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In today’s episode, we are revisiting a conversation that I had with David Novak, the former CEO of Yum Brands. David and I talked about a variety of topics related to leadership, culture, and the future of work. One key theme that emerged was the importance of recognition in creating a positive workplace culture. David shared how he implemented a recognition program at Yum! Brands that encouraged employees to recognize and celebrate their colleagues' achievements. This program not only boosted morale and engagement but also contributed to the company's bottom line.  We also talked about the future of work and how technology is changing the way we work. David highlighted the importance of embracing new technologies and using them to drive innovation and growth.  ________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

6 Apr 202315min

This episode is the last part of my interview with Erin Meyer, a professor at INSEAD and the author of the book "No Rules Rules" which is all about the innovative culture at Netflix.  One of the most interesting aspects of this culture is the emphasis on candor and feedback. Erin explained how the company values honest feedback and encourages employees to be candid with each other, even if it means pointing out weaknesses or areas for improvement.  Erin also shared some insights into the company's other unique policies, such as no KPIs and no management by objectives. While these may seem counterintuitive to traditional business practices, they actually help create a more flexible and agile organization that can quickly pivot and adapt to new challenges. ___________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

5 Apr 202319min

This is the second part of my interview with Erin Meyer, a professor at INSEAD and the author of the book "No Rules Rules" which is all about the innovative culture at Netflix.  Erin shares her insights into the three pillars that make up Netflix's culture: talent density, candor, and freedom. She explains how Netflix hires rockstars and pays them more to increase talent density, encourages candid feedback among employees to improve communication and decision-making, and removes traditional management controls like vacation and travel policies to give employees more freedom.  We also discuss the challenges of balancing transparency with confidentiality and maintaining a sense of teamwork without job security. Erin shares examples of how other companies can adopt these principles and make them work for their own organizational culture.  ________________________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

4 Apr 202317min

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Julie Godin, the Co-Chair of the Board and Executive Vice-President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development at CGI - a renowned global IT and business consulting services firm with a workforce of over 90,000 team members. As a key leader in the company, Julie is responsible for ensuring the needs of CGI's three stakeholders - employees, clients, and shareholders - are met through her leadership in strategic planning, marketing, communications, and M&A functions. During our conversation, we dive into Julie's approach to strategic planning and the factors she considers to create effective plans that balance short-term and long-term thinking. We also explore how to address failures in strategic planning and the trends Julie is closely watching in her role. Tune in to gain insights from a seasoned executive who has driven growth and innovation at one of the world's leading technology consulting firms. ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

3 Apr 202343min

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Meyer, a professor at INSEAD and the author of the book "No Rules Rules" which is all about the innovative culture at Netflix.  In our conversation, Erin and I talked about the three pillars that make up Netflix's culture: talent density, candor, and freedom. We discussed how the company hires rockstars and pays them more to increase talent density, encourages candid feedback among employees to improve communication and decision-making, and removes traditional management controls like vacation and travel policies to give employees more freedom.  We also talked about the challenges that come with creating such a culture, including how to balance transparency with confidentiality and how to maintain a sense of teamwork without job security. __________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

31 Mars 202319min

In this episode of The Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan, we'll explore the three crucial components of the employee experience: physical space, technology, and corporate culture. Learn how to create a great experience for employees who aren't in the office, how to use technology to make your organization more human, and why leaders should embrace the corporate culture.  __________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

30 Mars 202314min

In this second part of the interview with Jay Papasan, the New York Times bestselling author of The One Thing, we   dive into a topic that's been on my mind lately - the importance of accountability and the danger of falling into a victim mentality.  Jay shares his insights on how to avoid victim thinking and take ownership of your life and career. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our starting points and looking for areas where we still have control. This mindset shift can empower us to create our own future, rather than feeling helpless and at the mercy of our circumstances.  __________ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

29 Mars 202314min

In this episode, I chat with Jay Papasan, co-author of "The One Thing", about productivity, time management, and personal development. We discuss how to identify your "one thing" and its importance for individuals and organizations. Here are some highlights: What I found really interesting about our conversation was the idea that passion can be a little bit deceptive. Jay argued that passion is fleeting and that what really matters is purpose. He suggested that if we pay attention to the decisions that make us happy, we can start to identify the things that truly matter to us and move towards achieving our self-actualization. ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.

28 Mars 202320min