
Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered
Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work?
In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listeners and viewers will be treated to recreated scenes, special audio clips and intriguing interviews with top experts across the globe.
It's brought to you by Korn Ferry and our thought-leadership magazine, Briefings.
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Latest episodes

Aug 16, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: The Imposter CEO
Believe it or not, 71% of US CEOs say they have imposter syndrome - compared to only 47% of employees overall. A CEO and a performance expert break it down.

Aug 9, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: Play the Board Game
It may be turnover time in the boardroom. Nine in ten executives think at least one board member should be replaced and almost a quarter of S&P 500 directors are near retirement. Two experts share how to make a seamless transition.

Jul 19, 2024 • 17min
Briefings: Eye for a Star
The world's star athletes are shining brightly, but star performers at work seem more elusive than ever. Seven in 10 CEOs worry their employees lack the right skills. Two experts discuss if it’s wiser to pay to train future stars—or pay to hire them in the first place.

Jul 12, 2024 • 17min
Briefings: Fire Your Boss
One in three workers say they’re currently dealing with a toxic leader—and two thirds of them are actively job-hunting. But is leaving the right answer? Two experts break down this perennial issue—and explain why some bosses may not be entirely to blame.

Jun 21, 2024 • 17min
Briefings: The Frenzy to Find Work
Blame AI or cutbacks in HR staffing, but job candidates and firms alike are frustrated with the current job hiring process. A top expert explains what has gone wrong and what needs to change.

Jun 14, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: Bouncing Back from a Layoff
Layoffs can be deeply painful. But they're also one of the stark realities of the business world, with four in ten companies this year alone expecting to let people go. Two experts explore techniques to launch anew after a layoff.

May 31, 2024 • 17min
Briefings: A Revolution in Women's Sports
Amid record viewership and investment, it seems like women’s sports has made a quick and stunning leap forward. But can the winning streak keep going? A former college coach and sports writer share their take on today's whole new ballgame.

May 17, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: Workday Redefined
Nine to five was once synonymous with the workday. But workers are now logging off an hour earlier than they did in 2021—and governments are getting serious about their right to disconnect afterwards. Three experts weigh in on how leaders might address this watershed moment for the workday. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.

May 9, 2024 • 14min
Briefings: Pay Raise Roulette
With inflation steadily inching upwards, many might be aching for a major pay raise. But salary increases are projected to dip down to about 4% after a two-decade high. A top payments expert shares how to buck the trend to get more bucks in this tight economy. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.

Apr 26, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: A Workplace on Fire
Two experts tell us what leaders can do to tackle this health issue at work.