Wyclef Jean gathers us together
For our last new episode of 2020, Jessi sits down with musician and entrepreneur Wyclef Jean for a wide-ranging conversation on the power of human connection.
Dec 21, 2020•40 min•Ep. 88
Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel
Ever wish you had a pal who could break down the biggest ideas of the new world of work and distill them into actionable insights you could apply to your own life, right away? Meet LinkedIn's Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel! Each week, Jessi explores the changing nature of work and how that work is changing us. Jessi welcomes big thinkers to share their best ideas: everyone from game-changing entrepreneurs like Aurora James, to research-based experts like Daniel Pink, to notable figures like Megan Rapinoe and Bozoma Saint John. Start your week by joining us every Monday for a dose of fresh ideas, then join us in community and conversation on LinkedIn.
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Bonus Episode: Renewing connections in a time of coronavirus
Back in March, we first reached out to our friends and listeners Kate, Emily, Manny, and Becky to see how they were managing in the early days of the worldwide COVID-19 response. It's nine months later, and Hello Monday contributor Michaela Greer called them each to check in on how they're doing.
Dec 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 87
Closing the gender gap with Facebook’s Deb Liu
Deb Liu has been a product manager for most of her career. She started out at PayPal, and is now VP of App Commerce at Facebook. A few years into her career, she noticed a change creeping into product management: there were fewer and fewer women. In this conversation (inspired by Deb’s LinkedIn article, What happened to women in product? ), Deb speaks to Jessi about how one company’s business decision ultimately ended up narrowing a wide field to a narrow channel of technical men, and how Deb ha...
Dec 14, 2020•29 min•Ep. 86
Building a lasting legacy with Tristan Walker
Walker and Company Founder and CEO Tristan Walker sits down with Jessi to trace his entrepreneurial journey from business school through the sale of his company to Procter and Gamble in 2018. He shares insights on building a legacy from within a large corporation.
Dec 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 85
Beating Burnout with Emily and Amelia Nagoski
As 2020 slogs to a close, the Hello Monday team and community has been feeling burnout creeping in. To better understand what it is and how to cope with it, Jessi sits down with Emily and Amelia Nagoski - sisters, and authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle .
Nov 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 84
Burnett and Evans on designing a meaningful life
For this US holiday week, we’ve grabbed a team favorite from the archives: Jessi’s conversation with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, Stanford professors and authors of Designing Your Work Life .
Nov 23, 2020•31 min•Ep. 83
Listener Spotlight: Lauren Maffeo moves on
Jessi sits down with listener Lauren Maffeo to discuss Lauren’s transition from journalism to civic tech, and her advice for others interested in making a career change.
Nov 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 82
Bonus Episode: Jessi visits So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
On Monday, award-winning financial strategist, TV host, and bestselling author Farnoosh Torabi talked with Jessi here on Hello Monday about the intersection of money and career. On the same day, Jessi visited Farnoosh's show, So Money , for this conversation on the future of work and the disproportionate impact of the pandemic and recession on women.
Nov 12, 2020•32 min•Ep. 81
Farnoosh Torabi on money
To succeed in our careers, we have to talk about money. But it can be uncomfortable. So we drafted Farnoosh Torabi, a money expert and host of the podcast SO MONEY , to demystify and destigmatize talking about and planning for our financial realities.
Nov 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 80
Becoming more creative with Natalie Nixon
At Hello Monday, we believe that creativity is a muscle. And muscles need trainers! Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon joins Jessi to teach us all how to infuse our workdays with more innovative thinking.
Nov 02, 2020•33 min•Ep. 79
Ellen Kullman on leading through crisis
Carbon CEO Ellen Kullman visits with Jessi to tell her rare-for-today story of growing throughout her career at only two companies - GE and DuPont. She shares lessons learned from leading DuPont during the ‘08 financial crisis, and ways we can each take control during uncertain times.
Oct 26, 2020•29 min•Ep. 78
Yale professor Craig Wright on cultivating genius
Yale professor emeritus Craig Wright studies the nature of genius and what we can learn from the geniuses among us. He shares stories and tips from exceptional lives.
Oct 19, 2020•26 min•Ep. 77
Bonus Episode: Mental Health in 2020 with Dr. Rheeda Walker
In this special bonus episode, guest host Michaela Greer talks with Dr. Rheeda Walker, psychologist and author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health , about measuring and improving our "psychological fortitude."
Oct 15, 2020•22 min•Ep. 76
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff on Rethinking Capitalism
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff sits down with Jessi to trace his unique path from indie programmer to Salesforce leader, and shares his vision for how business can improve the world.
Oct 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 75
Author Kelly Corrigan on how to be a better listener
On the eve of her new PBS special , writer and host Kelly Corrigan shares the importance of deep human connection and the value of three little words: Tell me more.
Oct 05, 2020•31 min•Ep. 74
Amazon’s Aicha Evans on opting in to startups
Aicha Evans, CEO of Zoox - the self-driving car startup recently acquired by Amazon - shares advice on thinking tactically when choosing a startup to work for.
Sep 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 73
Getting the Most from Your Career with Cynthia Pong
Jessi visits with feminist career coach Cynthia Pong, who shares tips on how to successfully navigate difficult systems and achieve career goals.
Sep 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 72
Modern farmer Tom Deacon on leveling up a side hustle
Film editor - and modern farmer - Tom Deacon joins Jessi to share his insight into running a successful small business while working a full time job... during a pandemic.
Sep 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 71
Listener Spotlight: Ellice Patterson and Abilities Dance Boston
In this special bonus episode, Jessi chats with listener Ellice Patterson about disrupting ableism and making change with her company, Abilities Dance Boston .
Sep 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 70
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants you to become a 'learn it all'
In this episode from the Hello Monday archives, Jessi talks with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the curiosity which imbues his life, the benefits of practicing a growth mindset, and his vision for Microsoft's future.
Sep 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 69
How to Take a Career Break Without Giving It All Up
Prompted by a listener’s question, Jessi seeks advice from iRelaunch ’s Carol Fishman Cohen on whether it’s possible to step out of the workforce, and how to come back.
Aug 31, 2020•33 min•Ep. 68
Refining Your Voice with Baratunde Thurston
Jessi talks with Baratunde Thurston about using comedy to build bridges on his journey from technologist to journalist to activist.
Aug 24, 2020•30 min•Ep. 67
In the Room Where It Happens with Lindsay Harrison
Jessi talks with lawyer Lindsay Harrison about loving your job, the importance of knowing who you're trying to convince of something, and the power of passing the mic.
Aug 17, 2020•28 min•Ep. 66
Battling Impostor Syndrome with Lisa Orbe-Austin
Jessi talks with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin about proactively managing careers and battling that dreaded monster - imposter syndrome.
Aug 10, 2020•33 min•Ep. 65
Changing Careers with Peloton’s Robin Arzon
Peloton ’s Robin Arzon sits down to chat with Jessi about how to make a change when your first career doesn’t totally meet your expectations.
Aug 03, 2020•29 min•Ep. 64
Should I Stay or Should I Go - On Leaving Big Cities
In a pandemic, big city living loses its allure. As pricey, small spaces feel ever-more stifling, we talk with three people about leaving.
Jul 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 63
Getting Grittier with Angela Duckworth
Does talent matter? Researcher Angela Duckworth thinks it's not the most important thing. Exceptional performance requires passion and perseverance - it’s what Angela calls “grit.” In this conversation with Hello Monday host Jessi Hempel, Angela outlines her philosophy on grit, explains why grit isn’t the only trait that matters, and shows how each of us can move the needle forward in our own professional and personal lives. This conversation was recorded as part of Yext’s “Answer Me This” serie...
Jul 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 62
Mastering Change with Author Bruce Feiler
A linear life is a nice idea. But as 2020 has taught us, life is way more like a game of chutes and ladders. We’re up. We’re down. We’re sidelined by a global pandemic. Unexpected change can feel disorienting, but according to author Bruce Feiler, navigating through is also a huge opportunity for growth. Bruce sits down with Jessi to share the chutes and ladders that lead to his new book, Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age ....
Jul 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 61
Leveling Up with Troy Carter
This week we draw from the archives to bring you Troy Carter. Troy bets on underdogs, and it pays off. This bears out in music (he managed Lady Gaga) and in investing (he bet early on companies like Uber and Warby Parker). In this conversation with Jessi Hempel, Troy shares how he made it from West Philly to Los Angeles, and what it taught him about taking risks.
Jul 06, 2020•36 min•Ep. 60
Disrupting Inequity with Darnisa Amante-Jackson
We’re at a critical moment in the country, and the world. Protests against systemic injustice have touched every corner of the globe. Statement after statement of support has gone out. But what happens next? Saying Black Lives Matter is a great start (and they absolutely, unequivocally do). But that statement has to be followed by action if we’re going to make real change to inequitable systems. That takes a lot of time and a lot of work. This episode features Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, co-foun...
Jun 29, 2020•35 min•Ep. 59
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