
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

Jun 4, 2023 • 43min
Unlocking Curiosity For Better Learning With Mentimeter Chief People & Culture Officer Anna Gullstrand
In this episode of Redefining Work, my guest is Mentimeter Chief People and Culture Officer Anna Gullstrand. Anna and I discuss her career path, her experience as interim CEO and then transitioning from that role, and the importance of curiosity in how we learn.

May 28, 2023 • 29min
Redefining Work Reports Special Coverage: Introducing the Founder’s HR Playbook
Redefining Work Reports are short podcasts recapping some of the top stories, news, and trends in the new world of work. In this episode, Lars introduces the open-source Founder's HR playbook.

May 21, 2023 • 43min
Selecting the Astronauts of Tomorrow With NASA Astronaut Selection Manager April Jordan
In this episode of Redefining Work, I sit down with NASA astronaut selection manager April Jordan. She discusses how her career has evolved over 15 years at the agency, what the upcoming Artemis II mission means to her and NASA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

May 14, 2023 • 14min
Redefining Work Reports: Examining The State of Organizations in 2023
Redefining Work Reports are short podcasts recapping some of the top stories, news, and trends in the new world of work. In this episode, Lars breaks down McKinsey's 2023 State of Organizations Report and what it means for people teams.

May 7, 2023 • 37min
Communicating in Clever Ways With Chevron VP and CHRO Rhonda Morris
In this episode of Redefining Work, I sit down with Chevron Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Rhonda Morris. Rhonda and I discuss her nonlinear path in HR, how she’s built a global people strategy and how she communicates in clever ways with the workforce.

Apr 30, 2023 • 11min
Redefining Work Reports: Spotlighting Startup HR, AI in the Workplace, Electric Skateboard Mishaps
In this episode, Lars covers a new open-source project to help founders build great companies, AI in the Workplace, and the humility of aging - electric skateboard edition.

Apr 23, 2023 • 32min
The Workback: Moving Work Forward With Asana Head of Editorial Emily Anne Epstein
In this episode of Redefining Work, my guest is Asana Head of Editorial Emily Ann Epstein. We discuss her background in journalism and her role with Asana’s publication The Workback.

Apr 17, 2023 • 17min
Redefining Work Reports: Inside LinkedIn’s Podcast Academy, Kindness at Work, HR Growth Sprints
In this debut episode, Lars shares an inside look at LinkedIn’s Podcast Academy, HR Growth Sprints, kindness at work, Spotify goes Disco, and more.

Apr 9, 2023 • 37min
Shifting to Remote-First With Yelp Chief People Officer Carmen Whitney Orr
In this episode of Redefining Work, Yelp Chief People Officer Carmen Orr discusses her career path, starting at Yelp during the pandemic and the benefits of becoming a remote-first business. We also discuss the findings of Yelp’s recent remote work report.

Apr 2, 2023 • 24min
Redefining Work Presents: The Riff, Ep2 Non-Linear Careers
The Riff is a free-flowing unscripted conversation on a specific topic. On this second episode AJ Thomas, Q Hamirani, and Lars Schmidt riff on non-linear careers live from the Transform Conference in Las Vegas.
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