The Next Big Idea Daily

Steven G. Rogelberg discusses the effectiveness of 1:1 meetings and highlights the impact on employee experience. He emphasizes the importance of active listening, finding the ideal balance and frequency, and the active role in these meetings.

Robert Sapolsky, a Stanford professor, discusses the concept of free will and argues that our actions are predetermined by biological and environmental factors. He explores the impact of genes, environment, and culture on human behavior, emphasizing the convergence of multiple disciplines. The relationship between free will and attributes, the role of tenacity and self-indulgence, and the implications of a world without belief in free will are also explored. The podcast concludes by discussing ethics and the criminal justice system in relation to free will.

Jason Prall, science writer and documentarian, discusses the importance of balancing extremes in life and the desire for a vibrant and healthy life as we age. He explores the concept of being a holobiant and the impact of lifestyle choices on gene expression. Prall also delves into the concept of coherence and its influence on biological systems, as well as the role of early life experiences and hormetic stress in our health and resilience.

Adia Harvey Wingfield, author of 'Gray Areas' and sociology professor, discusses racial inequality in the workplace despite diversity efforts, the impact of social networks on racial inequality, challenges faced by successful black workers in the gig economy, and the experiences of a black doctor in addressing racial disparities.

Madeleine Dore, an expert on productivity, talks about letting go of productivity guilt and the negative impacts it has on our well-being and self-worth. She encourages embracing creativity, overcoming indecision, and finding delightful discipline. Dore highlights the importance of starting the day with something delightful and embracing learning. She also mentions the Next Big Idea app and production details of the podcast.

In this podcast, Thomas Ramge and Rafael Laguna de la Vera discuss the need for a radical shift in innovation culture to tackle major global problems like climate change and cancer. They highlight the importance of a mission-oriented culture and the role of governments in boosting innovation. The speakers emphasize the need for capitalists to take risks and invest in technology aligned with serving humanity. They express optimism that technology will solve seemingly impossible problems by 2050.

David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of "Ours Was the Shining Future", joins to discuss the decline of the American Dream and growing inequality. He also emphasizes the importance of investment and advocates for a system of democratic capitalism.

Dr. Jeremy Nobel, a psychiatrist, explores the roots of loneliness and ways to find comfort and connection. He discusses the importance of creative expression in addressing loneliness, understanding and responding to loneliness, and connecting with others through creative expression to reduce loneliness.

Join Kirstin Ferguson, author of the book 'Head & Heart', as she shares five indispensable leadership tips. Explore the concept of modern leadership and the need for analytical thinking and emotional intelligence. Learn the importance of self-awareness and the significance of leading with perspective and including diverse voices. Discover actionable strategies to become a great leader.

Author and expert Maggie Jackson discusses the power of uncertainty and its impact on learning and personal growth. She explores how uncertainty can foster adaptive expertise, innovation, and collaboration. She also delves into the potential of uncertainty in AI and its role in reshaping the field, emphasizing the need to embrace uncertainty for greater understanding and inclusivity.