
Humanity Working
Humanity Working is a podcast focused on employee development for the future of work. In each episode, we engage with authors, business leaders, and top-tier academics to understand how workplaces can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This podcast aims to provide employers with actionable strategies to build a resilient, adaptable, and future-proof workforce. Join us as we navigate the changing landscape of work, exploring topics such as workforce transformation, leadership development, employee adaptability, and resilience. Discover the steps you can take to foster a humane, productive workplace that is prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Latest episodes

Apr 22, 2025 • 11min
Growing in an Interconnected World
We live in a more interconnected world than ever, meaning we can be exposed to new ideas and new ways of working more than ever before. In today’s episode - Matt and Paul discuss how this change is really affecting us, and look how to sift through the noise to truly learn and grow.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Apr 15, 2025 • 11min
The Truth About AI Skills
AI is not just a tool—it fundamentally changes how work gets done. So, just doing a prompt engineering course isn’t going to cut it when it comes to creating business value with it. In today’s episode, Matt and Paul discuss the types of skills that are really needed to thrive with AI, and how you can go about getting them. Resources mentioned in this podcast. Thrive With AI Program - https://billionminds.com/ai-readiness-program/Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Apr 8, 2025 • 11min
Is Growth Mindset Dead?
Growth Mindset has been a hot topic in enterprises for nearly a decade, but does it REALLY help employees grow? In today’s episode Paul and Matt look at what’s been happening inside organizations using this approach, and propose an alternative that can achieve better results in today’s world of work.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Apr 1, 2025 • 11min
Me vs. We: What Creates More Value?
Work is getting more distributed and we are doing a lot of it solo, so what’s more important to focus on - how we work as individuals or how we work in a team?Matt and Paul get together to discuss what matter more, and what teamwork even means in the context of today’s work environments.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Mar 25, 2025 • 11min
Social Connection
The last surgeon general of the United States described loneliness as an epidemic.In this episode, Paul and Matt explain how the way we do work today contributes to this challenge, the effect it is having on us, and what to do about it, even if you are an introvert.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Mar 18, 2025 • 10min
Movement
It’s great to exercise, but when it comes to being sustainably effective at work, that’s not all you need. Movement needs to be a critical part of your routine, and most people are not getting near enough of it.Paul and Matt explore why this is and discover what to do about it.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Mar 11, 2025 • 10min
Rest
When it comes to doing great work, rest is really important, but rest isn’t just about sleep.In this episode Paul and Matt look at four types of rest, and how to make sure you are getting enough of all of them while still getting work done.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Mar 4, 2025 • 10min
It’s Complicated
A sure sign of your understanding of a topic is the ability to explain it to others that don’t. But it can be a real challenge to take complex topics and explain them effectively in a way that others will understand. In today’s episode Paul and Matt explain some key principles you can use to get better at explaining complicated subjects, and give you some exercises you can use to practice this difficult skill. Resources mentioned in this episode 1) Paul’s newsletter - Communicating Ideas in 2025 - https://www.humanityworking.net/p/communicating-ideas-in-2025?r=ourxz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false 2) What’s happening to our attention spans - https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/attention-spansHumanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Feb 25, 2025 • 11min
Let’s Be Brief
It’s good to talk, but how much?Paul and Matt discuss the power of brevity, look at why it’s difficult, and how to get good at saying a lot with fewer words.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Feb 18, 2025 • 10min
SuperBusy
We live in a cult of business, where almost everyone in the workplace is not just stretched to the point of exhaustion, they want to tell everyone else about it.Paul and Matt discuss this phenomenon, why being so busy can make you less effective, and how to move beyond busyness to effectiveness.Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.
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