Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show

Anyone holding out for an economic, political, and social reset when the ball dropped and fireworks exploded on New Year’s Eve just a few weeks ago can quickly see that ain’t gonna happen. That is why we invited 3 of our favorite Wall St experts to help make sense of what is without a doubt a murky, finicky, confusing and never-normal time. This timely, lively, and informative conversation is one you don’t want to miss, whether you’re an employer or employee, business leader or educator, retiree or student, investor or consumer. Timely and often provocative topics include: The demographic cliff most western developed countries are facing A recession is coming, a recession is coming … maybe! Will this be the 1st time in history that a recession doesn’t happen when interest rates rise? How should we make sense of record corporate profits with inflation and in impending recession? Why the Inflation Reduction Act can be massively inflationary What needs to happen for the U.S. economy to move away from a consumption driven economy back to a product producing economy? What is the greatest threat to the global economy? Why are these experts bullish on America? Our guests include Richard “Dick” Bove, Odeon Capital Group’s Chief Financial Strategist. Mr. Bove has been an analyst, research director, financial strategist, and, for brief periods, a portfolio manager, in the past 52 years in which he has been in the business. Mat (Mathew) Van Alstyne, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Odeon Capital Group. And John Aidan Bryne, an award-winning journalist and podcaster, a highly inventive writer and distinguished editor, which spans the gamut from Main St to Wall St. His top-rated podcasts include Dig Life Deep and Odeon Capital Conversations.

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Workplace protection and connection are under attack every day, which is why we are partnering with the cybersecurity and digital employee experience experts at Ivanti. Their monthly episodes will feature global thought leaders exploring the impact and importance of the remote work experience without sacrificing security. Listen in to hear how your organization can attract, retain, engage, connect, and protect all employees and clients in a workplace without borders. Follow wherever you get your audio.

The 2023 labor market is top of mind for many executives and business owners as they contemplate the future of work and its impact on their ability to grow. But what happens when the labor markets, job markets, and Federal Reserve collide? Will we see a hiring slowdown or labor market showdown? How has the pandemic forever altered labor markets? What are the trends and potential solutions for coming out on top of a labor showdown? To answer these questions and more, we welcome back Gad Levanon, chief economist at Burning Glass Institute and founder of the Labor Market Institute at The Conference Board. 

The average cost of a bad hire is up to 30% of the employee's first-year earnings according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many companies use the same outdated systems and processes to attract, recruit, and onboard new talent that were created decades ago. Even though organizations are looking for the latest and greatest, they may not have internal systems to support . In this episode, Paul breaks down the real issue - leadership MUST go beyond conventional methods and adapt in order to ensure they continue to identify, recruit and retain the right people. Additional Resources: Paul’s Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect with Paul on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Global Leadership Forecast 2018: https://www.ddiworld.com/glf2018/leadership-strategy

It’s a new year and that means new goals, new resolutions. A time to pivot. So why is it despite such good intentions that 92 percent of people will give up in the first two weeks of January? Andrea Butcher was curious and she started to ask each of her podcast guests this question: “Tell me about a pivotal moment in your life that taught you a lot about yourself.” After 50+ interviews with senior business leaders she started to see three consistent themes, which she reveals in her new book, The Power in the Pivot. Whether you’re looking to pivot your organization, change your career, find a new job, or simply lose a few pounds, it’s time to press play. You won’t be disappointed.

We've all heard the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." But what if that wasn't true? What if there was an alternative approach to growing old? What if instead of succumbing to the limitations of aging, we could go through old age like an athlete?  In this final episode of 2022, we are honored to welcome the incomparable Steven Kotler to Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Many people believe that our physical abilities decline steadily with age. Steven says, forget that b***s***. It’s all in your head. Yes, it is true that the older we get, our bodies betray us, from memory loss to stiff joints. Fortunately, there is a growing body of research in embodied cognition, flow science, and network neuroscience that reveals a much different pathway to aging, where we are actually able to retain up to 70% of our physical abilities well into later life. This means that with the proper training and lifestyle choices, we can stay fit and healthy and learn to do what was once thought impossible after 50. A New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, 2X Pulitzer Prize nominee, Steven has been studying human performance for thirty years, and taught hundreds of thousands of people at all skill levels, age groups, and walks of life, how to achieve peak performance. Steven is the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. His impressive accomplishments in writing and research make him a very special guest for us today. His latest book, Gnar Country, is the chronicle of his experience pushing his own aging body past preconceived limits. It’s a book about goals, grit, progression, growing old and staying rad. So whether it’s hurtling down a mountain side, running your first 10K race, or taking your career to new heights, it’s never too late for a new challenge. Tune in as Steven helps us defy our long-held assumptions about age and peak performance and explore the frontiers of human possibility. Who should attend: Any one who plans to get older and wants to live a more active, healthier lifestyle. Remember: Stretch but don’t snap! Order your copy of Gnar Country here. Visit FlowBlocker.com to identify the 6 blockers of flow

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. One industry that is ever-evolving, and therefore difficult to navigate, is the HR tech world. That is why our newest partner for GGG Unleashed is Amy Warren, a 10-year tech company veteran and VP of Marketing at Fama Technologies. In her monthly episodes, Amy will focus on the key forward-thinking topics in HR tech so you can confidently stay ahead of the fast-changing labor market we’re currently in. Follow wherever you get your audio.

On today’s episode we’re going to take a look back at 2022 - what were some of the key moments, the key takeaways from over 50 episodes with many of the top future of work thought leaders in the world on topics such as HR and talent, remote work, burnout, purpose, technology and the everywhere workplace, and adaptability. These words may sound like buzzwords to some but let us assure you they are just a few of the trends disrupting labor markets and workplaces and will most certainly shape the future of work and jobs. But don’t take our word for it. Listen to highlights from these business and HR global thought leaders: Dave Ulrich, Kate Lister, Sarah White, Jeff Blade, Jeff Abbott, and Jason Feifer. Listen now as co-hosts Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran look back at 2022.

It’s inevitable. We continue to be in an environment of disruption – and 2023 will be no exception. As the work environment continues to evolve, business and HR leaders need to stay ahead of what’s coming. Vivian Blade brings your attention to the workplace trends to watch in 2023, the implications for your company, and reveals five strategic areas you’ll have to be hyper-vigilant around. Additional Resources:  Top 100 HR Influencer 2021 - Leadership & Development #1 Best Selling Author Email Vivian: vivian@vivianblade.com Vivian's website: VivianBlade.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ Vivian's full bio: https://vivianblade.com/about-vivian-blade/ Get on Vivian's Calendar: https://calendly.com/vivian-blade/15-minute-consult

The world changed in the blink of an eye when the pandemic upended the lives of nearly 8 billion people, all at the same time. It felt like that time had stopped and nothing was certain anymore. Many people panicked. Some adapted. Others flourished and wouldn’t go back.This begs the question: why do people respond so differently? Curiosity got the best of Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. He took a deep dive into the complexities of human adaptability and wrote a new book about it: Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career.