TruthWorks

Patty and Jessica dive straight into your Career Confessions and explore your questions and problems! From changes in work life balance to knowing when to retire to who should be buying who coffee, they get into it all! Do you have a workplace dilemma, anecdote or story to share with the show? You can submit your career confession or question with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karthik Ramanna, a Professor at Oxford's Blavatnik School, discusses the challenges leaders face in today's polarized world. He emphasizes building trust and empowering teams over enforcing compliance, especially in crisis situations like the pandemic. Ramanna introduces a new approach to outrage management, integrating it into leadership skills. He highlights the importance of core values, decision-making, and emotional regulation, offering insights for fostering effective workplace culture amidst technological disruption and social divides.

Join Steven Rogelberg, a professor and author with over 20 years of meeting research, as he shares groundbreaking insights to revolutionize your work life. Discover why 55 million meetings occur daily in the US and how to make them more effective. Steven suggests reworking your agendas and prioritizing one-on-ones to enhance productivity and engagement. He emphasizes the importance of intentional meeting cultures and effective communication to bridge gaps between leadership and employees. Tune in for a refreshingly pragmatic approach to the art of meetings!

Joining Patty and Jessica this week is Behavioral economist and Harvard Professor Iris Bohnet. In this episode they dive into the behavioral economics that can drive workplace gender equity. They also discuss the power of data-driven decisions, and how to design fairer workplaces. Iris also shares some surprising research on performance evaluations, self-assessments, and the persistent gender pay gap... Find out more about Iris and her latest book, Make Work Fair, here. Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Patty and Jessica as they look back on the year and some of their favorite episodes.Featuring: Innovation at the Largest Scale with Donna MorrisThe Company You Keep with Ted SarandosTransparency in Practice with Kara SwisherSelf-Reflections On Growth with Nirav ToliaAI: The Secret to Skill Building with Matt BeaneInvesting In The Next Generation with Sachin ShivaramMinimize Distraction and Maximize Results with Richard E. CytowicBeing a Power Mom with Joann LublinWhat’s been your favourite episode? If there’s a guest you’d love us to chat to, a topic you want covered, or you have a career confession of your own to submit, get in touch with the show here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Google Executive Jenny Wood joins Patty McCord and Jessica Neal on this week’s episode to dive into the fears, ambitions and pitfalls of getting the career you want. Find out more about her book, Wild Courage, here. Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anish Batlaw, Global Head of Talent at General Atlantic and Co-Author of Talent: The Market Cap Multiplier, joins Jessica this week to dive into the importance of talent density, its impact on the bottom line, and why the right CEO makes all the difference. Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Patty McCord and Jessica Neal as they discuss what Diversity, Equity and Inclusion actually means in the workforce. They share their own experiences on the evolution of DEI efforts and the impact on both business and the customer. You can listen to their episode with Vernā Myers, here. Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Christian Muntean- a Master Coach, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and author of the book Train to Lead, joins Patty and Jessica to discuss how individuals and organizations can foster effective leadership at all levels. They dive into how to grow as a leader, especially if it doesn’t come naturally… Find out more about Christian and Train to Lead here.Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. This episode was produced by Megan Hayward, and edited by Ali Sirois. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, shares insights about the essential human skills that set candidates apart in hiring. He discusses the evolution of executive search from church to corporate, emphasizing cultural alignment and values in the hiring process. Vanderbloemen stresses the importance of self-awareness and interpersonal skills, including storytelling and the unique strengths introverts bring to leadership. His perspective blends corporate efficiency with a heart for community-driven organizations.