# future work (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover future work. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pass-Fail or Epic Fail? The Real Debate Over Michigan's Experiment](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/pass-fail-or-epic-fail-the-real-debate-over-michigans-experiment) _2026-08-17 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ The University of Michigan just dropped a bombshell: incoming freshmen will see their grades disappear from public transcripts for their entire first semester, replaced by a mandatory pass/fail. Is this a leap toward student well-being and future-ready adaptability, or are we cushioning kids into a culture of comfort they'll regret? This episode explores traditional grading and asks if college is… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/The-Real-Debate-Over-Michigans-Pass-Fail-Experiment.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Everything You Think Is Normal Has An Expiration Date!](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/everything-you-think-is-normal-has-an-expiration-date) _2026-08-03 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Picture this: It's 2038, and your grandkid finds your old smartphone buried in a junk drawer. She stares at it like it's a caveman's club and asks, "Wait, you had to use your hands to use this all day?" In this episode, we unpack why everything you think is "normal" has an expiration date and why clinging to your old workflows, resumes, and even college degrees could be a dangerous trap. We'll… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Everything-Normal-Has-Expiration-Date.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Your Career Half-Life is Shrinking: Why Every Age Group Is Running Out of Time](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/your-career-half-life-is-shrinking-why-every-age-group-is-running-out-of-time) _2026-07-26 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Think your job is safe for the next decade? Think again. In this mind-bending episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization, Ira S. Wolfe unpacks why the skills and instincts that built your career are going obsolete faster than you can reboot your laptop. Forget coasting through 40 years. Today's workplace "half-life" means Gen Z and Gen Alpha barely get a decade before everything changes (again). [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Your_Career_Half-Life_Is_Shrinking.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed: It’s Not the Workload - It’s the Thoughtload](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/the-real-reason-you-re-overwhelmed-it-s-not-the-workload-it-s-the-thoughtload/) _2026-07-22 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In a world of constant change, most leaders think they’re overwhelmed because they have too much to do. But what if the real problem isn’t the workload - it’s the thoughtload? In this episode, Sal Silvester sits down with Liane Davey, author of Thoughtload, to unpack the hidden forces draining leaders today: fragmented attention, emotional overload, and depleted energy. They explore why working… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6hg9hd7idcnsuzbz/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_The_Real_Reason_You_re_Overwhelmed_Its_Not_the_Workload_-_Its_the_Thoughtload_-_Mix79ffx.mp3) ## [Career Mastery vs. Adaptability: Is Expertise Now a Liability?](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/career-mastery-vs-adaptability-is-expertise-now-a-liability) _2026-07-18 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Welcome to Geeks Geezers Googlization, where the future of work gets real—fast. In "Is Expertise Now a Liability?" the conversation dives headfirst into the dizzying acceleration of societal and technological change. Is relentless adaptability the only true job security, or are we burning ourselves out on a never-ending upgrade cycle? Join as perspectives clash on the impact of generative and… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Deep-Dive-GGG-Can-We-Outsmart-the-Machines.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## The HRLocker Room Episode 5: Data in HR - It’s about people, not numbers _2026-07-03 · The HRLocker Podcast_ Why fewer than 28% of Irish SMEs have HR systems fit for purpose, and what to put in place first, with Laura Barry of Insight HR and Gavin Fox of Needl Recruitment. Episode overview Most Irish SMEs are still running HR on email, spreadsheets and goodwill. A recent HRLocker survey found that just 28% of SMEs have an HRIS or technology stack genuinely fit for purpose. The hidden costs (lost data,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803178/episodes/19440265-the-hrlocker-room-episode-5-data-in-hr-it-s-about-people-not-numbers.mp3) ## The HRLocker Room Episode 4: Remote Work Reset – Ireland’s €10 Million Missed Opportunity _2026-07-03 · The HRLocker Podcast_ Six years on from the great work‑from‑home experiment, the conversation about remote work in Ireland has gone strangely quiet. Roughly 15% of Irish companies now hire fully remotely and 45% are hybrid, but the change is, in Tracy Keogh’s words: “stitchy, not systemic.” Headlines focus on big multinationals pulling people back to the office, while a whole category of globally distributed employers… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803178/episodes/19440250-the-hrlocker-room-episode-4-remote-work-reset-ireland-s-10-million-missed-opportunity.mp3) ## [If Five-Year Plans are Dead, Now What?](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/if-five-year-plans-are-dead-now-what) _2026-06-27 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Remember five-year plans? Yeah, so do I. It turns out that quite a few people made careers out of writing them! Unfortunately, they are about as useful as a paper map in the age of Waze and Google Maps. Planning "far ahead" feels kind of quaint, especially when half the time we can't even guess what next quarter's going to look like. Whether you're a leader expected to deliver certainty, a manager… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-Five-Year-Plans-Broken.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [From Zombie Campuses to AI: The Truth About Higher Ed's Doom Loop](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/from-zombie-campuses-to-ai-the-truth-about-higher-eds-doom-loop) _2026-06-22 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ On this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, you'll learn about the misguided madness about college admissions and hear about the real crisis no one's talking about: higher education is spiraling toward a cliff. Elite universities parade their record-low acceptance rates, while regional colleges shutter at a record pace. The reality? The system designed for yesterday's world isn't just… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-College-Death-Spiral.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Tesla, Waymo, and Building LightSource: Culture, Speed, and AI Strategy with Spencer Penn](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/tesla-waymo-and-building-lightsource-culture-speed-and-ai-strategy-with-spencer-penn/) _2026-06-17 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ From Tesla’s Model 3 era to Waymo to founding LightSource, Spencer Penn has built at the frontier of transformation. In this episode, Sal Silvester and Spencer unpack what leaders can learn from radically different cultures (Tesla’s “flat org, vertical power” vs. Waymo’s “layered org, grassroots power”), the values he’s building inside LightSource, and the real leadership challenge of pushing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4wwzdkved95837h4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Light_Source_-_Mix64ebb.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IjYPsn1KCEtS) _2026-06-17 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Finding Inner Peace in Disruptive Times (With Udo Erasmus)](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/finding-inner-peace-in-disruptive-times/) _2026-05-20 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Sal sits down with Udo Erasmus - renowned health pioneer, author, and creator of Udo’s Choice - to explore transformation from the inside out. Udo shares the remarkable story of his early life as a war refugee, his journey through trauma and distrust, and how those experiences ultimately shaped his path toward science, spirituality, and a lifetime of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/733ebseytwaxkeb4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Finding_Inner_Peace_in_Disruptive_Times_-_rev17u37r.mp3) ## [Europe needs an industrial policy for AI](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/europe-needs-an-industrial-policy) _2026-05-20 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ Tech adoption is key for the success of Europe, but our laws are too broad to cater to the needs of our leading industries and too strict to encourage broad adoption. ## [What If Your Boss Isn't Okay? (with Melissa Doman)](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/what-if-your-boss-isnt-okay-with-melissa-doman/) _2026-04-22 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ What happens when the people who are supposed to have all the answers are struggling themselves? We treat our leaders like they're bulletproof, but the pressure they're under is immense - and it has a ripple effect we rarely talk about. This week, Sal sits down with Organizational Psychologist Melissa Doman to have a refreshingly honest conversation about the mental health of leaders. Drawing from… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ipggk8j4832f26e5/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_What_If_Your_Boss_Isn_t_Okay_with_Melissa_Doman_mixbe5rj.mp3) ## The HRLocker Room Episode 3: Ditch the Spreadsheets: Streamlining HR Admin for SMEs _2026-04-13 · The HRLocker Podcast_ As highlighted in The Irish SME HR Report , many Irish SMEs are still relying on paper files, spreadsheets, and manual processes to manage HR. In fact, most spend one to two days per week on admin alone. That’s a significant drain on time and resources. More importantly, it’s becoming a real compliance risk. With new legislation, increased WRC scrutiny, and rising expectations around transparent… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803178/episodes/19005991-the-hrlocker-room-episode-3-ditch-the-spreadsheets-streamlining-hr-admin-for-smes.mp3) ## [Wiring Intelligence: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Executives About Performing Under Pressure](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/wiring-intelligence-what-elite-athletes-can-teach-executives-about-performing-under-pressure/) _2026-03-18 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, sports psychologist Dr. Bobby Low joins Sal to explore how elite performers rewire their minds for success. From his journey as a “mediocre” athlete to becoming an NCAA All-American and professional pole vaulter, Dr. Bobby shares how intentional thinking, visualization, and mental discipline transformed his performance. We discuss why… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/36bb8t823tymr2i4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_Wiring_Intelligence_What_Elite_Athletes_Can_Teach_Executives_About_Performing_Under_Pressure_mix_1_9u7is.mp3) ## [Season 8 Opener: The Transformation Season](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/season-8-opener-the-transformation-season/) _2026-03-04 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ Welcome to Season 8 of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership - The Transformation Season. The pace of change is accelerating. AI. Technological disruption. Shifting workplace expectations. Entire business models evolving in real time. The question for leaders is no longer whether change is happening — it’s: How do I scale my leadership at the same pace as the world around me… and stay grounded… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/49weizh6rma54eh7/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Season_8_Opener_-_The_Transformation_Season_-_Mix6u3v3.mp3) ## The HRLocker Room Episode 2: Designing the Future of Work _2026-03-04 · The HRLocker Podcast_ Exploring how organisations can design meaningful, flexible and future-ready work environments with Barry Winkless, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of the Future of Work Institute at CPL Group. Episode Overview What if everything we think we know about work is already out of date? In this episode of The HRLocker Room, Barry Winkless, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of the Future of Work Institute… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803178/episodes/18787536-the-hrlocker-room-episode-2-designing-the-future-of-work.mp3) ## The HRLocker Room Podcast Episode 1: Employment Law & SME Compliance _2026-01-27 · The HRLocker Podcast_ Auto‑enrolment, pay transparency, gender pay gap reporting - Irish SMEs face major changes. Hear expert insights and get practical steps to stay compliant. Navigating New Employment Laws, Auto‑Enrolment & Pay Transparency for Irish SMEs with Louisa Meehan and ISME’s Neil McDonnell Episode Overview Irish SMEs are facing one of the busiest periods of legislative change in years. From auto‑enrolment… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803178/episodes/18580708-the-hrlocker-room-podcast-episode-1-employment-law-sme-compliance.mp3) ## [Five books to read before the end of the year](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/five-books-to-read-before-the-end) _2025-12-15 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ Here are five books that I enjoyed reading this year – and you might, too. ## [Season 7 Best of: The Corporate Athlete](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/season-7-best-of-the-corporate-athlete/) _2025-11-21 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In this special “Best Of” episode closing out Season 7, Sal shares standout moments and bonus clips from every guest of the season, all focused on one theme: performing like a corporate athlete. From sleep and emotional intelligence to resilience, wellness, decision-making, and recovery, you’ll hear powerful insights from world-class experts, leaders, and high performers. Whether you’re leading a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xqf83v64makrggxr/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Season_7_Best_of_The_Corporate_Athlete_-_Revised8hnz2.mp3) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AJEfKbAxVStk) _2025-11-21 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [The Missing Link in Performance: Shifting How Others See You](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/the-missing-link-in-performance-shifting-how-others-see-you/) _2025-10-01 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ You’ve been promoted, you’ve built new habits, you’ve shifted your style. But here’s the challenge: the people around you may still see the “old” you. In this episode, Sal Silvester unpacks why behavior change alone isn’t enough - and why leaders also need to shift the way others perceive them. With stories from executive coaching, practical examples, and a proven three-step approach, you’ll learn… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/78mp4unw87nk4b6h/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_The_Missing_Link_in_Performance_Shifting_How_Others_See_You_-_Mix7oawt.mp3) ## [The Future of Work, In Progress](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/the-future-of-work-in-progress) _2025-09-14 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ A new newsletter that helps you understand and direct the future of work in an AI economy ## [We should prepare for "mass intelligence", not just "superintelligence"](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/we-should-prepare-for-mass-intelligence) _2025-09-09 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ Policymakers need to prepare for potentially powerful AI systems without overregulating for a future that may not come ## [Josh Bersin: Rethinking HR and Learning in the Age of AI](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/josh-bersin-rethinking-hr-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2025-08-27 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how we work - it’s transforming how we learn. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Bersin, one of the world’s leading HR and workplace analysts, to explore the intersection of AI, learning and development (L&D), and the evolving role of HR. Josh shares how AI is shifting the learning landscape and how organizations can harness AI to personalize… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w544fvztgkjxuec2/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Josh_Bersin_-_Rethinking_HR_and_Learning_in_the_Age_of_AI_-_Mixa5grd.mp3) ## ["I have a plan": Comparing AI action plans in the EU, the UK and the U.S.](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/i-have-a-plan-comparing-ai-action) _2025-07-31 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ Will economic competition overshadow AI safety? ## [Endurance, Purpose, and Performance: The Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/endurance-purpose-and-performance-the-fastest-woman-to-have-run-around-the-world/) _2025-07-23 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ What does it take to become the fastest woman to run around the world - and what can leaders learn from that journey? In this powerful episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, we’re joined by Marie “Lootie” Léautéy, a record-setting endurance athlete who ran over 28,000 kilometers across four continents in just under 700 days. Lootie shares the mental frameworks, disciplined routines,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/idapygptbihsyet4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_Endurance_Purpose_and_Performance_MIX.mp3) ## [From writing AI memos towards a "new Gründerzeit"](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/from-writing-ai-memos-towards-a-new) _2025-05-20 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ If AI is the future of work, why do so many CEO memos sound like warnings? What CEOs and policy makers should do instead. ## [Hacking Happiness: The Hard Science Behind Happiness at Work and in Life](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/hacking-happiness-the-hard-science-behind-happiness-at-work-and-in-life) _2025-05-06 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Ready to hack your happiness? In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, neuroscientist Dr. Paul J Zak (aka Dr. Love) sits down with host Ira S Wolfe to shatter the myths of happiness. Forget everything you thought you knew—happiness isn't just luck or "soft skill" fluff. It's hardwired biology, measurable in real time, and absolutely essential for thriving at work and life. Whether… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-050525-Paul-Zak-Happiness.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [The Power of Mattering: Why No One Feels Like They Matter Anymore](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/the-power-of-mattering-why-no-one-feels-like-they-matter-anymore) _2025-04-22 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Forget what you've been told about what's driving division, disengagement, and dysfunction. It's not woke and DEI. It's not remote work. It's not Gen Z or political affiliations. According to Dr. Zach Mercurio, it's something far more primal: the deep, unmet need to matter . In this gut-punch of an episode, Zach and host Ira S Wolfe rip into why belonging programs fall flat, expose the myth about… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-042225-Zach-Mercurio-Mattering.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Why Change is So Damn Hard: Riding the River of Peanut Butter](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/why-change-is-so-damn-hard-riding-the-river-of-peanut-butter) _2025-04-15 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Yep! Change often feels like swimming upstream against sticky currents. Even if the status quo is a mess, we cling to it like a life raft. Why? Because the familiar feels like less work for our brain, even when it's failing us. In this episode, guest co-hosts Eli and Casey unravel the complex web of emotions and instincts that make embracing change feel like swimming through sticky peanut butter.… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-Deep-Dive-041425-Why-Change-So-Damn-Hard.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o1YfVIXfkX67) _2025-04-15 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [A better way to do your stakeholder mapping](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/a-better-way-to-do-your-stakeholder) _2025-04-15 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ A dynamic Notion database to integrate stakeholder mapping and public affairs strategy ## [Exploring Adaptive Perception Disorder: The Blind Spot Holding Your Business Hostage](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/exploring-adaptive-perception-disorder-the-blind-spot-holding-your-business-hostage) _2025-04-06 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Step into the whirlwind of change with this episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization: "Adaptive Perception Disorder." Guest co-hosts Eli and Casey take a Deep Dive into the eerily familiar yet subtly dangerous mindset threatening the backbone of businesses today. They delve deep into the intriguing concept of Adaptive Perception Disorder (APD), coined by GGG host and Future of Work Global Thought… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-Deep-Dive-040425-Adaptive-Perception-Disorder.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [The Real Reason You're Struggling at Work: The Adaptability Deficit](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/the-real-reason-youre-struggling-at-work-the-adaptability-deficit) _2025-03-27 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Feel like the world's spinning faster than ever? You're not wrong—and "just go with the flow" won't cut it anymore. Join us for another Deep Dive in this provocative episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Guest hosts Casey and Eli dive deep into the Adaptability Deficit , a term coined by Ira S Wolfe, and why it might be the single greatest threat to your personal and professional survival. We… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-032725-Adaptability-Deficit.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Time for a "European tech flywheel"?](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/time-for-a-european-tech-flywheel) _2025-03-05 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ There has maybe better been a better time to build European IT infrastructure. And there hasn't been a more difficult time either. ## [Is Friedrich Merz really the new strong man in Europe?](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/is-friedrich-merz-really-the-new) _2025-02-24 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ The Conservatives won yesterday's election in Germany, but their leader Friedrich Merz still faces some challenges before he can enter the chancellory. ## [Job Market Weirdness: AI & Future Work | with Ira S Wolfe and Gad Levanon](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/the-job-market-just-got-weird-ai-immigration-and-the-future-of-work-with-gad-levanon) _2025-02-19 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ What happens when AI, immigration policy, and economic trends collide? The job market gets weird—fast. In this must-listen episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, renowned labor market expert Gad Levanon joins Ira Wolfe to dissect the current state and future trajectory of work. Forget boring forecasts—this is a raw, eye-opening exploration of what's really happening. Here's what's on the… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-021225-Gad-Levanon.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [AI's Impact on Employment \[separator\] Don't Fear, Adapt!](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/ai-wont-kill-your-job-but-your-fear-will) _2025-02-05 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ "What does it mean to be human in a world where AI can do almost everything we can—and maybe better?" In this electrifying episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, we dive into the radical future of work, technology, and humanity with Sam Rad, a digital pioneer who's part futurist, a technology pioneer, part provocateur, and and the author of Radical Next: Reclaiming Your Humanity in a… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-020325-Sam-Rad.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [The NAIVE Trap: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About ... But Should Be](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/the-naive-trap-the-silent-crisis-no-one-is-talking-about-but-should-be) _2025-01-30 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Welcome to another special episode of The Deep Dive, in which we rip the lid off modern complacency and expose the dangerous mindset creeping into our lives without us even realizing it. It's called NAIVE Thinking—and no, we're not talking about innocent optimism. This is an epidemic of Numbness, Apathy, Indifference, Vulnerability, and Entitlement—a toxic cocktail keeping people stuck,… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/NAIVE-Epidemic-of-Complacency.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Rewriting the Rules: How to Thrive in the Future of Work](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/ggg-deep-dive-mckinsey-sanei-drean-jan25) _2025-01-27 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Welcome to a special episode of Deep Dive into The Never Normal, a Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization special no-nonsense series that unpacks the future of work, leadership, and life in an era of relentless disruption. This episode features highlights from cutting-edge insights by future or work thought leaders Josh Drean, who declares that "Employment is Dead," and John Sanei, author of the… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-Deep-Dive-McKinsey-Sanei-Drean-Jan25.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [AI in 2025 is Here to Eat Your Lunch: A Recipe to Help You Stay Relevant](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/ggg-010925-john-sanei) _2025-01-21 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ The future is here, and it's weirder than you think. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, we're tearing down the illusions of certainty and exposing the brutal reality of exponential change with global futurist and author John Sanei. AI, blockchain, quantum computing—if you have time to catch up, think again. Our obsession with efficiency and outdated thinking is dragging us down,… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-010925-John-Sanei.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [What the EU can learn from the UK's "AI Opportunities Action Plan"](https://danielflorian.substack.com/p/what-the-eu-can-learn-from-the-uks) _2025-01-14 · Daniel Florian · Daniel Florian_ The UK's mission-driven plan challenges the EU's more cautious approach ## [Employment is DEAD: The Future of Work is Calling (Are You Answering?)](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/employment-is-dead-the-future-of-work-is-calling-are-you-answering) _2025-01-08 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Forget quiet quitting – the ENTIRE employment system is on life support! 🤯 Host Ira Wolfe sits down with Josh Drean, co-founder of Work3 Institute and author of the bombshell new book "Employment is Dead," to expose the brutal truth about the dying model of traditional jobs. They dissect the forces driving this seismic shift – rampant burnout, the desperate cry for flexibility, and the rise of… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/GGG-010825-Josh-Drean-Employment-is-Dead1.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [The Mind-Boggling Echoes of 1930s Politics: Is 2025 The Twilight Before the Storm?](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/the-mind-boggling-echoes-of-1930s-politics-is-2025-the-twilight-before-the-storm) _2024-12-02 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ That collective sigh you heard recently was likely the relief that the risk of recession has passed. Or are we just experiencing The Twilight Before the Storm resulting in a transformational societal makeover? Warning: this episode is a must-listen but not for the faint hearted! Buckle up folks for a mind-bending journey with our latest special series episode "At the Corner of Main St and Wall… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Main-St-Wall-St-11202024-Victor-Schvets1.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [A Deep Dive into Mattering @ Work: #1 Reason Organizational Change Fails](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/a-deep-dive-into-mattering-work-1-reason-organizational-change-fails) _2024-11-15 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ On this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into TWO of my most popular episodes with Zach Mercurio, expert on "mattering" at work . Why? Because it turns out, feeling LIKE you matter is as vital as food and shelter... and its ABSENCE is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes DAILY! Think that's dramatic? Zach breaks down how loneliness isn't just sad, it's SABOTAGE: 82% of workers feel lonely at work… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Deep-Dive-Mattering-At-Work-Zach-Mercurio-Nov24.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Deep Dive into Pivot Point: How Companies Can Leverage AI's Upside and Avoid the Skills Shake-Down](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/deep-dive-into-pivot-power-how-companies-can-leverage-ais-upside-and-avoid-the-skills-shake-down) _2024-11-10 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ The message is clear: The future of work will be defined by rapid technological advancement, requiring individuals and organizations to embrace adaptability as a core competency. Leveraging tools like the AQai model and fostering a supportive and agile work environment will be critical to thriving in the age of acceleration. Join me on this just released 15-minute documentary titled Pivot Point,… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Deep-Dive-AQ-Pivot-Power.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [The Pollsters' Dilemma: Can We Predict Elections in the Age of Trump?](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/the-pollsters-dilemma-can-we-predict-elections-in-the-age-of-trump) _2024-10-28 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Election crystal ball or magic 8-ball? Join political gurus Wendy Danley Davis and Louis Perron as they unravel "The Pollsters' Dilemma" in the era of Trump on this episode of "At the Corner of Main St and Wall St." Can we still trust polls to predict election outcomes? Or are we better off consulting tea leaves? This podcast that will challenge everything you thought you knew about political… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Main-St-Wall-St-10232024-Davis-and-Perron_2.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## [Voter Vibes and Polling Trends: 2024 Election Insights with Dr. Chris Borick](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/voter-vibes-and-polling-trends-2024-election-insights-with-dr-chris-borick) _2024-10-05 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ Buckle up for another riveting episode. Host Ira S Wolfe along with co-hosts Mat Van Alstyne, and John Aidan Byrne plunge into the 2024 Election with Muhlenberg College pollster and political scientist Dr. Chris Borick. Listen as the conversation weaves an intricate dance between Main Street and Wall Street, revealing insights ahead of the 2024 election. Here are just some of the compelling… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Main-St-Wall-St-10022024-Chris-Borick.mp3?dest-id=382298) ## 2024 CIPD HR Practices in Ireland Report: Insights with Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD Ireland _2024-08-28 · The HRLocker Podcast_ CIPD's Annual report on Ireland’s HR Practices offers an in-depth look at the issues and trends shaping the world of work across the country. The 2024 survey captures the experiences and challenges faced by HR professionals in a diverse range of industries, focusing on key areas such as workforce expectations, leadership gaps, and the evolving role of AI in the workplace. In this episode, we’re… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803178/episodes/15657681-2024-cipd-hr-practices-in-ireland-report-insights-with-mary-connaughton-director-of-cipd-ireland.mp3) ## [How Tech's Growth Left the Midwest Behind: The Ripple Effect on Jobs, Education, and Politics](https://geeksgeezersandgooglization.com/how-techs-growth-left-the-midwest-behind-the-ripple-effect-on-jobs-education-and-politics) _2024-08-25 · Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show_ While tech is the fastest-growing sector in the US and the world, it mostly skipped the Midwest. But the shift didn't just impact jobs but educational attainment and politics too. This episode explores the fascinating junction of Main Street and Wall Street where we bring together insights from Gad Levanon, Chief Economist at Burning Glass Institute , along with our esteemed co-hosts, Ira S Wolfe,… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gggcast/Main-St-Wall-St-08212024-Gad_Levanon-2.mp3?dest-id=382298)