Too often our tech companies are fearful of creativity in innovation. Jessica Neal and Patty McCord are joined by Ann Jacoby, author of Born to Create. They discuss the role of creativity in leadership, how to foster a culture that supports innovation, and the crucial need for safe environments where employees feel empowered to speak up. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for transforming organizational culture through creative thinking.annejacoby.com 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.

Can AI upskill our workforce? Joining hosts Patty and Jessica today is researcher, technologist and author of The Skill Code, Matt Beane. Listen in as they discuss the potential technology has to empower and enhance instead of replace. Read Don’t Let AI Dumb You Down hereDo 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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 hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal as they chat with author Elaine Lin Hering all about how vital breaking silence is and the power of using your voice. Find out more about Elaine and her book Unlearning Silence 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.

TruthWorks is taking a little break this week and in the meantime we want YOUR career confessions! You can submit any workplace dilemma you need advice on here. Whether you don’t know how to get that promotion or if it's time to hand in your notice or how to make tough decisions for your team, whatever the problem is, we want to hear it! TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. 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.

Professor and author of Higher Ground Alison Taylor joins hosts Patty and Jessica to talk about how businesses and leaders can do better. Business has always been a minefield for ethics and nothing ever seems like it is “enough.” But Taylor has ideas for how leaders can do better and who is leading the pack in this area. Relevant links: Alison Taylor's Website Higher Ground book 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.

Giving and receiving feedback can be a daunting process when you’re not used to it. Join Patty and Jessica as they share their insights and experiences on giving useful, honest feedback and what to avoid saying. 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.

Hosts Jessica Neal and Patty McCord chat with Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for Walmart, exploring leadership, innovation, and navigating changes in large organizations. Tune in to hear about innovation at the largest scale, and how Walmart has created a culture of learning and growth. 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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 hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal as they chat with Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey. They explore the concept of conscious capitalism, how Whole Foods was founded and how personal experiences (such as an LSD trip) shaped their approaches to business. Find out more about John’s book at https://johnpmackey.com/the-whole-story-book/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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.

Co-founder of Chief, Lindsay Kaplan, chats with host Jessica Neal about what support women in the C-suite need. Chief aims to be a resource hub and networking group for women executives to fill that gap and is doing it! One of Times top 100 companies in 2023, Chief is changing the game for women executives.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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.

If you don’t know the name you should: Bozoma Saint John, self proclaimed badass, author, and hall of fame marketer, joins host Jessica Neal on this week's episode. Prior colleagues, these two talk about the power of having another woman in the room, what it means to be a badass, and the way Boz’s Ghanian roots influence the way she shows up. Be sure to check out her book “The Urgent Truth.” This is one you won’t want to miss!Bozoma Saint John WebsiteThe Badass WorkshopDo 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 and Mik Finnegan. 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.