TED Radio Hour
Monday — Friday: Making the most of the workweek
Oct 11, 2024
Anne Morriss, an executive coach specializing in trust and urgency, joins forces with economist Juliet Schor, a pioneer of the four-day work week. They discuss the transformative power of reducing work hours for well-being and productivity. Psychologist Azim Shariff explores how our moral perceptions of work shape culture, while political scientist Margaret Levi examines the resurgence of labor unions and their impact on workers' rights. Howie Kiebel shares insights from implementing a four-day work week at his restaurant, highlighting its success in boosting employee morale.
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- Effective leadership is characterized by prioritizing trust-building and problem-solving, fostering a resilient organizational culture amidst workplace challenges.
- The movement toward a four-day work week highlights the need for better work-life balance, leading to increased productivity and employee well-being.
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The Shift from Speed to Trust
The 'move fast and break things' mentality dominated the early tech landscape, pushing companies to prioritize rapid growth often at the cost of long-term stability and trust. This reckless approach led to significant fallout, revealing a lack of foundational relationships within organizations, particularly as they matured. In response, leadership coach Anne Morris and business professor Frances Fry studied successful CEOs who shifted their focus from breaking to fixing. They emphasized that effective leaders not only act with urgency but also prioritize building trust, creating a more resilient organizational culture.
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