In this episode of the Future Work/Life podcast, I speak with John Winsor, formerly an advertising founder and exec and now a pioneer, entrepreneur and thought leader on open talent.
John is the Executive in Residence at Harvard Business School's Laboratory for Innovation Science, founder and Chairman of Open Assembly, and the author of his sixth book Open Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges, co-authored with Jin Paik.
TALKING POINTS:
- Journey to Open Talent: John shares his transition from traditional advertising to embracing open talent, driven by necessity and entrepreneurial spirit.
- The concept of Open Talent: The benefits of Open Talent and the freelance workforce over traditional employment models.
- Work culture: How open talent influences work culture, requiring a shift in mindset among leaders and managers.
- Micropreneurs & AI: John discusses how AI reshapes jobs, and why now is the time for micropreneurs to thrive.
- Adaptation: The challenges traditional industries face in adopting open talent strategies and how forward-thinking companies benefit from this flexibility.
LINKS:
Open Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges
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