Kelly Monahan

Christie Smith, founder of The Humanity Studio and a visionary leadership expert, teams up with Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of Upwork Research Institute, to discuss the evolving landscape of leadership. They explore how generative AI is redefining workplace relationships, stressing the importance of human-centered environments that prioritize employee well-being. Key topics include adapting leadership styles to a collaborative model, the impact of AI on job markets, and how to meet the demands of Generation Z in the workforce.

Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork's Research Institute, and Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio, discuss the essence of 'Essential Leaders' in the evolving workplace. They describe 'gray collar' jobs, merging physical and digital skills, as key to future economic development. The conversation delves into the pitfalls of creating unrealistic 'unicorn jobs' and emphasizes the importance of employee agency and autonomy. They argue that leaders should focus on their teams' needs and effectively integrate AI into the human-centric work culture.

Mark Zuckerberg discusses Meta's launch of the largest open-source AI model, Zuckerberg's personal evolution, impact of AI on employee workload, freelance community's response to AI, tech earnings reports, and investment advice on fixed income and market trends.

Jason Bottenfield, Managing Director at Park Cities Group, shares insights on energy investments and discusses Trump's call for lower oil prices to combat inflation. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork Research Institute, analyzes AI's dual impact on the workforce, highlighting job displacement risks alongside productivity boosts. They delve into how freelancers must adapt to a shifting job market influenced by technology and the importance of maintaining workplace diversity amidst these transitions.

Alison Williams, a senior global banks analyst, shares insights on U.S. bank earnings and their impacts on the financial sector. Kevin Tynan discusses Tesla’s ambitious Robotaxi launch amidst regulatory challenges. Priceline CEO Brett Keller unveils ‘Penny Voice’, an AI tool set to revolutionize travel booking. Dr. Kelly Monahan explores key practices of high-performing companies, emphasizing workplace culture. Lastly, David Dietze provides a market outlook reflecting on economic shifts and investment strategies.