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This episode features an interview with Stephen M.R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust and Co-founder of FranklinCovey’s Global Trust Practice. He is a sought-after international speaker, who has taught trust and leadership to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities. As the former President and CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, Stephen increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world.
In this episode, Shawn sits down with Stephen to discuss the foundational concepts of trust and leadership, practical strategies for enabling authenticity, and the importance of having a growth mindset.
Hear more from Stephen when he participates in the World Business Forum this October!
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“The style of leadership that maybe has taken us to where we are today in a different world, is not going to be where we need to go tomorrow in a new world of remote work and hybrid work and intentionally flexible work with younger generations. Gen Z have a completely different expectation of how they want to be engaged and led. With work becoming far more collaborative and interdependent and with technology changing, disrupting everything with AI, with all these things happening, we need a new way to lead in a new world of work. Maybe command and control got us to where we are today, but trust and inspire is what's going to take us to where we need to go tomorrow.” – Stephen M.R. Covey
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Episode Timestamps:
*(03:32): Getting to know Stephen
*(13:14): The reciprocity of trust
*(26:37): Building stewardship agreements
*(31:22): Trust and inspire vs. command and control
*(41:49): Authenticity and vulnerability in leadership
*(54:06): The need for a growth mindset
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Links:
Learn more about FranklinCovey’s Global Trust Practice
Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn
This episode features an interview with Steven T. Hunt Ph.D., Work Techno-Psychologist & Author of Talent Tectonics. Steve is an industry expert who has had a pivotal role in developing systems that have improved productivity and engagement of millions of employees around the globe. He is a well-known speaker, author, and thought leader on strategic human resources.
In this episode, Shawn and Steve discuss how the nature of work is evolving, the cause of burnout, and how we should be using AI to make work better.
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“You cannot provide excellent customer service, you cannot be creative, collaborative, all the things companies want people to do if you feel exploited, burned out, or exhausted. Yet, the pace of change people are facing is making them feel exhausted and burned out. This is why I wrote this book, Talent Tectonics. It talks about how do we need to manage work differently? Where we need to provide people an experience where they view change as, ‘Yeah, this growth opportunity.’ As opposed to just burned out and exhausted.” – Steven T. Hunt Ph.D.
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Episode Timestamps:
*(02:16): Rapid fire questions
*(08:31): Talent Tectonics and how the nature of work is changing
*(20:03): Steve’s take on burnout
*(28:32): How external factors play into burnout
*(42:40): How we should be using technology to make work better
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Links:
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
This episode features an interview with Monique Zytnik. Monique is an award-winning, global internal communication leader who presents on best-practice communication at world conferences and guest lectures at universities. Her campaigns have been recognized by Gartner and the Digital Communication Awards.
In this episode, Shawn sits down with Monique to discuss the misconception of authenticity, the challenge of creating culture, and why AI will never replace human creativity and connection.
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“I don't have a car anymore, but when I did, that little blind spot that you have when you're trying to go around the corner and you've always got to make sure you check it. It's the same in an organization. There's always these little spots that you can't really see very well what's going on. You need to take care that your employees in that area are also reflecting your values and that there isn't little fiefdoms happening with particular leaders who don't wish to communicate, and putting employees off or people are leaving because of unsavorable working conditions.” – Monique Zytnik
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Episode Timestamps:
*(02:07): Rapid fire questions
*(06:37): Monique dives into her book
*(10:51): AI’s influence on communication
*(35:09): The role of leaders during difficult times
*(46:34): How AI, leadership, and active listening come together
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Links:
Connect with Monique on LinkedIn
Read Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The Premium on Human Connection in the AI Era with Mike Robbins, Motivational Speaker & Author
Cohesion
06/11/24 • 45 min
This episode features an interview with Mike Robbins, motivational speaker and author. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike delivers keynotes and seminars that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. He teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective.
In this episode, Shawn and Mike discuss the limits of authenticity, how AI is affecting teams, and the difference between recognition and appreciation.
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“We seek and fear change at the same time. That's part of what makes change exciting and challenging. I feel both excited and scared about AI, personally. Is it going to eliminate certain jobs and certain things and certain people? It most likely will, just like any kind of new technology and automation. Think of what the internet did. It got rid of a lot of industries and jobs. At the same time, it created way more than it got rid of. At the end of the day, we still have to believe in ourselves and the importance of humanity and human connection. That's never going away and I think it's just going to be that much more of a premium.” – Mike Robbins
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Episode Timestamps:
*(02:24): Rapid fire questions
*(07:27): Mike reflects on his 2015 TED talk and how it’s relevant today
*(21:41): How organizations create psychological safety
*(28:38): The difference between recognition and appreciation
*(38:12): How AI will affect teams in the workplace
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This episode features an interview with Christina Kucek, Executive Director of Intelligent Automation at CAI. She has over 15 years of consulting experience in delivering cutting-edge implementations in Conversational AI, natural language processing, and robotics process automation. At CAI, Christina guides clients through their automation journeys while delivering innovative solutions.
In this episode, Shawn and Christina discuss the impact of AI on employee experience: from onboarding to accelerating workflows to building in ethics.
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“Employee retention a lot of times can be impacted by their first week or two of employment. They get their machine, their access to all the systems that they need. They get their email, it's already set up. They show up on day one and they're ready to go. That impression that you make as a company on their new employee will help us retain our best talent. That reduces our cost overall for trying to recruit people and train people. That retention piece is really valuable.” – Christina Kucek
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Episode Timestamps:
*(02:44): Rapid fire questions
*(07:13): Christina breaks down CAI and her role
*(15:57): How AI impacts employee experience
*(28:22): How AI will affect the amount of work for employees
*(36:43): The future of augmented intelligence
*(45:23): What’s next for Christina and CAI
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Links:
Connect with Christina on LinkedIn
Building Better Workplaces with Human Centricity with Hamza Khan, Future of Work & Leadership Expert
Cohesion
04/30/24 • 49 min
This episode features an interview with Hamza Khan, Future of Work and Leadership Expert. He is the best-selling author of Leadership Reinvented and The Burnout Gamble and is a two-time TEDx Speaker. Hamza challenges organizations to rehumanize their workplaces to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. His clients include Microsoft, Deloitte, and TikTok.
In this episode, Shawn sits down with Hamza to discuss why work is not working, how to make employees owners, and the no day work week.
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“If you invest in employee engagement and well-being, then it turns all the other priorities into guaranteed outcomes. That's where the work needs to be done. We actually need to do this work, at the individual level with every single leader in the world. We have to just overhaul our education system to produce more human-centric, values-driven, change-friendly, self-disrupting leaders. But, we also have to make connecting with other human beings an organizational imperative. That should be the only priority that leaders pursue at every level. The welfare, the well-being, the engagement, and actually, just summarize all that into the thriving of their employees.” – Hamza Khan
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Episode Timestamps:
*(05:09): Rapid fire questions
*(11:48): Hamza discusses his 2016 TEDx Talk and if it holds up today
*(21:43): The history and influence of The Haymarket Affair on work today
*(26:57): Giving employees more say over their work
*(38:48): Will AI increase the amount of work for employees
*(45:14): What Hamza is hopeful about
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Links:
Connect with Hamza on LinkedIn
04/16/24 • 55 min
This episode features an interview with Jordan Katz, Chief Insights Officer at Simpplr. Jordan advises organizations on the influential use of data and analytics to develop strategies that predict outcomes and increase performance. Prior to Simpplr, he was one of the Heads of Employee Experience Strategy at Qualtrics and has consulted hundreds of SaaS companies and global organizations.
In this episode, Shawn and Jordan dive into Simpplr’s Future of Employee Experience Report. They discuss the importance of personalized and efficient communication platforms, analyzing diverse data sources to create a seamless employee experience, and taking a human-centered approach to AI.
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“87% of professionals are passionate about their current jobs, but 64% of them frequently feel stressed or frustrated at work. We have a primed and ready to go race car with rocket fuel in the tank. We load up a bunch of sandbags in the trunk that represent crappy tools and inefficient processes. There’s no reason for that. The more we study employee experience, the more we learn how critical it is to think holistically about the work people do, the task distribution they have, and how we can operationalize great efficiency. Using systems and AI to free up people to do the strategic work that will catapult our organizations into the next level from a performance perspective.” – Jordan Katz
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Episode Timestamps:
*(03:11): Jordan defines employee experience
*(05:00): Rapid fire questions
*(14:36): What the report says about frontline workers
*(22:54): Creating a personalized employee experience
*(34:11): What prevents companies from implementing an HR stack
*(41:05): How AI impacts employee experience
*(51:49): Jordan’s golden rule for work
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Links:
Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn
Read Simpplr’s Future of Employee Experience Report
04/02/24 • 52 min
This episode features an interview with Jordan Katz, Chief Insights Officer at Simpplr. Jordan advises organizations on the influential use of data and analytics to develop strategies that predict outcomes and increase performance. Prior to Simpplr, he was one of the Heads of Employee Experience Strategy at Qualtrics and has consulted hundreds of SaaS companies and global organizations.
In this episode, Shawn and Jordan dig into Simpplr’s 2024 State of Internal Communications Report. They discuss the most surprising results, creating highly effective teams, and using AI to tailor messages.
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“We're creating not a time machine, like go back in time machine, but a save you time, reduce friction. Where everything is served up at your fingertips in a way that not only helps you get your job done, helps you be more productive, reduces cycle time on search and access to information. And by the way, can help you eliminate some of the administrative tasks or recognize your peers or any of the things that you want to do on a day-to-day basis that are not the high value stuff that drives crazy impact at your job. But instead, helps lift you up so you can do the best work that you can possibly do in the most efficient manner possible.” – Jordan Katz
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Episode Timestamps:
*(03:45): Rapid fire questions
*(10:43): Surprising results from the State of IC Report
*(18:59): How AI can improve IC messaging
*(30:12): Jordan’s advice for implementing an intranet
*(35:17): What makes highly effective IC teams
*(46:56): What’s next for IC in 2025
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Links:
Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn
Read Simpplr’s State of Internal Communications Report
Evolving HR Practices in the Age of AI with Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin Company
Cohesion
03/19/24 • 44 min
This episode features an interview with Josh Bersin, Founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company. Josh is an analyst, author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces. He studies the world of work, HR and leadership practices, and is often cited as one of the leading HR and workplace industry analysts in the world.
In this episode, Shawn and Josh discuss the post-industrial workforce, building dynamic organizations, and creating superpowered HR through AI.
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“AI is not magic. It's not going to do everything perfectly out of the box. Just like every other technology we've ever implemented, we're going to have to take care of it. We're going to have to make sure it has good data, we're going to have to train it, we're going to have to optimize it. I think the big thing is this is a high-powered, highly capable technology that needs your help. You need to tune it. You need to have IT involved. You need to look at data management, data security.” – Josh Bersin
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Episode Timestamps:
*(02:26): Josh answers rapid fire questions
*(05:31): Josh explains The Josh Bersin Company
*(08:56): Josh explains the Post-Industrial workforce
*(15:24): The importance of employee activation
*(23:43): Creating dynamic organizations
*(32:27): The role of AI in revolutionizing HR
*(38:23): Pitfalls of AI
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Links:
Learn more about The Josh Bersin Company
Learn more about The Josh Bersin Academy
Learn more about Irresistible Conference
Learn more about Dynamic Organizations
This episode features an interview with Britt Byers, Executive Vice President of Human Resources North America at Kyowa Kirin. With three decades of experience, Britt has held senior roles in Pharmaceuticals like Sanofi and Novartis, as well as in financial services at Bank of America. She has deep expertise in R&D and global functions as well as Shared Service leadership with oversight for HR Operations.
In this episode, Shawn and Britt discuss the importance of authentic and inclusive leadership, strategies for easing employee anxieties, and the power of showing kindness in the workplace.
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“Before you react to something in a meeting or a conversation, or if someone's upset, just be there in the moment. You might have a difference of opinion, but you're just creating a space for the conversation. But it is on leaders, I think, to create the tone that you're not numb to what's happening. You can’t not mention something. Otherwise, you just don't look genuine. You don't look like there's a leader you can trust who's just not acknowledging something that could be an awful environment.” – Britt Byers
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Episode Timestamps:
*(02:54): Getting to know Britt
*(14:34): The shift from financial services to pharmaceuticals
*(18:10): The importance of meaningful work
*(23:01): Leadership themes and enterprise leadership
*(27:51): The importance of being kind in the workplace
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Links:
Connect with Britt on LinkedIn
Follow Kyowa Kirin on LinkedIn
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FAQ
How many episodes does Cohesion have?
Cohesion currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does Cohesion cover?
The podcast is about Information Technology, Management, Podcasts, Human Resources, Business, Communications and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Cohesion?
The episode title 'Navigating Organizational Blind Spots & Maximizing AI with Monique Zytnik, Global Employee Communication Expert' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cohesion?
The average episode length on Cohesion is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cohesion released?
Episodes of Cohesion are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Cohesion?
The first episode of Cohesion was released on Sep 28, 2021.
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