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CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
In just five minutes a day, Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor for Culture Partners, unpacks the latest research, trends and strategies shaping workplace culture, and driving business results. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom.
Episodes
- CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
2025 Workplace Culture Trends To Watch
In today's episode, we look at Jessica's 2025 workplace culture trends that you should be paying attention to: Trump Administration Uncertainty. AI-powered…
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The Power of Transparency
In today's episode: Executives often fear sharing information with employees for fear of causing panic. Honesty is appreciated, even when it comes with bad…
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Your Personal Prime Mover
In today's episode: A leader needs to know their own "why"--their fundamental motivation. Is it service? Influence? Impact? This prime mover might change over…
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Steve Pruett Talks Leadership, Resilience, and Growth Cycles
Steve Pruett, Executive Chairman of Cox Media Group, shares his remarkable journey from a humble upbringing to leading one of the largest media organizations…
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An Organization's Purpose
In today's episode: An organization should have a clear, simple purpose. "Our purpose is to..." followed by six words or less. When this purpose permeates an…
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Jessica on NewsNation: RTO and the Culture of Bureaucracy
In today's episode from Merit Street: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to use return-to-office mandates to convince large portions of government workers to…
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Thoughtful Communication in a Global Company
In today's episode: While tomorrow is Thanksgiving for Americans, it's just another Thursday for the rest of the world. Global companies often keep that in…
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Jaguar's New Ad and Branding
In today's episode: The new Jaguar ad has seen backlash that claims it's "too woke"-- but we can't know the ad's effectiveness until we see the sales numbers…
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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: What DOGE Means For RTO
In today's episode from Merit Street: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have promised "large-scale firings" in the federal workforce, partly through…
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AI-Powered Empathy and the Dangers of Virtual Harmony
In today's episode: AI tools are promising the ability to rephrase our messages in ways that better-suit their recipients. There's some hope that this…
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Jessica on Merit TV: The Future of AI Agents
In today's episode from Merit Street: Microsoft has plans for widespread use of AI agents, but AI still represents more hype than capability at this point. In…
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Women's Health in the Workplace
In today's episode: Women experience health issues that men don't. In their fifties and sixties, that includes hot flashes as a part of menopause. Sometimes…
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Combining Personal and Professional Growth
In today's episode: Both personal and professional problems can be opportunities for personal growth; when employees experience that growth, it's also good for…
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Jessica on FOX: How Trump's Victory Will Impact Union Workers
In today's episode from: President-elect Trump has been unclear about his position on union regulation, but very clear on an immigration crackdown. CEOs should…
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Accountability: The New Competitive Edge
In today's episode: In today's economy, information is cheap and skills can be learned. The new competitive edge is an honest, accountable mindset. People want…
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Setting Goals By Working Backwards
In today's episode: People think of their future selves as entirely different people. That makes realistic long-term goal setting difficult. Goals and outcomes…
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The Threat Of Automation
In today's episode: As workers fight for more expensive packages, automation starts to look more and more appealing for management. The promise is that we'll…
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ICYMI: A Masterclass in Culture with IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin
From leading IKEA, one of the world's largest furniture brands, to championing sustainability and innovation, Jesper Brodin's journey is a remarkable tale of…
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Creativity Is Everywhere
In today's episode: Creativity isn't just art and poetry; it's fundamentally about problem-solving and creating novel solutions. Companies are looking for ways…
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A Threatened Mass Strike In 2028
In today's episode: The call is out for a mass, simultaneous strike in 4 years; it would effect hundreds of thousands of workers across industries. Workers are…
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The Modern Need For Growth
In today's episode: Nowadays, investors prioritize explosive growth over everything else--even profit is a secondary concern. The result is companies…
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Tesla, Consumer Sentiment, and the Cost of Living
In today's episode: The cost of living continues to rise; people who make minimum wage have been priced out of one-bedroom apartment rentals in most major…
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A Company as a Society
In today's episode: Companies are analogous to societies: they work best when the organization strives to work for everyone, regardless of ambition, skill, and…
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Know Your Numbers
In today's episode: Small businesses and entrepreneurs need to know their numbers: where they stand and what they need to succeed. Don't run from resources…
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Jessica on NBC: Starbucks' RTO Plan
In today's episode from: The new CEO of Starbucks plans to bring all employees into the office for three to five days a week--part of a larger trend in…
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Three Scary Leadership Practices To Avoid
In today's spooky episode, three bad leadership practices to avoid: The Poisoned Apple of Favoritism. Don't gravitate toward people who are visible or like…
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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: The RTO Regression
In today's episode: A lot of companies are pushing return-to-office mandates as if COVID was just a blip; in reality, culture has fundamentally changed…
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The Evolving Role of HR: How Leadership, Culture, and AI Shape the Future with Josh Bersin
Josh Bersin, industry analyst and founder of The Josh Bersin Company, joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to dive into the evolving role of HR and its influence on…
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How Different Cultures Get Different Results
In today's episode: Culture is a set of unwritten rules about what's valued and rewarded; it's often set by the founders, and it's hard to change. A company's…
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The Early-Career Search For Meaning
In today's episode: For many young professionals, the biggest issue isn't necessarily pay or hours--it's the feeling that their work lacks meaning. But…
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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: What Boeing Got Wrong
In today's episode: Boeing's striking workers and executives are coming closer to a deal, but it's still not there yet. Boeing is a good example of a company…
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Crafting The Employee Journey
In today's episode: You can let culture happen to you, or you can craft it intentionally to get results. A good place to start is with the employee journey…
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Creating Experiences That Build Culture
In today's episode: Per the results pyramid, results are created by actions. Actions come from beliefs. Beliefs are shaped by experiences. To build…
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Failures in Corporate Communication
In today's episode: Corporate communications teams try to sanitize the information coming to employees are fighting a losing battle. With modern information…
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Aligning Purpose, Strategy, and Culture
In today's episode: Aligning purpose, strategy, and culture drives revenue growth. A company's purpose is its reason for existing, outside of revenue, in six…
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The Visibility Obsession
In today's episode: In making decisions about promotions and hiring, businesses often make the mistake of prioritizing visibility over results. But there are…
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How Integrity Fosters Success
In today's episode: Integrity is a tough value to maintain in a world full of tempting choices. But when a leader loses their integrity, the culture soon…
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Culture Is The New Four-Letter Word
In today's episode: Employee decisions driven by an organization's culture. It's often said that the ROI on culture isn't as clear-cut as other investments…
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Leading with Integrity: Scott Wine on Faith, Discipline, and Transforming Company Culture
Dr. Jessica Kriegel interviews Scott Wine, former CEO of Polaris and CNH Industrial, as they explore his leadership journey, rooted in faith, discipline, and a…
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Change The People Or Change The People
In today's episode: Part of accountability for a leader is explaining expectations--and helping people achieve them. The whole organization knows when a part…
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Jessica at UKG Aspire: The Results Pyramid
In today's episode: Results come from actions. Actions are driven by belief. Beliefs are built by experiences. Current results--for better or worse--are a…
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Discernment Over Data
In today's episode: Good business requires more than just data--it's about the human element of discernment, decision-making, and interpreting what the data…
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The Labor Market Blame-Game
In today's episode: It's not that nobody wants to work anymore--young people are just expecting fair wages, non-toxic workplaces, and fulfilling work. And this…
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Ghost Job Postings
In today's episode: It's growing increasingly common for companies to put up "ghost job" postings that they never intend to hire for. This is for three main…
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Fixing Wall Street Culture with Wais Achikzad and Patrick Curtis
Dr. Jessica Kriegel is joined by Wais Achikzad, a senior consultant at Culture Partners with extensive experience in investment banking, and Patrick Curtis…
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The Wall Street Attrition Problem
In today's episode: Despite its high salaries and "work hard, play hard" lifestyle, Wall Street is burning through young workers. In the long run, this is bad…
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Destigmatizing Mental Health Care
In today's episode: The pandemic opened up a lot of conversations about mental health care, as more people were visibly struggling. Despite those advances…
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Jessica on Bloomberg Radio: What's Next for the Longshoremen
In today's episode: The longshoremen strike is over, for now--they've agreed on a wage increase, but the automation question is still open. The union's…
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Jessica on Scripps News: The Longshoreman Strike
In today's episode: The longshoremen on strike have a lot more leverage than the last few large strikes we've seen. Increased wages are an easy sell for the…
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The East Coast Longshoreman Strike
In today's episode: The longshoremen going on strike are a high-skilled workforce who deal with valuable cargo; they have a lot of power, but job insecurity is…
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Unlocking Leadership Magic: Scott Syphax on Rediscovering Purpose and Empowering CEOs
Scott Syphax joins Dr. Jessica Kriegel to reflect on his dynamic career as the former CEO of the Nehemiah Corporation and current strategic advisor to Fortune…
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Getting The Most Out Of A Board
In today's episode: Corporate boards can become chaotic messes when their role in a company is unclear or misaligned with management. Sometimes, management…
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An Open Letter to Delta CEO Ed Bastian
In today's episode: Delta Airlines fosters a culture of community engagement. But in the wake of the Crowdstrike disaster, CEO Ed Bastian is quoted saying it…
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The Dangers of For-Profit AI
In today's episode: OpenAI's CTO, Mira Murati, has left the company at the same time OpenAI is becoming for-profit. That's a dangerous incentive for the…
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Are Corporate Surveys Valuable?
In today's episode: Employee surveys can be incredibly valuable, but they're often just used as validation tools for executives. Results should be shared with…
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The Gender Pay Gap Has Widened
In today's episode: The gender pay gap widened last year, for the first time in decades. Gender diversity in leadership is directly correlated with growth and…
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"Culture" Doesn't Sell Anymore
In today's episode: The era of employee-centric practices is over--now companies are cutting costs and laying people off. Large companies firing 10-20% of…
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Plans Are Useless, But Planning Is Essential
In today's episode: Often, the best career planning happens in the rearview mirror. Specific plans are almost guaranteed to be derailed. But the act of…
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Will Salaries Go Up Next Year?
In today's episode: American salaries are forecasted to go up by an average of 3.5% next year. Executives face a balancing act: paying enough to retain…
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Anticipate Resistance To Change
In today's episode: Any change to an organization will face resistance for rational reasons: lack of trust, switching costs, competing commitments, and change…