CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

In today’s episode: As AI reduces the number of entry-level jobs, young workers are in trouble. Companies need to wonder: what happens in ten years when it comes time to hire people for higher-level positions? Even if companies aren't firing employees now, AI will cause them to hire fewer employees down the line. The standout and most-connected candidates are getting more of the jobs that do exist; average candidates will have a much harder time. This will create even more of an equity gap over the years. 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/

In today's episode: For the last six months, people who stayed in their job experienced higher wage growth than job switchers--a dynamic we haven't seen since the Great Recession. The labor market is cooling quietly, no matter what the aggregate data says, and inflation is outgrowing wage growth. Hiring windows are opening; it may be a good time to hire for mid and high-level roles. As a CEO, this is the time to optimize your talent strategy. 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/

In today's episode: If you want customers, pay your workers enough to be them. Inflation may have cooled on paper, but people are struggling and wages aren't keeping pace. Retention and demand are linked. When workers can live on their wages, you expand your market. 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/

In today's episode: Target's choice of new executive--its longtime COO--is raising some questions about how we think about succession. Investors aren't thrilled about the decision. When a company is in trouble, should it look to a lifelong employee or turn to an outsider who can shake things up? Investors tend to prefer fresh blood. It makes some sense--existing leadership has steered Target into choppy territory--but this can also be a shiny-object mentality. 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/

In today's episode: Clothing is a signal; it's one of the first experiences that leaders can create for their employees. For men in power, the suit look is pretty straightforward. Deviating from that choice is often framed as bold. Women's clothing choices are scrutinized under a harsher lens; it's seen as less of a strategy than a statement. As a CEO, be intentional. Don't just dress the part--intentionally choose the experience you're creating. And make space for authenticity, both for yourself and for employees. 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/

In today's episode: Fear is the source of most dysfunctions in corporations. Open, honest communication solves most problems. Companies get in trouble when they start making decisions from false premises. Skillibrium's Bart Fanelli focuses on building patterns of communication and accountability. When people in an organization share information, skills, and processes, it creates an "intersection of value." These intersections of value serve as an objective metric that can apply up and down the corporate chain. 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 Bart Fanelli. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartfanelli/ https://skillibrium.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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode: Results come from actions. Actions are driven by belief. Beliefs are built by experiences. Current results--for better or worse--are a result of existing actions, beliefs, and experiences within the company. To change results, leaders should avoid getting caught in the "action trap." Think about the experiences you want employees to have that will drive their beliefs and actions. This episode is an excerpt from Jessica's speech at the 2023 UKG Aspire conference, "How to Get People To Give a Shit." 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 from Jessica's appearance on Bloomberg Radio: https://www.bloombergradio.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/

In today’s episode: As AI makes it harder for college grads to find entry-level jobs, there's one key way people can still differentiate themselves: lean into being human. Conversations, connections, networking, and referrals are key to differentating ourselves from the competition. When in doubt: act like a 1950s businessman (without the bigotry). 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/

In today’s episode: 212,000 women have left the workforce since the beginning of the year. That's a result of the return-to-office movement and the disproportionate burden of caregiving that falls to women. The wave of RTO mandates was poorly thought-out and fundamentally misunderstands culture and productivity. Leaders should be able to lead without micromanaging employees at their desks. Flexible workplaces allowed us to tap into a workforce of women who made talented employees and leaders--and now, we're losing them. 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/

In today's episode: Companies have been using AI to screen applicants for years; the difference is that now applicants are using it, too. Anyone who claims to know the full impact of AI on the workforce has an agenda; the truth is, it's still an open question. College grads are having a hard time finding jobs because entry-level positions have been the easiest to automate. Applicants can only find a leg up with some kind of human touch, like a referral. 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/

In today’s episode: The news has been abuzz with coverage of AT&T CEO John Stankey's letter to employees. Jessica argues he's just saying the quiet part out loud: company loyalty is dead in both directions. John says the role of a CEO is to inspire--and the letter's preachy tone has incited anger, not 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/

In today's episode: Many CEOs are pausing; not too much hiring or firing as they're waiting to see what happens with inflation, AI, and tariffs. Maintaining adaptaibility is key to success in ever-changing circumstances. We're also seeing a huge need for alignment at the executive level. 212,000 women have left the workforce this year--that's a reflection of reduced flexibility and return-to-office mandates. Wages haven't kept up with inflation, but productivity has gone up. People are feeling the pressure to perform right now at all levels. 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/

In today’s episode: 58% of workers complain they're being underutilized at work. Most salaried employees would complain about also feeling overworked, especially if made to work the full forty-hour of the workweek. We're in a society where people see what's broken--which leads to the sense that we can do more to fix it. 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/

In today’s episode: The firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is going to have a damaging effect on the economy. The jobs report has been looking good over the last few months--but only if you read the headlines. The BLS has been transparent about the limitations of the data. The trick is to ignore the jobs report from this month; pay attention to the report from six months ago, once the data has settled. 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/

In today's episode: Conscious capitalism is an apolitical movement that's trying to make capitalism work for all. It has four tenets: First, a higher purpose. Without meaning, you're just trying to grab dollars. Second, stakeholder orientation: create value for all the stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, and customers. Third, conscious leadership. It's about how leaders show up and hold themselves accountable. 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/

In today's episode: In order to be AI-first and people first, we need to consider how our communication, work methods, and employee talent development are changing. We all need to be constant learners--at every level of the corporate ladder. In order to succeed, leaders need to learn how to acquire employee buy-in for their visions. The key is to make employees feel like they're a part of the vision. 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 Victoria Pelletier. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/ https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode: The newly-revised jobs numbers don't look good. Growth is slowing, and business investments are down. Most Americans have felt the economy is getting worse--and now we have the numbers to show for it. President Trump's pressure on the Fed is working against him; its need to appear impartial means it might take longer to lower interest rates. It's hard to get an exact idea of who's to blame for bad circumstances. But leaders should be focusing on taking accountability for the things they can control. Culture Leaders Daily 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. 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/⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode: A special guest--Jessica's 8-year-old daughter--gains a working understanding of the results pyramid. In order to achieve a results (Mom buying her a hamster), Eleanor has been caught in an action trap. Really, she needs to change some of Jessica's underlying beliefs about buying a hamster. Experiences shape beliefs; beliefs drive actions, and actions produce 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. 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/

In today’s episode: There's been a shift this year in the language around layoffs. Companies aren't just unapologetic about cuts, but pointing to them as accomplishments in the AI era. Transparency is a good thing. These decisions have always been happening--now that they're being made openly, employees can better prepare. Leaders need to make tough decisions for the sake of the whole organization. Employees, in turn, aren't totally helpless--they'll be able to chart their own career paths, even after being laid off. 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/

In today’s episode: The position of "interim CEO" is becoming increasingly common. In a world where layoffs are always seen as a bad decision, it becomes tempting to use a "disaster CEO" to make the painful decisions. But this can hurt a sense of transparency. An interim role is that it can tell the wrong story to employees. If executive leadership is constantly changing, culture suffers. 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/

In today's episode: To understand the future of AI, Jessica has been reading AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable by Roman Yampolskiy. Since it's not human, AI is in some ways unpredictable. That could be a bad thing, but it may also free it from predictable human impulses. We tend to operate from a place of fear and resource-hoarding, even when it can be counterproductive in modern organizations. AI may operate from a different, more collaborative basic principle. 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/

In today's episode: This month, shareholders in some of the country's largest companies voted against anti-DEI proposals. The market knows that DEI is good for business. Companies like Costco saw increased foot traffic after defending DEI policies, while companies that have abandoned DEI programs are taking hits to sales. DEI might be politically unpopular, but leaders should know that staying the course on DEI seems to be a safe bet. 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/

In today’s episode: In a world of rapidly changing technology, why are some companies signing up for ten-year contracts with a single tech company? It might be a lack of accountability; the person making the decision for short-term gain won't be around to see the negative consequences for the company. The leaders who drive the strongest results are the ones who can sacrifice short-term pleasure for long-term gain. 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/

In today’s episode: According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. economy is "regaining its swagger" --but, at the same time, "economic clouds" are gathering. That kind of confusion is the environment in which leaders are making decisions these days. The economy appears both good and deeply troubling. At least in part, keeping people guessing is a part of President Trump's economic strategy. 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/

In today’s episode: We're at an inflection point for inflation; if things don't get under control soon, Americans are going to feel it. There are two different roots of inflation: one, companies need to reduce controllable costs like labor. The other is tariffs. If nothing changes, the storm is likely to hit by August as families start spending on back-to-school season. 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/

In today's episode: The AI age is here to stay; the way to succeed is to embrace it. In this fast-paced world, learning will always be a part of work. Leaders need to be honest with employees; AI will transform the workplace. According to Udemy's Greg Brown, leaders should also integrate AI in a way that helps their employees and enhances their learning, helping them keep up with the pace of change. 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 Greg Brown. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsbrown/ https://www.udemy.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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today’s episode: Older Americans are being laid off in their fifties and sixties, before they're financially or emotionally ready to ready. That's forcing many into an awkward late-stage pivot. Decades of institutional knowledge are no longer as valuable in the face of young people with access to the internet and AI. As always, agility is the new stability. 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/

In today’s episode: The problem with not taxing overtime wages: it cuts jobs. High performers collect the overtime, while low performers lose their positions. In the short-term, this is good for businesses. In the long-term, it's taking people out of the workforce, consumers out of the economy, and creating a larger population on welfare. There's danger in moving quickly without thinking through the implications. 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/

In today’s episode: A lack of control over scheduling makes employees more likely to quit. Employers already know this. Millions of employees have very little leverage in the workplace right now. In certain parts of Europe, this is less true--work is less of a priority. In America, there's no clear cultural norm around work. 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/

In today's episode: The percentage of employees who say management cares about them tends to go down after the first few months in a job. There's a mismatch between the expectations and the experince. Employers are finally being more transparent about what they're expecting from new hires--often, high productivity. There's a privilege difference in the work experience between hourly and salaried workers. The unemployment rate looks good, but it can be deceptive; jobless claims have been growing consistently. Culture Leaders Daily 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. 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/⁠⁠⁠

In today’s episode: Manufacturers don't believe tariffs will affect their prices in the near future--but there will definitely be shortages. Companies are getting creative with finding new sources for materials, but they're looking on a years-long timescale. Tariffs are here to stay at a rational level--not 50% or higher, but the low-level tariffs that will reshape global supply chains. 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/

In today's episode: President Trump's latest tariffs on the EU and Mexico have a mix of purposes. It's important for leaders to understand those reasons, rather than panic. There are low-level reciprocal tariffs, country-specific tariffs used as leverage for negotiations, Sector-specific tariffs are meant to boost specific industries. Agility is the new stability. Companies must get used to a world of constant change. This uncertainty going to end on August 1st; tariffs will be a point of leverage as long as Trump is in office. Culture Leaders Daily 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. 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/⁠⁠⁠

In this episode: A candid conversation on political hypocrisy, calling out leaders who preach small government but vote for massive spending. A personal reflection on Medicaid cuts and the real-world impact on vulnerable communities. A plug for a deeper, nonpartisan discussion on tariffs with former U.S. trade advisor Kate Kalukowitz. 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/

In today’s episode: Collaborator vs. negotiator mindsets and how they shape conflict resolution. How trust and transparency impact negotiations and leadership decisions. The unintended effects of messaging, using anti-drug campaigns as a humorous example. 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/

In this episode: Companies are dropping the pretense of work-life balance How transparency about demanding cultures—when paired with proper compensation—can attract the right candidates. The double standard in hourly jobs, urging employers to be honest about expectations, and paying fairly for demanding roles. 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/

In today's episode: To achieve transformation of any kind, you need to get people on board. Precisely's Tendü Yogurtçu drives technological change by keeping technical teams aware of business challenges and vice versa, as well as always keeping the customer's perspective in mind. Cross-functional collaboration and consistent recognition help keep people inspired and connected. 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 Tendü Yogurtçu. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenduyogurtcu/ https://www.precisely.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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today’s episode: How the low unemployment rate might be misleading due to declining labor force participation. Signs of an economic slowdown, including layoffs in tech and other industries. How current economic data might not fully reflect people’s real-life experiences. 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/

In today's episode: Despite low unemployment and good economic numbers, people are still reporting a that it's hard to find a job. That's especially true for young people. July is going to be a time of big layoffs as companies are restructuring around AI and uncertain economic times. Online applications are being screened out by AI; other low-effort methods largely don't work. Networking, door-knocking, and demonstrating skills are the way to get a foot in the door. 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/

In today's episode: We're past "return-to-office." By and large, workers are back in the office or on hybrid schedules. Employer/employee leverage is a matter of supply and demand that changes over time. Right now, most sectors have a larger supply than demand, giving employers more leverage. The supply and demand are only flipped in a few sectors, including AI and manufacturing, but those trends don't apply to the whole jobs economy. 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/

In today's episode: Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora meets with 100 random employees every week, taking the pulse of the company. As a result, the people in the company know that he cares. Culture is about what you prioritize when faced with a choice; values are only tested when push comes to shove. In the short-term, standing up for values might seem at odds with profit. In the long-term, there's nothing more important than maintaining trust. 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 Nikesh Arora. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikesh-arora-02894670/ https://www.paloaltonetworks.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/⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode: If a company's culture lacks accountability, a four-day work week won't fix things. If a company does have accountability, then a four-day work week won't destroy that. Mandating a four-day work week won't have a guaranteed effect across industries. It's one solution that works in certain places and breaks down in others. For leaders: don't manage activity. Manage to outcomes. 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/

In today's episode: In the workplace, we usually see love appear in two kinds of situations: in the face of great success and great tragedy. Grief is the period of transition from what you are to what you're becoming; there are parallels with change management. There's a power in sitting with grief and being present for it, no matter the scale. Accountability is love; it's caring about someone enough to keep them on the right path. 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/

In today's episode: There's a quiet rolling-back of DEI efforts in corporate America; the leadership pipeline is narrowing. DEI backlash is leading to quiet career edits; resumes being edited to remove pronouns and downplay their LGBTQ+ identities. The problem isn't just about fairness; it's about risk, strategy, and long-term performance. The data is clear that diverse leadership leads to better results. Plus, the talent world is competitive; hasty efforts to roll back DEI may well to permanent reputational damage 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/

In today's episode: Post-pandemic, leaders are looking for cost-savings and strong results, not the feel-good culture stuff. But culture is what persists in a company through the long-term; it outlives individual leaders, teams, and circumstances. A good culture captures cost-savings and improves the employee 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/

In today's episode: When making decisions, leaders are often balancing multiple factors. In deciding between options, we risk bouncing like a pendulum--romanticizing one side until we finally notice the negatives, then thinking the grass is greener elsewhere and racing to the other extreme. The best solution is often somewhere in the middle; finding the best of both worlds while being aware of the negatives. 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 Megan Hansen. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-hansen-04583a341 https://www.ontra.ai/ 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode: Given the huge fixed costs of benefits, the cost of overtime and straight-time for employees tends to be equal. As healthcare costs rise, overtime pay gets comparatively cheaper--and straight-time hours are becoming more expensive. Idle time is a huge expenditure for companies, and it comes in many forms--including staffing to the peak in an attempt to avoid overtime. 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/

In today's episode: Consumer and producer inflation appear soft, but this isn't the whole story. Low monthly numbers are being pulled down by declining fuel prices. Costs for machinery and vehicles are slowly rising; there's a quiet build of tariff-related cost pressure under the surface. Don't mistake calm for certainty; economic trends take a long time to appear. CEOs need to pay attention to their own inputs, not the headlines. 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/

In today's episode, Jessica discusses the new Wall Street Journal article, ⁠The Biggest Companies Across America Are Cutting Their Workforces⁠: AI advances mean companies can cut broad swaths of middle management to become more efficient. When we asked CEOs if they'd be willing to cut 30-40% of their workforce if they knew the remainder would be dedicated--they said yes. Companies don't just need people to just accomplish tasks--they need to achieve results. Leaders need to show employees that's the case. Employees need to take accountability for results; to stay ahead, they need to become top performers as quickly as possible. 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/

In today's episode: The data is clear: one of workers' biggest issues is scheduling inconsistency and a lack of power over their working hours. Volatility in scheduling is more than a logistics issue; it's a morale issue. When people have little control over their time, they're checking out emotionally and physically. Predictability can be flexibility; it allows people to plan their lives around what they know is coming. 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/

In today's episode: It's hard to find authentic relationships in the workplace beyond the transactional. Our online interactions with coworkers are increasingly automated and sanitized. Instead of clicking the button for an automated response on LinkedIn or Facebook, consider taking a minute to leave an authentic message. And if you aren't moved, then consider not saying anything. 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/