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The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan

The world is changing quickly. What do you need to know and do in order to be successful now and in the future? Join futurist, best-selling author, and speaker Jacob Morgan as he interviews some of the world"s top business leaders, educators, and authors. From leadership to employee experience to the future of work, get the insights and the tools you need to succeed and thrive at work and in life. If you want to future proof your career and your organization then this is the show for you!

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01:01:15

How Kettering University Prepares Students for AI,...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/06/23

Is college still worth it? As tuition rises and dropout rates soar, the big question everyone’s asking is: how do we prepare young people for a future we can’t predict? In this episode, Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University, unpacks the evolving crisis in higher education and what it truly means to prepare students for the future. He sheds light on the rise of “adulting” classes as a symptom of a larger issue: students entering college without essential life skills. Dr. Robert gives

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10:58

Sparks: Five Trends Shaping the Future of Work… And...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/06/20

Imagine waking up one day and realizing the world changed, but you didn’t. That’s what it’s like for many organizations today, stuck on a decades-long train ride, speeding ahead without ever looking out the window. The future of work isn’t coming. It’s already here, and most companies are still running on definitions of “work,” “manager,” and “employee” that feel more like satire than strategy. Work sucks for too many people, and it doesn’t have to. In today's Leadership Spark, we break down the

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01:00:37

The Black Box of AI: What the World’s Leading Expert...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/06/16

AI is the most powerful tool humanity has ever created. Yet, it’s also a black box we barely understand. How do we build the future of work with a system that can make decisions, take actions, and sometimes… make it up as it goes? In today's episode, Babak Hodjat, CTO of AI at Cognizant, joins us to uncover the truth and the hype behind today’s most powerful AI technologies. We explore the evolution of agentic AI, multi-agentic platforms, and how organizations like Cognizant are already using AI

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14:35

Sparks: How CHROs Can Lead Human Transformation and...

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2025/06/13

Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) are now responsible for shaping the future of work. But to do that, you can’t stay in the HR box. To HR leaders, it's time to stop thinking of yourself as administrators and start showing up as architects of human transformation. The new world of work operates on an entirely new playbook, we can't keep putting band-aids on outdated systems. We must start reimagining work itself. In today's Leadership Spark, we're rethinking the outdated ideas about work,

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58:06

Workhuman’s Chief Human Experience Officer on Why...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/06/09

The workplace is evolving, but not without friction. AI, culture, and leadership expectations are colliding, and while some leaders scramble to keep up, others are creating environments that feel more like day spas than places of work. How do you lead with kindness while still setting high expectations? In this episode of Future Ready Leadership, I spoke with KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, about what it really takes to evolve workplace culture and leadership in a time

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58:40

How Amazon’s Cybersecurity Chief Says Leaders Should...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/06/02

AI is a double-edged sword—boosting capabilities while amplifying risks if used carelessly. Every leader today is racing to understand how AI will impact their business. So, how can you protect your organization? In this episode, Steve Schmidt, SVP and Chief Security Officer at Amazon, breaks down the real risks at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and leadership. Steve shares why the biggest cybersecurity threats aren’t just technical but human, highlighting how AI lowers the barrier for

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04:06

More Than Just HR: Highlights from the 2025 Future of...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/05/28

CHROs, your role has never been more vital or more complex. AI, shifting politics, hybrid work, and evolving employee expectations, have taken the front seat in today's world of work. The future says you’re no longer just managing HR, you’re redefining the workplace itself. That’s exactly why I launched Future of Work Leaders, a supportive global community built specifically for CHROs who are ready to move beyond traditional HR and are committed to building future-ready organizations. In this

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59:04

How Sam’s Club CEO Leads an $84B Company Without...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/05/26

Leading a business with 100,000 employees and $84 billion in revenue isn’t for the faint of heart. Every executive talks about culture and results, but few have done it at this scale. So how do you lead without losing your soul? In this episode, Chris Nicholas, President and CEO of Sam’s Club, pulls back the curtain on what leadership really looks like when the stakes are massive. He shares why purpose and grit—not ego—are the foundation of great leadership. You’ll learn why 85% of Sam’s Club

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23:31

Sparks: Redefining Employee Experience and How to...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/05/16

We often think of employee experience as a checklist: better offices, better technology, better perks. But we’ve been missing the bigger picture all along. In today’s Leadership Spark, we dive deep into how employee experience has fundamentally evolved, and why it's now the most powerful lever leaders have to shape trust, loyalty, and performance at work. Drawing on research from 252 organizations and insights from 150 senior executives, we’ll explore the real drivers of experience: culture,

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01:01:49

How Leaders Can Reignite the American Dream at Work...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/05/12

What if the biggest thing holding us back from living the American Dream isn’t our circumstances, but our mindset? In this episode, Mark Matson, Author of Experiencing the American Dream and CEO of Matson Money, breaks down what the American Dream really means today. Mark explains how your "screen" or the mental filters shape the way you see the world, your actions, results, and ultimately your life. He makes a strong case that the American Dream isn’t dead, it’s just being filtered through the

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10:37

Sparks: It’s Okay to be Human: How Leaders Can Turn...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/05/02

Most leaders think vulnerability is risky, but avoiding it is far riskier. Despite all the research and talk about authenticity, only 11% of companies view vulnerability as a leadership strength—and 84% of employees rarely, if ever, see it practiced. That’s a problem. In today’s Leadership Spark, we explore what happens when leaders embrace vulnerability, and what’s lost when they don’t. Backed by my research across thousands of employees and organizations, you'll uncover in this episode how leading

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03:33

CHROs Deserve Better: Introducing a Smarter Community...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/04/23

Are you a Chief Human Resource Officer trying to find a meaningful and affordable peer group that's NOT stuck in the past? I'm glad you found this episode because you're about to discover a CHRO community that's building the future of work as we speak. After speaking with over 100 CHROs for my book on employee experience, I kept hearing the same frustrations about existing groups with overpriced memberships, bloated conferences, constant sales pitches, outdated content, and a total lack of real

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59:30

Why Hybrid Work Is Here to Stay and What the Research...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/04/21

Everyone’s arguing about remote vs. in-office. But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question all along? Dr. Nicholas Bloom, Professor of Economics at Stanford and the world’s most cited expert on hybrid work, joins to set the record straight—and clear up the way his research is being misquoted everywhere. In this episode, he debunks the biggest myths about remote work, explains why hybrid work has become the go-to model for most Fortune 500 companies, and breaks down what’s really behind Amazon

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07:23

Sparks: The Power of the Follow-Up: How Checking In...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/04/18

In leadership, what happens after the conversation often matters just as much as the conversation itself. Just like in sports, where athletes chase their missed shots to score on the rebound, leaders can recover from missteps by following up. Yet, many professionals leave these moments hanging, allowing misunderstandings to fester and opportunities for growth to slip away. In today's Leadership Spark, we explore why follow-up is a critical yet often overlooked tool for leaders. Checking in after a

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01:07:56

Stagwell Vice Chair David Sable on How Remote Work...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/04/14

Remote work might be convenient, but it’s not the game-changer people think it is. If you want to grow, succeed, and actually build a career, you need to show up. That’s the message from David Sable, former CEO of Young & Rubicam and Vice Chairman at Stagwell, who believes employees should beg to be in the office—not fight against it. In this episode, David breaks down why in-person work still matters and busts the myth of remote productivity. He highlights that the best leaders won’t waste time

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59:49

The Untold Connection Between Fitness and Leadership...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/04/07

What do Zone 2 training, VO2 max, cold plunges, and cognitive mapping have to do with leadership? More than you think. In this episode, Alex Hutchinson—award-winning journalist, endurance expert, and best-selling author of The Explorer’s Gene—explains why the principles of elite athletic training are just as critical for leadership. You’ll learn how top CEOs train like endurance athletes to build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and avoid burnout—not by working less, but by managing stress

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51:08

Betterworks CEO Doug Dennerline on Why Annual...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/03/17

Traditional performance reviews are broken—outdated, ineffective, and dreaded by employees and managers alike. Many companies scrapped them, only to bring them back in new forms. Why? What’s really driving employee disengagement? And how can AI help leaders make smarter, unbiased decisions about performance, promotions, and career growth? In today’s episode, Doug Dennerline, CEO of Betterworks, breaks down the new performance management approach replacing outdated annual reviews, and why companies

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10:16

Sparks: Vulnerable Leadership: Revealing the Secret...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/03/14

Vulnerability alone WON’T make you a great leader. Yes, vulnerability is key to trust and connection. Leaders are told to be open, admit mistakes, and be authentic. But vulnerability without leadership can backfire. Imagine a CEO addressing their company during a crisis. They acknowledge the struggles, admit uncertainty, and… stop there. No vision. No direction. Just uncertainty. That’s not leadership. That’s fear without a plan. In today’s Leadership Spark, we explore what separates vulnerability

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55:33

Is AI Taking Over The World? Not So Fast! - Chief AI...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/03/10

AI is moving faster than most leaders can keep up. If you’re not leveraging it, you’re already behind. But AI adoption isn’t as simple as plugging in new tech. While some companies are already using it to outpace competitors, others are stuck in analysis paralysis—unsure how to implement AI without opening themselves up to risk. If you want to lead in this AI-driven world, you can’t afford to wait. In this episode, Dan Priest, US Chief AI Officer of PwC, breaks down the biggest AI shifts happening

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06:04

Sparks: Understanding Employee Experience: How It...

The Future Of Work With Jacob Morgan ·

2025/03/07

The workplace has evolved. It’s no longer about employees convincing companies to hire them—it’s about companies proving why employees should want to stay. The game has changed, and so must leadership. In today's Leadership Spark, we uncover the truth about what separates employee engagement from employee experience—and why it’s the latter that drives real results. Learn why only 6% of companies are excelling in employee experience and how investing in it can drive real business ROI. We’ll uncover

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