The Edge of Work

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The Edge of Work provides new insights and ideas to help leaders navigate the changing world of work.  In each episode, we’ll talk to  leaders,  practitioners, and innovators to explore new ideas for attracting and developing talent, leadership, and workplace culture, all to help you lead and succeed in a changing world of work.

  1. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Work In Progress: The BS Job Economy, CEO Narratives, and AI Adoption Transformation with Dr. Shonna Waters

    In this Work in Progress segment of The Edge of Work, Al Dea is joined by Dr. Shonna Waters, CEO and Co-Founder of Fractional Insights, to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and the future of work. Together, they assess the possibility of “BS Jobs," debate what a “decline in conscientiousness” really means, and examine why CEO narratives about AI adoption don’t always match reality. Links Shonna’s Website: https://www.fractionalinsights.ai/ Shonna’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-waters/Al’s Website: https://www.al-dea.com/ Articles: Article 1 HereArticle 2 HereArticle 3 HereArticle 4 Here

    48min

  2. 9 DE SET.

    Why AI Adoption Fails - And How Leaders Can Get It Right with Greg Shove

    Greg Shove is the CEO of Section AI, a company helping enterprises and teams become truly AI-enabled. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Greg shares his journey of pivoting Section from an online business school to an AI-powered transformation partner. He discusses why most companies are struggling to adopt AI, the mistakes leaders make when rolling it out, and why the challenge is less about technology and more about change management. Greg also explains how AI is reshaping knowledge work, what employees and leaders need to do to stay relevant, and why the future of learning will look more like personalized coaching than traditional training. Links Newsletter: https://personalmath.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregshove/Website: https://www.sectionai.com/

    38min

  3. 2 DE SET.

    Small Groups, Shared Purpose: Rethinking How to Lead Change with Greg Satell

    Greg Satell is the Author of Cascades: How to Create a Movement That Drives Transformational Change. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Greg joins Al Dea to explore why most organizational change efforts fail and how leaders can spark lasting transformation. Drawing from his front-row experience during Ukraine’s Orange Revolution and 15 years of research, Greg shares the power of “small groups, loosely connected, united by a shared purpose” to drive cultural and behavioral change. He explains why top-down, big-bang launches often trigger resistance, how to find early adopters, and the keys to creating the right conditions for change to spread. Links Website: https://gregsatell.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsatell/Book: https://gregsatell.com/cascades/

    33min

  4. 26 DE AGO.

    Work In Progress: AI Pilots, The Employer-Employee Contract and the Future of Management Consulting with Meg Bear

    Meg Bear is the Co-Host of The Meg and Amy Show. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Meg joins Al Dea to unpack the biggest workplace and technology headlines shaping the future of work. Together, they explore the implications of AI Pilots failing to deliver results, what automation and AI could mean for consulting firms, the potential for a “white collar gig economy” and the evolving nature of the employer-employee contract.  From AI pilots failing to deliver results, to what automation means for consulting firms, and the growing conversation around the white-collar gig economy, Meg offers candid insights grounded in her experience as a tech executive, and now Co-Host of The Meg and Amy Show.  Article Links: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfohttps://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenwolfepereira/2025/07/03/ceos-said-youre-replaceable-prepare-for-the-white-collar-gig-economy/https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/career/at-t-just-made-it-official-workplace-loyalty-is-dead/ar-AA1K4ro4? Other Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbear/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMegandAmyShow

    52min

  5. 19 DE AGO.

    How to Lead Change During Uncertain Times

    In this solo episode of The Edge of Work, Al Dea explores what it really takes to lead change in today’s fast-moving workplace. Drawing from over 25 interviews with senior talent and learning leaders, Al shares six practical, people-centered practices to help leaders guide change more effectively. Whether it's launching a new initiative, navigating a transformation, or adapting to constant disruption, Al walks through a handful of tactical ways to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence to lead change during uncertain times. Links Al Dea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/Work With Al Dea: https://al-dea.com/speaking/

    23min

  6. 12 DE AGO.

    Why Resilience Isn’t Enough: Tasha Eurich on Becoming Shatterproof

    Tasha Eurich is a Principal of The Eurich Group, a New York Times bestselling author, and an executive coach to top leaders around the world. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Tasha joins Al Dea to discuss her latest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos and Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough. They explore why the traditional notion of resilience falls short in today’s workplace, how grit gaslighting holds high performers back, and why self-awareness and purpose are critical for navigating constant change. Tasha also introduces the “shatterproof” framework, a science-backed, four-step roadmap for not just surviving chaos, but growing through it. Links Website: https://www.tashaeurich.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashaeurich/Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tasha-eurich/shatterproof/9780316566551/

    46min

  7. 5 DE AGO.

    Reimagining Learning in the Age of AI: Inside ServiceNow University with Jayney Howson

    Jayney Howson is the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Learning & Development at ServiceNow, where she leads ServiceNow University, an innovative, AI-powered learning platform designed to unlock skill development at scale. In this episode Jayney joins Al Dea to discuss how learning is evolving in the age of AI, why human transformation is essential to business transformation, and how ServiceNow is reimagining learning across its entire ecosystem of employees, customers, and partners. Links Jayney Howson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayney-howson-05677a23/Al Dea: https://www.al-dea.com/ ServiceNow University: https://learning.servicenow.com/now/lxp/home

    37min

  8. 1 DE AGO.

    The Priorities of Today’s Talent and Learning Leaders

    In this solo episode of The Edge of Work, Al Dea shares early insights from his summer research interviews with 20+ senior talent and learning leaders at Fortune 1000 companies. He reveals four key themes shaping their top priorities today: leadership and manager development, AI-driven enablement, change and transformation, and systemic talent and learning. Al also shares insights into what leaders explores what leaders wish they could prioritize and what outdated practices they’re ready to sunset.  Links Al Dea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/Work With Al Dea: https://al-dea.com/speaking/

    30min
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The Edge of Work provides new insights and ideas to help leaders navigate the changing world of work.  In each episode, we’ll talk to  leaders,  practitioners, and innovators to explore new ideas for attracting and developing talent, leadership, and workplace culture, all to help you lead and succeed in a changing world of work.

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  • Criado por
    Al Dea
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2025
  • Episódios
    176
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Edge of Work
  • Site do podcast
    The Edge of Work

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