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· 42:18
- `[2:16]` Story 1 — Forest bathing: the new workplace wellness trend? - `[6:34]` Story 2 — Adam Grant on hybrid working…
· 47:49
Geoff walks us through the "choose your own adventure" model in detail — how it works, where the money comes from, and what happens when you give people complete autonomy over their time. Leanne, as ever, keeps one foot …
· 39:02
- `[1:46]` News Roundup — Moonlighting and the cost-of-living crisis - `[8:31]` News Roundup — Gen Z career trends…
· 45:23
Jonathan joins Al and Leanne to unpack the three biggest challenges facing leaders of growing organisations — from the isolation that creeps in when you're the one everyone looks to, to the "Valley of Death" that swallow…
· 41:00
- `1:41` News Roundup — Pride Month in the workplace - `7:29` Unbossing explained…
· 30:39
- `0:37` Intro - `3:19` Tip 1 — Prof. Sir Cary Cooper: Train Your Managers…
· 41:52
- `1:36` Story 1 — Walmart's RTO mandate and the research against it - `6:48` Story 2 — Why leadership courses don't stick (and how to fix that)…
· 34:43
And it's only part one. Join them next Thursday for five more tips from leading psychologists and experts. - `0:00` Intro — it's our 100th episode!…
· 38:07
- `[1:32]` Story 1 — ChatGPT: The hidden AI revolution - `[5:04]` Story 2 — Amazon's leaked tech email templates…
with Peter Dorrington · 48:10
Peter joins Al and Leanne to unpack the fascinating world of predictive behavioural analytics: how combining data science with behavioural science can offer insights into employee and customer behaviours that traditional…
· 42:47
- `3:52` News Roundup — McKinsey's Copenhagen clash - `8:33` AI in recruitment — a flawed future?…
with Todd Davis · 48:27
Todd joins Al and Leanne to share what it was like working directly with Dr. Covey, why the habits were never meant to be a checkbox, and how his own transformation from reactive to proactive shaped his career. They dig …
· 45:43
- `[2:38]` Story 1 — TherapyTok: therapists on TikTok - `[8:11]` Story 2 — Google's 15-minute onboarding secret…
· 45:23
The Miller sisters watched their mum, a qualified accountant, struggle to get back into work after a career break. That experience sparked Ivee: a platform that doesn't just match returning women with roles, but rebuilds…
· 38:00
- `2:51` Story 1 — Is Tesla the new Enron? - `8:33` Story 2 — The power of cooperatives…
· 29:52
- `2:44` News roundup — micromanaging vs. giving too much freedom - `5:14` Story 2 — the layoffs reality check…
with Jon Smith · 45:15
Jon Smith joins Al and Leanne to pull back the curtain on managing superstars — from negotiating with some of the most powerful figures in the world (including an indirect negotiation with Putin) to spotting talent befor…
· 33:52
- `1:47` News Roundup — Red Rooster's free childcare scheme - `4:53` News Roundup — Is McKinsey actually a good place to work?…
with Ben Branson-Gateley · 37:24
Ben joins Al and Leanne to unpack why HR is so often cast as the "bad cop," how small businesses can build people systems that actually help them thrive, and why the best decisions are usually the ones someone disagrees …
· 34:02
- `1:18` Story 1 — Resume red flags: what recruiters are really looking for - `5:51` Story 2 — Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024…
with Dave Kline, MGMT Accelerator · 43:59
Dave joins Al and Leanne to unpack the uncomfortable truth about management: that being great at the work is almost irrelevant to being great at leading the people who do it. Drawing on his journey from struggling engine…
· 31:55
- `2:47` Story 1 — Google's hiring evolution: skills vs. personality - `9:56` Story 2 — Service dogs: a new frontier in PTSD support…
· 43:18
- `[0:33]` Introducing the podcast and hosts - `[0:37]` Solo episode special: the future of work series…
· 35:19
- `5:57` News roundup — Uber Australia's $272m lawsuit - `6:35` World's happiest countries & the happiest Gen Z…
with Rory Sutherland, Ogilvy, Mather · 49:21
Rory joins Al and Leanne for Part 1 of their two-part series on future-proofing work. Together they unpack why flexible work isn't a passing trend, why the "productivity panic" is often fuelled by commercial property int…
with John Amaechi OBE · 46:55
John joins Al and Leanne for a masterclass in leadership. He breaks down the difference between management and leadership, explains why self-awareness is the non-negotiable ingredient too many leaders skip, and tackles t…
with Martin @TheAngerProfessor · 48:34
Dr. Ryan Martin joins Al and Leanne to bust the myth of catharsis, unpack what anger really is (and isn't), and share practical, evidence-based strategies for dealing with angry people — from non-complementary responses …
with Petra Velzeboer · 44:36
Petra joins Al and Leanne to share her extraordinary story of being raised in the Children of God cult (later rebranded as The Family International), and how that experience gives her a uniquely sharp lens on modern work…
· 43:10
Al and Leanne sit down with Dr. Sarah Hughes, CEO of MIND, for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of mental health in the UK and beyond. Sarah shares her personal and professional journey — from her 35-year care…
with Bruce Daisley · 48:21
Bruce Daisley joins Al and Leanne to challenge the cult of individual resilience. He argues that when organisations lean on resilience training, they're often doing something far more damaging: blaming the victim while i…
