Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show

The HR Indiana Conference is one of the largest regional human resources conferences in the United States. For the 1st time in 3 years, everything will be in-person and under one roof! There are over 50 speakers scheduled, including keynotes from Marc Effron, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Val Grubb, plus 50 concurrent sessions. No matter if you are just starting out as an HR Generalist, or you are a Senior VP of HR, HR Indiana has just the right education for you. Joining Geeks Geezers and Googlization co-hosts Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran for this special live stream episode will be the 2022 Conference Chair, JoDee Curtis. Ira and Jason will also be speaking at the event. Ira: Monday, August 29, No App to Adapt Jason: Monday August 29, Creating Ideal Employee Experiences - 4 Principles Connection You can learn more about Indiana SHRM's HR Conference at https://hrindianashrm.org/conference. Past Geeks Geezers and Googlization guests who will also be speaking include Marc Effron, Kevin Grossman, Vivian Blade, and Jodi Brandstetter.

What we don't know about burnout ... but should! Feeling the effects of burnout? You're not alone. The statistics are sobering. The impact is tragic. A McKinsey survey recently revealed that 3 out of 10 workers are experiencing burnout. Gallup's State of the Workplace found that 19% of employees are miserable. The WHO recognizes burnout as a worldwide crisis. While employers often associate burnout with lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover, the ultimate cost is much worse. Are employers doing enough? What can they do better to help extinguish burnout? This week's guests Terri and Rob Bogue, authors of Extinguish Burnout, share why stress is like a payday loan, why depression is a close cousin of burnout, and tips to grow personal agency that deters feeling burned out.

Sharing your ideas is never without fear. Especially at work, and fear can lead to a slew of other negative emotions that greatly impact your job. You start to get worried. You're nervous. But you still know deep inside you need to speak up. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Stephen Shedletzky, accomplished Leadership Coach, advisor, and author, shares what it means to create a safe work environment in which people feel like they can and should speak up. As you listen, you'll learn how to create better environments and cultures that boost morale and encourage personal connection. Resources: Gallup Global Emotions Report Power, For All by Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro Give and Take by Adam Grant The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmonson Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Emotional Agility by Susan David Googlization Nation Newsletter GGG SHRM Credit

When we talk about difficult jobs, rarely does anyone mention leading yourself. Leadership is typically focused on others and leadership development is built on leading, managing, and inspiring others. But before you can lead others well, you must be able to lead yourself, says author and Invisible Roots author Sarah Andreas. All of us have invisible roots, beliefs we tend to ignore, but like roots on a tree, they hold us back. Listen to the three lead-yourself practices Sarah will share to help expose and uncover those roots. In addition to Invisible Roots, Sarah is the author of Women Who Ride.

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to knowing your workforce's skills. Instead of focusing on employee counts, maybe it's time to focus on job skills count! After 50 years of job analysis and billions of dollars spent on recruitment, training, and development, most companies have no clue what job skills their current employees have or need. Mike Kritzman, CEO of SkillNet, believes he's cracked the code to help companies inventory their skills and get personalized upskilling and reskilling. With labor market shortages expected to last through most of the 2030s, reskilling your employees will no longer be optional. Join us for this episode when Mike reveals how to create a skills inventory and what's involved in personalized training.

The pandemic has forced millions of people to take a long hard look at their lives and question what is really important to them, leading to a torrent of people abandoning their careers, relationships, and other commitments. Dr. WHY, otherwise known as Dr. Gary Sanchez, believes this could be an opportunity for people to find out what they truly want in life. He's on a mission to help 1 billion people not just unleash their WHY but their HOW and WHAT, too. Can you say your WHY? Did you choose your career by default but are not ready to start your new chapter …but don't know how? Are you ready to unleash your why? Start here. Dr. Gary Sanchez is an International speaker, author, dentist, and inventor as well as the bestselling author of the book You Had Me at WHY which helps readers deep dive into understanding who they are and strip away their masks to see their real gifts and then equip them to be themselves by living their WHY.os. He discovered the 9 WHYs, built the WHY operating system, developed the WHY Discovery Tool, and founded the WHY Institute.

Why is it always difficult to make big changes and start something new? Not seeing immediate results can be disheartening, but it's by challenging ourselves and trying new things that we grow as individuals. Sometimes we just need that extra push. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Whitney Johnson, the CEO of Disruption Advisors, shares her insight on the importance of monitoring growth. As you listen, you'll learn how to understand where you are in your own development so you can continue to grow and help others do the same. You'll also gain insight into why experiencing disruption can be the catalyst you need to start something new. Resources: Get your copy of Smart Growth by Whitney Johnson Sign up for Whitney's Disruption Advisors' Newsletter Check out the Googlization Nation Newsletter Get your SHRM credits

Trying to be confident in today's Never Normal world is tough. Many experts suggest you should just fake it til you make it. But not so fast, says this episode's Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization guest, Alex Perry - a recovering anxious high achiever! What if you're not good at faking it? In a world of perpetual uncertainty where we are bombarded by "Sunday best" expectations boasted by others on social media and pretentious standards, where and how does the average person keep up and fit in? How can anxious high achievers overcome imposter syndrome? Having started her business from the ground up and navigated around career hurdles and life disruptions, Alex Perry understands what it's like to struggle with confidence and is ready to share her tips for success with Googlization Nation. Alex is the author of Minivan Mogul: A Crash Course in Confidence for Women.

Doing the bare minimum is over, says Hacking HR founder Enrique Rubio. It could even make you unemployable in the near future. Enrique believes that HR can do better and is on a mission to create the best HR that ever existed. When we first spoke with Enrique over 3 years and 200 episodes ago, his "baby," Hacking HR, was in its infancy. That was then. This is now. Hacking HR is now a global learning community including over 200,000 LinkedIn followers representing HR and business leaders, HR practitioners, vendors, and consultants focused on building better workplaces and leveraging the intersection of work, technology, and people. What does HR need to do differently to hack HR? What are HR's biggest challenges? Is outsourcing HR a solution? What role should algorithms play in hiring? Join us for this robust, candid, and insightful conversation about HR's role in shaping the future of work.

It's no secret that the pandemic was a catalyst for the shift that hit everyone's workplace plans. It ripped back the crumbling facade of a connection between people and work that was accepted for nearly two centuries. But Dr. Marie Gervais believes our "idea of work has become disconnected from what it means to be human" and that is about to change. The pandemic awakened a sleeping giant and today's workforce is demanding employers take a more holistic approach to work. Dr. Marie Gervais is our guest this week and will help us rethink destructive workplace cultural assumptions and reimagine how better and different management skills can put humanity back into work. Her new book "The Spirit of Work" was just released. Dr.Gervais holds a PhD in Culture and Learning in the Workplace. Through her work in leadership training, she has coached more than 500 supervisors, managers, and business owners for career and business success. She hosts the Culture and Leadership Connections podcast, which features interviews with diverse leaders in a variety of professions.

To say that talent acquisition is challenging these days is a blinding flash of the obvious. Why it is so difficult seems to be where all consensus disappears. The convergence of a tight labor market and shifting worker expectations have certainly contributed to a record-setting number of job openings and quits. But there is another serious contender for the reason why your business isn't attracting enough qualified applicants: candidate resentment. Hosts Jason Cochran and Ira S Wolfe are excited to welcome back Kevin Grossman and Adela Schoolderman, co-authors of the new book "Candidate Experience: How to Improve Talent Acquisition to Drive Business Performance," to update you on what they've learned from interviewing over 1.25 million candidates from over 1,200 employers and what it takes to become a candidate experience champion. Other Resources: Download Ivanti 2022 Report: The Need for Improved Digital Employee Experience Join Googlization Nation Visit The Talent Board

Global wellbeing and employee engagement are cratering according to the 2022 Gallup State of the Workplace report. With only 9% of employees thriving and engaged, mentoring could be just what employers need to save attract and retain workers. Elisa Garn had the good fortune to experience the benefits of mentoring firsthand throughout her career, so she launched LevelNext, an online platform focused on connecting workers with mentors. She's ready to make sure others experience eye-popping rewards of mentoring like these: 25% of people mentored experience an increase in salary. Nine out of 10 mentored employees are happy in their jobs. Mentored employees are 5 times more likely to be promoted.

A toxic culture has ten times more impact on attrition than compensation, according to MIT's Sloan Review. In this episode, Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta, discusses culture killers and how to stop them. She also shares strategies for building community at work, holding leaders accountable, and investing in lasting change. Resources: MIT Sloan Review: Toxic Culture Is Driving the Great Resignation Brown Table Talk Podcast

Where have all the workers gone? When will labor shortages ease? What can companies do to access and retain qualified and skilled employees? For over 20 years, Ira S Wolfe has been forecasting The Perfect Labor Storm. It's no longer coming. It's arrived. A record number of vacant jobs, historic waves of resignations, and widening skill gaps are disrupting everything from production floors and operating rooms to classrooms and supply chains. These labor shortages are not a blip on the radar but long-term labor patterns. This storm will not blow over and solutions will not appear by themselves. Businesses and workers are playing in a new sandbox. Future of Work Global Thought Leader Ira S Wolfe reveals how we got into this mess and what companies must do to fill open positions despite The Perfect Labor Storm.

What employer wouldn't want to save $11,000 per employee? That is just one of the benefits associated with embracing remote work. But Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics, recognizes 100% remote work may not be feasible for all organizations which is why she says a hybrid approach is the perfect compromise. In this episode, Kate discusses the upsides of adapting what work looks like. As you listen, you'll learn how to navigate the challenges of remote work, maximize productivity, and leverage technology. Resources: Telework savings calculator Whitepapers and research from Global Workplace Analytics

There is nothing worse than having a conversation with someone and feeling like they wish they can be doing anything besides listening to you? Admit it. Whether it's your boss, customer, spouse, or kids, we've all been there. So what do you need to do to get people's undivided attention, to put down their phones (plus a gazillion other distractions) and want to listen to you? During this episode, we get right to the heart of brain science with our guest Dr. Ali Atkison, one of the foremost authorities on how the adult brain learns. She will reveal her secret sauce for connecting and communicating better as well as dispelling a few communication myths such as attention span and multitasking. Dr. Ali (Friederichs) Atkison is the president of ROI Communication Solutions, which provides speaking, consulting, and training services in professional communication skills backed by the science of how the adult brain learns.

Do you feel stuck? Just going through the motions? Living someone else's dream? Everyone knows that when you want to improve your physical health, lose weight, and get ready to show off that beach body as you head into summer, you head to the gym, right? Physical exercise is even recognized as a great way to get rid of stress - and we certainly have our share of stress to carry around these days. But where do you go to tune up your mental health, live the best version of yourself, or as Cory Chadwick calls it, "Live Your 10?" While training at his Crossfit gym, Cory had his "aha" moment. If you can work out with a group, why not a mental gym for your mind? What's a mental gym? Where do you learn to be great? What do you really want out of life? Cory joins Geek Geezers and Googlization to help our listeners and members of Googlization Nation take back control of their lives, and stop living a default future.

What does the best academic science say about how people and companies operate together? Here to tell us is Marc Effron, Founder and President of The Talent Strategy Group, and co-author of Harvard Business Review books One Page Talent Management and 8 Steps to High Performance. In this episode, Marc shares his top learnings on talent management, the difference between high performance and high potential, and even his best coaching tip. As you listen, you'll learn how to scale talent management, set better goals, and accelerate your high-potential employees. Resources: One Page Talent Management by Marc Effron 8 Steps to High Performance by Marc Effron Articles, videos, and research by The Talent Strategy Group

Transitioning from in-person work to work-from-anywhere teams is undoubtedly different. Building culture, connectivity, collaboration, and engagement can be awkward. How can businesses create the space to collaborate, connect, and communicate in a remote and hybrid workplace? Scott Novis, Founder of GameTruck, believes we need to be intentional about playing together and that the disconnection and loneliness that remote workers feel can be flipped through fun and games. During this episode, Scott shares what leaders can do to be more intentional about sustaining culture, connecting, collaborating, and communicating with remote teams.

"Relationship building is the number one skill set you can have and being involved in community is the core that builds systems for you to really make the most of that skill." Nikki Lewallen is a partnership and relationship growth expert. As Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at PeopleForward Network, Nikki knows just how important a sense of community is during these very disconnected times. In this episode, Nikki, Jason, and Ira discuss how to build meaningful relationships and find meaningful work. As you listen, you'll be inspired to start connecting with like-minded people so you can best achieve your goals. Resources: The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly Ikigai

More than 50 years the futurist Alvin Toffler described a future human condition called "future shock": a shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time." Welcome to 2022, when SHIFT seemed to hit all our plans, leaving many of us all FCDD*up (*Frustrated-Confused-Disappointed-Distracted). During this episode, hosts Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran will explore a few of the trends reshaping business and personal lives, from The Perfect Labor Storm, toxic cultures, stress, and burnout to hybrid work. Jason and I are joined by award-winning journalist and Dig Life Deep podcast host John Aidan Byrne, who introduces his new weekly workforce segment which puts Ira Wolfe on the Future Shock 2.0 hot seat to discuss critical workforce and workplace trends. Listen to the 1st segment here (about the 5:00 mark).

The New Normal will be Never Normal, VUCA is our kryptonite, and adaptability will be our superpower. Our future isn't just about digital transformation and how digital you are but how you are digital, says this episode's guest Greg Verdino. There is a whole generation of new workers who are embracing Web3 as a model. It's almost like gig workers on steroids, where they are building their own day job across 5 or 6 or 10 Web3 projects. Some are working for cash, others for crypto and tokens. To what extent will there be an ecosystem of workers rather than employees in a company? To grow and thrive, we (business and people) need to address not just digital but economic, social, cultural, environmental, political, and even biological disruptions. Greg shares what he believes is the real goal for any business transformation, why adaptability will be our superpower, his playbook for change: The Adapt Manifesto, and what he believes will be the next Never Normal disruption. Greg is a founder of The Alpha Collective, a premium community that helps executives unlock the value and opportunities in the business of Web3–the next iteration of the internet and the next disruptive driver of business transformation. He is also a partner in VERDINO, a consultancy that helps technology companies engage buyers and drive demand through powerful brand stories and compelling content marketing.

Nothing scares people more than the unknown. And the concentration of the uncertainty the world is currently experiencing is unprecedented. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, author, speaker, and leadership trainer, Dr. Joe Serio, talks about how he went from being afraid of everything to hanging around the Russian mafia and the KGB. As you listen, you'll learn how to take control of what scares you by putting your fears into perspective and acknowledging what you can and cannot control. Resources: Vodka, Hookers, And The Russian Mafia by Joe Serio

Inclusion has officially become a buzzword. Companies tout it all the time, but it's mostly all talk, little action. It's time for them to stand up and read the writing on the wall. While 80% of employees want to work for an inclusive company, a recent report byJoshBersin.com revealed that 80% of companies are merely going through the motions. Inclusion is not only the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do. Inclusion can help businesses attract and retain top talent, increase customer loyalty and build stronger relationships with key partners. How can your company turn lip service into reality? Let us give you a sneak peek: Inclusion is a feeling and the reality of inclusion varies with the individual. Ever wonder how you can prevent DEI strategies from turning into reverse discrimination? Yep, we even dared to talk about that too. Inclusion expert Amy C Waninger has a plan for you and she shares it on this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization. Amy will help demystify inclusion, discuss inclusive leadership, and reveal what inclusive cultures look like, including her essential 3 steps to move organizations in this direction. Amy is the founder and CEO at Lead at Any Level, a firm that works with organizations on building inclusive cultures and diverse leadership pipelines for a sustainable competitive advantage. Her clients include the likes of Microsoft, PayPal, and Delta Faucet.

Relationship intelligence is a missed opportunity for managers and businesses. It helps leaders excel and communicate better. But many leadership development and workplace training programs follow a "one-size-fits-most" approach. That's just not enough to help leaders be their best, according to our guest leadership communication expert Michael Piperno, Founder of The Comvia Group. Effective communication requires a whole lot more than just using the right words. It takes "relationship intelligence" or RQ: improving communication effectiveness by applying the science of relationships. Join Ira, Jason, and Michael in this conversation about what it takes to turn good leaders into great ones and mediocre workers into top talent.

A paycheck alone isn't enough anymore. Meaningful compensation and recognition have become just as important. So how can you show your people appreciation to both attract and retain talent? In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Sarah McVanel, a leading recognition expert and author, sheds light on some myths that get in the way of acknowledging others. Sarah also breaks down how practicing recognition can help you create an army of recruiters. As you listen, you'll hear simple ways to recognize others and understand what meaningful compensation looks like. Resources: Greatness Magnified The Flip Side of Failing by Sarah McVanel

We've gone from phone, to email, to text, to video. Communication is constantly evolving. Are you adapting with them to make sure you're both heard and, more importantly, understood? In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, leadership communication and influence expert Dr. Laura Sicola discusses the subtle changes that make communication more effective. As you listen, you'll hear tips on how to bring your in-person best to video so people take notice and retain the information you're presenting. Resources: Laura's Ted Talk

Remember the good old pre-pandemic days when people woke up, showered, got dressed, crawled through long commutes, and searched for a coveted parking spot, just so that they could sit at a desk in a building to do work? Today, workers demand flexibility - to work from everywhere, anywhere, at any time. Building an Everywhere Workplace is not just an essential talent strategy. To navigate the labor market in this Never-Normal era, it's essential you can differentiate the opportunities from the landmines. You are in for a real treat today. As the worst of the pandemic seemed to be falling behind us, it's doubtful anyone listening today will be surprised to learn the long-anticipated return to normal has been anything but predictable, adequate, or normal. That is certainly true when one observes the back-to-work initiatives. What do workers say about hybrid work, remote work, and in-person work? How do women, men, and different generations feel? No matter the approach, what steps must companies take to ensure their system networks are secure and employees enjoy an optimal digital experience? Listen in to this special edition of The Geeks Geezers Googlization Show when we were joined by Ivanti's CEO Jeff Abbott and Global VP David Shepherd to discuss the results of the just-released Ivanti Everywhere Workplace Report.

Workers are stressed. Many employees are burned out, running on fumes. Symptoms of stress and burnout are proliferating. A recent McKinsey report revealed that nearly 1 out of every 4 employees has moderate needs for counseling and psychotherapy. The World Health Organization estimates the impact of mental health symptoms on absenteeism, presenteeism, and loss of productivity is costing the global economy over $1 Trillion per year. Unfortunately, stress and burnout still carry a stigma and employers struggle to deal with them effectively. In this Geeks Geezers Googlization episode, we tackle the topics of workplace burnout and meaningful work. We'll hear from Burnout and Meaningful Work Expert David Shar who will share what burnout is, what causes it, and how leaders can fix it by helping workers find purpose in work and passion for their job. What's different about work stress and burnout this time? David Shar believes the pandemic created the perfect storm for a crisis of workplace stress and burnout, where you have this loss of control coupled with the loss of support. Millions of workers escaped into their own cocoons and jerry-rigged home offices. They didn't have the level of deep interaction and routine that typically helps us move through a disruptive crisis like this. Contrary to popular belief, work stress and burnout were increasing long before the pandemic. Ironically, burnout was recognized by the World Health Organization for the first time in 2019 just a few months before the start of the COVID19 pandemic. Then the world hit pause. Our lives and routines got completely flipped on their head. We all had something that you don't normally get in a capitalistic, rat-race society. We had time to reevaluate. David is the founder of Illuminate PMC, David Shar, SHRM-SCP is a Keynote speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. David is also an adjunct instructor at the University of Maryland's Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master's Program.

To everyone else, it looked like Dr. Loubna Erraji had a perfect life. She is a high achiever, a neuroscientist with 20 years of experience encompassing scientific research, teaching, consulting, and coaching. She's held important academic positions and executive corporate roles. But despite her distinguished career and a long list of accomplishments, she wasn't happy. Nothing was working in her life and job until she found a coach. One might wonder why high achievers like Loubna Erraji would need a coach. With nearly 4 out of 10 workers looking to change jobs and careers this year, a lot more people are throwing their hat in the I-want-more-out-of-life ring. A February article from the New York Times revealed that it's not just employees who are quitting their jobs but senior executives too. Their reasons vary - from just scratching that itch to take a break to reassess the role of work in their lives to want to pursue a new venture. In short, you could say they were searching for "it." Unfortunately finding "it" isn't a skill a lot of people have. This is precisely why you should just click now on this episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization. Dr. Erraji shares what "it" is and how everyone from front-line workers to executives can either find it or make it. What is it that drives some people to make bold moves while others accept their fate? Dr. Erraji will share her experience, her struggles, and how she found her purpose. She will then reveal the right ways to think about advancing your personal ambitions and professional career. Here's a bit more about her background and her journey. She is an ICF Certified Executive Coach, Neuroscientist, adjunct professor, and management consultant with more than 20 years of global experience encompassing scientific research, teaching, consulting, and coaching. Based out of the New York City and New Jersey area, she frequently travels abroad, and her work spans the globe across the US, Europe, and North Africa. Some of her clients are leaders at Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, banking, financial services, technology, higher education, and more, working with the likes of UBS, IBM, Prudential, Deloitte, Merck, AbbVie, BMS, to name a few. She's also the founder and CEO of her own consulting company called Advancis Consulting LLC, where she provides services to organizations and individuals committed to creating impactful leadership and high-performance environments.

The Great Resignation, The Great Attrition, The Big Quit - whatever you want to call it, Steve Browne isn't buying it. Steve, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's Pizzeria, says people aren't leaving the workforce, they are simply leaving places that don't value them as both a person and an employee. That's why Steve is making Larosa's an organization people want to be a part of by putting people first. And not just in theory, but in practice. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Steve shares how the changes he's made to LaRosa's hiring process have brought in unexpected candidates who add to the organization's culture. As you listen, you'll learn why you should do away with job descriptions and overarching policies and take a more individual-focused approach to your team members. Resources: Steve's HR Blog

For Kiersten Rippeteau, purpose, meaning, and company culture aren't just lofty words but high-impact actions. Unfortunately for many business leaders, they are just word-du-jour. They toss them around in the hopes something sticks. She, however, believes that every business can have a powerful positive impact on its employees, customers, and community. And for nearly 15 years, she has been helping leaders do exactly that - connect the dots between the business strategy, mission, and people. You are not going to want to miss this episode. Determined that every business can be a powerful source of positive impact, Kiersten Rippeteau started her consulting firm New Commodity with a mission to make authentic purpose a practical tool for every business to generate that impact and drive performance and organizational health. Her background is in business operations, leadership, and organizational strategy in healthcare, non-profits, food & beverage, and construction. Before heading down this professional path, Kiersten led groups of teens and adults on wilderness trips across the U.S. and Canada. Kiersten holds a master's of science in Management & Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University.

"We are now experiencing two, once-in-a-century trends happening at the same time—the labor shortage is one and the shift to remote work is the other." Gad Levanon, Chief Economist at the Burning Glass Institute, has won awards for accurately forecasting U.S. economic trends. What's his take on the shift to remote work? It's dramatically changing the labor and economic playing field. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Gad joins hosts Ira Wolfe and Jason Cochran to break down the numbers behind the labor shortage and discuss ways businesses are adapting to keep filling job openings. Resources: A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz

On this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, show hosts Jason Cochran and Ira S Wolfe are joined by the Dulead leadership team of Eric Hiler and Scott Himes to explore the importance of growth mindset and how a micro-learning coaching experience can give everyone from the front-line to the C-Suite the power to make change work. While winning the gold at the Olympics is every athlete's goal, less than 3 percent of the athletes get an opportunity to stand atop the world stage. How these world-class athletes respond to untimely falls on the ice and aerial routines gone bad is really what separates the true champions from gifted athletes. Mindsets aren't just important for athletes. They play a crucial role in our parenting, leading, wellbeing, and business success too. One such critical mindset is the growth mindset. Listen to how you and your team can develop a growth mindset one day at a time. Click here to start the Growth Mindset journey here!

Last year over 18 billion dollars were infused into HR tech, yet only 40% of senior HR leaders say they have a digital transformation plan in place for their businesses. According to Chad Sowash, the issue isn't the tech, it's the planning and integration. Chad is an HR legend, especially in recruitment, and is currently co-host of "Chad and The Cheese," HR's most dangerous podcast. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Chad joins hosts Ira Wolfe and Jason Cochran to explore why so many HR leaders are stuck in the dark ages when it comes to their tech stack.

Burnout and stress are at all-time highs. In what has been dubbed The Great Resignation, over 26 million people have said adios to their bosses in just 5 months. Nearly one-third of the workforce has changed jobs over the past 12 months. Not only are more and better opportunities available, but a global study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence found that 78% of employees reported that their mental health was negatively impacted by the pandemic. Half of the workers say they're experiencing burnout. What can business leaders do to stem the mass exodus of workers and attract or retain the top talent it needs? How can they assure they have the right leaders in place? Vivian Blade, author of #1 Amazon best-selling book, Resilience Ready: The Leader's Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises, joins Geeks Geezers Googlization on this episode to unpack what needs to be done to thrive in these Never-Normal times. About Vivian Blade Recognized as one of Engagedly's Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2021, Vivian Blade is a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world's top brands to build better, more resilient workplaces, equipping leaders to solve the pressing burnout, turnover, and workplace culture challenges your company is struggling with right now.

In Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Ira Wolfe and Jason Cochran explore the new, challenge the old, and dare to push back on everybody who's said "When we're back to normal times…". Join them weekly for fresh conversations around all topics pertaining to talent management.

If there ever was a time that HR and business leaders needed to reimagine their future and how they approach managing people, it's right now. Ben M. Bensaou, author of Built to Innovate and Professor of Technology Management at INSEAD, (home of the Blue Ocean Strategy) says that HR "needs to begin taking "innovating seriously." Instead of reaching for one more piece of HR Tech (which is innovation), we need to create an innovating culture that gives people permission to innovate and take risks - motivating them to share ideas and contribute. We interviewed Ben on this week's Geeks Geezers Googlization Show. Ben was captivating. He'll leave you wanting more.

Imagine yourself loving to go to work, where your office workspace is equipped with perfect air quality, light, sound, and personalized design (even if you're left-handed!). This workspace helps you be more efficient and productive, all while offering flexible privacy and psychological safety. Mo Hamzian took his love for working at what he calls "analog coffee shops'' and started VEL, a hyper-localized tech-enabled, highly productive workplace based on a coffee shop concept. Sounds pretty good, right? Mo is betting hybrid, flexible, dedicated co-working spaces are here to stay and he's putting his money where his mouth is. Is Mo's vision of Workplace 3.0, the future of the workplace, correct? Will co-working replace working at the office and working from home? Are there better alternatives? With nearly every employer and worker struggling to figure out how, what, and where to work in this new world of Never-Normal, you don't want to miss what Mo Hamzian has to say.

Modern HR is not about HR, according to the "father of modern HR," Dave Ulrich. Dave has eloquently described the major stumbling block in HR's pursuit of change and leadership: HR is not about HR! For far too long HR has been clamoring that it wants a seat at the table. Dave's response: "If HR isn't at the table [in 2021,] you don't belong in HR!" So then ...what is HR about? Where does it belong? Why should a CEO rely on HR in the first place? Start by asking: What does HR contribute? HR is about contributing value to the marketplace. It's about making sure you have the right talent in the right places in the right culture. It's about leadership. These are just a few of the highlights you'll hear! Few words were minced and truths were told about why HR is not about HR and what role it must be playing. Grab a pen and paper (or your favorite digital device) because you'll definitely want to jot down a few notes. Then click here for this captivating interview with Thinkers 360 Top 5 HR Global Thought Leader Dave Ulrich. Dave is ranked as the #1 management guru by Business Week, profiled by Fast Company as one of the world's top 10 creative people in business, a top 5 coach in Forbes, and recognized on Thinkers50 as one of the world's leading business thinkers. Dave has written 30 books and over 200 articles. It's no surprise that he's been called the "HR thought leader of the decade."

Plagued by the double whammy of a record number of job openings and employee resignations, many companies have opened up their purse strings to toss money at revolving doors of talent. But according to Recruiter.com chairman and CEO Evan Sohn, who is at the epicenter of what is going on, 75 percent of candidate priorities are not compensation-related. Paying more money isn't the long-term solution. So what is? What's going wrong in the job and labor markets and what must companies do right now to fix it? What can you expect in 2022? Right before Evan's interview, Recruiter.com released their 6 Recruiting Predictions for 2022 beginning with this #1 headbanger: It will be an employee's job market through at least the first half of 2022! What's behind this shift? Let's start with the job-hopper economy, remote work, hybrid workforce, and diversity. You're not going to want to miss this episode. Click play now.

Making the right business (and personal) decisions heading into 2022 can be freaking terrifying! We want certainty and predictability. We're experiencing "VUCA-fatigue" from all the Volatility-Uncertainty-Complexity-Ambiguity). We're hungry for facts and answers. Unfortunately facts these days get lost in the noise, misinformation, and abundance of bulls***. That's why in one of our most favorite Geeks Geezers Googlization episodes each year, we're excited to welcome the experts from ITR Economics and this year we get to talk with Jackie Greene, Vice President of Economic and an "Economics Geek." Here's why it's so important you pay attention to what Jackie has to say: ITR Economics holds the remarkable distinction of being the oldest privately held forecasting firm in the country (USA) and most accurate with a forecasting accuracy rate of 94.7% since 1985! Their employment forecast accuracy is even higher than that - 99% in most years. What's ahead for jobs and hiring? Will businesses still struggle to fill open positions? Will workers continue to quit jobs and reshuffle careers? Beyond the threat of COVID and its variants, what economic and labor trends should we be watching? Are we headed for more growth or a recession? Which industries will see the most growth or contraction? How will the Infrastructure Bill impact us, who will benefit, and when? What you'll learn here is there is no going back to normal or magic bullet solutions. But there is a way to make smarter decisions heading into 2022 and that starts right here. It's time to click play.

If you're thinking that the first place to start a career change is your resume, think again. On this week's episode of the GGG Show, we're thrilled to welcome expert career transition coach, Amy Sanchez, of Swim Against The Current. And she has a tip for you: if the first thing you do before changing jobs is to get your resume ready, history will likely repeat itself! With the Great Awakening in full swing, many folks are seeking out greener pastures in their professional lives. The movement is jaw-dropping with 2/3 of American workers reflecting on their purpose and 1/2 reconsidering the work they do. Simply put - most people are looking to make better career choices and do work they enjoy. Talk about the #shifthittingyourplans! Amy suggests this: While listening to our inner voice may be a critical first step, having an advisor or coach to help you navigate those uncharted career waters is not only helpful and recommended. After all, this is one of the most important decisions we all make in our lives - so we better get it right. Amy helps business leaders clarify and pursue their ideal career path and hone their leadership style so they can maximize their happiness, impact, and earning potential. Among the many things we'll discuss with Amy are her 5 questions to ask if you're thinking about a career change. Please join us as we explore how to find work and careers we enjoy in a very VUCA-world!

Schools are opening back up but education will never be the same. Let's start with a record number of teacher vacancies, alarming quit rates, and 1 out of 9 high schools that produce more dropouts than graduates. What changes are needed? Like teachers, answers are in short supply. But our guest today Dr. Kevin Berkopes of Crossroads Education and his team are tackling this issue head-on by researching, testing, and incubating disruptive concepts in education to prepare students for the future of work. He offers up one of the most innovative approaches you can hardly imagine - outsourcing education as a service! While the world is re-imagining the future of work, we must also reimagine the future of education. We are excited and grateful to welcome special guest, Dr. Kevin Berkopes to The Geeks, Geezers, Googlization Show "stage." Join us as we explore how to reimagine the future of education to meet the demands of tomorrow!

The much anticipated post-pandemic return to work has gotten off to a very rocky start. Getting hybrid work to work it seems is definitely tougher than going all-in on in-person or all-remote. A recent survey conducted by BambooHR revealed that one in three (37%) office workers actually said they feel worse being in the office than they did at their lowest point during remote work—and we can all remember some pretty low lows from the past year. Making all-or-none decisions as well as the wrong hybrid model creates a Catch-22 for employers: force employees to report back to their desks and some will quit. Close the office and others will jump ship. It seems flexibility has soared to the top of employee demands almost overnight, catching companies flat-footed without a playbook. What's the right recipe to get the best of both worlds? How can your company reap the benefits of hybrid work and avoid the headaches? Scott Hirsch, a co-founder of TalentMarketplace, joins Geeks Geezers Googlization to explore the future of hybrid work and share a few tips on finding the perfect hire. Scott is a young entrepreneur with passions that lie in enabling business processes through the innovative use of technology. He met his business partners while at Simon Frasier University, and with $3,000 the three of them started TalentMarketplace. Their goal is to help companies find the best talent and help candidates find the perfect job.

It's your choice. What will it be in 2022? There is no get-out-of-jail-free card to escape uncertainty. Change is accelerating and there is no pause button. Our Geeks Geezers Googlization Show guest this week is no stranger to the show. Keith Campagna, long-term listeners might remember, was the 1st GGG co-host, before leaving to pursue his 2 life passions - sales and life-work integration. Keith shares why work-life balance just isn't enough anymore and why we need to cancel our "default factor." He is transforming how employers create value for their employees and workers find positivity, productivity, and personal satisfaction, as well as changing how the HR tech world grows revenues with The ROI Shop.

On the Geeks, Geezers, & Googlization Show as we welcome Gil Cohen, Founder of Employee Experience Design, to discuss the changing demand conditions from employees. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me! Employees may not be singing this classic hit to their employers, but they're certainly telling them what they want and need in many other ways. Forty percent of the American workforce is expected to quit their current jobs by the end of the year even without another offer in hand (McKinsey Q3 report). 90% of workers would trade money for purpose in the work that they do (Betterup) 51% want better work-life integration (McKinsey) 59% leave work feeling exhausted (SHRM) 30% dread going to work (SHRM) 26% do not feel emotionally safe at work (SHRM) 30% say their workplace culture makes them irritable at home (SHRM) Simply put...employers are swinging but missing employee expectations and employees are #swipingleft. Add to this the shrinking world population and expectation for many baby boomers to soon retire and the conclusion is clear. The pendulum is currently full tilt on the increasing demand-side while the supply side is dwindling. To get more employees to #swiperight, leaders must work with employees to create a clear and compelling Employee Experience plan. If you're a leader who's unsure what Employee Experience is and how to develop a plan for it, this episode's for you!

The Great Resignation is in full bloom. Quitting your job is no longer a black mark on your resume but a badge of honor on social media. No one should be surprised because complicated relationships rarely last very long. And yet up until just recently, most employers barely heard or intently ignored the shrill cries of employees: "Why don't my bosses care about me?" or "Why is it so hard for my company to listen to what I really need?" A quick fix is elusive but immediate change is essential if employers are to stem the turnover tsunami. Listen to this episode as we tackle this issue with Workforce #Retention expert, Cara Silletto. Cara literally wrote the book employee retention: "Staying Power - Why Your Employees Leave and How to Keep Them Longer." Let's face it. Employees are pushing back. After years of lip service to employee engagement and well-being, "enough is enough." Something's got to give, and as the past few months have shown, work still can't get done without workers. As employers brace for an unprecedented surge of more demands, higher wages, better opportunities, and "The Great Reset." During this episode, Cara reveals her best practices for becoming a M.A.G.N.E.T. brand for employment and tips to close the derisive gap between managers and employees.

Leadership expectations are being transformed every second of every day. What has become painfully clear is that the leadership skills of yesterday won't solve or even manage the problems of tomorrow. To find the skills and mindsets that leaders will need to successfully navigate a never-normal VUCA world, Jacob Morgan interviewed the top CEO's around the world (140 +) for his latest best-selling book, The Future Leader. Geeks Geezers Googlization is excited to welcome Jacob on this episode of The Geeks, Geezers, & Googlization Show. Jacob reveals what he calls The Notable 9 - 4 mindsets and 5 skills - that leaders need to adopt in order to thrive in the future of work. Here's a glimpse into what you'll hear. First, leaders will need to shift their approach and their organizations to a whole new world of work. The truth is that people are making different choices about what they do when they work, and where they work. As evidenced by the recent record-high quit rates, it now takes more than a paycheck to get employees to show up day after day. The workplace is expected to be a center of learning and offer a sense of purpose and well-being. This is one reason why 90 percent of employees have indicated they'd sacrifice money for meaning in the work they do. What can you do to make sure you get things right? Tune in. The Future Leader journey starts right here. Favorite quote: "Nobody likes the journey to Disneyland but everyone loves Disneyland when we get there."

We all have dreams. But the fact is that 7.5 out of 10 people have experienced loss, trauma, or betrayal and if people don't transform that energy, they transmit it. Many of these people become leaders of organizations! Over the last 18 pandemic months, there has been a lifetime supply of loss, trauma, and betrayal. The choice all of us need to make is whether we become victims or spur a transformation. This is a defining moment for employers. The employer-employee relationship is on trial. Will you succumb to The Great Resignation or shift to The Great Awakening. Mckinsey's Q3 report indicates that in many organizations their future is trending toward more nightmare than dream: 40% of employees are likely to leave their current job in the next 3-6 months even if they don't have another opportunity in hand. The challenge confronting leadership at this moment is the growing chasm between the jobs people are doing and the sense of fulfillment coming from it. Jonathan Dunn and his Dream Leader Institute live at this intersection of work and fulfillment. He believes dreams are the guides in creating those healthy connections that bring meaning and purpose to the work we do in our lives. Join us on this episode as we dare to dream how we fix broken workplaces and spark the fires of meaning and purpose to live our best lives and make our best contributions in the world. What is in your life that isn't making you happy? What is the common denominator in your life that is not working? How to align your peoples' dreams with your company purpose? Dare to Dream. Start with this conversation.