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Humanity WorkingWhy Employee Enablement Doesn’t WorkThe world of work has changed hugely in the last few years but the way we enable employees to do it has barely shifted this century. In this episode Paul and Matt discuss what’s wrong with employee enablement today and how to fix it.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by...2025-05-0610 min
Humanity WorkingAdapt or Die!Work is moving so fast that traditional career planning doesn’t work. In today’s episode Paul gives a sneak preview of his new book, due out later this year - which looks at how to truly build a career when every day is different to the last.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on Li...2025-04-2911 min
Humanity WorkingGrowing in an Interconnected WorldWe live in a more interconnected world than ever, meaning we can be exposed to new ideas and new ways of working more than ever before. In today’s episode - Matt and Paul discuss how this change is really affecting us, and look how to sift through the noise to truly learn and grow.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. 2025-04-2311 min
Humanity WorkingThe Truth About AI Skills AI is not just a tool—it fundamentally changes how work gets done. So, just doing a prompt engineering course isn’t going to cut it when it comes to creating business value with it. In today’s episode, Matt and Paul discuss the types of skills that are really needed to thrive with AI, and how you can go about getting them. Resources mentioned in this podcast. Thrive With AI Program - https://billionminds.com/ai-readiness-program/Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for...2025-04-1510 min
Humanity WorkingIs Growth Mindset Dead?Growth Mindset has been a hot topic in enterprises for nearly a decade, but does it REALLY help employees grow? In today’s episode Paul and Matt look at what’s been happening inside organizations using this approach, and propose an alternative that can achieve better results in today’s world of work.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can lea...2025-04-0910 min
Humanity WorkingMe vs. We: What Creates More Value?Work is getting more distributed and we are doing a lot of it solo, so what’s more important to focus on - how we work as individuals or how we work in a team?Matt and Paul get together to discuss what matter more, and what teamwork even means in the context of today’s work environments.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resi...2025-04-0111 min
Humanity WorkingSocial ConnectionThe last surgeon general of the United States described loneliness as an epidemic.In this episode, Paul and Matt explain how the way we do work today contributes to this challenge, the effect it is having on us, and what to do about it, even if you are an introvert.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more...2025-03-2510 min
Humanity WorkingMovementIt’s great to exercise, but when it comes to being sustainably effective at work, that’s not all you need. Movement needs to be a critical part of your routine, and most people are not getting near enough of it.Paul and Matt explore why this is and discover what to do about it.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. ...2025-03-1810 min
Humanity WorkingRestWhen it comes to doing great work, rest is really important, but rest isn’t just about sleep.In this episode Paul and Matt look at four types of rest, and how to make sure you are getting enough of all of them while still getting work done.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on...2025-03-1110 min
Humanity WorkingIt’s ComplicatedA sure sign of your understanding of a topic is the ability to explain it to others that don’t. But it can be a real challenge to take complex topics and explain them effectively in a way that others will understand. In today’s episode Paul and Matt explain some key principles you can use to get better at explaining complicated subjects, and give you some exercises you can use to practice this difficult skill. Resources mentioned in this episode 1) Paul’s newsletter - Communicating Ideas in 2025 - https://www.humanityworking.net/p/communi...2025-03-0410 min
Humanity WorkingLet’s Be BriefIt’s good to talk, but how much?Paul and Matt discuss the power of brevity, look at why it’s difficult, and how to get good at saying a lot with fewer words.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2025-02-2510 min
Humanity WorkingSuperBusyWe live in a cult of business, where almost everyone in the workplace is not just stretched to the point of exhaustion, they want to tell everyone else about it.Paul and Matt discuss this phenomenon, why being so busy can make you less effective, and how to move beyond busyness to effectiveness.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You...2025-02-1809 min
Humanity WorkingWhy Remote Work is not all good (or all bad)Remote work is back in the headlines again, with government mandating a return to office.But is there any merit to it, and what do we REALLY know about remote work, now it’s been mainstream for a while.Paul and Matt discuss…Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by v...2025-02-1110 min
Humanity WorkingWork-Life SeparationWhat really is the best way to separate work and life?The Apple show Severance provides a unique way to do this, but the rest of us have to figure out how to create separation ourselves.In this episode Paul and Matt discuss how the way work has changed has created the need for us as individuals to create separation between work and go through strategies to achieve it.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work....2025-02-0410 min
Humanity WorkingHow People LearnWe’ve been learning since humankind began, and even formal learning environments have existed for thousands of years, but does the way we learn today suit the demands of our jobs?In today’s episode, Paul and Matt discuss how the changing world of work is changing what we need to learn, and how we need to learn it.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adap...2025-01-2810 min
Humanity Working2025 And All ThatWe are back for 2025 - smaller and better!By smaller, we really mean shorter and hopefully more perfectly formed. In today’s episode Matt and Paul what to expect in 2025, and to ask you for 10 minutes of your time once a week.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Humanity Working Website - www.humanityworking.net. This is your one stop shop for all things Humanity Working.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds he...2025-01-2110 min
Humanity WorkingBuilding Organizational ResilienceIn this episode, Paul sits down with Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned People Leader and HR advisor with over 20 years of experience. Mindy shares her insights into helping organizations and leaders navigate the complexities of rapid change in today’s dynamic work environment. She emphasizes the importance of creating frameworks that foster resilience and adaptability, both at the employee and leadership levels. The conversation dives into the challenges managers face in times of change, the role of HR in driving strategic initiatives, and the growing trend of fractional HR leadership. Mindy and Paul explore why humans naturally resist ch...2024-10-2238 minHumanity WorkingEmergency Pod: A Step Forward In AI?We’ve seen the future and it kind of works. Google’s release of Notebook LM is really fascinating, but social media is awash with one aspect of it particularly, the “mini-podcasts” it can create from a text source. In this episode, Paul puts it to the test against an article that he wrote about AI, and discusses what it get’s right and what it get’s wrong… After listening to this episode, we recommend you read the original article and judge for yourself. Link to the original article: https://humanityworking.substack.com/p/im-sorry-dave...2024-10-0919 minHumanity WorkingSpiral Impact with Karen ValencicKaren Valencic is the author of the book Spiral Impact: The Black Belt Edition The Power to Get It Done with Grace. In this episode, Paul and Karen discuss how to turn conflict from a negative into something that sparks innovation and leads to positive change. They also examine how looking at the same issue form different perspectives can unlock higher performance in teams. Resources mentioned in this episode: Karen’s book - https://www.bookhampton.com/book/9781946533845 Karen’s practice - https://www.karenvalencic.com/Humanity Working is brought to y...2024-10-0142 minHumanity WorkingOne Drop of PoisonSean Lemson is founder of Motivated Outcomes and the author of the book One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company. In this provocative discussion, Paul and Sean examine his own experiences with poisonous leadership, and how he coaches leaders on how to avoid behaviors that cause poison to seep into organizations of all sizes. Resources mentioned in this episode: One Drop of Poison Book - https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?DU3WBRFCohZANjrxgk7USASQf1Gtl7xp0V0Rq9fsqjQ Motivated Outcomes Company - https://www.motivatedoutcomes.com...2024-08-1646 minHumanity WorkingBegin With WeKyle McDowell is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best selling book - Begin With We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence. In this episode Kyle and Paul discuss the challenges of leading in rapidly changing work environments, the non-negotiable elements of high performing work environments, and Kyle’s own transformation to his current leadership style.Resources mentioned in this episode: Begin with We book - https://a.co/d/cl0L27m Kyle’s Consulting Company - https://kylemcdowellinc.com Why following thro...2024-07-3056 minHumanity WorkingIs HR now about Math?Keith Goode is the vice president of products and services at ZeroedIn Technologies - an organization that uses data analytics to make HR decisions more effective. In this episode Paul and Keith discuss the role that data analytics and HR can responsibly play, but also the challenges that emerge when organizations rely too much on data. Resources mentioned in this episode ZeroedIn Technologies - https://www.zeroedin.com Keith’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithagoode/Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that make...2024-07-1633 minHumanity WorkingHow To Get Serious About AIBoaz Ashkenazy is CEO and Co-founder of Simply Augmented, an organization committed to establishing a premier AI-first solutions provider that empowers businesses to harness generative AI for optimizing their core business workflows. Boaz is also the creator and host of the Shift AI podcast, which is syndicated through Geekwire. The podcast serves as a platform for spotlighting thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries in AI and the future of work. In this episode, Boaz and Paul discuss the difference AI is making to the world of work today, and what the impact will be...2024-06-2744 minHumanity WorkingA Very Particular Set of SkillsBen Slater is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Beamery - a platform that uses AI to hire candidates faster, develop the skills of a workforce, and increase employee retention.In this wide-ranging discussion - Ben and Paul examine the types of skills that are necessary in the workplace today, why L&D budgets are often the first to go in tough times, and how educational institutions need to change to stay relevant in the new world of work.Resources mentioned in this episode:Beamary - https://www.beamery.com...2024-06-1339 minHumanity WorkingHow to Not Suck as a Leader!Paul is joined by Dr. Allessandria Polizzi for the first live recording of Humanity Working! In this episode, Paul and Dr. Al answer questions you’ve shared on leadership - what works, and what doesn’t in today’s new world of work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook - https://verdantconsulting.net/buy-our-workbook One Drop of Poison - https://www.amazon.com/One-Drop-Poison-Leader-Company/dp/1733004238Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.2024-06-0154 minHumanity WorkingThe WD-40 Story. How to Put People at the Heart of an EnterpriseIn 1997, after 10 years at the company - Garry Ridge became CEO of WD-40, and began the transformation of the organization into a truly global company. Garry’s big bet? That focusing relentlessly on the people inside WD-40 would drive outsized results. In this fascinating interview, Garry describes the journey of his organization, the processes that were instituted inside WD-40 to create a thriving culture, and how he continues this work today as Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 and the founder of The Learning Moment. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Learning Moment - https://thelearningmoment.net/ 2024-05-1743 minHumanity WorkingMental Health at Work - What We Are All Getting WrongDr. Allessandria Polizzi - is a former HR executive and now the CEO of Verdant Consulting, a top 20 workplace wellness provider of 2022. She is the ISO global liaison for occupational health and safety. She also serves as an expert on psychological health and safety for professional associations, media, and the National Safety Council. She’s recently published the Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook, designed to help companies to proactively address this issue. In this episode Paul and Dr. Al discuss why simply addressing mental health challenges as they arise makes poor business sense, and look at practical me...2024-05-0243 minHumanity WorkingGlass Ceilings. Sticky Floors.Erica Rooney is a Chief People Officer, Executive Coach and Consultant, and host of the Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors podcast. Her new book “Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors” is due out later this year. Erica is on a mission to to help women get seen, get heard, and get promoted, by empowering them to break free from the sticky floors to bust through the glass ceiling. In this episode, Paul and Erica discuss limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that Erica believes are holding women (and men) back from fully reaching their goals. Resou...2024-04-1847 minHumanity WorkingHow the Future WorksBrian Elliott is the co-founder of Future Forum, an initiative backed by Slack and Boston Consulting Group, focused on building flexible work environments that Flourish. He is the author of the best-selling book “How the Future Works”. Resources mentioned in this episode: How the Future Works - https://futureforum.com/how-the-future-works/Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more...2024-04-0941 minHumanity WorkingTeam HabitsCharlie Gilkey is a business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His new book is Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results Resources mentioned in this podcast: Charlies’s Company - Productive Flourishing - https://www.productiveflourishing.com Team Habits Book - https://www.betterteamhabits.comHumanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You...2024-03-2155 min
WB-40(292) Reshaping BusinessOn this week’s show Chris and Michelle are joined by BillionMinds‘ Paul Slater to talk about organisations, leadership and delivering change.2024-03-2033 minHumanity WorkingSame As it Ever WasBecky Farone is a certified career change coach and the founder of Fireworks Coaching. Becky specializes in helping professional women over 40 decide to stay or leave distressing work or careers – and what to do next, using a foundation of design thinking.In this podcast, Paul and Becky discuss: - How to use the principles of design thinking when evaluating yourself and your career - Specific considerations for women who are looking to change career direction - Differences between this approach and traditional career coaching. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Fireworks Coaching - https://www.fireworkscoaching.co...2024-03-0847 minHumanity WorkingThe Leadership RevolutionLori Mazan is a the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., which offers a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development to customers including Chevron, Sprint, and Citibank. In her new book Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders - Mazan describes how to develop capabilities in leaders that produce immediate, positive business results. In this episode, Paul an Lori discuss the major findings from her book, and look at how leadership is evolving as work environments transform.Humanity Working is brought to y...2024-02-2247 minHumanity WorkingWhat Do People Really Want?Sharekh Shaikh is the Founder of CleverX, a platform that powers market research teams by providing them with access to the tools and the hardest-to-reach commercial audiences. Sharekh previously worked with Gartner, to create secure collaboration environments for tech leaders.In this edition, Paul and Sharekh discuss the benefits and challenges of researching sentiment in business customers, and take a detailed look at how the same techniques can be used to understand sentiments inside organizations.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for t...2024-02-0942 minHumanity WorkingLessons from an AI StartupZach Rattner is the CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo.ai, and author of the new book, Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup. In this podcast Zach and Paul discuss how AI is way more than just ChatGPT - what it’s good (and not good at), how it’s being used in specialist settings, and what that means for employees looking to thrive in a world increasingly dominated by AI. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Yembo.ai is the global leader in AI-based virtual home surveys - https://yembo.ai Details of Zach’...2024-01-2544 minHumanity WorkingThe Whole Human at WorkDr. Laura Hamill is an organizational psychologist and business leader, focusing on the intersection of science and HR. Laura is an expert on creating great places to work. Her research is centered around employee well-being, employee engagement, and organizational culture. Laura is the owner of Paris Phoenix Group, a consulting firm specializing in driving impactful research and outcomes. In her consulting business, Laura has had the opportunity to work with numerous organizations to assess and transform their cultures. Laura was also a co-founder of Limeade, an employee experience software company, where she held the dual roles of...2024-01-1146 minHumanity WorkingWorkforce Readiness for the Future of WorkPaul is joined by his BillionMinds co-founder Ryan Tubbs to explore the dynamic world of employee development. Drawing from Ryan's recent in-depth research, they discuss the pivotal role employers have in fostering soft skills like adaptability and resilience within their organizations. Included in this episode: How we can learn from fields like engineering to measurably improve soft skilllsHow employee needs vary as workers advance through their careersHow certification can act as a major motivator Why small and medium size businesses need to focus on this more. This conv...2023-12-1545 minHumanity WorkingBuilding Organizations Where Everyone ThrivesMinal Bopaiah is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and equity strategist. She founded Brevity & Wit, a strategy and design firm that helps organizations achieve the change they want to see in the world. Her first book, Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives (Berrett-Koehler, 2021), was described as “a succinct jewel” by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams and was awarded the 2022 Terry McAdam Book Award for the book most likely to change the way nonprofit professionals work. Minal has delivered memorable talks at numerous conferences and companies, including Salesforce, NPR, and SXSW. Her...2023-11-3059 minHumanity WorkingThe Endless Job HuntPaul welcomes back Dr. Charles Michael Austin, also known as Dr. Chaz, for an in-depth discussion about his latest book, "101 Ways to Find Work... and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career." This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to navigate the evolving landscape of employment, whether you're job hunting, seeking growth in your current role, or just curious about the changing dynamics of the workplace. About Dr. Chaz: Dr. Charles Michael Austin, an expert in Organizational Leadership with a Doctorate from Pepperdine University, brings over two decades of experience...2023-11-2242 minHumanity WorkingThe Business Case for DEIBSarah Scala M. Ed & OD is the Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Sarah Scala Consulting, which provides executive coaching, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) facilitation, organization development, learning strategy, LGBTQ+ leadership coaching, leadership development, and change management consulting to organizations, with the goal of increasing client revenue, reducing turnover, and creating business value. In this discussion Paul and Sarah talk about DEIB. They discuss how DEIB initiatives translate into improve business results, how the field has transformed over the years, the impact of recent rulings in the Supreme Court, and how the influx of new...2023-11-1044 minHumanity WorkingDesign Thinking for Leadership DevelopmentPaul explores the transformative power of design thinking in leadership with Karen Ziegler, the leader of Designed for Innovation. In the discussion they demystify design thinking and showcases its role in sculpting today's and tomorrow's leaders. Whether you're new to the concept or well versed in human-centered design, this discussion will help you understand how to craft innovative solutions and bolster your leadership skills. Karen's insights promise to inspire a shift from traditional roles to dynamic skill sets, all through the lens of rigorous design thinking methodologies. This episode comes to you from BillionMinds, your partner in preparing...2023-11-0335 minHumanity WorkingLearning From FailurePaul delves deep into authentic leadership with James Kelley Ph.D. - the ex-CEO and Co-Founder of qChange. Discover the intersection of soft skills intelligence, leadership, and personal growth as Dr. Kelley unpacks his journey after stepping down from qChange, potentially facing significant financial implications. Drawing insights from his enlightening book, "The Crucible’s Gift," he highlights the transformative power of crises and reveals attributes central to genuine leadership. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Crucible’s Gift - 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in AdversityHumanity Working is brou...2023-10-0550 minHumanity WorkingHow to Build Talent-Centric Organizations Powered by PeopleCarol Schultz is Founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation an organization that helps companies create maximum efficiency by aligning talent strategy to business strategy. Carol is also the author of Powered by People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention and Revenue. In this discussion Paul and Carol discuss how to optimize your organization to make it a great place to work, and the role that continuous development of employees play in retaining them. Carol’s book is available at https://a.co/d/hIRX8V4. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Carol’s company - Vertical Elevation - https://www.vert...2023-09-0542 minHumanity WorkingHow to Maximize Value From Freelance WorkersSantiago Jaramillo is the co-founder and former CEO of Bunny Studios. In this wide ranging discussion he discusses the creative process at scale, gives great insight on how to set expectations and vet talent, and examines how to combine human effort with AI.Santiago Jaramillo is the CEO of Bunny Studio. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more a...2023-08-1847 minHumanity WorkingHumanity Working: Navigating the AI Revolution for Employers and EmployeesWelcome to Season 4:In this episode, Matt and Paul introduce the new name, the new season, and discuss how AI and other technology trends will impact both employers and employees.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2023-08-0733 minHumanity WorkingRemote Works with Tamara SandersonTamara Sanderson is the co-founder of the company Remote Works and the co-author of Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus. Tam's has worked in many different highly distributed work environments including Oliver Wyman, Google, and Automattic. Her new book is loaded with practical steps on how you as a manager can optimize your work environment for remote and hybrid employees. In this discussion, Paul and Tam cover:Common manager archetypes, and how well (or poorly) they are suited to remote work environmentsHow to excel at asynchronous communicationsWhy the right tools for the right time are essential...2023-05-2051 min
Startup HustleImproving Your Mindset and Life!Join Andrew Morgans and Paul Slater, CEO and Co-Founder of BillionMinds, for a discussion about improving your mindset and life. Listen to them discuss the importance of constantly learning and trying new things. They also share why you should manage your energy meaningfully and give more helpful advice for business owners.
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Le...2023-05-0951 minHumanity WorkingHow to Build A Successful Remote-First Organization: Tips and Strategies with Corey Hynes from SkillableCorey Hynes is the CEO of Skillable, an experiential learning company focused on helping employees create up to date technical skills. Skillable has been 100% remote since its inception 20 years ago. In this episode, Corey discusses how to hire employees that will thrive in remote environments, how to create an environment that keeps them engages, how and when these employees should gather together physically, and the relationship between transparency and trust in remote-first organizations.For more information on Skillable, visit their website at www.skillable.comHumanity Working is brought to you...2023-04-2042 minHumanity WorkingMastering Uncertainty with Matt WatkinsonMatt Watkinson is the CEO of Methodical and the co-author of the new book Mastering Uncertainty. His previous books include The Grid and The Ten Principles Behind Great Customer Experiences, which won the CMI's Management Book of the Year.In this episode, Paul and Matt discuss how embracing uncertainty can help you make better business decisions and have a positive effect on how you view the challenges of everyday life. They also discuss why many of the deterministic principles used in traditional business settings are inherently flawed and look at how leaders and managers that embrace uncertainty can create...2023-04-071h 03Startup HustleTulsa's Top StartupsJoin Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as we announce Tulsa's Top 2023 Startups! Learn all about 12 emerging growth startups in Tulsa making big waves in fintech, edtech, and other industries.
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Epis...2023-04-0550 minHumanity WorkingFinding and Keeping Work in Today's Economy with Dr. ChazDr. Charles Michael Austin (Dr. Chaz) is a leading expert on career marketing and packaging for employees. He has worked for over 20 years as a college professor, career counselor, private coach, and corporate trainer, and is the author or co-author of multiple books discussing career development and the Gig economy, including the book "How to find work....and keep finding work for the rest of your life".In this episode:Why corporate loyalty to employees is deadWhat to do about it as an employeeHow to use your power as a manager responsiblyWhy teams should be focused on...2023-03-2945 minHumanity WorkingMaking Wellbeing Work with Natalie WoodNatalie Wood specializes in helping individuals, teams and organizations get the best of their employees by optimizing brain function for helath and performance. Through coaching, teaching, training and consultation, drawing on the neuroscience and psychology of mental health, she helps organizations increase employee engagement and resilience.You can learn more about Natalie's work at www.engage2evolve.com. In addition - Natalie has just launched her own podcast - Making Wellbeing Work.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.Bi...2023-03-2246 minHumanity WorkingRemote and Hybrid Work Benefits with Dr. Gleb TsipurskyDr. Gleb Tsipursky is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, and the author of many books including book Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. Dr Gleb's work has been featured in Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Time and Newsweek.In this episode Paul and Dr. Gleb discuss the data around productivity in remote and hybrid enviornments, explore why many leaders have a distorted picture of remote work, and look at innovation in remote and hybrid work environments.Resources mentioned in this episode:Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams - https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/Harvard Business Review article...2023-03-0653 minHumanity WorkingRemote Work Toolkit with Jamie OstroeJamie Ostroe is the co-founder and head of content of B2BReviews.com - a website that helps companies choose the right products for their business needs. In this episode Jamie explains how B2B Reviews chose their products for the Remote Work Toolkit, and discusses her own journey as a remote worker, starting during the pandemic and leading up to today.Resources mentioned in this episode - The Remote Work Toolkit - https://www.b2breviews.com/remote-work-toolkit/Humanity Working is brought...2023-02-2439 minHumanity WorkingOffice Shock with Bob JohansenBob Johansen is a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, and author of the new book Office Shock - which examines how the Office will shift the coming years from a physical place of work to an enabler for entirely new ways of working and living. In this podcast we discuss key findings from the book, and look in detail at how current hybrid and remote work arrangements are the harbingers of more radical change to come.Resources mentioned in this episode:Making Remote Work listeners can get a 30% discount on...2023-02-1445 minHumanity WorkingMaking Remote Work Launch PartyThe team renames the podcast, from "Way Too Busy" to "Making Remote Work", explains what is behind the change, and gives a sneak preview of what is to come in the Season 3 (2023) episodes.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2023-02-0718 minHumanity Workingmaking remote work workThe team discusses the strategic decisions and practical steps organizations need to take to turn their company into a high-functioning remote or hybrid work environment. The podcast references an ebook published by BillionMinds on remote work, which you can download at www.billionminds.com/report.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting...2022-12-2249 min
That Remote Life | Interviews with Digital Nomads and Location Independent EntrepreneursThe 5 Key Skills You Need to Become More Effective & Productive as a Remote Worker While Avoiding Burnout with Paul SlaterToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Paul Slater (@Paul Slater), the co-founder of BillionMinds, a training program that uses behavioral science to help maximize your professional and personal effectiveness as a remote worker.During this episode, Mitko and Paul discussed why some people feel ineffective when working remotely, the five key skills you need to help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-being, and how to manage your energy and avoid burnout as a remote worker.💬 Topics Discussed:What is the main mission of Billion Minds?How did Paul come up w...2022-12-151h 01Humanity WorkingDigital Nomad with Mitko KarshovskiMitko Karshovski is the Founder and Host of This Remote Life - a podcast devoted to the Digital Nomad Lifestyle. In this episode we discuss Mitko's own Digital Nomad journey, but also some of the major trends that are leading people to work thousands of miles away from their employers, and what is to come is to come as employers adjust to the idea of sourcing the best employees from anywhere. This Remote Life is available on all good podcast platforms.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees...2022-12-0952 minHumanity WorkingLead A Productive Life with Phil LibinPhil Libin is the founder and CEO of mmhmm (available at mmhmm.app) - a company that is reimagining video for the future of work. He is also the former CEO of Evernote. In this wide ranging discussion, Phil and Paul discuss the nature of productivity, and why Phil believes that we should never go back to a predominantly in office environment.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by...2022-11-1553 minHumanity WorkingGuestCast - Paul Joins Cultivating Potential with Karen ZeiglerPresented in it's entirety from earlier this year, when Paul was a guest on The Cultivating Potential Podcast with Karen Zeigler:The Cultivating Potential PodcastLeadership in the Experience Age is all about Leading by Design. Design Thinking Consultant Karen Zeigler brings decades of leadership experience and the leading voices in every aspect of developing individuals and teams to the forefront in this podcast. She believes that cultivating the creative and innovative potential of employees is the greatest opportunity for leaders to make an impact today and leave a legacy for the future.H...2022-11-0156 minHumanity WorkingJourney of Self-Discovery with Corissa Saint LaurentCorissa Saint Laurent is a marketing leader at Heart Water (www.drinkheartwater.com), but that is just a small part of her story. She has devoted her life to help individuals, teams and organizations in a journey of self-discovery. She has presented to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world in person and online, and she shared her story with us in this episode. To learn more about Corissa, visit her website at https://corissasaintlaurent.com.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future o...2022-10-041h 00Humanity WorkingThe Power of Groops with Bobbi Wegner, Psy.D.Bobbi Wegner Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who teaches Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Harvard University. She is also the founder and CEO of Groops - a Group Connection platform used by organizations looking to improve the effectiveness of groups by improving communication and inclusion, strengthening relationships and enhancing trust.Also check out Dr. Wegner's TedX Talk: Feminist Boys are our Future Men: Changing the Culture of Sexual Violence from a Very Early Age - Clinical psychologist and Harvard Lecturer, Bobbi Wegner, Psy.D., explores the role our brain plays in unconsciously gendertyping women and how...2022-09-1350 minHumanity Workingapples and gladwellsWork from anywhere is getting pretty contentious. The team discuss Malcolm Gladwell's recent comments on it, and the ensuing backlash, plus evaluates the approach Apple is using to attempt a hybrid work environment.Resources we mention in the podcast:Our own recommendations on return to office - https://billionminds.com/the-space-and-time-profile-a-new-hybrid-workplace-model-for-employers/Microsoft report into effects of different work environments - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2021/01/NewFutureOfWorkReport.pdfMore detailed report on the Apple RTO announcement - https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/4/22961592/apple-april-11-return-office-corporate-pandemic-tim-cookThe Diary of a CEO...2022-08-3041 minHumanity Workingspace and time part 2: the employeesThe team return to examine how employees can work most effectively as individuals and in teams from anywhere and at any time.This episode references a blog post, which provides more details on the "Space and Time" model. You can access it here.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting...2022-08-1634 minHumanity Workingspace and time part 1: the employersThe team assemble to discuss how employers are wrestling with work from anywhere, and present a model they can use to simplify matters. This episode references a blog post, which provides more details on the "Space and Time" model. You can access it here. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.c...2022-08-0236 minHumanity Workingthe musk memoElon Musk wants everyone to go back to the office at Tesla and will fire anyone that doesn't. Is he right? The team examines the factors driving this, how it applies to other organizations, and what it means for employers and employees.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2022-07-2045 minHumanity WorkingStuck Happens with George AndersonGeorge Anderson PhD PgMP is one of those people who seems to get far more done than the rest of us in the same number of hours every day. He is a Global Program Director at Microsoft, teaches classes at multiple Universities, and is the author of multiple books". In this episode Paul talks to George about how he became so effective on a daily basis, and George shares some of the secrets from his book Stuck Happens.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the...2022-05-1741 minHumanity Workingthe grass is not always greenerThe team discusses the surprising findings BillionMinds has uncovered about what motivates many people to quit their jobs, why it often does not accomplish what people hope, and what individuals and organizations can do to improve the employee experience.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2022-05-0332 minHumanity WorkingThe Exponential Individual with Eric PatelEric Patel is the Chief Innovation Officer at BostonExO, the Co-Founder of Exponential Individuals, and a Project Co-ordinator for OpenExo. Unsurprisingly for someone with such a busy life, Eric has to work hard to optimize his day, and is what we call a Personal Effectiveness Superhero. In this episode, Eric shares how he got to this point, and his tips for being effective every day.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be r...2022-04-2045 min
Cultivating PotentialEp 16 - Paul Slater - Billion MindsIn this episode, Karen interviews Paul Slater. Paul Slater is the Co-Founder and CEO of BillionMinds, an organization with the mission to help a billion people thrive at unstructured, ambiguous work through practical skills development. Paul has spent over 25 years working in various technology strategy roles, writing and delivering courseware and books for organizations including Microsoft, Oracle, HP, and Shell. He formed his training and consulting organization before shifting to building large-scale architectures inside enterprises and managing the organizational change associated with adopting new technology. At Microsoft, Paul designed architectures for portfolio management and cloud...2022-04-0554 min
Pod 4 GoodBillionMinds, Rethinking Productivity, and Technology FailsChris and Jesse are joined by Paul Slate and Ryan Tubbs, the cofounders of Billionminds, check them out: Homepage - BillionMinds BillionMinds. Paul and Ryan talk about the reality of work and life that we are currently living in, but they are doing to help, and how Jesse is losing his mind. Check out their podcast:Podcast - BillionMinds BillionMindsWe also want to recognize Tallgrass Estate Planning LLP, as they are the newest corporate partners with Rant9 Productions. We look forward to continuing our podcast network with their support, and we appreciate their efforts...2022-03-2456 minHumanity Working5 steps to a more effective workplaceBeing effective is personal, but employers can help. If they do, their employees will likely be more motivated, resilient, and adaptable. In this episode, the team explores what practical steps employers can take to help each employee start every day with motivation and end it with accomplishment. For more details on the findings discussed here go to 5 Steps to a More Effective WorkplaceBook Mention: Dr. Matthew Walker's Why We SleepHumanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work....2022-03-1946 min
Peace of Chaos: a podcast by Matt Neal67 | slow down to speed upold enough to remember the 70's and hearing so many of the same stories on repeat...they wait just long enough between generations to try to pull the same shit. maybe the internet helps the next generation change the script and move us forward as a society and species...Also, you should check out billionminds.com. It's changing the way I think about life in a profound manner.
2022-03-1119 minHumanity Workingburnoutthe team discusses burnout and ways to stave it offHumanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2022-02-2250 minHumanity WorkingTal & Dev with Michele VolpiMichele Volpi is the Founder and CEO of tal & dev, a startup that helps employees steer their career in the right direction, and get matched to employers that match their skills and values. Michele talks to Paul about the highs and lows of his own diverse career, and how it has led him to focus on mentoring others, and he shares his thoughts on how employee experience will become ever more important in the future of work.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future...2022-02-1548 minHumanity Workingthe great reevaluationIt's Season 2, and the long wait has been worth it. The team explains what's been going on, how their work style has changed, and what they think it means for the workforce as a whole.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2022-02-0837 min
Peace of Chaos: a podcast by Matt Neal58 | late night egg nogCheck out some other great podcasts:Kym Kral - Kral SpaceJacob Givens - Waterproof RecordsBillionMinds - Way Too BusyRabble Health - Focus On The Patient
2021-12-2417 minHumanity WorkingLeading in the Digital Era with David ChristieDavid Christie has had a lengthy career in life science and health technology, has deep insights in what makes teams work well and what makes a good leader. In this podcast he shares his thoughts on these issues, including fascinating insights on how failure shaped him as a leader.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on...2021-07-2623 min
Peace of Chaos: a podcast by Matt Neal38 | the aliens are backCritical Thinking.Check out my other podcast - way to busy - from BillionMinds.
2021-07-2320 minHumanity WorkingMeet The Founders - Ryan TubbsRyan joins from Tulsa, OK to discuss his journey ....Ryan is the former Chief Transformation Officer of Microsoft US. In this role, Ryan developed a deep understanding of organizational change management and operational excellence, which he now brings to BillionMinds.Ryan’s varied career within Microsoft included marketing roles for Productivity SaaS, where he led the transition from transactional marketing to engagement marketing.Ryan is a certified OpenExo practitioner, which he is using to design BillionMinds with a core lean operational model, designed to scale rapidly.He believes that success in the di...2021-07-1943 minHumanity WorkingToo Busy To Meditate with Dr. Celeste HamiltonDr. Celeste Hamilton is a scientist who worked in academic health care and later in the biotech industry. During that time she began to learn meditation as a means of handling her own busy life. More recently she transitioned to creating courses and coaching executives and entrepreneurs on how to use meditation as an effective tool in their lives. In this podcast she shares how her personal journey into meditation has helped her manage the competing demands of work, family and personal commitments, and get some practical tips on how to do the same in the context of your...2021-07-1245 minHumanity Workingthe importance of down timeIn this episode, Paul, Ryan & Matt are on vacation. We'll be back next week with a regular episode. Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2021-07-0502 minHumanity WorkingADHD 2.0 with Dr. Edward HallowellDr. Edward Hallowell is one of the world's leading authorities on ADHD, and the author of over 20 books that discuss the topic and how modern life is causing all of us to become more distracted. His most recent book is ADHD 2.0 - New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - From Childhood Through Adulthood. In this podcast we discuss the world of ADHD, and we also talk about how many of the rest of us have a "severe case of modern life" Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company th...2021-06-2830 minHumanity WorkingMeet The Founders - Paul SlaterPaul sits down with Matt to discuss how his journey across two countries from Medical School to a tech leader inside Microsoft prepared him for his current venture in BillionMinds, and he shares why he believes that we are at a crisis point for humans and their relationship with technology.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn...2021-06-2152 minHumanity WorkingIt's All About The People with Danika DreslinDanika Dreslin has been an HR leader in multiple large enterprises, working as an advocate to employees and a business partner to strategy leaders. She now works as an HR consultant to startups helping them define the right structures to attract and retain employees. In this episode Danika explains what drew her to Human Resources, what soft skills are important in today's workplace, and how she sees work transforming in the coming years.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work....2021-06-1449 minHumanity Workingnavigate change effectivelyIn this episode, Paul & Ryan outline ways to navigate change effectively using the ADKAR methodology.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.2021-06-0742 minHumanity WorkingCareer Design with Nicholas LoreNick Lore is the originator of the field of career coaching, and has guided thousands of people through career changes, from executives and artists to government officials. His work has been commended for excellence by two US Presidents. Nick is the author of a bestselling book called: The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success and runs The Rockport Institute.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work....2021-05-3147 min