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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.

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Mark Zuckerberg spent seven years and $80 billion attempting to build Horizon Worlds, a virtual reality "metaverse" that peaked at around 200,000 monthly users in October 2022. After years of decay, Horizon froze the creation of new worlds in VR this week, shifting the platform's focus back to mobile and marking the effective end of Meta's virtual reality ambitions. This week, the lads perform an autopsy on both Horizon Worlds and Mark Zuckerberg's dream of the metaverse more broadly, discovering how a platform built on the vision of a revolutionary gaming headset eventually gave way to a world solely inhabited by dozens of eight-year-olds screaming slurs in 360 degrees of immersive 3D. Media Referenced in this Episode: Meta Horizons Worlds for Oculus Quest, including the following worlds: “Horizon Central” “Bobber Bay Fishing” “NBA Arena” “Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour” “METDONALD'S” “Pizza Kitchen” “Bad Roommates UPDATED!” “I Spent A Week Alone In The Metaverse” by Jarvis Johnson (August 1, 2023) Kickstarter campaign for Oculus Rift Oculus VR profile on Crunchbase “Happy Go Luckey: Meet the 20-year-old creator of Oculus Rift” by Robert Purchase (Eurogamer, July 11, 2013) “John Carmack's former employer claims he stole tech for Oculus VR when he left” by Ben Gilbert (Engadget, May 1, 2014) “Palmer Luckey: The Facebook Near-Billionaire Secretly Funding Trump's Meme Machine” by Ben Collins and Gideon Resnick (The Daily Beast, September 22, 2016) Palmer Luckey's post about Nimble American on Facebook (September 23, 2016) “Palmer Luckey distances himself from Nimble America group” by Matt Kamen (Wired, September 26, 2016) “Facebook launches beta of Spaces, its goofy and fun social VR platform” by Lucas Matney (TechCrunch, April 18, 2017) The Mark Zuckerberg/Sweet Baby Ray's edit “Zuckerberg blasted for tone-deaf 'magical' VR tour of Puerto Rico” from CNET News (October 10, 2017) Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Flatiron Books, 2025) “Introducing Oculus Quest” from Meta Developers (February 13, 2019) “Oculus Quest Basics Tutorial” from Meta Quest (May 20, 2019) “Everything revealed at Facebook's Oculus Horizon presentation” from CNET Highlights (September 25, 2019) “Building the Tools to Power the Future of Work” press release from Facebook (May 21, 2020) “Growth At Any Cost: Top Facebook Executive Defended Data Collection In 2016 Memo — And Warned That Facebook Could Get People Killed” by Ryan Mac, Charlie Warzel, and Alex Kantrowitz (BuzzFeed News, March 29, 2018) “Zuckerberg Says He Strongly Disagrees With “The Ugly” Memo By Top Facebook Exec” by Jim Dalrymple II (BuzzFeed News, March 29, 2018) “Facebook Horizon | New Worlds in the Making” from Meta Quest (August 27, 2020) “Facebook launches ‘Horizon Workrooms.' Here's how it works” from CBS Mornings (August 19, 2021) “The Metaverse and How We'll Build It Together -- Connect 2021” from Meta (October 28, 2021) Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook post announcing Horizon Worlds launching in France and Spain Announcement that legs are coming soon Footage of Meta Connect 2024 in Horizon Worlds “What Went Wrong With Horizon Worlds? Former Meta Devs Share Surprising Insights -- And a Solution to Still Save It” by Wagner James Au (March 12, 2025; archived from the original on March 16, 2025) “Eli Roth Brings His Brand of Horror to Meta Horizon Worlds + Meta Quest TV” Meta press release (October 14, 2022) “Why The Metaverse Was Doomed From The Start” by The Art of Storytelling (March 27, 2026) “Zuck Never Understood the Metaverse” by The Morbid Zoo (April 4, 2026) “How Did the Metaverse Fail So Badly?” by Patrick Boyle (April 12, 2026) “What does Meta actually do now?” by Good Work (May 8, 2026) “Meta burned $19 billion on VR last year, and 2026 won't be any better” by Lucas Ropek (TechCrunch, January 28, 2026) Announcement from Meta that Spark will be shutting down in January 2025 “Meta is closing down its VR meeting rooms as part of its wider cull” by Mariella Moon (Engadget, January 16, 2026) “Meta Lays Off 8,000 Employees, as A.I. Casualties Mount” by Eli Tan, Kalley Huang, and Mike Isaac (The New York Times, May 19, 2026) “Backrooms uses the bluntest of metaphors to capture a uniquely Gen Z fear” by Joshua Rivera (The A.V. Club, June 5th, 2026) TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “Connect Keynote Address 2026” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. Brian Alford as “Zucks”

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.

Most high performers don't get passed over because of what they know. They get passed over because of how they lead. In this episode, Dr. Bushra Khan makes the case that emotional intelligence isn't a soft skill, it's the strategic operating system every leader needs right now, especially as AI reshapes what work looks like. In this conversation, she breaks down: Why 'be more strategic' on a performance review usually means something specific and fixable. How influence actually works in the brain, and why title alone won't get people to go above and beyond. A concrete KPI approach for measuring emotional intelligence that most organizations aren't tracking yet. Timestamps [00:00:42] Emotional intelligence as the operating system for the future of work [00:02:30] Why 'soft skills' is out — and 'strategic skills' is in [00:03:10] How technical experts plateau: the real meaning of 'not strategic enough' [00:05:47] What 'be more strategic' is actually code for [00:07:26] Micromanagement as a symptom of not knowing how to teach others [00:09:09] The Peter Principle in action: when great individual contributors struggle to lead [00:12:19] Why title doesn't equal influence — and what builds rapport instead [00:16:55] Integrity in leadership: what it looks like when leaders actually walk the walk [00:17:15] How to give feedback that makes people better, not defensive [00:19:57] Measuring emotional intelligence: the KPI framework most orgs are missing Guest Bio: Dr. Bushra Khan is a founder, educator, and leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in organizational development and adult learning. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, deep research in emotional intelligence alongside global experts, and the creation of a top-rated executive leadership program (clients include Google, Government of Canada, and ERCOT), her impact is both measurable and deeply human. Dr. Khan helps high-performing professionals strengthen their strategic capabilities, lead with integrity, turn their expertise into meaningful influence, and shape their leadership philosophy. She describes her work as a calm, compelling signal in the noise — a space where leaders come for clarity, rising professionals see possibility, and organizations recognize that emotional intelligence isn't a nice-to-have: it's the operating system for the future of work. 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: emotional intelligence, EQ, leadership, strategic skills, soft skills, HR leadership, performance management, people management, coaching, micromanagement, influence, integrity, feedback, AI and leadership, KPIs, organizational culture, future of work, Dr. Bushra Khan, HR Mixtape, Paylocity

Kelly Monahan is an Author, Speaker and Researcher. She is the Co-Founder of Beyond The Desk, where she researches the intersection of AI, leadership, and the future of work. In this episode, Kelly shares her perspective on how organizations are navigating the growing gap between AI investment and measurable business value. She shares insights from her work with executives and boards, including why many organizations lack a clear AI strategy, how leadership behaviors influence adoption, and what it will take to unlock value beyond individual productivity gains. Kelly also explores the changing nature of careers, the challenges facing early-career talent, and why organizations may need to rethink leadership and even the purpose of business as AI continues to reshape work.LinksKelly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-monahan-ph-d-18879413/Beyond the Desk: https://www.beyondthedesk.com/ 

Welcome to Work in Progress with Chris and Keyanna, your weekly workplace news hit, but with less corporate waffle, more real talk, and the occasional “wait… are we allowed to say that?” moment.All in under 10 minutes.No jargon. No doom-mongering. No pretending everything is fine when clearly… it is not.

AI is changing jobs, businesses, and leadership faster than most people realize. AI expert Mike Ruska explains what happens next—and how to stay ahead. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the future of work faster than ever before. In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, AI technologist Mike Ruska explains how AI is changing jobs, leadership, business, and the global economy. Will AI replace workers? What skills will matter most in the future? How can leaders and employees adapt to an AI-first world? Mike shares practical insights about AIQ, authentic intelligence, human-first leadership, AI productivity, AI automation, and the opportunities that are emerging as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful. Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, manager, business owner, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation will help you understand where technology is heading and how to prepare for what's next.   Topics covered: • AI replacing jobs • Future of work • AI leadership • AI and business • Human-first AI • AI productivity • AI career advice • AI layoffs • AI automation • AI skills for the future • ChatGPT and AI tools • Artificial intelligence trends Subscribe for more conversations about mental health, technology, culture, leadership, and the future of society. In this episode, you'll learn Will AI Take Your Job? The Truth Nobody Wants to Admit Chapters: 0:00 - The Human-Centered AI Shift 1:00 - How AI Democratizes Tech & App Creation 4:23 - Unlocking Collective Intelligence with AI 7:18 - Vibe Coding & Democratizing App Development 8:23 - Economic Implications & AI's Impact on Jobs 12:50 - The "Human-AI Sandwich" Explained 17:40 - Tech Layoffs, AI, and Economic Shifts 20:07 - Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI 33:08 - Building Your AI Literacy & Understanding Agents 39:00 - AI's Environmental Footprint: Myths vs Reality 43:19 - Launching Baryons: The Human-First AI Platform   Guest Bio  Mike Hruska is an AI technologist who advocates for human-centered design in a rapidly changing world. By focusing on the intersection of human intuition and artificial intelligence, Mike aims to democratize tech and foster collective intelligence. He is the creator of the Baryons platform, which supports leaders through reflection and real-time feedback. Our Mission Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing. Find Michael Hruska here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybaryon  TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/mybaryon  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehruska/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyBaryon  Website: https://baryons.com/  Find Nick Thompson here: Nick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/    UCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/        UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/      Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com  

Why the most effective communicators help people see not just what's changing, but why it matters to them.For Sinéad Bovell, effective communication isn't just about explaining what's coming next—it's about giving people the confidence and agency to engage with it.Bovell is a futurist, founder of the tech education company WAYE, and an expert advisor to the United Nations AI Advisory Body. Known for making complex topics accessible to broad audiences, she has spent years helping leaders, organizations, and young people understand the implications of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies. Her approach starts with a simple principle: meet people where they are and connect big ideas to what matters in their lives. “If you scare people too much, if you disempower them, [and] they do unsubscribe from the very activities you need them to lean into.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Bovell joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss how to communicate complexity without overwhelming people and why skills like adaptability and judgment are becoming more valuable in the age of AI. From making emerging technologies more accessible to building trust through relevance and empathy, they discuss what it takes to help audiences engage with change rather than fear it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Sinéad BovellConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:00) - Explaining Complex Ideas (03:48) - The Future of Soft Skills (06:52) - Talking About AI Without Fear (10:33) - Storytelling for Young Audiences (12:46) - Reaching Young Audiences (15:01) - Career Pivots & Reinvention (16:53) - Becoming a Better Communicator (18:59) - The Final Three Questions (25:09) - Conclusion

Fifteen years ago, the future of work seemed inevitable: bureaucracy was crumbling, adaptive organizations were the next default, and a whole movement of practitioners was going to get us there. That future never arrived. Agile transformation offices are being eliminated, the pendulum has swung hard back to command-and-control, and the companies we held up as proof are still the exceptions, not the rule. This week, Rodney and Sam take an honest look at the failure of the ways of working movement, including their own part in it. They dig into the mismatches that doomed so much of this work and get practical about what still works—because while the movement may have stalled, the moves still matter. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Bradlees Twilight and Sunshine Zone Buurtzorg Morning Star: BNW Ep. 54 with Doug Kirkpatrick Haier "Bayer under Bill": BNW Ep. 68 with Bill Anderson Mary Parker Follett org debt: FOHR Miniseries action meeting: BNW Ep. 80 strategy stack: AWWTR EP. 2 op rhythm: BNW Ep. 118 00:00 Intro + Check-in: Your first music purchase with your own money? 05:18 The failure of the new ways of working movement 07:54 What we mean by "failure" 11:08 ZIRP, COVID, and the swing back to command-and-control 15:27 What people will buy isn't actually what they need 17:30 Selling Sunshine Zone products for Twilight Zone work 20:12 Bottoms-up to a fault 25:01 Nobody has capacity to learn anymore 28:11 Tennis vs. golf: the new consulting posture 35:23 Is local change worth it? 38:42 Failure of the movement, not the moves 40:34 Change #1 - Go deeper 42:49 Change #2 - Orient to the outcome 44:47 Change #3 - Branching roadmaps and scenario planning 46:15 Change #4 - Build organizations that benefit from change 49:15 The End Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

#266: Austen Allred is a technology entrepreneur, education innovator, and Y Combinator founder whose work has influenced the national conversation around workforce development, skills-based hiring, and alternative pathways to technology careers. He is the founder and CEO of Gauntlet AI an intensive AI engineering talent platform that partners with employers to identify and develop elite AI-native engineers. Previously, he co-founded Lambda School, later rebranded as BloomTech, one of the most recognized coding academies of the past decade, helping pioneer income-share agreements and raising more than $100 million from leading investors, including GV, Y Combinator, and Stripe.Before founding BloomTech, Allred co-founded the citizen journalism platform Grasswire and co-authored the bestselling growth-marketing book Secret Sauce. His perspectives on entrepreneurship, education reform, and the future of work have been featured in publications including Harvard Business Review, The Economist, WIRED, Fast Company, TechCrunch, and The New York Times. Today, he is widely recognized for his efforts to rethink how top technical talent is trained and deployed in the age of artificial intelligence.

207. Leading With Resilience In Mind: Partnering With Living Systems with Dr. Kathleen AllenWhat if the future of leadership isn't about controlling change, but learning from the way life already knows how to adapt, renew, and regenerate?In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Kathleen Allen, a trusted coach and advisor to global teams, and the author of Leading from the Roots: Nature-Inspired Leadership Lessons for Today's World and Following Nature's Lead.Kathleen has spent much of her career working at the intersection of leadership, innovation, systems change, and regenerative organizational design. Her work helps purpose-driven leaders and organizations move beyond mechanical, industrial-age thinking and begin designing workplaces where both people and the organization can thrive.Together, we explore what happens when we stop treating organizations like machines and begin understanding them as living systems. Kathleen shares why nature is such a powerful teacher for leadership today, what regenerative organizations are learning in practice, and how principles such as diversity, interdependence, emergence, adaptation, and resilience can reshape the way we lead and create change.This is a rich and inspiring conversation for coaches, consultants, leaders, and changemakers who care about regenerative leadership, organizational transformation, sustainability, systems change, and the future of work.In This Episode, We Explore:Why nature offers powerful lessons for regenerative leadership.How organizations change when we see them as living systems.What leaders can learn from diversity, emergence, interdependence, and adaptation.Why sustainability may not be enough, and what regeneration asks of us.What organizations are learning after years of working toward regenerative practice.How coaches and changemakers can bring living systems wisdom into their own work.Learn More About Today's GuestKathleen's website ****→ www.kathleenallen.netBook: Leading From The Roots by Kathleen Allen → https://amzn.to/4fgbdKjKathleen on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-allen-b5293110/About the HostJayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership.Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

Take charge of your future. Our next group proram starts in September and is limited to 10 people. The Very Early Registration discount (45%) ends on June 21. Learn more here. — Dan Pontefract spent two decades building leadership, culture, and engagement inside high-tech and telecom organizations, and never once thought seriously about age. Then, in his early fifties, he had a wake-up call. It sent him to look under a rock he'd never lifted, where he found “an absolute cavern of issues.” The result is his sixth book, The Future is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workforce. Dan lays out the coming “bell to bulb” demographic inversion and the risks for organizations ignoring it. For individuals, he reframes the whole arc of a working life, from the language of generations (which he rejects as an ageist cognitive bias) to three universal career eras: Rivers, Rocks, and Rubies. That demographic inversion means experience will become more scarce and valuable. The through-line is don’t retire,  rewire instead. He shares stories of people who kept working or returned to work in a different way, which brings his concept of the “experience dividend” to life. ________________________ Bio Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership and culture strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations globally, including Salesforce, Amgen, State of Tennessee, Nestlé, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, UBC, McGill University, Virgin Media O2, City of Toronto, among others. Dan has firsthand experience in turning leaders and corporate cultures into a competitive advantage. In addition to The Future of Work Is Grey, Dan has written five other books: WORK-LIFE BLOOM, LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY garnering multiple awards including the Thinkers50 Top New Management Book and the Axiom Business Book Awards Gold Medal. Dan has also written for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Leader to Leader, The Globe and Mail, Inc., among other outlets. Dan is a renowned keynote speaker who has presented at four TED events and delivered over 600 keynotes. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria and has received over 25 personal awards. Dan’s career is interwoven with corporate and academic experience, coupled with an MBA, B.Ed, and multiple distinctions. Notably, Dan is listed on the Thinkers50 Radar, HR Weekly’s 100 Most Influential People in HR, PeopleHum’s Top 200 Thought Leaders to Follow, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. ___________________________ The Future is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workforce Website ___________________________ Other Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Love The Second Curve of Life – Arthur C. Brooks Design a Phased Retirement – Anna Rappaport Rewirement – Helen Dennis ___________________________ Wise Quotes On Wisdom “Wisdom is to the experience dividend what oxygen is to fire.” On Retiring Retirement “Instead of using the word retire, I very much encourage people to use the word rewire.” On Demographic Shifts “We're shifting from a bell-shaped society to a bulb-shaped society, and it's going to change the talent makeup of your organization very, very soon.” ___________________________ 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. About Retirement Wisdom 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.

Send us Fan MailSimona Constantini of Volt Productions joins Sid to talk about why business owners need to stop treating podcasting like a marketing extra and explain how it becomes a real business asset for trust, visibility, and long-term growth in contract interiors. They share how storytelling, SEO, and evergreen audio can open warmer sales conversations and help your brand show up where buyers are searching.References:The Trend Report Ep 181 - Hot Takes with Larry Leete of KiSP - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode181ONEder Podcast - https://www.oneworkplace.com/podcastConnect with Simona:Volt Productions - https://www.voltproductions.co/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/Email - Simona@simonacostantini.comThe 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 Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA, to unpack how one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands is turning culture, hospitality, and frontline careers into a real business advantage.Kelly shares why culture cannot just be a word on a wall. At CAVA, culture is operationalized through values, competencies, recognition, career pathways, frontline listening, stock grants, mental health benefits, and leadership rituals that make the employee experience feel just as intentional as the guest experience.Most importantly, Kelly explains how CAVA is building a place where people can have a career, not just a job, from hourly team members growing into general managers, to leaders staying connected to the restaurants through shoulder-to-shoulder service, town halls, and practical feedback from the frontline.

Let's Think About "Embracing the Future of Work" With Special Guest Chris Dyer In this thought-provoking episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, Mitzi is joined by special guest Chris Dyer for a meaningful conversation about embracing the future of work. Together, they reflect on how focus shapes growth, why the way we think about change matters, and how technology is inviting individuals and businesses alike to rethink what is possible. As they explore Chris's perspective, the discussion turns to artificial intelligence, younger generations already integrating AI into everyday life, and the importance of companies embracing innovation if they want to keep pace with rapid technological advancement. This episode invites listeners to think more deeply about the future of work, leadership, mindset, adaptability, and the opportunities that open up when we choose curiosity over fear. If you have been wondering how to stay grounded while moving forward in a changing world, this conversation offers an honest and hopeful invitation to reflect on what you are growing through your focus. To stay in touch, please visit Chris's website at https://chrisdyer.com/ to learn more about him.

Magic Hour PodcastSeason 2 Episode 1: The Future of Work for Women: Freedom, Family & AIEpisode DescriptionWhat if the future of work wasn't about working harder—but working differently?In this inaugural episode of Magic Hour, Anasha explores the evolving relationship between freedom, family, creativity, and artificial intelligence. As women, many of us have spent years balancing careers, caregiving, household responsibilities, and our own personal dreams. But what happens when technology begins creating new possibilities for how we earn, create, and live?This episode is a thoughtful conversation about the future of work for women, how AI can support rather than replace our humanity, and why now may be the greatest opportunity in history for women to monetize their knowledge, express their creativity, and build lives aligned with their values.Whether you're a working mom, entrepreneur, creator, side hustler, or simply someone wondering what's next, this episode will inspire you to think differently about what's possible.✨ Why so many women feel burned out by traditional models of work✨ The difference between working harder and creating leverage✨ How AI can support women in business, content creation, and everyday life✨ Why your lived experiences may be more valuable than you realize✨ Building systems that create freedom instead of overwhelm✨ The role of creativity in healing, self-expression, and entrepreneurship✨ Digital products, content creation, UGC, and knowledge-based businesses✨ Why the future belongs to women who are willing to learn, adapt, and create✨ Creating a life that honors both family and personal fulfillment✨ The future vision behind the Digital Alchemy movementThe future of work isn't just about technology.It's about options.It's about women creating lives where they no longer have to choose between family and freedom, purpose and profitability, creativity and income.AI is simply a tool.The magic has always been you.• Digital Products• AI Tools for Creators• UGC (User-Generated Content)• TikTok Shop• Content Creation• Personal Branding• Monetizing Your Knowledge• Online Business SystemsIf today's episode inspired you, I'd love to invite you into the free Digital Alchemy Community.Inside, you'll find free resources, trainings, discussions, and tools focused on:• AI for everyday women• Digital products• TikTok Shop• UGC creation• Content creation• Personal branding• Building multiple income streams• Creating systems that support freedom and flexibilityJoin the Digital Alchemy Community HereFollow us on InstagramWebsite: https://blog.alchemycoach.orgLoved This Episode?If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who may need the reminder that there are more possibilities available to her than she's been led to believe.

Welcome to episode #1040 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Long before artificial intelligence became the dominant business conversation, Sangeet Paul Choudary was helping leaders understand another profound shift in economic power: the rise of platforms. As the co-author of Platform Revolution, founder of Platform Thinking Labs, advisor to global corporations and governments, and a respected thinkers on digital business models, Sangeet has spent years studying how technology changes the sources of competitive advantage and reshapes entire industries. His latest book, Reshuffle - Who Wins When AI Restacks The Knowledge Economy, extends that work into the age of artificial intelligence, exploring what happens when the expertise, judgment and know-how that once lived inside individuals and organizations increasingly migrates into software systems. In this conversation, Sangeet explains why AI represents far more than a productivity upgrade. He argues that every major technological shift changes what is scarce, and when scarcity changes, value moves with it. Drawing on examples ranging from Kodak and Netflix to cloud computing, software platforms and global supply chains, he explores why some organizations adapt while others become trapped by the assumptions that made them successful in the first place. The discussion also examines the changing nature of economic power, the growing importance of digital sovereignty, the future of knowledge work, and the risks of assuming that today's business models will survive tomorrow's technological realities. Throughout the conversation, Sangeet offers a framework for understanding not just what AI can do, but how leaders can rethink their organizations, industries and careers when the foundations of value creation are being rewritten in real time. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:00:47. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Sangeet Paul Choudary. Reshuffle - Who Wins When AI Restacks The Knowledge Economy. Platform Thinking Labs. Platform Revolution. Follow Sangeet on X. Follow Sangeet on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Sangeet Chaudhary and Reshuffle. (02:51) - The Impact of Technological Shifts on Value Creation. (05:51) - Understanding Architectural Constraints in Business. (09:07) - The Role of Supply Chain in Innovation. (12:10) - AI's Influence on Software and Business Models. (14:56) - Navigating Uncertainty in AI Adoption. (18:04) - The Future of Economic Power and Sovereignty. (21:00) - Cultural Shifts in Power Dynamics. (23:53) - The Mechanisms of Change in AI and Business. (26:52) - The Balance of Sovereignty and Dominance. (29:46) - The Future of Work in an AI-Driven Economy. (32:44) - The Broader Implications of AI on Society. (36:40) - Conclusion and Reflections on Reshuffle.

The gap between an idea and action is often smaller than we think.   Jim Kwik believes one question can help close it:   "What's the tiniest action you can take today to move closer to your goal?"   In this episode of Why Not Now?, Amy Jo Martin sits down with brain coach, entrepreneur, founder of Kwik Learning, and New York Times bestselling author Jim Kwik to explore motivation, identity, memory, focus, and how to stay mentally sharp in an AI-driven world. The conversation draws from the ideas behind Jim's upcoming book, Limitless Daily, which offers 366 bite-sized practices to help readers train their brains, sharpen their focus, and create lasting change through small, consistent actions.   Jim shares the deeply personal story of a near-fatal car accident that forced him to reevaluate what he wanted to leave behind - and ultimately led him to write the book that millions of readers now know as Limitless. From there, Amy and Jim unpack the hidden beliefs that keep people stuck, why knowledge alone isn't power, and what it takes to bridge the gap between knowing and doing.   Together, they explore Jim's framework for lasting change, including the roles of mindset, motivation, and methods, as well as the power of purpose, energy, and small, simple steps. They also discuss the growing challenge of protecting human intelligence in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, algorithms, distraction, and information overload.   In this conversation, you'll learn: How to overcome limiting beliefs and identity gaps Why purpose, energy, and small steps drive sustainable motivation The difference between inspiration, ideation, and implementation How AI can enhance—not replace—human intelligence Why "mind before media" may be one of the most important habits for focus, learning, and performance   If you've ever struggled to move an idea into action, this episode offers practical wisdom for building momentum, strengthening your mindset, and taking the next step.   "Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind and Win Every Day" is out September 1st, 2026. Pre-Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Daily-Train-Brain-Master/dp/1401978940   Learn more about Jim here: https://jimkwik.com/   Amy Jo Martin speaks globally on Humanizing AI, Leadership, Decision-Making, and the Future of Work. Learn more about keynote topics and availability: amyjomartin.com/speaking   Learn more about Amy Jo: https://amyjomartin.com/ Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.com/newsletter Watch Amy Jo's Speaking Reel: https://amyjomartin.com/speaking Follow Amy Jo… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjomartin/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyjomartin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyJoMartin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyJoMartinRenegade Why Not Now? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whynotnow/ Buy Amy Jo's book: https://amyjomartin.com/book Follow Renegade Global: https://www.instagram.com/renegade_global

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 Tracey Parsons 04:26 The Reality of Work: Jobs vs. Careers 09:08 The Gig Economy: A Shift in Work Dynamics 12:06 The Evolution of Job Discovery 13:08 Behavioral Change in Recruitment 15:32 The Return to Analog: Networking in a Digital Age 17:26 The Creator Economy: Merging Two Worlds 20:46 The Birth of Flockity: A New Vision 21:55 The Art of Presentation and Communication 23:09 Influencer Marketing for Jobs 24:29 Introducing Flokety: A New Approach to Recruitment 25:02 Empowering Employees as Brand Ambassadors 26:20 The Shift Towards Authentic Marketing 27:23 The Staples Baddie Phenomenon 29:33 Control vs. Authenticity in Employer Branding 30:04 Letting Go of Control in Branding 31:50 The Importance of Accountability 35:24 The Future of Recruitment in a Creator Economy 41:50 Meeting Candidates Where They Are 43:28 Defining Success in Personal and Professional Life  

On this episode of The Buzz, Scott Luton is joined by special co-host Dr. Muddassir Ahmed and special guest Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global Brand & Creative at Kohler and author of Eat the Donkey: Why Great Companies Embrace Discomfort. Together, they explore the realities of AI adoption, decision-making optimization, innovation, leadership, and what separates organizations that thrive from those that struggle to keep pace. As supply chains continue to evolve in the age of AI, organizations face critical decisions about technology adoption, data quality, change management, and leadership. Scott, Muddassir, and Anthony examine why many AI initiatives fail, what companies can learn from both successes and setbacks, and why strong decision-making remains one of the most valuable competitive advantages. The conversation also explores the growing importance of human connection, brand differentiation, organizational culture, and the willingness to embrace discomfort in pursuit of long-term growth. Drawing on experiences from Amazon, Kohler, Starbucks, and other global brands, Anthony shares powerful lessons on innovation, leadership, and staying true to what makes an organization unique. Key Takeaways: AI success depends as much on adoption, change management, and leadership as it does on technology. High-quality, contextualized data remains the foundation for effective AI implementation. Organizations must learn from failed initiatives just as much as successful ones. Soft skills, emotional intelligence, and human connection will become increasingly valuable as AI handles more routine work. Strong brands remain differentiated by purpose, customer experience, and authenticity—not technology alone. Great leaders make difficult decisions early rather than delaying action until opportunities have passed. Whether you're leading a supply chain transformation, evaluating AI investments, or building a stronger organization, this episode offers practical insights from leaders who have navigated innovation at the highest levels. You'll walk away with actionable advice on decision-making, change management, leadership, and creating organizations that can thrive amid constant disruption. Additional Links & Resources: Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyreeves/ Guest Instagram Handle: @anthony.j.reeves Guest Company Website: anthonyreeves.co APL Logistics: https://www.apllogistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-7JUN2026 The Corner Market: https://bit.ly/The-Corner-Market Exclusive: Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America: https://reut.rs/4vuPSkR 4 Supply Chain and AI Predictions for 2026: https://bit.ly/AI-Predictions-2026 AI Strategy Takes A Data Foundation That Cleansing Can't Provide: https://bit.ly/Paul-Noble-Gartner2026-Takeaways 5 Signs Your Supply Chain Has Outgrown How It's Managed Today: https://bit.ly/5-signs-your-SC-has-outgrown-mgmt Eat the Donkey: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G97CHK9F When Safety Technologies Backfire and How Managers Can Prevent It: https://bit.ly/When-Safety-Tech-Backfires Upcoming Live Programming:  https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyreeves/ SCMDOJO: https://sensei.scmdojo.com/ Connect with Muddassir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muddassirism/ Follow Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf WEBINAR- AI that moves at velocity: Cut through latency with agentic workflows: https://bit.ly/4x4626t This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Dr. Mudassir Ahmed. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-ai-adoption-brand-differentiation-embracing-comfort-1595 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joseph (Joe) Frost is the Co-founder of yorCMO, a franchise-based company that provides fractional Chief Marketing Officers to help businesses achieve strategic growth through expert marketing leadership. Under Joe's direction, yorCMO has helped dozens of companies scale, and his previous ventures include multiple EO-qualifying, million-dollar-plus businesses across the US and Canada. Joe is known for spotting emerging trends early, such as leveraging video marketing and launching community-driven networks for fractional professionals. He hosts The Fractional C‑Suite Retreat podcast, where he discusses leadership and the future of work. In this episode… Today's entrepreneurs face unprecedented demands  — technology, competition, and a constantly shifting market. How can business leaders leverage expert guidance without hiring full-time executives? Drawing from his experience building multiple ventures, Joseph Frost believes the key lies in fractional professionals. He explains that giving companies access to top-tier executives on a flexible basis allows them to scale smarter and faster, like catching the next big wave without buying the entire surfboard. The result is strategic growth that's nimble and sustainable in an unpredictable market. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Joseph (Joe) Frost, Co-founder of yorCMO to discuss leveraging fractional professionals. They cover building fractional CMO teams, creating sellable firms, adapting to AI in marketing, and Joe also shares tips on expanding fractional networks internationally.

In this episode, we look at whether the AI layoff apocalypse is real or exaggerated as companies rethink hiring, automation, and productivity. We also explore what the current wave of AI anxiety says about the future of work and which jobs may actually change the most. Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesGet the AI Chat Daily Newsletter: https://www.aichatdaily.com/newsletter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Successful AI transformation depends not only on technology but also on clear, consistent, multi-channel communication that keeps employees informed, engaged, and involved in the change process. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about why your employees aren't hearing you on Gen AI transformation.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-your-employees-arent-hearing-you-on-gen-ai-transformation/

Todays Episode In this episode of The EdTech Podcast, Philippa is joined by Harri Davies, UK Head of Growth at Imovem, to explore how careers guidance needs to evolve for a generation growing up in the fourth industrial revolution. Harri shares Imovem's mission to support young people, including those not in education, employment or training, by helping them build confidence, understand their strengths, and see a wider range of future possibilities. The conversation explores how too many students are still placed into narrow boxes — academic or practical, university or apprenticeship, traditional career or alternative path — and why this no longer reflects the reality of today's changing world of work. Together, Philippa and Harri discuss the role of AI in helping young people map their interests, passions, personality and learning preferences to future career pathways. Harri explains how Imovem's careers copilot uses personalised insights, live labour market data, and access to thousands of potential roles to help students connect what they are studying now with the lives and careers they may want to build. The episode also looks at the pressures facing teachers, careers leads and parents as they try to support young people through an increasingly complex landscape of apprenticeships, university routes, emerging industries, portfolio careers and AI-driven change. Harri highlights the importance of making careers information more accessible, engaging and practical, while giving teachers richer insight to support meaningful one-to-one conversations. This is a timely conversation about aspiration, agency, social impact and future skills. It asks how education can move beyond outdated assumptions about success and instead help every young person explore who they are, what they care about, and where they might thrive. About the Guest   Harri is a fractional education leader with experience spanning social mobility, EdTech and upskilling young people.   A former lawyer, in his role as UK Head of Growth at imovum, he works with schools to navigate increasingly complex career pathways. His work explores how psychology and emerging technology can help pupils feel confident about their future.   Head of Growth for imovum: an AI co-pilot for students aged 13-18, used by 100,000 pupils across the UK, Middle East and India Worked with young people for 8 years: building their confidence and coaching/mentoring them to secure best in class graduate/junior city careers Guest Lecturer at Oxford International Education Group - simplified neuroscience for 15-17 year olds paired with AI co-pilot demonstration Keynote speaker and panellist at legal industry events sponsored by Clifford Chance, A&O Shearman NED at University of Bristol, launching the future of work series 'Building a Company of 1' to help students with post graduate prospects as portfolio workers Find them at imovum LinkedIn imovum Instagram Harri LinkedIn Harri Instagram

Most leaders learn to read a company by its story. Colleen Gallagher learned to read it by its numbers.In this episode, AJ Vaughan sits down with Colleen Gallagher, CEO of Textio, the HR technology company that has spent more than a decade helping some of the largest organizations in the world write sharper job postings and make better hiring decisions.Colleen did not come up the traditional people path. She started in consulting, running diligence on companies being bought, sold, and financed, learning to assess a business fast by how it made money and where it put that money to work. That foundation carried her from CFO to COO to CEO of Textio, and it still shapes how she leads.We get into:How finance gives you visibility into the entire organization instead of a single trackWhy strategy is really the allocation of two limited resources, money and timeWhat it takes to assess the health of any business quickly, starting from the invoice level upThe thinking behind Lavalier, Textio's new interview intelligence platform, is built to keep hiring anchored to skills and evidence instead of opinionWhere hiring decisions are heading as the evidence underneath them gets strongerIf you care about the financial logic underlying people's decisions, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Textio: https://textio.com/The Business of Alignment is where workforce leaders name what is actually true about the future of work.

The world is loud, work is heavier than it should be, and “hustle” has become a badge of honor even when it is wrecking our health and focus. We wanted a better way, so we brought on Drew Thompson, keynote speaker and AI expert known as the “AI to human translator,” to talk about what happens when you combine practical AI strategy with something most business conversations forget: laughter.Drew shares the through line of his career, from child actor to ad agency founder to coaching thousands of high performers, and why service is the real strategy. We dig into his upcoming book idea, Permission to Laugh, and why humor is not denial but a tool for presence, perspective, and resilience when things feel dark. From there, we turn AI into real-world action, including his “AI for 14 days” practice using ChatGPT or Gemini as a judgment-free thought partner to unpack fears, frustrations, goals, and decision blocks like analysis paralysis.We also get tactical with a zero-dollar AI framework that stacks tools to help you operate like you have a much bigger team, plus content workflows using AI scripting, avatar video tools like HeyGen, automation with n8n, and rapid building with tools like Replit. Drew calls out what he sees high performers doing wrong right now, why grinding is not the flex people think it is, and why emotional intelligence and face-to-face connection matter more than ever as AI content marketing accelerates, especially in industries like real estate.If you want practical AI prompts, smarter systems, and a more human way to scale, press play. Then subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this with a friend who needs permission to pause, laugh, and build lighter.Drew ThompsonFounder and CEO, Signal and Scale AIsignalandscale.aiNote: Drew's community name/link may have changed since this episode was recorded. Visit his Instagram or Signal & Scale website for the most current information.Send us a messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDesignrr for eBooks, BlogsCreate eBooks, Blogs, Lead Magnets and more! Riverside.fm Your Own Virtual StudioProfessional Virtual StudioAltogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business CardsLet's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Digital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing platform.Mens and Womens HatsSince 1972, American Hat Makers has been dedicated to the art of fine hat making.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

Stanislas Polu is Co-Founder & CTO of Dust — the enterprise AI agent platform used by 51,000 workers at 3,000+ companies. Before Dust, he spent three years on OpenAI's research team under Ilya Sutskever, working on mathematical reasoning in language models, and prior to that was an engineer at Stripe. He brings a rare combination of frontier AI research and product-building experience to the enterprise agent space.MCP, Agents & the $40M Bet on Multiplayer AI // MLOps Podcast #384 with Stanislas Polu, Co-Founder & CTO of Dust

What began as a simple experiment during the early months of the pandemic has evolved into a global conversation about sustainable success, intentional productivity, regenerative leadership, creativity, wellbeing, and the future of work. In this special centenary episode, Mich Bondesio reflects on the journey of creating the Creating Cadence Podcast, the themes that have shaped it, the lessons learned along the way, and the impact this community has had over the past six years.This is both a celebration of community and a reflection on what it takes to demonstrate creating cadence in action.A look back at what we've explored together. and a reminder that meaningful things are often built one small, consistent step at a time.In episode 100 of the Creating Cadence podcast:The story behind how Creating Cadence began during the pandemicThe surprising growth of a global audience across 60 countriesWhy podcasting became a catalyst for personal and professional growthThe six major themes that have shaped the show over six yearsThe lessons learned from producing 100 episodesThe importance of seasonal pauses and sustainable creative practiceEpisode 100 Timestamps[00:01:33] Introduction & Celebrating 100 Episodes[00:07:59] Thematic Review of Six Years of Creating Cadence[00:08:50] Theme 1: Reimagining Success & Sustainable Leadership[00:09:25] Theme 2: Intentional Productivity, Human Energy & Wellbeing[00:09:57] Theme 3: Creativity, Identity & Meaningful Work[00:10:25] Theme 4: Building Better Work Cultures & Communities[00:10:55] Theme 5: Technology, Innovation & The Future of Work[00:11:28] Theme 6: Nature, Systems & Regenerative Thinking[00:12:15] Lessons Learned from Building a Podcast[00:15:05] Looking Ahead & Seasonal PauseKey insight: 100 episodes. 6 years. 42 guests. Listeners in 60 countries.Meaningful things are rarely built overnight. They grow through consistency, curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to keep showing up — even when you're not entirely sure who's listening.Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or discovered the podcast today, thank you for being part of this journey.Here's to the next chapter, Mich

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when top talent leaves a company with a noncompete agreement to start a rival business just steps away? Dive into the riveting world of noncompete agreements with host Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the complex legal battle surrounding J-Medical, a Manhattan medical practice embroiled in a fierce dispute over unpaid fees and restrictive covenants. This episode of the Employee Survival Guide® is not just about legal jargon; it's a crucial conversation about employee rights, corporate espionage, and the shifting landscape of employment law. As the timeline unfolds, listeners will discover the intricacies of the partnership between DYM America and J-Medical, the financial tensions that erupted into a courtroom showdown, and the landmark ruling that challenged the enforcement of noncompete agreements. The implications of this case extend far beyond one medical practice; they touch on vital issues such as workplace discrimination, employee empowerment, and the evolving nature of work in a post-pandemic world. Carey and his co-host delve deep into the importance of understanding employment contracts, highlighting the potential pitfalls of severance negotiations and the necessity for businesses to safeguard their proprietary information. As courts increasingly invalidate noncompete agreements, what does this mean for the future of work? How should employers adapt their strategies to engage with a workforce that is more informed and empowered than ever before? This episode is packed with insights that every employee and employer should hear. From navigating employment law issues to understanding your rights in a hostile work environment, we provide the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in today's competitive job market. Whether you're dealing with workplace harassment, negotiating a severance package, or simply trying to understand your employment rights, this episode is your guide to survival. Join us for an enlightening discussion that challenges the status quo and empowers you to take control of your career. Tune in to the Employee Survival Guide® and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of employment law, workplace dynamics, and the ever-evolving landscape of noncompete agreements. Your career survival depends on it!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Nearly half of all Americans believe AI is bad for humanity. Peter Diamandis is not one of them. On his podcast, Moonshots, and in his new book, We Are as Gods, co-written with the inimitable Steven Kotler, he makes the case that artificial intelligence is already ushering in a world of abundance — think radical life extension, 10 billion humanoid robots, and agents that do your job while you're sipping a latte. He knows it may not be all sunshine and hydroponic roses, but he believes our future is incredibly bright. And he's putting his money where his mouth is: XPRIZE, the nonprofit he founded more than 30 years ago to bankroll breakthroughs, just announced it's giving $3.5 million to filmmakers who conjure convincingly optimistic visions of the future. Rufus and Caleb don't have their film treatment ready yet, but they do have plenty of questions for Peter and Steven about flying cars, the future of work, worst-case scenarios, and the new commandments for working with AI.

The old HR playbook is cracking, and Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins are here to build something more human in its place. Nikki sits down with Mindy and Marnie to explore the origin of altHR, a people-first community and movement designed for HR leaders who are tired of doing the work alone. Together, they unpack what it means to evolve the future of HR through mindset shifts, friendship, co-creation, and the courage to ask for help. From launching The Hive to building the SIGNAL framework, Mindy and Marnie share how human-centered design can help people leaders move from isolation and overwhelm into possibility, experimentation, and meaningful connection. This conversation is a reminder that HR professionals were never meant to carry culture, change, and people strategy alone. The future of work will not be built by perfect playbooks, but by curious leaders willing to rethink, collaborate, and evolve together.   Additional Resources: Connect with Mindy on LinkedIn Connect with Marnie on LinkedIn Join the AltHR Hive Hub! Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Nikki's Key Takeaways: HR leaders need community, not more isolation. Mindset shifts create new possibilities for HR. Friendship can be a powerful business foundation. Human-centered design helps solve real business problems. The future of HR requires co-creation and curiosity.  

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when AI starts doing the work humans used to spend hours on every week?According to longtime tech innovator Scott Abbott, the answer isn't that humans become less important. It's the opposite.In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra Corman sits down with Scott Abbott to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, communication, and human connection. After nearly four decades in technology, Scott has witnessed the rise of the internet, mobile technology, social platforms, and now AI. His perspective brings both excitement and realism to the conversation around where business and leadership are headed next.Together, they unpack why soft skills are becoming more valuable in an AI-driven world, why companies may be failing younger employees instead of developing them, and how systems and automation can actually create more freedom, creativity, and connection.You'll hear practical insights on:• Why communication and professionalism still matter more than ever• The growing importance of human-centered leadership• How AI can free up time for deeper thinking and better collaboration• Why companies should reinvest AI efficiencies back into employee development• The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony• How personal branding impacts leadership and career growth• Why systemization can help businesses scale without burnoutScott also shares lessons from more than 10,000 coaching sessions with leaders and business owners, revealing the common struggles people face with communication, confidence, burnout, accountability, and growth.If you've been curious about how AI and humanity can work together instead of against each other, this episode offers a grounded and refreshing perspective.About Scott Abbott:Scott Abbott is a technology leader, systems strategist, coach, and founder of Boss Up Coaching Solution Academy. With nearly 40 years in tech, Scott has worked at the forefront of major technological shifts including the internet, social media, mobile innovation, and AI. Today, he helps leaders and organizations combine systems, leadership, AI, and human-centered growth to build stronger businesses and better teams.Connect with Scott Abbott:Website: https://scottabbottabc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottabbottabc/#AILeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipSkills #SoftSkills #PersonalBranding #WorkplaceCulture #Entrepreneurship Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here

Fred Laluyaux has spent 25 years on the same problem: enterprises are drowning in decisions no human should be making. With 50 million digitized decisions across companies like Unilever, Exxon, and Hershey, he now has the data to prove it. When operators override the machine, performance goes down. Not sometimes — in aggregate, every time. In this episode, Fred breaks down the agentic vs. deterministic tradeoff most CIOs are getting wrong, why the software stack most companies rely on today is heading for collapse, and what a company whose entire stack is just SAP and Aera tells you about where enterprise software is going. Hit play. 3 Takeaways: After 50 million digitized decisions, the data is clear: when operators override the machine, performance drops. One Aera customer runs their entire operation on SAP and Aera. Nothing in between. That's where the stack is going. Fred calls them "born in digital" decisions — they can't be made by humans because the value is gone before the meeting starts. Chapters: [03:08] Fred's Career Journey and Lessons Learned [05:17] Why Aera Was Created [05:45] The Vision for a Self-Driving Enterprise [08:28] The Decision Memory Problem in AI [10:28] The Reality of AI ROI [11:58] From Analytics to Decision Intelligence [12:56] Humans vs Fully Autonomous Systems [15:28] What It Means to Digitize Decisions [18:42] How Aera Actually Works [22:42] Trust, Governance, and the Waymo Analogy [27:51] Deterministic vs Agentic AI [29:13] The Cloud Capacity Wake-Up Call [30:15] Where Aera Fits in the Enterprise Stack [31:54] Fast ROI and the “4-4-4” Framework [32:55] Why the Software Stack Is Collapsing [36:21] Delayering Organizations and New AI Roles [39:02] Born-Digital Companies and Micro-Decisions [43:57] Explainability, Governance, and Feedback Loops About Fred:  Fred Laluyaux is Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Aera Technology, the leader in decision intelligence and creator of Aera, the first decision intelligence agent. An entrepreneur and Silicon Valley veteran, Fred brings an impressive track record building successful startups and driving technology innovation. Prior to launching Aera, Fred was the CEO of Anaplan, which he grew to a $1 billion valuation. He has held several executive positions at SAP, Business Objects, and ALG Software. As a thought leader on the future of work and host of the Decision Intelligence podcast, Fred frequently shares his vision with influencers through media interviews and speaking engagements at industry conferences. His views have been published in business and trade publications. A technology and startup advisor, Fred is an investor and active board member of several startups in the U.S. and Europe. Guest Highlights: "We're in 2026, and the reality is that our models have not changed for 100 years. We're still relying on people to decide how to forecast, how to allocate inventory, how to change a plan." "We've got enough data, I mentioned the 50 million decisions, to demonstrate that whenever the humans are touching the system and are messing with the recommendation, they actually degrade the performance." "The autonomy is not another version or better version of my planning tool or my replenishment tool. It replaces the need to have a human touch with that software, and therefore I don't need that software anymore." Get Connected: Ian Faison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianfaison Fred Laluyaux: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flaluyaux/ Our Sponsor:  This episode is brought to you by Aera Technology. Enterprise AI has hit its stride. Across industries, companies are moving beyond pilots and proofs of concept, and into real, enterprise-wide results: better decisions, faster execution, and meaningful bottom-line impact.  Aera's agentic decision intelligence is built to help you seize the opportunity. Aera dynamically composes decision flows using unified decision data and multi-engine orchestration to drive action at scale. It continuously senses what's happening across your enterprise, recommends and executes the best course of action within your transaction systems, and learns from every outcome to keep improving. Leading global companies are already using Aera across supply chain, inventory, logistics, and finance, delivering rapid ROI through reduced costs, lower working capital, and better customer outcomes. This is the self-driving enterprise. And it's here now. Visit AeraTechnology.com to book a demo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone thinks the future of work means spending more time interacting with AI. Aaron Mitchell Finegold believes the opposite. As Head of Product Marketing at Adobe, Aaron sits at the intersection of enterprise AI, agentic workflows, brand intelligence and the future of how work gets done. In this conversation with Liam Lawson, he explains why most companies are approaching AI adoption incorrectly, what an agentic content supply chain actually looks like, and why trust, judgment and human relationships may become even more valuable in an AI-first world. Stories Covered This Week: Why most companies are deploying AI agents the wrong way What an agentic content supply chain actually looks like inside the enterprise How Adobe is building systems that combine humans and AI agents Why generative AI without guardrails can damage brand integrity The difference between work that should be done by humans versus agents How enterprises are turning brand knowledge into AI-readable intelligence Why trust matters for both humans and AI systems The personality traits that will thrive in an AI-driven workplace Aaron's vision for the future of work and why it may involve less interaction with machines than people expect Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Aaron's background 03:01 Hands-on experience building with AI 04:41 The biggest misconception about generative AI 05:38 What an agentic content supply chain looks like 07:30 When should AI agents replace humans? 08:40 How Adobe's Brand Intelligence works 10:44 Where AI starts and human creativity ends 12:09 Aaron's vision for the future of work 13:41 What trust means for humans and AI agents 16:34 Reliability, AI systems and enterprise adoption 19:34 The personality traits that will thrive in the AI era 21:38 Why do you do what you do? Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finegold/ Partner Links Upgrade your AI toolkit: https://www.theaireport.ai/ai-executive-pass Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://newsletter.theaireport.ai/subscribe Join the community: www.theaireport.ai/leaders-launch-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Innovation isn't about funding, it's about how organisations are built and led. Progress comes from cutting bureaucracy, empowering mission-led teams, and asking the right questions to unlock bold breakthroughs. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob are joined again by André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chair and Scientific Director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI, Europe's ARPA) to explore how Europe can turn moonshot ambitions into reality by building the right people, culture and operating models for future-shaping organisations. TLDR00:41 – Introduction01:14 – Hang out: Esmee returns and the missing API has been found!05:14 – Dig in: Staying in step with global innovation12:57 – Conversation with André Loesekrug-Pietri1:02:26 – Roland Garros tennis, and unlocking creative energy GuestAndre Loeskrug-Petri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrepietri/X: @eurojediwww.jedi.foundation HostsDave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ ProductionMarcel van der Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ SoundBen Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

After more than a decade of crossing paths at conferences and following each other's work, Theodora Lau finally gets the opportunity to host Sarah Biller, Co-Founder & Member Board of Directors of Fintech Sandbox, and Bank Director and Investor of Thread Bank, on the One Vision Podcast. In this episode, Sarah talks about building innovation ecosystems beyond traditional hubs, including her work in West Virginia and the influence of leaders like Brad Smith and John Chambers. Sarah describes what she looks for in founders. It's about digging deep, listening closely, and finding solutions that truly matter. The conversation turns to AI's rapid adoption in financial services, the shift to agentic AI, risks of replacing human judgment in regulated credit decisions, and the need to prioritize understanding and human-centered outcomes over speed and efficiency. The real constraint on a better financial future isn't AI, it's data, and whoever controls access to it controls the upper hand. And the episode closes on something both Sarah and Theo keep returning to in their work: the fragility of the household balance sheet, the millions of Americans who are one flat tire away from financial distress, and the choice in front of an AI-enabled industry — to widen that gap, or close it.If AI is the most transformative technology any of us will see in our lifetimes., whose financial future are we actually building?

One of the biggest problems of vibe coding? Securely keeping the project up to date and sharing it with your team to make it actually useful. And there's a new solution that does just that, Codex Sites. With a few simple prompts, you can turn vibe coded throwaway apps into working pieces of software that your team can share. We put AI to work on Wednesday and show you how to get the most out of Codex Sites. Codex Sites: The Lovable and Replit Killer? A hands-on Guide to Codex Sites -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Codex Sites vs Static File SharingLive Dashboards and Automated WorkflowsBuilding Internal Apps With Codex SitesReal-Time Data Integration in CodexAgent Layer and Role-Based Access ControlCodex Sites vs Replit, Lovable, BoltDynamic Business Insights and CollaborationCodex Sites Secure Team Sharing LimitationsAutomations and Custom Skills in CodexFuture of AI Native Business ToolsTimestamps:00:00 The future of work automation03:43 Free daily newsletter highlights08:29 Managing audience momentum dashboard12:04 Pulling stats and data access14:48 Creating dynamic web tools16:18 Editing video collaboration challenges21:09 Comparing coding platforms like Replit25:47 Future of Business Analytics Tools27:11 Introducing the Start Here series32:35 Updating old content ideas34:53 Streamlining team efficiency with AI37:02 Episode use cases overviewKeywords: Codex sites, OpenAI, AI dashboards, live software, file sharing, business automation, dynamic data, ChatGPT business, agentic system, Chrome integration, MCP servers, skills, plugins, Copilot Scout, internal dashboards, data analysis, role based access control, data governance, enterprise AI tools, site hosting, live app builder, prompt driven apps, automations, Replit alternative, Lovable competitor, full stack app builder, dynamic business context, annotation feature, nontechnical teams, BI dashboards, Kanban tracker, evergreen content, live indicators, audience momentum dashboard, sub agent, responsive design, visual design, parallax feature, actionable insights, version control, dynamic deliverables, artifact, demo over memo, knowledge work, IT security, internal URL sharing, AI native workflow, internal business tools, real time updates, start here seriesSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist. 

What happens when the technology keeping essential services running fails at the worst possible moment? When most people think about workplace technology, they picture laptops, smartphones, and office software. But for millions of workers maintaining power networks, repairing infrastructure, supporting emergency services, managing transport systems, and operating in remote environments, technology has a very different job to do. It has to work every single time, often in conditions where failure is simply not an option. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Alex Gittins from Getac about the changing world of field operations, rugged computing, and the growing role of Edge AI in supporting the deskless workforce. Alex explains why rugged technology is far more than placing a consumer device inside a protective case. From extreme temperatures and harsh weather to vibration, dust, poor connectivity, and demanding working environments, true rugged devices are engineered from the ground up to support people working where most technology struggles. We also discuss the often-overlooked reality that around 80% of the global workforce operates away from a desk. These workers are increasingly dependent on digital tools to receive work orders, access mapping systems, capture field data, complete inspections, and communicate with central teams in real time. The conversation also turns to Edge AI and its growing importance for frontline teams. Rather than relying on constant connectivity and cloud processing, Edge AI enables workers to access intelligence directly on their devices. Whether identifying damaged assets through image recognition, guiding inspections, reducing paperwork, or supporting faster decision-making, AI is becoming a practical tool for improving efficiency and safety in the field. Alex also shares how customer expectations are changing. Organisations are no longer buying devices in isolation. Instead, they are involving technology providers much earlier in the process to help design complete solutions that can support future operational requirements. From defence roots to modern field operations, this episode offers a fascinating look at the technology helping keep critical services running behind the scenes. How will AI, connectivity, and rugged computing continue to reshape the future of work for the billions of people who never sit behind a desk?

Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Celia to explore something we don't often stop to think about: how much of our identity is actually shaped by choice. From design in our everyday lives to the deeper layers of heritage and archaeology, we unpack how identity isn't fixed — it's constructed through our environment, our experiences, and the decisions we make along the way. Celia shares her personal journey through major life transitions, including parenthood and relocation, and how archaeology and heritage can meaningfully support well-being during times of change. We also dive headfirst into one of today's biggest conversations: AI and its impact on jobs, society, and the future of work. Is AI replacing us — or redefining us? We talk about transferable skills, ethical regulation, social prescribing, and why AI might reflect existing systemic problems rather than create new ones. This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and future-focused — and it might just change how you see both your identity and your role in an AI-driven world.     Links & Resources   archaeology-for-wellbeing.com   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-celia-orsini-archaeology-for-wellbeing/     If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, share, and leave a review. It really helps the show reach more people — and I appreciate your support more than you know!

What does it take to move the needle with AI? Top AI voice Allie K. Miller joins WorkLab to share why some of the biggest advances aren't coming from the usual places—or people. She explains how organizations can unlock new value by giving unconventional thinkers room to experiment, why speed and iteration matter more than perfection, and how leaders can turn edge ideas into real business impact. Plus: how agentic workflows, voice interfaces, and cross-disciplinary teams are reshaping the future of work.  Show Notes (links/events/articles/guests):  WorkLab  Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter 

What does it take to move the needle with AI? Top AI voice Allie K. Miller joins WorkLab to share why some of the biggest advances aren't coming from the usual places—or people. She explains how organizations can unlock new value by giving unconventional thinkers room to experiment, why speed and iteration matter more than perfection, and how leaders can turn edge ideas into real business impact. Plus: how agentic workflows, voice interfaces, and cross-disciplinary teams are reshaping the future of work.  Show Notes (links/events/articles/guests):  WorkLab  Subscribe to the WorkLab newsletter 

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Anju Choudhary, Chief People Officer at Xoxoday, to unpack why burnout is not just a wellbeing problem, but a work design and change design problem.Anju explains why organizations often treat burnout as an individual resilience issue, when the real problem is often the way teams are overloaded with unclear priorities, constant change, weak manager support, and poor recognition systems. She shares why leaders need to stop rewarding unsustainable hustle and start designing cultures where people can perform, grow, and recover without burning out.Most importantly, Anju breaks down the practical ways HR leaders can reduce burnout, build trust, and create healthier performance cultures, from clearer feedback and better change management, to manager enablement, recognition, AI coaching, team playbooks, and reward strategies that actually connect to the lived employee experience.

The next wave of artificial intelligence is physical.In Episode #511 of Follow the Money Radio, Jerry Robinson explores the rise of the Robot Economy and why physical AI may become one of the biggest investment themes of the next decade.Last week, we discussed artificial intelligence, human value, and the future of work. This week, we take the next step by looking at what happens when AI moves beyond software and begins to act in the physical world.Robots in warehouses. Automation in factories. Autonomous vehicles on the road. AI-powered machines that can see, move, lift, sort, deliver, and act.In this episode, Jerry discusses:• What physical AI is• Why the Robot Economy is already taking shape• How AI is moving from the screen into the real world• Why warehouses, factories, logistics, and transportation may be early winners• Five stocks connected to this trend: • Two ETFs to watch• Why long-term investors should pay attention to robotics and automationThe Robot Economy is not science fiction. It is already beginning to unfold.Visit FollowTheMoney.com for more investing insights, market education, and member resources.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Always do your own research and consider your own risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

In celebration of Small Business Week, this episode of Develop This! takes a closer look at the businesses that are often small in size but powerful in impact: microbusinesses.  Friend of the show, Erik Reader brings Marci Goodwin, co-founder of SmartStart to speak with Joi Cuartero Austin for a conversation about why communities should pay closer attention to solopreneurs, makers, freelancers, consultants, pop-up vendors, home-based businesses, side hustlers, and gig workers. Together, they explore how these "smaller" businesses contribute to local economies, build community identity, create flexible income opportunities, and represent a growing part of the future workforce.  The conversation reframes Small Business Week as "Smaller Business Week", a celebration of the people who are creating their own opportunities, testing ideas, building income streams, and thinking entrepreneurially, whether or not they ever plan to open a storefront or hire a team.  This episode also challenges economic developers, Main Street leaders, chambers, and community partners to think differently about business support. As work continues to change, communities may need to better recognize that entrepreneurship is not only about business ownership, it is also about skills, adaptability, creativity, and economic self-determination.  Small Business Week is a time to celebrate local businesses, but this episode widens the lens to include the smallest businesses in our communities, the ones that may not always be visible, but are increasingly important to local economies and the future of work.

The data proving empathy is smart business has always been there, it's all we talk about here - but now it's bigger, broader, and more impossible to ignore than ever. Dr. Robert Coleman is Director of Research and Thought Leadership at Dale Carnegie and Associates, where he leads ongoing research into the issues facing leaders, employees, and organizations worldwide. He comes bearing serious receipts in the form of Dale Carnegie's white paper, The Power of Empathy: A Key Soft Skill for the Future of Work. Now in its third consecutive year of global research with roughly 4,000 respondents. This isn't a one-off survey. This is an ongoing comparative study that is building an airtight case for empathy as a core business strategy.Robert walks us through what the data actually shows - and it is compelling. Employees in high-empathy workplaces dramatically outperform those in low-empathy ones on retention, satisfaction, and goal achievement. Teams in high-empathy organizations are significantly more likely to meet and exceed their targets. And here's the stat that stopped me cold: only 14% of employees say they've received training specifically focused on empathy, despite its proven link to performance and retention. Not because employees don't want it, they are craving it. It's the interpersonal skills they know matter most. And yet companies continue to underinvest. We dive deep into the data together and then pull back out to make sense of what it means for your organization and why you need to pay attention right now.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…How one interaction can shape someone's view of your organization.Why roll fit should be addressed from the front end, and not assumed to be fixed later.Statistics around empathy as a retention and job satisfaction driver.Why accountability is important for engagement at all levels. "Without empathy, emotional intelligence loses its effectiveness, because empathy makes it actionable. It's how people experience it, and it is that action piece that transforms emotional awareness into those meaningful leadership outcomes that people are looking for." — Robert Coleman, Ph.DAbout Robert Coleman, Ph.D., Director of Research and Thought Leadership, Dale CarnegieRobert A. Coleman, Ph.D., is the director of research and thought leadership for Dale Carnegie and Associates, where he is responsible for ongoing research into current issues facing leaders, employees, and organizations worldwide.Connect with Robert:Dale Carnegie & Associates: dalecarnegie.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertcoleman5 Dale Carnegie White Paper: The Power of Empathy: A Key Soft Skill for the Future of Work: https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/state-of-organizational-health Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

One of the biggest decisions an author has to make, and often their first question: What is the right publishing path for my book? Too many entrepreneurs get stuck comparing traditional, hybrid, and independent publishing without a clear way to evaluate what fit50s their goals.  The question you should ask yourself is which path makes the most sense based on your priorities around time, money, control, and how much of the publishing process you want to understand and manage yourself. That's one of many conversations we have inside The Author ROI Lab. I help entrepreneurs step back and think strategically about the book before they invest months of effort.  We look at what kind of support they need, what tradeoffs they are willing to make, and how to choose a publishing path that aligns with their business goals, resources, and desired return on investment. If you're considering writing a book and want to make smarter decisions from the start, learn more about The Author ROI Lab at www.RobbieSamuels.com/Lab. And now, let's meet our author panel… Laura Biewer wrote "The Compassionate Notary: A Field Guide to Signings in Hospitals, Hospice and for the Homebound," a practical and heartfelt guide that helps notaries navigate sensitive signings with professionalism, empathy, and confidence when serving clients in vulnerable circumstances. Marva Bailer wrote "Be Unexpected: Resetting Routines to Revolutionize the Future of Work," a forward-thinking book that challenges leaders to rethink patterns and embrace more human-centered, innovative approaches to work, leadership, and organizational culture. Mila Johansen wrote "101 Surprising Tips To Promote Your Book: When & How to Build Hype," a practical marketing guide packed with creative ideas to help authors generate buzz, increase visibility, and promote their books more strategically before, during, and after launch. Please join me in welcoming Laura, Marva, and Mila.  In this episode, we discuss the following: