Best tentwentytwo Podcasts (2025)

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HR Besties: How to Make the Most of Paid Time Off 44:27

42m ago44:27

44:27

Today’s agenda: Moist legal team in the night club Cringe corporate speak: mission critical Hot topic: all things time off: how to make the most of your time off and enjoy your vacation Bringing the work laptop? Total focus on what you're doing in and out of the workplace Rest to do your best How to support your team members so they can take time o…

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CEO Pessimism and Uncertainty 4:48

3h ago4:48

4:48

In today's episode: Fortune's latest report shows increasing CEO pessimism. The threat of tariffs will always be present under President Trump; uncertainty is now the name of the game. Leaders and companies need to develop the muscle of being adaptive. Surrender is key; focus on what you can control. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast …

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HBO, Brand, and Culture 5:47

2d ago5:47

5:47

In today's episode: In the social media age, companies no longer have a firewall between their public image and their internal workings. A company's brand is an external manifestation of its culture. Messy branding--like we're seeing with HBO--is a sign of trouble within a company's culture. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs …

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Happy Birthday, John Frehse 8:37

2d ago8:37

8:37

In today's episode featuring John Frehse's mother, Dale... We learn that friend of the show (and birthday boy!) John Frehse has no deep, dark secrets from his childhood. He was--and is--a creative, conscientious leader who cares for people who are often forgotten. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's …

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The Cognitive Cost of Proactivity 6:13

5d ago6:13

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In today's episode: Proactivity at work has many benefits; it increases meaning, engagement, and change. But that proactivity has a real cognitive cost. Change produces fatigue. Leaders need to build that cost into their thinking. Build in more breaks, schedule proactive time, and make it safe to experiment. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute …

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Consciously Unbossing - Jessica on CNN 3:53

6d ago3:53

3:53

In today's episode: Increasingly, employees are opting out of the management leadership track. And it's not because they're lazy. Some people have been the victims of bad leadership; they've seen leaders be inauthentic or too controlling, and they're choosing to put their energy elsewhere. The rise of AI has caused companies to cut middle managemen…

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HR Besties: Coaching Difficult Coworkers (Without Losing Your Mind) 40:06

5d ago40:06

40:06

Today’s agenda: Yep, that's a power trip! Cringe corporate speak: one off Hot topic: coaching and dealing with difficult coworkers: how to work effectively (even when they're jerks!) Defining what "difficult" means is hard, especially in the HR world Assuming the best intent and playing dumb Are you okay? Gatekeeping and lack of consideration Produ…

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Case Studies in AI Messaging: Duolingo, Shopify, and Fiverr 6:05

7d ago6:05

6:05

In today's episode, we explore three levels of corporate messages regarding AI-based changes within the company: The inauthentic message from Duolingo's leadership is a great example of what not to do--a muddled message about replacing people with AI while also claiming to be people-first. Shopify's CEO took a hardcore approach, committing to AI an…

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Fairness in an Organization 4:47

8d ago4:47

4:47

In today's episode: ABM's Raul Valentin focuses on the value of fairness and equal opportunity. Consistency in policy across all levels of an organization allows everyone an opportunity to excel. At the same time, fairness can be subjective. There's no one-size-fits-all answer for any policy problem. Culture Leaders Daily is a daily, five-minute po…

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What the Pope Can Teach Us About Succession Planning 6:36

9d ago6:36

6:36

In today's episode, we get some lessons on succession planning from the Catholic Church: In these permanently uncertain times, stability is a leadership asset. The Vatican's well-defined system provides a smooth transition. Culture outlasts charisma. An organization's belief systems need to be codified if they're going to survive. There's safety in…

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What Do Employers and Employees Owe To Each Other? 7:33

12d ago7:33

7:33

In today's episode: Workers and businesses alike tend to think they're entitled to more than they actually are from each other. In an era of deteriorating trust, the reality is that nobody should expect more than what's stipulated by laws and contracts. To get what they want, all parties need to create experiences that shape the beliefs of their ne…

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Investment Banking Work-Weeks 6:28

13d ago6:28

6:28

In today's episode: Investment banking has a culture of long hours and pushing people to the brink; a recent article noted that Baird has a norm of 110-hour work weeks. Ultimately, people know the demands of what they're signing up for in these fields; it's a huge amount of money with high stakes. Not everyone has the privilege to make decisions ab…

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HR Besties: Why HR is Needed with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR 42:55

14d ago42:55

42:55

Today’s agenda: Awkward and lecturing CFO emails Cringe corporate speak: per my email Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can…

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The Power of Second Thoughts - The Legacy of David Horowitz & Peter Collier 6:49

14d ago6:49

6:49

In today's episode from the This Week in Culture Newsletter: Jessica reflects on "Destructive Generation: Second Thoughts on the Sixties" by David Horowitz and Peter Collier. The book discusses how both men's ideologies shifted radically throughout their lives--and the experiences that led to those changes. Beliefs aren't changed by rousing speeche…

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Performance Evaluations and Authenticity 7:18

15d ago7:18

7:18

In today's episode: Google is changing compensation to reward high performers; but metrics for judging "high performance" are always subjective. Calibration sessions can help, but they can also reveal some ugly biases. John and Jessica discuss how group evaluations can feel like a tribunal and quickly become unhelpful. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, f…

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EP 140: Canada Has Spoken: Mark Carney Elected, Trump’s Role, And The U.S.-Canada Rift Grows 38:05

16d ago38:05

38:05

Mark Carney has pulled off a remarkable political comeback to become the next Prime Minister of Canada, keeping his Liberal Party in power after trailing significantly just months ago. The win comes as Canada faces growing tension with the U.S., as President Trump has ignited a trade war, and repeatedly spoken about making Canada America’s “51st st…

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The April Jobs Numbers - Jessica on LiveNow FOX 7:20

16d ago7:20

7:20

In today's episode: The April jobs report was solid; but it may not capture much of the fallout from President Trump's tariffs. In times of big change, companies don't necessarily start with layoffs; they'll begin by holding hiring and adjusting strategy. Culture Partners research shows that an important factor in success is the ability to adapt qu…

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Soul Beyond Sustenance 6:40

19d ago6:40

6:40

In today's episode: Brand and culture are fundamentally intertwined. Connecting people to a brand's big-picture purpose can both serve a mission and drive results. For Denny's, the purpose is to feed people--body, mind, and soul. The company can use those three criteria to make business decisions with a clear direction. Culture Leaders Daily is a d…

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EP 139: “A Fog of Delusion and Denial”: How Democrats Hid Biden’s Decline 57:11

20d ago57:11

57:11

In this episode, Mosh sits down with Chris Whipple, author of the new book Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History for a behind-the-scenes look at the tight-lipped four years of the Biden Administration. Whipple interviewed several former White House staffers–including Biden’s former Chief of Staff, …

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The World is Surrendering to Climate Change 7:20

20d ago7:20

7:20

In today's episode: A NYT opinion piece by essayist David Wallace-Wells talks about how world leaders are "surrendering" to climate change by accepting defeat before the battle is over. By contrast, a good leader surrenders the illusion of control while taking accountability for everything within their control. In the case of the climate, there's s…

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HR Besties: Start Ups 101 42:06

21d ago42:06

42:06

Today’s agenda: The manual of me Cringe corporate speak: take it offline Hot topic: all things start-ups: how to be successful, key traits and how to survive in an evolving organization What is it like working as an HR professional in a start-up? Reactivity vs. proactivity Working in an unpredictable and evolving environment can be an effective way…

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Change Management Is Dead. Long Live Change Leadership 5:37

21d ago5:37

5:37

In today's episode: The world is changing too fast for discrete change management "efforts" to succeed. Change is a constant. Change is about the "skill, will, and hill" -- knowledge, employee desire, and the external roadblocks that stand in the way. Executives grossly overestimate change willingness in employees, as compared to middle managers. C…

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The Power of Being Seen 6:00

22d ago6:00

6:00

In today's episode: Kelli Valade, CEO of Denny's, explains her philosophy that a leader's most important job is to make people feel seen. Her early experiences in the restaurant industry exposed her to a second family who invested in her welfare; she also found restaurants are a place where people come to be seen. Later in her career, a small gestu…

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A New Executive Order on Workplace Discrimination 6:15

23d ago6:15

6:15

In today's episode: A new executive order basically revokes the disparate impact theory: discrimination is only judged on intentions, not outcomes. The legal liability for discrimination is going down, but that may not change the cultural and societal consequences that come from removing DEI and other programs. Ultimately, this will be a test of st…

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EP 138: Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) on Battling The Far Left, Challenging Trump, Israel and His Potential Plans to Run For NY Governor 38:30

24d ago38:30

38:30

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), joins Mo News for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with how his experience growing up in poverty and housing insecurity influences his leadership and how he got to Congress. We discuss Torres’s criticisms that the Democratic Party lost touch with the working class, as well as how Democrats are trying to fight the Tr…

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EP 137: How To Do Laundry For A Professional Basketball Team 39:34

26d ago39:34

39:34

Doing laundry for a single family can be enough trouble. How about a team full of professional athletes? In this episode, Mosh visits a professional basketball locker room to interview Joe Cuomo and Kevin Conwell, the Equipment Manager and Assistant Equipment manager for the Brooklyn Nets, to learn how they deal with thousands of pounds of gear eac…

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Wealth, Feminism, and Blue Origin 6:17

26d ago6:17

6:17

In today's episode: Jessica argues the hype around last week's Blue Origin space flight is privilege masquerading as feminism. John doesn't disagree, but says we have bigger fish to fry regardless, between the economy and geopolitics. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-butto…

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Tariff Impacts Large and Small 5:19

27d ago5:19

5:19

In today's episode: If the China tariffs continue, loads of everyday products--like makeup--will become twice as expensive. These small-scale impacts will happen everywhere. Meanwhile, on the large scale, China has cancelled its planned purchases of Boeing airplanes. That macro-level decisions also have huge consequences across the economy. CEO Dai…

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HR Besties: What to Do if You Hate Your Job 31:45

28d ago31:45

31:45

Today’s agenda: The best busser Cringe corporate speak: heads up Hot topic: what to do if you hate your job FYI, hating your job affects every aspect of your life What makes someone hate their job? Identifying what really makes someone dislike their job vs. what is tolerable or enjoyable at work can help solve the issue How to make the most of jobs…

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Houston, We Have a Culture Problem 6:05

28d ago6:05

6:05

In today's episode: The hype over last week's Blue Origin space mission got a slew of criticism for being spectacle over substance. We see a similar focus on spectacle in attempts at culture change, too. But people recognize inauthenticity in their bones. Culture change is about slow, consistent progress. It requires leaders to focus on what they c…

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Authenticity and Generative AI 6:23

29d ago6:23

6:23

In today's episode: People are still in the habit of "please" and "thank you" to ChatGPT; they're obeying the rules of politeness without actually meaning it. ChatGPT and other large-language models are echo chambers with a population of just ourselves. There's an erosion of authenticity in society generally, which AI is accelerating. CEO Daily Bri…

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Convicted Versus Compliant Leadership 6:29

1M ago6:29

6:29

In today's episode: In the face of hardship, convicted leadership means taking a risk; compliant leadership absorbs difficult circumstances without rocking the boat. Both are valid paths. Neither choice should come from impulse or anger; it should be a calculated decision based on the stakes and values of a particular company. It's worth asking, as…

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A Culture of Feedback and Improvement 7:33

1M ago7:33

7:33

In today's episode: Monique Robertson Gunter explains how she helped Wellby Financial build a culture where employees felt their feedback would be heard and implemented. She took regular feedback meetings, wrote lots of notes, and framed the conversation to create the belief that her follow-up questions came from curiosity, not defensiveness. By su…

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The Results Equation in Action 7:27

1M ago7:27

7:27

In today's episode: In working with Culture Partners, Wellby Financial set key results and aligned a culture around achieving them. They escaped the action trap and built a culture of feedback and continuous improvement--as a result, they've been hitting ambitious goals that weren't possible just a few years ago. In a culture of feedback, leaders h…

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HR Besties: Hot Topic Happy Hour - Sipping the Legal Drama Tea 37:36

1M ago37:36

37:36

Today’s agenda: He loses his what? Cringe corporate speak: ecosystem Hot topic: catching up on the hot gossip in the world of HR Ashley spills the tea on the ongoing legal drama between Deel and Rippling Updates on the SHRM race discrimination trial New beginnings Announcing the Besties cringe corporate speak bracket challenge winner! Questions/Com…

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Compensating Top Talent 7:24

1M ago7:24

7:24

In today's episode: Your top talent knows they're top talent; they have leverage, even if leadership doesn't acknowledge it directly. In volatile, inflationary times, everyone is feeling the pressure; now is a good time to revisit compensation strategies. Try opening a direct conversation with top talent about compensation, rather than waiting for …

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EP 135: What Matters Most: Dana Perino on Mentors, Media, and Meaning 45:20

1M ago45:20

45:20

In this episode, Mosh sits down with Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary and co-anchor of Fox News’s The Five & America’s Newsroom, for a wide-ranging conversation on media, politics, and building a meaningful life and career. Dana is the author of a new book with a collection of life advice from her friends, colleagues and mentors, ‘I …

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Disruption Fatigue 5:44

1M ago5:44

5:44

In today's episode: Jessica talks about Greg Satell's new article - We Need to Break the Disruption Mindset Workers are tired of the Silicon Valley-esque obsession with disruption. They have change fatigue. Lasting change can't be mandated or enforced. It comes from common ground and steady buy-in. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast fo…

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A Workforce in Survival Mode 5:52

1M ago5:52

5:52

In today's episode: Worker confidence is lower than leadership confidence, and it's declining faster. There are three root causes: ambiguity around AI and the economy, erosion of workplace culture, and stagnation leading to a lack of innovation. To avoid companies becoming rigid and inflexible--which hampers creativity and results--leaders should a…

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Being in the People Business 5:33

1M ago5:33

5:33

In today's episode: Companies are more than just profits and losses on a spreadsheet; they're made of people with drive, knowledge, and morale. To ConstantContact's Frank Vella, first-line managers are the key to keeping the company running smoothly. By communicating with managers and responding to feedback, Frank creates sincere, consistent story …

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Tariffs and the Auto Workers 6:58

1M ago6:58

6:58

In today's episode: President Trump's long-term strategy with tariffs is to bring back American manufacturingg. In the short term, manufacturing will shut down across America as companies put a hold on shipping goods. As a leader of the UAW told Jessica: even if the tariffs are good on paper for auto workers, a nationwide recession is still bad for…

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HR Besties: Global Employment with Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) 46:52

1M ago46:52

46:52

Today’s agenda: Is it process or process? Cringe corporate speak: bite off more than you can chew Hot topic: all things globalization and hiring new talent with special guest Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) First thoughts on globalization from an HR perspective Hiring outside of the country is a long and lengthy process for both H…

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Agility is the New Stability 6:46

1M ago6:46

6:46

In today's episode: We're living in a time of constant changes; the best way to survive is to be flexible. This pairs with the research Culture Partners did with Stanford: an adaptable culture proved to outperform any specific culture type. When conditions shift, strategies shift. When strategies shift, culture needs to shift to meet the new needs.…

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President Trump's Liberation Day 7:20

1M ago7:20

7:20

In today's episode: Jessica and John react to the sweeping tariffs President Trump announced last week, and the market nosedive that we've seen since. The tariffs have set the world into an "us versus them" situation; the rest of the world is going to start making deals and alliances without the input of the US. It's not clear what the plan is; and…

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The March Jobs Report - Jessica on Schwab Network 6:28

1M ago6:28

6:28

In today's episode from Schwab Network: The March jobs report was pretty promising--but it's being overshadowed by the uncertainty around the tariff story. The jobs report is looking backward, while everyone is looking forward to the uncertain future. Agility is the new stability. Leaders need to focus on how to pivot as the situation changes in th…

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Highlight: Culture Q&A 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

In today's clip from one of Jessica's keynotes: If it seems like somebody isn't bought into the company's mission, there's an easy fix: ask. If they're not bought in, then learn what experiences they would need to acquire the beliefs you want. Subcultures are natural within a company. Internal diversity of thought can often be a strength. Company c…

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EP 134: How Laundry Detergent Transformed American Life 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

Today, laundry takes just a few buttons and a spin cycle—but behind that convenience lies a remarkable story of innovation and perseverance. In this episode, Procter & Gamble’s historian and corporate storyteller Shane Meeker takes us on a journey through the evolution of laundry—from the gritty days of 19th-century soapmaking to the revolutionary …

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Layoffs at Health and Human Services - Jessica on Merit TV 6:14

2M ago6:14

6:14

In today's episode from Merit TV: Last week, RFK Jr. announced large cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services--amid big cuts across Washington. Lives are impacted by big job cuts, but a leader's job is to figure out their purpose, strategy, and how to create clarity, alignment, and accountability around those things. The key question: wh…

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The Power of Saying "You're Right" 4:26

2M ago4:26

4:26

In today's episode with special guest, Andrew Collier: Deals aren't about dominance. There's a power in acknowledging the beliefs and positions of other people. A conciliatory attitude puts both parties of a negotiation on equal footing; from that place of parity, real business relationships can flourish. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute pod…

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EP 133: “Rules Apply to Everybody”: Top House Democrat Talks Signal Chat, Student Deportations & Democratic Frustration" 22:19

2M ago22:19

22:19

How do we hold power accountable—no matter which party’s in charge? Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, joins Mo News to break down the controversy surrounding the leaked Signal app chat of Trump officials planning military strikes, and the broader issue of how both parties handle classified information. Him…

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