Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show
399 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsIf you think this is just another podcast, think again. We are the voice of the most important crucial conversations confronting business leaders and people today. Our goal is to bring you ways to reimagine tomorrow and explore the impact and convergence of business, technology, and people.
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Pivot Power: Knowing When It’s Time to Change Course with Andrea Butcher
January 05, 2023 01:25 - 53 minutes - 122 MBIt’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,...
How to Grow Old but Play Young with Steven Kotler
December 28, 2022 12:58 - 1 hour - 187 MBWe'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**...
Introducing Decoding HR Tech with Amy Warren: GGG Unleashed
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 4.67 MBGGG 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 ...
Future of Work Flashbacks: A Look Back at 2022 with Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran
December 22, 2022 14:06 - 53 minutes - 123 MBOn 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 t...
GGG Unleashed with Vivian Blade: Workplace Trends to Watch in 2023
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 10.8 MBIt’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 Autho...
Build for Tomorrow: Unlock the Power of "Wouldn't Go Back" with Jason Feifer
December 15, 2022 20:10 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThe 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 bo...
GGG Unleashed with Paul McCarthy: The FIRED Leader, My Personal Story
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 13.7 MBPublicly, 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 nee...
Unlock the Power of the Human Mind with Shawn Gulyas
December 08, 2022 16:34 - 53 minutes - 122 MBOur 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 ensu...
Decoding Dream Deficit Syndrome with Mark Cumicek
December 04, 2022 18:33 - 48 minutes - 112 MBWith 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 ne...
Jobs, Money, and Markets v 2023 with Dick Bove and Mat Van Alstyne
November 23, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 142 MBIt’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...
Introducing The Future of Leadership with Paul McCarthy: GGG Unleashed
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 4.53 MBGGG 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 y...
Good Night, Sleep Tight with Dr. Phil Gehrman
November 17, 2022 00:14 - 52 minutes - 119 MBWith 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 Med...
Introducing Better Leaders, Better Workplaces with Vivian Blade: GGG Unleashed
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 4.7 MBGGG 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 mana...
Navigating Turbulent Times: How to Lead with a Servant Leader's Touch with Jeff Blade
November 10, 2022 23:38 - 49 minutes - 115 MBIn 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 se...
Introducing GGG Unleashed
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 5.6 MBGeeks, 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 thri...
GGG Unleashed: Labor Market Outlook, Meaningful Work, Job Switcher Wages
November 05, 2022 18:35 - 50 minutes - 115 MBThis 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 ...
Create Great Culture in a Remote World
October 27, 2022 20:17 - 50 minutes - 117 MBThe 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 creat...
Humanizing Human Capital with Dr. Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor
October 20, 2022 22:10 - 53 minutes - 123 MBHR 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...
An Empathy SWAT Team at Work with Liesel Mertes
October 08, 2022 18:31 - 51 minutes - 119 MBHow 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...
ESG: B.S. or Business Strategy with Dora Lutz
September 29, 2022 18:39 - 47 minutes - 109 MBWe 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 th...
Insights at Work 2022 with Sarah White
September 21, 2022 23:06 - 53 minutes - 123 MBPeople 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...
Reinventing the Future of Leadership with Paul McCarthy
September 14, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBPaul “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 futur...
What’s Up with Goldman Sachs, Jobs, and the Economy with Odeon Capital Group's leaders
September 10, 2022 16:20 - 50 minutes - 117 MBWhat'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. ...
There’s Nothing More Important Than Hiring Great People with Lou Adler
August 25, 2022 18:57 - 52 minutes - 121 MBRecruiting 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...
75+ Reasons You Don't Want to Miss HR Indiana 2022
August 22, 2022 17:56 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBThe 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...
Extinguish Burnout with Terri & Rob Bogue
August 18, 2022 14:03 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWhat 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. A...
Speaking Up Instead of Talking Down with Stephen Shedletzky
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 38.6 MBSharing 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’l...
Lead Yourself: The Most Difficult Job You’ll Ever Do
August 10, 2022 22:04 - 48 minutes - 112 MBWhen 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 ...
Reskilling and Upskilling: Ignorance is Not Bliss!
August 09, 2022 22:13 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIgnorance 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....
Unleash Your Why with Dr. Gary Sanchez
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThe 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 choo...
Disrupt Yourself and Unleash Your Inner Power with Whitney Johnson
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 39.3 MBWhy 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 ...
Fake It Til You Make It and Imposter Syndrome with Alex Perry
July 22, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBTrying 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 i...
Hacking HR: Doing the Bare Minimum is Over with Enrique Rubio
July 17, 2022 14:51 - 51 minutes - 119 MBDoing 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, H...
Jobs, People, and the Spirit of Work with Marie Gervais
July 12, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIt’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 ...
How to Improve Talent Acquisition in a Perfect Labor Storm
June 30, 2022 18:49 - 50 minutes - 116 MBTo 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 ...
Level Up Your Career, Get a Mentor
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBGlobal 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 rew...
Investing in Lasting Culture Change with Mita Mallick
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 37.1 MBA 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?
June 09, 2022 23:07 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWhere 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 b...
The Future of Work with Kate Lister
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat 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 produ...
Why Does No One Listen to Me with Dr. Ali Atkison
May 26, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThere 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 a...
A Crossfit Gym for Your Brain with Cory Chadwick
May 24, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBDo 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...
Clarifying Your Talent Strategy with Marc Effron
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat 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...
Build Connection, Culture, Communication, and Retention in Remote Teams with Scott Novis
May 12, 2022 11:30 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBTransitioning 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, ...
The Surprising Power of Community with Nikki Lewallen
May 12, 2022 11:15 - 38 minutes - 37.6 MB“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...
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May 02, 2022 22:45 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBMore 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...
The Future Came Too Soon, Future Shock v.2022
May 02, 2022 22:45 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBMore 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...
Adaptability is Our Superpower in the Never Normal with Greg Verdino
April 28, 2022 15:59 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBThe 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 token...
Having the Courage To Do What Scares You with Dr. Joe Serio
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 36.6 MBNothing 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 can...
Inclusion is for everyone, not just a lucky few with Amy C Waninger
April 13, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 98.4 MBInclusion 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 cu...
How Relationship Intelligence Helps Leaders Excel and Communicate Better
April 12, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBRelationship 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 intel...