CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
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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
Respect and Disrespect
In today's episode: What's respected in one culture might be disrespected in another--it's often about alignment with cultural values that surround you. Respect and disrespect are both powerful forces; they have strong effects on people's behavior. As a leader, what are the currently-held beliefs that your team shares about you? What experiences can you create to help shift those beliefs? 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
Intuition and Decision-Making
In today's episode: Hesitiation and analysis paralysis can be a killer for success. The key to decision-making doesn't lie in more data--it's through our own intuition. We build our intuition by taking risks, learning the lessons, and expanding our ability to connect dots across situations. Our unconscious decisions are made based on the wealth of our experience. By bringing that awareness into our conscious mind, we can harness that experience to achieve results. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Tracey Abbott, Founder of Leadership Current. Connect with Tracey Abbott on her website. 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
Repetition Builds Culture
In today's episode: Cultures are built intentionally, through repetition of the beliefs you want employees and leaders to hold. Zeekr Europe's Lothar Schupet explains how keeping "Trust Squared" in mind while making decisions helped align Zeekr's governance with its stated values. One tool for building a culture through repetition: highlighting employees who have acted in accordance with a cultural belief. 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 Lothar Schupet. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lothar-schupet-a354a21/ 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/
Where's the Beef?
In today's episode: 3,800 workers at a JBS meatpacking facility are on strike--about 17% of the company's workforce. They're calling for safety regulations and higher wages--and say they can't afford the food they're processing for the rest of America. It's another example of the K-shaped economy; more and more frontline workers can't afford the very products they help create. This is only the beginning; we're likely to see this happen across industries unless something changes soon. 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
Getting AI Adoption Right
In today's episode: Mandating that employees use AI isn't going to work--it falls into the action trap and leads to compliance, not adoption. Most people in long-hour jobs aren't thinking about ways that AI can make those jobs easier. They're busy keeping plates spinning. Successful AI adoption will come from zooming out and taking a slower approach; often, the best use cases for AI come in surprising places while you're trying to solve another issue. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Tracey Abbott, Founder of Leadership Current. Connect with Tracey Abbott on her website. 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
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
In today's episode: Most people ignore the instructions to "lather, rinse, repeat" on their shampoo bottles, assuming it's a ploy to use more product. But in reality, it makes a difference. Our skepticism of marketing and communications could cause us to miss opportunities in our lives. Branding and marketing oversaturate every element of our lives. As leaders, it's worth asking: how much is necessary in our own workdays? How much pressure can we take off ourselves to focus on what's actually valuable? 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
Authenticity and Self-Reflection
In today's episode: It can be a useful tool to, at the start of the day, lay out the roles you're going to fulfill. This may seem like a lack of authenticity--but it can also be a powerful way to align your behavior with the person you want to be. When you also reflect on your own behaviors at the end of the day, you can start noticing the triggres that cause you to behave from fear and bad habits. Your authentic self shouldn't be static--it should always be growing and changing as a result of self-examination. 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
"What If Work Didn't Suck So Much?"
In today's episode: Jessica and John discuss the Teen Vogue article, What If Work Didn't Suck So Much? The article is implying there's a better way to lead than whatever the leaders of today are doing. John argues that when young people of today go through the career ladder and reach leadership positions, they'll find themselves doing much the same as those who came before. On the other hand, generations might be progressively improving over time in small ways; we can get better as a culture by learning from the mistakes of the past. 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
Targeting Data Centers in War
In today's episode: Iran targeted an Amazon data center in Bahrain--a new front in the war. The fight for AI dominance is a massive economic race on the global scale, with real consequences when things go wrong. Corporations and big tech are now part of global infrastructure, making them targets for attacks in way they never have been before. 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
Becoming Undisturbable
In today's episode: All kinds of surprises and roadblocks can disturb us. But the question isn't about the disturbance itself--it's about why we are disturbable. Being disturbed comes from unmet expectations. Leaders bring the weather: people look to them for cues on how to react. When leaders are rattled, organizations follow. Being undisturbable allows you to save your energy and adapt to reality. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
External Validation and Identity Disruption
In today's episode: We tend to outsource authority to leaders--so in times of crisis, we look for people to give us instructions and authority. If we don't get that external validation, we feel an identity disruption, attach shame to it, and abandon ourselves for approval. But those times of crisis might actually be a chance to reevaluate--findingmeaning within ourselves, rather than waiting for someone else to give it to us. 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
Surrender and the SHIFT Model
In today's episode: When you run into personal and professional challenge, surrender and the SHIFT model can save you heartache and stress. The order: Stop Fighting Reality, Have Faith, Identify What's Yours, Free Yourself From Fear, and Take The Next Right Action. The SHIFT model allows you to free yourself from fear, transform your experiences, and change your beliefs about your own life in order to achieve results. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Three Phrases For Leading Through Uncertain Times
In today's episode: We live in uncertain and difficult times; here are three key phrases to help create the right experiences in your employees. One: "Here's what I know." You can take away some of people's fears by giving them a small sense of certainty. Two: "Here's what's likely." Let people in on the broader context you have as a leader,while building trust and empathy. Three: "Here's what I don't know" or "Here's what I can't talk about yet." Leaders often feel the need to lie, but employees know they're working within a larger structure that can't share all information at once. It's crucial to communicate effectively; otherwise, employees will walk away with the belief that you don'r care about them. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Charity and Unannounced Pressure
In today's episode: Companies often encourage employees to donate to nonprofits and volunteer their time. But these companies operate with a power structure; there's inherent pressure from those in positions of power. Ask: what experience are you creating with donation and volunteer initiatives, and what beliefs are you creating in employees? You can offer volunteer days and donation matches, but avoid make those metrics public to avoid creating unannounced pressure that drives mistrust. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Pay Attention!
In today's episode: We're being overwhelmed by a huge influx of details: AI, global news, economic issues--and it's too much information. For some leaders, being in constant crisis-management mode serves as a great excuse to avoid accountability. Everybody's competing for your attention, but we're not dealing from the base realities and emotions in our business and personal lives. 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
Grounded Optimism
In today's episode: Total, unqualified optimism leads to getting your hopes up--and dashed. But grounded, rational optimism is key to resilience in trying times. With the war in Iran and domestic problem at home, we're living through some difficult times for leaders. We have some reasons to be optimistic, but there are a lot of details that should make us uncomfortable. 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 Big Arch
In today's episode: The McDonald's CEO is in the news for an awkward video of him eating the new Big Arch burger online. This isn't really a story about the burger. It's about how CEOs are viewed now. CEOs used to be an aspirational role; now, as inequality deepens, Americans are villainizing leaders of industry. Correctly or not, CEOs now represent the elements of a system that people distrust. It's a hard time to be a leader. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Public Policy and Company Policy
In today's episode: Lyft's Jerry Golden discusses what he loves about his role as Chief Policy Officer--with changing demands from driver and rider populations. It's a mixture of public policy and social impact work, constantly evolving with the times. To him, transportation serves as a crucial unlock in an increasingly-isolated world. 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 Robby Starb. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbystarbuck/ https://robbystarbuck.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/
Income vs Asset-Based Economies
In today's episode: All of our economic growth right now is based on corporate earnings, AI, and energy. If you own stocks, bonds, and real estate, you're making a ton of money righ now. But 60% of Americans don't own any stocks--and income growth hasn't kept up with prices. The wealth inequality gap will only widen with the rise of AI. 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
Spoken and Lived Beliefs
In today's episode: All companies have their stated values on the walll -- and the shortcuts that its members take in practice. Every day in business, there are choices and trade-offs. We have to engage in systemic thinking to understand how lived beliefs can match the written beliefs on the wall. 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
Who Goes First?
In today's episode: In a workplace disagreement between employer and employee, who "goes first" to break the silence and tension? In general, the person with the most power has the responsibility, and that's usually the leader. But if the employee makes the first move, that's a power move in itself. The question is: do you you want to "win", or do you want to repair a relationship? 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
Are You a Commodity?
In today's episode: To survive an AI-led job market, you have to be an innovative, value-adding player. We have the technology to perform massive amounts of work. But to think about new and different ideas, AI will need to be steered by skilled people. 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
Creating Your Own Happiness
In today's episode: We tend to chase success, wealth, and status, but happiness comes down to feeling loved and connected. Loneliness is an adaptive emotion that is a signal that something's missing. The way to solve it is to be curious and love someone else. Leaders are not in charge of employees' happiness. But you can be the driver of your own happiness by being curious and making people feel seen--and that can still drive results. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Steady Leadership in Unsteady Times
In today's episode: We live in an era of political instability, toxic media environments, and widespread distrust in institutions. Your job as a leader is not to pretend that the world is steady, but to create a steady microcosm within your company. The key is repetition; making sure everyone in your organization is aware of the core beliefs and results that you need to succeed. The hallmark of a good leader is being able to focus on what's important, not just what's urgent. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
AI Insiders Are Sounding The Alarm
In today's episode: High-level AI insiders are quitting their jobs and citing the cause: existential dread. Right now, leaders are using AI much more than frontline workers. It's a scary time, but AI is here to stay. Adoption, broadly, is a necessary step for the workforce. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Gallup No Long Reporting on Presidential Approval Ratings
In today's episode: The news is in: after 80+ years, Gallup will no longer be reporting on presidential approval ratings. They weren't clear on whether this was the result of governmental pressure. We're in a hyper-politicized environment where any number will trigger accusations of partisanship, and a time when it's harder than ever to get reliable data. The bottom line: data is only as strong as the trust surrounding it. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Preconceptions Hold Us Back
In today's episode: CEOs can learn a lot from spiritual leader Ram Dass, and the connection between emotions, images, and preconceptions. In life, we encode certain beliefs about the world. As a leader, you don't realize how many of these preconceived notions are shaping your decisions. Ask yourself the question: what am I taking for granted in how I see the world? CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, 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
Robby Starbuck on Privilege and Accountability
In today's episode: Conservative activist Robby Starbuck explains his opposition to DEI. Starbuck says he's not an anomaly--he roots his success comes from determination and a belief in excellence. He criticizes an attitude of self-victimhood and negative self-talk that holds people back in every aspect of life. 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 Robby Starb. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbystarbuck/ https://robbystarbuck.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/
Lessons from Kindergarten
In today’s episode: The more "advanced" we get, the more we lose track of the fundamentals. The secret to success at work remains kindness and trust. Authenticity is key. You have to want to do good for others. The more we complicate and intellectualize the importance of relationships and customer experience, the less connection we actually experience. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
The Invisible Exchange Between Leaders and Employees
In today’s episode: There's an unspoken social contract between employers and employees. Leaders believe they're hiring people to achieve results; employees believe they're being hired to perform activities. But companies can successfully complete all the job descriptions as written and still fail to achieve the results they want. The underlying belief systems are mismatched. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
The WaPo Massacre
In today’s episode: The Washington Post just laid off a huge chunk of their journalists. Owner Jeff Bezos says it's a decision driven by the data. John argues this is a consumer sentiment story at its heart--people just aren't buying the news. There's an opportunity here for independent media, which looks a lot like podcasting. But the quality of that journalism is still pretty shaky. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
AI: We Forgot About Sales
In today’s episode: We've been so focused on AI's job-cutting effects--but there are strategies for using AI for actively providing value for customers. AI is different from other technological revolution. It improves efficiency rather than productivity. When you get the sales piece right with AI, it doesn't expand the market; it shuts down other companies. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
Bad Bunny's Halftime Show
In today’s episode: Jessica and John break down Bad Bunny's incredible Super Bowl halftime performance. Despite the controversy, it was a joyful, moving story. It's an opportunity for thoughtful dialogue. On the business side, at least 43 million Americans speak Spanish, and Bad Bunny is the most-streamed artist in the world. It was a great show, and it was a polarizing cultural moment that generated buzz. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
Surrendering in the workplace
In today’s episode: The core idea of "Surrender to Lead" sounds touchy-feely, but it has immediate practical applications. Culture Partners CEO Joe Terry tells the story of a time he approached a potentially-antagonistic client conversation with love and understanding. Instantly, the pressure in the room dropped, and the conversation completely turned around. The first step is to stop fighting reality; when we drop the immediate need to be right, we can focus on handling what's actually going on. Ask yourself: "what would I do if I removed all of my self-interest from the equation?" This opens up a variety of possibilities for taking the next right action. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
Mary Barra's Thank-You Notes
In today's episode: A positive story -- GM CEO Mary Barra still personally responds to every letter she receives by hand. It's an important culture experience in an era where heavy layers of bureaucracy often stand between the C-suite and on-the-ground reality. Barra's practice creates an experience of authentic connection for the people around her, which has real effects on company culture down the line. 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. Subscribe to This Week In Culture , Jessica's weekly newsletter, to get a closer look at organizations, cultures, trends, ideas, news stories, and how you can shape your own culture. 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/
Trump's Tariff Op-Ed
In today’s episode: A new WSJ op-ed from President Trump claims "My Tariffs Have Brought America Back" Claiming we're the "hottest" country doesn't make it true. Other countries don't know what we're going to do next. It's difficult to invest intelligently in the U.S. right now, and other countries are creating contingency plans that take up time and energy We're not seeing the promised results--but we're seeing chaos and confusion. Those can be good negotiation tactics, but they're not good for economies or diplomacy. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
The Power of Surrender
In today's episode: Amplify Publishing Group's Naren Aryal joins Jessica to discuss the counterintuitive nature of "Surrender to Lead" -- a book which Jessica co-authored that's being published by APG. Jessica and her co-author, Joe Terry, brought vastly different experiences to the book, finding commonality in the fundamental importance of surrender. Leaders are used to willing their way to results, but that isn't scalable. As teams grow, it's necessary to surrender the things you can't control, and shape the experiences that you can control. 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 Naren Aryal. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. https://www.linkedin.com/in/narenaryal/ https://amplifypublishinggroup.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/
The Global War for Healthcare Talent
In today’s episode: There's a global story when it comes to healthcare talent: developed nations, finding that they don't have enough resources to care for their populations, are pulling talent from developing countries instead. The successful healthcare companies are the ones finding ways to remove artificial barriers between health care providers and their mission. Operating at the "belief" level is critical in these fields. You can have all of the right structures and technologies in place, but they won't work unless the people in your organization share the beliefs that drive results. "Values" are timeless, but "beliefs" are time-based, and can shift to match your intended results. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/
The Truth of AI Adoption
In today's episode: The total number of people using AI at work remains flat, while half of American workers say they're not using AI at all. There's AI stratification. Remote-capable workers, certain sectors of the economy, and leaders are using AI a lot more than others. And that gap is widening. The number one barrier to AI adoption isn't fear, but a lack of perceived usefulness. Stop measuring adoption and start mapping work. Get honest about how work gets done, and where AI actually reduces friction in your organization. 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. Subscribe to This Week In Culture , Jessica's weekly newsletter, to get a closer look at organizations, cultures, trends, ideas, news stories, and how you can shape your own culture. 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/
Tariffs at the Supreme Court
In today’s episode: President Trump's tariffs are under scrutiny at the Supreme Court, and it's not looking good for the government. But if the Court decides the tariffs are unconstitutional, what happens to the revenue? It would likely go back to the vendors who paid them--not to Americans who footed the bill for higher prices. 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. 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?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse 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/