As the year winds down, many of us reflect on our work, our personal lives, and the balance (or lack thereof) between the two. In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel talks with Brigid Schulte, the best-selling author of Overwhelmed and Over Work, about the culture of work and how it shapes our lives. Brigid’s research spans countries like Iceland, Japan, and the U.S., giving her unique insights into how different cultures approach work-life balance and productivity.Brigid shares why the pressure to love our work and work non-stop is unsustainable and harmful. As technology—especially AI—reshapes the future of work, it’s time to reassess how we define success and productivity. Is more work really better work? Together, Jessi and Brigid discuss how small changes in our work culture can lead to less stress, greater fulfillment, and healthier work-life balance. They also explore the importance of creating work cultures that prioritize well-being alongside productivity.In this episode, you’ll learn how to challenge outdated work norms and how to design a more sustainable future for work, life, and everything in between. Plus, hear Scott Olster discuss his recent read Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari.

In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Max Bennett, AI entrepreneur and author of A Brief History of Intelligence. Max takes us on a fascinating journey through evolution of intelligence, from the first brain 600 million years ago to the artificial intelligence of today. Drawing from his experience in building AI for marketers and now as the founder of Alby—an AI startup—Max offers a unique perspective on how we think about and design intelligent systems. Max’s insights are especially timely, given the growing ethical debates around AI’s role in our lives. This episode dives into some of the most important questions we face as AI becomes increasingly embedded in our personal and professional lives. As AI continues to automate more jobs and shape new industries, Max also offers a thought-provoking perspective on how we might continue to find purpose in a world where machines take over more tasks. This conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of AI, ethics, and the impact of automation on society. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

This month marks two years since OpenAI launched its first free version of ChatGPT to the general public. In these two years, generative AI has become a transformative force across industries.  Last year, we asked listeners how they were using AI at work and in life. You answered, and Jessi sat down with LinkedIn Technology Editor, Tanya Dua to share these listener experiences and to break down how ChatGPT is changing the way we work. Today, we bring you that 2023 episode, plus a few updates from Jessi and Tanya. Together they examine what's changed, what's improved, and what challenges remain.examine what’s changed, what's improved, and what challenges remain. From storytelling and coding to philosophical debates, listeners have pushed ChatGPT to its limits and seen firsthand its potential—and its pitfalls. Tanya shares her thoughts on how tools like ChatGPT 4.0 have advanced, with improved accuracy and the ability to pick up on nuanced cues. Jessi and Tanya discuss how professionals across fields are using generative AI in creative, time-saving ways—sometimes “on the sly”—and reflect on how AI is changing day-to-day tasks, especially through fine-tuned models designed for specific applications like customer service and healthcare. Whether you’re an early adopter or just curious about AI, this episode offers an insightful look into how ChatGPT has transformed our understanding of work, creativity, and collaboration. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

What makes a brand memorable? Why do some brands feel like home, while others remain simply functional? In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel speaks with industry experts Steven Wolfe Pereira and Marisa Thalberg, who share insights from years of leadership in branding and marketing. They break down the essentials of brand-building, explaining why it's crucial not only for businesses but also for personal career growth. Steven and Marisa reveal why defining a brand’s purpose and promise is key to making it memorable and effective, offering actionable strategies for crafting a brand that stands out in any field. Together, they explore the “four P’s” of branding—Product, Pricing, Place, and Promotion—and discuss how each element contributes to a powerful brand identity. Whether you're an entrepreneur aiming to build your business or an individual navigating your personal career journey, this episode provides an essential guide to branding as a tool for lasting impact. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

What does it take to reinvent yourself after decades of success? Jessi Hempel sits down with the multi-talented Anna Kendrick, whose journey from acclaimed actor to first-time director offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a bold career pivot. Anna shares the story behind her directorial debut with Netflix’s Woman of the Hour, a true-crime drama. Far removed from the lighthearted films that Anna is known for, Woman of the Hour chronicles the stranger-than-fiction story of a 1970s aspiring actor and a serial killer whose lives collide when they're cast on The Dating Game. Together, Jessi and Anna dive deep into the courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone, even when the world knows you for one thing, and how to follow your intuition when making creative decisions. From her Tony-nominated start on Broadway at age 12 to her directorial debut, Anna reveals the inner workings of her creative process and her thoughts on failure, intuition, imposter syndrome, and the terrifying yet necessary act of leaping into the unknown. This episode offers not just a behind-the-scenes look at Anna's latest project but also inspiration for anyone seeking to reinvent their own career. Watch Woman of the Hour on Netflix now, and tune in to hear how Anna Kendrick is embracing the next chapter of her career. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

In this special episode of Hello Monday, recorded live onstage at the Lesbians Who Tech Summit in New York City, Jessi sits down with Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker. As a pioneer of purpose-driven businesses, Neil shares invaluable insights on building a company that doesn’t just stand out in the marketplace but also stands for something meaningful. From Warby Parker’s innovative buy-a-pair-give-a-pair model to cultivating a strong company culture that attracts top talent, Neil reveals the steps to creating a brand with social impact at its core. Jessi and Neil dive into the early days of Warby Parker, recounting how a group of business school students identified a problem and built a solution that disrupted the eyewear industry. Neil also offers advice for founders on how to integrate purpose into their business strategy, be prepared to stand by their values during tough times, and stand out in today’s startup landscape. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

For decades, the American middle-class dream encouraged the idea that work should be a central part of our identity and a source of meaning. But now, people are starting to question that philosophy. Burnout is rampant, wages are stagnating, and job security amidst a rapidly changing job market feels fragile. This week we’re bringing back the first of three episodes from our June 2023 Good Jobs series: Jessi’s insightful conversation with Bruce Feiler, author of The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World. Bruce argues that it’s time to break away from traditional narratives around careers and work. In this illuminating conversation, Bruce debunks common lies we tell ourselves about careers and offers practical advice for finding meaning in work. Tune in to hear Bruce’s fresh perspective on work, life, and the balance between the two, as we explore the future of meaningful employment. Continue the conversation at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.

Is your money mindset holding you back from achieving your dreams? In this special episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and one of the most influential leaders in finance, recognized by TIME and Fortune for her impact on business and leadership. Together, they explore how beliefs about money—formed early in life—can influence your financial future, and how to develop healthy money habits for long-term success. Mellody shares insights from her new children's book, Priceless Facts About Money, offering practical tips for teaching kids financial literacy and setting them up for a brighter future. You’ll learn how to break free from financial anxiety, understand the true value of money, and separate your self-worth from your bank account. This unique episode was filmed live in-studio. For an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes experience, check out the extended video version on LinkedIn Premium. Tune in to learn how to master money mindsets and empower yourself—and the next generation—to achieve financial freedom. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday! More financial resources from Mellody Hobson: Mellody Hobson for Barron’s: I Learned These Money Lessons Early. What Every Parent—and Kid—Needs to Know A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel Buffet: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein

Have you ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed by conversations about economics and finance? Well you are certainly not alone! This week, Jessi sits down with economist and viral content creator Kyla Scanlon to demystify the economy and show us how it shapes our lives. Kyla is the founder of the financial education company Bread, and the author of the new book In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work. Kyla explains complex topics like the housing crisis and labor shortages in simple, digestible ways, empowering us to make informed choices in our personal and professional lives. She explains why shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance is key to addressing economic challenges like renewable energy shortages and the housing crisis, creating more sustainable economies. She and Jessi discuss how the economy can even be beautiful: at its core, it’s built on trust, relationships, and human-to-human interactions. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday!

If you're wrestling with the fast-paced rise of AI and what it means for our future, you are not alone. In this episode, Jessi sits down with Neil Lawrence, DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge and author of The Atomic Human: What Makes Us Unique in the Age of AI. Neil shares a refreshing and optimistic perspective on artificial intelligence. While the common narrative is “adapt to AI or get left behind,” Neil challenges that urgency with a more hopeful and thoughtful outlook. He believes that while AI is changing the world rapidly, it will never replace the complexity, creativity, and humanity that make us unique. He explains why we should focus on solving meaningful problems, trusting that technology will evolve to assist us, rather than letting AI advancements dictate our reactions. We humans are not great at predicting the future, often defaulting to fear in the face of the unknown. But rather than letting our negativity bias take over, Neil suggests we remain open to possibilities and focus on our unique strengths. As AI transforms industries and our daily lives, Neil believes we should pause, take a step back, and look at the bigger picture. He encourages us to think less about the tools themselves and more about the real-world problems we care about solving. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday!

How can effective communication transform your team’s performance and culture? In this episode of Hello Monday, Martin Gonzalez, Principal of Org and Leadership at Google and co-author of The Bonfire Moment, shares actionable strategies for tackling the hardest people problems that startups face. His wisdom reaches far beyond startups, and can help improve conflict resolution, culture, and performance on any team. He sits down with Jessi to discuss how to foster open communication, how to argue better, and how to cultivate a culture of growth and innovation within teams. He highlights the importance of differentiating people skills from tech skills and why cultural innovation in the workplace takes time and patience. Gonzalez also emphasizes that a happy or comfortable team isn’t always an effective one—your goal as a leader should be to cultivate a culture where team members can challenge each other, grow, and add real value. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday!

Today we’re sharing a very special Thursday bonus episode! Hello Monday is a part of a whole network of podcasts here at LinkedIn–The LinkedIn Podcast Network. This week our team launched a new show in partnership with iHeart Podcasts. It’s called Let’s Talk Offline and it is packed with actionable advice and engaging insight for early career development. This episode in particular feels valuable to anyone at any stage of their career: it’s all about salary negotiation. More about Let’s Talk Offline: Each week, LinkedIn's Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden answer your unfiltered questions about work life, from negotiating pay to setting boundaries to navigating office friendships. Gianna – an early career development editor and resident Gen Zer – and Jamé – a community manager, workshop host and millennial – get real about their own career experiences (spoiler: they're still figuring it out, too) and confide in expert guests who've been there, done that. Through it all, you'll learn what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career — without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep. Listen HERE!

How does cynicism harm our workplaces and our communities? Tune in for this insightful conversation with Dr. Jamil Zaki, professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, and author of the new book Hope for Cynics.  Jamil joins Jessi to delve into the dangers of cynicism and the transformative power of hope and trust. He explores how the psychological impacts of cynicism affect individual well-being and organizational culture, and how overcoming cynicism can lead to profoundly positive changes in our workplaces, our communities, and ourselves. Jamil and Jessi discuss the contrast between hyper-competitive, cutthroat environments and collaborative, trusting communities. They examine why hope is not naive but a powerful tool for meaningful activism and collective change.  Listen to gain actionable insights into transforming workplace cultures, building trust in organizations, fostering hopeful skepticism, and driving positive change in our interconnected world throughout our lives and careers. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday!

Thinking about making a change in your career? Today we’re bringing back an episode on the extraordinary career shift of Robin Arzon, Peloton's VP of Fitness Programming. Once a corporate litigator with a prestigious law degree, Robin courageously pivoted to become a leading fitness expert, proving that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Robin, known for her energizing Peloton workouts, shares her unique journey from the courtroom to the cycling studio. She candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of leaving a stable legal career to pursue her passion in fitness. Robin reveals how she embraced uncertainty, leveraged her inner strength, and turned setbacks into stepping stones toward success. She sits down with Jessi to discuss the power of self-belief, the role of discomfort in personal development, and the impact of finding true alignment with your career. Whether you’re contemplating a career change yourself or seeking motivation to overcome obstacles, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate your own path. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday!

What if everything we’ve been taught about perfectionism is wrong? What if instead of fixing it or overcoming it, you could learn to wield it as a superpower? This week we’re bringing back an insightful episode on the unsung advantages of perfectionism with Katherine Morgan Schafler, a distinguished psychotherapist and author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control. Katherine sheds light on how adaptive perfectionism can offer surprisingly valuable benefits, such as deep self-awareness. Katherine sits down with Jessi to share actionable strategies to transform perfectionistic tendencies into pathways for growth, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you’re dealing with your own perfectionistic behavior or seeking to understand it in others, this conversation provides essential tools and perspectives for navigating the quest for perfection. Tune in to gain practical insights from Katherine Morgan Schafler on leveraging perfectionism for positive change. Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter to get episodes and insights delivered straight to your inbox every Monday!

Join Jessi as she interviews Nate Silver, renowned statistician and author of On The Edge: The Art of Risking Everything. Known for his pioneering work in political forecasting and data analysis, Nate founded the website FiveThirtyEight and gained prominence with his accurate predictions for the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. In this episode, Nate draws on his expertise to offer practical advice on evaluating major decisions and navigating uncertainty. Discover how taking calculated risks can boost your career, education, and investments, as Nate reveals the essential traits of successful risk-takers and provides insights on balancing risk and caution effectively. Join the Hello Monday community and continue the conversation with us: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter Join us this week and every week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET on the LinkedIn News page Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners

Join Jessi for a deep dive into the transformative power of design thinking and how it can help solve everyday life challenges with Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter, Stanford d.school faculty, and co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow. Discover how embracing constraints can ignite creative spark, how exploring diverse possibilities can lead to innovation, and why being up to date on the latest technologies is vital for sculpting your future. Join the Hello Monday community and continue the conversation with us: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter Join us this week and every week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET on the LinkedIn News page  Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners

What are you doing this month to rest before summer comes to a close? Today we’re bringing back our 2022 conversation with Octavia Raheem. Octavia is a rest coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and author of the book Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change. Octavia sits down with Jessi to talk about the transformative power of rest and how best to incorporate it into our lives today. She shares her own healing journey as what she calls a “type a in recovery,” as well as techniques for practicing mindfulness and optimizing your work life balance.  Join the Hello Monday community and continue the conversation with us: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter Join us this week and every week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET on the LinkedIn News page  Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners

If you’ve ever experienced moments of breakdown, we are right there with you. It’s hard to know where to turn when it feels like your world has been flipped upside down. Today’s guest can help. Kathleen Griffith, entrepreneur and author of the book “Build Like a Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love,” is here to encourage us to embrace these moments. She sits down with Jessi to discuss the ways in which breakdowns lead to breakthroughs, sharing strategies for architecting your vision, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, and building a future you love.   Follow Kathleen Griffith on LinkedIn and check out her new book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  For Scott Olster’s book recommendation from this episode, click here.  Join the Hello Monday community and continue the conversation with us: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter Join us this week and every week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET on the LinkedIn News page  Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners

How do we make the most of our time here on this earth? This month we’ve discussed the minutes in our days with Laura Vanderkam, the productivity of our weeks and months with Cal Newport, and the cadence of our years with Natalie Nixon. Today, Sebene Selassie is here to talk with us about time over the course of a full life. Sebene is a writer, teacher, and lifetime student of Buddhism. She’s also a woman living with metastatic breast cancer. She sits down with Jessi to share some of what she has learned in the 20 years since her diagnosis, about control, surrender, and connection. Subscribe to Sebene Selassie’s newsletter here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community and continue the conversation with us: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter Join us this week and every week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET on the LinkedIn News page Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners

In the first episode of this month’s series on time, Laura Vanderkam taught us how to make every minute of each day count. Last week Cal Newport redefined productivity over the course of weeks. But how do you string those days and weeks together into a fulfilling career? Our guest today is helping us to examine the cadence of our years and decades. Natalie Nixon is a creativity strategist, entrepreneur, and thought leader. She’s the author of The Creativity Leap and is working on a second book introducing her “Move, Think, Rest” framework for unlocking your fullest potential. She sits down with Jessi to discuss how movement and rest fuel deep thought, how we can cultivate work differently, and how to fall in love with the process rather than obsess over the outcome.  Follow Natalie Nixon on LinkedIn and check out her recent book, The Creativity Leap Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community and continue the conversation with us: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter Join us this week and every week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET on the LinkedIn News page  Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners

How do we measure productivity? Our default metric tends to be activity. How many emails did you send? How many words did you write? How quickly did you respond to that Slack message? Cal Newport, computer science professor at Georgetown and author of “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout” advocates for a different framework. Rather than thinking about how much activity you have in a day, Cal wants you to consider: how do you work to land at the bigger outcomes and goals? In the second episode of our month-long series about how we make the most of our time, we’re zooming out from hours and days and examining time over the course of weeks. Cal sits down with Jessi to offer strategies for achieving long term productivity, speaking to the importance of quality over quantity, the power of boredom, and the future of technology as it relates to how we spend our time.

How do we make the most of our time? That’s the big question we’re exploring this month here on Hello Monday. Today’s guest believes that thoughtful planning can enable us all to use our days, hours, and minutes well. Laura Vanderkam is an expert on time management, and the author of nine books on the subject, including her most recent title “Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.” Laura sits down with Jessi to share her favorite tips and tricks, including logging one’s time, time batching, and picking up a hobby.  Follow Laura Vanderkam on LinkedIn and check out her most recent book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower you to thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape. Welcome to our final week! This week, we’ll take a look at the role of time - and even more importantly, at the role of long term thinking - in achieving our biggest and sometimes scariest goals. In this episode, we learn from Dorie Clark. Dorie is widely known as an author, a speaker, and a professor. She’s a powerful business thinker, and she’s currently pursuing a totally new dream. Dorie’s writing a musical she hopes will land on Broadway and to do this, she's is putting her own advice into practice. She has set a goal for herself on a ten-year timeline. She’s a little more than halfway through that decade right now, and she has a lot to teach us about how to make big strides on a long time-horizon. There’s no wishful thinking here; instead, Dorie teaches us how to make big swings seem like practical and achievable ambitions. For this week’s exercise, we’re leaning into our biggest and most ambitious dreams. What’s something you want to achieve that seems worth ten years of your attention and hard work? You’ll know you’re on the right track if you feel vaguely terrified. When you’ve got it, head over to our free Hello Monday group on LinkedIn and share that big goal on our week five post. For a little help in finding your week five goal, here is a link to our Dream Job exercise. Dorie has appeared on Hello Monday a few times - you can check out her previous episodes here and here. To get the rest of the Hello Monday Master Class delivered right to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter. If you’ve enjoyed this series - and we really hope you have - please do two things for us: first, rate and review us wherever you’ve been listening! Second, take a few minutes to tell us more about how Hello Monday can serve you. We’re asking for your attention every week, and we want to deliver episodes that matter to you. You can find the survey here.

Growing up, most of us are taught that if we work hard, we’ll make it to the top. In reality, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Journalist Samhita Mukhopadhyay is the author of “The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning.” She sits down with Jessi to discuss the collapse of her belief that work is a meritocracy. Samhita walks us through this realization after landing her dream job as executive editor of Teen Vogue and realizing it wasn’t all she’d thought it would be. In this episode, she shares her vision for a more equitable workplace. We want to bring you more of what you love. Take the Hello Monday listener survey and help shape the show! Follow Samhita Mukhopadhyay on LinkedIn and check out her newest book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Learn more about Chani Nicholas’ company here. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. Join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners - it’s a great place for community. To help us grow the show, please consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast app.

Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower you to thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape. It's week four, and we are focused on something that is truly critical to success: getting creative. In this episode, we learn from creativity strategist and author Natalie Nixon, and celebrated actress Laura Linney. Our culture is productivity heavy, but just tasking through a to-do list doesn’t move culture or solve problems. We need creativity for that. So today, we'll talk about how to leverage creativity in what Natalie calls a “VUCA” environment - volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Laura shares her willingness to let the process of making and doing feel deeply uncomfortable - to invest in the process itself rather than obsessing over a desired outcome. And Natalie introduces her key to creativity - a framework of three “i”s. For this week’s exercise, we’re leaning into inquiry! Head over to our free Hello Monday group on LinkedIn and share one of the best questions you’ve ever been asked. Then, check out some of the other contributions and start talking with other master class listeners. You can join the Hello Monday Group by clicking here. Want more on Natalie’s methodology of toggling between wonder and rigor? Listen to Natalie’s full episode of Hello Monday here and follow her on LinkedIn. We are huge fans of Laura Linney’s, and appreciate her framework for withstanding the mushy middle of creative processes. This conversation with Laura even got us nominated for a Webby back in 2020! To hear the whole thing, click here. To get the rest of the Hello Monday Master Class delivered right to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.

Happy Pride Month! This week, we’re bringing back an episode that our producer Lolia Briggs wrote and recorded last fall, for National Coming Out Day. In it, Lolia reflects on her own queer identity, and revisits the stories of some of Hello Monday’s notable LGBTQ+ guests. Follow Lolia Briggs on LinkedIn and check out her work here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower you to thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape.It's week three, and our attention is, at least in part, on others: This week, we are talking about making connections and negotiating the give and take of our relationships. Transactional social connections suck - so let's not make them!  Instead, in this third episode of the Hello Monday Master Class, we reach back into the archives to study with organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, and Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn.We'll talk about the difference between "successful" and "failed" givers and how to mitigate risk, why batching your acts of kindness and playing to your strengths can help you have a bigger impact, and how to lean into connective opportunities without wearing yourself down. When you're done with the episode, set a boundary and share your offer of help in our free Hello Monday Group on LinkedIn. Join the Hello Monday Group by clicking here. Listen to Adam's full episode of Hello Monday here and follow him on LinkedIn. Hear Reid's full episode of Hello Monday here and follow him on LinkedIn. To get the rest of the Hello Monday Master Class delivered right to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.

How do you start your work day? A lot of us clock in and immediately start going through a to-do list, breaking up our day into tasks. Instead of thinking about what you have to do, what if you considered what you can learn? Our guest today wants you to shift your mindset when it comes to work. Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and author of “Nobody Cares About Your Career” knows that work is the only place we get paid to learn. While she might not care about your career, she definitely cares about you, and your experience at work. She sits down with Senior Producer Sarah Storm to share her strategies for getting unstuck, embracing failure, and knowing when it’s time to move on from a position, plus why she abhors quiet quitting.  Follow Erika Ayers Badan on LinkedIn and check out her book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup For Scott Olster’s book recommendation from this episode, click here.

Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower you to thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape. It's week two, and our lesson is simple, but not at all easy: We're talking about trusting ourselves. From the moment we’re born, the outside world will infuse doubt within us, no matter who we are or what we want to achieve. Many of us will spend a lot of time worrying way too much about what other people think—and we’ll be so busy doing that, that we won’t realize that everyone else is also doing it. Perhaps counterintuitively, once we learn that most people feel a similar way, we can just begin to let go of the angst altogether. In this second episode of the Hello Monday Master Class, we reach back into the archives to learn from actress, producer, and podcaster Anna Faris (Mom, The House Bunny, Anna Faris is Unqualified) and bestselling author, speaker, and coach Luvvie Ajayi Jones (Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual; Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens; and I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual). We'll talk about the confidence-inducing power of sharing our best ideas over and over again, and how to navigate the pitfalls of likability. After you listen, collaborate on this week's exercise in the free Hello Monday Group on LinkedIn. Join the Hello Monday Group by clicking here. Listen to Anna's full episode of Hello Monday here. Hear Luvvie's full episode of Hello Monday here and follow her on LinkedIn. To get the rest of the Hello Monday Master Class delivered right to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.

What makes a good leader? Having coached CEOs at various tech companies including Dropbox and Twitter, Kim Scott thought she had a foolproof strategy. It’s one she outlined in her 2017 book, “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity.” As the title suggests, honesty lies at the heart of Kim’s approach. But what happens when bias and prejudice don’t allow you to be direct? This is a question that followed Kim for years after the publication of her first book, leading her to write another, called “Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better.” Kim sits down with Jessi to discuss how we can build better relationships and stand up when we see injustice in the workplace.  Follow Kim Scott on LinkedIn and check out her books here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. To listen to the conversation about Danya Ruttenberg's “On Repentance and Repair” that Kim and Jessi mention, click here. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Introducing the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower you to thrive in an ever-changing professional landscape. From knowing when to quit to navigating uncertainty to asking for more, this series is your guide to excellence. Tune in each Thursday through the end of June for actionable insights and collaborative exercises to elevate your career! Most of us are going to spend a third of our adult lives working. That’s about 90,000 hours. It's incumbent upon all of us to figure out what it means to use that time well. So how do we do it? We know our values. In this first Hello Monday Master Class episode, we revisit some sage advice from author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love; Big Magic; City of Fear) and author and professor Suzy Welch (10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea; NYU-Stern's popular class, "Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and Need"). Give us 15 minutes and gain the insights you need to transform how you approach your values. Then, collaborate on this week's exercise in the free Hello Monday Group on LinkedIn. Join the Hello Monday Group by clicking here. Listen to Elizabeth's full episode of Hello Monday here. Hear Suzy's full episode of Hello Monday here and follow her on LinkedIn. To get the rest of the Hello Monday Master Class delivered right to your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter.

This week, we’re bringing back our 2021 conversation with Kal Penn. Kal has had a unique journey, balancing his work as an actor with his time as a White House staffer. In this episode he shared how he approached such different experiences. Follow Kal Penn on LinkedIn. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners.

Here at Hello Monday we are all about embracing our agency - our power to take positive actions within our life's circumstance. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Sue Varma has a whole framework to do just that. It forms the basis of her recent book: "Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-being." In this conversation, Dr. Varma shares some of the science that shows us optimism can extend our lives, enhance our health, and elevate our daily experiences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck or down and seeking a path to resilience and joy. Follow Dr. Sue Varma on LinkedIn and check out her new book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Curiosity is a treasured trait we can all benefit from. It’s the desire to learn about and from each other, and today’s guest is an expert on curiosity. Jeff Wetzler is the author of “Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.” He has dedicated his career to learning as the co-founder of the education non-profit, Transcend. Jeff joins Jessi to share how we can ask the right questions and learn as much as we can from each other. Follow Jeff Wetzler on LinkedIn and check out his book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

We all have sets of routines that we like to follow, whether it’s common like brushing your teeth twice a day, or unique to our interests like working out the same way each week. Today’s guest believes we can set even stronger routines by shifting from a “habitual” mindset to a “ritual” mindset. Michael Norton is the author of “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions.” He sits down with Jessi to explain how rituals deepen our emotional ties to tasks and make them more meaningful to complete. Follow Michael Norton on LinkedIn and check out his new book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Like most -isms in our world, ageism can be pervasive in the workplace. Older employees might be passed over for new opportunities, expected to fall behind on technology, and generally underestimated just because of their age. Today’s guest is optimistic about the future for workers 50 years and older. Kerry Hannon is the author of “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work.” She sits down with Jessi to discuss how we can set ourselves up for success and new opportunities well into our 50s and 60s. Follow Kerry Hannon on LinkedIn and check out her book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us this week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

This week on Hello Monday we’re observing Earth Day with a special episode featuring two professionals building careers in sustainability and climate action. The landscape has changed so much over the years, especially as the climate crisis becomes more urgent across the world. Fiona Spruill is the CEO of the climate tech company Overstory and Peter Ellis is the Global Director of Natural Climate Solutions Science for the Nature Conservancy. They sit down with Jessi to discuss the burgeoning opportunities in this field as we all find new and better ways to care for our planet.  Follow Fiona Spruill, Overstory, Peter Ellis, and The Nature Conservancy on LinkedIn. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us next week on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

When we think of a growth mindset, we often consider how we as individuals hone our skills. Our guest today challenges us to expand our growth mindset to inspire our communities and organizations to value learning and resilience. Dr. Mary Murphy is the founder and CEO of Equity Accelerator and the author of “Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations.” She sits down with Jessi to discuss how her mentorship under Carol Dweck led her to identify cultures of growth and how they are created. Follow Dr. Mary Murphy on LinkedIn and check out her new book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

We often hear about disparities in the workplace based on things like gender and race. But how do these disparities affect our confidence levels? Kelli Thompson is the author of “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck.” Kelli sits down with Jessi to talk about the tough life moments that made her doubt herself, and how she grew from them. She opens up in hopes that more women will live up to their true potential at work, unafraid to ask for what they deserve. Follow Kelli Thompson on LinkedIn and check out her new book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

It’s been just under two years since we started incorporating AI into our lives and workplaces, but already the field has changed so much. While the landscape is still fresh, a few experts have emerged to guide us, including Wharton professor Ethan Mollick. Ethan’s new book "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" encourages us to treat AI less like a tool and more like a collaborator. He sits down with Jessi to discuss the most effective ways to interact with AI and how to utilize it without losing our human identity. Follow Ethan Mollick on LinkedIn and check out his new book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

This week, we’re closing out our two part series on How to be Unforgettable. Often, we consider our awkward moments as unforgettable in an embarrassing way, but today’s guest challenges us to look at those social blunders as opportunities for growth. Henna Pryor is the author of "Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You". She and Jessi take a silver lining approach to their cringiest moments and take a look into why they mean so much. Follow Henna Pryor on LinkedIn and check out her book. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

How often do you consider your presence? How you show up in a room is difficult to measure, but it plays a crucial role in professional development and perception. Hello Monday is dedicating two episodes to helping you show up as your best self with our series “How to be Unforgettable.” We’re kicking things off with Elaine Lin Hering, the author of "Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully." In this episode, Elaine sits down with Jessi to discuss how we’ve often been taught to be silent, and how we can undo this behavior. Follow Elaine Lin Hering on LinkedIn and check out her book. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners: https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Plenty of people are born with natural talent for anything from sports to writing to organizational skills. But what if you could learn excellence at anything? Eric Potterat spent years helping Navy SEALs and professional athletes perform at a higher level, and with help from author and ex-Google exec Alan Eagle they wrote “Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World's Top Performers.” In this episode, Eric and Alan identify how we perform every day of our lives and illustrate how we can adopt the methods used by top performers to improve any skill. Follow Eric and Alan on LinkedIn and check out their book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

Business titan Jack Welch passed 4 years ago this month. Today, we share a selection from our recent conversation with Suzy Welch - his co-author, business partner, and widow. Suzy recalls memories from their life together, including the never-before-shared story of how Jack leaned in so that Suzy could focus on completing her solo bestseller, 10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea. Follow Suzy Welch on LinkedIn and read 10-10-10 for yourself. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners.

As workplaces increasingly call their employees back into the office, many of us have been forced to re-examine our values when it comes to work and life. Our guest today believes that there is a serious trade-off to be made by remaining remote. Suzy Welch is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, a business advisor, and a three-time NYT bestselling author. She sits down with Jessi to tell us why she thinks we need to get back to the office.  Follow Suzy Welch on LinkedIn. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.  To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

What is the modern day meaning of midlife? In the past, its definition was limited and often attached to crisis. Today’s guest has a more optimistic approach. Chip Conley is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy and the author of Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Life Gets Better with Age. Chip sits down with Jessi to share his experiences transitioning into middle age and asks us to reframe our ideas around all that this stage of life has to offer. Follow Chip Conley on LinkedIn and check out his newest book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now available in paperback! Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

For Black History Month this year, our sister show, Everyday Better, is hosting a series dedicated to Black voices who inspire excellence. This week, Jessi interviews Everyday Better host Leah Smart. Leah shares the wisdom and insights she's developed through her own career journey - embracing unexpected experiences, making challenging decisions, clearing roadblocks, and trusting her gut instincts to forge a meaningful career full of purpose and personal growth. Everyday Better is your essential podcast for leveling up in personal development, life, and career success. Hosted by Leah Smart, an educator in self-improvement and positive psychology, this podcast offers transformative conversations with influential experts, real-life success stories, actionable insights, and research-backed tips. Follow Everyday Better wherever you listen. Then, find the conversation on LinkedIn.