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The current candidate market is volatile and intense, making it difficult for employers to recruit and retain talent. To address this challenge, many companies are focused on improving the pre-boarding and onboarding experience. CandE Winners and other benchmark research companies report that a small percentage (21%) of candidates are provided with multiple options to communicate goals, meet key team members, and get their questions answered prior to their start date. Companies that offer a positive pre-boarding and onboarding experience are more likely to retain their new hires. When candidates have a positive experience prior to their start date, their willingness to stay with the company increases by 92%. Listen in to understand the importance for employers to enhance their pre-boarding and onboarding process to ensure that new hires have a positive start and are more likely to stay with the company. Additional Resources: Email Kevin: [email protected] Learn More About Talent Board Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn Download research reports Participate in their benchmark research Learn more about Talent Board programs Order our Candidate Experience book (20% discount code is KOGANPAGE20) Schedule time with Kevin

Are you feeling like your coworkers from different generations and ages are aliens from different planets? Don't worry - Lindsay Boccardo has got your back! In this episode, we'll explore the secrets to unlocking generational brilliance and building a more dynamic, inclusive, and successful workplace. From communication differences to remote work challenges, Lindsay shares her expert insights on the key factors that impact workplace culture and success. And, of course, we'll dive into the tech tools and strategies that can bridge the generational gap and take your team to the next level. So, whether you're a Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen Xer, Millennial, or Zoomer, this episode is for you! Tune in and get ready to unleash your team's inner genius like never before. With Lindsay's tips and tech, the future is looking brighter than ever! #GenerationalBrilliance #LindsayBoccardo #DynamicWorkplace #CommunicationDifferences #RemoteWork #TechTools #BridgingGenerationalGap #Teamwork #Inclusion #SuccessInWorkplace #SEOoptimized

A disruptive leader challenges the status quo and traditional ways of thinking, behaving and doing business. Known for their ability to challenge conventional thinking and to push boundaries to create innovative and groundbreaking solutions, disruptive leaders are risk-takers who are willing to take bold steps to achieve their goals. Disruptive leadership can also be controversial, challenge established systems and structures, and may not always be welcomed by those who benefit from the status quo. Paul McCarthy breaks down myths and stigma surrounding disruptive leaders and challenges your perception to understand why we need disruptive leaders and what will happen if we don't embrace these leaders into how we identify, recruit, onboard and develop our future leadership talent pipeline. Additional Resources: Paul's Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Statistics and Research Cited in this Episode: KF report: The Self Disruptive Leader: https://www.kornferry.com/insights/featured-topics/leadership/self-disruptive-leader Heidrick & Struggles: Disruptive Leaders: https://www.ddiworld.com/global-leadership-forecast-2023 DDI 2023 Global Leadership Forecast: https://www.heidrick.com/en/insights/talent-strategy-management/disruptive_leaders_an_overlooked_source_of_organizational_resilience

John Sanei, a futures strategist, explains in this captivating podcast conversation that it is not artificial intelligence (AI) that causes people to panic and fear losing their jobs to a robot. Rather, it's our human inability to develop new skills fast enough using current approaches to education and training. Sanei describes our brains as "familiarity machines" and that makes adapting to change difficult, even when we know it's essential for our survival. Regarding ChatGPT, hold onto your hats, folks! The incredible openAI platform is shaking things up and propelling us into a faster and better future. And we're not talking about just a tiny bit faster - futurist John Sanei predicts that the next 5 to 10 years are going to be "super weird" with this game-changing technology. And that's not all. Did you know that humans are addicted to certainty? Sanei and the hosts of Geeks Geezers and Googlization explore the fascinating field of neuroscience and discuss what it means to "unlearn." Sanei also provides an insightful historical perspective, stating that our ancestors have faced similar challenges and adapted. In the agricultural era, physical quotient (PQ) was the most important skill, but with the industrial revolution, intelligence quotient (IQ) became crucial. Now, with AI, we need to focus on emotional quotient (EQ) and adaptability quotient (AQ). The conversation even touched on the decentralization of Web 3 and the creator economy. So, tune in, buckle up, and get ready for the wildest ride of your life! With ChatGPT and other AI technologies going mainstream, the future is looking bright, but it's going to be a wild ride. Get ready to embrace the weirdness and see what amazing things we can achieve.

The recent shift to remote work emboldened employees to reconsider their relationship to work. This placed a greater emphasis on the human experience of work and organizations needing to make sure that people can do their best work no matter where they work from – securely. Learn how to create a great employee experience with technology that removes barriers and cultivates a culture and environment where everyone can do their best work. Additional Resources: Learn more about Ivanti: https://www.ivanti.com/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-abbott-50a5b1/ Ivanti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivanti/

Talent optimization is a cultural imperative, and it looks like me at my best, you at your best. It starts with the belief that Everyone's Unique, and both considers and celebrates all three parts of one's mind - the affective, cognitive and lesser-known conative. Are you considering all three parts of the mind when hiring, onboarding, developing each member of your team? These three parts working together is talent optimization at its zenith, but requires committed action to be at the forefront of an organization's culture. Additional Resources: humanworks8 website: https://humanworks8.com/ Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-gulyas/ humanworks8 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanworks8/ humanworks8 & Kolbe Wisdom: https://humanworks8.com/kolbe Perfectly Obstinate with Kathy Kolbe and Shawn Gulyas: https://perfectlyobstinate.com/shawn Elevating Individual Performance (blog): https://humanworks8.com/elevating-individual-performance/ Shawn's Wondering Wednesday: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/wondering-wednesday-6884610498709590016/ Take the Kolbe A Index: https://humanworks8.com/kolbe-for-individuals/

Are you ready for an absolute knock-out podcast exploring the future of remote work, technology, and people? Whether you're a remote work fan or an in-person on-site advocate, this podcast is for you! As we all know, the pandemic has turned the world of work on its head. Remote work has become the new norm for millions of employees around the world, but not everyone agrees that it's the best thing since sliced bread. So, what does this shift mean for the future of work, recruitment, and retention of talent? And what on earth do team building and company culture look like in this Everywhere Workplace? Well, fear not, because we interviewed a superstar panel of experts to dive into the remote work revolution. We're talking about the trends, benefits, and challenges of remote and hybrid work, the impact of remote work on productivity and employee engagement, and the long-term implications of this revolution on the workplace. Our amazing panel includes Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics and an expert on remote work; Jeff Abbott, CEO of Ivanti, Inc. and cybersecurity and digital employee experience leader; and Gad Levanon, Chief Economist at Burning Glass Institute and a labor market expert. So hang out with us for a few minutes as we explore the fascinating world of "Revolutionizing the Workplace: The Remote Work Revolution."

Virtual reality (VR) has been primarily associated with gaming and visual effects, used mostly for entertainment. As remote and hybrid work are becoming increasingly popular for teams, VR has made its way into the business world, incorporating practices that reduce cost, increase efficiency, and provide real-time interaction with team members and clients. Amy Warren, Fama's VP of Marketing talks with Matt Burns, Founder of BambooHR to explore how organizations are using VR to improve the overall candidate experience and what we should be aware of. Additional Resources: Fama Website: https://fama.io/about/ Fama Technologies on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fama-tech/ Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjwarren/ Contact Fama: https://fama.io/contact/

Candidate experience isn't just about creating happy candidates, because the only happy candidates an employer will ever have are those they hire, not those they don't. And most candidates aren't hired for any given job they're interested in. Whether your applicant to hire ratio is 25:1 (1 hire per every 25 applicants), 50:1, or 100:1, there are a lot of candidates who don't get hired. This may also include those current employees who have applied for another role internally, and then they don't get that new role. The aggregate experiences of those who don't get the job can and will most certainly impact your business and your brand. So, if they're not happy getting the job, the next best thing is if they feel their experience was positive and fair. And if and when they do, they're more likely to try again in the future, refer others, have brand affinity, and for consumer-based businesses, they're more likely to be a customer. Additional Resources: Email Kevin: [email protected] Learn More About Talent Board Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn Download research reports Participate in their benchmark research Learn more about Talent Board programs Order our Candidate Experience book (20% discount code is KOGANPAGE20) Schedule time with Kevin

Is there always a seat at the table for HR In your organization? Do business leaders rarely move forward with decisions without HR's voice? If you answered 'No', don't miss this episode. HR's value creation is a top priority on not only HR's agenda, but also your overall business agenda in this never-normal environment. In this episode, Vivian Blade reveals the key to HR's value creation through greater influence. Find out how HR can leverage their influence to play a bigger role in the important decisions around the direction of the organization and its capacity for growth. Additional Resources: HR's Seat at The Table: How to Get It & Keep It Influence Essentials for HR Connect with Michele Fantt Harris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelefanttharris Top 100 HR Influencer 2021 - Leadership & Development #1 Best Selling Author Email: [email protected] Vivian's website: VivianBlade.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ Vivian's full bio: https://influencewithscale.com/about-vivian-2/ Get on Vivian's Calendar: https://calendly.com/vivian-blade

You only need one reason to listen to this episode: mattering at work really matters. For millions of employees, going to work can be a drag. Couple that with the fact that we spend more than a third of our lives at work. Yet somehow, employers and managers have figured out how to make it even worse. It's no wonder why so many workers just show up for a paycheck and flip jobs for a 50 cent raise. Instead of honoring our human instinct for significance, managers focus on getting us to connect with the team without actually making us feel appreciated or valued. Talk about missing the mark! Zach Mercurio is crystal clear on what matters and he knows what he's talking about: belonging isn't enough, it's all about feeling like you make a real difference. Merely having a purpose isn't sufficient - you must feel purposeful! Are you looking for a career or workplace that lights up your eyes? Are you ready to become a talent hotspot and a breeding ground for motivation, innovation, and growth? Start here. Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. is an author, researcher, speaker, and consultant specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. He wrote "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose," praised by Arianna Huffington as "a compelling book filled with powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools that show us how to lead with purpose." Zach works with hundreds of companies, governments, and schools around the world to forge purposeful leaders and cultivate positive cultures that enable more meaning, mattering, motivation, well-being, and performance. Some of his clients and partners include J.P. Morgan Chase, The Government of Canada, Marriott International, American Express Global Business Travel, the Food and Drug Administration, Michelin, the National Park Service, and Hewlett-Packard. He also serves as one of Simon Sinek's "Optimist Instructors."

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Our latest series partner is Kevin Grossman, President of the Talent Board, where they are experts in elevating the candidate experience. When it comes to recruiting and hiring, there's an ugly truth no one likes to acknowledge—most candidates won't get the job they're interested in. HR and talent acquisition professionals are the ones who have to deliver the difficult news to prospects. How these moments of rejection are handled makes up not only your candidate experience but also the initial impressions of your employer brand. That's just one example of how critical candidate experience is. In his monthly episodes, Kevin will challenge what you thought you knew about recruiting and hiring practices and share what must be done differently in this new talent landscape. Follow wherever you get your audio.

Part of preparing for the future of leadership is being open to identifying and recruiting leaders who are different from the typical profile that, 'we have traditionally' opted for. Paul McCarthy takes us on a journey to understand how our cognitive diversity, or 'diversity of thought' bias, could play a role in our decision making when it comes to hiring. You'll be challenged to think differently and explore how you may be overlooking 'non-traditional' candidates because of an inherent bias that does not welcome, embrace or evolve leaders who think differently. Additional Resources: Paul's Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect with Paul on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Stats and resources mentioned in this episode: https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/human-resources/documents/trends/hr-top-priorities-2023-ebook.pdf https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html#taking-bold-action https://hbr.org/2017/03/teams-solve-problems-faster-when-theyre-more-cognitively-diverse https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/11/26/the-benefits-of-cognitive-diversity/?sh=15fc10805f8b https://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/assets/literature/docs/60520.pdf https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-new-possible-how-hr-can-help-build-the-organization-of-the-future

It's pretty clear - we are not going back to the "old" ways of leading and managing people. So much has changed in a short amount of time, and organizations and teams are continually poised for what is next. Jeff Abbott, CEO of Ivanti, explains the evolving landscape of today's workplace and why flexibility is so important.

Everyone is familiar with the rather vintage artifact known as a compass. Its goal was to provide navigation and orientation - a sense of direction for any kind of traveler. What compass-like tool are you using to set the direction for your organization's culture? What framework is giving you confidence that you are taking purposeful action to impact your business culture to your organization's unique True North? Shawn Gulyas, Founder of humanworks8 explores these and other questions to challenge your thinking on where your organization is headed. Additional Resources: humanworks8 website: https://humanworks8.com/ Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-gulyas/ humanworks8 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanworks8/

With companies still scrambling to fill open jobs and spending over $25 billion, why do candidates still get the heebie-jeebies when they apply for a job? You would think employers would have figured out how to create a candidate experience that is not all FCDD* up (Frustrating, Confusing, Disappointing, Distracting.) Unfortunately, the results of the just released 2022 North American Candidate Experience Benchmark Research Report reveals a troubling trend: candidate resentment is on the rise. WTF is going on? To help make sense of the state of the candidate experience, we welcome back Kevin Grossman, president of The Talent Board, to share highlights of their industry leading research and reveal a few of the Top 10 Takeaways.

With companies still scrambling to fill open jobs and spending over $25 billion, why do candidates still get the heebie-jeebies when they apply for a job? You would think employers would have figured out how to create a candidate experience that is not all FCDD* up (Frustrating, Confusing, Disappointing, Distracting.) Unfortunately, the results of the just released 2022 North American Candidate Experience Benchmark Research Report reveals a troubling trend: candidate resentment is on the rise. WTF is going on? To help make sense of the state of the candidate experience, we welcome back Kevin Grossman, president of The Talent Board, to share highlights of their industry leading research and reveal a few of the Top 10 Takeaways.

Remember the "good old days" when employees were told to leave their feelings, their personal wellbeing, their personal baggage at the door? My, oh my, how things have changed. While many leaders acknowledge the importance of mental health in the workplace, they are a long way from figuring out how to do it right. That's why we consider ourselves lucky that the renowned organizational psychologist Melissa Doman took some time out of her busy schedule to help us decode the why, how, and what of mental health in the workplace and find better ways to achieve success. Who is Melissa Doman? Melissa Doman, MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here's Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder, & Janssen. She's been featured as a subject matter expert in Vogue, the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn's 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health. Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia and traveled to 45+ countries, Melissa calls upon her global experiences to inform how she works with companies around the world. She has one core goal: to equip companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health, team dynamics, and communication in the workplace. Her work and book aim to accomplish just that. To learn more about Melissa, her work, or the book, please visit www.melissadoman.com.

Organizations are relying on automated HR processes to streamline and scale their efforts. While machine learning and AI for hiring and other HR practices are helpful, they are not without their flaws. Eliminating bias in AI and machine-learning technologies remain one of the biggest challenges facing the technology industry today. In this episode, Amy Warren, Fama's VP of Marketing talks with their Chief Technology Officer, Brendten Eickstaedt to share how Fama uses these technologies and explores solutions of combating bias in AI with diversity. Additional Resources: Fama Website: https://fama.io/about/ Fama Technologies on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fama-tech/ Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjwarren/ Contact Fama: https://fama.io/contact/

The notorious midlife crisis is that time in our lives when many of us ask: "whose life am I living?" For many, it can be an emotional roller coaster generating confusion, challenge, and mystery. We start to question the meaning of our life and what we really want out of it. It can be overwhelming to confront these questions. The good news is that it doesn't need to be. It turns out that a healthy injection of wisdom is a big part of the solution. This is precisely why we're thrilled to welcome world renowned midlife and wisdom expert, Chip Conley, to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Among Chip's many accomplishments, he's the CEO and Founder of Modern Elder Academy - the world's first "midlife wisdom school," where attendees learn how to repurpose a lifetime of experience for the modern workplace. He's also a NY Times best selling author including his most recent book, "Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder." It's a testament to rethinking the value of having five generations in the workplace and why more companies are doing their best to encourage their older workers to stay in the workplace longer. Who should attend: Any one who wants midlife (at whatever age that is) to be fulfilling and filled with meaning instead of regret. Order your copy of Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder here. Learn more about the Modern Elder Academy for navigating midlife and beyond here.

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Today, the question of what a healthy organizational culture looks like and how you achieve it is top of mind for all leaders. Poor workplace environments wreak havoc on teams while thriving cultures can take them to the next level of success. This is why we are introducing our latest thought partner, humanworks8, and their series titled Culture(&): The Future of Workplace Culture. Tune in to their monthly episodes for tangible tools and frameworks for creating sustainable people-first practices. Each episode will challenge your thinking while sharing expert advice for improving productivity, decreasing turnover, attracting new talent, and improving your organization's culture and efficiency. Follow wherever you get your audio. Additional Resources: humanworks8 website: https://humanworks8.com/ Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-gulyas/ humanworks8 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanworks8/

As companies struggle to successfully navigate the Future of Work in 2023 and beyond, HR is in one of the best positions to lead through the changes in the business and workplace environment. Yet, HR is often not invited to the table where significant strategic decisions are made, often due to a lack of credibility required to influence the direction of the organization. In this episode, Vivian Blade shares how HR begins to close the gap, to be seen and invited in as an essential strategic partner. Additional Resources: HR's Seat at The Table: How to Get It & Keep It Business Financial Intelligence Training: Paul Butler, Client Partner at Newleaf Training and Development (newleaftd.com). Paul's Book: 'Business Financial Intelligence—a mindset and skillset few people have and all organizations need.' https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736371800?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Top 100 HR Influencer 2021 - Leadership & Development #1 Best Selling Author Email Vivian: [email protected] Vivian's website: VivianBlade.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ Vivian's full bio: https://vivianblade.com/about-vivian-blade/ Get on Vivian's Calendar: https://calendly.com/vivian-blade/15-minute-consult

Anyone holding out for an economic, political, and social reset when the ball dropped and fireworks exploded on New Year's Eve just a few weeks ago can quickly see that ain't gonna happen. That is why we invited 3 of our favorite Wall St experts to help make sense of what is without a doubt a murky, finicky, confusing and never-normal time. This timely, lively, and informative conversation is one you don't want to miss, whether you're an employer or employee, business leader or educator, retiree or student, investor or consumer. Timely and often provocative topics include: The demographic cliff most western developed countries are facing A recession is coming, a recession is coming … maybe! Will this be the 1st time in history that a recession doesn't happen when interest rates rise? How should we make sense of record corporate profits with inflation and in impending recession? Why the Inflation Reduction Act can be massively inflationary What needs to happen for the U.S. economy to move away from a consumption driven economy back to a product producing economy? What is the greatest threat to the global economy? Why are these experts bullish on America? Our guests include Richard "Dick" Bove, Odeon Capital Group's Chief Financial Strategist. Mr. Bove has been an analyst, research director, financial strategist, and, for brief periods, a portfolio manager, in the past 52 years in which he has been in the business. Mat (Mathew) Van Alstyne, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Odeon Capital Group. And John Aidan Bryne, an award-winning journalist and podcaster, a highly inventive writer and distinguished editor, which spans the gamut from Main St to Wall St. His top-rated podcasts include Dig Life Deep and Odeon Capital Conversations.

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Workplace protection and connection are under attack every day, which is why we are partnering with the cybersecurity and digital employee experience experts at Ivanti. Their monthly episodes will feature global thought leaders exploring the impact and importance of the remote work experience without sacrificing security. Listen in to hear how your organization can attract, retain, engage, connect, and protect all employees and clients in a workplace without borders. Follow wherever you get your audio.

The 2023 labor market is top of mind for many executives and business owners as they contemplate the future of work and its impact on their ability to grow. But what happens when the labor markets, job markets, and Federal Reserve collide? Will we see a hiring slowdown or labor market showdown? How has the pandemic forever altered labor markets? What are the trends and potential solutions for coming out on top of a labor showdown? To answer these questions and more, we welcome back Gad Levanon, chief economist at Burning Glass Institute and founder of the Labor Market Institute at The Conference Board.

The average cost of a bad hire is up to 30% of the employee's first-year earnings according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many companies use the same outdated systems and processes to attract, recruit, and onboard new talent that were created decades ago. Even though organizations are looking for the latest and greatest, they may not have internal systems to support . In this episode, Paul breaks down the real issue - leadership MUST go beyond conventional methods and adapt in order to ensure they continue to identify, recruit and retain the right people. Additional Resources: Paul's Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect with Paul on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Global Leadership Forecast 2018: https://www.ddiworld.com/glf2018/leadership-strategy

It's a new year and that means new goals, new resolutions. A time to pivot. So why is it despite such good intentions that 92 percent of people will give up in the first two weeks of January? Andrea Butcher was curious and she started to ask each of her podcast guests this question: "Tell me about a pivotal moment in your life that taught you a lot about yourself." After 50+ interviews with senior business leaders she started to see three consistent themes, which she reveals in her new book, The Power in the Pivot. Whether you're looking to pivot your organization, change your career, find a new job, or simply lose a few pounds, it's time to press play. You won't be disappointed.

We've all heard the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." But what if that wasn't true? What if there was an alternative approach to growing old? What if instead of succumbing to the limitations of aging, we could go through old age like an athlete? In this final episode of 2022, we are honored to welcome the incomparable Steven Kotler to Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Many people believe that our physical abilities decline steadily with age. Steven says, forget that b***s***. It's all in your head. Yes, it is true that the older we get, our bodies betray us, from memory loss to stiff joints. Fortunately, there is a growing body of research in embodied cognition, flow science, and network neuroscience that reveals a much different pathway to aging, where we are actually able to retain up to 70% of our physical abilities well into later life. This means that with the proper training and lifestyle choices, we can stay fit and healthy and learn to do what was once thought impossible after 50. A New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, 2X Pulitzer Prize nominee, Steven has been studying human performance for thirty years, and taught hundreds of thousands of people at all skill levels, age groups, and walks of life, how to achieve peak performance. Steven is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. His impressive accomplishments in writing and research make him a very special guest for us today. His latest book, Gnar Country, is the chronicle of his experience pushing his own aging body past preconceived limits. It's a book about goals, grit, progression, growing old and staying rad. So whether it's hurtling down a mountain side, running your first 10K race, or taking your career to new heights, it's never too late for a new challenge. Tune in as Steven helps us defy our long-held assumptions about age and peak performance and explore the frontiers of human possibility. Who should attend: Any one who plans to get older and wants to live a more active, healthier lifestyle. Remember: Stretch but don't snap! Order your copy of Gnar Country here. Visit FlowBlocker.com to identify the 6 blockers of flow

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. One industry that is ever-evolving, and therefore difficult to navigate, is the HR tech world. That is why our newest partner for GGG Unleashed is Amy Warren, a 10-year tech company veteran and VP of Marketing at Fama Technologies. In her monthly episodes, Amy will focus on the key forward-thinking topics in HR tech so you can confidently stay ahead of the fast-changing labor market we're currently in. Follow wherever you get your audio.

On today's episode we're going to take a look back at 2022 - what were some of the key moments, the key takeaways from over 50 episodes with many of the top future of work thought leaders in the world on topics such as HR and talent, remote work, burnout, purpose, technology and the everywhere workplace, and adaptability. These words may sound like buzzwords to some but let us assure you they are just a few of the trends disrupting labor markets and workplaces and will most certainly shape the future of work and jobs. But don't take our word for it. Listen to highlights from these business and HR global thought leaders: Dave Ulrich, Kate Lister, Sarah White, Jeff Blade, Jeff Abbott, and Jason Feifer. Listen now as co-hosts Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran look back at 2022.

It's inevitable. We continue to be in an environment of disruption – and 2023 will be no exception. As the work environment continues to evolve, business and HR leaders need to stay ahead of what's coming. Vivian Blade brings your attention to the workplace trends to watch in 2023, the implications for your company, and reveals five strategic areas you'll have to be hyper-vigilant around. Additional Resources: Top 100 HR Influencer 2021 - Leadership & Development #1 Best Selling Author Email Vivian: [email protected] Vivian's website: VivianBlade.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ Vivian's full bio: https://vivianblade.com/about-vivian-blade/ Get on Vivian's Calendar: https://calendly.com/vivian-blade/15-minute-consult

The world changed in the blink of an eye when the pandemic upended the lives of nearly 8 billion people, all at the same time. It felt like that time had stopped and nothing was certain anymore. Many people panicked. Some adapted. Others flourished and wouldn't go back.This begs the question: why do people respond so differently? Curiosity got the best of Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. He took a deep dive into the complexities of human adaptability and wrote a new book about it: Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career.

Publicly, organizations state they want leaders to be innovative "out-of-the-box" thinkers who "challenge the status quo." Privately, conventional leadership culture wants nothing of the sort. Leaders deemed as malcontents or "a bad culture fit" quickly find themselves marginalized, ostracized, and even exercised. The qualities that get them hired are the ones that get them fired. Yet, these rebels and nonconformists often embody the very leadership qualities organizations so desperately need to navigate disruption and adapt to the "new normal" of constant change. Along the way you'll learn: We are firing leaders who have the qualities needed to navigate ongoing disruption Leaders aren't being developed the way they NEED and want Organizations with disruptive leadership outperform others over 4X Additional Resources: Paul's Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Global Leadership Forecast 2018: https://www.ddiworld.com/glf2018/leadership-strategy

Our minds are a beautiful thing. They're also quite mysterious. There's still so much we don't understand about how our minds work and just like snowflakes - no two minds are alike. Yet this aspect of diversity is often overlooked when compared to the more traditional DEI frameworks such as the color of one's skin, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, to name a few. Inside the walls of our organizations leaders continue to focus on team fit and culture fit, insidiously and unintentionally ensuring that everyone should think and act the same. Reframing these differences in how everyone thinks, processes information, learns and works can help us recapture them as strengths. This episode with coach and consultant Shawn Gulyas of Humanworks8 on unlocking the power of the human mind is going to do just that.

With the clock ticking down toward 2023, millions of people feel they are living someone else's dream. Many are pondering a better future. But from the time we dreamed as kids without limits to the time we became responsible adults, some of us lost the ability to give ourselves permission to dream. Others simply don't make time or feel we don't deserve to dream. Why? Certified Dream Manager and Mental Fitness Coach Mark Cumicek blames it on what he calls a "dream deficit." Here's the good news. Mark has developed a 21 days of dreaming program that is really a strategic plan for life, a plan to become a more fully alive version of yourself. If you're feeling stuck, stressed, disengaged, or burned out, you'll want to hit play and listen to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization with Mark Cumicek.

It's been only 2 months since we last hosted these Wall Street luminaries, Dick Bove and Mat Van Alstyne, from Odeon Capital Group. But it seems we've experienced a decade of volatility and uncertainty since then in the job market, labor market, stock market, and global economy. We are undeniably living in the Never Normal. So what do these financial wizards see in their crystal ball for 2023? Do we need to buckle up or will we be pleasantly surprised? Are we going to beat inflation or enter a doom loop? What might we expect with jobs and unemployment? When will we see results from the CHIPS and infrastructure bills? How will the collapse of FTX impact us and we even touched on what is the future of Twitter? Whether you're planning to work, retire, or lead in 2023, you definitely want to grab your earbuds and tune in. Dick Bove might be a familiar face to some of you because he's been on television well over 1,500 times. If you missed DIck on TV, you might have seen his name in one of 10,000 media interviews. Dick is Chief Financial Strategist at Odeon Capital Group and a highly sought after thought leader for investors, the media and even the White House. Joining Dick is MAT VAN ALSTYNE, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Odeon Capital Group, a leading Wall Street executive. Mat and Dick team up each week on their podcast ODEON CAPITAL CONVERSATIONS, known for their well-informed outlook and views. Also joining us as cohost is John Aidan Byrne. John is an award-winning journalist, multi-media editor, and host of the popular podcasts DIG LIFE DEEP! and host and moderator of ODEON CAPITAL CONVERSATIONS.

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Future of Leadership expert Paul McCarthy, says it's time to address the increasing ineffectiveness of current approaches to preparing our leaders for the future. Listen in to his GGG Unleashed episodes each month for content that will get you rethinking, reinventing, and regenerating the future of your leadership. Follow wherever you get your audio.

With busy schedules and juggling kids, school, work, and a gazillion other things, it's no wonder that so many workers are running on empty. Once a badge of honor, sleep deprivation is taking on its toll on work productivity and employee performance. In fact, research shows that lack of sleep can have many dangerous consequences both for the person lacking sleep and for those around them. Dr. Phil Gehrman, an expert in sleep disorders at the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia VA Medical Center, is our guest and explores how sleep apnea, sleep disorders, and even insomnia impact not only our physical and mental health, but our ability to get work done. During this episode, we'll explore topics like: Why sleep is not just a family affair, but a business one too. How sleeping at work can make employees more productive How to mitigate the negative impact of working from home on good sleep How employers can get employees to perform better by sleeping more What sleep will look like in the metaverse And are you ready for this: How to treat Insomnia with an algorithm!

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Vivian Blade, resilience and inclusive leadership expert, bestselling author, and top 100 HR influencer, is our first thought partner on GGG Unleashed. Tune in to her monthly episodes as Vivian reveals workforce and workplace trends and shares valuable tips to help leaders like you build better workplaces. Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned CEO, Vivian Blade has something to offer everyone who wants to develop as a leader. Follow wherever you get your audio.

In recent years, servant leadership has become a buzzword. However, some people believe many executives use it as a way to appear more compassionate and humble without making any real changes. But not today's guest. Jeff Blade is the real deal. He exudes servant leadership every single day. It's part of his fabric and has made a significant impact in every organization he touches. And the list is impressive: Steak & Shake, Vera Bradley, Matilda Jane, and Herff Jones to name a few. What is servant leadership and why is it gaining popularity? During this episode, Jeff shares his insights on servant leadership, how it helped him become successful, and how it can be used to create lasting change in organizations.

Geeks, Geezers, Googlization has been on the air for over four years now, and we're still going strong. Our hosts, Ira Wolfe and Jason Cochran, are committed to providing content to help the Googlization Nation navigate the never-normal world we live in, which is why we're bringing more future of work content to the feed. GGG Unleashed episodes will feature expert advice from a wide range of thought leaders with easily digestible and actionable insights on how to adapt, grow, and even thrive no matter how many shifts hit your plans.

This episode was not just another podcast episode! Today, our guests are your hosts: Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran. For instance, learn how the wage gap between "job switchers" and "job stayers" is at an all time high. How some organizations are helping employees discover meaningful work with a simple 5 minute icebreaker! How Wolfe and Cochran plan to unleash the GGG podcast with future of work super-thought leaders in 2023. In the world of a gazillion podcasts, it's easy to get lost. Our goal is to set us apart, to engage in conversations that you want to hear and share. To make you think differently. To challenge the status quo. To make sense of this Never-Normal era and to help find better solutions for growing and thriving in a VUCA world. That's what got Geeks Geezers and Googlization into the top 1% of podcasts. You don't want to miss what we had in store for you today, including an opportunity to win a free copy of Ira's new co-authored book, Create Great Culture in a Remote World. Resources mentioned during the podcast: U.S. Labor Market Outlook, November 2022. Download. Create Great Culture in a Remote World. Buy Now. Unlock My WHY. Learn More. GGG Unleashed. Coming Soon on this channel. Perfect Labor Storm. Watch.

The pandemic changed the way business is done forever. Once employees got a taste of working remotely and adjusted to a new lifestyle, there was little chance of getting workers back to the office on an everyday basis. While more than 59% of workers are now more attracted to jobs that provide flexibility via remote work, nearly 6 out of 10 executives and business owners are pushing back and demanding workers return to the office. One common reason given by managers is that you can't create a great culture with a remote workforce and workplace. Joining us for this episode are four of America's top business coaches (Ira S Wolfe, Vanessa Hunter, Jennifer Marshall, and James Thorne) who will share tips on how to lead teams that thrive without being in person.

HR doesn't live in a vacuum. To help shape the future of work, it must connect the needs inside the business with the demands and consequences of an ever-changing environment. Continuous improvement is no longer enough. To respond to today's Never Normal challenges, HR needs to not just improve but reinvent itself. Front and center are what distinguished authors and human capital strategists Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor call the four environmental D's which will impact the four internal W's (work, worker, workplace, worth). Much to the dismay of many leaders, success won't happen if they focus just on workplace strategy. It's about humanizing the approach to human capital. Join us for this provocative, disruptive, and robust conversation about how the valuation of human capital is quickly changing, outlined in their just released book: Humanizing Human Capital.

How effectively do your leaders and employees deal with a co-worker's grief, stress, and burnout? Do they respond as Fixit Frank, Silent Sam, Cheer-up Cheryl, or Buckup Bobby? With all the uncertainty, angst, stress, and burnout permeating workplaces, maybe it's time for an Empathy SWAT Team and an empathy toolkit too. Workplace Empathy Advocate Liesel Mertes and the founder of Handle with Care Consulting joins us with her team of empathy avatars to unlock the benefits of practicing empathy at work and how to get better at it. We are all first responders in our own way. Oftentimes, managers and co-workers are the first ones to see when something is wrong but aren't the best equipped to deal with it. In a Never-Normal world with perpetual uncertainty, increasing angst, and an epidemic level of burnout, empathy matters. What needs to change? Who is responsible? Are some people just better suited to be empathic leaders? Can empathy be learned? What can leaders and HR do? What if all of us could be workplace first responders who have a basic toolkit that helps to stabilize and connect with people in a way that matters?

We live in a time where the call for environmental and social governance (ESG) grows louder every day. But is it B.S. or a good business strategy? Stakeholders, customers, and vendors all want businesses to operate in a more responsible way. It's also coming from employees. What does this mean for business? And while it may seem like a daunting task, there are many small changes that can be made to start moving in the right direction. Dora Lutz, author of The Aspirational Business and the creator of the course Business Planning for Social Entrepreneurs at Purdue University, reveals why ESG isn't only the right thing to do but a good business strategy too. She will explain what ESG is, why it is becoming more important, and how ESG became a $27 trillion business, growing at 20% per year.

People are overwhelmed, burned out, and just exhausted- not just at work, but at home. You might think that's old news and there's nothing new to see here, which is exactly the reason you want to watch and listen to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. CEO and Head of Research Sarah White from the research and advisory firm aspect43 joined us to dig into the company's just released new report, Insights at Work 2022. The results of how post-pandemic life is impacting work, how work is impacting life, and how tech is impacting both, are troubling! Many employees are responding with their feet or quiet quitting. So what are employers and HR tech firms doing to take care of their most important asset? How are they responding? What can you do better and differently to attract new talent and keep the talent you want? Hint: you don't want to miss this episode.

Paul "Mac" McCarthy is on a mission to change the future of leadership. Why? Because he believes the current approach to leadership is filled with hypocrisy, uncaring, and ego-based leadership landmines. He's experienced this first-hand after being fired from four executive roles over his 25-year career for doing what he was hired to do … and for calling out leaders about a broken leadership system. Paul doesn't say what he believes, he walks the talk and brings a fresh approach to the future of leadership. Paul just completed his book The F.I.R.E.D Leader; Reinventing the Future of Leadership (available 2023) and he shares the 5 F.I.R.E.D. leadership qualities during this episode. Are you ready to have an honest, candid, crucial conversation about the future of leadership? This is a conversation you can't afford to miss.

What's next for jobs and the economy heading into 2023? Will we enter a recession? How long will it last? Will we see more layoffs and a reversal of remote work? Will labor shortages ease? These are just a few of the top-of-mind business trending topics discussed on this special episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Guests included Wall Street veterans, Odeon Capital Group's Richard Bove and Mat Van Alstyne, along with Odeon Capital Conversations host and moderator John Aidan Byrne. You are not going to want to miss this very special episode, recorded live on September 7, 2022. You'll hear about what's going on at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan when it comes to remote work and technology, how employment is shifting, why the birth-death ratio isn't what you think it is, how employers will need to fill open jobs, the future of college systems, the gig economy, how the future of fossil fuels will impact economic and jobs growth, the rising cost of Social Security and other programs, and most importantly: why these Wall Street veterans see the United States as a bed of opportunity and growth. Richard Bove is Odeon Capital's Financial Strategist. Mr. Bove has been an analyst, research director, financial strategist, and, for brief periods a portfolio manager, in the past 52 years in which he has been in the business. His advice has been sought by investors, government officials, the media, and on two occasions the White House. He has appeared on television over 1,500 times and interviews related to his comments have appeared in the print media over 10,000 times. Mathew Van Alstyne, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, heads the Research department and manages the operations of Odeon. John Aidan Byrne is an award-winning journalist and host of the popular podcasts Dig Life Deep and Odeon Capital Conversations.

Recruiting and hiring top talent is top of mind these days, from C-Suite executives to Main Street business owners. But getting top results for many companies is elusive. To help our listeners solve the hiring puzzle, we reached out to the "Sherlock Holmes of recruitment" and father of "Performance-Based Hiring," Lou Adler, founder of The Adler Group, is one of the top bloggers on LinkedIn's Influencer program, with over 1.3 Million followers. His company's new mobile-ready learning platform – Win-Win Hiring Learning Systems – provides instant access to all the tools needed to find and hire outstanding talent. Lou Adler is the CEO and founder of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems – a consulting and training firm helping recruiters and hiring managers around the world source, interview, and hire the strongest and most diverse talent. Lou is the author of the Amazon top-10 best-seller, Hire With Your Head (John Wiley & Sons, 3rd Edition, 2007), The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired (Workbench Media, 2013) and the Lynda.com Performance-based Hiring video training program.