Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan The Future of Work

Why does throwing perks at employees not create lasting engagement? In today’s workplace, many companies try to woo and retain top talent with attractive perks like free food, unlimited vacation, and even on-site massages. However, the core problem is that perks do not address the fundamental aspects of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. What should companies focus on instead to foster a genuinely engaged workforce? In today’s leadership spark, I talk about why perks are not a sustainable strategy and explore the deeper, more effective approach of focusing on employee experience.
 
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Ali Abdaal, recognized as a top productivity expert, shares his unique methods to enhance efficiency and productivity through simple, yet effective strategies. In this exclusive episode, Ali will detail four key techniques that have driven his success: the AM5 morning ritual for setting daily priorities, the Five-Minute Rule to combat procrastination, the power of single-tasking over multitasking, and the importance of conducting a structured weekly review. Each strategy is designed to optimize everyday efficiency, helping leaders to focus their efforts and achieve more with less. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Ali Abdaal is a former doctor turned productivity expert after he started posting videos online about how to study for medical exams. Today his Youtube channel has around 5.5 million subscribers and people from around the world tune in to hear his productivity tips. Today Ali is going to share how to identify productivity bottlenecks and ways to solve them, why intrinsic motivators are more powerful than extrinsic ones, the importance of NICE goals, and how to make work more enjoyable so that you can stay productive.
 
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Most people want to get into a leadership role, yet few are actually able to do it. What’s the secret to success? I’ve interviewed and worked with thousands of leaders over the years and there 5 simple yet effective strategies that the world’s top leaders use to get ahead. In today’s leadership spark, I’ll break down what these strategies are including: taking initiative by tackling tough jobs, showing vulnerability to build trust, excelling at your current duties, shifting your focus on tasks to supporting your team, and being mindful of your self-image. Mastering these tips will help you stand out as a leader and move up in your career.


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Mastering peak performance requires more than discipline and skill—it demands a profound understanding of one’s psychology. Dr. Michael Gervais, a renowned performance psychologist, shares his proven tested strategies to enhance psychological resilience and boost performance in high-pressure situations. In this exclusive episode, Dr. Gervais will break down the core psychological principles employed by top performers and provide practical tools for stress management, mindfulness, and cultivating a powerful performance mindset. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to transform your approach to personal and professional challenges. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Every leader aims to maximize their potential and that of their teams, but mastering the complexities of human psychology is a formidable challenge. Dr. Michael Gervais is considered by many to be the world’s #1 performance psychologist focused on unlocking potential during high-pressure environments. From working with three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh and daredevil spaceman Felix Baumgartner who jumped from 120,000 feet, his techniques have proven effective across a spectrum of disciplines. In today’s episode we talk about why fearing others’ opinions can keep you from reaching your full potential, the dangers of tying your self-worth to performance metrics, and I’ll also share the things that make leaders feel most vulnerable at work and why.
 
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