Leading Up With Udemy

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.

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.

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.

Who are you as a leader? This is the critically important question we revisit on this week’s podcast episode. Our podcast guest, Lisa Dahms, encourages all of her new managers to reflect on this question, as it can help them lead authentically, purposefully, and effectively. Dahms is the Global Head of People Development IT at TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism companies based in Hanover, Germany, with over 13 million customers and $16.5 billion in annual revenues. Dahms shares valuable lessons from accelerating her career, navigating burnout, and fostering talent at TUI Group.Season Six of Leading Up With Udemy returns on Wednesday, April 17.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

Stefanie Johnson, WSJ best-selling author of 'Inclusify' and a leadership professor, shares insights on inclusive leadership in driving innovation and retaining employees. Topics include restructuring meetings for diverse perspectives, creating safe spaces for disagreement, adapting to hybrid work environments post-pandemic, and fostering inclusive environments for employee retention and mental health in the workplace.

Neda Schlictman, Managing Director & Chief Learning Officer - Leadership and Human Potential at Deloitte, has spent her career in learning, first as a teacher and then in adult development. She joins Alan Todd to go deep into how her firm thinks about human potential, GenAI, and supporting younger generations’ desires for meaningful work.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

Discover how aligning with your purpose can bring profound positive changes in your personal and professional life. Explore the journey of discovering personal purpose through reflection and transformative moments. Learn about the significance of intrinsic motivation and crafting a legacy that reflects your passions and values.

Explore the impact of Gen AI on content creation and learning, from historical parallels to the rise of machine-generated content. Discover Udemy's utilization of Gen AI for personalized learning experiences and the transformative potential of neural networks. Dive into how professionals can leverage Gen AI for business advancement and the shift towards skills-based organizations.

Social psychologist and generational expert Jean Twenge has written nearly half a dozen books about the psychological profile of young people — first Millennials, and now Gen Z. In her new book, Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents – and What They Mean for America’s Future, Twenge seeks to define generational differences by highlighting the major technological shifts that occurred during each generation’s youth.She joins Alan Todd for a rousing discussion about how different generations behave in the workplace, and how to manage across generational lines.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

Curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka discusses deep curiosity vs. shallow curiosity, emphasizing open-mindedness and intellectual humility. They explore how curiosity can enhance personal and professional connections, leadership, mental health at work, and self-acceptance in spiritual journeys.