Leading Up With Udemy

Lindsey Pollak, expert on Millennials and Gen Z in the workforce, discusses generational stereotypes and similarities in workplace desires. They cover managing different age groups, bridging gaps, and leveraging diverse perspectives for successful collaboration. The conversation also explores the impact of hybrid work environments and the importance of observation, apprenticeship, emotional intelligence, and multi-generational leadership in achieving common goals effectively.

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman at legendary ad firm Ogilvy UK, encourages a new way of thinking in business. His book 'Alchemy' emphasizes the importance of context, clever messaging, and exploratory thinking to solve problems. They discuss the balance between exploration and exploitation, using examples from various industries. They also highlight the problem with designing for the average in business.

In this podcast, Gary Hamel, a legendary author and speaker on modern management, discusses the stifling effect of bureaucracy in the workplace. He explores the history and negative effects of bureaucracy, emphasizing the need for innovation and the dismantling of traditional management. Hamel also highlights the challenges and promises of AI in management and the importance of tapping into the collective intelligence of markets. The guest reflects on the difficulty of change in deeply embedded systems, advocating for ambitious institutions and meaningful incentives.

You’ve likely heard of Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset and fixed mindset for individuals. But the research that went into social psychologist Mary C. Murphy’s new book, Cultures of Growth, proves that the mindset or culture of an organization can make a huge impact on its output and innovation.Dr. Murphy joins Alan Todd to dig into the key differences between a Culture of Growth and a Culture of Genius – and how to start fostering more growth cultures at work, whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

What if navigating big changes in your personal life or business wasn’t a cause for distress? If you view change as a neutral phenomenon, rather than something negative that’s happening to you, you may be better equipped to manage it. Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of Master of Change and The Practice of Groundedness and adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, joins Alan Todd for an illuminating discussion about how to navigate changes big and small. Listeners will take away strategies for managing their expectations and for responding thoughtfully, rather than reacting rashly, to change.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

While we prepare new episodes for 2024, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Fixable, a TED podcast hosted by leadership coaches Anne Morriss and Frances Frei, who dive into their area of expertise: trust. Frances recounts the time when she was brought in to help Uber fix their huge trust breakdown. Using Uber as a case study, they explain the three pillars of trust – authenticity, empathy, and logic – and actionable solutions to strengthen each leg when they’re on shaky ground. Season 5 of Leading Up With Udemy returns on Wednesday, January 10th. Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.The best takeaways from the first three seasons of the Leading Up podcast are now an e-book! Taking the Lead: Skills for Leaders in a Changing World is a collection of anecdotes and advice from some of the most successful leaders in the business world and academia. Get the e-book at https://bit.ly/leading-up-ebook.

Originally released July 2023, Alan sits down in this episode with Dave Ulrich, often referred to as the “Father of Modern HR.” It’s a fascinating conversation about creating value for the customer, always working from the customer backwards, and thinking about business from the outside in. Alan and Dave discuss how your job as a leader is to make someone else better, and how you can intentionally create work environments where people feel safe to dare. It’s a special episode, and we’re re-releasing it in anticipation of Season Five. Season Five of Leading Up With Udemy returns on Wednesday, January 10th, and we’ve got some amazing guests lined up for the new year. Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

While we prepare new episodes to share with you in January 2024, Alan wants to highlight a conversation from March 2023 with Stew Friedman, founder of The Wharton Leadership Program and the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project at The University of Pennsylvania to talk about leadership as a lifelong practice. They discuss how leadership skills can completely transform your mental health, business performance, community engagement, and home life. This is what Stew Friedman calls Total Leadership. It’s an incredibly insightful episode and we’re re-releasing it in anticipation of Season 5. Season 5 of Leading Up With Udemy returns on Wednesday, January 10th, and we’ve got some amazing guests lined up for the new year. Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

For the final episode of Season 4, Udemy CEO Greg Brown joins Alan Todd to share some of the keys to his success. Brown discusses how his interest in Stoic philosophy, sports background, and intense morning routine work together to give him a competitive advantage in business and life. Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.

Ian Leslie, the author and researcher behind the books Curious and Conflicted, joins Alan Todd for a spirited conversation on the different types of curiosity. They discuss why organizations should strive to create a culture where there’s no such thing as a silly question and everyone’s curiosity is rewarded.Listeners will learn strategies for opening up your mind to creative thinking and the difference between shallow and deep curiosity — and why pursuing deep curiosity is worth it.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.