Flex Perspectives

Flex Perspectives

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Flex Perspectives episodes

  • The Customer Within: Flexible Leadership Strategies for Corporate and Place-Based Teams

    In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Adrienne Rowe, Head of Workplace Strategy at Raytheon Technologies. Adrienne emphasizes recognizing employees as "the customer within" and understanding their unique needs and preferences. By viewing employees through this lens, leaders can make more informed decisions and create a supportive work environment that fosters agency and engagement.

    Join us as we discuss: 

    • How Adrienne’s start at Disney shaped her perspective on employee experience

    • What questions execs should be focused on instead of where people work

    • How flexibility can be applied to place-based roles 

      • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


      45 min
    • Beyond Borders: Building Culture in a Remote World | Tony Jamous

      In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Tony Jamous, CEO and Co-Founder of Oyster. As a global employment platform, Oyster aims to remove the barriers to remote work and distributed hiring, making hiring people anywhere easier for companies everywhere.  

      Join us as we discuss: 

      • How Tony conceived of Oyster before the pandemic’s impact 

      • Oyster’s rapid growth to a fully remote organization

      • How Oyster builds culture without ever getting the full team together in person 

        • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


        40 min
      • Inside Allstate's Flex Work Experimentation Strategy | Lauren DeYoung

        In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Lauren DeYoung, Allstate's Workplace Futurist. Lauren shares insights into Allstate’s approach to work location flexibility, which shapes how its 55,000 employees connect and interact in a distributed workplace. 

        Join us as we discuss: 

        • The importance of employee communication channels

        • Allstate’s innovative lab approach for fostering new ideas

        • The impact of Allstate’s flex work initiatives on real estate, recruitment, and engagement 

          • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


          45 min
        • Crafting a Unified Vision: Driving Executive Consensus in Flex Work | Dawn Mitchell

          In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Dawn Mitchell, Chief People Officer at HackerOne, a global leader in human-powered security, and a Board Member at Happily. Dawn has spearheaded the effort and implementation of HackerOne’s digital-first approach. 

          Join us as we discuss:

          • How to align your exec team around your flexible work model 

          • The crucial relationship between the Chief People Officer and CFO during implementation 

          • Balancing politeness and firmness when setting work and communication expectations

            • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


            38 min
          • How Generative AI is Reshaping Real Estate | Alex Wolkomir

            In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Alex Wolkomir, Partner at McKinsey & Company. Alex, a McKinsey & Company's Real Estate Practice leader, specializes in leveraging digital and analytics for innovative products and operational models. Alex also contributes to shaping McKinsey & Company's approach to Generative AI in real estate for tangible business impact.

            Join us as we discuss:

            • Prime generative AI opportunities for real estate cost savings and revenue generation

            • Best practices for integrating generative AI, including setting a clear vision and establishing robust data collection.

            • Fostering a cultural transformation to create an environment that fully embraces and capitalizes on AI opportunities.

              • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


              42 min
            • Finding Balance: Doist’s Approach to Sync vs Async Work | Chase Warrington

              In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Chase Warrington, Head of Remote at Doist and a Forbes Business Council member. Chase, a leading authority on implementing and optimizing fully remote work, regularly contributes to prominent remote-work organizations, conferences, and publications. His expertise has earned global recognition, placing him on the 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices for Remote Work and in the 2023 Remote Influencer Report. 

              Join us as we discuss:

              • How Doist employees spend only 2 hrs/week in meetings

              • Why well-executed fully remote work is not just a cost saver compared to having offices

              • How to maximize impact by breaking down your time at offsites

                • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


                41 min
              • A Step-by-Step Guide to Hybrid Work Implementation | Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

                In this episode, Rob Sadow and Dr. Gleb Tsipursky go beyond generalities and explore the nitty-gritty details of hybrid work implementation. Dr. Gleb is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, a best-selling author, and a prolific writer often featured in Entrepreneur, Fortune, Fast Company, and other leading publications.

                Join us as we discuss:

                • Why relying on data is essential for crafting an effective hybrid work policy

                • How to revamp communication strategies to enhance collaboration and productivity

                • Best practices for supporting asynchronous work to optimize performance

                  • Gain valuable insights as Dr. Gleb outlines a specific roadmap that any organization can follow to unlock the full potential of their hybrid work model.

                  Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 


                  44 min
                • A Futurist’s Predictions for 2024 — AI, Jobs, & the Workplace | Daniel Burrus

                  In this episode, Rob Sadow sits down with six-time entrepreneur, best-selling author, and futurist Daniel Burrus. With accurate predictions dating back to the early 1980s, Daniel has established a global reputation for foreseeing the future of technology-driven change and its impact on the business world. 

                  Join us as we discuss: 

                  • The transformative impact of AI on industries and tasks

                  • The challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in the evolving job market

                  • Practical strategies for thriving in an AI-focused world 

                  • The changing dynamics of the workspace and the blending of remote and in-office work

                    • This thought-provoking conversation goes beyond predictions, providing a roadmap for individuals and businesses to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the transformative power of AI.

                    Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 



                    45 min
                  • What Hybrid Leaders Can Learn from Fully Remote Companies | Brett Putter

                    In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Brett Putter, Founder and CEO of Culturegene, a culture consultancy that leverages strategy and culture to improve hybrid and remote work performance.  Brett's unique perspective on the future of work combines 10+ years of culture development with his work with and research into successful remote work companies.

                    Join us as we discuss: 

                    • How world-leading fully remote companies like HotJar and GitLab build culture

                    • Best practices from fully remote companies that hybrid companies should adopt 

                    • Why hybrid leaders need to be more intentional about how they implement hybrid work

                      • Tune in for a deep dive into the culture and strategies that drive success in the future of work.

                      Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 



                      49 min
                    • The Lattice Way: Developing Remote-First Leaders | Cara Allamano

                      In this insightful episode, Rob Sadow sits down with Cara Allamano, Chief People Officer at Lattice. With over two decades of experience in HR, Cara brings a wealth of knowledge to cultivating a workplace culture that fosters growth, learning, and optimal productivity.

                      Join us as we discuss: 

                      • Lattice’s journey from full time in office to a remote-first company 

                      • How Lattice utilizes pulse surveys to inform its flex work strategy

                      • How Lattice designed a manager training program to uplevel managers for remote work 

                        • Flex Perspectives is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 



                        43 min

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