Episodios

  • Hiring For Life

    Hiring For Life
    Sep 16 2025
    In today's episode: Aflac's Matthew Owenby works with the philosophy of hiring for life; it forces you to be careful about hiring and throughout an employee's time at the company. By treating people with dignity and respect, the result is that people are committed to the mission; it also builds the next generation of leadership within the company. He also suggests that leadership means not matching people's emotions; in high-pressure times, it's best to match the gravity of the moment. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. Today's podcast is a short clip from Jessica's Culture Leaders interview with Matthew Owenby. You can find the entire conversation on this podcast feed or watch it on YouTube. https://www.aflac.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewowenby/⁠ Jessica Kriegel: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jessicakriegel.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Culture Partners: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://culturepartners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  • The Big Picture of Jobs and the Economy - Jessica on Schwab Network

    The Big Picture of Jobs and the Economy - Jessica on Schwab Network
    Sep 15 2025
    In today's episode: With so much uncertainty in the economy between tariffs, AI, and the possibility of a recession, leaders aren't hiring. They're waiting and seeing. The Fed is likely to cut rates next week--it might be a little late, but they've had a tough choice with their dual mandate. Adaptability is the name of the game. We're in a constant state of change, so the muscle of adaptability is crucial for all companies. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Week In Culture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Jessica's weekly newsletter, to get a closer look at organizations, cultures, trends, ideas, news stories, and how you can shape your own culture. Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    9 m
  • Debate, Argument, and Innovation in America

    Debate, Argument, and Innovation in America
    Sep 12 2025
    In today’s episode: John and Jessica discuss the public reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Regardless of his politics, Kirk's public image was about public debate, argumentation, and engagement. The ability to freely discuss and argue is one of America's greatest strengths. When we disengage, we lose the ability to innovate. John discusses his interview with Bret Stephens -- a masterclass in exploring how debate leads to progress. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    6 m
  • The Secret to Oracle's Success

    The Secret to Oracle's Success
    Sep 11 2025
    In today’s episode: Oracle's stock gains are historic--especially for a tech company's that's been around for so long. The company's culture is intensely competitive--and adaptable. They continue to change, year after year. The company also makes small pivots over time, rather than massive company-wide shifts. In making small bets, they ca avoid the risk of being "too big to fail." The gains come from the rise of AI, but it comes at the cost of the bottom rung of the job market. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    7 m
  • The Data on RTO

    The Data on RTO
    Sep 10 2025
    In today's episode: The data is in: new research from Boston Consulting Group finds that companies that embraced flexibility are growing faster than their RTO-focused peers. That's still the case even when you adjust for company size. 70% of workers said they'd choose full flexibility, and 83% want at least some flexibility. Forced returns are leading to "quiet quitting" behavior. Companies that offer flexibility show trust in employees, which builds their trust in the company. RTO doesn't just change where people work--it changes how people structure their lives beyond work. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Week In Culture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Jessica's weekly newsletter, to get a closer look at organizations, cultures, trends, ideas, news stories, and how you can shape your own culture. Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    5 m
  • Having Favorites At Work

    Having Favorites At Work
    Sep 9 2025
    In today’s episode: We all have favorites at work; people we prefer to work with or not. Every professional has the ability to build or break relationships. Everybody should be treated equally--given the same opportunities to practice their craft and prove their dedication. But the line between accurate beliefs and unfair biases is tricky. Sometimes, we get an accurate picture of a person's reliability and skill; other times, unfair and immoral biases lead to issues like racism and ageism. Favorites can come and go; our beliefs can change as we have more experiences with people over time. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    6 m
  • What If The Tariffs Are Illegal?

    What If The Tariffs Are Illegal?
    Sep 8 2025
    In today’s episode: Even if the Supreme Court rules President's Trump's tariffs are illegal, the economy's in trouble. Congress will likely pass the tariffs anyway. But how long would that take? And how many ships would come from China in that time, filled with pre-tariff cargo? And who gets their money back? The midterm elections are also coming up. If the Republicans lose Congress, that changes the timeline. 10% tariffs are a good idea that most Americans favor. But it's not clear if Congress can pass those tariffs without crossing the President. In the meantime, ordinary people are struggling more and more. The economic pain is real. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    6 m
  • A Jobs Market At Stall Speed

    A Jobs Market At Stall Speed
    Sep 5 2025
    In today’s episode: When you get an aircraft that's going slow enough, it stalls--something similar could be happening with the jobs market. When you look at jobs creation, our economy is at stall speed. 20 states are already in a recession; even more are stalled and in danger of falling into a recession. The jobs report now doesn't matter; it has become political, which means we've lost it as a reliable data point. Plus, GDP doesn't tell the whole story of the economy. CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?' John Frehse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/ Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/
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    6 m