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CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

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In just five minutes a day, Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor for Culture Partners, unpacks the latest research, trends and strategies shaping workplace culture, and driving business results. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom.

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7:49

Workplace Experience Strategy

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/23

In today's episode:Only about half of workers believe their organization is investing in the right solutions to problems in the workplace. Companies have individually well-funded components that aren't necessarily working well together. Workplace experience strategy needs to be managed alongside other strategies like real estate, people, and even IT. Workplace experience should align with a company's people strategy and its employee value proposition. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica

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8:02

When the CEO Becomes the Brand

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/22

In today's episode:What happens to a company when the CEO becomes a story? That's the topic of a recent story in the Harvard Business Review When Elon Musk became the polarizing face of the Tesla brand, demand bifurcated; left-leaning consumers bough less, right-leaning consumers bought more. When Tesla started making improvements to the cars, demand overall increased. Even when people don't love what you say, they'll come back if you deliver a strong enough product. Brand

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5:59

Transparency Versus Fear

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/21

In today's episode from Jessica's appearance on the Virtual Campfire Podcast:Usually, layoffs are conducted with a long, secretive process by executives and lasting trauma for the company. By dealing with the situation differently -- being transparent with employees about the upcoming layoffs -- things played out for the better. Some people left on their own terms; others became even more loyal to the company. And everyone was better off for the transparent approach. CEO Daily Brief

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9:08

Responsibility and Accountability

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/20

In today's episode: You can give people responsiblity, but they are the ones who take accountability. KKR's model of employee ownership embodies this concept: it gives employees direct stake in the value-creation of companies, aligning incentives so everybody benefits. The playbook to developing an ownership mindset among employees: share information with everyone as if they're owners, give them the skills to understand it, and engage employees so their voices are understood. CEO

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8:33

Leadership and Safety

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/17

In today's episode: The amount of information out there is causing real safety risks; distraction is literally causing people to get hurt in risky situations. When something dangerous is happening, it's almost always better to stay out of the way until it's run its course, then pick up the pieces. Great leaders are able to make the choice that prioritizes long-term safety over short-term results. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business

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8:51

Changing What We Measure

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/16

In today's episode:Often, organizations are measuring outputs rather than outcomes. They're measuring busy-ness rather than effectiveness. Fixing this requires a change in leadership approach. Organizations need to create psychological safety and allow appropriate time to achieve goals. At the same time, we shouldn't turn outcomes themselves into measurable objectives. When mission, vision, and values are aligned, the outcomes occur automatically. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica

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9:22

The Productivity Paradox

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/15

In today's episode:Organizations define productivity through output, utilization, and efficiency. But employees define it through their experience and the experience of customers. Employees are leading with their hearts; leaders are leading with metrics. Solving this divide requires a change in how organizations organize themselves. We tend to put skilled people into boxes and don't let them out; we try to replicate manual processes with technology and get things wrong. CEO Daily

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5:55

Engagement is Down, Stress Is Up

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/14

In today's episode:Employee engagement is at 20%. Meanwhile, 85% of workers report experiencing stress in the workplace. But people are 4 times less likely to report stress if their manager communicates effectively with them. Leaders are being measured on short-term productivity, not long-term health and culture-related metrics. Engagment is a bad measurement; what's more important for your ability to get results is the ability to activate change. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica

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7:29

Labor Participation is Down

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/13

In today's episode: Unemployment remains low, AI is coming for our jobs, and labor participation is at its lowest rate since the 1960s. Is this all in perfect balance? Labor participation has been steadily decreasing over the decades; the balance feels good right now, but it's going to hurt in a few years. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins

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8:12

AI in Sports Partnerships

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/10

In today's episode:Sports partnerships are about building relationships -- but before relationship comes strategy and analysis. That's where AI can be leveraged: sorting through vast amounts of industry data to find the underdogs and underrepresented brands that can become opportunities for a business relationship. AI can also be a force multiplier in all aspects for small startups: web design, CRM, administration, and more. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily

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7:50

Lost Opportunities with New Technology

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/09

In today's episode:UKG is on the cutting edge of innovation and technology--but customers aren't seeing the same level of value. What's going on? The problem is the customer. Companies buy technology and hope it's a painless adoption process, but they fail to adapt the company to leverage new technology to the fullest. Frontline workers aren't adopting new technologies because it feels like added busywork. That's a failure of leadership to activate change. Leaders also need to

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7:32

AI and CEO Turnover

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/08

In today's episode:CEOs at Walmart and Coca-Cola recently stepped down, citing AI as the reason for their departures. The reality is that it's probably one of many reasons. AI is both a serious force and a great scapegoat for layoffs and organizational changes. Whether it's an excuse or reality, AI as a job-replacer is going to become a more common story in coming years. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner

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11:20

HR and Real Human Connection

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/07

In today's episode: The field of HR is not long for this world; it's either being eliminated by AI, DEI cuts, or being moved into more relevant departments like analytics. But the right answer isn't to cut the workforce--it's more people in front of other people, shaping attitudes, values, and culture. In fields like nursing, it's these basic human interactions that provide real meaning in the world. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business

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7:59

The Return of the Liberal Arts Education

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/06

In today's episode: Twenty years ago, it became common wisdom that STEM was the path of the future--now, it's about the critical thinking skills that come from a liberal arts education. A broad understanding how people think and how the world works is necessary for staying on top of an AI-driven job market. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica

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10:07

A Model for AI Adoption

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/03

In today's episode:Basware CEO Jason Kurtz explains how his SaaS company successfully adopted AI across the organization: An "AI Czar" whose only job is to research the latest in AI and bring ideas that could function across the company. Identifying the different function within the company, and tasking leaders to constantly optimize for that specific function. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner

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9:34

Is The "SaaS Apocalypse" Coming?

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/02

In today's episode:There's talk that agentic AI will replace the SaaS model. But Basware CEO Jason Kurtz says he's not seeing it. He argues that executives are tired of experimenting with AI and seeing little returns; meanwhile, SaaS providers' share of the pie is growing. Customers would rather have an expert with a domain-specific AI, rather than a generalist "hyperscaler" who doesn't understand the industry. To survive disruption, understanding your company's "moat" -- what part of

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6:13

Engagement, Burnout, and Women in the Workplace

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/04/01

In today's episode:New Gallup research shows that women in the workplace are more engaged than men, but experience higher burnout. Measing employee engagement is be the wrong method for really understanding the workforce--it emphasizes focus, rather than satisfaction or autonomy. Your ability to activate change within a company is more predictive than engagement when it comes to driving outcomes. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business

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5:08

How Reading Builds Future Leaders

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/03/31

In today's episode: Young folks aren't reading as much as they used to. For kids, reading builds critical thinking and analytical skills. In a digital world where content, news, and misinformation can all blend together, these skills are crucial for success in life. Some advice for parents: physical books, rather than e-books or audiobooks, allow you to model reading for your kids, which makes it more likely that they'll pick up the habit as well. CEO Daily Brief is a daily,

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6:23

Another Debt Crisis

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/03/30

In today's episode: Americans are in another debt crisis and suffering the effects of inflation over the last few years. To an extent, this is a spiritual question about how spending relates to fatigiue and a lack of meaning in our lives. The bottom line: we're in worse trouble than we were in a few years ago. What are we going to do about it? CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of

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8:49

Letting ChatGPT Describe You

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel ·

2026/03/27

In today's episode:There's a new evolution in job interviews--people are being asked to have ChatGPT describe them based on their chat histories. While there are questions about privacy, using AI could help reflect on your own behavior, like asking about your blindspots. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Today's co-host is Megan Miller, Intentional Living Expert and Founder and CEO of Unleashed Women's

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