Humans at Work with Michael Glazer

Dr. John Mullins , London Business School Professor and best-selling author, discusses how anyone – in organizations of all sizes – can put the counter conventional mindsets of entrepreneurs into practice to get ahead in their career development. For more than 20 years, John Mullins has delivered inspirational workshops and executive education programs to members of the world's leading communities...

Learn how to differentiate between pressure and stress, discover the benefits of resilience-building in teams and organizations, and explore practical methods to increase adaptability and maintain focus in high-pressure situations. Lesley Cooper is the founder and CEO of WorkingWell Limited and the co-author of " Dangerous Waters – Strategies for Improving Wellbeing at Work ". She contributes to T...

Problem-solving is a crucial skill for so many jobs, so why aren't we taught how to do it properly? This conversation dives deep into research-backed process and techniques that help businesspeople and their teams navigate and solve problem better and faster. Arnaud Chevallier is a co-author of Solvable: A Simple Solution to Complex Problems . He is also a Professor of Strategy and decision making...

Women, as well as high performers in general, are often targeted by workplace bullies as threats, and then driven off their career paths, out of their jobs or out of their companies. This episode explores how to combat bullies and what can be done to drive bullying behavior out of the workplace. Berta Aldrich , is an award-winning C-suite executive turned author, whose first book, Winning the Tale...

How can you take your virtual presentation game to the next level? In this episode, Jack Milner , a communication coach who has trained best-selling professional speakers and Fortune 500 leaders, shares practical advice for giving great virtual presentations and workshops based on his book  Virtual Presentation Mastery: Tips from the coach to some of the world's best speakers .   If you enjoy the...

Dr. Robert Lefkowitz shares anecdotes and wisdom from his extraordinary career. This episode delves into the power of storytelling and narratives, building a legacy based on mentorship, overcoming harsh criticism, and using personal values at work.   Dr. Lefkowitz won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2012 for "for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors." His memoir is titled "A Funny Thing Happened...

What's the future of work looks like post-pandemic? And how can we create a compelling reason for employees to return to the physical office? This episode explores those questions while challenging traditional ideas and assumptions we have about the concept of workspace. Jeremy Myerson is a futurist and thought leader on work and the workplace. He is a founder of WORKTECH Academy the co-author of...

How can businesses create extraordinary experiences for customers, employees and learners? Through 20 years of neuroscience research, Dr. Paul Zak has discovered what it takes to create it. Find out what characteristics define extraordinary experiences, how immersion is being used by movie studios and business, and its application in creating effective learning and training.     Dr. Paul Zak is th...

As they say, laughter is the best medicine, and it's also a powerful tool in the workplace. In this episode, Paul Boross , author of "Humourology: The Serious Business of Humour At Work" and a leading business consultant, comedian, and keynote speaker, discusses the role of humor in improving relationships, trust, team performance, and leadership effectiveness. Paul shares how humor can create a p...

Experts agree that creativity as an essential future skill, but too few of us know how to sidestep common thinking traps to enhance creativity and unlock innovative potential. This conversation explores proven strategies and techniques that helped drive innovation at organizations such as Microsoft, Disney and NASA. Chris Griffiths is the founder and CEO of OpenGenius . He has helped thousands of...

How do you keep teams happy, motivated and performing well – especially in tough times? Compassionate leadership is a key for unlocking high-performing teams even when facing most difficult environments. It requires that we first understand ourselves, then others' needs, and finally act with positive intent to secure the best for all. This episode explores how we can practice compassionate leaders...

The world is more polarized than ever which makes being able to persuade people to change their minds a skill we all need to develop. Listen to a world-renowned negotiator share techniques and tactics to help you successfully negotiate. Simon Horton has taught negotiation tactics to everyone from hostage negotiators to CEOs at the world's most successful companies and solicitors at some of the mos...

When corporate objectives feel disconnected from daily working realities, we can lose focus and motivation which contributes why so few organizations report achieving all their strategic goals. But it doesn't need to be this way. This episode explores how combining tech-driven nudges and focused coaching form the basis of good individual habits that can lead to organizational-level success. Jeremy...

Ever think that the extreme success astronauts, Nobel laureates and Olympic champions is out of reach for so-called regular people? Think again. Research on the world's most successful people reveals that extreme high achievement is accessible to anyone who wants it and is willing to put in the work. This episode explores the methodological approach that people aspiring to improve their performanc...

Is your current skillset compatible with the evolving, technology-led needs of the business world? We need to understand what skills are key to career success, how to teach them, and why technology like AI and the metaverse require us to be more adaptable than ever to change. Bernard Marr is a world-renowned futurist and thought leader in the fields of business and technology, with a passion for u...

To make real progress in equitable employee development, coaching needs to become a more inclusive space. This episode is an in-depth conversation about real-life examples and techniques for supporting minority-background clients with issues ranging from prejudice, identity crises and belonging in a majority-dominated workplace. Salma Shah is the CEO of coaching and leadership development platform...

Recognizing the importance of DEI is not a goal. It's one point on the critical path to true workplace inclusion. Advocates are now focused on how to solve the tough, complicated challenges that get in the way of making that a reality. This episode is packed with practical advice from a globally recognized diversity, inclusion and leadership expert. Stephen Frost is the Founder and CEO of Included...

Everyone who holds a position of leadership has five key Vantage Points from which they can build positive momentum and high performance. Building awareness through exploring each one helps leaders create clarity for people and room for teams to thrive. Paula Leach has spent over 25 years in executive HR roles, most notably as the Chief People Officer at the UK Home Office and in senior roles at F...

Too often we are told what to do to develop good leadership. What if we used of our own thinking, feeling and being to help us know exactly what to do to contribute to the greatness of ourselves, our organizations and our planet? Zana Goic Petricevic is the author of Bold Reinvented: Next Level Leading with Courage, Consciousness And Conviction . She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active™ coa...

Problem-solving is a crucial skill for so many jobs, so why aren't we taught how to do it properly? This conversation dives deep into research-backed process and techniques that help businesspeople and their teams navigate and solve problems better and faster. Arnaud Chevallier is a co-author of Solvable: A Simple Solution to Complex Problems . He is also a Professor of Strategy and decision makin...

Change is driving digital transformation in organizations large and small, but how do change agents do it successfully? This episode explores the what, who and how of DX with two experts who have first-hand experience navigating this type of change successfully. Lyndsey Jones is a strategic consultant who was the former Executive Editor of the Financial Times and driving force behind the Financial...

Decades of declining empathy levels and skyrocketing levels of burnout and loneliness have left organizations disconnected, anxiety ridden and suffering in ways that contribute to low morale and high absenteeism. Too many of us have forgotten that human understanding is the core of all success. Whether we're leading ourselves, others or organizations, cultivating the mindset and skill of empathy h...

How can you push your limits, take risks and explore your true potential? How can you develop the mindset, discipline and commitment needed for adventurous activities in life – both at work and beyond? This episode focuses on three key ingredients for making this a reality. Sue Stockdale knows about adventure. She is the UK's first female to ski to the Magnetic North Pole, a TEDx speaker, executiv...

There's a yawning rift between the United States' purpose and the reality that 97% of us are unhealthy, 84% of us are stressed out, 78% of us are living paycheck to paycheck. And, life is a lot worse for women and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Brandon Peele , author of Purpose Work Nation: Leading Organizations in Service of Our Nation's Powerful Purpose , talks about the talent development, DE&...

This is bonus material from Episode 67 : Retirement 2.0. In this clip, John Windsor , author of F*ck Retirement: Don't Settle for a Lesser Life in Your Later Years , explains the potential dark side of setting ambitious goal and offers tips for taking a different approach that can set us up to thrive for the long haul. If you enjoy the show, please rate it on Spotify or iTunes . Your ratings and r...