require new thinking about careers, retirement, and contribution. Today, Scott Siff brings that to the practical level: how do we create better pathways for people who want to keep contributing, but not necessarily in the same way? And what are employers missing when they overlook experienced talent? His story begins with his father's frustrating search for a new job in his 70s, and builds into a larger conversation about age bias, unretirement, labor shortages, and the need to redesign work for longer lives. __________________________ Bio Scott Siff is the founder and CEO of Pivoters, a job-matching platform focused on helping people 55+ connect with employers seeking experienced talent. His story begins with his father's frustrating search for a new job in his 70s, and builds into a larger conversation about age bias, unretirement, labor shortages, and the need to redesign work for longer lives. Siff is also a founder and Managing Partner at Quadrant Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based strategy research and communications firm. His background includes advising senior leaders, Fortune 50 companies, and high-profile political figures on public affairs, brand, reputation, crisis, competitive positioning, and strategic communications. Earlier in his career, Siff served as CEO of BAV Consulting, Vice Chair of the global research firm PSB, and worked at the U.S. Department of Justice as a prosecutor and later as counsel in the Environment Division. He earned a B.A. from Harvard University, Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Scott Siff joins us from Washington, DC. _______________________ For More on Scott Siff  Pivoters _______________________ Other Retirement Podcast Conversations You May Like The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace The Unretirement Life – Richard Eisenberg Working Identity – Herminia Ibarra _________________________ Best Books on Retirement Our reccomendations and summaries are here _________________________ Mentioned in This Episode The Future of Work is Grey – Dan Pontefract _________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident.Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking.Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University.In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. ________________________ Wise Quotes On Rethinking Work“At 55, you may well have 30 years of work life left, but you probably have 25 really good years, which is the same length of career as from the ages 25 to 50.”On What Employers Are Missing “There's a pool of 40 million unused workers ready to go, better workers, and they're sitting there on the sidelines, begging to get in the game.”On Reframing Aging “A 65-year-old today is like a 45-year-old 20 years ago. And I'm not saying that theoretically, that's what the science is finding.” __________________________  

On this episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Kieran Shanahan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walmart U.S., for a powerful conversation on leadership, humility, opportunity, and building something that lasts. Kieran shares his journey from starting at Walmart as a teenager in the UK to leading operations for one of the world’s largest companies, the lessons he learned from Sam Walton’s legacy, and why financial literacy is a key part of empowering employees and communities. From AI and the future of work to creating pathways for people to grow, this episode explores what it really takes to lead at scale while staying connected to the people you serve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Evolve Ventures Tech, we confront the uncomfortable truth about AI, technology, and the future of work. Resisting change is not protecting your peace. It is protecting your comfort. AI is already reshaping jobs, attention, skill development, and the way the adult brain adapts. The real question is whether we are using technology consciously enough to grow with it. We explore how active tech use can support brain development, neuroplasticity, adaptability, and future-ready skills, while passive tech use can quietly train the mind into distraction and dependence.For anyone thinking about AI, career security, brain health, personal growth, and how to stay valuable in a rapidly changing world, this episode is a necessary reality check. Bring your brain to the future before your job description gets there first.Episode Resources:1. Microsoft 2025 Future of Work Report 2. AI Changing Jobs3. Adult Learning Theory4. Spreadsheet Champions Competition5. Brain Health Consequences of Digital Technology Use6. Screen Time and the Brain7. Best Brain Training Apps In 2026Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation:#492 | The Realities of Tech, and Future Generations, That None of Us Are Ready to Face - https://apple.co/4xy5AxpLearn more about:

Send us Fan MailIn this special compilation episode of AI and the Future of Work, we are bringing you four conversations recorded live on the show floor at HumanX 2026. This is the second and final compilation of our three-part HumanX Live series.Our first compilation explored how AI amplifies the human potential it can never replace. This one turns to the technical side, and to a question that gets harder the more these systems touch our lives: how do you build AI you can actually trust not to fail when it matters most? As technology reaches further into the moments that count (the systems that monitor our health, drive our cars, and work alongside us on the job), these four builders share how they design for accountability, safety, and harmony between people and machines.What You'll LearnWhy reading code is no longer enough, and how observing real outcomes (not system metrics alone) is the only way to know whether AI is actually serving the people who depend on itWhat "AI values" are, and why companies will soon need shared norms for how people disclose, review, and engage with work produced by agentic systemsHow robots earn trust on a job site by measuring their own uncertainty, asking questions, and communicating their intentions before they actWhy the most valuable place for automation is the dirty, dull, and dangerous work humans were never meant to do, and what that means for keeping people safeWhy physical AI should be built first as a reasoning and communication model that can explain its thinking to people, rather than one that jumps straight to actionHow "harness engineering" moves teams beyond prompt and context engineering, and why orchestrating several frontier models together can outperform any single oneFeatured GuestsChristine Yen, CEO and Co-Founder of Honeycomb. Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19362645 Dr. Ali Agha, CEO and Co-Founder of FieldAI. Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19362711 Dr. Jaime Lien, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist of Archetype AI. Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19363341 XD Huang, Chief Technology Officer of Zoom. Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19363454 Inspired by something you heard in this episode? Share your favorite insight about the future of work and tag us on social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ai-and-the-future-of-work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aifutureofwork/ And don't forget to subscribe to AI and the Future of Work for more conversations with the leaders shaping what comes next.Explore the Full HumanX 2026 SeriesThis episode is part of a special three-part series recorded live at HumanX 2026:Episode 1: Special conversation with Stefan Weitz, CEO of HumanX: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19210355Episode 2: Compilation featuring the CEOs of Scribe, Operative Games, and Dataiku, and the Chief Business Officer of Zensai: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/19257142LIVE EVENT: See how leading enterprises are using agentic AI to give employees back 4–6 productive hours every week. Join PeopleReign CEO Dan Turchin for a live demo on June 25, 2026.Register here: https://go.peoplereign.io/live-demo-how-agentic-ai-is-being-used-by-global-enterprises

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with workplace researcher, organizational psychologist, and meeting culture expert Rebecca Hinds to tackle one of the biggest drains on modern work: bad meetings. If you've ever stared at a packed calendar or wished collaboration felt more energizing, this conversation is packed with practical ideas to help you reclaim your time and redesign how your team connects.Inside This Episode: Meeting Doomsday Is Coming: Rebecca introduces the concept of "meeting doomsday" and explains how a simple 48-hour calendar cleanse can help organizations break free from unnecessary meetings and reset workplace norms.Why We're Meeting More Than Ever: Learn how meeting hours have exploded over the past several decades, why calendars became the default communication tool, and the hidden costs of constant collaboration.The 4D CEO Test: Before scheduling your next meeting, Rebecca shares her simple framework to determine whether the goal is to Decide, Debate, Discuss, or Develop—and whether a meeting is actually necessary.The Visibility Trap: Discover how visibility bias keeps unnecessary meetings alive and why being busy isn't always the same as being productive.Design Meetings People Actually Want to Attend: From intentional titles to clear outcomes, Rebecca shares practical ways to create meetings that foster connection, collaboration, and momentum. What to Do Now:Audit Your Calendar: Review your recurring meetings and ask: "Does this truly need to happen, or could it be handled another way?"Use the 4D Test: Before scheduling a meeting, identify whether the goal is to Decide, Debate, Discuss, or Develop.Title Meetings with Intention: Replace vague meeting names with clear, outcome-driven titles that tell attendees exactly why they're there. Your FreebieHow do you lead through failure and uncertainty?Today's workplace demands adaptability, creative problem-solving, and leaders who can navigate uncertainty without freezing in perfectionism.This quick quiz will reveal your unique approach to failure and uncertainty, plus give you simple ways to strengthen your adaptability muscles and help your team thrive when things don't go according to plan.About the GuestRebecca Hinds is an organizational psychologist, workplace researcher, and leadership strategist who helps organizations create healthier, more effective ways of working. She serves as the Head of Asana's Work Innovation Lab, where she studies collaboration, productivity, workplace culture, and the future of work. Rebecca's research has been featured in major publications and helps leaders rethink how teams communicate, meet, and thrive. Her work focuses on helping organizations reduce friction, improve collaboration, and build work environments where both performance and wellbeing can flourish.Connect with Rebecca Hinds Rebecca's LinkedInRebecca's websiteRebecca's book: Your Best Meeting EverConnect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Leadership Playground online membership communityErin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramFor more information on improve it! visit www.learntoimproveit.com.

Dean of the College of Business at Anderson University, Steve Nannies, joins the show to discuss the accelerating threat of Artificial Intelligence on the American workforce. Citing major industry studies from SHRM, Nannies reveals that 23 million U.S. jobs are already 50% automated, with over 9 million knowledge-worker roles facing total elimination by 2030. The interview explores how generative AI is shifting from replacing entry-level tasks to disrupting highly specialized white-collar fields like corporate accounting and legal courtroom defense, leaving traditional professionals to figure out how to remain valuable in a rapidly changing digital economy. Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Automation, Steve Nannies, Anderson University, SHRM Study, Job Displacement, White Collar Economy, Legal Tech, Accounting Automation, Future of Work, Tech Disruption, Knowledge Workers

When it comes to the path from education to financial security, the "golden ticket" narrative we grew up with is showing significant cracks. Today, students who work hard and play by the rules find themselves facing a steep experiential paradox: entry-level job listings frequently require multiple years of prior work history, yet securing a competitive, paid internship during college has become arguably more selective than gaining admission to an Ivy League university. This structural failure leaves massive pools of early career talent stranded, widening inequalities across the socioeconomic spectrum.In this episode, we sit down with Jane Swift, CEO of Education at Work and former Governor of Massachusetts, to dissect the friction points spanning K-12, higher education, and the workforce. Drawing from her historical role in crafting Massachusetts' legendary 1993 Education Reform Act and her current appointment to the National Assessment Governing Board, Jane brings unmatched policy expertise to the table. We discuss why state education metrics were sliding long before the pandemic hit, the hidden societal headwinds impacting the adolescent brain, and why wealthy families find alternative academic safety valves while low-income and first-generation students are left behind.Finally, we turn our attention toward actionable solutions for the future of work-based learning. Jane shares how Education at Work is successfully building an instructional workflow layer that partners with Fortune 500 giants to scale paid corporate roles for thousands of students. She also lays out a provocative blueprint for the future: reimagining rigid public funding models and forcing higher education institutions to leverage their massive institutional procurement power to mandate paid career opportunities for the very students they serve. Tune in for an honest, deeply experienced look at what it takes to rebuild the system from the ground up.

Few thinkers have shaped our understanding of the future as profoundly as Ray Kurzweil. An American inventor, computer scientist, futurist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Kurzweil is widely regarded as one of the most influential technological forecasters of our time. For decades, he has accurately predicted many of the innovations that now define modern life, from mobile computing and artificial intelligence to digital assistants and large language models often years before they entered the mainstream. In this special conversation, Tony Robbins sits down with Ray Kurzweil in San Francisco to explore one of the most important questions facing humanity: What happens next? Together, they examine the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence, the path toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the rise of autonomous agents, the future of work and education, breakthroughs in healthcare and longevity, and how these technologies may transform society over the coming decade. Kurzweil explains why his long-standing prediction of AGI by 2029 now appears increasingly conservative, why the next few years may bring more change than any period in human history, and how humanity may ultimately merge with the very technologies it creates. Whether you're excited, skeptical, inspired, or concerned about the future of AI, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the leading minds who helped foresee it. The future is arriving faster than most people realize. This episode won't just change how you think about what's coming next, it may help you prepare for it.

AI doomsdayers want us to believe mass job loss would be unprecedented. But Kathryn Anne Edwards has a sharp reminder: In the first five weeks of the pandemic, the U.S. economy shed 22.5 million jobs—larger than any single AI job-loss estimate she has seen. The difference was policy. Unemployment support, direct cash to families, and a strong public response helped workers survive the shock and helped the labor market recover. This week, Nick and Paul talk with Edwards about what the pandemic recovery can teach us about AI, automation, unemployment, and the future of work. Why do AI debates so often treat workers as passive victims and government as irrelevant? What would a serious policy response to technological disruption look like? And why should we be skeptical of billionaires and tech leaders who insist that this time, unlike every other economic transition, they are uniquely important and special? Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist, independent policy consultant, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, economics influencer, and co-host of the Optimist Economy podcast.  Social Media: Instagram Threads TikTok  Bluesky  Twitter Further reading:  Optimist Economy Podcast Bloomberg Opinion - AI Can Lead to a Fix of This Broken Government Program Bloomberg Opinion - Is AI Coming for Your Job? A Bigger Government Can Help Bloomberg Opinion -  AI Anxiety Won't Be Eased by Universal Basic Income 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

In this episode, Guy Weiss, CEO of Zenzap, discusses how his company is helping businesses replace personal messaging apps with secure, purpose-built workplace communication tools. He also shares insights on employee retention, operational efficiency, and the growing role of AI-powered agents in the future of workforce collaboration.

In the age of AI (yes, I kind of roll my eyes when I say that), you have a massive opportunity to double down on YOU. You are an original - literally one in eight billion… I want you to be strutting your stuff like that means something to you. Because if it means something to you, it will mean something to those around you, too.  AI cannot replicate you. No version of AI can create the unique overlap of your lived experiences, trained skills, innate talents, professional judgment, values, and unique points of view to create another you. While AI can generate endless information, it cannot replace the wisdom you've gained throughout your career or the way you connect ideas, solve problems, and influence others.  This episode will help you solidly step into your unique expertise, experiences, and insights that contribute to your personal leadership brand and make your contributions uniquely valuable in the future of work. It is time for you to define what you want to be known for. You have an opportunity to decide how you will be seen and how you will be valued as someone who is irreplaceable and indispensable.  In this episode, I will walk you through my thought leadership formula: (Knowledge x Lived Experience x Unique POV) + Communication = Thought Leadership. Understanding how to leverage this formula will become increasingly important in the age of AI. This will help you future-proof your career and remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment.  I also tackle the often uncomfortable topic of visibility and why leadership visibility matters more than ever. For many women in leadership, being seen can feel vulnerable, yet visibility is often the bridge between expertise and influence. Whether you're focused on building your leadership legacy, increasing your impact, or becoming more intentional about how you show up professionally, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you choose to be seen, what you want to be known for, and how your thought leadership can create meaningful influence for years to come. Links Mentioned: June 24th Free Workshop: The Future-Proof Leader: Why Your Thought Leadership Matters Significantly More in the Age of AI: https://saradean.com/future/ Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you build a meaningful career when AI is rewriting the future of work? In this episode, I sit down with New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor to talk about why so many young professionals feel discouraged about the future, and how digital shifts are reshaping our modern workplaces. Jodi shares how she survived getting fired from her college paper and dropping out of law school, and how those setbacks paved her way back to journalism. We also dive deep into the realities of AI-driven hiring, the loss of workplace autonomy, and the formula for reclaiming your agency. Get ready to rethink what it truly takes to protect your career in a rapidly changing world. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician's Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl's limited-time offer before it's gone. Visit hipebl.ai today. In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 What Jodi Kantor believes is one of the most important ingredients for a meaningful career. 04:15 How do you think about hope? 05:45 The question that Columbia students wanted answered during a year of campus turmoil. 09:45 How technology has reduced worker autonomy over the last decade. 14:45 Why AI is making the hiring process feel increasingly impersonal. 17:00 How do you define craft? 19:45 What's the relationship between strengths, interests, and building expertise over time? 24:00 Why career setbacks are often essential parts of growth. 27:00 How to stay focused on the work instead of public praise or criticism. 30:00 How to identify the problems, opportunities, or needs you want your work to serve. 31:45 Why AI won't eliminate the need for fresh talent and new ideas. 33:00 What colleges can do to better prepare students for today's workforce. 35:15 How universities can better help students find their life's work. 38:00 Jodi's advice for anyone starting their career today. Resources + Links Get a copy of Jodi's book, How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work HERE Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Jodi: on LinkedIn @jodikantor + Instagram @jodikantor

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Carolyn Lee, President of The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. Carolyn grew up in a manufacturing family on Long Island and spent years on Capitol Hill before taking the helm of the MI in 2017. Tammy and Carolyn dig into the widening gap between AI adoption at the executive level and awareness on the shop floor, and why closing it is the defining challenge for American manufacturing right now. They also unpack the fear factor driving resistance to change and Carolyn announces the forthcoming AI for Manufacturing 101 curriculum to help manufacturers who are at risk of falling behind. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks:Carolyn LeeThe Manufacturing Institute - AI Skills Training Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.