Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

Here at Hello Monday we are all about embracing our agency - our power to take positive actions within our life's circumstance. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Sue Varma has a whole framework to do just that. It forms the basis of her recent book: "Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-being." In this conversation, Dr. Varma shares some of the science that shows us opt...

Curiosity is a treasured trait we can all benefit from. It’s the desire to learn about and from each other, and today’s guest is an expert on curiosity. Jeff Wetzler is the author of “Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.” He has dedicated his career to learning as the co-founder of the education non-profit, Transcend. Jeff joins...

We all have sets of routines that we like to follow, whether it’s common like brushing your teeth twice a day, or unique to our interests like working out the same way each week. Today’s guest believes we can set even stronger routines by shifting from a “habitual” mindset to a “ritual” mindset. Michael Norton is the author of “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power...

Like most -isms in our world, ageism can be pervasive in the workplace. Older employees might be passed over for new opportunities, expected to fall behind on technology, and generally underestimated just because of their age. Today’s guest is optimistic about the future for workers 50 years and older. Kerry Hannon is the author of “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work.” She...

This week on Hello Monday we’re observing Earth Day with a special episode featuring two professionals building careers in sustainability and climate action. The landscape has changed so much over the years, especially as the climate crisis becomes more urgent across the world. Fiona Spruill is the CEO of the climate tech company Overstory and Peter Ellis is the Global Director of Natural Climate...

When we think of a growth mindset, we often consider how we as individuals hone our skills. Our guest today challenges us to expand our growth mindset to inspire our communities and organizations to value learning and resilience. Dr. Mary Murphy is the founder and CEO of Equity Accelerator and the author of “Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and O...

We often hear about disparities in the workplace based on things like gender and race. But how do these disparities affect our confidence levels? Kelli Thompson is the author of “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck.” Kelli sits down with Jessi to talk about the tough life moments that made her doubt herself, and how she grew from them. She opens up in ho...

It’s been just under two years since we started incorporating AI into our lives and workplaces, but already the field has changed so much. While the landscape is still fresh, a few experts have emerged to guide us, including Wharton professor Ethan Mollick. Ethan’s new book "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" encourages us to treat AI less like a tool and more like a collaborator. He sit...

This week, we’re closing out our two part series on How to be Unforgettable. Often, we consider our awkward moments as unforgettable in an embarrassing way, but today’s guest challenges us to look at those social blunders as opportunities for growth. Henna Pryor is the author of "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You". She and Jessi take a...

How often do you consider your presence? How you show up in a room is difficult to measure, but it plays a crucial role in professional development and perception. Hello Monday is dedicating two episodes to helping you show up as your best self with our series “How to be Unforgettable.” We’re kicking things off with Elaine Lin Hering, the author of "Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unle...

Plenty of people are born with natural talent for anything from sports to writing to organizational skills. But what if you could learn excellence at anything? Eric Potterat spent years helping Navy SEALs and professional athletes perform at a higher level, and with help from author and ex-Google exec Alan Eagle they wrote “Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the Wo...

Business titan Jack Welch passed 4 years ago this month. Today, we share a selection from our recent conversation with Suzy Welch - his co-author, business partner, and widow. Suzy recalls memories from their life together, including the never-before-shared story of how Jack leaned in so that Suzy could focus on completing her solo bestseller, 10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea. Follow Suzy Welch...

As workplaces increasingly call their employees back into the office, many of us have been forced to re-examine our values when it comes to work and life. Our guest today believes that there is a serious trade-off to be made by remaining remote. Suzy Welch is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, a business advisor, and a three-time NYT bestselling author. She sits down with Jessi to tell u...

What is the modern day meaning of midlife? In the past, its definition was limited and often attached to crisis. Today’s guest has a more optimistic approach. Chip Conley is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy and the author of Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Life Gets Better with Age. Chip sits down with Jessi to share his experiences transitioning into middle age and asks us to reframe...

For Black History Month this year, our sister show, Everyday Better, is hosting a series dedicated to Black voices who inspire excellence. This week, Jessi interviews Everyday Better host Leah Smart. Leah shares the wisdom and insights she's developed through her own career journey - embracing unexpected experiences, making challenging decisions, clearing roadblocks, and trusting her gut instincts...

This week, Hello Monday is dipping into the archives to bring you one of our favorite conversations. In this episode, Jessi speaks with Bozoma Saint John, author of The Urgent Life. We welcomed her to the show to talk to us about her incredible journey and how she’s managed to move through grief. Follow Bozoma Saint John on LinkedIn, and check out her debut memoir. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn...

It’s no secret that there has been increasing pressure on diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders as their roles are defunded and programs are slashed. We’re seeing cultural shifts away from DEI in the workplace, education, and in our lives. Today’s guest has worked in this space for almost 30 years and is fully aware that her work is not over. Denise Hamilton is a DEI professional specializing i...

The Hello Monday team is excited to share this preview of Building One, the newest addition to the LinkedIn Podcast Network. Building One is hosted by Tomer Cohen, LinkedIn's Chief Product Officer. In this series of engaging one-on-one conversations with accomplished product leaders, you'll trace the professional journeys of today's top builders, gain insights into the intricacies of product devel...

We’re heading into the second month of the year, which means many of us might need an extra boost of encouragement to keep those new year's resolutions going. Today’s guest has a unique approach to achieving goals. AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is an executive coach and the author of The Next Right Move. He works with professionals to form habits that bring them closer to what they want to...

How do you view your colleagues? As a family, friends, or just the people you work with? Our guest sees them as a part of our community, worthy of the time and attention it takes to cultivate any other relationship. Jennifer Dulski is the CEO of Rising Team, a platform where companies learn to better develop their teams. She’s built community focused products for companies like Google, Yahoo, and...

Every week on Hello Monday we talk about the nature of work. Today, we’re taking a look at the systems our work upholds. Here in the US it’s capitalism– an economic system where the show is largely run by private entities. It’s a system that’s often critiqued for making it easier for the wealthy to amass more wealth, without offering similar mobility for the working class. Today’s guest isn’t afra...

The Hello Monday team is off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so we’re bringing back an episode from the archives. Last year, Jessi sat down with LinkedIn Tech Editor Tanya Dua to discuss our listeners’ experiences with ChatGPT and break down how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. Follow Tanya Dua on LinkedIn Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now availabl...

These days the only thing that seems certain is uncertainty. So how do we navigate our “new normal” when it seems to change every day? Today’s guest might have a few ideas. Kit Yates is a mathematics lecturer at the University of Bath and the author of How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of Making Predictions—and the Art of Knowing When Not To. In his book, Kit breaks down misconceptions aro...

We’re kicking off 2024 by using our imaginations to envision our dream jobs. In this episode, Jessi walks us through an exercise that helped her level up her own career several years ago. Grab a pen and paper and join us in dreaming big. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now available in paperback! Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter,...

This holiday season, we’re returning to our conversation from earlier this year with Jamil Zaki. Jamil is a psychology professor, researcher, and author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World. He sat down with Jessi to discuss embracing curiosity in the midst of adverse conditions. Follow Jamil Zaki on LinkedIn. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, no...