Work For Humans

Tiu de Haan is a professional ritual designer known for creating transformative experiences. She shares insights on how true rituals transcend mere routines, offering deep emotional connections and profound meaning. Tiu discusses designing rituals that foster creativity and team cohesion, along with personal commemoration practices for healing. She highlights the impact of rituals in the workplace and suggests smaller rituals to enhance team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of a 'keeper of the rituals' for sustaining emotional growth and connection.

Ashley Goodall, a leadership expert and former SVP at Cisco, dives into the chaotic world of modern workplaces. He challenges the myth that constant change equals effective leadership, advocating for stability instead. They discuss the psychological toll of layoffs and the human resistance to change, emphasizing the critical role of HR in bridging gaps between leaders and employees. Goodall also critiques outdated performance management practices, arguing for a more meaningful, human-centered approach to improve workplace dynamics.

Marketing expert Seth Godin challenges the industrial work mindset, advocating for jobs of value over production, eliminating drudgery, and criticizing work not workers. Discusses societal focus on speed vs. quality, and the power of small connections in marketing. Emphasizes new models prioritizing human creativity and community.

Bart Houlahan, Co-founder of B Lab, discusses the success of Benefit Corporations during financial crises, the importance of investing in people, and the rise of stakeholder capitalism. They explore the impact of corporate culture on stock prices, the benefits of B Corps, and the evolution of fiduciary duty towards stakeholder interests.

Rebecca Sanderson, Advocate for more just and equitable labor systems, discusses reframing work concepts for new outcomes, tracking American thoughts on the economy, labor system design issues, dominant and recessive mindsets, alternative work systems, competitive vs. solidarity framing, and the necessity of work for survival.

Christine Renaud always felt destined to be a teacher, but after training in education, she came to a disturbing realization – traditional schools were not created to develop students effectively. Determined to better support students’ learning, growth, and happiness, Christine founded Braindate, a pioneering technology company that has created transformative conversations and experiences for over a million participants in 100 countries.Christine is a distinguished keynote speaker, Startup Canada’s “Entrepreneur of the Year,” and the CEO and founder of Braindate. Using a background in education and a Master’s education from Harvard, she aims to create innovative technologies, spaces, and books that facilitate meaningful learning. In this episode, Dart and Christine discuss:- Unschooling, home-schooling, and alternative education- The philosophy and origins of Braindate- The relationship between Anarchism and education- Benefits of peer-to-peer learning - Using deep networking in different social contexts- Creating a business that reflects your ideals - Hurdles to collaborative learning- And other topics…Christine Renaud is the CEO and founder of Braindate, a pioneering technology company that has created transformative conversations and experiences for over a million participants in 100 countries. Using her background in education and Master’s education at Harvard, she has dedicated her career to creating innovative technologies, spaces, and books that facilitate meaningful learning. A passionate advocate for women in leadership and technology, Christine has been recognized as one of the "Most Innovative People in the Events Industry" by Bizbash, "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Startup Canada, and among the "Canadian Inspiring Fifty." She is also a sought-after keynote speaker, presenting at international events such as IBTM World (Barcelona, Spain), the World Innovation Summit in Education (Doha, Qatar), Morgan Stanley Women’s Leadership Summit (Chicago, USA), and Tech Open Air (Berlin, Germany).Connect with Christine:www.Braindate.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinerenaud Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

David Ellerman, a distinguished economist and philosopher, discusses the flaws of Marxist and traditional economic theories. He explores the historical context of labor contracts, the psychological cost of layoffs, and the evolution of ESOPs. The conversation delves into the link between performance management systems and American slavery, the role of economic theories in shaping organizational practices, and real-world examples of democratic firms and worker cooperatives.

Kentaro Toyama spent a decade designing technologies to fight global poverty and improve education and health. As co-founder of Microsoft Research India lab, he made a troubling discovery – innovative technologies can’t create change on their own. Realizing that social progress depends more on people than on the technology they use, Kentaro became a self-proclaimed “geek heretic” who now teaches others the importance of putting people over tech. Kentaro Toyama is W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan, a fellow of the Dalai Lama Center at MIT, and author of Geek Heresy. Kentaro is also the co-founder of Microsoft Research India, where he helped grow the lab into 60 full-time research staff. In this episode, Dart and Kentaro discuss:- Why technology needs a human touch to succeed- Kentaro’s leadership at Microsoft Research India- The 10 fallacies of technology- Why the most important areas of focus are unmeasurable - The pitfalls of focusing on the end-goal- How to create societal change- Innovation versus tried-and-true approaches- The law of amplification- 3 elements of intrinsic growth- And other topics…Kentaro Toyama is W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information at the University of Michigan School of Information, a fellow of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT, and author of Geek Heresy: Rescuing Social Change from the Cult of Technology. Before moving to Michigan, Kentaro co-founded Microsoft Research India, where he helped grow the lab into 60 full-time research staff. Kentaro received his PhD in Computer Science from Yale and his bachelors in mathematics from Harvard University. He went on to establish the Technology for Emerging Markets research group, which investigates how the world’s poorest communities interact with technology and ways to support socioeconomic development. Kentaro is also a former researcher for UC Berkeley and former co-editor-in-chief of the Information Technologies and International Development journal.Resources mentioned:Geek Heresy, by Kentaro Toyama: https://www.amazon.com/Geek-Heresy-Rescuing-Social-Technology/dp/161039528X Connect with Kentaro:www.kentarotoyama.org Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Author and entrepreneur Derek Sivers discusses the 27 ways to live from his book, the impact of beliefs on actions at work, crafting a company's personality, nature vs. nurture, and data models as philosophical experiences.

Neuroscientist Paul Zak discusses creating engaged workplaces through immersion, oxytocin, and neuromanagement. Topics include the impact of social interactions on behavior, the role of oxytocin in trust and advertising, and the benefits of having dogs at work. Paul also shares insights on work transformation, personal development, and knowing when to move on in the workplace.