Geeks Geezers And Googlization Podcast

This episode of the podcast was all about cracking the leadership code for the Never Normal 21st century and how to navigate the challenges of communication in the workplace.  While a tough conversation, our guest, Alain Hunkins, made it easy to listen. First and foremost, we talked about the growing importance of understanding and creating shared context, as well as the impact of information overload and the fear response. But don't worry, we also discussed some solutions like creating psychological safety, empowering autonomy, and focusing on purpose and ownership. We even touched on the current debate around AI and the importance of anti-fragility. Alain Hunkins is a renowned leadership consultant who has worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Walmart and Pfizer. So tune in and learn how to be a great leader in this ever-changing Never Normal world! 

It is vital to leverage technology and automation to solve issues proactively and in real-time. These solutions and technologies are vital for enabling a seamless, Digital Employee Experience. This episode shares how Ivanti augments IT teams with contextual insights and intelligent automation to proactively detect and resolve issues to provide a better digital employee experiences and business outcomes. 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/

It's time for a little economic update! The latest episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization dives into the uncertainty and chaos of the current economy and society. From the Silicon Valley Bank collapse to the rise of AI, Dick Bove, Mat Van Alstyne, and John Aidan Byrne from Odeon Capital Conversations share their expert insights on Wall Street and the economy. We learn about the consequences of the recent Federal Reserve actions, potential recession predictions, and how China and Russia's financial influence could impact the US. We discussed how the banking system and Federal Reserve are facing many issues, affecting the availability and cost of money. Consumers are likely to have less disposable income due to inflation, and businesses may have to sell products at higher prices to make a profit, further reducing consumer demand. We dug deep into the accelerating pace of change in the world due to artificial intelligence including highlights of a recent interview with Mark Seal, CEO of Sortium. Get ready to

In this episode, Shawn Gulyas, Founder and The Thought Catalyst at humanworks8 explains that the core values of your organization are like the cultural landscape that defines it. These values are embodied by every employee and decision, and they give life to your story, helping you attract new talent, navigate marketplace challenges, and drive your bottom line. Shawn shares insights on how to transform your organization's cultural landscape by focusing on your core values and the touchpoints that shape your people's experiences. 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/ The 12 People Touchpoints - humanworks8 Few Employees Believe in Their Company's Values Research Has Revealed the 5 Top Behaviors That Fortune 500 Companies Like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft Live By | Inc.com

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 newest partner in the series is Bill Keller, President of Staffing Global. In his monthly episodes, Bill will offer guidance to leaders to help them find success in the challenging global hiring environment while minimizing risk. He’ll also share his company's evidence-based findings on best practices for building and leading remote teams. Follow us wherever you get your audio to never miss an opportunity to hear practical advice for businesses seeking to thrive in the post-COVID hiring landscape.

Want to know the secret to building a Connected Organization? It begins by creating employee moments that matter.  Geeks Geezers Googlization co-host Jason Cochran rocked it in this episode when he spoke with Brian Mohr, co-founder and CEO of Anthym. Learn how Anthym uniquely helps businesses improve employee experience and build connected teams.  Brian shared his personal journey and how a life-changing experience inspired him to start Anthym. He talks about how employee experience is the most important currency for business today, and how companies can handle layoffs without damaging their culture. Brian even shares his secret sauce - storytelling and media triggers like music - that help evoke memories and build a sense of connection within teams. Plus, he introduces his "Five Memory Intro" technique that uses significant memories to help team members connect with each other. They dive into the loneliness epidemic and how the workplace can help combat feelings of isolation. And they wrap things up with a c

Tying HR technology to business outcomes requires a strategic approach that focuses on the impact of the technology on the organization's goals and objectives. Introducing a new HR technology to C-suite leaders should highlight the value and benefits of the technology.  In this episode, Amy Warren, VP of Marketing at Fama Technologies and Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart: HR discuss how leadership often needs a thorough understanding of their needs, clear communication of the benefits, and a data-driven approach to demonstrate the value of the technology to the organization. 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/ Connect with Joey Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyvprice/ Jumpstart:HR https://jumpstart-hr.com/about/ Joey’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-life-coffee-personal-development-and-success/id

Are you ready for the 2023 HR Odyssey? Join us in this episode as we chat with Sarah White, CEO of Aspect43, about the world of layoffs, reskilling, and employee experience, based on the findings of Aspect 43’s latest study. We kick things off with a fascinating discussion on the emotional impact of layoffs and the need for advanced workforce planning to prevent them in the future. Sarah also reveals a surprising technology bottleneck caused by VP-level leaders in many organizations, which can slow down digital transformation and hinder growth. But that's not all - we also explore the importance of reskilling, continuous learning, and demystifying new technology to create opportunities for advancement and increase efficiency. And for all the AI enthusiasts out there, we delve into how AI and ChatGPT can be used in organizations to generate better outcomes. But the conversation doesn't stop there. We also discuss the issue of survivor syndrome, which can have a negative impact on morale and productivity after

The future of HR isn’t about creating best practices but about how human resources can add value to its customers and the business in a VUCA world. That shift starts with redefining human capability. And who better to help do that than The Father of Modern HR, Dave Ulrich. During this extraordinary conversation, Dave dropped one Dave-ism after another. It was a masterclass in modern HR. We covered topics ranging from caring and hope, to leadership and ChatGPT. Grab those earbuds and join this refreshing, optimistic, and people-first conversation.

Among the biggest reasons why people are quitting, quiet quitting, or adopting 'bare minimum Monday’s' is because of a bad boss and toxic culture. We see it in Gallup’s Engagement research - only one-third of employees are engaged at work. Gartner suggests that to turn things around, leaders and organizations need to be human centric. We need to build positive leaders and positive workplaces. Join me for Part 1 of my incredibly enlightening conversation with Dr. Ryan Quinn, Associate Professor and Academic Director for the Project on Positive Leadership at the University of Louisville College of Business. He will challenge your thinking about what positive leadership is and what the practice of positive leadership looks like. Additional Resources: Connect with Ryan on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwquinn/ Project on Positive Leadership: https://business.louisville.edu/about/learning-at-cob/ppl/ Project on Positive Leadership LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73972393/admin/ Project on Positive Leade

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: kevin.grossman@thetalentboard.org Learn More About Talent Board Connect

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

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 Disr

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 a

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 Wednesda

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

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: kevin.grossman@thetalentboard.org Learn More Ab

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: vivian@vivianblade.com Vivian's website: VivianBlade.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ Vivian's full bio: https://influencewithscal