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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Jan 17, 2024 • 41min
Why a “Culture of Genius” Can Lead to Stifled Innovation
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.
Jan 10, 2024 • 38min
How to Weather Change with Rugged Flexibility
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.
Dec 13, 2023 • 38min
FIXABLE: Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken
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.
Dec 6, 2023 • 31min
RERUN: Leading from the Outside In With Dave Ulrich
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.
Nov 29, 2023 • 28min
RERUN: How Total Leadership Transforms Your Life Beyond Work
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.
Nov 15, 2023 • 35min
Rigor and Discipline: Udemy CEO Greg Brown’s Secret Sauce
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.
Nov 8, 2023 • 39min
Cultivating Curiosity Will Expand Your Brain
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.
Nov 1, 2023 • 45min
Sharpen Your Skills for the AI-Assisted Future of Work
Dr. Vasant Dhar has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence research since he received his doctorate in the field over 40 years ago. Now, he teaches a new generation of AI leaders at NYU Stern School of Business.Dhar joins Alan Todd for a rousing conversation on where AI will take us, and why he believes business leaders looking to sharpen their AI toolkit should study philosophy.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Oct 25, 2023 • 39min
How to Give Feedback That Will Actually Be Heard
Elizabeth Pagé, leadership expert and former World Bank executive, shares tools for giving and receiving feedback and the keys to effective communication in the corporate ladder. Topics include leading in challenging times, empowering overlooked individuals, effective feedback strategies, and the future of leadership and AI.
Oct 18, 2023 • 36min
The Secret to Reaching Your Goals
CEO coach and author Jack Daly didn’t get to where he is today by sitting by and allowing it to happen: he set ambitious goals and tracked his progress to them. Today, he’s run marathons in every state and on every continent, has competed in over a dozen Iron Man triathlons, has written multiple books, and is widely hailed as one of the best sales coaches in the business.In this interview with Alan Todd, Jack reveals the secrets behind his Life by Design philosophy – and how you can begin using the 168 hours we all have each week to reach your personal and professional goals.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
