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Frances Frei

Harvard Business School professor and co-author of "Move Fast and Fix Things."

Top 10 podcasts with Frances Frei

Ranked by the Snipd community
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241 snips
Jul 23, 2024 • 37min

152. Fix Your Communication: Why It’s About Connection Over Perfection

Join Anne Morriss, a CEO and best-selling author, and Frances Frei, a Harvard Business School Professor, as they discuss the art of communication. They explore the pitfalls of perfectionism and self-doubt, emphasizing that great communication is about connecting with your audience. Discover strategies for managing anxiety, mastering spontaneous speaking, and turning communication challenges into opportunities. Gain insights on how to refocus your energy from yourself to those you speak to, enhancing both clarity and collaboration.
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107 snips
Jun 19, 2024 • 33min

How to Solve Your Company’s Toughest Problems

Frances Frei, a Harvard Business School professor and co-author of "Move Fast and Fix Things," discusses effective strategies for problem-solving in organizations. She emphasizes identifying the real issues and the importance of building trust and relationships. Frei introduces a five-step approach, including a narrative for solutions, and highlights tools like the 'Five Whys' for uncovering root causes. She also addresses inclusivity and the impact of subtle workplace indignities, promoting a culture of effective communication and collaboration.
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61 snips
Apr 24, 2024 • 55min

412. Fixing Organizational Culture with Frances Frei

Frances Frei, an expert in operational design and leadership, discusses the importance of fostering curiosity, the drawbacks of 'move fast and break things' mentality, and how inclusion can empower organizations. The conversation includes insights on layoffs, organizational design, blame culture, fostering curiosity, and leadership challenges.
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34 snips
Nov 7, 2023 • 40min

The single thing that every organisation should do to fix culture

Expert in workplace culture, Professor Frances Frei, discusses the importance of training managers to fix organizational cultures. She emphasizes the significance of inclusion over diversity and shares tips on building a welcoming workplace. The podcast also explores topics like building trust, optimizing operations, empowering employees, and fostering a culture of inclusion.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 36min

658: How to Help Change Happen Faster, with Frances Frei

Frances Frei, Harvard Business School professor, discusses how leaders can create a context for organizations to thrive. Topics include the distinction between hustle culture and urgency, empowering employees to make decisions, daring to be bad at something else to achieve excellence, making strategic decisions based on the business model, and working smarter instead of harder.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 1h

Frances Frei's three pillars of leadership

A professor at Harvard Business School and expert in work culture, Frei goes into companies like WeWork and Uber with the goal of turning toxic environments into healthy, inclusive spaces. She shares why authenticity, logic, and empathy are the most vital skills an employee can have — and how the measure of a true leader can be seen not just in their presence, but in their absence, too.Find Frances's new show Fixable, wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 39min

Move Fast and Fix Things with Frances Frei

Frances Frei, Professor at Harvard Business School, shares insights on moving fast, building trust, and accelerating excellence at work. Topics include trust as a driver of success, pitfalls of 'bring me solutions' mentality, collaborative problem-solving, talent engagement and inclusion, and embracing humanity for business success.
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4 snips
Jun 3, 2020 • 52min

Recode Decode: Frances Frei

Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about the new book she wrote with her wife Anne Morriss, Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You. Frei — who has previously worked with Uber, WeWork, and Riot Games to address culture crises — discusses what good leadership today looks like, the unfair treatment of women and people of color in business, and why it's a mistake to chase "balance" or "equal treatment." She also reflects on her work with Uber and WeWork, calling the former a "terrific success," and explains the key difference between Uber's former CEO Travis Kalanick and WeWork's former chief Adam Neumann. Plus: Why Amazon's market dominance is threatened by its poor treatment of workers.Featuring:Frances Frei, co-author, Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around YouHost:Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-largeMore to explore:On Reset, Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores why — and how — tech is changing everything.On Recode Media, Peter Kafka interviews business titans, journalists, comedians and podcasters about the collision of tech and media.On Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the big tech news stories of the week, who's winning, who's failing, and what comes next.And on Land of the Giants, Jason Del Rey chronicled the rise of Amazon. Season 2 will focus on Netflix and is coming soon!About Recode by Vox:Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.Follow Us:Newsletter: Recode DailyTwitter: @Recode and @voxdotcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 7, 2023 • 25min

Fixing Uber’s Broken Culture

Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, experts in building trust, discuss their work with Uber, addressing its broken culture. They delve into problems like financial losses, harsh feedback, and sexual harassment. Strategies to rebuild trust are explored, including leadership courses and addressing mean behavior. The hosts also touch on Apple Card benefits, working with a spouse, and tips for teaching kids to fish.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 35min

Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken | Fixable

Frances Frei, an expert in trust and leadership, discusses the three pillars of trust - authenticity, empathy, and logic. She uses Uber as a case study to illustrate how trust can be strengthened when it's on shaky ground. The podcast also explores the importance of trust, debunks common myths, and shares strategies for rebuilding trust in organizations.