Laszlo Bock, industry leader in people management, discusses key leadership skills for the evolving workplace with Jenny & Sameer. They cover diagnostic leadership, financial acumen, human-AI collaboration, transparency, courage in decision-making, experiments and nudges for organizational change, influencing without formal authority, and training future HR leaders for success.

Charles Duhigg, a New York Times reporter and author of "The Power of Habit," talks about the critical difference between being busy and being productive. Laszlo Bock, former SVP at Google, shares insights from research on team dynamics and the importance of psychological safety for enhancing team productivity. Meanwhile, Anders Ericsson discusses deliberate practice and how dedicated effort can lead to mastery. Together, they explore various strategies to optimize time management and boost efficiency in both personal and professional life.

This week on Hidden Brain, Shankar talks to Google's Laszlo Bock for insider tips and insights about what works — and what doesn't work — in recruiting, motivating, and retaining a talented workforce.