Way We Work Podcast with Brendon Schrader
I’m Brendon Schrader and this is The Way We Work podcast. I’m an entrepreneur and I’m fascinated with the idea that work should, well….work better, for all of us. In this show, we’ll explore the future of work, and hold candid conversations about the forces reshaping our careers, workplaces, and work lives. You’ll hear from fascinating thinkers and leading experts from across the business landscape as we explore – the way we work.
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April 28, 2021 • 45 mins
Every single one of us aspires to build a career ignited by passion, driven by purpose, and ultimately, one that leaves an impact on our world. Dr. Arleigh Reynolds is a World Champion Sled Dog Racer, Professor, Veterinarian, Senior Scientist and Director of the One Health Initiative at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Throughout his life, Arleigh has made career decisions that followed a combination of passion and purpose. At t...
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April 14, 2021 • 35 mins
Have you considered entering the gig economy? A new world of work often described as a work life that is filled with freedom, flexibly and happiness. Although this may be true, striking out on your own and sustaining this type of career forces us to develop new skills and attitudes that are different from those we have used in traditional careers. My guest Diane Mulcahy created the first college course on the Gig Economy. The cours...
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March 31, 2021 • 50 mins
“Why do you get up in the morning?” A simple, yet complicated question that many of us struggle to answer, as we try to understand our life’s purpose – and its impact on our work and careers.My guest, Richard Leider, has pioneered the way we answer that question. Widely viewed as a pioneer of the global purpose movement, his PBS Special – The Power of Purpose – has been viewed by millions of people across the U.S. Richard is ranked...
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March 17, 2021 • 37 mins
Have you ever experienced the feeling of being an impostor? Millions of people around the globe - including CEOs, PhDs, managers and entrepreneurs – secretly worry they’re not as bright or capable as everyone thinks they are. Dr. Valerie Young is an international expert and an award-winning author on the topic of impostor syndrome. She has spoken to over 200,000 professionals on this topic at some of the world’s largest and most re...
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March 3, 2021 • 48 mins
As the professional gig economy has grown, millions of well-qualified Americans are now attracted to contract work. The on-demand workforce is stronger and more sophisticated than ever before. This workforce, along with advances in technology, has pushed our corporations, our governments and our society to reconsider what the future of jobs and work may look like.Jeff Wald is the Co-Founder of WorkMarket, an enterprise software pla...
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February 17, 2021 • 27 mins
Managing disruption is not new to business leaders. But in addition to the disruptive forces any specific industry may face, there is now an added focus on racial injustice and the realities of the global pandemic – which has added new dimensions to the topic of disruption and its impact on companies.Chiaki Nishino is the President of Prophet, a global consulting firm that helps clients find growth through marketing, brand, experie...
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February 3, 2021 • 36 mins
Regardless of what industry you may be in, the success of any organization hinges on the talent inside. And building teams through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion has been proven to lead to strong cultures and high performance outcomes. By any measure, our world has always been diverse. But factors such as the global economy, shifting expectations of corporate social responsibility, and nationwide protests, all highli...
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September 21, 2020 • 35 mins
A recent CEO study found that 75% of business leaders are concerned about whether they will have the talent they need for the future. More specifically, how a lack of the right talent will ultimately constrain growth. As businesses look to protect their workforce, they will still face the challenge of skill gaps within the organization.How can companies adopt new ways of thinking as they build the workforce of the future?If you as...
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July 1, 2020 • 47 mins
Now more than ever before, our workplaces are experiencing massive change. As a result of the coronavirus, our offices have been turned upside down and literally, shut down.The global pandemic has forced us all to ask some very basic questions. What changes do we need to make to our workplaces to help our society return to work? And, how do we keep our employees safe? Rachelle Schoessler Lynn is the Workplace Director at Gensler, a...
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June 17, 2020 • 61 mins
Today more than ever, large and small companies alike are facing new challenges with their teams. How do we efficiently and effectively manage and engage remote and distribute teams? How can we use people data to put the right people on the right projects at the right time? My guest Scott Burns spends his days thinking about these questions. As the co-founder of Structural, he is working to develop a new level of productivity and c...
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March 9, 2020 • 53 mins
Have you ever wondered how some people can commit to really big goals and never, ever give up? They have a clear vision, and they strive towards it every single day. A common characteristic that these people hold, is that they have what’s called, grit.But what is grit? How do you get it? Can you train for it? And, most importantly, how do we go beyond grit to reach our potential, achieve our goals and triumph professionally.My gues...
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February 26, 2020 • 48 mins
If you ask people what age demographic is driving the US economy, most would respond that the younger generations are the ones spending the money and starting new businesses.But, that couldn’t be further from the truth.By 2030, people over 65 will make up 20 percent of our population. While some think that America’s aging population will drain the economy, my guest Chris Farrell feels very differently. Chris began to research and i...
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February 11, 2020 • 39 mins
Minnesota’s economy is vibrant, due in large part to our access to excellent human capital. But staying vibrant could be challenging. We are facing a potential workforce shortage in the coming decades. Jobs should continue to grow, while most regions of the state expect to see declines in their working-age populations. In this episode, my guest is Allison Liuzzi, an expert on demographic trends and workforce development. We discuss...
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January 29, 2020 • 48 mins
Work-life balance is an idea that every worker dreams of. But what does it really mean on the job? Is balance even possible in our always-on culture? These questions aren’t new to my guest, who’s spent two decades exploring flexibility in the workplace. Cali Williams Yost is a change strategist, researcher, speaker and founder of the Flex+Strategy Group, which helps leaders build cultures that attract the right people, improve ...
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January 15, 2020 • 41 mins
People go into business for themselves for a variety of reasons. But whatever your goal, your personal brand is one asset you cannot succeed without. Ryan Estis is a sales professional, business leader, researcher, and a former chief strategy officer. And now, as a sought-after public speaker and writer, he travels the country sharing his ideas about how companies and individuals can embrace change and achieve breakthrough performa...
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December 30, 2019 • 28 mins
What will the future of work look like in 2020 and beyond? How will our workforce change? Will robots take our jobs? Linda Nazereth is economist, author, broadcaster and national speaker. For over a decade, Linda was the Senior Economic Analyst for Canada’s Business News Network. Now, as the Principal of her own firm, Relentless Economics, she provides specialized economics research and consulting services to global corporations, n...
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December 11, 2019 • 40 mins
The post-millennial generation of workers has arrived. And like everything in our culture they touch, work will never be the same. My guest Jonah Stillman is a 20-year-old entrepreneur and competitive snowboarder with a vision for Gen Z’s place in the world of work. And organizations like LinkedIn, Intuit, and the NFL are listening. Jonah and his father conducted national and global surveys into youth trends in the workplace and ma...
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November 25, 2019 • 44 mins
When you think about businesses with a single employee, you probably think about modest scale and limited earnings. But who says a very small business can’t hit the big time? Elaine Pofeldt is a journalist specializing in entrepreneurship and careers. She is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, a look at how everyday Americans are breaking $1 million in revenue, with no employees besides the owners. A former senio...
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October 3, 2019 • 21 mins
In 2005, entrepreneur and investor Scott Belsky founded a company called Behance. Seven years later, with over a million creative professionals using the online platform, Scott and his team sold Behance to Adobe, where he now serves as the company’s Chief Product Officer. Scott is the author of the international bestseller Making Ideas Happen and his latest book, The Messy Middle, about getting through the most crucial phase of any...
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October 2, 2019 • 25 secs
I’m Brendon Schrader and this is The Way We Work – the podcast where explore the future of work, and hold candid conversations about the forces reshaping our careers, workplaces, and work lives. Listen in as I speak with fascinating thinkers and leading experts from across the business landscape as we explore – the way we work.
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