Great Mondays Radio

As AI reshapes how we work, what makes humans valuable? Great Mondays Radio host Josh Levine sits down with Robin Zander—founder of Xander Media and Executive Director of Responsive Conference—to talk about why soft skills like storytelling, convening, and resilience are our best bet for a meaningful future. This is a conversation about finding purpose, building durable skills, and staying human in a high-tech world.

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When Wesley Eugene stepped in as CIO at IDEO, he wasn’t just updating systems—he was redefining how tech and creativity coexist.

In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Wesley joins Josh Levine to explore how Wesley led a global IT transformation by focusing not on tools, but on experience—employee, client, and team. The result? A faster, smoother rollout than anyone expected. Tune in to hear what “humanizing IT” really means,...

Most organizations still don’t know what to do with design. Peter Merholz thinks that’s telling—and a warning sign for HR. Nearly a decade after his book Org Design for Design Orgs first made the case for scaling design teams with intention, he’s still seeing the same gaps in how companies support “human-first” functions.

In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Peter joins Josh Levine to explore the surprising parallels between UX a...

Most people count down to Friday. Bree Groff thinks that’s a problem—and a fixable one. In her new book Today Was Fun, she makes the case that joy at work isn’t a perk, it’s the point.

In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Bree joins Josh Levine to share how finding fun in the work—not just around it—can spark creativity, improve performance, and make life better. They dig into why “good enough” is a trap, how to f...

A scattered team. A tired culture. A creative spark. And just like that, trust starts to grow again—on purpose.

In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, we sit down with experience design leader Elysia Syriac, who’s shaped creative culture at Amazon and Adobe, to unpack how intentional gatherings—big and small—can rebuild trust, connection, and team performance in today’s distributed workplace.

Forget icebreakers and offsites tha...

A concert. A camera. A very public mistake. And just like that, your company’s culture is trending for all the wrong reasons.

In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, we sit down with crisis communications pro Chris Beard to talk through what actually happens when a leadership scandal goes viral. Not hypotheticals—real reputational meltdowns, where your CEO makes headlines and your brand becomes a meme.

We unpack how companies ca...

AI is everywhere—streamlining workflows, turbocharging creativity, and yes, threatening to take jobs. But what happens to the humans inside the business when algorithms take over the heavy lifting?

In this episode, author and Circle Leadership founder Dave Clare joins Josh Levine to talk about how leaders can stay competitive in an AI-powered world. His latest book, humAIn (yes, that’s H-U-M-A-I-N), is a call to action for anyone tr...

Today’s world feels like one long series of plot twists. Layoffs. AI disruptions. Political turmoil. Uncertainty isn’t a moment—it’s the new normal. In this episode, executive coach and author Rob Kalwarowsky joins us to talk about how leaders can not just survive but actually thrive in this climate. His upcoming book, Capitalizing on Chaos, is a guide for how to lead well when nothing is predictable.

We dig into the neuroscien...

What if the most important performance metric at work wasn’t on a spreadsheet — but in the mirror?

In this episode, Great Mondays host Josh Levine sits down with Claude Silver, the one and only Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, to unpack what it really means to lead with heart — and why emotional intelligence is no longer “soft.” Claude shares the origin story behind her unique role, how she scaled empathy across a 2,000-person compan...

How identity is redefining careers and work culture.

By 2030, more than half the workforce may be self-employed—and job titles just aren’t cutting it anymore. In this episode, professional identity expert Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton joins us to explore the rise of hybrid careers, the death of “career fit,” and why understanding how you want to be seen, known, and valued is the new key to work that matters. We dig into how organizati...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Justin Lokitz, business design expert, the chair of the design MBA at the California College of Art and serial entrepreneur. On this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh and Justin explore the “Technology Abandonment Curve”—a fresh framework that flips the traditional innovation adoption model on its head. Together, they unpack the cultural shift away from once-beloved te...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Paul Backett, Co-Founder and Creative Director. With AI automating entry-level tasks, are internships still worth it? On this episode of Great Mondays Radio Josh sits down with Paul Backett, Co-Founder of Evolve, a design and innovation agency that’s doubled down on cultivating junior talent. They explore how a thoughtful internship program can build culture, unlock creat...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Nick Adkins, Founder of PinkSocks Life. This week on Great Mondays Radio, Josh talks with Nick Adkins, founder of the PinkSocks Life movement. What began as a simple act of gifting bright pink socks has become a global effort to foster authentic human connection. Nick shares how moments of kindness, empathy, and vulnerability can transform workplaces and communities. Lear...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Amanda Brinkman, CEO of Sunshine Studios and expert in purpose-based leadership. Amanda joins Great Mondays Radio to reframe how we think about purpose. We explore why personal purpose matters now more than ever, how it’s less about “finding” and more about “living,” and how leaders can help their teams thrive by surfacing strengths and creating meaningful rippl...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Stephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer at Employ. In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh Levine talks with Stephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer at Employ, about the urgent shift toward skills-based hiring. Stephanie shares insights on why traditional job descriptions are falling short and how "Candidate Personas" can bridge the talent gap—especially as a new w...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Bri Flynn, Senior Director of Talent Development and Learning at Ralliant.

In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh Levine sits down with leadership development expert Bri Flynn. Together, they explore how leaders can navigate today’s uncertain, high-pressure workplace. Bri shares her fresh perspective on the BANI framework, the power of authentic communication, and wh...

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Your host, Josh Levine, reflects on 100 episodes of Great Mondays Radio.

It's the 100th episode, and host Josh Levine is celebrating with reflections, insights, and guest voices that shaped Great Mondays Radio. From burnout as a systemic issue to the power of ancestral rituals, re-onboarding, and biophilic design—this episode looks back and ahead. Hear from Samantha Stilwell (originally on Episode 52),...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Jamey Edwards, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Cairns Health.

In this episode, Josh Levine sits down with Jamey Edwards for a powerful conversation on the state of society, leadership, and business culture. From the erosion of unity to the rise of pseudo-connection, Jamey reflects on how instability has transformed our world—and what role business must play in buil...

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Your host, Josh Levine, talks with Jillian O'Malior, employer value proposition expert.

When the job market feels shaky, that’s exactly when to double down on your employer value proposition. EVP expert Jillian O’Malior joins Josh to unpack why now is the time to define what makes your company worth working for. From uncovering cultural truths to using social media authentically, this episode explores how a...