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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Apr 10, 2024 • 22min
RERUN: How to Lead Authentically and Build High-Trust Environments
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.
Mar 27, 2024 • 28min
RERUN: How Inclusion Drives Innovation and Retains Employees
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.
Mar 13, 2024 • 32min
How Human Potential and Emerging Technology Intersect
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.
Mar 6, 2024 • 37min
Defining Your Purpose
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.
Feb 28, 2024 • 34min
Make the GenAI Revolution Work for You
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.
Feb 21, 2024 • 31min
To Reach Workers of Different Generations, Understand Their Technological Preferences
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.
Feb 14, 2024 • 41min
Deep Curiosity Can Transform the Way You Lead
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.
Feb 7, 2024 • 40min
Managing Across Generations
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.
Jan 31, 2024 • 34min
Solve Problems by Turning Lead into Gold
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.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 41min
Bureaucracy Is Not the Solution
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.
