Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show

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. Workplace protection and connection are under attack every day, which is why we are partnering with the cybersecurity and digital employee experience experts at Ivanti . Their monthly episodes will feature global thought leaders exploring the impac...

The 2023 labor market is top of mind for many executives and business owners as they contemplate the future of work and its impact on their ability to grow. But what happens when the labor markets, job markets, and Federal Reserve collide? Will we see a hiring slowdown or labor market showdown? How has the pandemic forever altered labor markets? What are the trends and potential solutions for comi...

The average cost of a bad hire is up to 30% of the employee's first-year earnings according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many companies use the same outdated systems and processes to attract, recruit, and onboard new talent that were created decades ago. Even though organizations are looking for the latest and greatest, they may not have internal systems to support . In this episode, Paul brea...

It's a new year and that means new goals, new resolutions. A time to pivot. So why is it despite such good intentions that 92 percent of people will give up in the first two weeks of January? Andrea Butcher was curious and she started to ask each of her podcast guests this question: "Tell me about a pivotal moment in your life that taught you a lot about yourself." After 50+ interviews with senior...

We've all heard the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." But what if that wasn't true? What if there was an alternative approach to growing old? What if instead of succumbing to the limitations of aging, we could go through old age like an athlete?  In this final episode of 2022, we are honored to welcome the incomparable Steven Kotler to Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Many people bel...

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. One industry that is ever-evolving, and therefore difficult to navigate, is the HR tech world. That is why our newest partner for GGG Unleashed is Amy Warren , a 10-year tech company veteran and VP of Marketing at Fama Technologies . In her monthly...

On today's episode we're going to take a look back at 2022 - what were some of the key moments, the key takeaways from over 50 episodes with many of the top future of work thought leaders in the world on topics such as HR and talent, remote work, burnout, purpose, technology and the everywhere workplace, and adaptability. These words may sound like buzzwords to some but let us assure you they are...

It's inevitable. We continue to be in an environment of disruption – and 2023 will be no exception. As the work environment continues to evolve, business and HR leaders need to stay ahead of what's coming. Vivian Blade brings your attention to the workplace trends to watch in 2023, the implications for your company, and reveals five strategic areas you'll have to be hyper-vigilant around. Addition...

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 Entrepr...

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 rebel...

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 organizat...

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 Me...

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...

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 ret...

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...

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 va...

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...

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 thou...

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 s...

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 deman...

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  Sola...

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 C...

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 t...

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...

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 syste...