Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work
We break down the now and next of work. You stay ahead. Its not just you - work is bonkers. Burnout is high, trust is low, and everything is changing at breakneck speed. Friend-to-friend? We get it. We're in it. And we're here to guide you through it. We’re two leadership insiders—and real-life friends—who’ve led teams, sat in the tough seats, and know first hand how fast, complex, and personal work has become. Every week, we break down what’s happening at work and to work, taking you behind the scenes of what's happening now, and preparing you for what you'll see in 6 months. We're bringing you breaking news, workplace trends, and interviews with top experts shaping the future of work. We cover what’s changing so you don’t get left behind. Join us for smart, unfiltered (with the occasional f*bomb or two) conversations about how work is evolving and what you can do about it. Great for: • Employees rethinking their careers and trying to navigate what comes next • People leaders shaping culture and driving change while getting the work done • Orgs wanting to build smarter, more profitable, more human workplaces • Anyone craving more honest and practical conversations about the future of work Topics we cover: Future of work, leadership, workplace culture, team dynamics, change management, human-centered strategy, layoffs, burnout, performance, career growth, workplace news, workplace humor, and more.
Episodes
What if we stopped designing jobs like checklists—and started designing them like products employees want to buy?
In this episode of Your Work Friends, we talk with Dart Lindsley, CEO and co-founder of 11 Fold, the creator of Multi-Sided Management and he's the host of the Work for Humans podcast, Dart breaks down why it’s time to stop treating employees like “inputs” and start treating them like customers—with al...
This week on Your Work Friends, we’re diving into two hot topics shaking up the future of work.
1️⃣ The surprising new jobs AI is creating and why your taste and creativity might be the most valuable skills you bring to the table.
First, we explore 22 new jobs AI is expected to create — and why your taste (yes, your vibe, your style, your point of view) could become your biggest career asset in an AI-driven world. We’...
AI isn't replacing leaders.
But it is revealing what kind of leader you really are.
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Jacqueline Carter—author, of "More Human" researcher, and senior partner at Potential Project—to unpack what it actually means to be a more human leader in the age of AI.
We dive into:
✅ The 3 skills every modern leader needs (and why only 16% are ready)
✅ How A...
The truth about creating workplace culture that actually drives results (not just good vibes)
We sat down with Joan Burke, legendary CHRO and board member and founder of the CPO Forum, who built the iconic "work of your life" culture at DocuSign, Marketo, and Responsys. This conversation reveals exactly how to create cultures where people do their best work - and why it's MORE critical now than ever.
Joan...
The uncomfortable truth about your job security that no one's talking about : Employment is dead.
We sat down with Deborah Perry Piscione, Josh Drean, authors of "Employment is Dead:How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work," and founders of the Work 3 Institute. This conversation kinda blew our minds. They break down why traditional 9-to-5 employment is literally dying and how to...
Well friends, we're getting deep today - and we mean DEEP.
Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work? Like you could disappear tomorrow and nobody would really notice? Yeah, we've all been there. This episode might just change how you show up everywhere.
We sat down with Zach Mercurio, researcher and author of "The Power of Mattering," and honestly? This conversation hit us ri...
In this episode, we hang out with Lareina Yee, senior partner at McKinsey and absolute powerhouse who's helping crack the code on women's career advancement. As co-founder of the Women in the Workplace Study and co-author of "The Broken Rung," Lareina breaks down the shocking truth about the earliest career barrier holding women back (hint: it starts way earlier than most of us realize).
We get REAL...
We're breaking down two massive workplace crises the US can't ignore.
We dive deep into the Wall Street Journal's shocking exposé on 110-hour workweeks pushing bankers to hospitalization and burnout, while examining the devastating impact of tariffs that threaten the very existence of America's small business backbone.
Listen for:
- The brutal reality of 110-hour workweeks and how they're beco...
In this episode, we hang out with David Rice, Executive Editor at People Managing People, and we're getting real about what it feels like to be a manager. Now.
We got REAL about why managers are in total crisis mode these days. David doesn't hold back on why management has become basically "an experience akin to being sabotaged" (his exact words. And, we agree). We tackle the mind-blowing stat that...
In this episode, we sit down with John Winsor, Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School’s Digital, Design, and Data (D³) Institute, Open Assembly Founder and Author of many books including Open Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges,
We dug into how the open talent revolution is transforming how we work. John unpacks why both companies and workers are shifting to portfolio careers, an...
What makes great leaders different—and how do you measure it?
In this episode, we sit down with former DocuSign CEO Dan Springer to unpack the Ego Equation: (Skills ÷ Ego) ^ Work = Success. Dan shares leadership lessons from decades in tech, including how ego almost derailed his career and what changed after a layoff turned into a leadership awakening.
Listen for:
- The Ego Equation and how to assess your leaders...
Well, the work news just doesn't stop friends. Here's what's brewing.
Incivility is costing companies billions, tariffs are threatening half a million jobs, and that perfect candidate you just interviewed? They might be an AI deep fake!
In this episode, workplace experts (us, Francesca & Mel - hello!) break down:
⏰ 2:15 Workplace Incivility: The $766 BILLION problem spiraling out of control as RTO man...
In this episode we're talking with Dr. Margie Warrell who shares game-changing strategies for women navigating corporate America's evolving landscape. As DEI initiatives face unprecedented scrutiny, Warrell reveals how women can cultivate unshakable confidence without constantly proving their worth.
Discover actionable insights on:
- Building "courage muscles" through daily micro-challenges
- Leveragi...
Well, AI isn't just making waves—it's creating tsunamis! AI agents are here, and they're nothing like the ChatGPT you've been using. Meanwhile, employee engagement has hit rock bottom, and Harvard is making a $200K promise that could change higher education forever.
In this episode, workplace experts (us, Mel & Francesca) break down:
⏰ 3:15 AI agents: Clippy on meth? How these digital assistants ...
Well, daylight savings time isn't the only thing that doesn't have us sleeping. Kidding!
Record-breaking CEO departures are sending shockwaves through the business world. Meanwhile, half of young professionals feel unprepared for their careers. What's really happening in today's workplace?
In this episode, workplace experts (us, Mel & Francesca) l break down:
⏰ 3:12 Why 56% of young workers feel u...
Most of Us Are Hiding Something at Work—And It's Exhausting
In today's workplace, most of us are hiding something—whether it's aspects of our identity, personal struggles, or even our true ambitions. But at what cost? In this live episode, we dive deep into belonging, unhiding, and workplace authenticity with Ruth Rathblott, TEDx speaker and bestselling author, and Dr. Beth Kaplan, researcher a...
Burnout is at an all-time high. Engagement is at an all-time low. And work? Well, it’s not working for a lot of us.
In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Moss, workplace culture expert and author of Why Are We Here?, to talk about why so many of us feel unfulfilled at work—and what leaders actually need to do to fix it. We bust the biggest myths about workplace wellbeing, talk about why hope (yes, hope) is a leade...
Think the economy is run by tech bros and Wall Street suits? Think again. Women now control 85% of consumer spending and 60% of America's personal wealth, making them the most powerful economic force in the market. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into Bank of America's latest report on the "She Economy" and explore how women are outpacing men in income growth, business ownership, and market in...
What's actually happening with AI in the workplace, and how can you stay ahead of the curve? In this can't-miss episode, we're joined by two powerhouse experts: Carol Scott, Senior Director at Microsoft and founder of The Action Imperative, and Teresa Fesinstine, founder of People Power AI and former Fortune 500 HR executive. They cut through the noise to reveal what's really changing in 2025, whic...
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Michael Horn (Co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, Harvard Graduate School of Education) and Bob Moesta (Founder of Rewired Group, Kellogg School of Management) to discuss their groundbreaking book "Job Moves" and revolutionize how you think about career transitions.
Discover why the traditional job search process is broken and learn how to take contro...
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