Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world...
How to create a truly inclusive workplace (w/ Master Fixer Stephanie Creary)
DEI efforts are focused on giving everyone in the workplace a fair shot at success – and better positioning organizations to excel at what they do. So why is DEI work under attack? And what are some practical ways to avoid setbacks and continue making progress on these goals? Anne and Frances are joined by Dr. Stephanie Creary, a professor at the Wharton School and expert in building more inclusive organizations. Anne, Frances, and Stephanie discuss how diversity strengthens teams, and share strategies leaders can use to make sure everyone on your team can thrive.
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Quick Fixes: How to manage promotion politics, culture fit, and awkward feedback from your boss
In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener contemplates the downsides of a promotion, the next wants to learn how to REALLY identify a company’s culture, and a final caller needs help interpreting unskilled feedback from their boss. What problems are you dealing with at work right now? Text 234-FIXABLE or email [email protected] to be featured on the show.
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How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t
From vetting resumes to screening candidates, many employers are using AI tools to identify top talent. But what happens when companies start relying on AI to help them decide who to hire or promote… and who to fire? In this episode of The TED AI Show, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, host Bilawal Sidhu speaks with journalist Hilke Schellmann, whose research on the rapidly growing use of AI in the workplace highlights where algorithms are helping – and hurting – business. Hilke shares the surprising (and not surprising) ways AI works in the hiring process, and argues that transparency, regulation, and oversight are essential if AI is going to actually benefit employees and employers. For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts Get more The TED AI show wherever you're listening to this.
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The power of neurodivergence in the workplace (w/ Master Fixer Ludmila Praslova) - Part 2
Looking for a new job can be daunting for everyone. When you’re neurodivergent, the stakes can be even higher in your search for the right role, team, and culture. How can you make the experience less frustrating and more liberating? In part two of Anne and Frances’s conversation with psychologist and author Ludmila Praslova they are joined by a caller who is curious about what his recent autism diagnosis means for his job hunt. The four explore questions about disclosure on the job, how to tell if a role is right for you, and how to use self-awareness to your advantage.What problems are you dealing with at work right now? Call or text 234-FIXABLE or email [email protected] to be featured on the show.
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Unsolicited Advice: Can the Democratic Party move fast and fix things?
The Democratic Party lost big in the 2024 election cycle. What are the lessons party leaders should take from what happened? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances share their thoughts on how the Democratic Party failed to understand what voters needed most. They explore how the party can identify its underlying problems, rebuild trust, and craft a rigorous and optimistic way forward – skills all leaders need in a complex, fast-moving world.
Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world. Oh, did we mention they're also married to each other? Together, Anne and Frances move fast and fix stuff by talking to guest callers about their workplace issues and solving their problems – in 30 minutes or less. Both listeners and guests will receive actionable insights to create meaningful change in the workplace – regardless of their position on the company ladder. If you want to be on Fixable, call our hotline at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253) to leave Anne and Frances a voicemail with your workplace problem.