Best Dearworkplace Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E21: More Time for Sleep, Please | Rethinking Healthy Sleep Patterns 26:28

4M ago26:28

26:28

Did your smart watch tell you that you didn't get enough sleep? Well today's guest is here to tell you that data is not complete. Meet Dr. Russell G. Foster, the Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford. In other words, he has thought a lot about sleep and the…

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S3 E20: More Time for Sleep, Please | Understanding its Powers 24:25

5M ago24:25

24:25

Sleep is crucial, yet as busy professionals and leaders, achieving quality rest can feel challenging. Today, our guest Nicolas Decat, a Paris-based PhD student, will shed light on why we need to rethink our approach to sleep to thrive in both work and life. We'll explore Decat's research on the science of sleep and creativity. Join us on Dear Workp…

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S3 E19: Why Diversity in Supply Chain Matters with Kristin Malek 24:53

5M ago24:53

24:53

How does diversity drive value in business and the supply chain? Supplier diversity leaders offer a wealth of insights, yet this field often remains overlooked. Join me in the coming weeks as we explore key questions: Why is supplier diversity overlooked? How does it benefit companies and communities? And how can we lead more effectively? Our first…

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S3 E18: Rethink Leadership by Rethinking How We Train 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

Learning shapes leadership, but how we learn is equally crucial. In today's discussion, I'm joined by Ross Robinson from St. George, Utah, who specializes in training leaders and trainers. Drawing from his global experiences and diverse upbringing, Ross emphasizes the importance of meeting people where they are, especially in training, sales, and p…

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S3 E17: Rethink Leadership by Rethinking How We Empower Parents and Leaders 32:52

5M ago32:52

32:52

Leadership evolves, especially when we become parents. But this transition isn't often discussed. How can we navigate this new terrain more effectively? We sat down with Nicola Fitzpatrick, Director of Operations at Medtronic in St.Paul, Minnesota to explore her journeys as a leader and as a parent. Join us on Dear Workplace as we delve into these …

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S3 E16: Why M&As Are Tough All the Time | Disrupt the Market by Democratizing M&A 42:15

6M ago42:15

42:15

I've often found the mergers and acquisition (M&A) process to be expensive and exclusive, leaving many unsure of where to start or how to succeed. Like dating, it's about finding the right partners and building a dream team, whether you're buying or selling a company. And let's not forget about culture – M&As in the United States, Asia, and Europe …

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S3 E15: Why M&As are Tough All the Time | Start with People 41:45

6M ago41:45

41:45

About 70-90 percent of mergers and aquisitions (M&As) fail within their first year. Why? Despite being a longstanding business strategy, M&As continue to stumble. In the coming weeks, we'll explore this complex world and uncover why M&As are so challenging, and how we can improve. Our first guest in this series is Jennifer J. Fondrevay, known as th…

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S3 E14: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Sam Paik 25:50

6M ago25:50

25:50

After years in finance and business, Sam Paik noticed a troubling trend: overwork starting from childhood. Reflecting on the importance of childhood play and creativity, Sam saw a gap in the next generation's access to these vital experiences. Determined to make a change, he founded several education-focused companies, including Momo Camp. As a ser…

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S3 E13: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Noona's Noonchi 46:54

6M ago46:54

46:54

Have you ever found yourself moved to tears while watching a K-drama? You're not alone, and our guest today is here to explain why! Therapist Jeanie Y. Chang recognized the importance of mental well-being, yet found existing information too clinical and distant. Combining her expertise as a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clini…

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S3 E12: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Talk to Me in Korean 49:14

7M ago49:14

49:14

Anyonghaseyo! 안녕하세요! We're thrilled to welcome our guest today, Hyunwoo Sun, Founder and CEO of Talk To Me in Korean (TTMIK). Hyunwoo began his Korean language educational services in 2009, recognizing a gap in language learning options. Starting with a meetup in Seoul, he observed limitations in available tools. Understanding the transformative po…

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S3 E11: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with Dokkaebier 32:45

7M ago32:45

32:45

What would beer infused with Kimchi, rice, or lemongrass taste like? 'Wholesome' is the word Dokkaebier aims to evoke! Meet Youngwon Lee, Founder and CEO of Dokkaebier. In 2020, he launched this award-winning Asian-inspired brand, his fifth venture in the alcohol industry, to introduce innovation and diversity to craft beer. With only 2 percent of …

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S3 E10: Falling in Love with Korean Culture with "Kimchi Juice" 29:55

7M ago29:55

29:55

Today, the Korean Wave has swept across the globe, but for many in the Korean diaspora like myself, feeling truly seen hasn't always been the case. What's changed, and how have innovators embraced Korean culture to build thriving businesses? As we launch our new series, 'Falling in Love with Korean Culture,' we're thrilled to begin with the story o…

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S3 E9: Reinventing the Value of Touch with Haptic Innovation in Wearables, Fashion & Art 50:04

7M ago50:04

50:04

Today, most product innovations are focused on two senses: vision and audio. However, this overlooks the experiences of over 2.2 billion people with vision impairment or blindness, leaving them unable to fully engage with the world. When Keith Kirkland first recognized this issue, he was struck by curiosity: How could his passions for fashion, tech…

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S3 E8: Sensemaking AI - 4: A Day with AI and DC Women Techmakers 37:04

8M ago37:04

37:04

Welcome to our first live conversations at Dear Workplace! I'm excited to share a sneak peek into the special day I had with DC Women Techmakers event in Washington D.C. I hosted on March 25, 2024. Women Techmakers (WTM) is a community program backed by Google and led by local community leaders like myself, and I'm thrilled to have made this event …

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S3 E7: Sensemaking AI - 3: the Future of AI 1:01:10

8M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

AI has changed how we work, but how much are we keeping up with it? Today's guests are excited to shed some light on today's AI development and how its future is changing. From starting several AI startups to making sense of how to navigate AI skills in the workplace, we'll explore how we can upskill with AI. Meet Stephanie Wong from San Francisco …

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S3 E6: Sensemaking AI - 2: Skincare and AI 21:49

8M ago21:49

21:49

If AI can help everything, what about skincare? You may be surprised, but somebody has thought of that solution and has made headways in how we rethink skincare products and innovation. Meet Yarden Horwitz, co-founder of SPATE, who is changing how we do skincare innovation and market research with the help of AI. Studying the market is key for any …

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S3 E5: Sensemaking AI - 1: Where to Start 54:03

8M ago54:03

54:03

AI is everywhere, but how much do you know? I'll be honest. I'm still making sense of it, and today's guests are here to say it's ok! For the next few weeks, we will speak with leaders who are building careers and companies in AI, making sense of the technology and its changes. And today's guests are a special start as we kick off the series. Meet …

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S3 E4: All About Jobs, Careers and Compensation - 4: Diversify Diverse Paths 52:08

9M ago52:08

52:08

How can we cultivate better leaders, and why is leadership development so important? In today's conversation, we want to dive into leadership development by meeting two leaders working on L&D in different ways - in international development and technology. While where they are may look different, why they value leadership development and want to en…

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S3 E3: All About Jobs, Careers and Compensation - 3: Finding Joy 46:58

9M ago46:58

46:58

Why do some people love what they do, and how can they build such careers? Public relations and software engineering are two competitive careers that could lead to burnout but also great success if you do it right. I was curious. Even if you don't choose to work in these fields, there is something important to learn about their journey that you'd w…

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S3 E2: All About Jobs, Careers and Compensation - 2: The Underdogs Rise 31:07

9M ago31:07

31:07

What if I don't have the right connections or a traditional resume? How can I find good jobs and stay calm from all the applying? You're not alone. Many people fall under this category, and we wanted to investigate further what we could do differently. This is the very gap that Jerry Lee and Jonathan Javier wished to address as they started their c…

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S3 E1: All About Jobs, Careers, and Compensation - 1: The Change 48:45

9M ago48:45

48:45

The job market has been weird lately. Despite the growing economy, we still see many layoffs and burnout in the workplace. What is going on, and why is this happening? Is it the right time to find a job? If so, how can I position myself to get the best pay? Luckily, we have Dr. April Willis and Lola Han to shed more light on what we can do better t…

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Hello Season 3! 1:27

10M ago1:27

1:27

Hello friends. We are thrilled to return with new stories and research to untangle your workplace questions. We hope you have been well. Subscribe today to Dear Workplace by InnovatorsBox®, hosted by the Founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox®, Monica H. Kang. Send us your questions and stories you'd like us to investigate at info@innovatorsbox.com. Learn …

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10. Summary: Design The Life You Want 10:07

3y ago10:07

10:07

After interviewing innovators from across the world in countless industries and in countless roles, one thing stuck out - we all have the power to design the life we want. It takes courage, intentionality, and trial and error but it’s so key to have that protagonist mindset. And again, thank you so much again for joining us on this journey together…

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9.Create Your Own Jobs 22:00

3y ago22:00

22:00

In these past years, while some of us were furloughed or let go, many others have also transitioned, got promoted, or resigned to start their dream jobs. In this episode, I want to dive deeper into the stories of people who have created their own jobs and opportunities both in organizations, and outside on their own, to see what we can learn as we …

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8. Design for Inclusion 26:55

3y ago26:55

26:55

Designing for inclusion - whether it’s technology, a workflow, a product - is incredibly important as we move into the new normal of working. Creating a workplace for all is not an overnight journey, which is why constant care and development is there, but so is our workflow. In this episode, I dive deeper into the aspects of inclusive design with …

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7. Rethink Team Wellbeing 29:27

3y ago29:27

29:27

Did you get a full night’s rest last night? Are you eating well? When was the last time you took a true break away from your work? As we reach the end of the year and two years of working in the pandemic, these questions on wellbeing at the workplace are becoming even more important and timely. But it’s one thing to know about how we take care of o…

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6. Rethink Project Management 26:15

3y ago26:15

26:15

No matter where you work, learning how to manage your time, projects, and workflows is such a key skill. I often attributed my early success in my business, InnovatorsBox, to having strong project management skills. And no, I’m not just talking about the PMP - project management professional certifications - as a way to manage projects. And yes, or…

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5. How We Lead is Changing For Good 27:17

3y ago27:17

27:17

Imagine a good leader. What do you think of? Has that changed over time? For me growing up, it was the person who was the loudest, tallest, boldest, and oftentimes the most “masculine.” But this view of leadership is changing, and it’s changing for the better. What does good leadership look like now? What is working and what isn’t working in leader…

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4. Happiness at Work 23:39

3y ago23:39

23:39

Are you happy? How often are you genuinely happy at work? What makes us really happy at work and why is understanding the science of happiness at work important for us as individuals and for organizations? Turns out not a lot of people can't quite put their finger on what happiness is, but it’s because it’s different for everyone. And research show…

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3. Rethinking Hybrid Experiences 27:13

3y ago27:13

27:13

Hybrid connection is the name of the game lately. As I start to attend my first in-person friends’ gathering and speaking events in two years, I’m having butterflies. While I love the ease that remote experiences have to offer, I do miss in-person connection. Hybrid and remote are here to stay so how do we use this time to really rethink about how …

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2. Bringing Our Whole Selves to Work 30:03

3y ago30:03

30:03

Authenticity at work - We want to be our 100% true selves but we also want to respectfully blend in and hear how this room and community work and engage before we do so. What’s the right balance of being respectful to the environment versus feeling like I can’t show who I am because of the environment? In this episode, we want to navigate these que…

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1. Why We Stay (And Leave) Jobs 27:49

3y ago27:49

27:49

People have said it! Enough is enough! We want to work at a workplace where we feel heard, appreciated, and understood. But why do we really leave or stay in jobs? What can both leaders and team members learn from these experiences? In this episode, I invited a few leaders and friends to get to the root of why they decided to stay in jobs despite c…

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What to Expect From Season 2 3:55

3y ago3:55

3:55

It’s been 2 years since the pandemic started. How are you really doing? What do you do if you are tired of all the changes? In the next few weeks, we’ll dive deep into how the way we work, lead, and collaborate is changing. And we’ll explore what we can do better to navigate these changes as innovators. I am so thrilled to once again welcome you ba…

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18. Advice For All 8:11

3y ago8:11

8:11

What helps people thrive at work no matter where they are? In today’s special bonus episode, we reflect on all our 90+ interviews in Season 1 to compile a collection of advice for you. How can you find the courage to be your best self in this complex, stressful world? You start one day at a time. Watch the full video at our InnovatorsBox YouTube ch…

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17. Future of Work 12:48

3y ago12:48

12:48

What are some questions about the future of work we should be asking more? In this episode, we discuss whether we should plan for the future or not, and why thinking about these questions matter. Thank you for your support in Season 1! Learn more about us at dearworkplace.com and join InnovatorsBox’s monthly newsletter here. We’ll be back again wit…

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16. How to do More with Less 30:50

3+ y ago30:50

30:50

The hunger for productivity and efficiency is always there in business, as time and resources feel finite. Yet, some people seem to always do more with less. How do they do it? In this episode, I speak with four friends who always do a lot, but with ease. How can we rethink optimization, agility and innovation? From marathon to 12-minute flow hacks…

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15. No Such Thing As Stupid Questions 27:28

3+ y ago27:28

27:28

We’re all asking more questions these days. Should we stay remote? Should we scale now? We speak about how there is no such thing as a stupid question, but are there at least some good questions we should be asking more? In this episode, we talked to three friends to learn about how we can ask better questions. Thanks to Joo-Seuk Maing, Cassandra L…

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14. The Skill For The Future 26:01

3+ y ago26:01

26:01

The pandemic accelerated the need for reskilling in the workplace, but what skills are really important for us and how do we determine that? What are skills that robots won’t take away from us? In today’s episode, I visited with eight friends to learn what skills they find important and why I encourage you to expand your learning of this too. Thank…

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13. Belonging for All Generations 31:39

3+ y ago31:39

31:39

In the wake of the ‘Great Resignation’ where 95% of employees are thinking of quitting or changing their career, how can you build a workplace for all to feel appreciated? All generations want and need something different. How can you design a workplace that makes all five generations feel included? Today, we discuss and explore the nuances of what…

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12. The Courage to Innovate 31:57

3+ y ago31:57

31:57

Innovation is born out of trying something new. It’s risky. It can be uncomfortable. And it can be rewarding. How do you find the courage to do something new and innovate something meaningful? In this episode, we study what creativity and innovation is, how innovators from business to academia find the courage to innovate in the workplace, and how …

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Bonus: Why Work in Roofing - Interview with the Meta Team 52:02

3+ y ago52:02

52:02

In our first bonus episode, we are excited to share our full interview with the Meta Team- the first and only national, certified women-owned commercial roofing company in the United States. Meta was founded by five women who provide over 250 years of combined expertise and experience in the roofing industry. But as you can imagine, their journey b…

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11. Why Relationships Really Matter 38:27

3+ y ago38:27

38:27

Who we surround ourselves with at work matters. Not just because we could get new jobs, business opportunities, or recognition but because they could lead to friendships, innovation, partnerships, and finding new meaning in how you thrive. In this episode we study how to build more meaningful relationships at work, when relationships continue to ch…

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10. Leaders Are Made 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

28:30

If the way we work is changing so much, would how we lead change too? COVID has taught us a lot of new lessons and what we expect of leaders and how we lead has been impacted too. In this episode, we dive into what makes a good leader and how good leaders are made today and will be needed for the future workforce. Thank you, Brandi Nicole Johnson, …

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9. Certainty about Uncertainty 19:28

3+ y ago19:28

19:28

How do you handle ambiguity and uncertainty? Change is inevitable yet getting comfortable with uncertainty takes practice. How can I get better with it and why does this matter as we think about the future of work? In this episode, we untangle why understanding how we feel about ambiguity may help us get comfortable with it. I spoke with some frien…

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8. Verifying Authenticity 21:20

3+ y ago21:20

21:20

The importance of being authentic is limitless - it’s liberating, truthful, and a key foundation of building trust. But showing up authentically at work is not always easy. How much sharing is oversharing? What makes certain workplaces emotionally safe or not? In this episode, we untangle what it means to be authentic, why it’s hard, and what we ca…

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7. Working As a Woman 26:05

3+ y ago26:05

26:05

Where do you start? Yes, gender pay gaps, overlooked harassment incidents, or lack of representation across industries are all still crucial problems we should change. But it’s also incredible to see more female youth programs, female entrepreneurs, and female leaders such as the U.S. Vice President. In this episode, we untangle the goods, bads, an…

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6. Redefining Success 21:09

3+ y ago21:09

21:09

Let’s be honest. All of us want to be successful - professionally, personally, and in everything we do. Yet it’s worth wondering if what we define as success is the very barrier to us succeeding? In this episode, we’ll study how we redefine success may open up new doors of possibilities and growth both at work and in life that we may not have fores…

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5. Where is Your Office 19:52

3+ y ago19:52

19:52

A year of working from home forced us to ask some new questions about the purpose of a physical office - do we need it? and if so, what is the purpose of it if we can work from home? In this episode, we’ll study how the purpose of the office space is changing and what will remain. Learn more at dearworkplace.com. Thank you to Andrew Ngui, Kendall R…

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#Rethink How I Face Uncertainty 11:22

3+ y ago11:22

11:22

Getting comfortable with uncertainty is hard. How can you get better at it when everything is always changing? Welcome to our Rethink series where Monica H. Kang shares bitesize power insights and actionable tips for innovators. In this first Rethink episode, she shares insights on how to rethink ambiguity by shifting the way you think and process …

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4. Inclusion Dilemma 21:45

3+ y ago21:45

21:45

Why does it feel so hard to create something we all want - an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace? In this episode, we’ll study the top challenges and opportunities associated with DEI, examine how we can build a workplace where everyone feels like they belong, and explore why all this is really important. Learn more at dearworkplace.com. L…

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