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
Mar 22, 2024 • 12min
Sparks: Four Powerful Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome with four powerful strategies: support actions with data and stories, use it as a motivator for interpersonal skills, acknowledge your true capabilities, and engage in positive self-talk. Transform feelings of inadequacy into tools for personal growth and empowerment.
Mar 18, 2024 • 51min
Guy Kawasaki On How to Develop a Leadership Mindset With The Three G's: Growth, Grit & Grace
Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and former evangelist at Apple, discusses the three pillars of successful leadership: Growth, Grit, and Grace. He emphasizes the significance of continuous learning, resilience, and self-improvement to elevate leadership style. The podcast explores inspiring stories of remarkable individuals like Julia Child and Kristi Yamaguchi, highlighting the importance of vulnerability and passion pursuit for personal growth. Leaders will gain practical strategies for making a lasting impact in their field.
Mar 15, 2024 • 15min
Sparks: How To Speak So That Other People Will Listen: 8 Tips for Persuasive Communication & Impactful Speaking
Learn how to elevate your communication skills with 8 strategies for persuasive speaking. From mastering tone and pitch to engaging through storytelling, this episode provides valuable tips for speaking confidently. Discover how to manage nervousness and enhance presentation skills to excel in your leadership career.
Mar 11, 2024 • 34min
Want Better Ideas? Get People BACK Into The Office! Stanford GSB Professor Jonathan Levav From The If/Then Podcast
Today's episode is actually courtesy of the Stanford Graduate School of Business that just released a new podcast called If/Then. This is an episode from that program and it features professor Jonathan Levav exploring hybrid work vs in-person work and what approach generates the best ideas. Leaders will learn about the tradeoffs managers must consider when determining workplace modalities and what the best practices are for adapting processes and connections to a distributed environment. Tune in to learn strategies for maximizing innovation and engagement as you navigate the future of work. Listen to more episodes of If/Then here: https://link.chtbl.com/cjXV4SRE?sid=GreatLeadership ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
Mar 8, 2024 • 15min
Sparks: 5 Essential Secrets to Conquering Work Stress
Learn essential secrets for conquering work stress, including meditation for clarity, healthy habits for strength, self-compassion for management, and hobbies for relaxation. Understand the importance of identifying temporary challenges versus toxic environments and the power of walking away for mental and physical well-being. Explore personal anecdotes, effective strategies, and insights from top leaders in stress management.
Mar 4, 2024 • 49min
Chess MASTER Unveils Game-Changing Strategies for Strategic Thinking and Winning in the Workplace | Danny Rensch
International chess master Danny Rensch discusses applying chess strategies to leadership, self-improvement, and decision-making. Topics include parallels between chess and business, navigating growth while maintaining values, vulnerability in leadership, strategic thinking in AI, and scaling remote corporate cultures.
Mar 1, 2024 • 15min
Sparks: 5 Game-Changing Tactics To Succeed At Work
Learn practical strategies for succeeding at work by prioritizing leader fit, delivering 10% more than expected, and embracing vulnerability. Gain insights on finding the right mentors, shifting to an ownership mindset, and choosing reliable advisors for career growth.
Feb 26, 2024 • 47min
The Passion Expert: How To Use Intrinsic Motivation & The Four Pillars of Purpose To Become A Better Leader | John Miles
Best-selling author John Miles shares strategies for cultivating purpose and potential in leadership. Topics include handling toxic influences with compassion, using the Passion Struck model's four pillars, emotional intelligence, anxiety management for peak performance, and differences between gardener and servant leadership.
Feb 23, 2024 • 34min
Sparks: Tom Peters On How Leaders Should Want to be Remembered & Leave a Lasting Legacy
Leadership isn't just about success; it's about impact. Jack Welch's financial-driven approach and Elon Musk's struggles with interpersonal relations showcase the pitfalls of traditional leadership. Tom Peters, best-selling author Thinkers50 inductee into the hall of fame, argues for a shift towards nurturing growth and fostering a positive work culture. In this leadership spark, Tom talks about the difference between being remembered for what you did at work and who you were as a person. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
Feb 19, 2024 • 45min
How To Overcome Your Fear and Ego & Turn Failure into Success: The Science of Failing Well | Dr. Amy Edmondson Author of "Right Kind of Wrong"
Dr. Amy Edmondson, Harvard Prof. and author, discusses creating a culture that learns from failure. She distinguishes between basic, complex, and intelligent failures, emphasizing the value of the latter. The episode offers leaders a roadmap to build trust, encourage sharing missteps, and adopt a mindset of psychological safety and intelligent risk-taking.
