
Redefining Work
Redefining Work is a podcast exploring the new world of work. Each week I sit down with big thinkers and doers shaping what work looks like today - and tomorrow. The podcast spotlights mavericks, innovators, boundary-pushers, creators, builders, and convention crushers. It’s a conversational format bringing real insights, experience, and stories from a range of business leaders around the world.
Latest episodes

Aug 20, 2023 • 32min
Leading Through Learning With MasterClass CEO David Rogier
On this episode of Redefining HR, I’m joined by David Rogier, founder and CEO at MasterClass. We discuss lessons learned as a founder, how he’s empowering businesses through MasterClass at Work and why education can also be entertaining.

Aug 6, 2023 • 50min
Human-First Leadership With Paul Wolfe
In this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by HR expert and human-first leadership advocate Paul Wolfe. We discuss his career, his book, “Human Beings First,” and why two-way communication is so important for HR leaders.

Jul 30, 2023 • 9min
It's Time For HR To Be More Selfish
Let's get selfish.In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the surprising and transformative concept of selfishness and how it can become a driving force for both personal growth and business success. The episode delves into the notion that embracing a healthy dose of selfishness can lead to profound positive outcomes - for individuals and organizations alike.The episode challenges the traditional negative connotations associated with selfishness and encourages listeners to view it through a different lens. It argues that prioritizing self-learning and investing in professional growth can be instrumental in unlocking personal growth and impact, and in turn, becoming more effective contributors to their businesses.

Jul 23, 2023 • 48min
Modernizing Compliance with Roxanne Petraeus & Hunter Walk
In this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Ethena CEO Roxanne Petraeus and Homebrew partner Hunter Walk. We discuss how Ethena is modernizing compliance training, the importance of the investor-founder relationship and much more.

Jul 9, 2023 • 37min
The Power of Community With Angela Cheng-Cimini, Harvard Business Publishing CHRO and SVP, Talent
In this episode of Redefining Work, I sit down with Angela Cheng-Cimini, Harvard Business Publishing CHRO and senior vice president, talent. Angela and I discuss optimizing AI in HR, communities' role in supporting HR professionals and the importance of speaking truth to power.

Jun 25, 2023 • 41min
Making Time For The Day After Tomorrow With nexxworks Co-Founder and Partner Peter Hinssen
In this episode of Redefining Work, I’m excited to be joined by nexxworks co-founder and partner Peter Hinssen. He's an author, futurist, academic and a technologist through and through. Peter and I discuss his “day after tomorrow” framework, how generative AI is changing work and much more.

Jun 19, 2023 • 25min
Redefining Work Reports: Key Takeaways from Greenhouse's 2023 Candidate Experience Report
In this episode of Redefining Work Reports, Lars and Greenhouse's Chief People Officer break down some of the key takeaways from Greenhouse's 2023 Candidate Experience Report. You can view the full report below.https://www.greenhouse.com/blog/2023-candidate-experience-report-us

Jun 14, 2023 • 13min
Redefining Work Reports: The Making of a LinkedIn Learning Course
Redefining Work Host Lars Schmidt shares a behind-the-scenes look at the production process for his upcoming LinkedIn Learning course.

Jun 12, 2023 • 9min
Redefining Work Reports: Google's Return to Office Plans and the Future of Hybrid Work
This episode of Redefining Work Report explores Google’s hard turn on return to office, inside my upcoming LinkedIn Learning filming, and a preview of Season 10 of the LinkedIn Presents: Redefining Work podcast.

Jun 9, 2023 • 2min
LinkedIn Presents: Redefining Work Podcast Trailer
The future of work was yesterday. So, what's next?The new world of work is a complicated place. Let me help you make sense of it. Host Lars Schmidt leverages his 25+ years of experience and deep industry contacts to break down trends, stories, and news that are shaping the new world of work. His conversations with industry-shaping executives from Microsoft, Coca-Cola, The Lego Group, Mattel, and help listeners prepare themselves and their companies for what's now - and what's next. Subscribe for updates each Monday.
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