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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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.
Oct 31, 2025 • 25min
AI Replacing Consultants, Gen Z's Leadership Wake-Up Call, and Why Big Tech's $400 Billion Still Isn't Enough
PwC's hiring goals are in jeopardy as generative AI replaces entry-level consulting roles. Meanwhile, Gen Z leaders are prioritizing purpose and wellbeing, but must learn accountability. Danone's impressive strategy redeploys 90% of affected workers after restructuring. Amazon's move to cut 14,000 jobs is driven by an AI push for efficiency. Despite Big Tech's $400 billion investment in AI, a human readiness crisis lingers. Lastly, CEOs are banning phones in meetings to foster creativity and focus.
Oct 30, 2025 • 21min
Experience Is Now a Liability? CEOs Turn Cautious, and AI Takes Over Reviews
The podcast dives into how companies are shifting away from hiring overqualified candidates, revealing biases that challenge traditional experience. Executives share growing concerns about geopolitical instability overtaking inflation as a top risk. A fascinating discussion highlights JPMorgan's use of AI to draft performance reviews, emphasizing its impact on management. Walmart's CEO underscores AI as a critical leadership tool, advocating for tech fluency in the workforce. Together, these insights paint a picture of a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Oct 29, 2025 • 13min
White-Collar Jobs Disappear, AI Targets Middle Managers, JPMorgan Doubles Down on Office Work
Corporate America is experiencing a seismic shift as AI trims white-collar jobs, leaving many middle managers vulnerable. Amazon's restructuring hints at a future with fewer managerial layers, emphasizing efficiency over hierarchy. Employee experience emerges as a key factor in retention, dramatically reducing turnover. Meanwhile, JPMorgan's CEO advocates for office work, citing mentorship benefits. As companies embrace skills-based hiring, older workers may find new opportunities, signaling a more human-centric evolution in the workplace.
Oct 28, 2025 • 20min
The Corporate Reset: Amazon's AI Mandate, UPS Job Cuts, Gen Z Reality Check, and the Return of Performance Culture
Companies are making drastic shifts in the workplace landscape. After 14,000 layoffs, Amazon emphasizes a strong shift towards AI integration. UPS plans to cut 48,000 jobs due to rising automation, highlighting the need for reskilling. Gen Z's ideal work expectations face reality checks amid stricter corporate standards. CEOs are pushing for a return to performance culture, raising output expectations. Meanwhile, ultra-lean organizations thrive as they focus on efficiency and productivity. It's a brave new world of work where adaptability is key.
Oct 27, 2025 • 54min
CHRO Rob Kowalski On How Novartis Is Reimagining HR With Human-Centered Experiences
Rob Kowalski, the Chief People and Organization Officer at Novartis, shares insights on reshaping HR with a focus on human-centered experiences. He discusses the Inspired, Curious, and Unbossed cultural framework and its impact on employee engagement. Kowalski delves into innovative programs like Future Me, which emphasize lateral career development. He highlights the importance of storytelling to connect employees to patient outcomes and explains what 'unbossed' leadership truly entails—empowerment balanced with accountability.
Oct 22, 2025 • 16min
Amazon's 600,000 Robots, OpenAI's New Browser, and the Rebellion Inside EA
Explore the impact of Amazon's plan to automate 600,000 jobs and the urgent need for reskilling. Discover OpenAI's innovative browser that could transform corporate HR systems. Learn about a global petition led by influential figures to regulate AI superintelligence. Delve into Gartner's insights on creating resilient HR cultures that prioritize flexibility and responsible AI. Lastly, hear about the internal rebellion at Electronic Arts as employees challenge AI mandates, highlighting the trust gap between leadership and staff.
