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Are we in a civility crisis? This week, Van Jones, host of The Van Jones Show and Co-Founder of Rapport, explores how encouraging civility in the workplace is key to maintaining a functioning society. Jones discusses how technology is fueling societal division, and how he believes we can instead foster better communication and understanding.

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This week, Bob Johansen, Futurist from Institute of the Future, outlines action steps leaders can take to prepare for the technologically augmented workplace of tomorrow and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital marketplace. Johansen advocates for a “future-back approach” to leadership vision, positioning leaders to identify patterns of change and navigate the chaotic, evolving business landscape with clarity, intent, and flexibility.

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This week, Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, offers his perspective on how current geopolitical tensions are impacting the future of the global workforce, and why leaders need to be geopolitically aware now. “For employers who may not have thought they needed to think much about politics or geopolitics, they’re quickly coming to the conclusion that foreign policy is going to affect them,” Froman explains.

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This week, Martin Keen, IBM master inventor and host of IBM Technology’s YouTube channel on AI, explores the implications of AI for business leaders and offers practical takeaways for executives. Keen discusses the importance of clear communication when leveraging prompt engineering, “Shadow AI” and governance challenges, and concerns around sustainability, “hallucinations,” and ethical disclosure.

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This week, Zeynep Ton, Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan and founder of the Good Jobs Institute, discusses how low productivity often stems from flawed workplace systems—rather than a lack of capable employees. Ton highlights that improving job quality through systemic changes, rather than simply raising pay, can significantly reduce turnover costs and enhance productivity across organizations.

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This week, Chicago Booth Professor Luigi Zingales discusses how the current dissatisfaction with capitalism stems from a distortion of the system, where meritocracy and fairness are compromised. He highlights the growing frustration, especially among young people, with inequality of opportunity, regulatory capture, and the imbalance between democracy and meritocracy.

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In this episode, Paula Faris addresses workplace challenges faced by working mothers and caregivers, and advocates for both legislative and business-driven solutions to empower these employees. Faris makes the business case for supporting caregivers, arguing that flexible work environments and better support for working parents can lead to increased employee loyalty, productivity, and ultimately, a higher return on investment for companies.

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In this episode, Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School,and the bestselling author of Love Your Enemies, explores how growing polarization and incivility in the U.S. are damaging relationships and businesses. Brooks urges leaders to stand against political divisiveness to maintain productivity in the workplace and contribute to societal unity.

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This week, Duracell VP of R&D Emmanuel Yamoah explores the nuances of financing the future workforce. He emphasizes professional development and mentorship as essential to future readiness—especially as AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace—and explores how leaders can use storytelling to secure investment in innovation and future planning.

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This week, Susie Alegre, an international lawyer and specialist in human rights law and technology, highlights the risks of overreliance on Big Tech and AI, urging leaders to balance innovation with human-centric values.

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