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Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan

The future of work isn’t coming. It’s already here — and it’s moving fast. Future Ready is the podcast for leaders who want to stay ahead of AI, workplace transformation, and the forces reshaping how organizations operate and compete. Hosted by Jacob Morgan, futurist and bestselling author, this is where strategy meets reality.

Every week, two formats in one feed: honest, unfiltered conversations with the CEOs, CHROs, and senior executives actually building the future of work — and sharp, no-fluff daily briefings that take the most important developments in artificial intelligence, AI agents, leadership, hybrid work, and organizational strategy and tell you exactly what they mean for your business.
No hype. No filler. Just the insights, frameworks, and real-world playbooks that help you lead smarter, build resilient teams, and make better decisions in a world that won’t slow down.

If you’re serious about leading what’s next — this is your podcast. Subscribe to Future Ready wherever you listen.

Latest Episodes:

Former CEO of United Airlines Oscar Munoz on What Nobody Tells You About Leadership & Turning Around A Company In Crisis Apr 22, 2024

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When Oscar Munoz took over as the CEO of United Airlines, the company was in complete chaos. There were issues with unions, the financials weren't looking good, customer complaints were damaging the brand reputation, and the company had gone through 8 CEOs in 10 years! During his time as CEO he managed to turn things around, securing employee and customer loyalty and putting the airline back on track. In this episode we talk about what he did to make that turnaround happen including: going on a company-wide listening tour, involving employees in the decision-making process and getting rid of leaders who didn't align with company values. He'll also share the terrifying story of his heart attack and how a flight attendant's breakdown made him realize that things weren't working.

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Sparks: The Dangers of Having Too Much Empathy at Work Apr 19, 2024

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Believe it or not you can have TOO MUCH EMPATHY. I know, it sounds strange to think about but after listening to today's podcast you'll see why. Even though your empathy is well-intentioned, doing it excessively can blur personal and professional boundaries. This can only make tough decisions harder and lead to personal burnout. It begins by differentiating between empathy and sympathy and then dives into the dangers of over-empathizing. I'll also tackle the solution: practicing empathetic concern without absorbing others' emotions and distributing empathy across your team to create a healthier, more sustainable work culture.

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Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine Shares Secrets on Building Innovative Teams and Turning Simple Ideas to Billion-Dollar Enterprises Apr 15, 2024

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Every leader is trying to driving innovation inside of their organizations, but that's easier said than done. Uri Levine is the co-founder of Waze, which sold to Google for $1.1 billion. He's also the first board member and investor of Moovit (Waze but public transportation) which Intel acquired for $4 billion! It's safe to say that Uri knows a thing or two about innovation and building great products and companies. In today's episode we will explore why it took Waze 4 years to reach "good enough" product market fit, why it's more important to fall in love with a problem instead of a solution, how to manage the impact of fear on corporate innovation, how to apply an entrepreneur mindset inside of your company, and why firing is so crucial to business success.

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Sparks: The Strategies One Man Used To Save IBM From the Brink of Collapse Apr 12, 2024

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You've heard of IBM, but did you know that it was once on the verge of bankruptcy? One man, a cookie salesman, was able to turn the company around and keep it from collapsing. In today's leadership spark, we'll explore the remarkable turnaround of IBM in the 1990s under the leadership of Lou Gerstner, Former CEO of IBM. Lou, an outsider with a background in consumer goods and financial services, took the helm and transformed the company. He restructured IBM, shifting its focus from hardware to services and software, and revitalized its corporate culture, steering it from near bankruptcy to becoming a global leader in technology services. This story is a powerful example of how visionary leadership and strategic decision-making can navigate a company through trying times and lead it to success.

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How to Create Executive Presence and Why It's So Important Apr 12, 2024

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Whether you lead a team of thousands, a team of hundreds, or a team of five, you should have executive presence. While executive presence alone most likely won't get you promoted or keep you in your current role, it is something that will set you apart. It is also a huge part of motivating and inspiring your team.

So what is executive presence? That is exactly what we are talking about today. Tom Henschel is the host of The Look & Sound of Leadership, which has been airing since 2008. Tom is also a communications coach for executives at companies like Warner Bros, Toyota, Mattel, and Sony Pictures.

Tom is president of the executive development firm Essential Communications. He was also classically trained at The Juilliard School, Drama Division. Tom was a professional actor for more than 20 years and has appeared in over 100 plays, films and TV episodes.

In this episode of the podcast we explore:

How Steve went from acting to coaching executives
What is executive presence and why is it so important
Do you need executive presence in order to be a leader?
The aspect of executive presence that leaders struggle with
How to have executive presence in a virtual world
Action items leaders can implement today to create executive presence

Ep 28: Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship And The End of Competitive Advantage Apr 08, 2024

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I'm very excited to share this week's episode of The Future of Work podcast. I interview Rita McGrath, Professor at Columbia Business School, author, speaker and consultant. Rita has been featured in many business publications and is quoted frequently by the press. Her most recent book is "The End of Competitive Advantage – How to Keep Your Strategy Moving as Fast as Your Business." I believe this podcast will prove to be a very good overview for people that are interested in management and innovation, and how they are evolving and changing. Rita is on the front line of these events because she not only teaches on this, but she works with a lot of organizations. We talk about venture capital and funding in the Bay Area and what is going on with what I like to call "Pinocchio's Island," and how innovation is changing. We look at the competitive advantage, which is particularly fascinating because it is something that has been and is still taught in many of our schools. And, it comes up time and again in conversations around management and leadership. Rita has a completely counter-intuitive approach, which is that competitive advantage is actually… dead. She introduces several new concepts and methods for organizations to sustain their strategy, and to scale and sustain innovation. Different aspects of the future of work also are explored including the freelancer economy and more. We wrap up with Rita sharing her advice to organizations— and individuals as well — who are looking to adapt to the changes that we are seeing. Tune in and don't miss this Future of Work podcast.

(Music by Ronald Jenkees)

Is Work Ethic In Decline? Debate With Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer Apr 08, 2024

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Do you feel like people don't want to work anymore? In today's episode Jason and I have a friendly spar on what's going on with today's workforce and if the our work ethic is in collective decline. We also explore how social media trends are shaping the workforce, the importance of focusing on career growth, and four phases of change that we all go through: panic, adaptation, accepting a new normal, and a reluctance to go back to the status quo. Jason is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and author of "Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career."

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Sparks: The Top 3 Reasons Your Employees Leave That Have Nothing To Do With Salary Apr 05, 2024

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Have you ever wondered why good employees leave, even when they're well-paid? It's a puzzle many leaders face. In today's leadership spark, we'll dive into the three key factors that drive employees away, beyond salary: lack of growth opportunities, poor relationships with their leaders, and inadequate work-life integration. It's important to address these issues within our organizations, and leaders should provide clear paths for growth, foster positive relationships with their teams, and establish guidelines for work-life balance. At the same time, it's also the employees' responsibility to seek growth opportunities and set boundaries for work-life integration.

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World's #1 Communication Expert: How To Be A Super Communicator & The Three Types Of Conversations To Improve Your Decision-Making | Charles Duhigg Apr 01, 2024

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What's the secret behind the communication strategies of successful leaders? Unlocking your ability to recognize different conversation styles, will leave you best equipped to face challenges ahead. Today I am joined by Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and bestselling author of "The Power of Habit" and "Smarter Faster Better," who dives into the intricate world of effective communication through his latest work, "Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection." In this episode, Charles will reveal how leaders can become super communicators through understanding the different types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social—and the dynamic interplay between them. You will learn to navigate these conversational types with agility, enabling you to foster deeper connections, enhance your decision-making, and cultivate a culture of empathy and understanding within your teams.

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Sparks: Four Key Strategies to Build Trust at Work Mar 29, 2024

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Are you struggling to build trust within your team? Trust is crucial for effective teamwork. In today's leadership spark, I explore four key strategies to enhance trust, drawing insights from expert CEOs, researchers, and psychologists. I'll explore the power of vulnerability in trust, sharing your own challenges, acknowledging emotions, and the importance of demonstrating competence.

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