Creating Joy at Work with Scott Sonenshein (S3:E9)

Unsatisfying work is literally making people ill, says Scott Sonenshein, co-author of Joy at Work with Netflix organization queen Marie Kondo. He says research proves joy at work does not have to be an oxymoron. He explains why we need to tap into intrinsic motivators instead of free snacks or ping-pong tables. And he shares why leaders play a critical role creating joy at work. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

The Power of Civility + Community with Christine Porath (S3:E8)

Data from 20,000 employees reveals nearly two-thirds have no sense of community at work — and that was before the pandemic. Christine Porath, author of Mastering Community and Master Civility, makes a compelling argument for why community is worth investing in at work and tells us about six pillars of community that will make an impact. Description: (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

The New Inclusive Campus with Moira Fischbacher-Smith (S3:E7)

The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Despite being more than 500 years old, it is leading the way in higher education. We asked Moira Fischbacher-Smith, vice principal of Learning and Teaching, about their strategy to create more inclusive learning environments and how it’s making an impact. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

How the Office Can Boost Energy with Benjamin Laker (S3:E6)

When do meetings do more harm than good? Benjamin Laker, author and professor of leadership at Henley Business School, led research around the effectiveness of meetings and meeting-free workdays. He also studied the four-day work week and suggests we reframe how we think about the workplace now that most meetings are hybrid. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Busting Carbon Myths with Sheri Hickok (S3:E5)

What does it mean when you buy a carbon neutral product? Sheri Hickok, CEO of Climate Impact Partners, helps us understand what makes something carbon neutral and busts some myths about carbon reduction. She simplifies complicated concepts like how to measure carbon and shares how her team’s work fits into bigger picture efforts to address climate change. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Benefits of Foolishness at Work with Poonam Bir Kasturi (S3:E4)

Poonam Bir Kasturi, founder of Daily Dump, created her home composting company in India to change the way people think about food waste and the circular economy. She tells us why we need more foolishness in business and why design can change our mindset. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

The Next Economy Company with Kara Pecknold (S3:E3)

Lots of organizations make commitments around sustainability today — which is a good thing. But some make more progress, much faster than others. So what separates the leaders from the laggards? Kara Pecknold, vice president of regenerative design at frog, shares what she’s learned during her career helping organizations redesign how they do business. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Designing the New Workplace Experience with Jeremy Myerson (S3:E2)

What if instead of designing for the process of work, offices are designed to create positive experiences? Jeremy Myerson, co-author of Unworking and director at WORKTECH Academy, encourages us to rethink long-held assumptions about the workplace and derive some inspiration from the likes of Walt Disney. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Audacious Inclusion with Caroline Casey (S3:E1)

The founder of The Valuable 500, Caroline Casey, also happens to be legally blind. Learn how she started an inclusion revolution in the workplace, why she says hiding her true self was so limiting and her insights into how to create more inclusive workplaces even when everyone’s needs are so different. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

Why We Need Joy at Work

Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, says it’s a huge misconception that joy and work are separate. She shares her radical theory — that a few simple changes to the work environment can make a dramatic difference in how people feel and perform. Read the transcript.

Simon Sinek: Playing an Infinite Game

Simon Sinek, bestselling author of “Start with Why” and “Leaders Eat Last,” challenges long-held conventional notions about business and leadership in his newest book “The Infinite Game.” Hear why he says we’re all unwitting players, why we should stop focusing on our competition and what so many leaders get wrong.

Why Educators Are Better Together

Micro schools, team taught classes, design thinking practices. In this episode, why it’s so crucial for educators to learn from each other. Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart and author of Better Together, joins Steelcase WorkSpace Futures researchers Aileen Strickland-McGee and Gaby Scarritt for a discussion centered around the power of networking in education.