Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show

Publicly, organizations state they want leaders to be innovative “out-of-the-box” thinkers who “challenge the status quo.” Privately, conventional leadership culture wants nothing of the sort. Leaders deemed as malcontents or “a bad culture fit” quickly find themselves marginalized, ostracized, and even exercised. The qualities that get them hired are the ones that get them fired. Yet, these rebels and nonconformists often embody the very leadership qualities organizations so desperately need to navigate disruption and adapt to the “new normal” of constant change. Along the way you’ll learn: We are firing leaders who have the qualities needed to navigate ongoing disruption Leaders aren't being developed the way they NEED and want Organizations with disruptive leadership outperform others over 4X Additional Resources: Paul’s Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Global Leadership Forecast 2018: https://www.ddiworld.com/glf2018/leadership-strategy

Our minds are a beautiful thing. They’re also quite mysterious. There’s still so much we don’t understand about how our minds work and just like snowflakes - no two minds are alike. Yet this aspect of diversity is often overlooked when compared to the more traditional DEI frameworks such as the color of one’s skin, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, to name a few. Inside the walls of our organizations leaders continue to focus on team fit and culture fit, insidiously and unintentionally ensuring that everyone should think and act the same. Reframing these differences in how everyone thinks, processes information, learns and works can help us recapture them as strengths.  This episode with coach and consultant Shawn Gulyas of Humanworks8 on unlocking the power of the human mind is going to do just that.

With the clock ticking down toward 2023, millions of people feel they are living someone else’s dream. Many are pondering a better future. But from the time we dreamed as kids without limits to the time we became responsible adults, some of us lost the ability to give ourselves permission to dream. Others simply don’t make time or feel we don’t deserve to dream. Why? Certified Dream Manager and Mental Fitness Coach Mark Cumicek blames it on what he calls a “dream deficit.” Here’s the good news. Mark has developed a 21 days of dreaming program that is really a strategic plan for life, a plan to become a more fully alive version of yourself. If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, disengaged, or burned out, you’ll want to hit play and listen to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization with Mark Cumicek.

It’s been only 2 months since we last hosted these Wall Street luminaries, Dick Bove and Mat Van Alstyne, from Odeon Capital Group. But it seems we’ve experienced a decade of volatility and uncertainty since then in the job market, labor market, stock market, and global economy. We are undeniably living in the Never Normal. So what do these financial wizards see in their crystal ball for 2023? Do we need to buckle up or will we be pleasantly surprised? Are we going to beat inflation or enter a doom loop? What might we expect with jobs and unemployment? When will we see results from the CHIPS and infrastructure bills? How will the collapse of FTX impact us and we even touched on what is the future of Twitter? Whether you’re planning to work, retire, or lead in 2023, you definitely want to grab your earbuds and tune in. Dick Bove might be a familiar face to some of you because he’s been on television well over 1,500 times. If you missed DIck on TV, you might have seen his name in one of 10,000 media interviews. Dick is Chief Financial Strategist at Odeon Capital Group and a highly sought after thought leader for investors, the media and even the White House. Joining Dick is MAT VAN ALSTYNE, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Odeon Capital Group, a leading Wall Street executive. Mat and Dick team up each week on their podcast ODEON CAPITAL CONVERSATIONS, known for their well-informed outlook and views. Also joining us as cohost is John Aidan Byrne. John is an award-winning journalist, multi-media editor, and host of the popular podcasts DIG LIFE DEEP! and host and moderator of 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. Future of Leadership expert Paul McCarthy, says it’s time to address the increasing ineffectiveness of current approaches to preparing our leaders for the future. Listen in to his GGG Unleashed episodes each month for content that will get you rethinking, reinventing, and regenerating the future of your leadership. Follow wherever you get your audio.

With busy schedules and juggling kids, school, work, and a gazillion other things, it's no wonder that so many workers are running on empty. Once a badge of honor, sleep deprivation is taking on its toll on work productivity and employee performance. In fact, research shows that lack of sleep can have many dangerous consequences both for the person lacking sleep and for those around them. Dr. Phil Gehrman, an expert in sleep disorders at the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia VA Medical Center, is our guest and explores how sleep apnea, sleep disorders, and even insomnia impact not only our physical and mental health, but our ability to get work done. During this episode, we’ll explore topics like: Why sleep is not just a family affair, but a business one too. How sleeping at work can make employees more productive How to mitigate the negative impact of working from home on good sleep How employers can get employees to perform better by sleeping more What sleep will look like in the metaverse And are you ready for this: How to treat Insomnia with an algorithm!

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. Vivian Blade, resilience and inclusive leadership expert, bestselling author, and top 100 HR influencer, is our first thought partner on GGG Unleashed. Tune in to her monthly episodes as Vivian reveals workforce and workplace trends and shares valuable tips to help leaders like you build better workplaces. Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned CEO, Vivian Blade has something to offer everyone who wants to develop as a leader. Follow wherever you get your audio.

In recent years, servant leadership has become a buzzword. However, some people believe many executives use it as a way to appear more compassionate and humble without making any real changes. But not today’s guest. Jeff Blade is the real deal. He exudes servant leadership every single day. It’s part of his fabric and has made a significant impact in every organization he touches. And the list is impressive: Steak & Shake, Vera Bradley, Matilda Jane, and Herff Jones to name a few. What is servant leadership and why is it gaining popularity? During this episode, Jeff shares his insights on servant leadership, how it helped him become successful, and how it can be used to create lasting change in organizations.

Geeks, Geezers, Googlization has been on the air for over four years now, and we’re still going strong. Our hosts, Ira Wolfe and Jason Cochran, are committed to providing content to help the Googlization Nation navigate the never-normal world we live in, which is why we’re bringing more future of work content to the feed. GGG Unleashed episodes will feature expert advice from a wide range of thought leaders with easily digestible and actionable insights on how to adapt, grow, and even thrive no matter how many shifts hit your plans.

This episode was not just another podcast episode! Today, our guests are your hosts: Ira S Wolfe and Jason Cochran. For instance, learn how the wage gap between "job switchers" and "job stayers" is at an all time high. How some organizations are helping employees discover meaningful work with a simple 5 minute icebreaker! How Wolfe and Cochran plan to unleash the GGG podcast with future of work super-thought leaders in 2023. In the world of a gazillion podcasts, it’s easy to get lost. Our goal is to set us apart, to engage in conversations that you want to hear and share. To make you think differently. To challenge the status quo. To make sense of this Never-Normal era and to help find better solutions for growing and thriving in a VUCA world. That’s what got Geeks Geezers and Googlization into the top 1% of podcasts. You don’t want to miss what we had in store for you today, including an opportunity to win a free copy of Ira’s new co-authored book, Create Great Culture in a Remote World. Resources mentioned during the podcast: U.S. Labor Market Outlook, November 2022. Download. Create Great Culture in a Remote World. Buy Now. Unlock My WHY. Learn More. GGG Unleashed. Coming Soon on this channel. Perfect Labor Storm. Watch.