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AI can improve efficiency, but at what cost to people? This episode takes a hard look at how organizations can integrate AI ethically and sustainably while protecting employee well-being. We’ll discuss real-world challenges, humanistic AI principles, and practical steps for leaders and employees to ensure that technology serves people, not the other way around. In this Episode: Dr. Heather Morton, Tom Bradshaw, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, LindaAnn Rogers, Dr. Cam Dunson, Rich Cruz, Laura Jordan         I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job   Visit us https://www.seboc.com/   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI   Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events       References: Valtonen, A., Saunila, M., Ukko, J., Treves, L., & Ritala, P. (2025). AI and employee wellbeing in the workplace: An empirical study. Journal of Business Research, 199, 115584. Additional Links (shared by Rich Cruz):   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/technology/what-hr-leaders-need-to-know-about-ai-decisions   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi/ai-and-workplace-wellness   https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/ https://www.apa.org/practice/artificial-intelligence-mental-health-care   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10982476/ 

AI is transforming the workplace. But should we fear it or embrace it? In this episode, we dive into the future of work, exploring how AI is reshaping jobs, skills, and organizational culture. We busted myths, highlight opportunities, and share practical tips anyone can use to prepare for an AI-powered workplace (without needing to be a tech expert). In this Episode: Dr. Heather Morton, Tom Bradshaw, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, Jason Hamil, LindaAnn Rogers, Dr. Cam Dunson, Dr. Emi Barresi           I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events References:       Jarrahi, M. H., Lutz, C., Boyd, K., Oesterlund, C., & Willis, M. (2023). Artificial intelligence in the work context. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 74(3), 303-310.         Meng, Q., Wu, T. J., Duan, W., & Li, S. (2025). Effects of employee–Artificial Intelligence (AI) collaboration on counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs): Leader emotional support as a moderator. Behavioral Sciences, 15(5), 696.         Zirar, A., Ali, S. I., & Islam, N. (2023). Worker and workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) coexistence: Emerging themes and research agenda. Technovation, 124, 102747.

In this episode: Dr. Heather Morton, Tom Bradshaw, Nic Kruger, LindaAnn Rogers, Jason Hamill, Laura Jordan, Alanna Thomas, Kat Ortiz   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Coronado-Maldonado, I., & Benítez-Márquez, M. D. (2023). Emotional intelligence, leadership, and work teams: A hybrid literature review. Heliyon, 9(10).    Gerhardt, K., Bauwens, R., & van Woerkom, M. (2025). Emotional Intelligence and Leader Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review and Roadmap for Future Inquiry. Human Resource Development Review, 15344843251342689.

In this Episode: Dr. Heather Morton, Tom Bradshaw, Nic Kruger, Dr. Emi Barresi, Rashid Abulemaali, Dr. Tim Sharples, Staci Lee, Kat Ortiz, Ruthie Kihuguru, Jamal Cottman, Jason Hamill    I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events

In this Episode: Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Nic Krueger, Dr. Cam Dunson, Jason Hamil, LindaAnn Rogers, Rich Cruz. References:   10 Highest Paying Psychology Careers in the World: https://academiamag.com/edutainment/10-highest-paying-psychology-careers/   Crutweets. (n.d.). The Art of Delegation: Cru. Retrieved from https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/leadership-training/leading-a-team/the-art-of-delegation.html   Delegation Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PbTyzyapEht21GxSTzD0y5EamKAk6FTDNwsuGABYOPI/edit?gid=64774543#gid=64774543   From Pharaohs to CEOs: A Look at the Evolution of Delegation: https://oboloo.com/from-pharaohs-to-ceos-a-look-at-the-evolution-of-delegation/   Johnson, E. (2025). Why Aren’t I Better at Delegating? Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2025/09/why-arent-i-better-at-delegating?ab=HP-latest-text-4

In this Episode: Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, Jason Hamil, LindaAnn Rogers   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job (Use code AWARE32 for 30% off in August 2025) Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI   Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-crazy-interview-experience/   Davron. (2023). The History of the Resume. Retrieved from https://www.davron.net/history-of-the-resume/   Fuller, J., Sesser, B., & Leeds, W. (2025). Job Interviews Aren’t Evaluating the Right Skills. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2025/08/job-interviews-arent-evaluating-the-right-skills?ab=HP-hero-latest-2   Gonzalez, Y. (2025). Beyond the Lightbulb: Thomas Edison and the Origins of the Job Interview: People ACCIONA. Retrieved from https://people.acciona.com/trends-and-inspiration/history-job-interview/   Sapoznikov, M. (2018). History of the Resume: 1900’s to Now. Retrieved from https://impactbusinessgroup.com/history-resume-1900s-now/  

In this Episode: Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Christine Mikhail, Dr. Michelle Powell, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, Jason Hamil, Dr. Tim Sharples, Dr. Heather Morton I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/jobVisit us https://www.seboc.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/eventsReferences for today: Baldridge, D. C., Floyd, S. W., & Markóczy, L. (2004). Are managers from Mars and academicians from Venus? Toward an understanding of the relationship between academic quality and practical relevance. Strategic Management Journal, 25(11), 1063-1074. Banks, G. C., Pollack, J. M., Bochantin, J. E., Kirkman, B. L., Whelpley, C. E., & O’Boyle, E. H. (2016). Management’s science–practice gap: A grand challenge for all stakeholders. Academy of Management Journal, 59(6), 2205-2231. Bartunek, J. M., & Rynes, S. L. (2014). Academics and practitioners are alike and unlike: The paradoxes of academic–practitioner relationships. Journal of Management, 40(5), 1181-1201. Claretha, H. (2016). Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development. Hodgkinson, G. P. (2006). The role of JOOP (and other scientific journals) in bridging the practitioner‐researcher divide in industrial, work and organizational (IWO) psychology. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 79(2), 173-178. How Scholars and Practitioners Can Collaborate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/202507/how-scholars-and-practitioners-can-collaborate

Discover how organizational psychologists tackle real-world challenges using a case study on leadership gaps in a financial firm. The discussion pivots on effective assessment methods, especially the power of 360-degree feedback, to enhance leadership effectiveness. The importance of cultural alignment in leadership initiatives is also highlighted, along with the necessity of ongoing support after training for lasting change. Dive into the intriguing dynamics of perception versus intent in assessments, and how structured approaches can transform leadership and organizational health.

Praised by top executives as “perhaps the most important document to ever come out of Silicon Valley”. Two decades ago, Netflix quietly released a 124-slide culture presentation, and it changed how we talk about work. It quickly became a global blueprint for forward-thinking workplace culture. The Netflix Culture Deck championed values like radical honesty, freedom with responsibility, and a no-nonsense approach to performance. But the world of work has changed dramatically since 2009. In this Episode: Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rogers, Nicolas Krueger,  Dr. Emi Barresi, Jason Hamil, Rich Cruz, Dr. Tim Sharples. I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Hastings, R., & McCord, P. (2009). Netflix Culture: Freedom & Responsibility[SlideShare].  https://www.slideshare.net/reed2001/culture-1798664 Netflix. (2023). Netflix Culture Memo: 4 Tenets of Culture.  https://jobs.netflix.com/culture McCord, P. (2017). Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. Silicon Guild.

Learn how to bake culture into daily habits, rituals, and systems, so your people remain culture carriers and protect what makes your culture unique as your team grows in size, complexity, and impact. In this Episode: LindaAnn Rogers, Tom Bradshaw Lee Crowson, Nicolas Krueger Dr. Emi Barresi, Christine Mikhail, Dr. Paul Spector, Dr. Amanda Shelton, Rich Cruz.   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   Resources  Coyle, D. (2018). The culture code: The secrets of highly successful groups. Bantam.  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538407/the-culture-code-by-daniel-coyle/   Gallup, Inc. (2021). Can your organization sustain your culture as you scale? https://www.gallup.com/workplace/353579/organization-sustain-culture-scale.aspx   McCord, P. (2017). Powerful: Building a culture of freedom and responsibility. HarperBusiness.  https://www.harpercollins.com/products/powerful-patty-mccord   Oakes, K. (2021). Culture renovation: 18 leadership actions to build an unshakable company. McGraw-Hill.  https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/culture-renovation-oakes/M9781260464584.html