Podcasts about remote work

Being a virtual assistant (VA) is now the dream job for most Filipinos, according to a new Remitly study. As one of the growing professions in the remote work sector, VA work has given Filipinos greater access to international job opportunities.Across the Philippines, a growing workforce of remote professionals is serving overseas clients from laid-back hubs like Bohol and El Nido. But behind the flexibility lies a tough reality: social isolation, job insecurity, and zero employee benefits.In this episode, Howie Severino talks to Maria Sucgang, a millennial CEO pioneering a model that networks freelancers to provide the safety nets that foreign employers don't give. They discuss the potential to keep talent in the provinces, reducing the need for foreign migration, and whether AI threatens the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a virtual assistant (VA) is now the dream job for most Filipinos, according to a new Remitly study. As one of the growing professions in the remote work sector, VA work has given Filipinos greater access to international job opportunities.Across the Philippines, a growing workforce of remote professionals is serving overseas clients from laid-back hubs like Bohol and El Nido. But behind the flexibility lies a tough reality: social isolation, job insecurity, and zero employee benefits.In this episode, Howie Severino talks to Maria Sucgang, a millennial CEO pioneering a model that networks freelancers to provide the safety nets that foreign employers don't give. They discuss the potential to keep talent in the provinces, reducing the need for foreign migration, and whether AI threatens the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We tackle five of the most intriguing questions submitted by our listeners about remote work, digital nomad life, and career growth. From navigating mentorship opportunities as a remote worker to spotting companies that genuinely embrace remote work (and avoiding the red flags!), we cover it all. We dive into how to budget for travel while paying off student debt and why a data analyst role could be your ticket to freedom. Tune in for expert insights, travel stories, and tips to help you live your dream remote lifestyle!

Today, Dr. Kuba talks about the stresses and challenges of cultivating a successful practice when there are so many frustrating staffing problems. Much like her self-proclaimed best friend, Jerry Jones, who does his best to have a winning team, he ultimately is at the mercy of other factors and people - like the coaches and team. Dr. Kuba, too, recognizes the hardships of good staffing decisions when she discusses two recent decisions she made in an attempt to bring an employee back from maternity leave and retain a loyal, long-time leader. She and Bethany dialogue about being creative and thinking outside of the box to get AND keep the team fully staffed. 

Could padel become the new golf for business, networking and hospitality? In this episode of Sports Management Podcast, Marcus Filipsson sits down with Chris King, Founder of Crafted and former co-founder of Sports Recruitment International. Chris is building Crafted around a different vision of modern hospitality—combining sport, wellness, nature, community, coworking and social experiences in one place. We discuss why padel has become central to that model, why Chris believes it works particularly well as a business and networking sport, and whether padel can translate its extraordinary participation growth into a successful spectator product. Chris also shares his thoughts on the modern wellness industry, why people may be over-optimizing their health, the loneliness created by remote work, what today's employees are really looking for from employers, and why hospitality increasingly needs to create a sense of belonging rather than simply provide accommodation. We also explore Chris's unconventional career journey—from studying sports science and being rejected by Nike and IMG to building an international sports recruitment business and eventually launching Crafted. In this episode: • Is padel becoming the new golf? • Why padel works so well for business networking • Can padel succeed as a spectator sport? • The future of sports hospitality • Why community and belonging matter more than ever • Has wellness culture become too obsessive? • Sport, nature and the hospitality experience • Why people increasingly choose culture over salary • How to break into the sports industry • Why curiosity and hustle still matter • Chris King's unconventional career journey • The future of Crafted ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:11 What Is Crafted? 01:41 Disconnecting From the Digital World 02:19 Building a Sustainable Hospitality Concept 04:10 Why Padel Became Part of Crafted 05:22 Wellness, Wild Swimming & Cold Therapy 06:33 Has Wellness Culture Gone Too Far? 07:48 Why Balance Matters More Than Optimization 08:28 Designing a Different Hotel Experience 09:40 Why Chris Chose Padel 11:00 Can Padel Become a Spectator Sport? 12:26 How Guests Use Crafted 13:04 Remote Work and the Loneliness Problem 14:13 Combining Work, Travel & Hospitality 15:14 How Global Brands Use Crafted 16:31 Experiences Beyond Alcohol 17:12 Sustainability & Biodiversity 19:16 Is Padel Becoming the New Golf? 21:14 Why Padel Is More Inclusive 21:51 The Future of Crafted 23:55 Could Crafted Expand Into Scandinavia? 25:29 Chris King's Career Journey 27:26 Being Rejected by Nike and IMG 28:03 Leaving Corporate Life at 26 28:33 Building Sports Recruitment International 30:42 Building the Right Company Culture 33:15 How to Break Into the Sports Industry 35:25 Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters 36:31 Choosing the Right Career Path Follow Sports Management Podcast for more conversations about the business and future of sport. Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

Fifty-eight percent of employees say they're experiencing burnout right now....not disengagement, not dissatisfaction -burnout, and that's before AI finishes rewriting assumptions about what work actually means. Chris Dyer has spent his career answering the question underneath that number: why do some cultures make people want to give everything, while others make them quietly plan their exit? As a CEO, Chris built companies named a Best Place to Work fifteen times and landed on Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing companies list five times earning him recognition as Inc.'s #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He's the bestselling author of The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and creator of the 7 Pillar Strategy used by organizations worldwide to build high-performing teams.On this episode of Still Human, Chris argues that culture isn't a casualty of the AI era - it's the one competitive advantage AI cannot buy, build, or replace. We go beyond the town-hall acknowledgment of burnout and into the real leadership test: what happens when the pressure to move fast with technology collides with what you know is right for your people? Where does AI quietly damage trust before anyone notices? And is a failed AI rollout ever really a technology problem or is it always a leadership one?His answers aren't comfortable. They're the ones you'll actually remember.

Christy Lake, Chief Administrative Officer at Twilio, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about how AI is changing work, why skills, governance, and human judgment matter more than ever, and how Twilio is thinking about remote-first work, employee experience, and curiosity in the AI era.----  Sponsor Links:

The Institute of Internal Auditors Presents: All Things Internal Audit In this episode, Sanjay Vadlamani talks with Yvette Adams about how insider threats extend beyond malicious employees. They discuss negligent, malicious, and compromised insiders, along with the ways AI, remote work, cloud applications, and expanding access have increased organizational risk. The conversation also covers behavior monitoring, employee privacy, access management, offboarding, multidisciplinary risk teams, and the importance of connecting information across organizational silos before a threat becomes an incident. HOST: Sanjay Vadlamani, CIA, CISA, CRISC Senior Manager, Internal Audit, PayJoy GUEST: Yvette Adams, CIA, CRMA Director of Enterprise Risk Management, Zions Bancorporation KEY POINTS: Introduction [00:00–00:00:38] The Three Types of Insider Threats [00:00:39–00:03:19] How AI, Remote Work, and Cloud Applications Increase Risk [00:03:20–00:06:52] IIA Membership [00:06:53–00:07:38] Balancing Employee Monitoring, Privacy, and Trust [00:07:39–00:11:13] Indicators of Insider Risk [00:11:14–00:15:16] The FinWise Bank Incident and Offboarding Risk [00:15:17–00:18:48] Connecting Information Across Organizational Silos [00:18:49–00:22:47] Five Elements of a Mature Insider Risk Program [00:22:48–00:26:40] Lessons From the Tesla Insider Threat Case [00:26:41–00:28:56] Understanding the Insider Threat Life Cycle [00:28:57–00:30:07] Employee Self-Reporting and Where Organizations Should Start [00:30:08–00:33:40] Closing [00:33:41–00:33:51] IIA RELATED CONTENT:  Interested in this topic? Visit the links below for more resources: Global Practice Guide: Auditing Insider Threat Programs Insider Threat Leading Practices Insider Threat Assessment Using NIST Cybersecurity Framework All Things Internal Audit Tech: Identity & Access Management Understanding Insider Threats IIA Membership   Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more. Follow All Things Internal Audit: Apple Podcasts Spotify Libsyn Deezer

John Maytham speaks to Nicholas Voges an expat working and living in the UK, about how the SA labour system makes it hard for him to come home for an extended period and work from SA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThe world of work has changed, and it happened faster than most of us expected.AI is changing jobs. Companies are restructuring. Layoffs have become a reality for many professionals. Remote and hybrid work have changed how we learn, build relationships, get noticed, and move forward in our careers.For Gen Z and Millennials, that raises some pretty uncomfortable questions:Will my job still exist a few years from now?What do employers actually value today?How do I stay competitive as AI and automation continue to evolve?What can I do to build a career that doesn't depend on one company or one job title?In this episode, we take a realistic look at the future of work, career growth, job security, AI, and career development and what these changes mean for Millennials and Gen Z.We start by talking about the traditional career path many of us were taught to follow: get a degree, find a good company, work hard, stay loyal, get promoted, and eventually retire.For a lot of people, that path simply doesn't work the way it used to.Layoffs, outsourcing, automation, mergers, and restructuring can eliminate jobs and even entire departments. That's why building a career today requires a different mindset.Build Career Capital, Not Just a ResumeOne of the biggest ideas we explore is career capital.Your career capital is what you take with you when you leave a job. It's your skills, accomplishments, leadership experience, relationships, industry knowledge, and professional reputation.A job title can disappear overnight. Your ability to solve problems, lead people, improve results, communicate effectively, and create value travels with you.We also talk about transferable skills and how understanding what you actually bring to the table can make a career change much easier. You may not need to start over. You may simply need to learn how to translate your existing experience into something a new employer understands.AI and Your CareerAI is another major part of the conversation.The question isn't simply, “Will AI take my job?”A better question is:“How can I become more valuable by learning how to work with AI?”We discuss the difference between me with AI and me without AI and how professionals can use tools like AI to become faster and more productive without giving up their own judgment, critical thinking, creativity, communication, or accountability.AI can help you work better. It shouldn't replace your ability to think.Is Remote Work Helping or Hurting Your Career?Remote and hybrid work have created incredible opportunities, but there is another side of the conversation that doesn't get enough attention.Especially early in your career, some of the most valuable learning happens by being around experienced people. You learn by listening to conversations, watching how leaders make decisions, asking questions, building relationships, and getting informal mentorship.We discuss how Gen Z and Millennials can take advantage of remote work without sacrificing visibility, networking, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities.What You'll Take AwayBy the end of this episode, you'll have practical ideas for:• Building career security in an uncertain job market• Developing skills that remain valuable as AI evolves• Using AI to improve your career instead of fearing it• Identifying your transferable skills• Building career capital beyond your job title• Preparing for layoffs and organizational restructuring• Navigating career changes without starting from zero• Growing your professional network• Staying visible while working remotely• Taking greater control over your career development and futureThe future of work isn't something that's coming someday.It's already here.The people who thrive won't necessarily be the ones with the perfect degree, the longest tenure, or the most impressive job title.They'll be the people who continue to learn, adapt, build relationships, create results, and make themselves valuable.

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Theodora Skeadas is back for round two, and we packed in a lot! In Part 1, we got into red teaming, AI governance, and social scoring. This time we went wider, starting with what's happening to remote work and who gets left behind as companies pull people back into offices, tighten visa rules for trust and safety roles, and automate outsourced content moderation jobs. We talk about the "portfolio life" as a way to future-proof your career instead of betting everything on one role, what happened to Twitter's workforce demographics after the layoffs, and Theo's survivor-centered approach to fighting AI-generated intimate image abuse. We also make the case for treating cloud infrastructure as a public utility, and dig into the climate and water costs of data centers. Whew! Chapters 00:00 - Felicia and Rachel intro: Spider-Man's Vulture and class solidarity 11:02 - Remote work 18:45 - The case for a "portfolio life" 24:33 - Centering survivors in the fight against AI-generated intimate image abuse 32:13 - The case for treating cloud infrastructure as a public utility 35:54 - Data centers, water, and the climate cost of cloud infrastructure 46:41 - Panpsychism, consciousness, and AI Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.

Ever feel like your remote team is technically "collaborating" but nothing's actually moving forward? Josh and Will unpack why remote work isn't the pandemic-era experiment people think it is — it's been here for decades, and it's not going away — so the real question is how to make it actually work.In this episode, they break down the difference between fully remote and remote-hybrid teams, the sneaky pitfalls that quietly kill productivity (hello, proximity bias and meeting death), and the concrete practices — clear expectations, daily/weekly check-ins, intentional communication channels, and named owners — that turn a scattered group of people into a genuinely cohesive team. Whether you're managing a remote team or just trying to survive one, you'll walk away with practical fixes you can implement this week.__♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Dr. Rob Yonover, founder and CEO of Sea Rescue Corporation, who has worked from home for over 30 years inventing survival gear for military and civilian use. What started as him "screwing around with a piece of plastic" on his patio became the SeeRescueStreamer, a signaling device he says is now military-approved worldwide and has even flown on SpaceX missions. Rob gets candid about what it actually takes to make working from home sustainable: brutal self-discipline, a simple math equation for building a passion project around a day job, and a thick skin built from years of rejection, including five no's on Shark Tank. He walks through the relentless, old-school media hustle that got his product into outlets like the Miami Herald, Outside Magazine, and Playboy, and explains why he still believes trade shows and face-to-face relationships beat digital marketing for building trust. The conversation also covers how a 15-year licensing deal with guaranteed royalties gave him the cash flow to keep inventing, what's exciting him now with a new pocket desalinator project and his published books, and his strong personal views on keeping kids off phones and social media. Who is Dr. Rob Yonover? Dr. Robert Yonover is a Ph.D. geochemist/volcanologist with a history of innovative scientific contributions and technologies that have been awarded U.S. Military/DARPA funding and U.S. Patents. The military-approved/adopted SeeRescueStreamer has saved lives on land and in water. A North Shore big wave surfer and Molokai Channel rough-water fisherman, Dr. Yonover uses the ocean as his laboratory. He's the founder and CEO of Sea Rescue Corporation and has worked from home in Hawaii for over 30 years, describing himself as a third-generation work-at-home entrepreneur following his grandmother, who ran an early medical practice out of her Chicago home, and his father, who built a mail-order business in the 1960s. The SeeRescueStreamer earned Navy approval and has since been adopted across military branches, including the Canadian Air Force. He's also the author of four books, Hardcore Inventing, Caregiver's Survival Guide, Hardcore Health, and Brainstorm Islands, and is currently working on a pocket desalinator that converts saltwater to freshwater. Connect with Dr. Rob Yonover: Website: SeeRescueStreamer.com Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com In this Episode: 00:00 — Welcome and Guest Intro 00:30 — From Patio Idea to Lifesaver 01:30 — Discipline for Remote Work 03:18 — Side Hustle Time Math 04:53 — Avoiding Desperation Deals 05:52 — Handling Rejection and Doubt 08:32 — Protect Ideas Before Sharing 09:29 — Finding Your First Yes 13:42 — Old School Media Hustle 16:01 — Marketing in the Internet Age 19:50 — Work Ethic Beats the Odds 20:43 — Passion and Ownership Matter 21:55 — Tools That Still Work 22:31 — Trade Shows and Niches 24:32 — Longevity and Low Overhead 25:51 — Relationships Beat Automation 27:53 — Licensing and Cash Flow 30:28 — Thick Skin and Trolls 32:10 — Phones Without Guardrails 35:16 — What Excites Him Now 35:57 — Desalinator and Storytelling 40:00 — No Electricity Grandpa 40:58 — Where to Find Rob 41:50 — Desert Island Albums General Business Advice Disclaimer The strategies and experiences shared in this episode are based on our guest's personal journey and are for inspiration and education, not a guarantee of results. What worked for them may not work the same way for everyone. Guest Claims & Product Disclaimer Any claims made about products, approvals, or outcomes in this episode reflect our guest's own statements about their business and have not been independently verified by Work at Home RockStar. Personal Opinions Disclaimer Our guests share their own opinions and life philosophies, on technology, parenting, or anything else, which don't necessarily reflect the views of this show. 45:24 — Final Thanks and Signoff

What if the life you've been dreaming about...doesn't have to wait until retirement?WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4NgnzjIF4l4Hilary Colvin and her husband asked themselves that question, and then did something most people only talk about. They intentionally built careers that let them work from anywhere and then traded their regular ol' home for a camper van (named Lucy!), and that was just the beginning.   But this episode isn't about living in a van or on a boat. It's about letting go of the things that quietly keep us stuck.  Stuff, schedules, expectations, and the belief that "someday" is guaranteed.We talk about creating space for adventure, building a life around experiences instead of possessions, trusting other humans, and why asking yourself how many "good summers" you have left might completely change your priorities.Whether you dream of traveling the world or simply want to live with more intention, this conversation will challenge the assumptions you've been making about what's possible.Chapters00:00 Exploring a Life of Adventure03:00 Transitioning to RV Life06:08 The Joy of Minimalism08:45 Lessons from the Road12:00 Embracing New Experiences15:02 Highlights of the Journey18:10 Navigating Work and Adventure19:31 Growing Together: Relationships on the Road21:28 The Leap to Sailing: A New Adventure24:00 Life on the Boat: Surprises and Adjustments27:52 Community at Sea: Bonds Among Boaters32:14 Trusting Humanity: The Spirit of TravelInterested in learning more about Hillary?https://colvincpa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-colvin-cpa/Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

In this week's Data Debrief, the companion show to Driven by Data: The Podcast — Davin Crowley-Sweet OBE, CDO at National Highways, steps into Kyle Winterbottom's seat and is joined by Catherine Dowden-King to unpack the week's main episode with Nick Zervoudis and range far beyond it into the human side of data leadership.From burnout and its lesser-known cousin "rustout," to the serendipity we've lost to working from home, to why psychological safety matters more than technical mastery, Davin and Catherine make the case that the job of a modern data leader is less about building things and more about building the people and the environment in which those things get built.They also discuss:Why burnout has an opposite — "rustout" — and how to tell which one you're actually facing.How working from home has stripped the chance encounters and serendipity out of professional life.Why so much success comes down to luck, and why being open to it is the real skill.What "the worst they can say is no" taught Catherine about taking a chance.Why so many people tie their identity to a job title, and what happens when the badge disappears.How psychological safety, not technical mastery, is the real job of a data leader.Why tension is healthy and shouldn't be mistaken for conflict.What Davin took from Nick Zervoudis's episode, and the subtle power of the words "value from."Why data is valuable for what you do with it, not for its inherent worth.How to get comfortable working in uncertainty rather than chasing a perfect data-driven story.Why "let's take that offline" is the phrase Davin hates most.How cognitive diversity matters as much as the visible kind.What a neurodiversity tribunal case reveals about being thoughtful, not careful, with language.Why mentorship matters at every stage of a career, not just the junior years.How the move from technical to managerial roles goes wrong when leaders revert to command-and-control.Why curiosity and openness to learning matter more than credentials when hiring junior talent.How Davin's role has evolved into developing 170+ people and lifting people out of poverty through data careers.Why "Jack of all trades, master of none" is only half the phrase.Why a GCSE maths resit needn't define anyone, and the danger of self-limiting beliefs.Why Driven by Data Live keeps drawing people who avoid the rest of the conference circuit.

Steven Song is the founder and CEO of Diald, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform for commercial real estate. Before founding Diald, Steven worked on both the investing and development sides of real estate, and built his career across architecture and urban planning, training at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a founding principal at SCAAA, a global strategy, planning, and design firm, and is a partner at Axle Companies, a family office focused on real estate investment and social impact ventures. Steven is based in Los Angeles.(02:26) Why CRE Decisions Are Still Judgment-Driven (04:41) The Signal That Killed an Atlantic City Deal (07:44) Contextual Drift: The Risk Nobody Models(10:20) Diald's approach (11:59) AI Token Costs and Asking Better Questions (14:27) Tools vs. Workflows (15:52) Diald's Underwriting (17:58) Killing Bad Deals Earlier (19:18) How AI Upgrades the Analyst Role (20:44) Where General Purpose AI Fails at Underwriting (24:23) Does AI Make CRE More Efficient or More Competitive (26:02) What Underwriting Looks Like in 5 Years (27:14) Where Human Judgment Still Matters (29:06) The Local Signals Investors Miss (31:15) Collaboration Superpower: Denise Scott Brown and Reyner Banham

Host Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Jodie Herbert in Canberra, Australia, founder of Ability Pathways Australia and a carer of three children on the autism spectrum.They discuss neurodiversity as natural variation in thinking, differences in autism categorisation (ASD 1–4), and how modern workplaces with constant digital channels can make neurodivergent needs harder to accommodate.Jodie describes practical, low-cost adjustments employers can make—written follow-ups, clear SOPs, and quiet workspaces or work-from-home options—and explains her data-driven “longitudinal study” approach: clients complete daily questionnaires for 30 days, producing visualised recommendations to help employers close the “implementation gap.”They also cover Australia's disability legislation and the NDIS, noting proposed 2026 funding cuts and a pending parliamentary bill, with concerns about service loss, economic impact, and participant wellbeing.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:21 Life in Canberra01:28 Jodie's Story and Mission02:50 What Neurodiversity Means03:56 Autism Levels Explained06:37 Workplace Overload and Inclusion11:33 Simple Adjustments That Work14:57 Remote Work and Real Needs17:31 Closing the Implementation Gap20:56 Australia Disability Policy and NDIS23:32 NDIS Cuts and What's at Stake27:16 How to Connect and Final ThoughtsYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

In this episode of our 3-part series exploring the foundations of positive leadership, I speak with Kevin Ford, the award-winning, past CEO of Calian Group, about how to effectively connect with others. In a world grappling with AI, remote work, and breakneck change, we examine explore what meaningful connection looks like in practice. Starting with candor and transparency, our discussion explores why authentic openness isn't just a nice-to-have, but a business essential. Kevin shares some real-life examples from leading a global, publicly traded company to amplify the conversation from theory to tangible action.Our journey continues with a deep dive into respect, which is not a formality rooted in title, but rather the lived foundation of innovative, resilient culture. Empathy emerges as our final, essential ingredient, with stories illustrating how courageous listening and presence lead organizations through uncertainty and drive sustainable results. Key moments include revealing the inner workings of boardroom transparency, the contagious effects of a leader's sincerity, and the simple yet radical act of asking, “How are you really doing?” Insights on how accountability and compassion coexist provide leaders with a nuanced blueprint for addressing hard truths without losing humanity.Listeners will come away with a wealth of practical strategies, from how to tune into team energy, to acting on feedback with genuine care. For anyone looking to elevate their leadership and transform team dynamics, this episode delivers both the why and the how.What You'll Learn- The Importance of Candor and Transparency in Leadership.- How Transparency Builds Trust and Followership.- Cultivating a Culture of Respect.- Navigating Difficult Conversations With Respect.- Demonstrating and Developing Empathy: A Leadership Superpower.- Positive energy matters, especially in tough times.- Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Performance. Podcast Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction to Part 2: Connecting with Others(01:59) - The Challenge of Connection in a Tech-Driven World(02:36) - Candor and Transparency in Leadership(07:36) - Transparency Across Stakeholders(13:09) - The Foundation of Respect(19:59) - (25:03) - Respect in Difficult Conversations and Layoffs(29:01) - Empathy as a Leadership Imperative(36:29) - Empathy in Action and Leading Through Crisis(47:03) - The Courage to Embrace Raw Emotions(55:07) - Reflecting on the Leadership JourneyKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Candor, Transparency, Authenticity, Self-Leadership, Respect, Empathy, Leadership Culture, Company Values, Accountability, Performance Management, Giving Feedback, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Human-Centered Leadership, Difficult Conversations, Building Trust, Stakeholder Communication, Navigating Change, Remote Work, CEO Success

On a Friday afternoon, Monika got a call from her supervisor: telework is done, be in the office Monday. After 30 years building a career around flexibility and autonomy, it was gone in a single phone call. When a return-to-office mandate hits, most people do one of two things: comply and resent it, or quit without a plan. This episode is about the third option: a specific, step-by-step process for turning your RTO mandate into career leverage without burning a single bridge. What You'll Learn: Why an RTO mandate is one of the most powerful career values-clarity tools available and how to use the discomfort as structured data instead of just reacting to it The three questions that determine whether your RTO situation is a dealbreaker, a negotiation, or a strategic starting point for an intentional job search How to ask for a remote work exception in a way that actually works, including the one conversation move most people skip that changes the outcome The step-by-step job search playbook for searching intentionally while still fully showing up at your current role, without burning a single bridge How Monika turned a Friday afternoon RTO mandate into a strategic hire at a new organization without ever submitting a single application Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It's Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)   Other Related Episodes: Creating A Path To Your Ideal Career (And The Tool You Need To Make It Happen) (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How To Define Your Ideal Career When Making A Career Change (Spotify / Apple Podcasts) How to Get a Raise When You Negotiate Your Next Role (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

Connect With ChazChris Dyer ran PeopleG2, a human capital company with 4,500 employees and thousands of clients. He managed that team through the 2008 financial crisis without a single layoff. He built a culture that earned best-places-to-work awards for 15 consecutive years. And when he finally stepped away from the CEO role, he described it as an elephant getting up off his chest.Now he speaks and consults on culture, remote work, and leadership, and his message to business owners is direct: the reason remote work is not working in your business is not remote work. It is your culture.In this conversation with Chaz Wolfe, Chris covers what actually separates leaders who make remote work a lightning bolt for their organization versus those who burn it down. He also breaks down why accountability and tough conversations are the foundation of any culture, how to stop micromanaging and start building top performers, and why the question every leader needs to ask themselves before any difficult conversation is not what do I think but do I want to be right or do I want to be effective.Key Takeaways:Remote work is not the problem. Leaders who cannot define success clearly, have tough conversations honestly, or give genuine autonomy will fail with remote teams. The same failures happen in the office. They are just easier to hide there.If you count keystrokes, require Teams status to always be green, and micromanage output instead of results, do not adopt remote work. You are not ready and you will blame the model instead of yourself.The companies pulling people back to office are not failing because of remote work. They are failing because their culture is broken. A tiny startup with remote culture is eating their lunch the same way they once ate bigger companies' lunch.Accountability does not disappear with friendship. Chris had 15 years of award-winning culture and still had to walk up to a 10-year friend and say: I told the client we would have this. You said you would deliver. That conversation has to happen whether or not you see each other at the holiday party.Do you want to be right or do you want to be effective? That question changes every leadership interaction. Winning an argument at the expense of a relationship or an outcome is not leadership. It is ego.Micromanagement does not fix underperformance. The answer to someone not performing is not more hands-on management. It is getting curious about why, having an honest conversation, and giving them the clarity and tools they need to succeed.Remote work gives employees their humanity back. Requiring someone to burn an entire vacation day for a 30-minute doctor's appointment is not a policy. It is a choice that communicates your real values.When you find something that works, lean into it. Stop overthinking, stop experimenting, and go hard. Chris wears white glasses because people love them. That is a business principle dressed up as an eyewear story.The same cash flow problem exists at 2 employees and at 4,500. The scale changes. The stress of keeping people whole does not.Losing 40 percent of your clients because they were all in one industry is a lesson you only pay for once. Diversify before you have to.If you are a contractor business owner doing $1M+ and you feel stuck in the day-to-day, we built GTK for you.Through peer mastermind and 1:1 coaching, we help you:increase profitinstall real systemsbuild a team that runs the businessget your time backVisit www.gatheringthekings.com for information on how to apply.Connect with Chaz Wolfe (Host):WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeProfit Starts with Better Books!Clean books. Clear reports. Monthly bookkeeping built by business owners, for business owners.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join the conversation by visiting GatheringTheKings.com and apply to connect with other high-performing entrepreneurs and their families.

f you've ever wondered whether your boss wants you back in the office because collaboration is magical…or because they miss having an audience…well, the latest research says the answer might be: yes. First, the uncomfortable news for Team Sweatpants. Labor economists Natalia Emanuel, Emma Harrington, and Amanda Pallais analyzed data from nearly 600,000 Americans and found that remote work appears to explain about one-third of the increase in mental distress over the last decade. Eighty-four percent of remote workers spend their workday entirely alone. More than half feel less connected to coworkers. People who live alone were hit hardest, with dramatically higher rates of isolation and even days with no in-person contact at all. It turns out that your annoying coworker who always wanted to chat by the coffee machine may have been performing a public service. But before CEOs start printing “Back to the Office!” banners, there's another fascinating twist. A six-year Wharton study of Fortune 500 CEOs found that the strongest predictor of demanding employees return wasn't productivity—it was narcissism. Researchers measured it with delightfully creative proxies like signature size, the size of executives' photos in annual reports, and how much more they paid themselves than everyone else. Their conclusion? Some leaders simply thrive on commanding a room. Eye contact, booming voices, dramatic hand gestures—Zoom just isn't the same stage. So who's right? Probably everyone, and no one. The evidence suggests that productivity depends more on the person and the work than on the location. Some people flourish at home. Others desperately need the energy of being around humans. And while rigid return-to-office mandates don't improve company performance, they do increase turnover—especially among women—and often send top performers looking for more flexible employers. The emerging lesson isn't “office good” or “remote good.” It's that connection matters. One study found that getting remote employees together just one intentional day each month increased productivity and reduced attrition. That's a remarkably small investment for a surprisingly large payoff. Maybe the future of work isn't about choosing between home and the office. Maybe it's about designing moments that actually justify being together. Because if we're asking people to commute, put on real pants, and brave rush hour, we'd better have a reason better than, “The CEO misses making an entrance.”  As a worker, consider what works for you and most importantly WHY it works for you.  As a leader, consider that workers have different needs and the work of your organization - but not your ego.

What if the life you've been imagining is waiting for you to take the first step?Sarah Aviram didn't stumble into a year of travel. She created it. She made the bold decision to leave behind the familiar and designed a plan to travel through 12 countries in 12 months while continuing to work remotely. And she trusted herself enough to make it happen.In this episode of Speaking of Travel, Sarah shares the remarkable story behind her upcoming memoir, The Scenic Route: Following My Inner Compass Across 12 Countries in 12 Months. Along the way, she immersed herself in new cultures, formed unexpected friendships, embraced moments of uncertainty, and discovered that some of life's greatest rewards come from taking chances.Sarah shares what it really takes to turn an idea into reality and how stepping away from routine can open the door to new ways of thinking. More than a story about travel, this is a conversation about possibility and giving yourself permission to dream bigger, think outside the box, and recognize that the life you want may be closer than you think. Whether your next adventure takes you around the world or simply in a new direction, Sarah's story is a reminder that meaningful experiences begin with a single decision to say yes."The biggest risk wasn't leaving home. It was wondering what might have happened if I never said yes."If you've ever wondered whether it's too late or simply too impractical to follow a dream, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Sarah's journey proves that adventure isn't reserved for a lucky few. It's available to anyone willing to be curious and embrace the unexpected. And of course taking that first step.A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

The data is in: In-office mandates are no match for Utahns working from home. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and audience development manager Angie Treasure dig into the stats. Plus, Salt Lake City weighs new rules for controversial license plate readers, and local shoutouts.   Resources and references: This is the place — to work from home [Utah News Dispatch] Salt Lake City proposes new rules for the license plate cameras that dot the city [KUER] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Red Butte Garden Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for up to 20% off

Democrats, Read the Room: Why AOC, Mamdani and Young Voters Could Decide the Future Republicans are already branding Democrats as “socialists” and “communists” to frighten voters—but should Democrats really let those attacks dictate their agenda? Candidates such as Zohran Mamdani are winning because younger voters want affordable housing, healthcare, economic fairness and meaningful change. They're listening to democratic socialists, liking what they hear and turning out to vote. So why are establishment Democrats fighting the candidates energizing their own base instead of working with leaders such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? Karel asks whether Democrats truly want transformative change—or simply want to preserve the political status quo. Also: Working from home remains enormously popular, but a San Francisco landlord reportedly wants to charge residents an additional $200 if they work from their apartments. Is that a reasonable fee, an invasion of privacy or another example of renters being squeezed? Join the conversation: Should Democrats embrace their progressive wing? And does a landlord have any right to charge tenants for working from home? Support The Karel Cast at Patreon. Watch, like, comment and subscribe at YouTube. The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #Democrats, #DemocraticParty, #Progressives, #AOC, #ZohranMamdani, #DemocraticSocialism, #YoungVoters, #GenZ, #MillennialVoters, #PoliticalNews, #USPolitics, #ProgressivePolitics, #ElectionNews, #WorkingClass, #EconomicJustice, #AffordableHousing, #HealthcareReform, #PoliticalCommentary, #PoliticalPodcast, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #Republicans, #Socialism, #WorkFromHome, #RemoteWork, #RentersRights, #SanFrancisco, #Landlords, #HousingCrisis, #LasVegas https://youtube.com/live/NFy5RfPDBRs

As more companies tighten return-to-office requirements, many professionals are being forced to reconsider what flexibility really means. Remote work may offer freedom from the office, but when an employer can change that policy at any time, how much control do you actually have?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan explores the difference between employer-provided flexibility and the flexibility that can come with business ownership. Drawing from his own experience leaving the corporate world, Pete shares how becoming a business owner gave him greater control over his schedule, from being present for his kids' activities to spending a month working remotely from Florida. Business ownership does not necessarily mean working less, but it can give you more control over when, where, and how you work.For corporate executives considering what comes next, the bigger question may not be whether remote work will survive, but what kind of life and career you want to build. Pete discusses how corporate leadership skills can transfer to business ownership and why franchising may offer a path toward greater control over your time, income, and future.Chapters00:00 - The freedom to work on your own terms00:56 - Why return-to-office mandates are making a comeback01:54 - What flexibility really means02:42 - The return-to-office trend is accelerating03:24 - Why corporate flexibility can change overnight03:56 - What flexibility really looks like as a business owner04:13 - How business ownership gave Pete more control over his time04:54 - How technology is creating more flexibility for business owners05:33 - Working, traveling, and building a schedule on your own terms06:14 - The bigger question: What kind of life are you trying to build?06:30 - Turning corporate experience into an advantage in business ownership07:36 - Next steps for exploring business ownershipCONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:

Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Travis Cormier, CEO of 10X Travel, about building a remote-first business that continues to feel personal even as it grows. Travis shares how his team transformed a fast-growing company into one of Inc.'s Best Places to Work by intentionally investing in employee culture, meaningful relationships, and systems that scale. The conversation explores the realities of managing remote teams, balancing business growth with customer experience, and why founders need to think differently about leadership as their companies evolve. Travis also shares how 10X Travel is reducing its dependence on affiliate revenue while continuing to educate people on using credit card rewards responsibly to save money on travel. Who is Travis Cormier? Travis Cormier is a travel hacker and lifestyle strategist at 10X Travel, where he teaches entrepreneurs and remote workers how to turn their everyday expenses into a "shadow currency" of free travel. Travis doesn't just preach the "work from anywhere" lifestyle—he lives it at the extremes. By reverse-engineering the credit card points game, he has turned operational costs into millions of miles, allowing him to run his business from Emirates First Class suites, Antarctic glaciers, and caves in Mexico without paying the retail price. His mission is to help others build their own "Life Resume," proving that with the right strategy, your overhead can fund your freedom. Connect with Travis Cormier Website: https://10xtravel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-cormier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcormtravels/ Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:21 Building a Great Remote Culture 02:13 1K Your Way Perk 04:38 Scaling Personal Support 11:12 Home Office and Remote Work 19:31 Managing Performance Quarterly 29:20 Emotional Weight of Leadership 33:16 Free the Business Goal 37:17 How 10X Travel Helps 40:38 Points, Debt, and Ethics 44:09 Favorite Bands and Wrap Up Disclaimers Financial Education This episode discusses credit card rewards and travel strategies for educational purposes. Always consider your own financial situation before opening or using credit card products. Business Advice The ideas shared in this episode are based on the guest's own experience. Every business is different, and results may vary depending on your circumstances.

Six years after the pandemic, remote work has become a mainstay of the economy, with almost a quarter of work days taking place outside traditional offices. WSJ's Owen Tucker-Smith explains how this has reshaped businesses, the economy and our work lives. And we hear from you about your love-hate relationship with working from home. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How an Influencer Built His Business, One Dog at a Time - How to Keep Up with AI At Work (Without Losing Your Mind)Further Reading: - The Power of Proximity to Coworkers- Does Working from Home Work? Evidence from a Chinese Experiment- Work from Home and Productivity: Evidence from Personnel and Analytics Data on Information Technology Professionals- Remote Work Leaves Younger Workers Sidelined- Has the Rise of Work from Home Reduced the Motherhood Penalty in the Labor Market?- Remote Work or More Pay: What Tech Workers Value in One Chart- Home Alone: Remote Work, Isolation, and Mental Health Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Peter Suderman, features editor at Reason Magazine, host of The Reason Roundtable podcast, and creator of the Cocktails with Suderman newsletter, for a wide-ranging conversation about culture, creativity, and connection. Peter shares how his passion for craft cocktails grew from a curiosity into a deeper appreciation for hospitality, friendship, and the art of bringing people together. He explains why making drinks at home has exploded in popularity, whether Gen Z’s move away from alcohol signals a lasting cultural shift, and why social spaces still matter for creativity and innovation. Karol and Peter also discuss remote work, the importance of in-person conversations, how the pandemic reshaped social habits, and why YouTube could become the dominant force shaping the future of entertainment, podcasts, and media. Plus, Peter reflects on his career at Reason, his marriage to fellow journalist Megan McArdle, and why his best life advice is simple: find your people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, financial advisor, and former management consultant Brian Herriot joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about pursuing time freedom before financial freedom.Brian and I talk about his new book Time Freedom, the difference between time freedom and financial freedom, how flexible work can bridge the gap, and what he learned from using early readers, workshops, and hybrid publishing to turn his ideas into a book.Chapters00:00 - Brian's Time Freedom Story02:58 - Why Brian Wrote the Book05:30 - Choosing Hybrid Publishing09:53 - Building the Business Behind the Book12:16 - Time Freedom vs Financial Freedom16:46 - Making Nine Months Cover Twelve19:47 - Remote Work and Flexible Work23:18 - Who Can Actually Do This?27:17 - Early Readers and Draft Feedback31:51 - Tools for Testing a Book33:32 - Testing Ideas Before Writing36:00 - Writing the First Draft40:26 - The Time Freedom Framework46:52 - Writing a Better Ending50:44 - Counterintuitive Money AdviceResources We MentionedTime Freedom preorder pageTime Freedom CalculatorTime Freedom PodcastBrian Herriot on LinkedInWrite a Must-Read by AJ HarperAJ HarperPage Two SimplifiedMike MichalowiczMike Michalowicz on The Business of AuthorityWrite Useful Books / Rob FitzpatrickHelp This BookHeroic Public SpeakingCharlie Hoehn on The Knowledge Project with Shane ParrishGuest BioBrian Herriot is the founder of Time Freedom and the author of Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work and Money to Create a Life You Love Now. He is an author, speaker, registered investment advisor, financial advisor, business consultant, and co-host of The Time Freedom Podcast. His professional background includes management consulting roles at Accenture and Point B, as well as a director position at UCSF Health. Learn more at https://timefreedom.life/. (00:00) - Brian's Time Freedom Story (02:58) - Why Brian Wrote the Book (05:30) - Choosing Hybrid Publishing (09:53) - Building the Business Behind the Book (12:16) - Time Freedom vs Financial Freedom (16:46) - Making Nine Months Cover Twelve (19:47) - Remote Work and Flexible Work (23:18) - Who Can Actually Do This? (27:17) - Early Readers and Draft Feedback (31:51) - Tools for Testing a Book (33:32) - Testing Ideas Before Writing (36:00) - Writing the First Draft (40:26) - The Time Freedom Framework (46:52) - Writing a Better Ending (50:44) - Counterintuitive Money Advice ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

John speaks to Sasha Knott about the rapid growth of remote work opportunities in South Africa and what it means for employers and job seekers. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change conversations often focus on sacrifice, but what if the path to a healthier planet also made us happier? We sit down with Leave the Lights On authors Liz Dunn and Jiaying Zhao to explore how behavioral science can help us focus on the environmental choices that matter most, why social influence is more powerful than guilt, and how small, joyful decisions can create lasting change. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Liz Dunn & Jiaying "JZ" Zhao  [9:03] Why Your Neighbors Influence You More Than Climate Facts  [13:09] High Impact Climate Choices That Actually Matter  [17:05] Scarcity, Happiness, and Enjoying More by Having Less  [24:00] Leave the Lights On: The Carbon Math That Changes Everything  [27:05] Why Where You Live Matters More Than You Think  [31:17] Remote Work, Happiness, and Carbon Emissions  [37:34] Everyday Climate Decisions That Make the Biggest Difference  [42:10] Creating Upward Spirals of Joy  [44:49] Why Sharing Your Choices Influences Others [47:57] The Environmental Cost of AI  [50:58] Desert Island Music Picks  [53:42] Grooving Session: Show Don't Tell Leadership  ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links Leave the Lights On by Liz Dunn and Jiaying Zhao About Liz About JZ Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves Music Links Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do Counting Crows - Round Here Justin Bieber - Daisies Mozart - Symphony No. 40

About This Episode  Remote work has matured far beyond simply allowing employees to work from home. As organizations embrace distributed teams and artificial intelligence, the conversation is no longer about location—it's about designing systems that enable people to work effectively from anywhere.  In this episode of the Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle welcomes Darren Murph, recognized by CNBC as an "oracle of remote work" and former workplace strategy leader at GitLab. Together, they examine why successful distributed organizations don't happen by accident. They discuss the importance of intentional workplace design, operational discipline, documentation, knowledge management, AI readiness, asynchronous collaboration, and the rise of small, globally connected companies.  The conversation also explores the future of entrepreneurship, the "manager of one" philosophy, coworking as an extension of remote work, operational fit, and why AI makes organizational knowledge more valuable than ever. Whether you're building a startup, leading a distributed team, or preparing your organization for AI, this episode offers practical insights into creating resilient, scalable organizations. 

"The assumption of swift trust is really useful."Teams don't always need years to build trust—they need the right conditions to build it quickly. As a Stanford professor and expert in organizational design, Melissa Valentine studies how communication, team structure, and emerging technologies help people collaborate more effectively. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Valentine joins Matt Abrahams to explore how leaders can foster swift trust, adapt communication as teams move from brainstorming to execution, and use storytelling to drive meaningful change. Together, they share practical strategies for building stronger teams and navigating collaboration in an AI-enabled workplace.Key Takeaways:Build trust from the start. High-performing teams assume competence, communicate openly, and address miscommunication quickly.Adapt your communication to the task. Encourage diverse thinking during brainstorming, then align your language as the team moves toward execution.Activity:Practice swift trust. In your next project with a new colleague or team, begin by assuming competence and shared intent. Delegate one meaningful responsibility early, communicate clear expectations, and reflect afterward on how starting from trust influenced the team's collaboration and results.Episode Reference Links:Melissa ValentineMelissa's Book: Flash TeamsEp.241 Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work WorkEp.268 Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle Connect: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 >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:57) - What Makes a Flash Team? (03:01) - Building Swift Trust (04:54) - When Teams Need to Converge (07:17) - Repairing Miscommunication (09:18) - Stories That Drive Change (12:01) - Lessons for Every Team (13:47) - The Final Three Questions (16:41) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Most Work Platforms Help People Communicate.  Some help you organize, but Zoom turns conversations into outcomes. Try Zoom Mate today

Christian relief and development work continues to operate in a vastly shifting time. What do demographic shifts mean for the education of future development practitioners? Is micro-finance not "making a dent" in global poverty? Is remote work a sustainable model for teams? In this episode, Brandon Stiver is joined by Accord Network CEO Michael Cerna to explore the complexities of microfinance, responsible development, and the future of global aid. They discuss the recent Wall Street Journal critique of microfinance, the decline and consolidation of both Christian higher ed and Christian nonprofits, as well as how AI is shaping the sector. Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel Podcast Sponsors Are you ready to take your impact to the next level? Then join this year's OneAccord conference October 13th-15th in Washington, D.C.! Use Code "Global" for Discount Register for OneAccord 2026 The MA in Global Development and Justice at Multnomah Seminary (part of Jessup University) is a fully online, accredited graduate program designed for practitioners and advocates seeking meaningful, sustainable change in today's world. Learn More About MAGDJ Resources and Links From The Show Wall Street Journal : Hundreds of Billions in Loans Didn't Make a Dent in Global Poverty Peter Greer on Medium : A Response to the Wall Street Journal Article on Microfinance Liz Ha from Five Talents : Savings First Anthony Bradley on Substack : I Watched an Evangelical College Die From The Inside Subscribe to the Thursday Three Conversation Notes (AI Generated) Critiques of microfinance and responsible practices The role of loans and savings groups in development Impact of AI on nonprofit sector Leadership challenges in global development Mergers and consolidation in Christian higher education and nonprofits Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

Dan Mosher is the CEO of DealGround, an AI-native platform helping commercial real estate brokers and investors find deals faster by organizing property data, identifying opportunities, and connecting directly with property owners. A veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, operator, and investor, Dan previously built and led the Merchant team at Postmates through its acquisition by Uber, served as President of Presto, and helped scale BrightRoll tenfold before its acquisition by Yahoo. Live from ICSC+Proptech in Las Vegas.(01:09) AI Survey with FirstAmerican (03:07) How DealGround Helps Brokers Find More Deals (06:08) Why AI Adoption Outpaces Trust (10:14) MCPs, Integrations & Fitting Into Broker Workflows

Careers in the credit union industry can take unexpected turns, as Kendall Boyle proves in this episode of Credit Union Conversations. From wedding-planning chaos to underwriting spreadsheets, Kendall's career path is anything but ordinary. Host Mark Ritter chats with the MBFS portfolio analyst about surviving hospitality burnout, thriving in remote work, and finding calm through animal fostering. Kendall opens up about the emotional side of fostering kittens, the perks and pitfalls of working from home, and why Michigan summers on the lake make the long winters worth it. It's a warm, funny, and honest conversation about building a career that actually fits your life, on your own terms.What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How Kendall moved from event planning and hospitality burnout into mortgage underwriting✅ Why remote work at a credit union CUSO can support real work-life balance✅ What it takes to become a foster home for kittens through your local humane society✅ How credit union careers can lead to meaningful work in business lending nationwideSubscribe to Credit Union Conversations for the latest credit union trends and insights on loan volume and business lending! Connect with MBFS to boost your credit union's growth today.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Mark welcomes Kendall Boyle, portfolio analyst at MBFS, who shares her origin story06:24 Kendall describes her career change into mortgage underwriting during the 2020 pandemic08:52 Kendall discusses the pros and cons of remote work and finding true work-life balance12:35 Kendall talks about fostering kittens and volunteering with the Capital Area Humane Society16:44 Mark and Kendall close out discussing Michigan summers, snow belt winters, and MBFSKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Economist Arpit Gupta joins Aaron to break down the future of American cities after remote work, office real estate collapse, and the rise of AI.From the “Urban Doom Loop” — where falling commercial property values crush city tax revenue and trigger a vicious spiral — to surging suburban housing prices, office-to-residential conversions, and the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles, this conversation covers the biggest forces reshaping urban America.Will AI supercharge white-collar job growth and rescue downtowns, or accelerate the displacement of routine office work? Are superstar cities like New York and San Francisco pulling ahead while second-tier cities struggle? And how will self-driving cars radically expand commuting patterns and city sprawl?CHAPTERS:(00:00 – Introduction & The Urban Doom Loop Explained)(03:20 – Post-COVID Office Market Recovery (or Lack Thereof))(07:45 – Why Housing Prices Are Soaring While Offices Collapse)(12:10 – Remote Work's Lasting Impact on City Centers)(15:30 – AI's Dual Effect on White-Collar Jobs & Office Demand)(22:40 – Can Tourism or “Playground Cities” Replace Commerce?)(26:15 – Agglomeration Effects in the Age of Zoom & AI)(31:40 – Advice for Young People Entering the Job Market)(36:50 – The Game-Changer: Autonomous Vehicles & the Future of Sprawl)(43:20 – Will Most Cities Decline or Adapt?)ARPIT GUPTA LINKS:

Episode Summary Building a successful business isn't about getting everything right the first time. In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, to discuss the lessons he's learned growing three different companies from zero to $4 million in annual recurring revenue. Brian shares how listening to customers led him to pivot his business, why founder-led sales became one of his greatest advantages, and how embracing entrepreneurship changed the trajectory of his career. The conversation also explores practical business topics including cash flow management, avoiding costly long-term commitments, choosing the right business tools, and learning from peer groups. Brian explains why he believes Latin America has become an increasingly attractive option for nearshore hiring and how businesses can scale remote teams while improving collaboration and communication. Whether you're launching your first business or preparing to grow your team, this episode offers practical insights from someone who has learned through experience. Who is Brian Samson? Brian Samson is the founder of Plugg Technologies, a leading nearshore firm connecting Latin America talent with U.S. companies. Brian has spent 10 years focused on nearshoring, including living as an expat in Argentina. As a founder, he has grown three separate companies from $0 to $4 million ARR each. Prior to Plugg Technologies, he served as VP of Talent for several San Francisco-based technology companies, including one IPO and one acquisition. He holds an MBA from UCLA. During the conversation, Brian shares how he evolved from an independent recruiter into a business owner, why learning sales became one of his greatest strengths, and how helping businesses build effective remote teams has become the focus of his work. Connect with Brian Samson Website: https://plugg.tech Podcast: https://nearshorecafepodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/ Email: brian@plugg.tech Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:19 Success Story and Entrepreneur Journey 03:42 Finding Product Market Fit 05:33 From Bullpen to Remote Work 07:09 Big Mistake Hiring Sales 10:28 Sales Mindset for Founders 14:19 Cash Flow and Spending Lessons 20:19 Favorite Business Tools 22:05 Learning Through Peer Groups 26:13 Why Latin America Now 27:28 How Plug Technologies Works 32:28 Ideal Clients and Hiring Stage 34:11 Engagement Process and Pricing 35:35 Rockstar Questions and Wrap Up Disclaimers Business Advice The ideas shared in this episode reflect Brian Samson's personal experiences as an entrepreneur. Every business is different, so consider your own goals and circumstances before applying these strategies. Hiring & Outsourcing Brian shares his experience working with nearshore teams in Latin America. The best hiring approach depends on your business, industry, and specific needs.

Welcome to episode #1044 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Steve Brown has spent more than twenty-five years helping organizations prepare for the future of technology. A former Senior Director and in-house futurist at Google DeepMind during the launch of AlphaFold, former Chief Evangelist and Futurist at Intel, entrepreneur and advisor, Steve has worked with global brands including Nike, JPMorgan Chase, Samsung, Disney and more to navigate digital transformation and the rapidly evolving AI landscape. His latest book, The AI Ultimatum - Preparing For A World Of Intelligent Machines And Radical Transformation, argues that AI is not another technology deployment but a fundamental organizational transformation that will reshape business over the next decade. In this episode, Steve explains why simply licensing AI tools is only the beginning, outlining the three stages organizations must navigate as they evolve toward becoming truly AI-first. We discuss the growing role of AI agents and digital employees, why leaders must rethink workflows instead of simply automating existing processes, and how organizations can prepare employees for a future where humans and intelligent machines work side by side. Steve also explores the importance of data strategy, change management, and responsible AI governance, while tackling difficult questions about surveillance, workforce anxiety, human creativity, and whether AI represents another technology cycle or something fundamentally different. Throughout the conversation, he makes the case that the real challenge is not adopting AI for efficiency alone, but reimagining how organizations create value in a world where intelligence itself has become programmable. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:01:14. 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 Steve Brown. The AI Ultimatum - Preparing For A World Of Intelligent Machines And Radical Transformation. Steve's Blog. Follow Steve on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Navigating the AI Transformation. (06:06) - The Three Steps of AI Adoption. (08:47) - AI in Journalism: The Human-Machine Collaboration. (12:02) - Consumer Perception of AI-Generated Content. (18:03) - The AI Ultimatum: Embrace or Be Left Behind. (21:10) - The Role of Responsibility in AI Adoption. (24:00) - The Future of Digital Employees. (29:42) - The Future of Remote Work and AI Avatars. (30:05) - Managing Digital Employees: A New Paradigm. (32:35) - Types of AI Agents and Their Impact on Work. (34:34) - Evolving Roles: From Accountants to Financial Advisors. (37:09) - The Burnout Dilemma: Technology vs. Human Capacity. (39:11) - Involving Employees in AI Design Processes. (41:03) - Resistance to AI: Fear of Replacement and Identity. (44:42) - Leadership Perspectives on AI Integration. (46:36) - Creating Super Teams: The New Managerial Role. (48:04) - Case Study: Nvidia's AI Workforce Strategy. (50:10) - Early Successes in AI Deployment. (52:19) - Surveillance vs. Performance Measurement in AI. (56:25) - The Need for a Healthier Work Ecosystem. (58:24) - A Shift in Thinking: The Rise of OpenClaw.

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We're re-running one of our favorite episodes from The Business of You archives. If you missed it the first time, or just want to listen again, check this one out! Ever envisioned leading your team effortlessly while sporting cozy slippers? Rachel Gogos turned this dream into reality when she founded brandiD from the comfort of her home in 2007. Long before remote work became common, brandiD was already building a distributed team. In this "best of" episode, Rachel shares what nearly 20 years of leading remotely has taught her about communication, culture, flexibility, and keeping people connected when everyone is working from different places. This episode offers a closer look at what it really takes to lead a remote team well, build trust, and keep people connected from anywhere. The Freedom and Flexibility of Remote Work Rachel launched brandiD remotely in 2007, long before distributed teams became mainstream. What began as a practical solution quickly revealed a much bigger opportunity: access to exceptional talent and clients around the world. Remote work removes geographic limitations. Instead of hiring from a single city or serving only local clients, businesses can connect with the best people and opportunities regardless of location. But flexibility also comes with challenges. Managing multiple time zones, maintaining accountability, and avoiding the "always-on" mentality require clear expectations and intentional leadership. Why Culture Matters More Than Technology The most successful remote teams aren't built on tools alone. They're built on communication, trust, and human connection. Rachel shares how weekly team meetings, informal conversations, daily check-ins, and even simple Slack interactions help strengthen relationships across the team. These moments create opportunities for collaboration, honesty, and engagement that might otherwise be lost in a virtual environment. As technology continues to evolve, one lesson remains constant: people are the key to successful distributed work. Leaders who prioritize culture, communication, and connection will create teams that thrive no matter where they're located. Enjoy this episode with Rachel Gogos… Soundbytes 4:32–5:18 "The beauty of working remotely is depending on what your role is in the company, you can almost work at any time of the day when it fits your schedule. So I think that's been a huge benefit even to attracting great talent on our team. And back to other challenges. I would say building culture with a remote team is a challenge in building relationships. Close work relationships amongst people is a challenge with a remote team because you don't actually get to connect in person. And, and build a rapport that allows for almost radical honesty to be a very strong and well functioning team." Quotes "Technology is an amazing enabler; it is people who are the key to success in distributed work." "As technology becomes a bigger part of our lives, we need human interaction more than ever." Links mentioned in this episode: Connect with brandiD Find out how top leaders are increasing their authority, impact, and income online. Listen to our private podcast, The Professional Presence Podcast: https://thebrandid.com/professional-presence-podcast Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website? Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/

"You want to own the message and your narrative."Strong communication is about more than delivering a message—it's about building trust over time. As Zoom's Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Storin has helped shape communication at one of the world's most recognizable brands, balancing empathy, transparency, and consistency in an era of rapid technological change. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Storin joins Matt Abrahams to discuss how leaders can communicate with authenticity, navigate crises with clarity, and build cultures rooted in transparency. They explore the art and science of shaping perception, maintaining connection in hybrid workplaces, and creating messages that solve problems—not just capture attention.Key Takeaways:Lead with authenticity and transparency. Clear, honest communication builds trust—especially during periods of change or crisis.Own your narrative. Consistent messaging and a clear story shape how others understand your brand, team, or ideas.Activity:Before your next team update or difficult conversation, ask yourself: "What information can I share that will build trust?" Include one additional point of context or reasoning that helps your audience better understand the decision.Printable Expanded Takeaways & ActivitiesEpisode Reference Links:Kim StorinEp.82 It's Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others FirstConnect: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 >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:37) - Leading Through a Global Crisis (03:36) - Changing Brand Perception (06:50) - Building Culture at Scale (09:00) - Virtual Communication Gains & Losses (11:24) - Creating Meaningful Moments (12:34) - Communicating Through Difficulty (16:03) - The Final Three Questions (21:33) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Most Work Platforms Help People Communicate.  Some help you organize, but Zoom turns conversations into outcomes. Try Zoom Mate today

Workforce Evolution and the Future of Business. Guest: Gene Marks. Marks expands on the evolution of the modern workforce, focusing on remote work and talent retention strategies. He evaluates the impact of government policies on small firms and discusses how business owners can adapt their operations to meet the changing expectations of employees and consumers in the post-pandemic economy. 121910 SAN PEDRO CA

News that California's utility commission has created a new program to boost LGBTQ participation in electricity production has David and Will wondering: Has California become so absurd that the end is truly near? Newsom rejects the SEIU's compromise offer on its Billionaire Wealth Tax. Government union leaders say they'll join the California exodus if they're forced to work. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes CA Democrats want election results faster, but say any solution hurts voters Crippling impact of Paramount-Warner deal on Los Angeles workforce revealed Inside California's Gay-Certification Program Newsom Fined by State Campaign Finance Watchdog Just Ahead of DOJ Investigation Don Newsom Refuses an Offer California state workers union warns of mass exodus with Newsom's return to office order | CA Politics 360 Capital Record podcast: Remote Work's Growing Damage Sam Bankman-Fried Prison Experiment Sponsor:The California Center for Nonprofit Law Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The news to know for Wednesday, June 24, 2026! We'll tell you about another rare defeat for President Trump as more GOP lawmakers condemn both the war in Iran and the deal Trump helped broker to end it. Also, how the most significant piece of housing legislation in decades is expected to make homeownership more affordable for Americans. Plus, the impact New York Mayor Mamdani had on this week's primaries, why one top TV network is enlisting help from its audience, and what research found about whether remote work makes people happier.   Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch during their Annual Summer Event. For a limited time, get 20% off sitewide at BollandBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

The Covid-19 era claims that working in an office was over -- an unnecessary relic rendered obsolete by the realities of Zoom and the cloud -- have spent the last five years being decimated by rediscovery of the facts of human nature. Company after company has backtracked, admitted failure in remote work allowance, and attempted to salvage the damage done to brand, culture, and mentorship by telling people they didn't need to come to work. But a new study has gone further, and the results should not surprise any of us who understand the human person. They should disturb any of us who claim to care about the wellness of human beings.   Show notes: Science.org study Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is AI really to blame for young people finding it hard to land first jobs? Is Black unemployment a leading indicator for the rest of the economy? Here's what the hosts of our Ambies award-winning business podcast think you should take away from the May jobs report.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez and Vito Emanuel. Your Next Listen — Which jobs are future-proofed? Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator's brand new newsletter — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy