The Future Of Work Podcast With Jacob Morgan | Futurist | Workplace | Careers | Employee Experience & Engagement |

Dan Rooney, a PGA Golf professional, F-16 fighter pilot, founder of Folders of Honor, and best selling author of flying to the wind, how to harness faith and fearlessness on your ascent to greatness.  In today’s episode Dan shares his incredible story of being a fighter pilot, what purpose means to him, his perspective on prioritizing and making important decisions, the difference between being trusted and reliable, and the craziest thing he’s ever experienced as a fighter pilot. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ 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 a

Leaders have to be masters of communication. There is this great episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry David talks about who you should put in the middle of a dining table during a conversation. Now imagine a table with twenty people. This type of person should be able to keep the conversation going no matter what. As a leader, this is a skill that you need to master. You have to master communicating with all types of people on different kinds of platforms. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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.  ________________ Over the last 15

John Bacon is the former coach and player of the Ann Arbor Huron High School hockey team in Michigan known as the ‘River Rats’. John is also the author of Let them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America’s Worst High School Hockey Team.  In today’s episode John shares the history and how he transformed one of the worst hockey teams in America to one of the best by setting high expectations, accountability through one another, and inspiring the team to lead themselves.  --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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.  ________________

How we attract and retain talent is wrong. Traditionally, we convince people to work for us by telling stories about our organization and our employee engagement programs. But the problem is, we treat employee engagement like adrenaline shots. We try to distract employees from what it's actually like to work at our organizations by giving them perks and shiny things we keep throwing in their faces. Now, there are a few organizations that have figured out how to attract and retain the best talent. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ 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

Alan Murray is the CEO of Fortune Media, former head at Pew Research, journalist and author of the book Tomorrow's Capitalist: My Search for the Soul of Business.  In today’s episode Alan shares the history and how he became the CEO of Fortune Media, how businesses have shifted over the years, and about his take on how corporate CEOs are taking on issues including climate, diversity & inclusion, inequality, and workforce opportunity. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ 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

Should you focus on profits or people? The truth is that these two are not mutually exclusive. To get to profits, you need to start by focusing on your people. Think about where your profits come from. Profits come from your employees who are building relationships with customers and selling more products. So remember that people and profits are not two opposing forces that are meant to battle each other. They are almost one and the same to get to higher growth. Invest in your people and their experience because they are the ones who will go above and beyond to create opportunities. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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 co

Michael Abrashoff is a former U. S. Navy captain and Author of his book, “It’s Your Ship”.  In today’s episode Mike shares how he transformed the ship and the crew from being one of the worst performing in the fleet to the best. We explore the counter-intuitive practices he implemented, mistakes he made during his leadership journey, the importance of culture, and why putting people first is always the best solution for success. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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.  ________________ Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of sp

Who you surround yourself with matters. If you surround yourself with negative people, you will adopt that mindset and become a negative person. If you surround yourself with positive people, they can push you to be the best version of yourself. So you need to ask yourself three basic questions to get a sense of who you’re surrounded with: Does this person help make you a better version of yourself? Does this person build you up? Or does this person tear you down? Does this person help you see things from a different perspective? Or does this person just help you see things from a negative perspective? --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to

Jennifer Moss has worked as a workplace culture strategist and speaker with companies of all sizes. Her book The Burnout Epidemic was recently nominated for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature Award and selected as one of Thinkers50's 10 Best New Management Books for 2022. Jennifer is heard all over the country as a Freelance writer and radio columnist. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications. How does Jennifer feel about workplace wellness? What does it mean for leaders to be human beings? Listen here as Jennifer and I talk about burnouts, being happy, engaged, and pleased at work, and creating a better, healthier, and more productive professional and personal life! --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work

What makes leaders successful in life and in business? They always do 10% more of what is asked. They don’t just deliver what is expected. They exceed the expectations. So if you want to succeed faster, go above and beyond what is expected of you. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ 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.  ________________ Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking and working with some of the wor

Jeffrey Brown is the CEO of Ally Financial, the largest all-digital bank in the United States. They are reporting around $134 billion of retail deposits on hand today, raised and gathered without one single branch. They were also the largest auto lender in the US. In today’s episode, we will talk about how Jeffrey became the CEO of Ally Financial, his past career's good and bad culture, and how important mental focus is. Jeffrey also discusses the significance of building a strong foundation to create more trust inside the company. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the sho

Do you recognize your employees? A lot of times, organizations fail to recognize their people and the amazing work employees do for the company. But everyone wants to be recognized and appreciated. David Novak, former CEO of Yum Brands, is a pioneer of recognizing his people, but he had to learn it the hard way.  --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future. ------------------ 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.  ________________ Over the last 15 years,

Wendy Smith received her Ph.D. from Harvard Business School and is now a Professor of Leadership at the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business and Economics, as well as the co-founder of the Women's Leadership Initiative. She is interested in how leaders and organizations deal with continuing strategic contradictions such as those between today and tomorrow, global integration and local adaptation, social mission, and financial performance. What are Wendy’s thoughts on “either/or” and “both/and” thinking? What does it mean for leaders to embrace paradoxes? Listen in as Wendy, and I discuss attitude shifts, leadership insights, and why paradoxes exist to help leaders be better leaders! --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the f

Leadership is oftentimes equated with transformation. But transformation isn't something that happens overnight. Transformation is something that takes a long time. It’s the small things that you do over time that will lead to great impact. Here are small things that you can do to be a better leader: 1. Recognize your team members - it can be as simple as saying thank you. 2. Put together diverse teams. 3. Practice self care - you need to take care of yourself so that you can in turn, take care of others. 4. Practice empathy - putting yourself in somebody else's shoes and perspectives and then responding based on that. 5. Take time to be curious. 6. Be sure you are listening instead of just hearing your people. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes wit

Steve Youngwood, Chief Executive Officer at Sesame Workshop. In today’s episode, we will talk about Steve’s background information, the sesame workshop, the learnings that influence his leading or thinking style, and his fun stories at Viacom. Steve also talks about what you do if you as a leader put a lot of trust and fail and his unique hack, tip, and strategy to be a successful leader. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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.  ________________ Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking and working with some of the world

The servant mindset is one of the four most crucial mindsets that current and aspiring leaders need to master. It's all about serving four groups: Your leaders - serving your leaders means having a good relationship with them. Do whatever you can to make their lives easier. Your customers - it's about making life a little bit harder on yourself so that it's easier on your customers. Go above and beyond to surprise and delight your customers so they would love to come back and even become your own brand evangelists Your team - whether it's recognizing them, whether it's removing obstacles from their path, whatever it is, ask yourself, what can you do on an ongoing basis to help make those around you more successful, even if they become more successful than you. Yourself - this is what most of us forget about. Practicing self-care will enable you to show up to work every day, at your best, ready to serve others. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business comm

Kevin Murphy was appointed CEO in August 2017, and in 2019 he assumed the CEO role for Ferguson plc. Murphy joined Ferguson in 1999 as an operations manager by acquiring his family's Midwest Pipe and Supply business. Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. What are Kevin's ideas on running a successful business? Does having strong leadership influence a company's success? Join Kevin and me as we discuss one of the most heated issues in the field of human resources, leadership lessons, and the need to maintain a positive outlook in a world where things are constantly shifting. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey

The world is rapidly changing to become more global and more dynamic. Because of that, the global citizen mindset is one of the most important mindsets that business leaders need to have. So what does it actually mean? It's composed of two things: 1.   Looking at the big picture. 2.   Surrounding yourself with people who are not like you. Listen to this episode to learn more. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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.  ________________ Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking and working with some of the world's top leader

Hubert Joly is a Harvard Business School senior lecturer and the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Best Buy. He is also a director of Johnson & Johnson and Ralph Lauren Corporation, an HEC Paris' International Advisory Board member, and a trustee of the New York Public Library and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. What are Hubert's thoughts on the difference in leadership throughout time? Are leaders of today much better than the way it was? Tune in and listen as Hubert and I dive into one of the biggest debates in human resources, leadership insights, and why optimism is crucial in this ever-changing world!  --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Namely, the all in-one HR solution that makes life easier for your employees, your boss and you! Get a Free Month of unlimited access at Namely.com/FOW today! ------------------ 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 b

The pandemic has forced a lot of organizations to shift into remote work. Some people were skeptical about it, but there’s no doubt remote work allowed things to still get done. Microsoft recently did a study on 61,000 of their employees. They found that during the pandemic, employees were still able to get things done and be productive. However, long-term creativity actually went down. So the question is, do we just want to get things done? Or do we want more? This is why in-person work still has a place in our society. That is where a lot of great leadership comes from. That's where psychological safety comes from. That's where training and development and growth comes from. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by Workplace from Meta. Workplace is a business communication tool from Meta. Think Facebook, but for your company. It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected and productive. Start your journey into the future of work at work