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November 21, 2023 46 mins

The ninth guest on Capitalism: The Remix is Joe Mechlinski, Founder and CEO of SHIFT, New York Times bestselling author, and TEDx speaker.

At SHIFT, a tech-enabled management consulting firm nationally recognized as a ‘Best Workplace,’ Joe helps leaders build healthy and high-performing organizations by disrupting outdated norms, building engaged teams, and using technology to unlock human potential. Passionate about equity in the workplace.

In this episode, Jeff and Joe explore alternative perspectives on capitalism and work. They discuss the influence of Joe's upbringing on his views and his belief in creating value without causing harm. Jeff and Joe share thoughts on the concept of a stakeholder model and the resistance it faces due to societal beliefs and personal suffering. Tune in to hear their thoughts on creating a positive work culture and the need for open-mindedness and understanding in the workplace and more.

Joe’s Top 5 Songs/Artists 

  1. Hot Chip - One Life Stand
  2. Eminem
  3. Kanye
  4. Jay-Z
  5. Taylor Swift 

Books mentioned in this episode:

  1. "Capitalism and Freedom" by Milton Friedman
  2. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
  3. "The Stakeholder Society" by Bruce Ackerman and Anne Alstott
  4. "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink
  5. "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

https://www.shiftthework.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemechlinski/ 

 

Books Written by Joe:

Grow Regardless: Of Your Business' Size, Your Industry or the Economy and Despite the Government!

Shift the Work: The Revolutionary Science of Moving from Apathetic to All in Using Your Head, Heart and Gut

 

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