Humanity Working

Paul is joined by his BillionMinds co-founder Ryan Tubbs to explore the dynamic world of employee development.

Drawing from Ryan's recent in-depth research, they discuss the pivotal role employers have in fostering soft skills like adaptability and resilience within their organizations. 

Included in this episode: 

• How we can learn from fields like engineering to measurably improve soft skillls
• How employee needs vary as workers advance through their careers
• How certification can act as a major motivator 
• Why small and medium size businesses need to focus on this more. 

This conversation should be particularly useful for HR leaders, learning and development executives, and CEOs of smaller organizations, as it offers practical strategies for preparing companies for the future of work.

This podcast is brought to you by BillionMinds - a company that prepares workforces for the future of work. Learn more at billionminds.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Minal Bopaiah is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and equity strategist. She founded Brevity & Wit, a strategy and design firm that helps organizations achieve the change they want to see in the world.

Her first book, Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives (Berrett-Koehler, 2021), was described as “a succinct jewel” by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams and was awarded the 2022 Terry McAdam Book Award for the book most likely to change the way nonprofit professionals work.

Minal has delivered memorable talks at numerous conferences and companies, including Salesforce, NPR, and SXSW. Her thought leadership has been published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review and TheHill.com.

Today she joins Paul to discuss the key findings from her book, and explain why this work is so important to her personally.

Key Resources: Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives - https://theequitybook.com/
The Complexity of Equity in Remote Work - https://brevityandwit.com/resources/blog/the-complexity-of-equity-in-remote-work/

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Paul welcomes back Dr. Charles Michael Austin, also known as Dr. Chaz, for an in-depth discussion about his latest book, "101 Ways to Find Work... and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career."

This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to navigate the evolving landscape of employment, whether you're job hunting, seeking growth in your current role, or just curious about the changing dynamics of the workplace.

About Dr. Chaz: Dr. Charles Michael Austin, an expert in Organizational Leadership with a Doctorate from Pepperdine University, brings over two decades of experience in guiding leaders and managers across the globe. Dr. Chaz is renowned for his proficiency in enhancing leadership effectiveness and leveraging social media for professional outreach. His expertise extends to training individuals in the Gig Economy on how to effectively market themselves. Additionally, Dr. Chaz is a seasoned educator, teaching a variety of courses in business, leadership, and communication.

Key Resources:
Dr Chaz LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazaustin/
Dr Chaz TedX Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3gf1kK3iLc
101 Ways to Find Work... and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career - https://a.co/d/69gGhH2

LinkedIn Learning Courses
CREATING A CAREER PLAN - http://goo.gl/IFMDCj
SUCCEEDING IN A NEW JOB - https://goo.gl/lYxRSH
TRANSITIONING OUT OF YOUR JOB - http://goo.gl/YtWBkr 

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Sarah Scala M. Ed & OD is the Founder, President, and Principal Consultant of Sarah Scala Consulting, which provides executive coaching, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) facilitation, organization development, learning strategy, LGBTQ+ leadership coaching, leadership development, and change management consulting to organizations, with the goal of increasing client revenue, reducing turnover, and creating business value.

In this discussion Paul and Sarah talk about DEIB. They discuss how DEIB initiatives translate into improve business results, how the field has transformed over the years, the impact of recent rulings in the Supreme Court, and how the influx of new employees is changing matters.

Sarah Scala Consulting can be found at https://www.sarahscala.com 

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Paul delves deep into authentic leadership with James Kelley Ph.D. - the ex-CEO and Co-Founder of qChange. Discover the intersection of soft skills intelligence, leadership, and personal growth as Dr. Kelley unpacks his journey after stepping down from qChange, potentially facing significant financial implications.

Drawing insights from his enlightening book, "The Crucible’s Gift," he highlights the transformative power of crises and reveals attributes central to genuine leadership.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Crucible’s Gift - 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Carol Schultz is Founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation an organization that helps companies create maximum efficiency by aligning talent strategy to business strategy. Carol is also the author of Powered by People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention and Revenue. In this discussion Paul and Carol discuss how to optimize your organization to make it a great place to work, and the role that continuous development of employees play in retaining them. Carol’s book is available at https://a.co/d/hIRX8V4. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Carol’s company - Vertical Elevation - https://www.verticalelevation.com Article in Leadership Now about avoiding chasing trends when managing your company - https://www.leadershipnow.com/leadingblog/2023/01/stop_letting_the_latest_trend.html

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Welcome to Season 4:
In this episode, Matt and Paul introduce the new name, the new season, and discuss how AI and other technology trends will impact both employers and employees.

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

Tamara Sanderson is the co-founder of the company Remote Works and the co-author of Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus. Tam's has worked in many different highly distributed work environments including Oliver Wyman, Google, and Automattic. Her new book is loaded with practical steps on how you as a manager can optimize your work environment for remote and hybrid employees. In this discussion, Paul and Tam cover:

• Common manager archetypes, and how well (or poorly) they are suited to remote work environments
• How to excel at asynchronous communications
• Why the right tools for the right time are essential in remote work environments

You can find more information on the book Remote Works at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717914/remote-works-by-ali-greene-and-tamara-sanderson/

Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.

For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.