Geeks Geezers And Googlization Podcast

You only need one reason to listen to this episode: mattering at work really matters. For millions of employees, going to work can be a drag. Couple that with the fact that we spend more than a third of our lives at work. Yet somehow, employers and managers have figured out how to make it even worse. It’s no wonder why so many workers just show up for a paycheck and flip jobs for a 50 cent raise. Instead of honoring our human instinct for significance, managers focus on getting us to connect with the team without actually making us feel appreciated or valued. Talk about missing the mark!   Zach Mercurio is crystal clear on what matters and he knows what he’s talking about: belonging isn’t enough, it’s all about feeling like you make a real difference. Merely having a purpose isn't sufficient - you must feel purposeful!  Are you looking for a career or workplace that lights up your eyes? Are you ready to become a talent hotspot and a breeding ground for motivation, innovation, and growth? Start here. Zach Merc

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

Part of preparing for the future of leadership is being open to identifying and recruiting leaders who are different from the typical profile that, 'we have traditionally' opted for. Paul McCarthy takes us on a journey to understand how our cognitive diversity, or 'diversity of thought' bias, could play a role in our decision making when it comes to hiring. You'll be challenged to think differently and explore how you may be overlooking 'non-traditional’ candidates because of an inherent bias that does not welcome, embrace or evolve leaders who think differently. Additional Resources: Paul’s Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect with Paul on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Stats and resources mentioned in this episode: https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/human-resources/documents/trends/hr-top-priorities-2023-ebook.pdf https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html#taking-bold-action https://hbr.org/2017/03/teams-solve-problems-fa

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

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

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

Remember the “good old days” when employees were told to leave their feelings, their personal wellbeing, their personal baggage at the door? My, oh my, how things have changed. While many leaders acknowledge the importance of mental health in the workplace, they are a long way from figuring out how to do it right. That’s why we consider ourselves lucky that the renowned organizational psychologist Melissa Doman took some time out of her busy schedule to help us decode the why, how, and what of mental health in the workplace and find better ways to achieve success. Who is Melissa Doman? Melissa Doman, MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder, & Janssen. She’s been featured as a subject matter expert in Vogue, the B

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

The notorious midlife crisis is that time in our lives when many of us ask: “whose life am I living?” For many, it can be an emotional roller coaster generating confusion, challenge, and mystery. We start to question the meaning of our life and what we really want out of it. It can be overwhelming to confront these questions. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be. It turns out that a healthy injection of wisdom is a big part of the solution. This is precisely why we’re thrilled to welcome world renowned midlife and wisdom expert, Chip Conley, to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization.  Among Chip’s many accomplishments, he’s the CEO and Founder of Modern Elder Academy - the world's first "midlife wisdom school," where attendees learn how to repurpose a lifetime of experience for the modern workplace. He’s also a NY Times best selling author including his most recent book, "Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder." It’s a testament to rethinking the value of having five generations in the work

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

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

Anyone holding out for an economic, political, and social reset when the ball dropped and fireworks exploded on New Year’s Eve just a few weeks ago can quickly see that ain’t gonna happen. That is why we invited 3 of our favorite Wall St experts to help make sense of what is without a doubt a murky, finicky, confusing and never-normal time. This timely, lively, and informative conversation is one you don’t want to miss, whether you’re an employer or employee, business leader or educator, retiree or student, investor or consumer. Timely and often provocative topics include: The demographic cliff most western developed countries are facing A recession is coming, a recession is coming … maybe! Will this be the 1st time in history that a recession doesn’t happen when interest rates rise? How should we make sense of record corporate profits with inflation and in impending recession? Why the Inflation Reduction Act can be massively inflationary What needs to happen for the U.S. economy to move away from a consumpt

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

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

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

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

We've all heard the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." But what if that wasn't true? What if there was an alternative approach to growing old? What if instead of succumbing to the limitations of aging, we could go through old age like an athlete?  In this final episode of 2022, we are honored to welcome the incomparable Steven Kotler to Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Many people believe that our physical abilities decline steadily with age. Steven says, forget that b***s***. It’s all in your head. Yes, it is true that the older we get, our bodies betray us, from memory loss to stiff joints. Fortunately, there is a growing body of research in embodied cognition, flow science, and network neuroscience that reveals a much different pathway to aging, where we are actually able to retain up to 70% of our physical abilities well into later life. This means that with the proper training and lifestyle choices, we can stay fit and healthy and learn to do what was once thought impossible after 50. A New

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

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

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