
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

May 31, 2024 • 54min
How to Not Suck as a Leader!
Paul is joined by Dr. Allessandria Polizzi for the first live recording of Humanity Working! In this episode, Paul and Dr. Al answer questions you’ve shared on leadership - what works, and what doesn’t in today’s new world of work. Resources mentioned in this episode: Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook - https://verdantconsulting.net/buy-our-workbook One Drop of Poison - https://www.amazon.com/One-Drop-Poison-Leader-Company/dp/1733004238Humanity 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.

May 17, 2024 • 43min
The WD-40 Story. How to Put People at the Heart of an Enterprise
In 1997, after 10 years at the company - Garry Ridge became CEO of WD-40, and began the transformation of the organization into a truly global company. Garry’s big bet? That focusing relentlessly on the people inside WD-40 would drive outsized results. In this fascinating interview, Garry describes the journey of his organization, the processes that were instituted inside WD-40 to create a thriving culture, and how he continues this work today as Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 and the founder of The Learning Moment. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Learning Moment - https://thelearningmoment.net/ Garry’s book with Ken Blanchard (Helping People Win at Work) - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717Humanity 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.

May 2, 2024 • 43min
Mental Health at Work - What We Are All Getting Wrong
Dr. Allessandria Polizzi - is a former HR executive and now the CEO of Verdant Consulting, a top 20 workplace wellness provider of 2022. She is the ISO global liaison for occupational health and safety. She also serves as an expert on psychological health and safety for professional associations, media, and the National Safety Council. She’s recently published the Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook, designed to help companies to proactively address this issue. In this episode Paul and Dr. Al discuss why simply addressing mental health challenges as they arise makes poor business sense, and look at practical measures that companies are already taking to create psychologically safe work environments. Resources mentioned in this episode: Verdant Consulting - https://verdantconsulting.net Workplace Mental Health Strategy Workbook - https://verdantconsulting.net/getting-startedHumanity 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 18, 2024 • 47min
Glass Ceilings. Sticky Floors.
Erica Rooney is a Chief People Officer, Executive Coach and Consultant, and host of the Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors podcast. Her new book “Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors” is due out later this year. Erica is on a mission to to help women get seen, get heard, and get promoted, by empowering them to break free from the sticky floors to bust through the glass ceiling. In this episode, Paul and Erica discuss limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors that Erica believes are holding women (and men) back from fully reaching their goals. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Erica’s Website - https://www.ericaandersonrooney.com From Now to Next Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6DIQ4J82vDYL5mqauXwlTuHumanity 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 9, 2024 • 42min
How the Future Works
Brian Elliott is the co-founder of Future Forum, an initiative backed by Slack and Boston Consulting Group, focused on building flexible work environments that Flourish. He is the author of the best-selling book “How the Future Works”. Resources mentioned in this episode: How the Future Works - https://futureforum.com/how-the-future-works/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 21, 2024 • 56min
Team Habits
Charlie Gilkey is a business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His new book is Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results Resources mentioned in this podcast: Charlies’s Company - Productive Flourishing - https://www.productiveflourishing.com Team Habits Book - https://www.betterteamhabits.comHumanity 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 8, 2024 • 47min
Same As it Ever Was
Becky Farone is a certified career change coach and the founder of Fireworks Coaching. Becky specializes in helping professional women over 40 decide to stay or leave distressing work or careers – and what to do next, using a foundation of design thinking.In this podcast, Paul and Becky discuss: - How to use the principles of design thinking when evaluating yourself and your career - Specific considerations for women who are looking to change career direction - Differences between this approach and traditional career coaching. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Fireworks Coaching - https://www.fireworkscoaching.com/ Becky’s LinkedIn Post about Career Change - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/beckykaplanfarone_careerchangecoaching-goodwork-professionalwomen-activity-7137817962920493057-_dSj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Flight of the Hummingbird video with Elizabeth Gilbert - https://www.oprah.com/own-supersoulsessions/elizabeth-gilbert-the-curiosity-driven-life-videoHumanity 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 22, 2024 • 47min
The Leadership Revolution
Lori Mazan is a the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., which offers a tech-driven, human-centric approach to leadership development to customers including Chevron, Sprint, and Citibank. In her new book Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders - Mazan describes how to develop capabilities in leaders that produce immediate, positive business results. In this episode, Paul an Lori discuss the major findings from her book, and look at how leadership is evolving as work environments transform.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 9, 2024 • 42min
What Do People Really Want?
Sharekh Shaikh is the Founder of CleverX, a platform that powers market research teams by providing them with access to the tools and the hardest-to-reach commercial audiences. Sharekh previously worked with Gartner, to create secure collaboration environments for tech leaders.In this edition, Paul and Sharekh discuss the benefits and challenges of researching sentiment in business customers, and take a detailed look at how the same techniques can be used to understand sentiments inside organizations.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.

Jan 25, 2024 • 45min
Lessons from an AI Startup
Zach Rattner is the CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo.ai, and author of the new book, Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup. In this podcast Zach and Paul discuss how AI is way more than just ChatGPT - what it’s good (and not good at), how it’s being used in specialist settings, and what that means for employees looking to thrive in a world increasingly dominated by AI. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Yembo.ai is the global leader in AI-based virtual home surveys - https://yembo.ai Details of Zach’s book - Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup can be found here: https://growupfastbook.com/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.