Daily Brief
In just five minutes a day, Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor for Culture Partners, unpacks the latest research, trends and strategies shaping workplace culture, and driving business results.
CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom.
In today’s episode:
- Many leaders are interested in longevity. But what are we actually doing with the time we have?
- Often, a focus on creating more time, doing more and achieving more, can cause us to stop appreciating the moment.
- Sometimes, that future-focused mindset can come from a fear of death, job loss, or failure. But surrendering to the moment can bring us success and happiness.
CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom,
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Reverend Eric J. Hall on Spiritual Care, Whole Person Healing, and Bringing Meaning into Modern Leadership
This week, Jessica sits down with Reverend Eric J. Hall, CEO of the Spiritual Care Association, to explore the often overlooked role of spiritual...
Jon Yaged on Growing a Book Company, Reaching Modern Readers, and Leading in a Changing Publishing Landscape
This week, Jessica sits down with Jon Yaged, CEO and longtime publishing leader, to explore how books, reading habits, and consumer expectations are...
Lothar Schupet on Building a Brand from Scratch, Aligning Culture at Scale, and Leading Through Global Complexity
This week, Jessica sits down with Lothar Schupet, Acting CEO of Zeekr EU, to explore what it really takes to build a premium brand from the ground...
Jerry Golden on Multiplying Team Impact, Translating Between Power Centers, and Leading Through Purpose at Lyft
This week, Jessica sits down with Jerry Golden, Chief Policy Officer at Lyft, for a wide-ranging conversation about how great leaders scale their...
Naren Aryal on Purpose-Driven Publishing, Surrendered Leadership, and Bringing a Book to Life
This week, Jessica sits down with Naren Aryal, CEO of Amplify Publishing Group, to discuss what it really takes to publish a meaningful book—and the...
Sarah Langley on Leading Culture with Intention, Balancing Legacy and Innovation, and Making Work More Human at Scale
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Jeetu Patel on AI at Planetary Scale, Responsible Innovation, and the Future of Human Creativity
This week, Jessica sat down with Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to explore one of the most consequential leadership...
Bill Cheney on Member-First Leadership, Cooperative Finance, and Building Cultures That Serve
This week, Jessica sat down with Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, to explore what it really means to lead in a member-owned,...
Greg Schaefer on Building Mental Grit, Betting on Yourself, and the Entrepreneur’s Endurance Mindset
This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Schaefer, founder of Schaefer Enterprises and a committed endurance athlete, to talk about what it really...
Lenovo’s Calvin Crosslin on Cultivating Inclusive Culture, Employee Advocacy, and Listening at Scale
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This week, Jessica sat down with Stacy Martinet, Chief Communications Officer at Adobe, a global leader in digital experiences and creativity tools....
Eventbrite’s Julia Hartz on Building Resilient Culture, Leading with Empathy, and Redefining Connection in a Post-Pandemic World
This week, Jessica sat down with Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing and event technology platform. In...
Alorica’s Max Schwendner & Mike Clifton on Co-CEO Unity, Curiosity-Driven Growth, and Leading with Decisiveness
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This week, Jessica sat down with Matthew Owenby, Chief Strategy Officer at Aflac, an American insurance company and the largest provider of...
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This week, Jessica sat down with Mike Dolen, the founder and CEO of Humancore, an AI powered platform designed to help managers lead better in real...
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This week, Jessica sat down with Bart Fanelli, founder of Skillibrium and a longtime operator with deep experience leading revenue teams inside...
Kyndryl’s Victoria Pelletier on Navigating Change and Being Unstoppable
This week, Jessica sat down with Victoria Pelletier, a bold and boundary-breaking executive who became a Fortune 500 COO at just 24 and has been...
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This week, Jessica sat down with Tendü Yogurtçu, the Chief Technology Officer of Precisely, which powers data integrity for more than 90 of the...
Ontra’s Megan Hansen on Empathy, Purpose, and The Power of “And”
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Palo Alto Network’s Nikesh Arora on Leadership, Listening, and Non-Linear Thinking
This week, Jessica is joined by Nikesh Arora, the chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks. When he joined the company in 2018, Nikesh had no...
Service Express’ Ron Alvesteffer on Service, Accountability, and People-First Culture
This week, Jessica is joined by Ron Alvesteffer, the President and CEO of Service Express. Ron doesn’t just talk about people-first culture, he...
ABM’s Raúl Valentin on Fairness, Humility, and Collaboration in Leadership
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Denny’s’ Kelli Valade on Feeding the Soul and Making People Feel Seen
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The Inspired Performance Institute’s Dr. Don Wood on Resetting Trauma and Maximizing Performance
This week, Jessica is joined by Dr. Don Wood, CEO of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of a program to help people reset and reprocess...
Wellby Financial’s Monique Robertson-Gunter on Creating Experiences, Purpose Fit, and a Culture of Continuous Growth
This week, Jessica is joined by Monique Robertson-Gunter, Chief Experience Officer at Wellby Financial. Monique explains how Wellby reshaped its...
ConstantContact’s Frank Vella on Scaling Culture, Remote Work, and Being in the People Business
This week Jessica is joined by Frank Vella, the CEO of Constant Contact. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss Frank’s philosophy of being in...
KKR’s Pete Stavros on Shared Ownership and CEO Empathy
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Accenture’s Karalee Close on Change Management, Responsible AI, and Harnessing Technology for Human Potential
Accenture’s Karalee Close on Change Management, Responsible AI, and Harnessing Technology for Human Potential Karalee Close, Accenture’s Global Lead...
Aviatrix’s Doug Merritt on Daily Effort, Long-Term Thinking, and Learning from Failure
Doug Merritt, Chairman, CEO, and President of Aviatrix, joins Jessica to discuss his process-centered philosophy in life and business, which focuses...
1-800-FLOWERS’ Jim McCann on Community Connections, Investing in Employees, and the Future of Work
Jim McCann, Founder and CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS, shares his story as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and thought leader who turned a single flower...
Thrive Market’s Nick Green on Long-Term Thinking, Healthy Living, and Building a Mission-Driven Business
Nick Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Market, shares how the drive to make healthier eating more accessible has shaped the company from the very...
Cisco’s Guy Diedrich on Shared Vulnerability, Core Values, and Connecting the World
Dr. Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and the Global Innovation Officer at Cisco, shares his story as a key player in global digitization and the...
Yelp’s Carmen Amara on Empathy in Leadership and the Future of Remote Work
Carmen Amara, Chief People Officer at Yelp, shares her journey into HR, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose in work and creating a...
Steve Pruett Talks Leadership, Resilience, and Growth Cycles
Steve Pruett, Executive Chairman of Cox Media Group, shares his remarkable journey from a humble upbringing to leading one of the largest media...
The Evolving Role of HR: How Leadership, Culture, and AI Shape the Future with Josh Bersin
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Leading with Integrity: Scott Wine on Faith, Discipline, and Transforming Company Culture
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Unlocking Leadership Magic: Scott Syphax on Rediscovering Purpose and Empowering CEOs
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Lead From The Middle with Dan Streetman, CEO of Tanium
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Navigating Leadership and Culture with Paulo Pisano of Booking.com
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Transforming Global Culture with Tara Ataya of Hootsuite
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Johnny C. Taylor of SHRM: Navigating Leadership and Inclusion
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Aron Ain: Leading with Trust and Purpose
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Daniel Lamarre of Cirque du Soleil: Making Creativity Your Strategic Advantage
Daniel Lamarre, the visionary leader behind Cirque du Soleil's global success, shares his journey of nurturing one of the most innovative...
How Can Small Businesses Grow? Colette Moore, Director of SBDC, Reveals Winning Tactics
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How Neuroscience and Psychology Impact Your Leadership – Jean Gomes
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Think You’re Not Creative? Kyle Scheele Will Change Your Mind on Creativity and Leadership
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Why Equinox Employees Never Hate Mondays – CPO Reveals Their Secret!
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Adam Hergenrother’s Mindset Formula to Unlock Business Success in Any Organization
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