Humanity Working is a podcast focused on employee development for the future of work. In each episode, we engage with authors, business leaders, and top-tier academics to understand how workplaces can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This podcast aims to provide employers with actionable strategies to build a resilient, adaptable, and future-proof workforce. Join us as we navigate the changing landscape of work, exploring topics such as workforce transformation, leadership devel ...
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Sean Lemson is founder of Motivated Outcomes and the author of the book One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company. In this provocative discussion, Paul and Sean examine his own experiences with poisonous leadership, and how he coaches leaders on how to avoid behaviors that cause poison to seep into organizations of all siz…
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Kyle McDowell is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best selling book - Begin With We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence. In this episode Kyle and Paul discuss the challenges of leading in rapidly changing work environments, the non-negotiable elements of high performing work environments, and Kyle’s…
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Keith Goode is the vice president of products and services at ZeroedIn Technologies - an organization that uses data analytics to make HR decisions more effective. In this episode Paul and Keith discuss the role that data analytics and HR can responsibly play, but also the challenges that emerge when organizations rely too much on data. Resources m…
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Boaz Ashkenazy is CEO and Co-founder of Simply Augmented, an organization committed to establishing a premier AI-first solutions provider that empowers businesses to harness generative AI for optimizing their core business workflows. Boaz is also the creator and host of the Shift AI podcast, which is syndicated through Geekwire. The podcast serves …
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Ben Slater is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Beamery - a platform that uses AI to hire candidates faster, develop the skills of a workforce, and increase employee retention. In this wide-ranging discussion - Ben and Paul examine the types of skills that are necessary in the workplace today, why L&D budgets are often the first to go in to…
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Paul is joined by Dr. Allessandria Polizzi for the first live recording of Humanity Working! In this episode, Paul and Dr. Al answer questions you’ve shared on leadership - what works, and what doesn’t in today’s new world of work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook - https://verdantconsulting.net/buy-our…
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The WD-40 Story. How to Put People at the Heart of an Enterprise
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In 1997, after 10 years at the company - Garry Ridge became CEO of WD-40, and began the transformation of the organization into a truly global company. Garry’s big bet? That focusing relentlessly on the people inside WD-40 would drive outsized results. In this fascinating interview, Garry describes the journey of his organization, the processes tha…
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Mental Health at Work - What We Are All Getting Wrong
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Dr. Allessandria Polizzi - is a former HR executive and now the CEO of Verdant Consulting, a top 20 workplace wellness provider of 2022. She is the ISO global liaison for occupational health and safety. She also serves as an expert on psychological health and safety for professional associations, media, and the National Safety Council. She’s recent…
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Erica Rooney is a Chief People Officer, Executive Coach and Consultant, and host of the Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors podcast. Her new book “Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors” is due out later this year. Erica is on a mission to to help women get seen, get heard, and get promoted, by empowering them to break free from the sticky floors to bust th…
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Brian Elliott is the co-founder of Future Forum, an initiative backed by Slack and Boston Consulting Group, focused on building flexible work environments that Flourish. He is the author of the best-selling book “How the Future Works”. Resources mentioned in this episode: How the Future Works - https://futureforum.com/how-the-future-works/ Humanity…
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Charlie Gilkey is a business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His new book is Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results Resources mentioned in this podcast: Charlies’s Company - Productive Flourishing - https://www.productiveflourishing.com Team Habits Book - https:/…
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Becky Farone is a certified career change coach and the founder of Fireworks Coaching. Becky specializes in helping professional women over 40 decide to stay or leave distressing work or careers – and what to do next, using a foundation of design thinking. In this podcast, Paul and Becky discuss: - How to use the principles of design thinking when …
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Lori Mazan is a the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., which offers a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development to customers including Chevron, Sprint, and Citibank. In her new book Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders - Mazan describes how to develop capabilitie…
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Sharekh Shaikh is the Founder of CleverX, a platform that powers market research teams by providing them with access to the tools and the hardest-to-reach commercial audiences. Sharekh previously worked with Gartner, to create secure collaboration environments for tech leaders. In this edition, Paul and Sharekh discuss the benefits and challenges o…
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Zach Rattner is the CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo.ai, and author of the new book, Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup. In this podcast Zach and Paul discuss how AI is way more than just ChatGPT - what it’s good (and not good at), how it’s being used in specialist settings, and what that means for employees looking to thrive in a world increasing…
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Dr. Laura Hamill is an organizational psychologist and business leader, focusing on the intersection of science and HR. Laura is an expert on creating great places to work. Her research is centered around employee well-being, employee engagement, and organizational culture. Laura is the owner of Paris Phoenix Group, a consulting firm specializing i…
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Workforce Readiness for the Future of Work
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Paul is joined by his BillionMinds co-founder Ryan Tubbs to explore the dynamic world of employee development. Drawing from Ryan's recent in-depth research, they discuss the pivotal role employers have in fostering soft skills like adaptability and resilience within their organizations. Included in this episode: How we can learn from fields like en…
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Building Organizations Where Everyone Thrives
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Minal Bopaiah is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and equity strategist. She founded Brevity & Wit, a strategy and design firm that helps organizations achieve the change they want to see in the world. Her first book, Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives (Berrett-Koehler, 2021), was described as “a succinct jewel” by N…
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Paul welcomes back Dr. Charles Michael Austin, also known as Dr. Chaz, for an in-depth discussion about his latest book, "101 Ways to Find Work... and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career." This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to navigate the evolving landscape of employment, whether you're job hunting, seeking growth in your cur…
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Sarah Scala M. Ed & OD is the Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Sarah Scala Consulting, which provides executive coaching, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) facilitation, organization development, learning strategy, LGBTQ+ leadership coaching, leadership development, and change management consulting to organizations, …
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Design Thinking for Leadership Development
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Paul explores the transformative power of design thinking in leadership with Karen Ziegler, the leader of Designed for Innovation. In the discussion they demystify design thinking and showcases its role in sculpting today's and tomorrow's leaders. Whether you're new to the concept or well versed in human-centered design, this discussion will help y…
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Paul delves deep into authentic leadership with James Kelley Ph.D. - the ex-CEO and Co-Founder of qChange. Discover the intersection of soft skills intelligence, leadership, and personal growth as Dr. Kelley unpacks his journey after stepping down from qChange, potentially facing significant financial implications. Drawing insights from his enlight…
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How to Build Talent-Centric Organizations Powered by People
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Carol Schultz is Founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation an organization that helps companies create maximum efficiency by aligning talent strategy to business strategy. Carol is also the author of Powered by People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention and Revenue. In this discussion Paul and Carol discuss how to optimize y…
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How to Maximize Value From Freelance Workers
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Santiago Jaramillo is the co-founder and former CEO of Bunny Studios. In this wide ranging discussion he discusses the creative process at scale, gives great insight on how to set expectations and vet talent, and examines how to combine human effort with AI. Santiago Jaramillo is the CEO of Bunny Studio. Humanity Working is brought to you by Billio…
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Humanity Working: Navigating the AI Revolution for Employers and Employees
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Welcome to Season 4: In this episode, Matt and Paul introduce the new name, the new season, and discuss how AI and other technology trends will impact both employers and employees. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work. BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future …
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Tamara Sanderson is the co-founder of the company Remote Works and the co-author of Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus. Tam's has worked in many different highly distributed work environments including Oliver Wyman, Google, and Automattic. Her new book is loaded with practical steps on how you as a manager can optimize your w…
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How to Build A Successful Remote-First Organization: Tips and Strategies with Corey Hynes from Skillable
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Corey Hynes is the CEO of Skillable, an experiential learning company focused on helping employees create up to date technical skills. Skillable has been 100% remote since its inception 20 years ago. In this episode, Corey discusses how to hire employees that will thrive in remote environments, how to create an environment that keeps them engages, …
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Mastering Uncertainty with Matt Watkinson
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Matt Watkinson is the CEO of Methodical and the co-author of the new book Mastering Uncertainty. His previous books include The Grid and The Ten Principles Behind Great Customer Experiences, which won the CMI's Management Book of the Year.In this episode, Paul and Matt discuss how embracing uncertainty can help you make better business decisions an…
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Finding and Keeping Work in Today's Economy with Dr. Chaz
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Dr. Charles Michael Austin (Dr. Chaz) is a leading expert on career marketing and packaging for employees. He has worked for over 20 years as a college professor, career counselor, private coach, and corporate trainer, and is the author or co-author of multiple books discussing career development and the Gig economy, including the book "How to find…
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Natalie Wood specializes in helping individuals, teams and organizations get the best of their employees by optimizing brain function for helath and performance. Through coaching, teaching, training and consultation, drawing on the neuroscience and psychology of mental health, she helps organizations increase employee engagement and resilience.You …
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Remote and Hybrid Work Benefits with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
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Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, and the author of many books including book Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. Dr Gleb's work has been featured in Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Time and Newsweek. In this episode Paul and Dr. Gleb discuss the data around productivity in remote and hybrid enviornments, explore why many …
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Jamie Ostroe is the co-founder and head of content of B2BReviews.com - a website that helps companies choose the right products for their business needs. In this episode Jamie explains how B2B Reviews chose their products for the Remote Work Toolkit, and discusses her own journey as a remote worker, starting during the pandemic and leading up to to…
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Bob Johansen is a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, and author of the new book Office Shock - which examines how the Office will shift the coming years from a physical place of work to an enabler for entirely new ways of working and living. In this podcast we discuss key findings from the book, and look in detail at how current …
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The team renames the podcast, from "Way Too Busy" to "Making Remote Work", explains what is behind the change, and gives a sneak preview of what is to come in the Season 3 (2023) episodes. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work. BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the…
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The team discusses the strategic decisions and practical steps organizations need to take to turn their company into a high-functioning remote or hybrid work environment. The podcast references an ebook published by BillionMinds on remote work, which you can download at www.billionminds.com/report. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds…
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Mitko Karshovski is the Founder and Host of This Remote Life - a podcast devoted to the Digital Nomad Lifestyle. In this episode we discuss Mitko's own Digital Nomad journey, but also some of the major trends that are leading people to work thousands of miles away from their employers, and what is to come is to come as employers adjust to the idea …
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Phil Libin is the founder and CEO of mmhmm (available at mmhmm.app) - a company that is reimagining video for the future of work. He is also the former CEO of Evernote. In this wide ranging discussion, Phil and Paul discuss the nature of productivity, and why Phil believes that we should never go back to a predominantly in office environment. Human…
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GuestCast - Paul Joins Cultivating Potential with Karen Zeigler
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Presented in it's entirety from earlier this year, when Paul was a guest on The Cultivating Potential Podcast with Karen Zeigler: The Cultivating Potential Podcast Leadership in the Experience Age is all about Leading by Design. Design Thinking Consultant Karen Zeigler brings decades of leadership experience and the leading voices in every aspect o…
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Journey of Self-Discovery with Corissa Saint Laurent
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Corissa Saint Laurent is a marketing leader at Heart Water (www.drinkheartwater.com), but that is just a small part of her story. She has devoted her life to help individuals, teams and organizations in a journey of self-discovery. She has presented to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world in person and online, and she shared her sto…
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The Power of Groops with Bobbi Wegner, Psy.D.
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Bobbi Wegner Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who teaches Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Harvard University. She is also the founder and CEO of Groops - a Group Connection platform used by organizations looking to improve the effectiveness of groups by improving communication and inclusion, strengthening relationships and enhancing tr…
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Work from anywhere is getting pretty contentious. The team discuss Malcolm Gladwell's recent comments on it, and the ensuing backlash, plus evaluates the approach Apple is using to attempt a hybrid work environment. Resources we mention in the podcast: Our own recommendations on return to office - https://billionminds.com/the-space-and-time-profile…
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The team return to examine how employees can work most effectively as individuals and in teams from anywhere and at any time. This episode references a blog post, which provides more details on the "Space and Time" model. You can access it here. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Futu…
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The team assemble to discuss how employers are wrestling with work from anywhere, and present a model they can use to simplify matters. This episode references a blog post, which provides more details on the "Space and Time" model. You can access it here. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready fo…
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Elon Musk wants everyone to go back to the office at Tesla and will fire anyone that doesn't. Is he right? The team examines the factors driving this, how it applies to other organizations, and what it means for employers and employees. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Wor…
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George Anderson PhD PgMP is one of those people who seems to get far more done than the rest of us in the same number of hours every day. He is a Global Program Director at Microsoft, teaches classes at multiple Universities, and is the author of multiple books". In this episode Paul talks to George about how he became so effective on a daily basis…
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The team discusses the surprising findings BillionMinds has uncovered about what motivates many people to quit their jobs, why it often does not accomplish what people hope, and what individuals and organizations can do to improve the employee experience. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready fo…
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The Exponential Individual with Eric Patel
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Eric Patel is the Chief Innovation Officer at BostonExO, the Co-Founder of Exponential Individuals, and a Project Co-ordinator for OpenExo. Unsurprisingly for someone with such a busy life, Eric has to work hard to optimize his day, and is what we call a Personal Effectiveness Superhero. In this episode, Eric shares how he got to this point, and hi…
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Being effective is personal, but employers can help. If they do, their employees will likely be more motivated, resilient, and adaptable. In this episode, the team explores what practical steps employers can take to help each employee start every day with motivation and end it with accomplishment. For more details on the findings discussed here go …
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the team discusses burnout and ways to stave it off Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work. BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.…
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Michele Volpi is the Founder and CEO of tal & dev, a startup that helps employees steer their career in the right direction, and get matched to employers that match their skills and values. Michele talks to Paul about the highs and lows of his own diverse career, and how it has led him to focus on mentoring others, and he shares his thoughts on how…
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