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Mental health challenges are taking a toll on the workforce—particularly among young employees. On this episode, Dr. Andrea Mata dives into the growing youth mental health crisis, sharing insights on how corporate America can adapt to help the next generation succeed at work. From building resilience to teaching life skills, Dr. Mata shares practical steps leaders can take to balance empathy with...

This week, sustainability advisor John Elkington, known as the "Godfather of Sustainability”, offers lessons on corporate sustainability and how businesses can lead the way toward meaningful change. Elkington discusses the dangers of greenwashing and how leaders can move beyond PR stunts to create significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress. He also explores the transformative...

New York Times bestselling author Lindsey Pollak revealed what it takes to manage a workforce spanning seven generations. From bridging leadership gaps to overcoming bias, she shared practical strategies for adapting management styles, introducing workplace flexibility, and building a workplace that works for everyone. Pollak emphasized that a good manager can manage anyone—providing actionable ad...

Scott Domann, Chief People Officer at Agrovision, shares lessons from his time at Calm, Netflix, and Spotify on fostering connection and engagement, effective onboarding, and addressing the loneliness epidemic. The episode also explores the role of vulnerability in leadership, and how mental health impacts business outcomes. Subscribe to the Tomorrowist newsletter. Rate/review Tomorrowist on Apple...

This week, Former White House CIO Theresa Payton reveals why cybersecurity breaches are inevitable—and how leaders can prepare for the unexpected. She shares her bold predictions for 2025—like the #1 defense organizations can take against hackers, and why smart buildings might become hackers' next big target. Subscribe to the Tomorrowist newsletter. Rate/review Tomorrowist on Apple Podcasts and Sp...

This week, April Simpkins—accomplished HR executive, author, and mental health ambassador—shares her personal journey navigating the demands of executive leadership with profound personal trauma. Simpkins advises leaders how to approach difficult conversations in the workplace and encourages them to be proactive in providing mental health resources. Through her story, Simpkins offers actionable in...

This week, MIT research scientist Andrew McAfee explores how emerging tech companies outpace legacy organizations by embracing key behaviors that drive agility and innovation. McAfee highlights the rejection of hierarchical decision-making, the prioritization of data-driven processes, and the importance of fostering innovation and experimentation to adapt in an AI-driven future. Subscribe to the T...

SHRM thanks Gap International for sponsoring this episode of Tomorrowist. This week on Tomorrowist, Jyoti Chopra shares how MGM’s integrated approach to HR and sustainability is redefining the role of modern corporate leadership. Subscribe to the Tomorrowist newsletter. Rate/review Tomorrowist on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

This week, Susie Alegre, an international lawyer and specialist in human rights law and technology, highlights the risks of overreliance on Big Tech and AI, urging leaders to balance innovation with human-centric values. Subscribe to the Tomorrowist newsletter. Rate/review Tomorrowist on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This week, Duracell VP of R&D Emmanuel Yamoah explores the nuances of financing the future workforce. He emphasizes professional development and mentorship as essential to future readiness—especially as AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace—and explores how leaders can use storytelling to secure investment in innovation and future planning. Subscribe to the Tomorrowist newsletter. Rate/review...

In this episode, Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School,and the bestselling author of Love Your Enemies, explores how growing polarization and incivility in the U.S. are damaging relationships and businesses. Brooks urges leaders to stand against political divisiveness to maintain productivity in the workplace and contribute to societal unity. Subscribe to...

In this episode, Paula Faris addresses workplace challenges faced by working mothers and caregivers, and advocates for both legislative and business-driven solutions to empower these employees. Faris makes the business case for supporting caregivers, arguing that flexible work environments and better support for working parents can lead to increased employee loyalty, productivity, and ultimately,...

This week, Chicago Booth Professor Luigi Zingales discusses how the current dissatisfaction with capitalism stems from a distortion of the system, where meritocracy and fairness are compromised. He highlights the growing frustration, especially among young people, with inequality of opportunity, regulatory capture, and the imbalance between democracy and meritocracy. Subscribe to the Tomorrowist n...

This week, Zeynep Ton, Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan and founder of the Good Jobs Institute, discusses how low productivity often stems from flawed workplace systems—rather than a lack of capable employees. Ton highlights that improving job quality through systemic changes, rather than simply raising pay, can significantly reduce turnover costs and enhance productivity across organiza...

This week, Martin Keen, IBM master inventor and host of IBM Technology’s YouTube channel on AI, explores the implications of AI for business leaders and offers practical takeaways for executives. Keen discusses the importance of clear communication when leveraging prompt engineering, "Shadow AI" and governance challenges, and concerns around sustainability, "hallucinations," and ethical disclosure...

This week, Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, offers his perspective on how current geopolitical tensions are impacting the future of the global workforce, and why leaders need to be geopolitically aware now. "For employers who may not have thought they needed to think much about politics or geopolitics, they’re quickly coming to the conclusion that foreign policy is go...

This week, Bob Johansen, Futurist from Institute of the Future, outlines action steps leaders can take to prepare for the technologically augmented workplace of tomorrow and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital marketplace. Johansen advocates for a “future-back approach” to leadership vision, positioning leaders to identify patterns of change and navigate the chaotic, evolving business l...

Are we in a civility crisis? This week, Van Jones, host of The Van Jones Show and Co-Founder of Rapport, explores how encouraging civility in the workplace is key to maintaining a functioning society. Jones discusses how technology is fueling societal division, and how he believes we can instead foster better communication and understanding. Episode transcript Subscribe to the Tomorrowist newslett...