CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

Karalee Close, Accenture’s Global Lead for the Talent & Organization practice joins Jessica to talk about all things artificial intelligence; starting with her belief that AI, like all technology, can be harnessed for human flourishing. They discuss the web of relationships between AI, employees, and corporate structures, the evolution of change management practices, and the growing need for human skills like empathy and creative problem-solving in an AI-driven workforce. Technology is the Human Advantage Karalee describes her view that technology can be harnessed to create human potential, amplify human intelligence, and encourage more human interactions rather than replace them. Co-Learning With AI Karalee explains a model of co-learning in which humans and AI influence and improve one another as they work together to solve problems, resulting in more comfort with AI within a company culture. Innovation and Adaptation Karalee and Jessica discuss the importance of innovation and continuous learning, as well as the changing incentives for middle-management workers in the age of AI, focusing more on collaboration and innovation rather than distinct domains of expertise. About Karalee Close Karalee Close is Accenture’s Global Lead for the Talent & Organization practice and a member of the company’s Global Management Committee. She is a leader whose career spans more than two decades of senior regional and global leadership roles while based in Toronto, Calgary, Paris and London. She has had a passion for working at the intersection of strategy, technology and people for her entire career and has deep expertise in organizational change and digital & AI transformation services, coupled with a highly successful track record of CxO advisory. In recent years, Karalee worked for a top-tier consulting firm where she held a variety of regional and global industry-based leadership roles in addition to her client work. With clients, her focus is large-scale digital, AI and technology transformation and innovative approaches to accelerating value and speed through integrated approaches to technology, people and ways of working. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karalee-close-3b706232/?originalSubdomain=ca https://www.accenture.com/ Host: Jessica Kriegel Website: jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel Culture Partners Website: culturepartners.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/culturepartners

In today's episode: With new technology that learns alongside humans, change management is no longer static; it's about continuous learning. Ina co-learning model, humans and AI work together to solve problems; both learn from and improve each other through consistent feedback. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Doug Merritt. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karalee-close-3b706232 Accenture: https://www.accenture.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 clip from one of Jessica's keynotes: Back to basics: what exactly is culture? It isn't ping-pong tables or corporate retreats. Professor Sumantra Ghoshal's definition comes closest: "the smell of the place," which shaped his behavior. There are thousands of subcultures in any organization; each leader creates their own "smell of the place." Culture is the set of experiences that shape beliefs, which drives actions that provide results. It isn't magic: this is how humans work in all aspects of life. 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 clip from one of Jessica's keynotes: People want to understand their company's purpose, values, and goals. The Seed Model provides a cohesive narrative for a company. Purpose: in six words or less, why does the company exist? Core Values: What is essential for us to succeed, and what will be possible as a result of achieving our purpose? Priorities and Objectives: What are our priorities for the next year? How do we measure success? 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 clip from a Q&A at one of Jessica's keynotes: Culture change was key to Oracle's successful shift to the cloud in the 2010s. Shawn Price found the operating gaps in the business and the cultural shifts necessary to fix them. They followed what would become the Culture Equation: identify key results, the actions necessary to achieve them, and the cultural beliefs that need to drive those actions. 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 from Schwab Network: Whether you agree with the Trump administration's actions on tariffs and spending, it creates uncertainty across all levels of the economy. Markets prefer certainty, whether it's bad news or good news. In these uncertain times, the markets are dropping. Individually, our confidence is tied to our perception of the world. Top performers will be confident, since they still have job security. Lower performers will feel a lot shakier. 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 clip from a Q&A at one of Jessica's keynotes: Within a company, how can one team convince another to offer help and realign their priorities? The answer: starting with love. By caring for others and offering ways to help them succeed, you build goodwill. By offering a new experience, you create a new belief, which drives a reaction: they'll help you in return. 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: Aviatrix's Doug Merritt explains how he successfully transitioned a software company to the cloud--a process which had huge impacts on its workforce. The company saw large turnover in the first eighteen months, but they planned on a five-year time horizon to pace out the change. The plan itself changed frequently, but the diligent planning process was key to weathering the transition. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Doug Merritt. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-m-33169/ Aviatrix: https://aviatrix.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: Aviatrix's Doug Merritt wants to build cultures around daily learning and consistent feedback. In a culture that prioritizes that kind of learning, managers need to be "dribbling coaches"--helping employees continuously implement feedback to achieve long-term success. Feedback is a constant part of school, sports, and other endeavors. There's no reason it should stop in the workplace. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Doug Merritt. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-m-33169/ Aviatrix: https://aviatrix.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 from Bloomberg Radio: Government jobs used to be a safe, reliable bet--but that's not the case any longer. To survive in the new, less-stable environment, federal workers will need to upskill and become top talent, just like their private-sector counterparts. The cuts being made by DOGE have rippling impacts across industries and time-scales. We won't know the full impact for at least a few months. 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: Aviatrix's Doug Merritt says there is no failure--just feedback that leads to improvement. When we over-focus on binary successes and failures, we miss the feedback that every outcome reveals to us. By focusing on learning, daily rigor, and a strong feedback loop, we can be ready for surprises and setbacks, achieving success in the long-term. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Doug Merritt. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-m-33169/ Aviatrix: https://aviatrix.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/

Doug Merritt, Chairman, CEO, and President of Aviatrix, joins Jessica to discuss his process-centered philosophy in life and business, which focuses on daily learning and consistent feedback to achieve long-term results. Plus, how he developed his company’s culture to survive a digital transformation from on-site to cloud-based software service, and how lessons from his upbringing shaped an approach to leadership that reaches big goals while honoring the humanity of the people who achieve them. There Is No Failure Doug outlines his philosophy of life and business: that a person’s purpose is to learn and grow. In that light, “failure” is just feedback that allows us to improve and connect with others. Process Over Outcome Doug explains how he prioritizes daily, consistent habits in the pursuit of success, and how long-term efforts can be refined through the process of feedback and improvement. Transitioning to the Cloud Doug recounts how he transitioned Splunk to a cloud-based service and earned buy-in from both the leadership and employees as the culture adapted. About Doug Merritt Doug Merritt is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Aviatrix. Most recently, Doug served as Splunk President and CEO from 2015 to 2021. During his tenure as CEO, Doug led the transformation of Splunk from an on premise, perpetual license software company with the equivalent of $220 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), to a cloud-based SaaS company with ARR of $3.12 billion. In his first year at Splunk, Doug served as the Senior Vice President of Splunk’s go-to-market functions including sales, marketing, support, business development, partners, and other customer-facing functions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-m-33169/ https://aviatrix.com/ Host: Jessica Kriegel Website: jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel Culture Partners Website: culturepartners.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/culturepartners

In today's episode: The latest inflation numbers are bad news; things are getting more expensive, and there's no immediate relief in sight. That means rising cost pressures for businesses, especially in areas like real estate, wages, and the supply chain. Leaders need to be adaptable, and the employee experience is now more important than ever. As people get more stressed, you need to get them on board with your purpose, strategy, and culture. 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: We've seen the upheavals for federal workers in the last few weeks, including the "fork in the road" email offering a buyout. Anecdotally, people don't seem to be taking the offer, but there's still plenty of disruption, strategic shifting, and realignment to scrub mentions of DEI. How are federal workers on the ground handling these developments? We'd love to hear from them. 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: Whatever we do regularly, our brains get better at. That includes things like anxiety, avoidance, and pessimism--but also mindsets of growth, optimism, and self-improvement. Negativity and fear can be attractive mindsets, but they only lead to worse results. Sometimes, the answer is to act your way into better thinking, rather than the other way around. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Jim McCann. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/ 1-800-FLOWERS: https://www.1800flowers.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: From the AI Action Summit in Paris, it's clear that governments are moving from Fear to FOMO when it comes to AI. Leaders are now interested in getting employees onboard with adopting a digital transformation. The official line is that AI won't replace jobs and will result in higher wages--but so far, we've mostly seen layoffs. 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 from Merit Street: It's still not clear who will be the AI superpower in the future, but the US is certainly in the running. The winners of the AI race will be the people who get their people onboard--which means the biggest task is shifting minds, not just developing technology. 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: Leaders are good at setting goals, but companies need employee buy-in at a fundamental culture level in order to make big changes, like adapting to AI. Pick three goals to focus on, then tell employees, out loud, the mindset you'd like them to have. Employees should know: if they aren't thinking about how to adapt AI into their job, their bosses certainly are. Good leaders will emphasize education and training programs to help their employees prepare for the shifting workplace. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Jim McCann. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/ 1-800-FLOWERS: https://www.1800flowers.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: The bipartisan State of the Nation Report reveals that America is wealthy, but unhappy. We're doing great in terms of productivity and economic output, but terrible in terms of depression, substance abuse, polarization, trust in government, labor force participation and more. For CEOs, that means a precarious balance. If the social metrics keep getting worse, there will come a tipping point that shatters the economic metrics, too. Leaders can get ahead of that by building trust through transparency, listening to employees, and solving ground-level problems before they balloon into bigger issues. It's about clarity, alignment, and accountability. 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: Jessica recently spoke at a company that has a pretty non-inspirational mission. But employees across the board raved about the company culture. By implementing the same techniques that Culture Leaders emphasizes, the company earned long-term employees who love the work. A strong culture can make any company one that people want to work for. 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: Workday has another announcement: a big layoff is coming. This as the company is reported to have exceeded its Q4 forecast. These employees aren't being directly replaced by agentic AI; instead, their labor costs will go toward other departments like the ones working on AI projects. In a few years, those jobs might be gone, too. This all comes America is leading the world in economic output, as well as in depression, anxiety, and overdoses. Economically, we're doing great, but people are still suffering. 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. 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: Across the political spectrum, people are outraged. To be effective, outrage needs to be channeled into accountability. The four steps to accountability are: See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It. Identify the problem, focusing on the part in your control, find a solution, and implement it. Leaders need to take accountability and lead their teams into adopting the same mindset. 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/

Jim McCann, Founder and CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS, shares his story as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and thought leader who turned a single flower shop into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. In this conversation, Jim discusses the importance of community connections in business, and his efforts to adapt his business to the age of AI, and the lessons he learned while writing his self-help book, Lodestar. What is Your Why? Jim explains how his ever-changing why has now become multi-generational; looking forward to the future of his business in a changing work landscape. Investing in Employees Jim talks about the benefits of investing in employees personally and professionally, whether to help them in their current jobs or equipping them for another. Adapting to AI Jim shares some of the lessons he learned from working with Microsoft about helping businesses and workers thrive in the coming age of artificial intelligence. Relationships and Self-Help Jim discusses how writing the Celebrations Pulse newsletter built a community during the pandemic, and how it led to writing his self-help book, Lodestar. Adapting to AI Jim shares some of the lessons he learned from working with Microsoft about helping businesses and workers thrive in the coming age of artificial intelligence. About Jim McCann Jim McCann is an entrepreneur, public speaker and author whose passion is helping people deliver smiles. McCann's belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into the world's leading florist and gift shop and Celebrations.com, the leading website for expert party planning content and advice. McCann's willingness to embrace new technologies that help people connect and express themselves, such as 800 phone numbers, the Internet, mobile commerce and social networking, often long before others, has enabled him to stay at the forefront of consumer and social trends. In addition to his roles as Founder and CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Chairman of Smile Farms, Jim also serves as Chairman of Worth Media Group, which celebrates organizations and leaders who are using their influence and success to have a positive impact on society. Jim also serves on a variety of other private and not-for-profit boards and is Vice-Chairman, Lead Independent Director for International Game Technology PLC. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/ https://www.1800flowers.com/ Host: Jessica Kriegel Website: jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel Culture Partners Website: culturepartners.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/culturepartners

In today's episode: Just like some companies were born digital-native, there will be companies that are born AI-native. Older companies need to do the legwork to keep up. Each AI model will have its own strengths. unique strengths and weaknesses. Jim McCann of 1-800-FLOWERS says businesses should find AI-building partners whose models most suit their needs. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Jim McCann. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/ 1-800-FLOWERS: https://www.1800flowers.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: Beliefs lead to actions, which produce results. Skip the "action trap" and focus on getting teams into an adaptive mindset, rather than micromanaging actions. When Oracle made its shift to cloud-based computing, it demanded a mindset shift. They were no longer making short-term hardware sales to IT departments, but selling long-term cloud applications to HR, sales, and finance. They hired people like Jessica to help Oracle's own employees get on board with that shift in language and mindset. 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: Fear is having faith in something you don't want to happen. Beliefs drive actions, which create results. A mindset based in fear-based beliefs will end with fear-based results. Choosing faith--in yourself, in colleagues, in leadership--allows you to pour effort into positive beliefs, which are more likely to produce the results you're hoping for. 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: The CEO of Workday says AI agents will soon be built into their technology. When Sarah Franklin of Lattice said this six months ago, there was massive blowback. Now, not so much. Culture doesn't go down without a fight. There was always going to be pushback against changes at this scale, but agentic AI is being increasingly normalized. 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. 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 company has only two options: culture or control. Smaller, in-person companies can get away with culture and values being shared by osmosis. Larger, remote companies need to be more deliberate to achieve the culture they want. Thrive Market documents its values and how they are operationalized at every level of the business. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Nick Green. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgreen/ Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.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: Diverse skillsets united behind a shared mission can be a powerful force for success. For Thrive Market's founders, that shared purpose helped them weather dozens of rejections in early seed rounds. They succeeded by partnering with a large number of influencers instead of a few VCs. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Nick Green. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgreen/ Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.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 from Jessica's appearance on Studio Sacramento: Return-to-office mandates are largely caused by employers who want to manage activity, not outcomes. The people most harmed by these mandates are employees who are already struggling to pay for child care, elder care, transportation, and more. To protect yourself from AI-related job losses, it pays to be a change embracer. Learn what AI can do in your job and your workplace, bring it to the forefront, and make yourself visible as someone positioned to take charge as the future of work continues to change. 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 lot of companies had record-breaking December numbers, now that the election uncertainty is finally over. Since economic policy take around 2 years to manifest, we'll still be seeing the effects of the Biden economy for the next year or two. New uncertainties will emerge from the policies and disruptions that a Trump administration is likely to bring. 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. 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: Employees that believe in a company's mission will go the extra mile. Many applicants--especially younger ones--self-select for companies that align with their values. For Thrive Market, personal examples and references are key steps hiring employees who fit. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Nick Green. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgreen/ Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.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 from Jessica's appearance on Studio Sacramento: Jessica doesn't want "loyal" employees. She wants employees who are excited about the work, doing interesting things, and believe they're getting paid fairly. If one of those things isn't true, loyalty might lead someone to stay in a position that doesn't meet their needs. That leads to resentment, burnout, and a lose-lose for everybody. A culture of transparency gets everyone on the same page. Employers can help the employees find jobs that meet their needs, and they can look for other employees whose needs are met by the position. 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/

Nick Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Market, shares how the drive to make healthier eating more accessible has shaped the company from the very beginning; from operationalizing its core values to hiring talent whose purpose aligns with the mission. He explains how mission-driven thinking includes setting long-term sustainability goals, finding “non-zero-sum” ways to make an impact, and sharing stories to build loyalty in customers who share Thrive Market’s core values. What is Your Why? Nick explains how Thrive Market’s mission is deeply personal, rooted to a lack of affordable, healthy food options in the area where he grew up. Hiring for Purpose Fit Nick discusses the importance of purpose-fit when hiring for a fast-paced, mission-driven company, and how he looks for talent that match Thrive Market’s vision. Co-Founding Thrive Market Nick shares the origins of Thrive Market, including how a shared passion for health helped him and his co-founders to weather earlier failures. Profits, Sustainability, and Long-Term Thinking Nick explains how the mission has guided Thrive Market over ten years, including long-term goals that have ended up increasing both sustainability and profits. Generational Shifts and Operationalizing Values Nick discusses how Thrive Market keeps its values at the forefront of the company’s culture, and how younger workers seem to place more emphasis on meaningful work that matches their values. About Nick Green Nick Green is Co-Founder & CEO of Thrive Market, a membership-based online market that makes healthy, sustainable living easy and accessible for everyone. Since launching in 2014, Thrive Market has grown to more than 1 million paying members and become a touchstone example of a mission-driven company at scale. LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgreen/ Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/ Host: Jessica Kriegel Website: jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel Culture Partners Website: culturepartners.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/culturepartners

In today's episode: In asking how to balance mission with profits, avoid a binary "yes" or "no." What can be done now? What can be achieved a few years down the line? Some opportunities are non-zero sum; they can achieve mission goals while driving business growth (or just avoiding business harm) Telling stories about the company's efforts to achieve its mission goals can inspire loyalty in customers. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Nick Green. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgreen/ Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.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: Start with results by making a plan. Choose goals that are meaningful, measurable, and memorable. But we can only control the effort we put into our work, not the final outcome. When it's time to check in, focus on progress, not perfection. By measure success by effort, people feel free to strive higher. Success and failure stay completely within their 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, Jessica discusses John Burn-Murdoch's story in the Financial Times: The relationship recession is going global It's not just declining birth rates; fewer people are getting into relationships at all. Those changing demographics change business. Customer-first businesses need to adjust their products to include more solo households and non-traditional structures. Social media has redefined employee expectations; more focus on independence, purpose, and autonomy. More employees are navigating life without partners or children. That changes the approach to work-life balance and emotional well-being. Increasing loneliness means it's even more important to foster connection and good mental health in the workplace or face burnout. 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: Profit can be combined with purpose. Cisco's Guy Diedrich holds to the phrase, "If we do good, we'll do well." When an outside event impacts a company, it filters through the company's core values and result in some behavior. As long as those values hold firm, a company's behavior remains predictable and consistent. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Dr. Guy Diedrich. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-diedrich-4b4a3041/ Cisco: https://www.cisco.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: Power changes people; it reinforces worth and self-esteem, but most people in corporate jobs begin to identify with the power of their title. Three key points to avoid the power trap: Leadership is about service, not status. Delegate. Leadership means empowering others to take ownership of their work. Listen and remain open-minded. Seek different perspectives and avoid echo chambers. 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: Angry workers are taking their complaints to company website comment sections. Some companies are responding by shutting down the comments. Silencing complains doesn't make them go away; if anything, it just makes make things worse. If employees don't feel heard by their employers, they'll find somebody willing to listen: whether that's media, union organizers, or competitors. 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. 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 from Schwab Network: The above-average December jobs report is a direct reaction to the election. Uncertainty was bad for business. We know what a Trump administration will mean for regulation and markets, so companies can strategize accordingly. It's still a tale of two job markets: the hourly and the salaried. It may be hard to get a job as a marketing executive, but there are still labor shortages in fields like nursing and manufacturing. 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: To succeed in working with different cultures, you have to leave opinions and politics at the door. But nearly everybody wants to move in the right direction--whatever that means for them. Companies coming from the outside a culture can find creative ways to succeed that are appropriate for the culture in question. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Dr. Guy Diedrich. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-diedrich-4b4a3041/ Cisco: https://www.cisco.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: There's been a 2% increase in workforce productivity, which businesses are celebrating. We're going to see that number continue to rise. We're going to continue automating repetitive physical jobs as well as office jobs like advertising and marketing--which means higher unemployment as those jobs are eliminated. Some unions--like the Longshoremen--will use their leverage oppose the automation and job loss. The transition to the Trump Administration will be something to watch: Trump is far from union-friendly, but he also won't want to see commerce disrupted. 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. 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: No, Mark Zuckerberg isn't joining the show--but he's removing fact-checking from Facebook. Over time, news has gotten less and less reliable; that makes it easier for people to believe in conspiracies and doubt even stories that are true. People read headlines, not articles. Those headlines and articles are often written by AI these days. All of these are dangerous signs for the future. 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. 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/

Dr. Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and the Global Innovation Officer at Cisco, shares his story as a key player in global digitization and the future of technology education. He discusses the power of shared vulnerability to build trust across organizations and cultures, the importance of core values in business, and Cisco’s role in bringing people across the globe into the digital age. What is Your Why? Guy explains how his 'why' is aligned with Cisco's mission to power an inclusive future; it’s a job that doesn’t keep him up at night, but instead gets him up in the morning. The Role of Culture in Global Digital Transformation Guy describes how he navigates culture–how people see the world–when working with industries, governments, academics, and countries across the globe. The Power of Shared Vulnerability in Leadership Guy discusses how trust is built through consistent, reliable interactions over time. Cisco builds inclusive ecosystems through partnerships. Core Values in Business Guy explains how Cisco’s core values make it a predictable entity in the face of unexpected events, including geopolitical turmoil. The Future of Work Guy posits the world of work will continue to change rapidly, with the introduction of AI, quantum computing, and other technologies, and how Cisco’s Networking Academy fits into the picture of education in the new era. About Guy Diedrich Dr. Guy Diedrich is a Senior Vice President and the Global Innovation Officer at Cisco, where he is responsible for its Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) and Networking Academy programs. In this role, Dr. Diedrich collaborates closely with government and industry leadership around the world to drive mass-scale digitization initiatives that help increase GDP, create millions of next-generation jobs, and develop sustainable innovation ecosystems. CDA operates in 50 countries and has more than 1500 active or completed digitization projects since its inception in 2015. Cisco’s Networking Academy operates in 190 countries and has trained more than 20.5 million students in networking and cybersecurity skills over the past 26 years. Dr. Diedrich continues to grow and evolve the programs into new markets, and build trust with government, industry and academic stakeholders. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-diedrich-4b4a3041/ Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/ Host: Jessica Kriegel Website: jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel Culture Partners Website: culturepartners.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/culturepartners

In today's episode: Trust is "the lubricant of efficient markets." It allows businesses to work together quickly without constantly watching their own backs. Trust is built by shared, symmetric vulnerability. When one side of an agreement shows vulnerability, the other side can build trust with a reciprocal gesture. Cisco's model is to do what it does best--connection-related technology--while teaming with smaller, local partners around the globe. Their Global Innovation Officer says trust is key to making it work. 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. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Dr. Guy Diedrich. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-diedrich-4b4a3041/ 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: Most generational dynamics are stereotypes, not hard science. No generation has a monopoly on any trait. Our pre-existing beliefs shape our interactions, which often causes us to reinforce our priors. These biases lead to dysfunction in the workplace; they're both unfounded and unproductive. 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 from Merit Street: The next wave of AI--agentic AI--is going to cause job losses, at least in the short term. Adapting to an AI-focused future is crucial. One tactic is to become an expert on how AI can improve your duties and your organization, establishing yourself as valuable to the company. 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 from Jessica's appearance on NBC: California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the state is removing the college degree requirement for 30,000 state jobs--which follows what many private employers are already doing. A college degree signifies that someone got certain grades in certain classes, but employers have begun to realize that most training gets done on-the-job anyway. College costs are skyrocketing and enrollment is declining. It's a major era of change for higher education and the workforce, so there's a possibility there may not even be a traditional college system in 20 years. 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: Rising childcare costs have a huge impact on single parents in the workforce (80% of whom are women). They're forced to be less flexible in the workplace in order to support family needs, which means a tougher time climbing the corporate ladder. Diverse populations create higher levels of performance. We should be subsidizing childcare to retain the highest level of talent. Managers looking to support their single-parent employees should have an honest conversation with HR leadership. Companies often have money in the budget to offer some support, but it requires a strong ask. 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. 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/