Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel
Ever wish you had a pal who could break down the biggest ideas of the new world of work and distill them into actionable insights you could apply to your own life, right away? Meet LinkedIn's Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel! Each week, Jessi explores the changing nature of work and how that work is changing us. Jessi welcomes big thinkers to share their best ideas: everyone from game-changing entrepreneurs like Aurora James, to research-based experts like Daniel Pink, to notable figures like Megan Rapinoe and Bozoma Saint John. Start your week by joining us every Monday for a dose of fresh ideas, then join us in community and conversation on LinkedIn. New episodes weekly.
Episodes
October 13, 2025 • 28 mins
The economy can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. As markets shift, housing costs rise, and labor shortages disrupt industries, economist Kyla Scanlon believes the way forward is understanding how the economy really works—and seeing the human connections at its core.
Kyla is the founder of the financial education company Bread and the author of In This Economy? How Money and Markets Re...
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October 6, 2025 • 28 mins
Brené Brown has spent more than two decades studying courage, vulnerability, and leadership. Her work has changed how we talk about shame and belonging—and helped millions of people lead with more humanity.
In her new book, Strong Ground, Brené introduces the idea of “grounded confidence”: a practice of leading with consistency, clarity, and courage instead of bravado. She argues that the strongest leaders aren’t the loudest or t...
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September 29, 2025 • 29 mins
When rejection strikes, smart bets win. Mark Cuban knows that the biggest opportunities don’t come from luck, they come from bold, calculated moves.
In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Mark, the entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank star, to uncover how he turns setbacks into wins and spots opportunities before anyone else does. From negotiating high-stakes deals to pivoting careers in uncertain times, he...
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September 22, 2025 • 29 mins
Why does success make men more likable, but women less so? Researchers call it the success–likeability paradox, and it’s one of the biggest challenges women face as they rise in their careers.
In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Kate Mason—executive coach, former world champion debater, and author of the new book Powerfully Likeable—to explore how women can succeed without sacrificing authenticity or influ...
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September 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Most of us think of negotiation as something reserved for high-stakes boardrooms—or even hostage situations. But Christopher Voss, former FBI lead hostage negotiator and bestselling author of Never Split the Difference, says negotiation is everywhere: in salary talks, in team meetings, even in conversations with your kids. And the secret isn’t control. It’s influence.
In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Ch...
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September 8, 2025 • 29 mins
Burnout. Ubiquitous technology. New rules for remote work. These forces are reshaping our jobs—and in many cases, breaking them. The old model of productivity, born during the Industrial Revolution, doesn’t fit the realities of knowledge work today.
In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel talks with Natalie Nixon, creativity strategist and author of Move. Think. Rest., about why it’s time to reinvent productivity and how her...
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September 1, 2025 • 35 mins
Most of us grow up with unspoken lessons about money—lessons that can stick with us for life. But what if those beliefs are holding us back?
In this week’s episode from the Hello Monday archives, Jessi Hempel sits down with Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, and one of the most powerful voices in finance and leadership. Named by TIME and Fortune as one of the most influential leaders in business, Mellody sh...
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August 25, 2025 • 33 mins
Change is no longer something that happens occasionally—it’s constant. And navigating it effectively requires the right mindset. In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with FutureThink CEO, bestselling author, and LinkedIn Learning instructor Lisa Bodell to explore how simplicity, meaningful work, and essential soft skills can help us thrive in a world defined by chaos and constant change.
Lisa is the author of Wh...
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August 18, 2025 • 33 mins
Taste might be the most valuable skill in business today. But what is it, exactly? And how do you know if you have it? In this episode, Jessi Hempel sits down with legendary retail executive Mickey Drexler to explore the magic behind great taste—and how it shapes products, brands, and careers.
Mickey is known as the “King of Retail.” Over his decades-long career, he transformed Gap into a 1990s style powerhouse, invented Old Navy,...
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August 11, 2025 • 34 mins
We’ve all had conversations that go sideways. Not because we said the wrong thing, but because we weren’t speaking the same language. In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Charles Duhigg, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, to unpack the science of great communication.
Charles's latest book, Supercommunicators, explores how anyone—yes, anyone—can get better at having meaningf...
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August 4, 2025 • 33 mins
We spend so much of our lives chasing goals: big ones, small ones, some we barely remember choosing. But what if the goals we’re working toward aren’t really ours? This week on Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with neuroscientist and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff to talk about how we really achieve the lives we want to live.
Anne-Laure is the founder of Ness Labs, a popular online school focused on mindful productivity for knowle...
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July 28, 2025 • 33 mins
Most of us spend the majority of our lives at work — but how often do we pause to ask whether our days are actually fun?
In this episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Bree Groff, a senior advisor at SYPartners and author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), to talk about how fun, mischief, and human connection can radically improve our work lives.
Bree’s work centers around workplace transformation...
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July 21, 2025 • 34 mins
You shouldn’t have to choose between showing up for your job and showing up for your family and loved ones. Caregiving is a growing part of modern work life — and it’s largely invisible. In today’s episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel talks with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care, about what it means to care for others while juggling a career, and how we can better support caregivers at work and beyond.
Jennifer began...
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July 14, 2025 • 33 mins
More professionals than ever are rethinking what’s next. For many mid-career and senior-level workers, consulting is the best path forward. But how do you actually make the leap?
In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Erin Halper, founder and CEO of The Upside, a vibrant community for consultants. Erin shares what she’s learned from years of working independent consulting and coaching others throu...
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July 7, 2025 • 39 mins
Millions of professionals are balancing side hustles alongside their full-time jobs. But what does it take to turn that extra project into something bigger? In this episode from the Hello Monday archives, Jessi Hempel sits down with Side Hustle Pro creator and host Nicaila Matthews Okome to explore how side work can lead to a meaningful, lasting career.
Nicaila didn’t always see herself as an entrepreneur. She built her résumé wit...
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June 30, 2025 • 32 mins
You’re showing up, doing the work, checking the boxes, but something feels…off. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not really okay either. And you’re certainly not alone. This week on Hello Monday, Dr. Judith Joseph joins Jessi Hempel to name and unpack this experience: high functioning depression.
Dr. Judith is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and educator at Columbia and NYU. Her new book, High Functioning: Overcome...
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June 23, 2025 • 33 mins
Twelve years ago, Shannon Watts was folding laundry when breaking news stopped her in her tracks: a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The next morning, she woke up with a fire inside her, and turned her grief and rage into action.
That action became Moms Demand Action, now part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country. In today’s episode, Shannon joins Jessi Hempel to refle...
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June 16, 2025 • 34 mins
More dads are becoming lead parents. What does that mean for work? When we talk about parenting, the spotlight usually falls on mothers. In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, we’re shifting that focus, and talking about what it means to be a lead dad.
Our guest is Paul Sullivan, journalist, author, and founder of The Company of Dads, a media platform and community for fathers who are primary caregivers. Paul shares his personal ...
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June 9, 2025 • 33 mins
The belief that a four-year degree is the only path to a good job is baked into our culture. But what if that narrative is outdated?
In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Kathleen deLaski, social entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Education Design Lab. Kathleen’s new book, Who Needs College Anymore?, challenges the assumption that a bachelor’s degree is the default route to economic mobilit...
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June 2, 2025 • 33 mins
Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action, especially for queer families navigating today’s uncertain political landscape. This week on Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Darra Gordon, CEO of Family Equality, to talk about protecting LGBTQ+ families, raising resilient kids, and why visibility and community are more vital than ever.
Darra is a longtime advocate and nonprofit leader who works every day to ensure...
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