Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan
Jacob Morgan
Are you ready to lead in the future of work? Most leaders aren't! Join 5x best-selling author & futurist Jacob Morgan as he interviews the world's top CEOs, best-selling authors, and leading thinkers to bring you the insights, strategies, and tools you need to become a future ready leader. Guests include CEOs from Best Buy, Netflix, Hyatt, and GE as well as leading thinkers like Seth Godin, Dan Pink, Yuval Harari, and Marshall Goldsmith. This is the world's #1 podcast to lead in the future of work!
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Watch the videos on Youtube: bit.ly/406fmFP
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TW: https://twitter.com/jacobm
W: https://thefutureorganization.com/
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Nov 14, 2025 • 36min
Meta's New AI Performance Rules, the Vanishing Career Ladder, and the Hidden Future of Work
Explore how unclear corporate policies fuel a rise in shadow AI, creating trust issues in workplaces. Discover Meta's shift to AI performance reviews and the impact it has on employee evaluations. Higher education is under pressure to adapt to the demands of an AI-first world. The job market looks tough for future graduates, pushing candidates to focus on portfolios and AI-enhanced apprenticeships. Silicon Valley is reexamining universal basic income as automation surges, while more workers embrace polyworking to cope with economic strains.
Nov 13, 2025 • 27min
Skilled-Trades Crisis, Musk's Trillion-Dollar Targets, 2026 Workplace Trends, and the Return of College Degrees
The podcast explores a looming skilled-trades crisis, highlighting thousands of vacant high-paying technical jobs. It delves into Elon Musk's eye-popping trillion-dollar compensation package, which sets ambitious performance targets for Tesla. Listeners learn about Glassdoor's anticipated workplace trends for 2026, emphasizing the importance of transparency and human-centric leadership. Finally, a debate arises around the resurgence of college-degree requirements, suggesting a shift away from skills-based hiring towards traditional qualifications.
Nov 12, 2025 • 21min
PwC's Workforce Divide, AI Agents at Work, and Amazon's $2.5B Skills Bet
A recent global workforce survey reveals a widening gap between workers embracing AI and those left behind. In Australia, AI is transforming entry-level jobs, sparking discussions about future career paths. A startup run entirely by AI challenges traditional leadership roles, highlighting accountability issues. Amazon’s bold $2.5 billion initiative aims to upskill 50 million people, while new research suggests AI is reshaping wage structures. Leaders are urged to adapt to this rapid evolution, fostering environments of continuous learning and collaboration.
Nov 11, 2025 • 22min
Why 600 Quit Paramount, Palantir Rejects College, and IT Joins HR to Manage AI
IT and HR are teaming up to tackle AI chaos in the workplace. A new gig economy is rising, where professionals are paid to train algorithms. Paramount faces backlash as 600 employees opt for severance rather than return to the office. In India, workers embrace AI for career flexibility, while Irish parents debate the value of coding versus creativity for their kids' future. Palantir disrupts traditional hiring by favoring high school graduates over college degrees, reflecting a growing trend of employers becoming educators.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 54min
Uber's Chief Technology Officer Reveals The Secrets To Staying Human Through The AI Change
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's Chief Technology Officer for Mobility and Delivery, oversees the engineering behind over 36 million daily trips. He shares insights on leading an organization through an AI revolution while maintaining reliability and human connection. Discover how Uber is transforming engineering with AI tools, balancing automation with human oversight, and preparing for autonomous vehicles. Praveen also discusses the impact of AI on productivity and culture, emphasizing the importance of inspiring teams amid technological change.
Nov 7, 2025 • 26min
AI Layoffs Surge, Italy Regulates Algorithms, and the Real Threat Isn't Job Loss — It's Leadership Loss
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, prompting a surge in layoffs and a call for leaders to adapt rapidly. Elon Musk warns of a 'supersonic tsunami' affecting desk jobs, while record cuts from major companies reveal the fragility of job security. Italy takes a bold step by regulating AI use in employment, emphasizing trust and transparency. Meanwhile, Airbus reimagines HR's role in integrating technology with human experience. The landscape is shifting towards self-employment, urging professionals to diversify their skills and income.
Nov 6, 2025 • 23min
CEOs Tighten Control, Cities Regain Power, and Flexibility Faces Legal Limits
Australia's new ruling makes remote work a legal right, sparking a debate about managerial control. CEOs are tightening oversight on corporate culture and policies after a period of hybrid work. Meanwhile, Gen Z and affluent professionals flock back to urban centers for job security. Tokyo experiments with a four-day workweek to combat burnout and a looming demographic crisis. Finally, IBM's layoffs highlight how automation is shifting entry-level opportunities, prompting a reassessment of apprenticeships.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 20min
Walmart's $620K Pay Strategy, Massive Layoffs, Gen Z's Career Crisis, and the Rise of Tech Anxiety
Walmart is reshaping corporate culture with lucrative pay strategies for managers, reaching up to $620,000. Meanwhile, massive layoffs at companies like Amazon highlight the tension between AI efficiency and workforce stability. Gen Z faces a daunting job market as automation eliminates entry-level positions, prompting a career crisis. Employees are also grappling with transformation fatigue from relentless change, which fuels tech anxiety. Effective leadership is essential to navigate these challenges and foster a healthier workplace.
Nov 4, 2025 • 18min
Palantir's Anti-College Fellowship, KPMG's AI Agents, and the Death of the 9-to-5
Discover how Palantir's new Meritocracy Fellowship is challenging the college route for graduates, offering a fast-tracked paid alternative. Explore Microsoft's insights revealing the decline of the traditional 9-to-5 work model and the potential rise of the 'infinite workday.' Learn about KPMG's innovative AI agents streamlining entry-level tasks, while Michael Burry expresses skepticism about the AI boom. Finally, delve into the evolving landscape of performance reviews and why trust remains crucial, regardless of technology.
Nov 3, 2025 • 57min
What Every CHRO Must Know About Building a Skill-Based Organization with AI
Mikael Wornoo, Co-founder and President of TechWolf, shares insights on transforming HR into skill-based organizations using AI. He discusses how companies can map, measure, and mobilize employee skills beyond traditional job titles. The conversation highlights challenges like handling messy data and capturing 'invisible skills' such as empathy. Mikael also explores the evolution of internal talent marketplaces and the vital balance between human insight and AI-driven processes. This is essential for HR leaders aiming to navigate the AI era effectively.
