Leading Up: The Work Shift
Udemy | Pod People
Shift happens. This podcast can help. Layoffs can leave you scrambling for what’s next. Company priorities can switch at the speed of light. Promotions can feel out of reach. Or perhaps you’re starting a new venture. For better or worse, our work lives are constantly changing. How do we forge our career path through this ever changing landscape?
Leading Up: The Work Shift is the compass that will guide you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you're not alone. Host Elizabeth Weingarten talks to executives, entrepreneurs, and Udemy instructors who have survived layoffs and career uncertainty. We ask how to rebound after getting fired, what blocks talented individuals from getting promotions, and how to build a career that makes you proud.
Elizabeth is a journalist, applied behavioral scientist, and author of the book “How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.” Elizabeth is the Director of Thought Leadership for Udemy, and your guide through whatever shifts are happening in your world of work.
We all deserve to thrive in our careers, even when we’re not sure what’s next. Whether you're stuck in a job that's crushing your soul, facing an unexpected layoff, or ready to make a bold move but don't know where to start, your next chapter starts now.
Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop Tuesdays.
Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast
Production by Pod People
Leading Up: The Work Shift is the compass that will guide you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you're not alone. Host Elizabeth Weingarten talks to executives, entrepreneurs, and Udemy instructors who have survived layoffs and career uncertainty. We ask how to rebound after getting fired, what blocks talented individuals from getting promotions, and how to build a career that makes you proud.
Elizabeth is a journalist, applied behavioral scientist, and author of the book “How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.” Elizabeth is the Director of Thought Leadership for Udemy, and your guide through whatever shifts are happening in your world of work.
We all deserve to thrive in our careers, even when we’re not sure what’s next. Whether you're stuck in a job that's crushing your soul, facing an unexpected layoff, or ready to make a bold move but don't know where to start, your next chapter starts now.
Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop Tuesdays.
Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast
Production by Pod People
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Jun 19, 2024 • 32min
RERUN: Making Your Own Seat at the Table
Yvell Stanford, Deputy Chief at MTA, talks about believing in oneself, advocating for self-promotion, and overcoming modesty. She shares her journey of creating opportunities at work, exploring leadership philosophy, leading with honor and empathy, and using neuro-linguistic programming for personal development.
Jun 12, 2024 • 32min
Create a Team of Teams to Empower Your Organization
Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general and former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, shares insights on transforming ordinary groups into high-performing teams. He discusses the 'Team of Teams' approach, emphasizing adaptability and trust as vital in modern warfare and business. McChrystal highlights the importance of authentic leadership tailored to team needs and the connection between effective leadership culture and employee motivation. He also explores building resilient, learning organizations that harness technology for growth.
Jun 5, 2024 • 34min
In Business, the Best Story Wins
Mark Edwards spent over 25 years as the chief music critic for London’s Sunday Times, so he knows how to capture an audience’s attention. And his new book, “Best Story Wins,” is all about using the ideas of storytelling to communicate better in business. He joins host Alan Todd to dig into what makes a good story, and what your favorite movie might have to teach you about getting ahead at work.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
May 29, 2024 • 33min
How Company Culture Impacts Every Team Member
Starbucks VP of Learning, Leadership, and Cultural Experiences Brandon Carson has witnessed first-hand how different company cultures impact the way teams work together. From his work at major companies like Walmart, Delta, Home Depot, and now the Seattle-based coffee giant, Carson illustrates his own leadership philosophies of unlocking his team’s potential and coaching them to be their best selves.In the second half of the interview with Alan Todd, Carson shares his thoughts on how the GenAI revolution should be managed by Learning & Development leaders, and why a human-first approach is key.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
May 22, 2024 • 34min
Culture, Trust, and Flexibility: The Keys to a Successful Career
Deb Tees, Director of Talent at Lockheed Martin, discusses the importance of lateral moves, adapting to a hybrid workforce, and the value of continuous learning. She also shares insights on effective communication during company rebranding and gaining approval for new ideas.
May 15, 2024 • 32min
How Authenticity Wins (and Keeps) Trust
Dr. Genefa Murphy, Chief Marketing Officer at Udemy, hasn’t always been a marketer: she spent time in academia and also worked in product. Her path has taken her through a variety of leadership and individual contributor roles, and she credits this varied experience as being crucial to her success. In this conversation with Alan Todd, Genefa digs into her leadership principles and shares advice with her signature humor and authenticity.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
May 8, 2024 • 33min
Your Team Needs a Strategy
Dr. Roger L. Martin, renowned management thinker, delves into the difference between strategy and planning, advocating for strategic decision-making in all aspects of life. He emphasizes the Playing to Win framework for making deliberate choices to drive success in careers and business.
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May 1, 2024 • 33min
The 7 Rules of Power – And Why You Should Develop Yours
Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer from Stanford Graduate School of Business discusses the 7 Rules of Power. Topics include mastering power dynamics in professional settings, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, challenging the status quo, and creating meaningful change by understanding systems and influence.
Apr 24, 2024 • 35min
Leadership and Management Are Not the Same
Dr. Barbara Kellerman is a Fellow and Founding Executive Director at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership, and she’s dedicated to the study of leadership — focusing on the good and the bad. Through her study of leadership on the world stage, Barbara has gleaned insights that can be used by leaders — and, crucially, followers — in the corporate sphere. Through this interview, listeners will learn about the key tenets of good leadership, and why being a “follower” doesn’t mean you lack power or influence. Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Apr 17, 2024 • 40min
Identify Your Leadership Wobble to Work Faster and Better
Dr. Frances X. Frei from Harvard Business School discusses building trust in organizations and diagnosing root business problems. She emphasizes the 'trust triangle' of authenticity, logic, and empathy. Insights on addressing trust wobbles, urgent change, root causes, trade-offs for excellence, and AI in business transformation are shared.
