Ready to hack your happiness? In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, neuroscientist Dr. Paul J Zak (aka Dr. Love) sits down with host Ira S Wolfe to shatter the myths of happiness. Forget everything you thought you knew—happiness isn’t just luck or “soft skill” fluff. It’s hardwired biology, measurable in real time, and absolutely essential for thriving at work and life. Whether you’re a leader seeking to boost culture, an innovator obsessed with productivity, or simply a geek (or ...
May 06, 2025•43 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Forget what you’ve been told about what’s driving division, disengagement, and dysfunction. It’s not woke and DEI. It’s not remote work. It’s not Gen Z or political affiliations. According to Dr. Zach Mercurio, it’s something far more primal: the deep, unmet need to matter . In this gut-punch of an episode, Zach and host Ira S Wolfe rip into why belonging programs fall flat, expose the myth about soft skills, and reveal why making someone feel seen isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s survival. You’ll neve...
Apr 22, 2025•43 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Yep! Change often feels like swimming upstream against sticky currents. Even if the status quo is a mess, we cling to it like a life raft. Why? Because the familiar feels like less work for our brain, even when it’s failing us. In this episode, guest co-hosts Eli and Casey unravel the complex web of emotions and instincts that make embracing change feel like swimming through sticky peanut butter. Inspired by future of work thought leader Ira Wolfe's insights, this deep dive is your ticket to und...
Apr 15, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Step into the whirlwind of change with this episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization: "Adaptive Perception Disorder." Guest co-hosts Eli and Casey take a Deep Dive into the eerily familiar yet subtly dangerous mindset threatening the backbone of businesses today. They delve deep into the intriguing concept of Adaptive Perception Disorder (APD), coined by GGG host and Future of Work Global Thought Leader Ira Wolfe himself. Why is exploring APD important? ADP is endemic in many companies, a mindset t...
Apr 06, 2025•12 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Feel like the world’s spinning faster than ever? You’re not wrong—and “just go with the flow” won’t cut it anymore. Join us for another Deep Dive in this provocative episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Guest hosts Casey and Eli dive deep into the Adaptability Deficit , a term coined by Ira S Wolfe, and why it might be the single greatest threat to your personal and professional survival. We unpack why flexibility is reactive, adaptability is proactive, and why your success now hinges more...
Mar 27, 2025•11 min•Season 8Ep. 7
What happens when AI, immigration policy, and economic trends collide? The job market gets weird—fast. In this must-listen episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, renowned labor market expert Gad Levanon joins Ira Wolfe to dissect the current state and future trajectory of work. Forget boring forecasts—this is a raw, eye-opening exploration of what’s really happening. Here’s what’s on the table: -AI’s Growing Grip on Jobs – From coding to manual labor, AI is transforming tasks faster than a...
Feb 19, 2025•51 min•Season 8Ep. 6
“What does it mean to be human in a world where AI can do almost everything we can—and maybe better?” In this electrifying episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, we dive into the radical future of work, technology, and humanity with Sam Rad, a digital pioneer who’s part futurist, a technology pioneer, part provocateur, and and the author of Radical Next: Reclaiming Your Humanity in a Post-human World. From creating her own digital twin to questioning the purpose of job titles and even orga...
Feb 05, 2025•50 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Welcome to another special episode of The Deep Dive, in which we rip the lid off modern complacency and expose the dangerous mindset creeping into our lives without us even realizing it. It’s called NAIVE Thinking—and no, we’re not talking about innocent optimism. This is an epidemic of Numbness, Apathy, Indifference, Vulnerability, and Entitlement—a toxic cocktail keeping people stuck, disengaged, and dangerously unprepared for the future. We live in a world moving at breakneck speed, but far t...
Jan 30, 2025•6 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Welcome to a special episode of Deep Dive into The Never Normal, a Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization special no-nonsense series that unpacks the future of work, leadership, and life in an era of relentless disruption. This episode features highlights from cutting-edge insights by future or work thought leaders Josh Drean, who declares that "Employment is Dead," and John Sanei, author of the upcoming book Future Memories, who explores why we must unlearn everything we know to embrace an uncertain ...
Jan 27, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 3
The future is here, and it's weirder than you think. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, we’re tearing down the illusions of certainty and exposing the brutal reality of exponential change with global futurist and author John Sanei. AI, blockchain, quantum computing—if you have time to catch up, think again. Our obsession with efficiency and outdated thinking is dragging us down, while the future demands adaptability, experimentation, and a whole new way of leading. It’s time to...
Jan 21, 2025•35 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Forget quiet quitting – the ENTIRE employment system is on life support! 🤯 Host Ira Wolfe sits down with Josh Drean, co-founder of Work3 Institute and author of the bombshell new book “Employment is Dead,” to expose the brutal truth about the dying model of traditional jobs. They dissect the forces driving this seismic shift – rampant burnout, the desperate cry for flexibility, and the rise of game-changing technologies like AI, blockchain, and DAOs. Drean reveals how these forces are convergin...
Jan 08, 2025•49 min•Season 8Ep. 1
That collective sigh you heard recently was likely the relief that the risk of recession has passed. Or are we just experiencing The Twilight Before the Storm resulting in a transformational societal makeover? Warning: this episode is a must-listen but not for the faint hearted! Buckle up folks for a mind-bending journey with our latest special series episode “At the Corner of Main St and Wall St.” In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the mind-boggling and fascinating insights of Victor Sh...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 51
On this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into TWO of my most popular episodes with Zach Mercurio, expert on "mattering" at work . Why? Because it turns out, feeling LIKE you matter is as vital as food and shelter... and its ABSENCE is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes DAILY! Think that's dramatic? Zach breaks down how loneliness isn't just sad, it's SABOTAGE: 82% of workers feel lonely at work (that's an EY study, folks). This isn't about solo offices, it's about feeling INVISIBLE, even in a cr...
Nov 15, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 50
The message is clear: The future of work will be defined by rapid technological advancement, requiring individuals and organizations to embrace adaptability as a core competency. Leveraging tools like the AQai model and fostering a supportive and agile work environment will be critical to thriving in the age of acceleration. Join me on this just released 15-minute documentary titled Pivot Point, Navigating Work in the Age of Acceleration. Directed by the acclaimed Nick Nanton, a 22-time Emmy Awa...
Nov 10, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 49
Election crystal ball or magic 8-ball? Join political gurus Wendy Danley Davis and Louis Perron as they unravel "The Pollsters' Dilemma" in the era of Trump on this episode of "At the Corner of Main St and Wall St." Can we still trust polls to predict election outcomes? Or are we better off consulting tea leaves? This podcast that will challenge everything you thought you knew about political forecasting. Get ready to dive into: • The art (or science?) of reading political tea leaves • Why your ...
Oct 28, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 48
Buckle up for another riveting episode. Host Ira S Wolfe along with co-hosts Mat Van Alstyne, and John Aidan Byrne plunge into the 2024 Election with Muhlenberg College pollster and political scientist Dr. Chris Borick. Listen as the conversation weaves an intricate dance between Main Street and Wall Street, revealing insights ahead of the 2024 election. Here are just some of the compelling lessons You’ll take away: Favorability Isn't Everything Chris Borick pointed out that likability polls don...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 47
While tech is the fastest-growing sector in the US and the world, it mostly skipped the Midwest. But the shift didn’t just impact jobs but educational attainment and politics too. This episode explores the fascinating junction of Main Street and Wall Street where we bring together insights from Gad Levanon, Chief Economist at Burning Glass Institute , along with our esteemed co-hosts, Ira S Wolfe, Mat Van Alystyne, and John Aidan Byrne. We delve into the perplexing political realignment in the M...
Aug 25, 2024•56 min•Season 7Ep. 46
resHave you ever felt like you hit rock bottom and wondered how you'd ever bounce back? Well, just wait until you hear this engaging and heartfelt episode of The Whole You! This is the 2nd and concluding episode with host Joe Serio along with the resilient Kevin and Steph Mason, who share their rollercoaster journey of overcoming life's darkest moments. Their secret: a stupidity sponsor! Oh yeah, focusing on the next step and leaning on faith helped keep their lives in check. Listen in as Joe, K...
Aug 14, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 45
Feel like you’re trying to overcome the impossible? This episode will bring you to tears, laughter, and hope. On Part 1 of this 2-part episode of The Whole You, Kevin and Steph Mason share their incredible journey of resilience and courage. Together they have faced unimaginable challenges, from surviving electrocution and battling multiple cancers to overcoming fears of infertility and birth defects. And yet While their story is nothing short of awe-inspiring and personal, it’s entertaining and ...
Jul 30, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 44
What happens when you mix Main St perception with Wall St economic and policy discussion? You get a rollercoaster episode that's as gripping as it is enlightening! In our latest “At the Corner of Main St and Wall St” episode, I dive deep into the compelling and vexing Shrinking Middle Class Crisis. Alongside recurring guests John Aidan Byrne and Mat Van Alystne and special guest, Jeff Webb, we tackle the perplexing disconnect between a rosy national economic picture and the less positive percept...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 43
What if all those office wellness perks aren't actually helping? Is your office wellness program just a series of gimmicks? In this episode Tanya Tarr, Senior Contributor, Forbes, and Behavioral Scientist, and host Joe Serio dissect the myths of workplace wellness. You might rethink those yoga sessions! Tune in now! Tanya and Joe dig into the nuanced world of well-being, whether at home or in the workplace. In this riveting episode, they switch gears from the comforts of home to the often chaoti...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 42
AI dominance, energy trade-offs, and election jitters. Those were the topics this month’s esteemed Wall St panel explored on At the Corner of Main St. and Wall St. The juxtaposition of Main Street and Wall Street may seem worlds apart, yet they are becoming increasingly intertwined. Join us as we unpack the implications of the rising cost of living, the potential shift in political administration, and the transformative power of AI in our economy. Whether you’re an investor, a tech enthusiast, o...
Jun 24, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 41
Flexibility in the workplace is a hot topic, but 2024 Everywhere Work reports show a stark reality: only 25% of workers feel their work environment is highly flexible. We need to bridge this gap for a truly adaptable workforce. In this episode host Ira S Wolfe and Ivanti’s CMO Melissa Puls peel back the layers of IT and security, and trust us, it’s more challenging than you’d ever expect. We tackle the crippling silo effect, dig into the exponential growth of security vulnerabilities, and explor...
Jun 20, 2024•49 min•Season 7Ep. 40
The Whole You: Work, Home Life host Joe Serio and Senior Contributor, Forbes, and Behavioral Scientist Tanya Tarr continue their dynamic conversation about the how and why of personal well-being. Together they delve into the intriguing concept of a "House of Well-Being" and a "Workplace of Well-Being." This transformative discussion will leave you inspired to redesign your life for success. Here are just a few of the mind-opening lessons learned that can truly reshape the way we approach our hea...
Jun 11, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 40
You’re going to want to turn up the volume for this episode. Are you yearning to break through your comfort zone, ramp up your accountability game, and master the art of effective communication? In this epic leadership smackdown between the importance of accountability and adaptability, there is only one winner: you. Learn why accountability and adaptability are like peanut butter and jelly - each great on its own, but the magic combo when applied together. Entrepreneurship and former music exec...
Jun 05, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 39
This premiere episode of “At the Corner of Main St. & Wall St. episode is a gripping reminder that when it comes to the economy, inflation, personal finances, and politics, we are in virgin territory. Staying informed and flexible is key and hosts Ira S Wolfe, Mat Van Alstyne, and John Aidan Byrne share a few game-changing insights on where we may be headed next. They are joined by this month’s special guest Nathan Lewis, co-author of “Inflation.” Here are a few must-know takeaways about our...
Jun 04, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 38
While only 7 percent of the world’s population is using AI, technologist Doug Hohulin believes we’re living in the “Roaring 20s of Technology.” With over 500 percent growth of smartphone users in just 11 years and 1 Billion AI users predicted by the end of 2024, Doug reveals in this episode what innovation and our future look like in the next 3 to 5 years … and beyond. Doug is the co-author of the new book, Tech Powered Healing: Future of Medicine in the Age of AI. Here are just a few of the com...
May 31, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 37
Ever feel like innovation is a superpower reserved for legends like Steve Jobs? Think again! Join the dynamic innovating duo, Ira S Wolfe and Ben M Bensaou, as they shatter this myth and reveal the secrets to building your innovating engine. This episode of the Geeks Geezers Googlization podcast is packed with actionable insights to transform anyone into a relentless innovator. Prepare to challenge your perceptions and redefine what it means to be an innovator with 10 game-changing insights such...
May 25, 2024•55 min•Season 7Ep. 36
Did you think accounting was all about crunching numbers and taxes? Think again. "Beyond the Office" host Bill Keller is joined by Jody Padar, the Radical CPA. Together they unravel the future of accounting in the tech era. This episode is a must-listen for forward-thinking professionals who are ready to step into the next evolution of their industry, revolutionize their practices, and not just keep up but write the next chapter in accounting. Here are five key takeaways: 1. **Embrace Mistakes**...
May 13, 2024•49 min•Season 7Ep. 35
"Flexibility" has become the rallying cry of the Everywhere Work revolution, as highlighted in Ivanti's 2024 Everywhere Work report. On this Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show episode, host Ira S. Wolfe chats with guests Holly Novak and Mary Baird to unpack their experiences from the 2024 Ivanti Solutions Summit. Together, they explore the rapidly shifting landscape of Everywhere Work and the technological hurdles it brings. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on viewing cybersecurity throug...
May 08, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 34
