Great Mondays Radio

A scattered team. A tired culture. A creative spark. And just like that, trust starts to grow again—on purpose. In this episode of  Great Mondays Radio , we sit down with experience design leader Elysia Syriac, who’s shaped creative culture at Amazon and Adobe, to unpack how intentional gatherings—big and small—can rebuild trust, connection, and team performance in today’s distributed workpla...

A concert. A camera. A very public mistake. And just like that, your company’s culture is trending for all the wrong reasons. In this episode of  Great Mondays Radio , we sit down with crisis communications pro Chris Beard to talk through what actually happens when a leadership scandal goes viral. Not hypotheticals—real reputational meltdowns, where your CEO makes headlines and your brand bec...

AI is everywhere—streamlining workflows, turbocharging creativity, and yes, threatening to take jobs. But what happens to the humans inside the business when algorithms take over the heavy lifting? In this episode, author and Circle Leadership founder Dave Clare joins Josh Levine to talk about how leaders can stay competitive in an AI-powered world. His latest book, humAIn (yes, that’s H-U-M-A-I-N...

Today’s world feels like one long series of plot twists. Layoffs. AI disruptions. Political turmoil. Uncertainty isn’t a moment—it’s the new normal. In this episode, executive coach and author Rob Kalwarowsky joins us to talk about how leaders can not just survive but actually thrive in this climate. His upcoming book,  Capitalizing on Chaos , is a guide for how to lead well when nothing is p...

What if the most important performance metric at work wasn’t on a spreadsheet — but in the mirror? In this episode, Great Mondays host Josh Levine sits down with Claude Silver, the one and only Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, to unpack what it really means to lead with heart — and why emotional intelligence is no longer “soft.” Claude shares the origin story behind her unique role, how she scaled...

How identity is redefining careers and work culture. By 2030, more than half the workforce may be self-employed—and job titles just aren’t cutting it anymore. In this episode, professional identity expert Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton joins us to explore the rise of hybrid careers, the death of “career fit,” and why understanding how you want to be seen, known, and valued is the new key to work that...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Justin Lokitz, business design expert, the chair of the design MBA at the California College of Art and serial entrepreneur. On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh and Justin explore the “Technology Abandonment Curve”—a fresh framework that flips the traditional innovation adoption model on its head. Together, they unpack the cult...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Paul Backett, Co-Founder and Creative Director. With AI automating entry-level tasks, are internships still worth it? On this episode of Great Mondays Radio Josh sits down with Paul Backett, Co-Founder of Evolve, a design and innovation agency that’s doubled down on cultivating junior talent. They explore how a thoughtful internship pro...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Nick Adkins, Founder of PinkSocks Life. This week on Great Mondays Radio, Josh talks with Nick Adkins, founder of the PinkSocks Life movement. What began as a simple act of gifting bright pink socks has become a global effort to foster authentic human connection. Nick shares how moments of kindness, empathy, and vulnerability can transf...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Amanda Brinkman, CEO of Sunshine Studios and expert in purpose-based leadership. Amanda joins  Great Mondays Radio  to reframe how we think about purpose. We explore why personal purpose matters now more than ever, how it’s less about “finding” and more about “living,” and how leaders can help their teams thrive by surfacing s...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Stephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer at Employ. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh Levine talks with Stephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer at Employ, about the urgent shift toward skills-based hiring. Stephanie shares insights on why traditional job descriptions are falling short and how "Candidate Personas" can bridge...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Bri Flynn, Senior Director of Talent Development and Learning at Ralliant. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh Levine sits down with leadership development expert Bri Flynn. Together, they explore how leaders can navigate today’s uncertain, high-pressure workplace. Bri shares her fresh perspective on the BANI framework, the pow...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, reflects on 100 episodes of Great Mondays Radio. It's the 100th episode, and host Josh Levine is celebrating with reflections, insights, and guest voices that shaped  Great Mondays Radio . From burnout as a systemic issue to the power of ancestral rituals, re-onboarding, and biophilic design—this episode looks back and ahead. Hear from Samant...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Jamey Edwards, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Cairns Health. In this episode, Josh Levine sits down with Jamey Edwards for a powerful conversation on the state of society, leadership, and business culture. From the erosion of unity to the rise of pseudo-connection, Jamey reflects on how instability has transformed our world—and...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Jillian O'Malior, employer value proposition expert. When the job market feels shaky, that’s exactly when to double down on your employer value proposition. EVP expert Jillian O’Malior joins Josh to unpack why now is the time to define what makes your company worth working for. From uncovering cultural truths to using social media authe...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Garry Ridge, Chair Emeritus and former CEO of the WD-40 Company. On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge joins Josh to talk about his new book Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It and what it really takes to build a lasting company culture. From turning “failures” into learning moments to swapping managers for coaches, Ga...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Zach Mercurio, author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh Levine sits down with researcher and author Zach Mercurio to explore his upcoming book  The Power of Mattering . Zach shares powerful stories and research behind what it means to feel seen,...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Chris Brereton, Fractional Leader, Advisor, Coach, and Early Stage Investor. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Fractional Chief Product Officer Chris Brereton joins Josh to explore the real drivers of culture—behavior, not buzzwords. He shares lessons from high-growth startups, the pitfalls of performative leadership, and what it...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with David Kahn, veteran CHRO and author. Is your workplace more cult than company? Dr. David Kahn, veteran CHRO and author of  Don't Drink the Kool-Aid: Recovering from Workplace CULTures , joins  Great Mondays Radio  to break down the eerie similarities between toxic workplaces and cults. From love-bombing to total control,...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Brooke Ozlem Erol, the Founder of Purposeful Business. On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh welcomes longtime friend and employee experience expert Brooke Ozlem Erol, founder of Purposeful Business. Together, they dive into the shifting landscape of work—how purpose has gone from a buzzword to a checkbox, and what organizat...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Di Gates, the Founder of Connection Heroes. On this episode of  Great Monday’s Radio , Di discusses the growing crisis of disconnection in the workplace. While retention may be up, engagement is down—so what’s going on? Di shares her journey from running a creative agency to building a framework for human connection in hybrid work...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Laura Putnam, CEO and Founder of Motion Infusion. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh and Laura explore why workplace mental health efforts have stalled—and what leaders can do to turn things around. Instead of focusing solely on individual resilience, companies must address the toxic environments employees work in. Laura share...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Josh Allan Dykstra, founder and CEO of The Work Revolution. AI is changing everything—including how we feel about work. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh Levine  talks with  Josh Allan Dykstra  about why AI makes us anxious and how to navigate this shift with confidence. They break down three keys: humaniz...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Eric Solomon, founder and CEO of The Human OS. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Eric Solomon, ethical AI expert and contributor to  Psychology Today , joins Josh Levine to discuss how businesses and individuals can cope with the relentless acceleration of work. They explore the tension between AI-driven ambition and human un...

Watch episodes on YouTube. Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Kim Rohrer, founder of Patchwork Portfolio. The future of work isn’t just remote—it’s global. On this episode of  Great Mondays Radio , we explore the growing trend of hiring talent worldwide. HR tech executive Kim Rohrer joins us to discuss the benefits of a distributed workforce, from cost savings to 24/7 productivity through “Fo...