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Artificial intelligence is advancing at an incredible pace. But does smarter technology automatically mean smarter work?

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Alex Gris, a senior engineering leader at Google and former CTO with more than 20 years of experience in technology and leadership.

They explore one of the biggest tensions in modern work: AI is becoming more powerful every week, yet organizations still struggle with focus, deep thinking, and meaningful learning.

From real engineering workflows to leadership decisions, Alex shares what actually happens when AI tools enter real teams and real organizations.

In this conversation you’ll learn:

• Why AI capability doesn’t automatically improve thinking

If you care about leadership, technology, and the future of work, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on how to navigate the AI era.

Where is your mind right now? In episode 18 of the 52 Life Lesson series, host Tim shares a deeply personal reflection on the years he spent physically present but mentally absent and what the research reveals about attention, presence, and performance.

In this episode:

Think well. Live well. Be well.

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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with leadership strategist, author, and workplace culture advocate Sheryl Raphael Whitaker to explore why joy may be one of the most overlooked drivers of engagement, innovation, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.

Sheryl shares her personal leadership journey, the experience that inspired her work on Joy Leadership, and why organizations that prioritize human flourishing outperform those driven by fear and burnout.

Key Question:

What would change in your organization if leaders focused as much on human flourishing as they do on business results?

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In this episode of the 52 Life Lessons series, Tim Borys explores how the conversation inside your mind shapes your performance, relationships, and leadership.

Tim shares his personal journey with self-criticism and explains how old mental patterns can quietly influence the way we think, act, and perform.

Topics covered:

Your thoughts influence your actions but they do not have to control them.

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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys speaks with Daniela Jines about the science behind workplace happiness and why human connection is essential for the future of work.

They discuss:

This episode explores a new definition of success one where performance and humanity work together.

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In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most important mindset shifts for personal growth, leadership, and long-term success: the difference between mastery and perfectionism.

Many high achievers unknowingly operate from perfectionism, mistaking fear and self-protection for excellence. Tim shares personal lessons, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for developing a mastery mindset that encourages learning, resilience, creativity, and continuous improvement.

If you've ever struggled with procrastination, self-criticism, fear of failure, or unrealistic expectations, this episode offers a healthier and more effective path forward.

Key Question:

Where in your life are you calling something high standards when it's actually fear-based perfectionism?

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with HR executive and leadership expert Michael to explore what truly drives employee retention, workplace culture, and long-term organizational performance.

Michael shares practical insights from leading large multi-unit organizations and explains why retention is far more than an HR metric it’s a direct reflection of leadership quality, operational systems, development culture, and employee experience.

The conversation covers performance planning, servant leadership, employee development, AI-driven hiring systems, customer experience, workplace culture, and the systems high-performing organizations use to reduce turnover and build stronger teams.

We all say we want growth, resilience, and strength.

But what if those things only come through adversity?

In Episode 15 of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores why hardship is not just something to survive but something that can be leveraged for growth.

Drawing from personal experience and psychological insights, this episode breaks down how adversity reveals weaknesses, builds resilience, and shapes long-term success.

You’ll learn:

• Why growth rarely happens in comfort

If you’re looking to build mental strength, resilience, and clarity, this episode will challenge how you think about adversity.

In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys sits down with Jennifer, a global human performance expert and the former Chief Wellbeing Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency.

Fear is often seen as something we should eliminate. But what if fear is actually a signal guiding us toward growth?