182 episodes

Redefining Work is a podcast exploring the new world of work. Each week I sit down with big thinkers and doers shaping what work looks like today - and tomorrow. The podcast spotlights mavericks, innovators, boundary-pushers, creators, builders, and convention crushers. It’s a conversational format bringing real insights, experience, and stories from a range of business leaders around the world.

Redefining Work Lars Schmidt

    • Business

Redefining Work is a podcast exploring the new world of work. Each week I sit down with big thinkers and doers shaping what work looks like today - and tomorrow. The podcast spotlights mavericks, innovators, boundary-pushers, creators, builders, and convention crushers. It’s a conversational format bringing real insights, experience, and stories from a range of business leaders around the world.

    Kim Scott on Bringing Radical Candor — and Respect — to Work

    Kim Scott on Bringing Radical Candor — and Respect — to Work

    On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Kim Scott, author of the classic, “Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity.” People need to know that you care about them, but at the same time, you do them a disservice if you don’t help them grow. Listen in to learn how to give — and receive — radical candor to help everyone on your team feel safe to grow.

    • 52 min
    Navigating Nonlinear Careers (the Riff special episode)

    Navigating Nonlinear Careers (the Riff special episode)

    Welcome to the latest special Redefining Work episode of The Riff, co-hosted by Lars Schmidt, AJ Thomas, and Q Hamirani. In this lively discussion, they dive deep into the world of non-linear careers, including personal anecdotes from their own experience, offering valuable advice for those navigating their professional journeys.

    • 21 min
    Kandi Wiens on Helping People Build Burnout Immunity

    Kandi Wiens on Helping People Build Burnout Immunity

    On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Kandi Wiens, University of Pennsylvania senior fellow and author of the new book “Burnout Immunity.” Find out how you can build resilience to burnout and learn to thrive at work.

    • 39 min
    Breaking the HR Mold: Vanesa Cotlar on Transforming HR and People Operations

    Breaking the HR Mold: Vanesa Cotlar on Transforming HR and People Operations

    In this episode of the Redefining Work podcast, host Lars Schmidt sits down with Vanesa Cotlar, VP of People and Culture at PolicyMe, to explore the transformative changes in HR. Vanesa shares her journey from a solo HR professional to leading a dynamic team, discusses the evolution and increased visibility of the HR field, and offers insights on building trust with the C-suite and mastering remote work.

    • 38 min
    Canva’s Amy Schultz on Designing Better Recruitment Experiences

    Canva’s Amy Schultz on Designing Better Recruitment Experiences

    On this episode of Redefining Work, I’m joined by Amy Schultz, global head of talent acquisition at Canva. We discuss Amy's career journey from LinkedIn to Canva, how Canva uses visual storytelling in its recruiting processes, and Amy's perspective on generative AI in recruiting.

    • 40 min
    Redefining DEI: Rocki Howard’s Vision for Inclusive Workplaces

    Redefining DEI: Rocki Howard’s Vision for Inclusive Workplaces

    Rocki Howard is a leading voice on building inclusive workplaces and the founder of Diversiology.io, an advisory and community firm that empowers SMBs to build high-performing, engaged, and inclusive cultures. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience for our Amplify Talent Community VIP webinar series. Rocki and I discussed various aspects of her recent entrepreneurial journey, the state of DEI today, the importance of intersectionality, and much more.

    • 47 min

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