Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan
Jacob Morgan
The future of work isn't coming. It's already here — and it's moving fast. Future Ready is the podcast for leaders who want to stay ahead of AI, workplace transformation, and the forces reshaping how organizations operate and compete. Hosted by Jacob Morgan, futurist and bestselling author, this is where strategy meets reality.
Every week, two formats in one feed: honest, unfiltered conversations with the CEOs, CHROs, and senior executives actually building the future of work — and sharp, no-fluff daily briefings that take the most important developments in artificial intelligence, AI agents, leadership, hybrid work, and organizational strategy and tell you exactly what they mean for your business.
No hype. No filler. Just the insights, frameworks, and real-world playbooks that help you lead smarter, build resilient teams, and make better decisions in a world that won't slow down.
If you're serious about leading what's next — this is your podcast. Subscribe to Future Ready wherever you listen.
Every week, two formats in one feed: honest, unfiltered conversations with the CEOs, CHROs, and senior executives actually building the future of work — and sharp, no-fluff daily briefings that take the most important developments in artificial intelligence, AI agents, leadership, hybrid work, and organizational strategy and tell you exactly what they mean for your business.
No hype. No filler. Just the insights, frameworks, and real-world playbooks that help you lead smarter, build resilient teams, and make better decisions in a world that won't slow down.
If you're serious about leading what's next — this is your podcast. Subscribe to Future Ready wherever you listen.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 26, 2024 • 11min
Sparks: Yes, Leadership is About YOU!
Leaders like Satya Nadella and Tim Cook show that leadership is about the individual, influencing vision, decision-making, culture, change management, inspiration, and talent development. Former Pepsi CEO's unique approach to developing others focuses on aligning values, mentorship, leadership development, risk-taking, and international experiences for personal and professional growth.
Jul 22, 2024 • 52min
The Flaws And Failures Of DEI Programs | Dr. Frank Dobbin
Dr. Frank Dobbin, Sociology Department Chair at Harvard University, discusses the flaws of DEI programs, critiquing traditional training methods and emphasizing the need for structural changes. Topics include the evolution of DEI, support and backlash in corporate programs, democratizing access to resources, and balancing diversity with team performance.
Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
Sparks: I Just Got Promoted, Now What? How to Lead with Vulnerability in a New Role
Learn how to effectively lead with vulnerability in a new role by balancing authenticity with a commitment to growth. Discover the importance of seeking mentorship, working with a coach, and being open to feedback to build trust and reassurance within your team.
Jul 15, 2024 • 46min
How to Motivate Employees to Work Hard with Tommy Mello, Founder of A1 Garage Doors
Tommy Mello, Founder of A1 Garage Doors, shares his leadership journey, focusing on aligning employee goals with company vision. He emphasizes tough-love leadership, caring about employees' lives, and motivating staff through incentives. The podcast discusses challenges in motivating employees, fostering diversity, fair evaluations, and engaging in open conversations with the team.
Jul 12, 2024 • 11min
Sparks: 10 Things Leaders Should STOP Doing At Work
Marshall Goldsmith, the world's #1 Executive and CEO Coach, shares 10 harmful leadership behaviors that sabotage success. Learn about behaviors like needing to win at all costs and not giving recognition that can damage relationships and hold teams back. Discover practical tips on breaking these bad habits for a more positive work environment.
Jul 8, 2024 • 48min
How To Balance Psychological Safety With Accountability in the Workplace
Dr. Peter Cappelli discusses the balance between psychological safety and accountability in the workplace, touching on how positive psychology can hinder performance, tools to measure psychological safety, historical insights like McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y, and improving team performance while maintaining engagement and accountability.
Jul 5, 2024 • 9min
Sparks: Don't be an NPC! Here's How to be a Main Character in the Workplace
Discover how to shift from being an unnoticed background player to a main character in the workplace by showing up, leading with vulnerability, building relationships, and speaking up. Learn strategies to make a real difference in your career.
Jul 1, 2024 • 43min
CEO of Forbes On How to Transform A Company | Mike Federle
Mike Federle, CEO of Forbes, discusses transforming the company into a digital powerhouse with 140 million users. Topics include tech evolution, revamping newsroom model, balancing politics with media objectivity, leadership changes, capitalism's value to younger generations, and Word of the Year for 2024.
Jun 28, 2024 • 16min
Sparks: 7 Leadership Stereotypes You Should Kill
Discover the harmful leadership stereotypes that could be undermining your career, such as the idea that leaders should never apologize or show emotions. Learn how vulnerability and admitting mistakes can actually strengthen your leadership and improve team trust and performance.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 50min
How Leaders Can Be Strategic Thinkers, With Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
Maurice Ashley, the first African-American Chess Grandmaster, shares insights on strategizing like a Grandmaster, embracing
