Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered
Korn Ferry
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.
Check out more: https://krnfy.bz/3tjwRqS
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.
Check out more: https://krnfy.bz/3tjwRqS
Episodes
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Feb 9, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: Back to AI School
More and more execs are heading back to top universities to bone up on the hottest new technology of the day, artificial intelligence. But with a price tag of up to $15k, are these AI executive education courses worth it? We chat with two leading education experts to get the full scoop.
Feb 5, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: The Unstuck Career
Is your career going nowhere fast? Maybe the new CEO wants a new team or AI threatens to make people redundant. Experts say more people are struggling in this economy to climb the corporate ladder. Two top career experts discuss ways to get out of a career rut.
Jan 29, 2024 • 15min
Briefings: PE - The New Long Game
Is the multi-trillion dollar world of private equity undergoing a quiet revolution? An industry known for rapidly buying and flipping companies is now holding them longer—creating a whole new challenge around managing people. We talk to two experts about PE's new leadership playbook for 2024 and beyond.
Jan 23, 2024 • 16min
Briefings: Giving Workers Bad News… The Good Way?
"I have some difficult news." How top corporate players deliver difficult news to employees could be the difference between courageous leadership and going viral in all the wrong ways. With four in ten firms planning layoffs this year and over half of CEOs expecting economic gloom, we take a deep dive into how to get this critical communication just right.
Jan 8, 2024 • 15min
Briefings: Death (or Rebirth) of a Salesman?
Don't trust salespeople? Turns out you’re not alone—our data shows only 21% of corporate buyers engage sellers early in the selling process. That's a potential problem for companies—especially as high-level buyers tighten budgets. We speak to a sales team whisperer to learn what today's top corporate sellers are doing to win deals.
Dec 21, 2023 • 14min
Briefings: When Payday Becomes Public
With new regulations requiring companies to post salaries ranges, firms are facing a lot of awkward conversations from workers who feel underpaid. Yet many companies still don't seem ready for this. In this Briefings podcast episode, a leading pay expert discusses what steps smart leaders can take.
Dec 11, 2023 • 15min
Briefings: Shopping Spree? Or Crime Spree?
The holiday season is upon us but the recent wave of retail crime in big cities has made shoppers and employees more jittery than jolly. Three retail experts tell us how retail leaders are addressing a peak season dilemma.
Nov 30, 2023 • 15min
Briefings: The Job Hunt - The Best and Worst of Times
Does anybody understand this job market? Despite low unemployment, nearly half of Americans say the current job outlook is “bad.” But fear not! In this episode of Briefings podcast, we chat with two top experts on how to land a gig in the best and worst of times—and ask for more money.
Nov 21, 2023 • 15min
Briefings: Vibing with Gen Z
Does Gen Z have what it takes to make it in the workplace? Three in four leaders say this new generation is “difficult” to work with—so much so that almost half of firms are offering them so-called “etiquette” classes. But is there something leaders are missing out about this group? We speak to a leadership expert on how to bridge a crucial generation gap.
Nov 10, 2023 • 13min
Briefings: The (office) party's over
When did office parties become such major snooze fests? Company social events are crucial for culture, but a recent poll found that 35% of employees can’t stand them. We chat with one of America’s top corporate event hosts and a Korn Ferry culture expert to learn what firms can do to bring back the fun.
