CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
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The Demand Curve of Addiction
LMS Are Dead
AI or Buy
Innovating Education
Transforming Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
HR Is Fired
Let's Fight (With Kindness)
Agentic AI
Jessica's TedX Talk
Changes At The Frontline - Jessica on the Unforget Yourself Podcast
Longevity and Surrender
Replacing the Blame Culture
Beliefs Can Be Sneaky
Quarterly Earnings
Death As Teambuilding
How To Effectively Roll Out Change
The Value of Mediation
How To Get A Job
Uncertainty and Declining Birth Rates
The Supreme Court's New Tariff Ruling
Tucker Carlson's New York Times Interview
Competitive Listening
Chaplains in the Workplace
Decisions Versus Choices
Surrender to Lead - Jessica on WUSA9
Deloitte, Distraction, and Turbulent Times
The Era Of Mega-Layoffs
Surface Acting
Change Management, Accountability, and Fear-Based Leadership
The Data Dilemma
Workplace Experience Strategy
When the CEO Becomes the Brand
Transparency Versus Fear
Responsibility and Accountability
Leadership and Safety
Changing What We Measure
The Productivity Paradox
Engagement is Down, Stress Is Up
Labor Participation is Down
AI in Sports Partnerships
In today's episode: Sports partnerships are about building relationships -- but before relationship comes strategy and analysis. That's where AI can be leveraged: sorting through vast amounts of industry data to find the underdogs and underrepresented brands that can become opportunities for a business relationship. AI can also be a force multiplier in all aspects for small startups: web design, CRM, administration, and more. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Alexis Castellano-Mugica is a former Division I soccer player at the University of Miami who was invited to train with the Venezuelan National Team and attended multiple U.S. Soccer Federation training camps. After four knee surgeries forced her to step away from playing, she transitioned into the business side of sports and built her career in global football sponsorship sales. She worked closely alongside industry leaders with experience at clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Arsenal, gaining a strong foundation in partnership strategy and dealmaking. At Inter Miami CF, she played a key role in driving over $44M+ in sponsorship revenue across multiple tiers of partnership, including contributing to a landmark $17M+ training kit deal with ERGO that will be the last training kit Lionel Messi wears before he retires. Alexis sourced that opportunity through AI. She recently stepped away from Inter Miami CF after the opening of Nu Stadium and has since launched Mugica Sports Agency, where she represents athletes and produces events with an AI-forward approach adopting the technological advances and using them to create a more efficient process. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with Alexis Castellano-Mugica on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
Lost Opportunities with New Technology
In today's episode: UKG is on the cutting edge of innovation and technology--but customers aren't seeing the same level of value. What's going on? The problem is the customer. Companies buy technology and hope it's a painless adoption process, but they fail to adapt the company to leverage new technology to the fullest. Frontline workers aren't adopting new technologies because it feels like added busywork. That's a failure of leadership to activate change. Leaders also need to understand what parts of new technology will lead to actual business results, then focus on implementing those elements. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
AI and CEO Turnover
In today's episode: CEOs at Walmart and Coca-Cola recently stepped down, citing AI as the reason for their departures. The reality is that it's probably one of many reasons. AI is both a serious force and a great scapegoat for layoffs and organizational changes. Whether it's an excuse or reality, AI as a job-replacer is going to become a more common story in coming years. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
HR and Real Human Connection
In today's episode: The field of HR is not long for this world; it's either being eliminated by AI, DEI cuts, or being moved into more relevant departments like analytics. But the right answer isn't to cut the workforce--it's more people in front of other people, shaping attitudes, values, and culture. In fields like nursing, it's these basic human interactions that provide real meaning in the world. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
The Return of the Liberal Arts Education
In today's episode: Twenty years ago, it became common wisdom that STEM was the path of the future--now, it's about the critical thinking skills that come from a liberal arts education. A broad understanding how people think and how the world works is necessary for staying on top of an AI-driven job market. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
A Model for AI Adoption
In today's episode: Basware CEO Jason Kurtz explains how his SaaS company successfully adopted AI across the organization: An "AI Czar" whose only job is to research the latest in AI and bring ideas that could function across the company. Identifying the different function within the company, and tasking leaders to constantly optimize for that specific function. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Jason Kurtz, CEO of Basware. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
Is The "SaaS Apocalypse" Coming?
In today's episode: There's talk that agentic AI will replace the SaaS model. But Basware CEO Jason Kurtz says he's not seeing it. He argues that executives are tired of experimenting with AI and seeing little returns; meanwhile, SaaS providers' share of the pie is growing. Customers would rather have an expert with a domain-specific AI, rather than a generalist "hyperscaler" who doesn't understand the industry. To survive disruption, understanding your company's "moat" -- what part of the job can AI not replicate? CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Jason Kurtz, CEO of Basware. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
Engagement, Burnout, and Women in the Workplace
In today's episode: New Gallup research shows that women in the workplace are more engaged than men, but experience higher burnout. Measing employee engagement is be the wrong method for really understanding the workforce--it emphasizes focus, rather than satisfaction or autonomy. Your ability to activate change within a company is more predictive than engagement when it comes to driving outcomes. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Pastor Jason Behnse. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
How Reading Builds Future Leaders
In today's episode: Young folks aren't reading as much as they used to. For kids, reading builds critical thinking and analytical skills. In a digital world where content, news, and misinformation can all blend together, these skills are crucial for success in life. Some advice for parents: physical books, rather than e-books or audiobooks, allow you to model reading for your kids, which makes it more likely that they'll pick up the habit as well. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Jon Yaged. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonyaged/ Website: https://us.macmillan.com/ Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
Another Debt Crisis
In today's episode: Americans are in another debt crisis and suffering the effects of inflation over the last few years. To an extent, this is a spiritual question about how spending relates to fatigiue and a lack of meaning in our lives. The bottom line: we're in worse trouble than we were in a few years ago. What are we going to do about it? CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
Letting ChatGPT Describe You
In today's episode: There's a new evolution in job interviews--people are being asked to have ChatGPT describe them based on their chat histories. While there are questions about privacy, using AI could help reflect on your own behavior, like asking about your blindspots. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Megan Miller, Intentional Living Expert and Founder and CEO of Unleashed Women's Leadership Connect with Megan Miller on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn