As change becomes more constant and less predictable, leading organizations are learning to design for change, rather than simply manage or contain it. This week, host Jerry Won speaks with futurist and bestselling author Heather McGowan about why adaptability is becoming a core strategic capability. McGowan challenges the belief that people resist change, arguing instead that the real barrier lies in how organizations lead, structure work, and define success. Tune in to learn: 

Why adaptability is the ultimate competitive advantage. 

The difference between flexibility and true adaptability. 

How curiosity, empathy, and trust drive performance. 

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Organizations are navigating a paradox. Digital acceleration and AI adoption are reshaping how work gets done, yet leaders are doubling down on the physical workplace. In this episode, host Jerry Won speaks with Dr. Yasmeen Coning, a globally recognized business transformation leader, about why offices are becoming more important in the age of automation. They explore how AI is shifting work toward more collaborative, human-centered moments, and why leading organizations are redesigning spaces to support innovation, culture, and performance. Dr. Coning also introduces the concept of “workplace identity,” and why fostering a deeper connection between employees and their work may be the key to driving long-term business outcomes. Tune in to learn:  

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

2025 SHRM Global Worker Project 
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/global-worker-project-2025  
 

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As pressure to move faster and “AI everything” intensifies, many organizations are missing a fundamental advantage: systems thinking. Without clear goals, feedback loops, and a deep understanding of how people, processes, and technology interact, leaders risk reinforcing silos and making decisions that don’t hold up over time. This conversation with Sam Timothy, senior systems engineer at Sysfleet Consulting, explores how to design intelligent, adaptive, and human-centered systems for better business outcomes. Tune in to learn: 

How systems thinking blends strategy, human behavior, and technology to drive performance. 

Why organizational challenges like silos are often feedback failures — not structural ones. 

Why there’s no one-size-fits-all operating model — and how leaders should assess before acting. 

How continuous feedback and learning loops enable organizations to successfully adapt and evolve over time. 
 

Resources from this Week's Episode: 

Toolkit: Building a Strong Organizational Culture 
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/building-strong-organizational-culture 

Organization Design and Change Management 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/organization-design-change-management#member-resources  

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Pay transparency is reaching a tipping point. What began as a compliance requirement is quickly becoming a strategic advantage for organizations competing for talent and trust. As salary data becomes easier to access — through new regulations, job postings, and AI-powered tools — employees and candidates are gaining new insight into how pay decisions are made. For leaders, that shift creates both risk and opportunity. By embracing pay transparency strategically, organizations can strengthen their reputations and attract the talent that will drive the future of work. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

Why pay transparency is shifting from compliance to competitive advantage. 

Why many organizations lack clean compensation data — and how transparency is forcing change.  

What leaders can do now to build a smarter pay transparency strategy and strengthen trust.

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

Recruiting Executives Priorities and Perspectives Report 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/recruiting-executives-priorities-and-perspectives-report 

Toolkit: Managing Pay Equity 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-pay-equity  

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When emphasis on AI efficiency outpaces long-term thinking, organizations can face talent gaps, leadership risks, and decisions they’ll later regret. This conversation with SHRM’s Kenny Pyle, HR Technology Lead Analyst, unpacks the hidden costs of AI‑driven work and what leaders should ask before moving forward. What happens next could define work for the decade ahead. Tune it to learn: 

The strategic tradeoffs and long-term risks, including overlooked talent development and shrinking leadership pipelines. 

How AI is reshaping work, people systems, and the future of organizational resilience. 

What leaders can do today to make smarter, more sustainable technology and workforce decisions for tomorrow.

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

SHRM HR Technology Research 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/hr-technology#research  

 
SHRM AI + HI Specialty Credential 

https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-ai-hi-specialty-credential-p  

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Change can either happen to your organization — or you can lead it. This week, Bill McCarthy, Executive Chairman of Logos, shares what it takes to navigate change management and lead business transformation from a position of strength, not crisis. From reinventing a business model and maintaining customer satisfaction, to aligning leadership and reinforcing culture, this conversation unpacks how executives can proactively embrace change and scale for long-term growth. Tune in to learn: 

Why leading change early is a competitive advantage. 

How transparency and communication stabilize organizations during disruption. 

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

Seminar: Managing Change 

https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/seminars/strategy-leadership/managing-change  

Toolkit: Managing Organizational Change 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-organizational-change  
 
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AI is impacting more than jobs. It’s reshaping how organizations are designed, how value is created, and which capabilities matter most. In this episode, Jerry Won and AI+HI Project host Nichol Bradford join Sangeet Paul Choudary, founder of Platform Thinking Labs and best-selling author of Reshuffle, to explore why AI should be understood less as human intelligence mimicry and more as the “connective tissue” linking systems, people, and workflows. The conversation examines what this shift means for talent strategy, organizational structure, and leadership in a more fluid, AI-orchestrated future of work.  WATCH OR LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi/ai-isnt-just-replacing-work⁠⁠⁠  

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

Why AI’s greatest impact is at the system level, not task automation, and how that reshapes organizational design. 

How AI commoditizes previously unique skills, redefining jobs, career paths, and talent strategy. 

Why leaders must rethink workflows, teams, and organizational identity to stay competitive in the years ahead. 

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

The AI+HI Project 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi  
 

Workforce Planning: The Future of Work 

https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-planning-the-future-of-work  

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Executives today are leading in a high-visibility environment shaped by rapid technological change, nonstop media cycles, and rising expectations for transparency. In this conversation with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman and Founder of C-Suite Network, we explore how leaders can build powerful brands, communicate with credibility, and maintain executive influence in an era of constant scrutiny and uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn: 

- Why CEOs are the primary stewards of their company’s brand.  

- How personal branding can amplify influence without conflicting with company values. 

- What effective executive communication looks like in a world of AI-generated content and misinformation. 

- Why transparent, human leadership is critical during high-stakes moments, including layoffs and organizational change. 

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

SHRM Executive Network 

https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/about 

Toolkit: Managing Organizational Communication 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-organizational-communication  

 
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In this special episode of Tomorrowist, James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM, unpacks SHRM’s HR Trends and Predictions for 2026 — and what they mean for organizations navigating nonstop change. From rapid shifts in AI and evolving workforce structures to the rise of polywork and on-demand upskilling, this conversation breaks down how the future of work is being redefined, and how leaders can prepare now. 

Access the full deep dive on SHRM’s 2026 HR Trends and Predictions here:  https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/webinars/hr-trends-predictions-2026  

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

SHRM HR Trends and Predictions for 2026  

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-trends  

Workforce Planning: The Future of Work  
https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-planning-the-future-of-work  

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Automation and generational shifts are redefining the future of U.S. manufacturing — and the leaders who act now will shape the talent and competitiveness of the next decade. In this conversation with Don Buckner, president and CEO of MadeInUSA.com, we explore what it takes to invest in your people, strengthen blue-collar workforce pipelines, and empower the next generation of manufacturing talent. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

Resources from this Week's Episode - 

 Specialty Credential: Talent Acquisition 

https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-talent-acquisition-specialty-credential-p 

 5 Best Payroll Software for Manufacturing 

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/white-papers/5-best-payroll-software-for-manufacturing  

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