The world changed in the blink of an eye when the pandemic upended the lives of nearly 8 billion people, all at the same time. It felt like that time had stopped and nothing was certain anymore. Many people panicked. Some adapted. Others flourished and wouldn’t go back.This begs the question: why do people respond so differently? Curiosity got the best of Jason Feifer , Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. He took a deep dive into the complexities of human adaptability and wrote a new book ...
Dec 15, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Publicly, organizations state they want leaders to be innovative “out-of-the-box” thinkers who “challenge the status quo.” Privately, conventional leadership culture wants nothing of the sort. Leaders deemed as malcontents or “a bad culture fit” quickly find themselves marginalized, ostracized, and even exercised. The qualities that get them hired are the ones that get them fired. Yet, these rebels and nonconformists often embody the very leadership qualities organizations so desperately need to...
Dec 13, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Our minds are a beautiful thing. They’re also quite mysterious. There’s still so much we don’t understand about how our minds work and just like snowflakes - no two minds are alike. Yet this aspect of diversity is often overlooked when compared to the more traditional DEI frameworks such as the color of one’s skin, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, to name a few. Inside the walls of our organizations leaders continue to focus on team fit and culture fit, insidiously and unintentionally ensuring...
Dec 08, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 50
With the clock ticking down toward 2023, millions of people feel they are living someone else’s dream. Many are pondering a better future. But from the time we dreamed as kids without limits to the time we became responsible adults, some of us lost the ability to give ourselves permission to dream. Others simply don’t make time or feel we don’t deserve to dream. Why? Certified Dream Manager and Mental Fitness Coach Mark Cumicek blames it on what he calls a “dream deficit.” Here’s the good news. ...
Dec 04, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 49
It’s been only 2 months since we last hosted these Wall Street luminaries, Dick Bove and Mat Van Alstyne, from Odeon Capital Group. But it seems we’ve experienced a decade of volatility and uncertainty since then in the job market, labor market, stock market, and global economy. We are undeniably living in the Never Normal. So what do these financial wizards see in their crystal ball for 2023? Do we need to buckle up or will we be pleasantly surprised? Are we going to beat inflation or enter a d...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 48
GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Future of Leadership expert Paul McCarthy , says it’s time to address the increasing ineffectiveness of current approaches to preparing our leaders for the future. Listen in to his GGG Unleashed episodes each month for content that will get you rethinking, reinventing, and regenerating the future of your leadership. Follow wherever you get your a...
Nov 22, 2022•1 min
With busy schedules and juggling kids, school, work, and a gazillion other things, it's no wonder that so many workers are running on empty. Once a badge of honor, sleep deprivation is taking on its toll on work productivity and employee performance. In fact, research shows that lack of sleep can have many dangerous consequences both for the person lacking sleep and for those around them. Dr. Phil Gehrman, an expert in sleep disorders at the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia VA Medical...
Nov 17, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 47
GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Vivian Blade , resilience and inclusive leadership expert , bestselling author, and top 100 HR influencer, is our first thought partner on GGG Unleashed. Tune in to her monthly episodes as Vivian reveals workforce and workplace trends and shares valuable tips to help leaders like you build better workplaces. Whether you're a first-time manager or...
Nov 15, 2022•2 min
In recent years, servant leadership has become a buzzword. However, some people believe many executives use it as a way to appear more compassionate and humble without making any real changes. But not today’s guest. Jeff Blade is the real deal. He exudes servant leadership every single day. It’s part of his fabric and has made a significant impact in every organization he touches. And the list is impressive: Steak & Shake, Vera Bradley, Matilda Jane, and Herff Jones to name a few. What is se...
Nov 10, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Geeks, Geezers, Googlization has been on the air for over four years now, and we’re still going strong. Our hosts, Ira Wolfe and Jason Cochran , are committed to providing content to help the Googlization Nation navigate the never-normal world we live in, which is why we’re bringing more future of work content to the feed. GGG Unleashed episodes will feature expert advice from a wide range of thought leaders with easily digestible and actionable insights on how to adapt, grow, and even thrive no...
Nov 10, 2022•3 min
This episode was not just another podcast episode! Today, our guests are your hosts: Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran . For instance, learn how the wage gap between "job switchers" and "job stayers" is at an all time high. How some organizations are helping employees discover meaningful work with a simple 5 minute icebreaker! How Wolfe and Cochran plan to unleash the GGG podcast with future of work super-thought leaders in 2023. In the world of a gazillion podcasts, it’s easy to get lost. Our goal ...
Nov 05, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 45
The pandemic changed the way business is done forever. Once employees got a taste of working remotely and adjusted to a new lifestyle, there was little chance of getting workers back to the office on an everyday basis. While more than 59% of workers are now more attracted to jobs that provide flexibility via remote work, nearly 6 out of 10 executives and business owners are pushing back and demanding workers return to the office. One common reason given by managers is that you can’t create a gre...
Oct 27, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 44
HR doesn’t live in a vacuum. To help shape the future of work, it must connect the needs inside the business with the demands and consequences of an ever-changing environment. Continuous improvement is no longer enough. To respond to today’s Never Normal challenges, HR needs to not just improve but reinvent itself. Front and center are what distinguished authors and human capital strategists Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor call the four environmental D’s which will impact the four internal W’s...
Oct 20, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 43
How effectively do your leaders and employees deal with a co-worker's grief, stress, and burnout? Do they respond as Fixit Frank, Silent Sam, Cheer-up Cheryl, or Buckup Bobby? With all the uncertainty, angst, stress, and burnout permeating workplaces, maybe it’s time for an Empathy SWAT Team and an empathy toolkit too. Workplace Empathy Advocate Liesel Mertes and the founder of Handle with Care Consulting joins us with her team of empathy avatars to unlock the benefits of practicing empathy at w...
Oct 08, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 42
We live in a time where the call for environmental and social governance (ESG) grows louder every day. But is it B.S. or a good business strategy? Stakeholders, customers, and vendors all want businesses to operate in a more responsible way. It’s also coming from employees. What does this mean for business? And while it may seem like a daunting task, there are many small changes that can be made to start moving in the right direction. Dora Lutz , author of The Aspirational Business and the creat...
Sep 29, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 41
People are overwhelmed, burned out, and just exhausted- not just at work, but at home. You might think that’s old news and there’s nothing new to see here, which is exactly the reason you want to watch and listen to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. CEO and Head of Research Sarah White from the research and advisory firm aspect43 joined us to dig into the company’s just released new report, Insights at Work 2022. The results of how post-pandemic life is impacting work, how work is ...
Sep 21, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Paul “Mac” McCarthy is on a mission to change the future of leadership. Why? Because he believes the current approach to leadership is filled with hypocrisy, uncaring, and ego-based leadership landmines. He’s experienced this first-hand after being fired from four executive roles over his 25-year career for doing what he was hired to do … and for calling out leaders about a broken leadership system. Paul doesn't say what he believes, he walks the talk and brings a fresh approach to the future of...
Sep 14, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 39
What's next for jobs and the economy heading into 2023? Will we enter a recession? How long will it last? Will we see more layoffs and a reversal of remote work? Will labor shortages ease? These are just a few of the top-of-mind business trending topics discussed on this special episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Guests included Wall Street veterans, Odeon Capital Group’s Richard Bove and Mat Van Alstyne, along with Odeon Capital Conversations host and moderator John Aidan Byrne. You are...
Sep 10, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 38
Recruiting and hiring top talent is top of mind these days, from C-Suite executives to Main Street business owners. But getting top results for many companies is elusive. To help our listeners solve the hiring puzzle, we reached out to the “Sherlock Holmes of recruitment” and father of “Performance-Based Hiring,” Lou Adler , founder of The Adler Group, is one of the top bloggers on LinkedIn’s Influencer program, with over 1.3 Million followers. His company’s new mobile-ready learning platform – ...
Aug 25, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 37
The HR Indiana Conference is one of the largest regional human resources conferences in the United States. For the 1st time in 3 years, everything will be in-person and under one roof! There are over 50 speakers scheduled, including keynotes from Marc Effron, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Val Grubb, plus 50 concurrent sessions. No matter if you are just starting out as an HR Generalist, or you are a Senior VP of HR, HR Indiana has just the right education for you. Joining Geeks Geezers and Googlizat...
Aug 22, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 37
What we don't know about burnout ... but should! Feeling the effects of burnout? You’re not alone. The statistics are sobering. The impact is tragic. A McKinsey survey recently revealed that 3 out of 10 workers are experiencing burnout. Gallup’s State of the Workplace found that 19% of employees are miserable. The WHO recognizes burnout as a worldwide crisis. While employers often associate burnout with lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover, the ultimate cost is much worse. Are employers ...
Aug 18, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 36
Sharing your ideas is never without fear. Especially at work, and fear can lead to a slew of other negative emotions that greatly impact your job. You start to get worried. You’re nervous. But you still know deep inside you need to speak up. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Stephen Shedletzky , accomplished Leadership Coach, advisor, and author , shares what it means to create a safe work environment in which people feel like they can and should speak up. As you listen, you’ll le...
Aug 11, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 35
When we talk about difficult jobs, rarely does anyone mention leading yourself. Leadership is typically focused on others and leadership development is built on leading, managing, and inspiring others. But before you can lead others well, you must be able to lead yourself, says author and Invisible Roots author Sarah Andreas. All of us have invisible roots, beliefs we tend to ignore, but like roots on a tree, they hold us back. Listen to the three lead-yourself practices Sarah will share to help...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to knowing your workforce’s skills. Instead of focusing on employee counts, maybe it's time to focus on job skills count! After 50 years of job analysis and billions of dollars spent on recruitment, training, and development, most companies have no clue what job skills their current employees have or need. Mike Kritzman , CEO of SkillNet , believes he’s cracked the code to help companies inventory their skills and get personalized upskilling and reskilling. W...
Aug 09, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 33
The pandemic has forced millions of people to take a long hard look at their lives and question what is really important to them, leading to a torrent of people abandoning their careers, relationships, and other commitments. Dr. WHY, otherwise known as Dr. Gary Sanchez, believes this could be an opportunity for people to find out what they truly want in life. He’s on a mission to help 1 billion people not just unleash their WHY but their HOW and WHAT, too. Can you say your WHY? Did you choose yo...
Aug 02, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Why is it always difficult to make big changes and start something new? Not seeing immediate results can be disheartening, but it’s by challenging ourselves and trying new things that we grow as individuals. Sometimes we just need that extra push. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, Googlization, Whitney Johnson , the CEO of Disruption Advisors , shares her insight on the importance of monitoring growth. As you listen, you’ll learn how to understand where you are in your own development so you ca...
Jul 28, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Trying to be confident in today’s Never Normal world is tough. Many experts suggest you should just fake it til you make it. But not so fast, says this episode’s Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization guest, Alex Perry - a recovering anxious high achiever! What if you’re not good at faking it? In a world of perpetual uncertainty where we are bombarded by “Sunday best” expectations boasted by others on social media and pretentious standards, where and how does the average person keep up and fit in? How...
Jul 22, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Doing the bare minimum is over, says Hacking HR founder Enrique Rubio. It could even make you unemployable in the near future. Enrique believes that HR can do better and is on a mission to create the best HR that ever existed. When we first spoke with Enrique over 3 years and 200 episodes ago, his “baby,” Hacking HR, was in its infancy. That was then. This is now. Hacking HR is now a global learning community including over 200,000 LinkedIn followers representing HR and business leaders, HR prac...
Jul 17, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 29
It’s no secret that the pandemic was a catalyst for the shift that hit everyone’s workplace plans. It ripped back the crumbling facade of a connection between people and work that was accepted for nearly two centuries. But Dr. Marie Gervais believes our “idea of work has become disconnected from what it means to be human” and that is about to change. The pandemic awakened a sleeping giant and today’s workforce is demanding employers take a more holistic approach to work. Dr. Marie Gervais is our...
Jul 12, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 28
To say that talent acquisition is challenging these days is a blinding flash of the obvious. Why it is so difficult seems to be where all consensus disappears. The convergence of a tight labor market and shifting worker expectations have certainly contributed to a record-setting number of job openings and quits. But there is another serious contender for the reason why your business isn’t attracting enough qualified applicants: candidate resentment. Hosts Jason Cochran and Ira S Wolfe are excite...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 27
