Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered
Business & Economics Podcasts
Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work? In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listeners and viewers will be treated to recreated scenes, special audio clips and intriguing interviews with top experts across the globe. It's brought to you by Korn Ferry and our thought-leadership magazine, Briefings. Check out more: https://krnfy.bz/3tjwRqS
Location:
United States
Description:
Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work? In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listeners and viewers will be treated to recreated scenes, special audio clips and intriguing interviews with top experts across the globe. It's brought to you by Korn Ferry and our thought-leadership magazine, Briefings. Check out more: https://krnfy.bz/3tjwRqS
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.kornferry.com
Episodes
Briefings: A Workplace on Fire
4/26/2024
Two experts tell us what leaders can do to tackle this health issue at work.
Duration:00:15:58
Briefings: A Brand-New Brand for Gen Z
4/19/2024
In a sea change for the cruise industry, Gen Zers are now the age group most keen on taking a cruise vacation—69% describe themselves as either “very or somewhat interested.” Two experts share how cruise lines as well as other industries are transforming to catch the youngest crop of adult consumers.
For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.
Duration:00:16:31
Briefings: Won't You Be My (Work) Friend?
4/5/2024
Only two in ten workers claim to have a best friend in the office and it’s a number that keeps falling. It's a serious issue for corporate leaders keen to drive culture, which data shows can be responsible for up to one third of a firm’s market value. We speak to a journalist and a leadership expert to get to the bottom of this camaraderie conundrum.
For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.
Duration:00:16:27
Briefings: Promotion Puzzle 2024
4/1/2024
Despite a resilient economy, coveted corner offices hang in the balance with companies projected to promote 10% fewer employees this year than last. A top career coach shares her secrets to moving up the company ladder when the going gets tough. For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast and follow us on www.instagram.com/kornferry.
Duration:00:13:55
Briefings: How Deep Can the Wellness Well Go?
3/22/2024
Should companies cover pricey weight loss drugs, better sleep aids, and more mental health support? As the definition of corporate wellness now extends way past offering yoga classes and healthy snacks, companies must decide if they can afford this next level of aid or risk being labeled as “wellbeing washers.”
Duration:00:14:29
Briefings: The Myth of Peak Performance
3/8/2024
The majority of S&P (Standard & Poor’s) 500 companies are beating their quarterly earnings estimates, but how can firms keep up this peak performance? Famed author, Daniel Goleman and Olympic silver medalist, Mark Richardson offer some unique options for both firms and individuals.
Duration:00:16:35
Briefings: A New Era of Micromanagement
2/29/2024
Are companies micromanaging workers to death? Eight in 10 firms plan to use technology to track office attendance this year. Even sick days are being questioned. Firms say they need to clamp down on abuses that started after the pandemic, but we talk to two experts on how this critical breakdown in trust can be a blow to the bottom line.
Duration:00:16:36
Briefings: Work in The Age of Ageism
2/16/2024
At some point between the ages of 50 and 59, half of workers will lose their jobs. Some are voluntarily stepping away, but the vast majority are being laid off or pushed out—even in countries where ageism is illegal. We talk to a 72-year-old job seeker and a top career coach to find out what seasoned professionals can do to even the odds.
Duration:00:15:16
Briefings: Back to AI School
2/9/2024
More and more execs are heading back to top universities to bone up on the hottest new technology of the day, artificial intelligence. But with a price tag of up to $15k, are these AI executive education courses worth it? We chat with two leading education experts to get the full scoop.
Duration:00:15:44
Briefings: The Unstuck Career
2/5/2024
Is your career going nowhere fast? Maybe the new CEO wants a new team or AI threatens to make people redundant. Experts say more people are struggling in this economy to climb the corporate ladder. Two top career experts discuss ways to get out of a career rut.
Duration:00:15:47
Briefings: PE - The New Long Game
1/29/2024
Is the multi-trillion dollar world of private equity undergoing a quiet revolution? An industry known for rapidly buying and flipping companies is now holding them longer—creating a whole new challenge around managing people. We talk to two experts about PE's new leadership playbook for 2024 and beyond.
Duration:00:14:51
Briefings: Giving Workers Bad News… The Good Way?
1/23/2024
"I have some difficult news." How top corporate players deliver difficult news to employees could be the difference between courageous leadership and going viral in all the wrong ways. With four in ten firms planning layoffs this year and over half of CEOs expecting economic gloom, we take a deep dive into how to get this critical communication just right.
Duration:00:15:37
Briefings: Death (or Rebirth) of a Salesman?
1/8/2024
Don't trust salespeople? Turns out you’re not alone—our data shows only 21% of corporate buyers engage sellers early in the selling process. That's a potential problem for companies—especially as high-level buyers tighten budgets. We speak to a sales team whisperer to learn what today's top corporate sellers are doing to win deals.
Duration:00:15:28
Briefings: When Payday Becomes Public
12/21/2023
With new regulations requiring companies to post salaries ranges, firms are facing a lot of awkward conversations from workers who feel underpaid. Yet many companies still don't seem ready for this. In this Briefings podcast episode, a leading pay expert discusses what steps smart leaders can take.
Duration:00:13:42
Briefings: Shopping Spree? Or Crime Spree?
12/11/2023
The holiday season is upon us but the recent wave of retail crime in big cities has made shoppers and employees more jittery than jolly. Three retail experts tell us how retail leaders are addressing a peak season dilemma.
Duration:00:15:07
Briefings: The Job Hunt - The Best and Worst of Times
11/30/2023
Does anybody understand this job market? Despite low unemployment, nearly half of Americans say the current job outlook is “bad.” But fear not! In this episode of Briefings podcast, we chat with two top experts on how to land a gig in the best and worst of times—and ask for more money.
Duration:00:14:31
Briefings: Vibing with Gen Z
11/21/2023
Does Gen Z have what it takes to make it in the workplace? Three in four leaders say this new generation is “difficult” to work with—so much so that almost half of firms are offering them so-called “etiquette” classes. But is there something leaders are missing out about this group? We speak to a leadership expert on how to bridge a crucial generation gap.
Duration:00:15:03
Briefings: The (office) party's over
11/10/2023
When did office parties become such major snooze fests? Company social events are crucial for culture, but a recent poll found that 35% of employees can’t stand them. We chat with one of America’s top corporate event hosts and a Korn Ferry culture expert to learn what firms can do to bring back the fun.
Duration:00:13:29
Briefings: AI—Pie in the Sky or Pie in Your Face?
11/2/2023
By last count, there were almost 58,000 AI firms globally—enough to fill a football stadium. Each has some amazing tools that do everything from creating avatars for leaders to concocting entire marketing plans. But how does a company know which tool they can trust? We chat with a pair of AI experts on this mounting dilemma.
For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast
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Duration:00:13:36
Briefings: Your Money…or Your Data
10/26/2023
What happens when a company is hacked? Turns out a little-known network of small firms quietly negotiates with the bad guys to get the data back for the company. We take a rare, behind-the-scenes look at ransomware, which one survey found is now the number one concern for the C-suite.
For more information, check out www.kornferry.com/briefings-podcast
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Duration:00:13:32