Podcasts about modern work

Very few people get paid to visit shipwrecks—but for Stephanie Gandulla, it's all part of the job. Stephanie is a scuba diver, maritime archeologist, and resource protection coordinator for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The agency safeguards Lake Huron's historic shipwrecks, many of which have yet to be discovered. That's where Katie Skinner comes in. She's an assistant professor at the University of Michigan and the director of the school's Field Robotics Group. Skinner and her team have been developing autonomous underwater vehicles that can find new shipwreck sites, all on their own. For humans, a search is costly, time-consuming, manual work. But for AI? Skinner thinks it could help us find answers in a snap. On this episode, Stephanie and Katie talk about using AI to find shipwrecks in a literal lake of data, so that they can spend less time searching and more time exploring—as only humans can do.You can learn more about some of the people and projects featured in this episode, including… The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at thunderbay.noaa.govKatie Skinner and the University of Michigan's Field Robotics Group at fieldrobotics.engin.umich.eduPrevious efforts to autonomously map Thunder Bay's historical shipwrecks at theverge.com/2020/3/5/21157791/drone-autonomous-boat-ben-shipwreck-alley-unh-noaa-great-lakes-thunder-bay~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 410 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast where hosts Jay Leask and Joy Apple are joined by special guest Ben Stegink for a discussion recorded live from the North American Cloud and Collaboration Summit in Branson. In this episode we focus on how organizations must adapt their change management approaches for the Microsoft 365 cloud environment.We discuss the fundamental shift from traditional IT operations, where organizations controlled software update timing, to cloud-based services with continuous updates outside of their control. Jay and Joy emphasize that successful modern IT requires cross-functional teams where IT partners closely with business units, communications, and training departments rather than operating in isolation. We then talk about the need for a shift in governance models to empower business users while requiring IT to balance user control with necessary oversight.Key themes include the importance of ongoing communication and adoption strategies, using tools like Viva Engage communities for peer-to-peer support, and adopting a "yes, and" approach to business requests rather than defaulting to "no." The episode emphasizes treating technology deployment as an ongoing service relationship rather than a one-time project, which is essential for success in the rapidly evolving cloud environment. Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium member for access to live shows and more. Check out our membership options. Show Notes Joy Apple Joy is a Microsoft MVP and Director of Success and Enablement at Orchestry. With years of experience as an information technologist, I'm dedicated to helping organizations implement technology with a purpose-driven, “human-first” approach, ensuring tools like Microsoft 365 empower people to do their best work. Teaching and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of what I do. Whether it's through volunteering in the Microsoft Community, speaking at events, or writing as the “Joy of SharePoint,” I'm passionate about helping others unlock their potential with modern workplace solutions. Im also a cohost of the Guardians of M365 Governance podcast, where I explore the challenges and rewards of governance, and a columnist for She is Tulsa, a quarterly magazine celebrating impactful stories from my local community. Outside of work, you'll often find me enjoying live music or discovering new spots in Tulsa, Oklahoma, combining my love of connection and creativity wherever I go. Jay Leask Jay is a Principal Technical Architect at the Washington DC Microsoft Innovation Hub specializing in Modern Work. Jay facilitates discussions on modern IT practices, using 20 years of IT experience to engage customers in solutions design with a focus on increased the value and decreased risk within collaboration investments. His focus over the last 15 years has been on public sector organizations including state, local, and Federal government, as well as education institutions. Links Joy Apple on LinkedIn Connect with Jay Microsoft 365 Change Guide Stay on top of changes in Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

Tom Arbuthnot discusses Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption with Karoliina Kettukari, Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group in Finland.OP Financial Group has licensed approximately half their workforce for M365 Copilot, with strong support from senior management and eager employee adoption. The organisation also utilises Copilot Chat for an additional 50% of their licensed user base, particularly for roles working primarily in customer systems rather than M365 applications.Meeting summaries and note-taking represent the primary use case, delivering immediate time savingsOrganisation uses a tiered approach with basic training for general users and advanced documentation for power usersTeams-based sharing of use cases within departments proves more effective than organisation-wide librariesAgent development shows promise but faces technical barriers requiring Copilot Studio expertiseRegulatory compliance creates additional approval processes for new AI features in financial servicesSupport delivered through Teams channels and Viva Engage communities rather than traditional training methodsThe transition from personal productivity use cases to team-based and process automation represents the next phase of their adoption journey.Thanks to Neat, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support.

Ian Ramirez has spent his career finding innovative ways to make mouth-watering meals for clients—and one of his latest ingredients is artificial intelligence. As a chef, culinary consultant, and co-founder of Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods, he's the guy that brands hire to get their product on restaurant menus, and make it look and taste good—whether it's a sauce, syrup, spread, or spice. Ian uses AI to tackle the repetitive, time-consuming parts of menu planning for commercial kitchens, and help clients visualize new concepts before anything gets sliced or diced. It's a tool that augments his creativity, he says, and makes prep less of a grind. On this episode, Ian talks about how AI is helping him and his team spend more time doing what they love: cooking and getting creative in the kitchen.Learn more about Mad Honey Culinary Studio and Goods at madhoneyculinary.comLearn more about Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox—at workingsmarter.ai/dash~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

Working Smarter is back for season two! Starting September 3, we're going beyond the hype and headlines to bring you stories about real people using AI to do more of what they love about their jobs. From the F1 track to the kitchen—and even the bottom of a lake—learn how new tools are helping creatives, makers, visionaries, and their teams think big, move faster, and focus on the work that matters most.~ ~ ~Working Smarter is brought to you by Dropbox Dash—the AI universal search and knowledge management tool from Dropbox. Learn more at workingsmarter.ai/dashYou can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard: producer Dominic Girard, sound engineer Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to our illustrators Justin Tran and Fanny Luor, marketing consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and editorial support from Catie Keck. Our theme song was composed by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga. Thanks for listening!

What if everything you thought you knew about effective communication was wrong?In this episode, host David Pembroke speaks with James Healy, founder of The Behaviour Boutique and co-author of BS at Work. James has worked in more than 60 countries and brings deep insights from behavioural science, anthropology, and psychology to the challenges facing modern organisations and governments.James unpacks why so much of work is “BS” and why policies often fail to change behaviour. He shows how context shapes decisions, why storytelling matters, and shares the simple EAST framework to help communicators cut through.Discussed in this episode:James's path from economics to behavioural scienceLessons from the global financial crisisWhy massive handbooks never change behaviourHow culture and incentives drive decisionsWhere governments use behavioural science wellQuick wins for communicators on timing and deliveryShow notes:BS at Work: Why So Much of Modern Work is BS and How Behavioural Science Can Make It Better | James HealyThe Behaviour BoutiqueAdopting AI: The People First Approach | James Healy, Paul GibbonsThe EAST framework | The Decision LabJames Healy | LinkedInThe B Word | Podcast by James HealyBehavioural Science | OECD ReportBlog | GovComms PodcastLinkedIn | GovComms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No episódio desta semana do LowOpsCast, eu recebo Marcelo Pacífico (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelopacificooficial/), MVP Microsoft 365, MCT Community Lead, Head de Modern Work na OneFactory, e uma das maiores referências no Brasil quando o papo é Copilot, IA aplicada e produtividade com propósito.E não é só teoria: o cara já implantou Copilot em grandes empresas, treinou milhares de profissionais, palestrou na sede da Microsoft, e ainda encontra tempo pra formar comunidades e liderar discussões sobre o futuro do trabalho.

In Folge #51 ist Pascal Brunner-Nikolla zu Gast, Head of Modern Work und MVP bei Campana & Schott. Gemeinsam tauchen wir ein in die Welt der Copilot-Projekte und er teilt viele Praxisberichte, Beispiele und Trends mit uns die sich aktuell im Bereich Microsoft 365 Copilot sowie Agents. Wir sprechen über die wichtigen Elemente bei der Einführung von Copilot und unsere wichtigsten Tipps wie es gelingen kann! Pascal Brunner-Nikolla auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-brunner1 Zu Pascal's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7145698987835101184/

In this conversation, the Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank discuss various themes including community engagement, personal experiences, and the implications of AI in our lives. They share insights from a recent women's summit, the importance of transparency in discussions, and the evolving role of AI as a tool for enhancing critical thinking rather than diminishing it. The conversation emphasizes the value of community, personal growth, and the need for thoughtful engagement with technology.

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Axel Raven is a Hard Money and Bitcoin advocate known for their his TikTok and X posts on hard money, decentralization, and the flaws of fiat systems. Blending first-principles thinking with cultural critique, they challenge conventional financial narratives and champion Bitcoin as a transformative force. Axel's unique perspective resonates with those seeking financial sovereignty in a digital age.› https://x.com/financialphys› https://www.tiktok.com/@financialphysicsPARTNERS

 UC Today's David Dungay sits down with Robyn Erkelens, Business Development Executive at New Era Technology, to unpack what modern businesses are getting wrong—and right—about workplace transformation.With her background in experience design and innovation, Robyn shares why organizations need to rethink the “big bang” approach and instead focus on smart, scalable changes that actually move the needle. If you're navigating hybrid work, ESG goals, or the AI wave, this conversation is packed with practical advice.The future of the office isn't about gimmicks or grand overhauls—it's about thoughtful, human-centered transformation.In this candid conversation, Robyn challenges traditional thinking and outlines New Era's playbook for building smarter, more agile workplaces.Why the “big bang” digital overhaul often fails — and how to replace it with a step-by-step, ROI-driven approach.Three transformation pillars — infrastructure, operations, and experience — and how to start small in each.How smart building tech and collaboration tools feed both ESG goals and employee experience.AI isn't a magic wand — learn how New Era helps clients like Indiana University use Co-Pilot to drive real business outcomes.

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for April finally arrives Now we know why Microsoft waited: It wanted to announce the "general availability" of Recall, Click to Do, and "improved Windows Search" (we're still struggling with a name for that one) Dev and Beta (24H2) builds add a profanity filter, a Pen shortcut for Click to Do, improved Windows Search for work and school accounts, Accessibility flyout in Quick settings Microsoft (sort of) explains why Windows Insider Preview channels don't follow a logical order anymore Microsoft deprecates Map app in Windows 11 That makes sense. But also VBS Enclaves in pre-24H2 versions, which is interesting Corporate Microsoft says it will defend EU companies against US government Alphabet/Google is doing just great, thanks Intel earnings are flat, and that's as good as that news gets Samsung posts record revenues on strong S25 series sales Dev Build and Google I/O are coming in hot Google is holding a separate Android event for the first time, ahead of I/O What about Surface? At Build last year, the company announced Copilot+ PC AI Microsoft has an OpenAI problem - duh and/or hello Microsoft is part of an AI unholy quaternity on new Moto phones Duolingo announces controversial "AI first" strategy - And then announces 148 new AI-based courses Apple on Apple Intelligence: Just kidding! OpenAI on GPT-4o: Just kidding! ChatGPT goes shopping and OpenAI improves Deep Research Google updates NotebookLM audio overviews with support for over 50 languages YouTube starts testing AI overviews for videos - and Spotify is using AI for playlists Adobe updates Firefly models, adds third party support DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now supports real-time model switching Meta launches a standalone AI app that no one should want Xbox Xbox-exclusive game Towerborne is here in preview on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Be prepared App pick of the week: Firefox 138 RunAs Radio this week: Modern Work in 2025 with Karoliina Kettukari Brown liquor pick of the week: Highwayman Whisky Abbey 2024 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com cachefly.com/twit

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for April finally arrives Now we know why Microsoft waited: It wanted to announce the "general availability" of Recall, Click to Do, and "improved Windows Search" (we're still struggling with a name for that one) Dev and Beta (24H2) builds add a profanity filter, a Pen shortcut for Click to Do, improved Windows Search for work and school accounts, Accessibility flyout in Quick settings Microsoft (sort of) explains why Windows Insider Preview channels don't follow a logical order anymore Microsoft deprecates Map app in Windows 11 That makes sense. But also VBS Enclaves in pre-24H2 versions, which is interesting Corporate Microsoft says it will defend EU companies against US government Alphabet/Google is doing just great, thanks Intel earnings are flat, and that's as good as that news gets Samsung posts record revenues on strong S25 series sales Dev Build and Google I/O are coming in hot Google is holding a separate Android event for the first time, ahead of I/O What about Surface? At Build last year, the company announced Copilot+ PC AI Microsoft has an OpenAI problem - duh and/or hello Microsoft is part of an AI unholy quaternity on new Moto phones Duolingo announces controversial "AI first" strategy - And then announces 148 new AI-based courses Apple on Apple Intelligence: Just kidding! OpenAI on GPT-4o: Just kidding! ChatGPT goes shopping and OpenAI improves Deep Research Google updates NotebookLM audio overviews with support for over 50 languages YouTube starts testing AI overviews for videos - and Spotify is using AI for playlists Adobe updates Firefly models, adds third party support DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now supports real-time model switching Meta launches a standalone AI app that no one should want Xbox Xbox-exclusive game Towerborne is here in preview on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Be prepared App pick of the week: Firefox 138 RunAs Radio this week: Modern Work in 2025 with Karoliina Kettukari Brown liquor pick of the week: Highwayman Whisky Abbey 2024 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com cachefly.com/twit

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for April finally arrives Now we know why Microsoft waited: It wanted to announce the "general availability" of Recall, Click to Do, and "improved Windows Search" (we're still struggling with a name for that one) Dev and Beta (24H2) builds add a profanity filter, a Pen shortcut for Click to Do, improved Windows Search for work and school accounts, Accessibility flyout in Quick settings Microsoft (sort of) explains why Windows Insider Preview channels don't follow a logical order anymore Microsoft deprecates Map app in Windows 11 That makes sense. But also VBS Enclaves in pre-24H2 versions, which is interesting Corporate Microsoft says it will defend EU companies against US government Alphabet/Google is doing just great, thanks Intel earnings are flat, and that's as good as that news gets Samsung posts record revenues on strong S25 series sales Dev Build and Google I/O are coming in hot Google is holding a separate Android event for the first time, ahead of I/O What about Surface? At Build last year, the company announced Copilot+ PC AI Microsoft has an OpenAI problem - duh and/or hello Microsoft is part of an AI unholy quaternity on new Moto phones Duolingo announces controversial "AI first" strategy - And then announces 148 new AI-based courses Apple on Apple Intelligence: Just kidding! OpenAI on GPT-4o: Just kidding! ChatGPT goes shopping and OpenAI improves Deep Research Google updates NotebookLM audio overviews with support for over 50 languages YouTube starts testing AI overviews for videos - and Spotify is using AI for playlists Adobe updates Firefly models, adds third party support DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now supports real-time model switching Meta launches a standalone AI app that no one should want Xbox Xbox-exclusive game Towerborne is here in preview on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Be prepared App pick of the week: Firefox 138 RunAs Radio this week: Modern Work in 2025 with Karoliina Kettukari Brown liquor pick of the week: Highwayman Whisky Abbey 2024 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com cachefly.com/twit

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for April finally arrives Now we know why Microsoft waited: It wanted to announce the "general availability" of Recall, Click to Do, and "improved Windows Search" (we're still struggling with a name for that one) Dev and Beta (24H2) builds add a profanity filter, a Pen shortcut for Click to Do, improved Windows Search for work and school accounts, Accessibility flyout in Quick settings Microsoft (sort of) explains why Windows Insider Preview channels don't follow a logical order anymore Microsoft deprecates Map app in Windows 11 That makes sense. But also VBS Enclaves in pre-24H2 versions, which is interesting Corporate Microsoft says it will defend EU companies against US government Alphabet/Google is doing just great, thanks Intel earnings are flat, and that's as good as that news gets Samsung posts record revenues on strong S25 series sales Dev Build and Google I/O are coming in hot Google is holding a separate Android event for the first time, ahead of I/O What about Surface? At Build last year, the company announced Copilot+ PC AI Microsoft has an OpenAI problem - duh and/or hello Microsoft is part of an AI unholy quaternity on new Moto phones Duolingo announces controversial "AI first" strategy - And then announces 148 new AI-based courses Apple on Apple Intelligence: Just kidding! OpenAI on GPT-4o: Just kidding! ChatGPT goes shopping and OpenAI improves Deep Research Google updates NotebookLM audio overviews with support for over 50 languages YouTube starts testing AI overviews for videos - and Spotify is using AI for playlists Adobe updates Firefly models, adds third party support DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now supports real-time model switching Meta launches a standalone AI app that no one should want Xbox Xbox-exclusive game Towerborne is here in preview on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Be prepared App pick of the week: Firefox 138 RunAs Radio this week: Modern Work in 2025 with Karoliina Kettukari Brown liquor pick of the week: Highwayman Whisky Abbey 2024 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com cachefly.com/twit

So what does modern work look like today? Richard talks to Karoliina Kettukari about her new role as the Head of Modern Work for a financial services company in Finland, and what modern work has evolved. Karoliina talks about how the pandemic accelerated modern work, such as being able to work anywhere and collaborating with whomever you need to. Post-pandemic, there is a push for more work from the office, but remote work is still essential - and now artificial intelligence is changing the landscape again. The rapid evolution of AI technologies is a challenge for admins, but the productivity benefits are becoming obvious - you need some good governance!LinksMicrosoft 365 Copilot OverviewThe EU Artificial Intelligence ActEuropean Collaboration SummitRecorded March 6, 2025

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for April finally arrives Now we know why Microsoft waited: It wanted to announce the "general availability" of Recall, Click to Do, and "improved Windows Search" (we're still struggling with a name for that one) Dev and Beta (24H2) builds add a profanity filter, a Pen shortcut for Click to Do, improved Windows Search for work and school accounts, Accessibility flyout in Quick settings Microsoft (sort of) explains why Windows Insider Preview channels don't follow a logical order anymore Microsoft deprecates Map app in Windows 11 That makes sense. But also VBS Enclaves in pre-24H2 versions, which is interesting Corporate Microsoft says it will defend EU companies against US government Alphabet/Google is doing just great, thanks Intel earnings are flat, and that's as good as that news gets Samsung posts record revenues on strong S25 series sales Dev Build and Google I/O are coming in hot Google is holding a separate Android event for the first time, ahead of I/O What about Surface? At Build last year, the company announced Copilot+ PC AI Microsoft has an OpenAI problem - duh and/or hello Microsoft is part of an AI unholy quaternity on new Moto phones Duolingo announces controversial "AI first" strategy - And then announces 148 new AI-based courses Apple on Apple Intelligence: Just kidding! OpenAI on GPT-4o: Just kidding! ChatGPT goes shopping and OpenAI improves Deep Research Google updates NotebookLM audio overviews with support for over 50 languages YouTube starts testing AI overviews for videos - and Spotify is using AI for playlists Adobe updates Firefly models, adds third party support DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now supports real-time model switching Meta launches a standalone AI app that no one should want Xbox Xbox-exclusive game Towerborne is here in preview on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Be prepared App pick of the week: Firefox 138 RunAs Radio this week: Modern Work in 2025 with Karoliina Kettukari Brown liquor pick of the week: Highwayman Whisky Abbey 2024 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com cachefly.com/twit

YOU ARE THE PRODUCT! But... are you? In Russia, Windows 11 uses you! Plus, something happened to Paul on the way to dual-booting Ubuntu 25.04 on Surface Laptop 7, but all is well! Also, you should be using Brave. But if you don't like/trust Chromium, Firefox 138 finally added profile management support. Windows Windows 11 24H2 preview update for April finally arrives Now we know why Microsoft waited: It wanted to announce the "general availability" of Recall, Click to Do, and "improved Windows Search" (we're still struggling with a name for that one) Dev and Beta (24H2) builds add a profanity filter, a Pen shortcut for Click to Do, improved Windows Search for work and school accounts, Accessibility flyout in Quick settings Microsoft (sort of) explains why Windows Insider Preview channels don't follow a logical order anymore Microsoft deprecates Map app in Windows 11 That makes sense. But also VBS Enclaves in pre-24H2 versions, which is interesting Corporate Microsoft says it will defend EU companies against US government Alphabet/Google is doing just great, thanks Intel earnings are flat, and that's as good as that news gets Samsung posts record revenues on strong S25 series sales Dev Build and Google I/O are coming in hot Google is holding a separate Android event for the first time, ahead of I/O What about Surface? At Build last year, the company announced Copilot+ PC AI Microsoft has an OpenAI problem - duh and/or hello Microsoft is part of an AI unholy quaternity on new Moto phones Duolingo announces controversial "AI first" strategy - And then announces 148 new AI-based courses Apple on Apple Intelligence: Just kidding! OpenAI on GPT-4o: Just kidding! ChatGPT goes shopping and OpenAI improves Deep Research Google updates NotebookLM audio overviews with support for over 50 languages YouTube starts testing AI overviews for videos - and Spotify is using AI for playlists Adobe updates Firefly models, adds third party support DuckDuckGo's Duck.ai now supports real-time model switching Meta launches a standalone AI app that no one should want Xbox Xbox-exclusive game Towerborne is here in preview on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Be prepared App pick of the week: Firefox 138 RunAs Radio this week: Modern Work in 2025 with Karoliina Kettukari Brown liquor pick of the week: Highwayman Whisky Abbey 2024 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: uscloud.com cachefly.com/twit

For many people, work simply isn't working anymore. Wages have stagnated while the cost of living continues to rise. Endless hours in front of a screen leave us burnt out. More often than not, the labor we do feels disconnected from any real purpose. But what if there was another way? Imagine a future where small communities live in harmony with the land, and the work we do is rooted in care for each other, for the earth, and for ourselves. It may sound idealistic and overly simplistic, but isn't there something undeniably appealing about that vision?Today, we're thrilled to be speaking with Megan Leatherman, founder of A Wild New Work, a career development agency with a refreshing twist. Megan helps her clients uncover their passions and craft more fulfilling professional lives, while also guiding them to reconnect with nature, align with the rhythms of the seasons, and trust their own inner wisdom.In this conversation, we explore what's broken about our current work culture, how we arrived here, and how we might begin to cultivate meaningful, grounded lives in a world shaped by capitalism and social media.Show NotesA Wild New WorkA Wild New Work: The PodcastFollow A Wild New Work on InstagramCaliban and the Witch: Women, The Body, and Primitive Accumulation by Silvia FedericiComposting CapitalismRise Up RootedBiophilic Solutions We'd love to hear from you!Keywords: work, capitalism, history, nature, ancestors, modern work, change, feudalism, community, sustainability, organized labor, socialism, community, adulthood, land connection, cultural shifts, personal growth, nature, aliveness, uncertaintyBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

Welcome to the latest episode of the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast, where we're diving deep into the art of leadership with our distinguished guest, retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch. With over 40 years of dedicated service in the Army, Oak brings a wealth of experience and insights into leadership that are not only earned but also shared through his book, "Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be." In this episode, Oak shares personal stories from his extensive career and breaks down the essence of servant leadership. We talk about the importance of mentorship, accountability, and setting the right example for others to follow. Whether you're in the military or the corporate world, there are lessons here about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement within your team that you won't want to miss. Join us as we explore how to leave a lasting legacy through effective leadership.Time stamps:00:00 "Influential High School Mentors"06:43 Reevaluating Mentorship and Reverse Roles08:46 Leadership Insights from ROTC Experience11:37 Leadership Lessons from General Winfield14:41 Navigating Modern Workplace Challenges19:34 "Balancing Counseling: Positive and Problem-Solving"20:47 "Band-Aid Solutions in Management"23:58 Reluctance to Share Knowledge28:22 Realizing Leadership Exhaustion31:27 Influence Through Small Decisions34:02 Mind Career Growth Early39:07 Balancing Individuality and Teamwork40:01 "Personal Insights Enhance Project Assignments"44:49 Corporate Burnout Hinders Youth Leadership46:52 "Management by Walking Around"50:20 Legacy of Strong Leadership54:39 "Strive for Continuous Improvement"Connect with Oak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256/Website: https://www.ltcoakmcculloch.com/ Get his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952037107/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=your+leadership+legacy+oakland+mcculloch&qid=1613223913&s=books&sr=1-1Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij

Welcome to episode #977 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Dan Heath is a frequent and always welcome guest on this show, and with good reason - few people have done more to translate complex human behavior and organizational dynamics into smart, actionable insights. You probably know Dan as the co-author (with his brother Chip Heath) of some of the most beloved and bestselling business books of the past two decades, including Made To Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments. His work has reshaped the way leaders think about communication, decision-making, change, and the emotional beats that define experience. With his latest solo book, Reset - How To Change What's Not Working, Dan continues this tradition - offering a practical framework for identifying leverage points that can unlock real transformation, even in systems that feel stuck or bloated by inertia. In this conversation, we dug into why momentum beats speed, how progress (not perfection) is the most powerful motivator in the workplace, and why so many leaders miss the mark by focusing on customer experience while overlooking the employee experience. We also talk about the role of self-doubt, the necessity of feedback, and how the Great Resignation isn't just about quitting - it's about a systemic failure to reimagine work. Dan's signature mix of rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and approachable wisdom is on full display here. You should also check out his podcast, What It's Like To Be…. If you've ever wondered why change efforts stall - or how to get unstuck with the same people and resources - this one's for you. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 56:48. 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 - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on X. Here is my conversation with Dan Heath. Reset - How To Change What's Not Working. Made To Stick. Switch. Decisive. The Power of Moments. What It's Like To Be… Follow Dan on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Reset and Its Themes. (02:54) - Understanding Inefficiencies in Organizations. (05:58) - The Role of Technology in Problem Solving. (09:01) - Team Dynamics and Collaborative Change. (12:08) - Leverage Points for Effective Change. (15:10) - Motivation and Employee Engagement. (17:56) - Cultural Differences in Organizational Success. (21:03) - The Shift from Customer to Employee Experience. (32:06) - The Great Resignation and Management Challenges. (34:02) - Management by Walking Around: A Timeless Approach. (36:19) - Inertia and the Challenge of Change. (38:34) - Momentum vs. Speed: The Key to Progress. (40:08) - The Progress Principle: Motivation Through Meaningful Work. (41:56) - The Reality of Modern Work. (43:53) - Defining Waste: A New Perspective on Efficiency. (45:53) - The Role of Government in Efficiency and Change. (52:40) - Self-Doubt and Openness to Feedback.

Elizabeth Anderson is one of today's leading political philosophers and has spent years studying how the work ethic shapes our economy, society, and politics. In her latest book, Hijacked, she explores how hard work, a principle originally intended to advance the virtue of helping others, has been used by parts of society in ways that harm workers.This is the first of a three-part series tracing the history of the work ethic, from its religious roots in Martin Luther and the Reformation to its influence on modern policies like prison labor reform in California. In this episode, Elizabeth and Dart dig into the early history: how the Protestant Reformation shaped ideas about labor, how work became a moral obligation, and how these centuries-old ideas still shape our world today.In this episode, Dart and Elizabeth discuss:- How work became a divine duty- How Locke's labor theory shaped ideas of property and work- The work ethic as a moral weapon against the poor- The origins of blaming poverty on personal failure- Why we still measure human worth by productivity- How poor laws shaped early ideas of economic survival- The hidden influence of these ideas on work today- And other topics…Professor Elizabeth Anderson specializes in moral and political philosophy, feminist theory, social epistemology, and the philosophy of economics. She holds the positions of Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, John Dewey Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy and Women's & Gender Studies, and Max Shaye Professor of Public Philosophy at the University of Michigan. A MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Elizabeth has written extensively on democracy, labor, and economic justice, including her latest book, Hijacked: How Neoliberalism Turned the Work Ethic Against Workers and How Workers Can Take It Back. Resources Mentioned:Hijacked, by Elizabeth Anderson:  https://www.amazon.com/Hijacked-Neoliberalism-against-Workers-Lectures/dp/1009275437The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, by Max Weber: https://www.amazon.com/Protestant-Ethic-Spirit-Capitalism/dp/1603866043Second Treatise of Government, by John Locke: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Treatise-Government-Joseph-Carrig/dp/0760760950Connect with Elizabeth:Profile: https://lsa.umich.edu/philosophy/people/faculty/eandersn.htmlWork with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

For this episode, I spoke with Joel Oleson (@JoelOleson), Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Staff Enterprise Architect at Sony Interactive Entertainment, on his travels to all 195 recognized countries on the planet, and how modern work and collaboration differ across cultures. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-168-with-joel-oleson/

Artificial intelligence is changing how we live and work in ways large and small. And it's why today we're sharing an episode of Harvard Business School's Managing the Future of Work podcast. In the episode “Microsoft's AI perspective: From chatbots to reengineering the organization” from February 21, 2024, HBS Professor Bill Kerr talks to Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President of Modern Work and Business Applications at Microsoft. They discuss how the tech giant is experimenting its way from AI assistants to autonomous agents as it engages with stakeholders. The conversation also touches on the company's relationship with OpenAI and ensuring the technology is employed responsibly.

Today, we're tackling an issue that hits home for so many of you feeling overwhelmed by endless to do lists, emails and the constant juggling act between work and family.Joining us as Leslie Shreve, founder and CEO of Productive Day® and creator of Taskology: The Science of Getting Things Done. Leslie has helped professionals across 30+ countries reclaim their time, reduce stress, and boost efficiency—often increasing productivity by more than 300%!Listen in as Leslie shares actionable strategies to help you reclaim your workday and find more balance between your professional and personal life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a busy professional, or just feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, this episode is packed with insights to help you get more done in less time while reducing your stress.Tune in to learn how to lighten your mental load and start making meaningful changes today!Anna's Takeaways:Leslie's Motivation and Initial Thoughts (01:34)Challenges of Modern Work and Productivity Tools (02:08)The Role of Tools and Methodologies (08:56)Defining and Prioritizing Tasks (11:16)Balancing Work and Personal Life (26:57)Implementing Taskology (27:10)Managing Email and Information Overload (36:51)Applying Taskology to Personal Life (43:56)About Guest:Leslie Shreve, Founder and CEO of Productive Day®, is a workload management and productivity expert who created Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done, a comprehensive system for managing tasks, time, email, and information. Since 2003, she has helped hundreds of professionals across more than 30 industries increase efficiency by up to 300%, reclaim 1-2 hours in their workday, and reduce time spent in their email inbox by up to 50%. Leslie has been interviewed on television, radio, and podcasts, and her advice has been featured or quoted in the Baltimore Business Journal, SmartCEO Magazine, Fast Company, the Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, Business Management Daily, and in several books. Leslie also published her first book in 2016 called, Taskology: How to Unleash the Power of Your Most Productive Workday.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple PodcastsMoney Boss Parents! Welcome to Anna's Money Boss Parent podcast, your go-to resource for mastering money management while raising a family. Join me as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you achieve financial success and create a brighter future for your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show to support our mission of empowering parents like you to take charge of their finances and build a prosperous life for their families. Let's thrive together on this incredible journey!Links mentioned in this episode FREE GUIDE- Kid Money Boss: School isn't teaching my son about Money. It's up to us Parents. Here are 9 tools I am using to team my son, everything I never learned as a kid.Guest website https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieshreve/

**BEST OF** The way we work has never changed quite as much as it did during the pandemic. Sure, you probably knew a couple of people with home offices or flexible hours, but after lockdowns, remote work went from a rarity to the new normal. When everyone was suddenly forced to stay inside, we all realised we could get by with tools like Google Docs and Zoom. But what if we were wrong? Adam Nathan, the co-founder and CEO of Almanac, worries that where we work has changed, but how we work hasn't caught up yet. We're using tools created for a different time, he says, and simply updating the tools won't do the trick. Adam shares Almanac's ‘modern work principles', and explains why addressing our workflows and strategies is the key to keeping up with the pace of change. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn, read more about The Modern Work Method, or try out Almanac for yourself My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits:Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/30/2024, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. Sozan Michael McCord discusses where the concept of work practice came from in the Zen Buddhist tradition and how the principles found in the monastic setting can be used in any modern work context.

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In this episode, Brad Bialy talks with Charlie Saffro, CEO of CS Recruiting, about the alarming rise in employee disengagement and what leaders can do to address it. Charlie shares practical solutions to create a culture where employees feel valued, especially in remote settings. She also discusses how companies can retain top talent, the role of empathy in leadership, and why focusing on long-term relationships with clients is crucial in today's staffing industry. Don't miss out on Charlie's strategies for driving business success by putting people first. KEY MOMENTS [00:39] – Is the Modern Work Environment Broken? [01:27] – Why Employee Disengagement Has Increased Since COVID-19 [03:08] – How to Re-engage Internal Teams and Increase Retention [05:30] – Remote Teams vs. In-office Teams: Which is More Disengaged? [07:23] – Building Intentional Connections in a Remote Environment [10:45] – Engaging Temp Employees in Short-term Assignments [13:30] – Driving Orders and Strengthening Client Relationships [17:32] – "Control What You Can Control" and Shifting Perspectives [20:44] – Faking it Till You Become it: A New Perspective on Leadership Growth [22:25] – How CS Recruiting Stands Out in the Staffing Industry [24:41] – The Dangers of Relying on AI in Human-focused Industries [27:50] – Charlie's Leadership Insights and TED Talk on Employee Engagement [29:11] – Rapid Fire: Books and Advice for New Recruiters   ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Brad Bialy  (LinkedIn) Brad Bialy has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic digital marketing. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 100 industry-specific conferences and webinars.  As a visionary leader, Brad has helped guide the comprehensive marketing strategy of more than 300 staffing and recruiting firms. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after expert and speaker in the industry.    Charlie Saffro (LinkedIn) Charlie is a recruiting expert with a passion for human leadership, talent acquisition, employee engagement, company culture and retention. She founded CS Recruiting to connect individuals to opportunities and as CEO, she manages a thriving organization and a talented team. Charlie's clientele includes businesses with Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain talent needs. Her goal is to make meaningful connections that lead to long-lasting relationships. Beyond work, she promotes personal development, mindfulness and personal growth, both in the workplace and in life.

Momentum Recharge Changes the Game for MSPs and VARs, Podcast, CCA Member company strives to shake up market “I think the MSPs have always struggled with, a lot of have struggled with, going into the telecom business or not going into the telecom business, Rick Garcia, EVP of Modern Work and Marketing at Momentum. “And when they want to dip their toe in, they quickly realize that it becomes very expensive to keep up from a regulatory perspective, to be able to include telco billing in their portfolio of services to deliver that one bill to the customer.” In June, Momentum announced the launch of Momentum ReCharge. The innovative program enables Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) to seamlessly add Teams Phone, Operator Connect, and Global Internet Connectivity to their portfolios. “It's going to be a game changer for those MSPs. They will include telco services, predominantly Microsoft Teams Operator Connect, and broadband services from Momentum.” The program allows the MSPs to jump into the market, and resell the most popular services without having to climb billing, tax and regulatory hurdles. “It's going to be a game changer for those MSPs. They will include telco services, predominantly Microsoft Teams Operator Connect, and broadband services from Momentum.” Momentum Recharge Changes the Game for MSPs and VARs It gives them this door, this avenue to bring a new service and a new solution to their customers without a ton of heavy lifting, says Brandon Bradley VP of Modern Work & UC Innovation of Momentum. We learn that the program effectively hands an MSP an almost ready-made telecom practice. In this podcast, we watch an illustrated presentation on the program. We learn how Momentum takes on the “heavy lift” of offering telecom. We also learn about Momentum's extensive wholesale and retail businesses. Visit www.gomomentum.com Momentum Recharge Changes the Game

On our final episode this season of Working Smarter we talk to Sophia Wang, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University. Wang leads the school's ophthalmic informatics and artificial intelligence group, which uses the latest machine learning techniques to analyze electronic health records. In practice, that means looking at disparate sources of data—from doctors' notes and eye exam data to diagnostic imagery and billing codes—and finding the sorts of patterns that can be difficult for humans to spot.Hear Wang talk about using AI to extract useful information from a sea of unstructured data, and how to make better decisions with the data you already have—which, in Wang's case, means improving outcomes for glaucoma patients and providing a better quality of care.Show notes:Learn more about Sophia and her researchVisit Stanford University's Ophthalmic Informatics and Artificial Intelligence Group~ ~ ~Working Smarter is a new podcast from Dropbox about how AI is changing the way we work and get stuff done.You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard, namely: our producers Samiah Adams and Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to Benjy Baptiste for production assistance, our marketing and PR consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and our illustrators, Fanny Luor and Justin Tran. Our theme song was created by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga.

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork podcast, Dane is joined by Julia Markish, founder and chief humanist at Embrace the Human. Julia shares her journey from consulting at Bain & Company to her current focus on team culture and human connection. They discuss the importance of organizational culture, the impact of humanizing work, and the evolution of team dynamics. Key topics include the role of technology in team interaction and innovative ways to foster cross-functional understanding, such as ride-along programs. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast02:01 The Impact of Organizational Culture04:45 Humanizing the Workplace07:35 The Role of Connection in Effective Teams12:09 Transparency and Alignment in Modern Organizations19:51 The Power of Cross-Functional Understanding24:48 Cross-Functional Collaboration26:44 Understanding Team Health27:52 Exploring Teal Organizations33:42 The Evolution of Teal Teams38:45 The Importance of Human Connection46:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

Can you truly build exceptional relationships in a professional setting? What are the secrets to effective communication and the role of social psychology in fostering strong connections?David Bradford is a Senior Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, having taught the legendary “touchy feely course for decades, and the author or co-author of several books. His latest work is called Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues.Greg and David discuss the practical benefits of Stanford's T groups, where participants develop crucial skills like clear communication and conflict resolution. David explains the importance of seeing feedback as the start of a conversation rather than a critique, emphasizing the need to understand the impact of our behaviors on others. Explore the contrast between how children and adults handle conflicts and learn why genuine curiosity is key to bridging communication gaps.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:Are we building organizations to build friendships?35:08: I think more and more leaders in an organization are realizing that building collaboration is important. Now there is a danger with building friendships, which I said before, because there are many organizations that need to cut back, are too big, are facing adverse times, and have to do cutting. So it has to be clear that we're building a relationship to get the job done. That's the purpose of an organization. We're not building an organization to have warm and fuzzy friendships; that's the means to an end, not an end in itself. And we have to realize that there are going to be times in which we're going to have a reduction in force. There are going to be times in which we get rid of people.Organization are held by network of relationships02:49: Organizations are held together not by the organizational chart, but by the network of relationships that people have in the organization.On vulnerability in leadership37:41: The research on vulnerability shows two things: leaders who are vulnerable about their core competence lose power…[38:12] So leadership, which questions your basic competence, does lose power and does lose influence, but vulnerability, which shows your humanness, is different.Do you have an understanding of human psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology to have a good relationship?08:56: In general, the more that we know, the more we can start to see them as an individual, as a unique person, which is, I think, what all of us want and which all of us are. There is no rule that applies equally to all people. So I think that the broader our knowledge, the more we can find out. What approach allows me to understand you as an individual, you as a person, and we can move beyond me treating you like an object, which you don't want and I don't think I want.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Neo-FreudianismGallup, Inc.Jeffrey PfefferPetrarchGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Stanford GSBProfessional Profile on LinkedInHis Work:Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and ColleaguesInfluencing UpInfluence Without AuthorityPower Up: Transforming Organizations Through Shared Leadership

For our seventh episode of Working Smarter we're talking to Drew Houston, the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox. If you've been online long enough, it's likely Dropbox was your introduction to the cloud. The goal is still more or less the same—give you one organized place for all your stuff—but it's no longer just about storing and syncing files. A hundred files on your desktop is now a hundred tabs in your browser, and Houston believes AI is what will finally bring calm to the chaos that's been created by the tools of modern work.For Houston, AI's potential is so great that its arrival feels like a civilization shift. It's also not just a professional preoccupation; AI is a personal interest too. A few years ago he decided to teach himself machine learning in his spare time—and some of the AI tools Houston now uses to run Dropbox are ones he built himself. Hear Houston discuss why it's gotten so hard to find the information you need to do your job, the types of tasks we'll increasingly offload to our silicon brains, and what Dropbox is doing to help make modern work more meaningful and fulfilling.Show notes:To learn more about Dropbox Dash and try Dash for free, visit dropbox.com/dashThe two books Houston mentions are “High Output Management” by Andy Grove and “The Effective Executive” by Peter Drucker~ ~ ~Working Smarter is a new podcast from Dropbox about how AI is changing the way we work and get stuff done.You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard, namely: our producers Samiah Adams and Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to Benjy Baptiste for production assistance, our marketing and PR consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and our illustrators, Fanny Luor and Justin Tran. Our theme song was created by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga.

Are IT leaders prepared to harness the full potential of AI in today's fast-paced business environment? In this episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I sit down with Paige Costello from Asana to explore this intriguing question. Paige, who leads AI strategy at Asana, shares her insights on the evolving role of IT leaders and how Asana's new AI-powered product features are shaping the future of work. As the enterprise work management platform of choice for many Fortune 100 companies, Asana is at the forefront of connecting strategy to execution for cross-functional team collaboration. Paige discusses the significant responsibilities IT leaders now bear, with 77% feeling personally accountable for driving IT transformation and 90% believing AI is crucial for overcoming future business challenges. Yet, a surprising 31% of executives and employees report a lack of a strategic plan for deploying AI within their organizations. We delve into Asana's innovative approach to AI with the introduction of "AI Teammates," a feature designed to seamlessly integrate AI into workflows. This development leverages Asana's unique data model, providing contextual accuracy that enhances productivity and decision-making. Paige also shares the future roadmap for Asana, which includes AI-powered reporting, visibility, and goal tracking. Our conversation also highlights the changing dynamics within IT leadership. As AI becomes more integral, IT leaders find themselves increasingly consulted on AI strategy, a shift that brings both opportunities and challenges, such as the need for careful budgeting and managing the pace of AI adoption. Despite the enthusiasm among employees for AI, there remains a disconnect with cautious executives, often due to low AI literacy and a lack of strategic vision. Throughout the discussion, Paige emphasizes the concept of collective intelligence—blending human and AI expertise to achieve superior outcomes. She notes that individuals can be up to 33% more productive when collaborating with AI as a teammate, enabling teams to tackle more complex tasks effectively. Join me in this insightful episode as we unpack the transformative power of AI in IT leadership and explore how tools like Asana are paving the way for smarter, more efficient workflows. How do you see AI reshaping the role of IT leaders in your organization? Share your thoughts and let's continue the conversation.

For our sixth episode of Working Smarter we're talking to Pascal Weinberger, the co-founder and CEO of Bardeen, an AI-powered automation platform. Weinberger wants to help people effortlessly automate repetitive tasks in the apps they already use for work—no code required. His hope is that by removing some of the friction that makes it hard for people to do their jobs, they can use the time they save on more rewarding, impactful work.Hear Weinberger talk about what people are already automating, how automation can benefit teams as much as individuals, and why he doesn't want to build tools that replace us.Show notes:To learn more about Bardeen, visit bardeen.ai~ ~ ~Working Smarter is a new podcast from Dropbox about how AI is changing the way we work and get stuff done.You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard, namely: our producers Samiah Adams and Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to Benjy Baptiste for production assistance, our marketing and PR consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and our illustrators, Fanny Luor and Justin Tran. Our theme song was created by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga.Thanks for listening!

This episode features an interview with Steven T. Hunt Ph.D., Work Techno-Psychologist & Author of Talent Tectonics. Steve is an industry expert who has had a pivotal role in developing systems that have improved productivity and engagement of millions of employees around the globe. He is a well-known speaker, author, and thought leader on strategic human resources.In this episode, Shawn and Steve discuss how the nature of work is evolving, the cause of burnout, and how we should be using AI to make work better.-------------------“You cannot provide excellent customer service, you cannot be creative, collaborative, all the things companies want people to do if you feel exploited, burned out, or exhausted. Yet, the pace of change people are facing is making them feel exhausted and burned out. This is why I wrote this book, Talent Tectonics. It talks about how do we need to manage work differently? Where we need to provide people an experience where they view change as, ‘Yeah, this growth opportunity.' As opposed to just burned out and exhausted.” – Steven T. Hunt Ph.D.-------------------Episode Timestamps:*(02:16): Rapid fire questions*(08:31): Talent Tectonics and how the nature of work is changing*(20:03): Steve's take on burnout*(28:32): How external factors play into burnout*(42:40): How we should be using technology to make work better-------------------Links:Connect with Steve on LinkedInRead Talent TectonicsVisit Steve's websiteConnect with Shawn on LinkedInCohesion Podcast

In this episode, Brian 'Ponch' Rivera, a retired Navy captain, entrepreneur, author, and expert in various strategic and operational systems discusses the OODA loop, flow systems, and decision-making in complex environments. Rivera shares insights on applying these theories in both military and business contexts to enhance agility, resilience, and overall performance. The conversation also covers the impact of technology, the importance of recovery and mindfulness, and the future of organizational efficiency. Episode Highlights: 04:06 Decision Making in Complex Environments 16:03 The OODA Loop Explained 29:42 The Reality of Modern Work 31:10 Agile and Scrum: A Fighter Pilot's Approach 31:47 Lessons from Boyd and the Toyota Production System 32:13 The Impact of Woke Culture on Business 34:33 The Role of Psychedelics in Therapy 41:26 The Importance of Recovery in High Performance Brian "Ponch" Rivera is a decorated former Navy TOPGUN and published author who has become a leading expert in business agility, safety, and resilience. Drawing from his extensive background in complex air, space, and cyber operations, as well as leadership lessons from elite military teams, Brian immersed himself in Agile and Lean communities. Mentored by pioneers in Scrum, Lean-Kanban, and other methodologies, he co-created The Flow System and founded AGLX Consulting. Brian's work extends to safety culture and high-performing teams, influenced by his role on a U.S. Navy team post-2017 mishaps. He holds an MBA, MA, and PMP, speaks globally on leadership, Agile practices, resilience, and more. Connect with Brian Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandrivera/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Karlfeldt is joined by Jennifer Payeur and she shares her journey who, starting at the age of 22, experienced frequent travel to Europe for work. This lifestyle, characterized by long hours, isolation, and constant exposure to unnatural environments such as fluorescent lighting and airplane cabins, took a toll on her health. Despite efforts to maintain a healthy diet while traveling, the lack of nutritious food options and exposure to environmental toxins, such as jet fuel and radiation, contributed to a cancer diagnosis. The diagnosis came as a shock to colleagues who viewed the Jennifer as health-conscious, prompting a deep reflection on the underlying causes of her illness.The narrative underscores the complexities of health and disease, particularly cancer. Jennifer, identifying as a Type A personality, was driven by a need to achieve and be seen, often at the expense of her health. Despite suffering from various illnesses such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and chronic fatigue, she continued to push herself, ignoring the signs of deteriorating health. The journey of unraveling the root causes of illness revealed connections to childhood trauma and a misalignment with her true self, leading to a deeper understanding of the emotional and psychological layers that contribute to physical ailments.This introspection led to significant lifestyle changes, including leaving a high-stress corporate job and embracing holistic healing practices. Jennifer's path to recovery involved alternative treatments, dietary changes, and a focus on building their immune system. Discovering the power of plant stem cells played a pivotal role in their healing process, offering a means to detoxify and revitalize the body at a cellular level. This journey highlights the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of health and the need for a holistic approach to healing that considers the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.Intense travel and isolation: Jennifer began a job involving frequent travel to Europe at age 22, leading to isolation and exposure to unnatural environments, such as fluorescent lighting and airplanes, which they believe contributed to their cancer diagnosis.Unhealthy diet and exposure: Despite efforts to make healthy food choices, the frequent airport junk food, jet fuel, and radiation exposure during travel likely impacted their health negatively.Surprise diagnosis: Colleagues were shocked by the speaker's cancer diagnosis, given their reputation for prioritizing health, highlighting the disconnect between appearance and underlying health issues.Emotional and physical factors: Jennifer reflects on how a Type A personality and a drive to overcome signs of illness contributed to chronic stress and a series of health problems, including cancer.Holistic understanding of cancer: Jennifer emphasizes the complexity of cancer, linking it not only to physical factors but also to emotional trauma, personal beliefs, and environmental toxins, advocating for a deeper understanding and holistic approach to health.----Connect with Jennifer - https://nature-provides.com/----Grab my book A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 ----Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. For more information about products and services discussed in this podcast, please visit www.integrativecancersolutions.com. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com.

For our fifth episode of Working Smarter we're talking to sports scientist Natalie Kupperman. She's an assistant professor of data science at the University of Virginia where she studies the use of biometrics, wearables, and AI-powered tools for athlete monitoring in sport.Whether it's a machine learning algorithm trained on video footage from practice, a force plate sensor in the weight room floor—or some combination of the two—Kupperman is interested in how new technology can help reduce the risk of injury and optimize athletic performance for professional athletes and amateurs alike.Hear Kupperman discuss a day in the life of a sports scientist, the importance of getting all of your data into one place, and why there will always be some injuries we can't prevent.Show notes:To learn more about Natalie and her work, you can visit her website or her University of Virginia faculty pageFind Natalie's research on Google Scholar~ ~ ~Working Smarter is a new podcast from Dropbox about how AI is changing the way we work and get stuff done.You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard, namely: our producers Samiah Adams and Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to Benjy Baptiste for production assistance, our marketing and PR consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and our illustrators, Fanny Luor and Justin Tran. Our theme song was created by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga.Thanks for listening!

For our fourth episode of Working Smarter we're talking to Babak Hodjat, the chief technology officer for AI research at Cognizant. If you've ever used Apple's smart assistant Siri, then you're almost certainly familiar with his work.Hodjat has been doing AI research for nearly four decades, and if there's one thread that runs through his career, it's how to make working with digital agents feel as natural or effortless as working with a colleague. At Cognizant—an IT services and consulting firm—Hodjat's team puts this work into practice by helping other companies integrate AI tools into their workflows.Hear Hodjat discuss why it's still so hard for machines to understand exactly what we want them to do, the problems he's helping his customers solve, and how the latest generation of workplace assistants can help us make better decisions and improve the way we do our jobs.Show notes:Learn more about Cognizant's Advanced AI LabLinks to Hodjat's researchThe Perceptive Assistant that Learns (PAL)The Cognitive Assistant that Learns and Organizes (CALO)~ ~ ~Working Smarter is a new podcast from Dropbox about how AI is changing the way we work and get stuff done.You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard, namely: our producers Samiah Adams and Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to Benjy Baptiste for production assistance, our marketing and PR consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and our illustrators, Fanny Luor and Justin Tran. Our theme song was created by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga.Thanks for listening!

For our third episode of Working Smarter we're talking to May Habib, the co-founder and CEO of Writer, a generative AI platform for businesses. Writer helps streamline the writing parts of people's workflows, so they can get to the “thinking part” of their jobs more quickly.For Habib, AI isn't just about automating mundane or repetitive tasks, but a way to amplify the talent and intelligence of a team. There are some types of writing, such as an RFP or a JIRA ticket, where it doesn't always make sense to start from scratch. By using AI to learn how a company works and the knowledge a person needs to do their job, Writer aims to make those kinds of writing-related tasks faster, easier, and more efficient. Hear Habib talk about how AI-powered tools like Writer can help increase the amount of time you spend in flow, supercharge your existing workflows, and create more space for insight, creativity, and inspiration in your job. Show notes:To learn more about Writer, visit writer.comFollow May Habib on LinkedIn~ ~ ~Working Smarter is a new podcast from Dropbox about how AI is changing the way we work and get stuff done.You can listen to more episodes of Working Smarter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. To read more stories and past interviews, visit workingsmarter.aiThis show would not be possible without the talented team at Cosmic Standard, namely: our producers Samiah Adams and Aja Simpson, technical director Jacob Winik, and executive producer Eliza Smith. Special thanks to Benjy Baptiste for production assistance, our marketing and PR consultant Meggan Ellingboe, and our illustrators, Fanny Luor and Justin Tran. Our theme song was created by Doug Stuart. Working Smarter is hosted by Matthew Braga.Thanks for listening!

Are we witnessing a transforming landscape in the world of HR work? The answer is a resounding “yes.” In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, delves into the imperative shift from traditional HR practices to a future where HR functions as a steward of work. The discussion explores generative AI's impact on work, the evolving HR service delivery model, and the need for upskilling and reskilling in the face of rapidly changing demand for skills. Ravin also highlights practical approaches to bringing business leaders on board with these changes, illustrating HR's essential role in meeting the workforce's evolving needs.   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Adam's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.  Click here to download 15Five's HR Outcomes Playbook!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1286: James Altucher of JamesAltucher.com delves into the widespread dissatisfaction many feel towards their jobs, blending personal anecdotes with broader societal observations. Altucher articulates how modern work culture, with its inherent constraints and pressures, often leads to a profound sense of disillusionment, advocating for a more fulfilling engagement with work and life itself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/why-do-people-hate-their-jobs/ Quotes to ponder: "Jobs are modern-day slavery. We are paid just enough to live and not more. You are punished if you ask for more." "Whenever things are good I always worry about what could go wrong. And whenever things are bad it always seems like they will never get better." "There's a glass ceiling. It doesn't matter if you are a woman or minority or a white man. The glass ceiling is that you aren't allowed to make more than your Master, even if he's an idiot." Episode references: American Dream history and evolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dream The role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the housing market: https://origins.osu.edu/article/foreclosing-american-dream Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae's impact on the American Dream: https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/freddie-mac-fannie-mae-evolving-the-american-dream/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1271: Daniella from I Like to Dabble.com offers a refreshing perspective on modern work culture with her discussion on portfolio careers, a concept that reframes traditional side hustles into a cohesive collection of income streams. By integrating diverse roles like software engineering, writing, and education into one's career path, she illustrates how a portfolio career allows for a more organized, intentional approach to work, embodying the essence of a multihyphenate lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iliketodabble.com/portfolio-career/ Quotes to ponder: "Using a term like 'portfolio career' more accurately represents a multihyphenated approach to work without diminishing it." "A portfolio career is essentially a collection of the different ways you make money." "The biggest element to a portfolio career is self management - I decide when I work, how long I work, who I work with, and how much I charge." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Bahnsen, managing partner and CEO of The Bahnsen Group, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss Americans' shifting views on work and purpose. You can find Bahnsen's book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.https://surfshark.deals/FEDERALIST

David Bahnsen, managing partner and CEO of The Bahnsen Group, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss Americans’ shifting views on work and purpose. You can find Bahnsen’s book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, […]