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The Future is Human With Cheryl CranFuture Proofing Leadership Season 1 Episode 14What does it mean to futureproof our leadership? How can we ensure we are on the leading edge of people first leadership guiding others to lead change and embrace transformation? Find out more. 2024-07-2611 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranEmbracing AI to Drive Organizational Change - Season 1 Episode 13Unlock the secrets of harnessing AI to revolutionize your organization with our latest episode, featuring my co-founder Brad Breininger. We explore the current landscape of AI adoption across various industries, from media buying to healthcare, and dive deep into the critical role data plays in these initiatives. Together, we address the common apprehensions organizations face, such as the fear of early investment or selecting the wrong technology, and offer insights on balancing innovation with caution, especially in highly regulated sectors.Discover the groundbreaking advancements AI is bringing to the healthcare sector, including the use of Monjaro for...2024-06-1032 min
More Than a Lumpy JumperBeing a Wall BreakerSilos, Barriers, Walls … doesn’t matter what you call them, if they take hold in an organisation … EVERYTHING seems to get that little bit trickier – communication channels, processes, procedures and above all relationships.
So, join Bobby and Bridge as they do a little bit of ranting and a whole lot of chatting about how to deal with Silo Working. Do Silos ever work in an organisation? And what can you do rather than deconstructing a whole organisation in an attempt to get rid of them. That’s where the Bridge comes in. Over to you Bridge!!
Links 2024-05-2146 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranEnergy is the Secret to Time Management - Lead With Energy Intelligence - Season 1 Episode 12Join me with Brad Breininger where we discuss the secret currency to success in today and the future of work 'energy'. Much of us get caught up in urgency when in fact time is about what gives us energy, boundaries and have a 'heck yes' to what we agree to do. 2024-04-3046 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranAI Is Not Replacing Humans - Here's Why - Season 1 Episode 11Join me in this episode which is a live recording from a recent LinkedIn live event where myself and Brad Breininger talked about AI and why we should not fear - rather we should be curious and look to add AI as a personal assistant. 2024-04-2445 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranLeaders Turn Your Biggest Challenges Into Opportunities - Season 1 Episode 10Join me in this episode with Brad Breininger EVP of Believeco where we talk about the biggest challenges leaders are facing and how to turn those challenges into opportunities. It's a challenging era in the world of work and being a leader requires more energy and stamina than ever before - listen in to hear some ideas on how to have a resilient mindset amidst ongoing challenges. 2024-04-1746 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWhy Having a Clearly Defined Leadership Brand is Crucial for The Future of Work - Season 1 Episode 9Join me and my co-founder of Super.Crucial.Leader retreat for a great discussion on the importance of a clearly defined leadership brand. People need to know what you stand for and who you are and its never been more important than now and for the future. 2024-04-0945 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranMore Stats On How People Are Using AI - Season 1 Episode 8This episode continues with more stats on who is using AI and I also give some personal examples of how I am using it as well. 2024-03-2909 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranHow Often Are You Using AI - Find Out The Stats - Season 1 Episode 7There's a great poll/survey from yougov.com on how people are using AI 2024-03-2306 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNEW Offering Super.Crucial.Leader Retreats Coming May 2024! - Season 1 - Episode 6I have had a vision for creating a dynamic and profound and skills reset retreat for leaders for over a decade. I have found the perfect partner with Brad Breininger who is a senior executive leader in marketing and branding and leads teams. Together we have put together a phenomenal retreat. Listen in and if you are inspired to attend would love to have you there! 2024-03-0413 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranA Case Study Of An Organization Going Through Change - Season 1 Episode 5I am often asked for examples and case studies and I have to honor confidentiality however I can share generalities and am sharing this case study on organizational change in todays episode.2024-02-2610 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranAI Is NOT Replacing Humans - Season 1 Episode 4Listen in while I talk about the research and data that shows that AI is NOT replacing humans - humans USING AI are replacing humans in the workplace. 2024-02-0814 min
The Future is Human With Cheryl CranA Human Approach To Performance Management - Season 1 Episode 3Lets face it performance management is a key success factor to high performing teams and engaged workers. The art of delivering a fantastic performance review requires us to have a human focus - treating each person with respect and appreciation and giving the gift of candid feedback are all elements of a successful performance management meeting. 2024-01-2809 min
The Future is Human With Cheryl CranBeing Human While Leading Others Through Change - Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of the future is human Cheryl talks about how to elevate your human approach when helping others go through change. Everyone views change in their own unique way and to engage people in change we need to elevate our human understanding and approach. 2024-01-2109 min
The Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe Future is Human Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1In this first episode of The Future is Human podcast the focus is on 'life' we all have things going on in our lives that are impacting our work life. In the past we could compartmentalize and 'carry on'. Now we have to treat ourselves like humans AND be more empathetic and accepting of life events impacting our teams. Take a listen! 2024-01-1411 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWhat Do We Do When Individuals on Our Teams Have Challenging Life Events - Season 2 Episode 10When something happens in someone's life it can be challenging for that person to deal with their reality and also for the team to adjust to the impact of that person who has a personal challenge. We need to support and we need to be compassionate. 2023-12-1107 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe 3 Legged Stool of Skills That Leaders MUST Have in this AI Fast Paced Reality - Season 2 Episode 9Technical knowledge is NOT enough in today's complex reality. Now more than ever leaders need to better understand people, to want to help people and to develop essential human skills 2023-12-0509 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe Value of Honestly Assessing our Strengths and Weaknesses - Season 2 Episode 8The biggest opportunity for us in the fast paced technology reality is to become better humans and that means being brutally honest with ourselves. Knowing and admitting our strengths and weaknesses is a leadership super power. Take a listen to this episode to learn more. 2023-10-3010 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWe Need Novelty In The Workplace To Keep Ourselves and Teams Engaged - Season 2 Episode 7Boredom and apathy can settle in when we don't have new and fresh energy. This impacts our own mindset as well as our teams. Listen in on the need for novelty in the workplace. 2023-09-2607 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWe Need to Elevate Our Thinking to Learn and Share - Season 2 Episode 6In this episode from a live stage event I share the need for us to leverage the me to we model and elevate our thinking to learn and share on a consistent basis. 2023-09-1805 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranMultiple Perspectives AND Multiple Intelligences Keys to Future Readiness - Next Now Podcast Season 2 Episode 5In this episode I cover off the importance of multiple perspectives and multiple intelligences as a #futureready skillset needed by leaders and teams. 2023-09-1107 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranHybrid Workplace Needs Us To Shift From Me To We (Live Excerpt) - Season 2 Episode 4This episode is from a video clip of a recent keynote where I talked about the audience survey to their challenges, as well as I talk about stress and the shift from Me to We. 2023-09-0610 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranPerformance Management In a Hybrid Workplace - Need to Focus on Positive Behavior ChangesIn this episode the focus is on how to effectively ensure that performance management is focused on behaviour change. 2023-09-0613 min
Level Up ClaimsFuture of Work with Cheryl CranGalen Hair and Cheryl Cran, discussed the future of work, recruitment challenges, and leadership strategies. The conversation emphasized the need for businesses to align with technological advances such as AI and face recruitment challenges head-on by fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and reward. They highlighted the importance of communication and explored the idea of adopting a 'start-up' approach, such as considering freelancers or contract work. They also discussed ways to augment employee productivity during remote work, combat "quiet quitting," and navigate the ethical implications of AI replacing human jobs. Who’s the Guest? Cheryl Cran is...2023-08-0237 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranEmbedding Performance Management in A Hybrid Workplace - Season 2 - Episode 3In this episode the topic is performance management - how to do it well? Are your leaders having performance coaching one on ones where the employee leaves feeling inspired or eager to grow? Listen to here more about performance management in the hybrid workplace. 2023-06-2211 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranCan ChatGPT and AI Help Leaders Communicate Better In A Hybrid Workplace? Season 2 - Episode 2In this episode the theme continues of the impact of ChatGPT and AI on the workplace. Can we use ChatGPT and AI to help us craft better communications? How can we check our biases to ensure we are working as effectively as we can in the hybrid workplace? Take a listen to find out more. 2023-06-1511 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranChatGPT and AI and The Workplace - Season 2 Episode 1ChatGPT and AI is here to automate the mundane so we can elevate the humane. This season will focus more on the impact of technology and what its doing for us in our daily lives and the workplace. 2023-05-1511 min
The Disrupted WorkforceSuper Crucial Human Skills For A Digital World | Cheryl CranDETAILS | In the age of AI Everywhere, there’s a growing conversation about Crucial Human Skills at work. But how do you actually harness them? We dove deep with Cheryl Cran, a top authority on this topic, and The Future of Work. Cheryl has spent decades teaching her clients how to become better leaders by becoming better humans. This conversation is a masterclass in understanding how human-centered leaders and organizations elevate from baseline communication to conscious communication, the dangers of polarity thinking, the importance of shifting from a “Me to We” Mindset, and using tech for good! We also unpack Cheryl...2023-03-281h 00The Future is Human With Cheryl CranStrategy - It's EVERYBODY'S Responsibility In Today's Workplace - Episode 32 - Season 1In this episode I talk about how having a strategic plan is vitally important and senior leaders have to know where they are going. However EVERY worker needs to be included and involved in strategic dialogues in order to embed strategy into the organization. At its best a strategic plan is linked to individual performance and what it means for every employee. Senior leaders need to be deeply committed to staying focused on reviewing and communicating the strategic focus on an annual basis. 2023-02-1310 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWorking Collaboratively In A Hybrid Workplace - Episode 31 - Season 1In this episode I am sharing some post leadership group events thoughts around working and collaborating in a hybrid workplace. In our recent 2023 Leadership Trends video and report we shared a statistic that the main challenge for workers was navigating the hybrid workplace dynamics. Listen in for some insights and ideas on how to collaborate more effectively in hybrid workplaces. 2023-02-0608 min
unPACKed with PMMIOnboarding Tips to Retain EmployeesIn an era where employees jump from job to job, NextMapping founder Cheryl Cran has studied how a company's first impression during the onboarding process can lead to better employee retention. This 10 Time Author also speaks on how the future workplace will look and how leadership by managers immediately after onboarding can be the key to keeping employees for the long haul.Experience the future of packaging and processing—up close and in actionIt all starts here. Don’t miss out—register today at packexpolasvegas.com/unpackedpod PMMI member...2023-01-2525 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter EightYOU have the power to create your future! Whether its your personal future or your work future you create your future with your choices today. It is inspiring and exciting to have the power to shift our mindsets and approaches to create an exciting future. 2023-01-2323 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter SevenThe workplace has rapidly accelerated with AI, automation and robotics helping to automate and change the work. There are opportunities for workers with increased technology - while there are workers concerned about work being automated the research shows that even with automation there will be a worker shortage until at least 2030. 2023-01-1726 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Create a Culture of Trust to Create The Future of Work - Chapter SixIn order to create a trust culture you need leaders who can create a safe environment both in office and virtually to increase engagement. There is a direct correlation between the 'feel good' feelings and trust. Empathy is a crucial human skill needed to increase trust. 2023-01-1321 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter FiveIn this chapter Cheryl Cran shares ideas on how to navigate 'what's next' and what it means for leaders and teams. The future is shared and one where 'everyone is a leader'. This means that the skills needed by everyone is greater collaboration skills, a focus on 'we' and how to communicate at high levels. 2023-01-0336 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter FourThe future is shared! In this exciting and motivating chapter from Cheryl Cran's best selling book, "NextMapping - Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work". As each person develops his/her/their self they can bring elevated thinking and approaches to teams. Collaboration is the key to innovation. Leadership is changing and needs leaders who can facilitate, lead and inspire change. 2022-12-2722 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter ThreeChapter Three from the audio book version of Cheryl Cran's bestseller, "NextMapping - Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work". In this chapter Cheryl shares tools on having a future ready mindset. In order to navigate the future you need an abundant mindset, a creative solutions mindset and a people first mindset. 2022-12-1833 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter TwoChapter Two from the audio book version of the best seller, "NextMapping- Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work". In this chapter Cheryl Cran shares the PREDICT model on how to look for patterns in order to determine next steps, ideas on innovation and more. 2022-12-1134 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranNextMapping Audio Book - Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work - Chapter OneListen to Chapter One from the bestselling book by Cheryl Cran, "NextMapping - Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work" - in this chapter Cheryl paints an imaginary future that doesn't sound too far off. She shares research and insights into what leaders and companies need to be thinking about and focused on in order to remain relevant now and in the future. 40% of Fortune 500's today will no longer exist in 10 years. They will be replaced by newer companies. Listen to this episode from the audio version of the book. 2022-12-0525 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe Power of Technology In Enabling Smart Cities With a People First Focus - With Guest Raimundo Rodulfo - CIO City of Coral Gables#technology #futureofwork #peoplefirst #smartcity #smartcities Please enjoy this episode with special guest Raimundo Rodulfo CIO and Director of Innovation for City of Coral Gables. We talk about all of the technology innovation that has led to City of Coral Gables being an award winning city in the smart city space. Gartner has recognized them as being in top innovators in smart cities. 2022-11-2921 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranMicrolearning Is The Best Way To Build SkillsIn this episode I share the microlearning courses we have been working on and why microlearning is the 'new' way to learn. 2022-11-2305 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranHow Work Will Be Different in 2023#2023 #workplacetrends #leadershiptrends #hybridworkplace #remoteworkA quick glimpse into some of the leadership and team items that will shift in 2023 and its perfect timing to plan for 2023 now. 2022-11-1408 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranLeadership Skills Needed to Motivate and Empower Hybrid TeamsIn this episode I share some of the foundational leadership skills needed to navigate the realities of the hybrid workplace. It's not enough to just transfer the skills that have been successful in a fully in office workplace. Today we need to uplevel our skills to be able to empower, motivate and engage our hybrid teams. 2022-11-0110 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranChange Leadership - What's Needed To Get The The Future - With Marcelina Nowosadzki Director Program & Change Management - Nelnet DiversifiedJoin me in a dynamic interview where I talk to Marcelina of Nelnet Diversified about the change needed to drive towards the future of work. 2022-10-2623 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe Change Leadership Needed To Drive Future of WorkIn this episode I share a quick 'rant' on how we all need to be 'change leaders' to drive the changes forward needed to create the now and future workplace. Its a people first future and we all need to know better and do better. 2022-09-2808 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranRecruiting and Onboarding In A Hybrid WorkplaceIt is more challenging than ever to recruit and onboard especially in a hybrid reality. This podcast focuses on some success tips to ensure you are being successful. One tip is to avoid applying same in person strategies when recruiting and onboarding virtually. 2022-09-1909 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranChallenges of the Hybrid Workplace And What To Do About ThemIn this episode I continue to talk about some of the challenges of hybrid and what we can do about them. 2022-09-1211 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWhat Is The "Quiet Quitting" Trend and What Can Leaders Do About It?#fow #futureofwork #leadchange #changemanagement #changeleadership #leadchange #leadershipdevelopment #hybridworkplace #hybridwork #hybridteams #leadinghybridteamsIn this episode I review the 'quiet quitting' trend/meme made popular via Tik Tok and what it means for leaders. 2022-09-0512 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranHow to Engage Employees in a Hybrid WorkplaceWe have surveyed hundreds of clients and thousands of workers around hybrid workplace and there is a big opportunity for leaders to focus on engaging workers right now. Take a listen to this episode to find out more. 2022-08-2208 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranHow To Successfully Onboard New Workers In A Hybrid WorkplaceMany clients are saying that onboarding new workers has taken on a new challenge in regards to communicating culture and providing relevant training. Hybrid workplace provides new opportunities for onboarding such as leveraging collaboration tools and having clear communication strategies. Listen in on this quick episode on how to onboard new workers successfully in a hybrid workplace. 2022-08-1511 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWhat Are The Perks Workers Want In The Workplace?In this episode I refer to a recent Fast Company survey that outlines the actual perks workers are looking for in today's workplace. We continue to see articles and news items on the great resignation and the key driver of people leaving their jobs is lack of flexibility and autonomy. 2022-08-0809 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranWhat Workers Want From Their Managers/Leaders/EmployersIn this episode I share results from a HubSpot survey that ranked what workers want from their managers/leaders and employers. The results may surprise you. 2022-07-2609 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranReturnships - Zoomers Are Not Retiring As Planned - Here's Why and What it MeansWith the worker shortage predicted to last until at least 2030 we are seeing many companies look at new ways to engage with their retiring workforce. Baby Boomers (Zoomers) are choosing to delay retirement OR they are retiring as planned and then looking for projects and contract work. This approach is a win win for both companies and the retiree. The company gets to retain long time experience and knowledge but without rehiring on a full time basis. The typical arrangement for a returnship is short term projects, contracts or season work. A lot of the returnships are used to...2022-07-1309 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe Workers Market And What That Means For Each of the GenerationsThe workers market is here to stay for a while and Beyonce's new song "Break My Soul" has led to a Twitter conversation around 'quitting your job' to find something more aligned with the soul. In this episode I share some insights on the different generations and how they are perceiving the workers market and what they likely will do based on unique perspectives. It's helpful to remember that generational values is not ageism - rather its a perspective that helps us to better understand the range of values and attitudes based on a person's vantage point of environmental...2022-07-0714 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranThe Power of A "Me to We" Mindset In the Now of WorkIn this episode I share the proprietary me to we mindset model we created at NextMapping to help leaders and team members increase self awareness. This model is also a great tool to see where we are on the collaboration scale. Listen to hear the key components of thinking and communicating from a 'we' mindset .2022-06-2414 minThe Future is Human With Cheryl CranHow To Stay Productive and Avoid Burnout In The Hybrid WorkplaceSince the hybrid workplace has become a reality many people are struggling with feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout. We need to control our technology not be the victims of it. Take a listen to find out a few strategies to help feel less stress and in more control. 2022-06-1709 min