🎙️The New Rules of Work: Leadership, AI, and Talent in a Fast-Changing World w/ Steve Cadigan

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👉Today’s guest is one of the most respected thought leaders in talent strategy and the future of work. Steve Cadigan was LinkedIn’s very first Chief HR Officer, where he built the company’s world-class culture from scratch and helped scale it from 400 to 4,000 employees in just three and a half years. Since then, he’s become the go-to advisor for global F500 businesses like Google, X, Slack, Intel, and even national governments—including the City of Lisbon, which brought him in to help build its startup incubator, Unicorn Factory.

Steve explores the seismic shifts transforming the world of work today—from skyrocketing employee turnover and the urgent need for rapid skill development to the profound impact of AI on leadership and organizational culture. He challenges traditional leadership mindsets rooted in long tenure and cost-cutting, urging a fresh approach that leverages AI to rethink work itself, not just do it faster or cheaper. Steve emphasizes the importance of building trust, fostering continuous learning, and embracing innovation to thrive in this new era. Drawing from his experience scaling LinkedIn’s culture during hypergrowth, he highlights the critical role of adaptable, builder-type leaders in navigating uncertainty and accelerating transformation.

Some key takeaways:
Employee tenure is shortening, so leaders must focus on building agile teams that can deliver value quickly rather than relying on long-term retention.

Use AI not just to cut costs, but to rethink and innovate how work is done, unlocking new growth opportunities.

Foster continuous learning and maintain clear awareness of evolving skills to keep pace with rapid industry changes.

Build leadership teams with experience in high-growth, dynamic environments who can create culture and systems from the ground up.

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👉 In this episode

(00:00) Introduction to The Vault

(01:17) Meet Steve: Talent Strategy Expert

(02:45) Challenges in the Modern Workplace

(03:17) The Impact of AI on Work

(04:00) Leadership in High Turnover Environments

(07:41) Rethinking Work with AI

(14:07) Leadership Lessons from LinkedIn's Growth

(15:45) Preparing for the Future of Work

(18:15) AI Experimentation Success Stories

(19:40) Prudential Insurance's Innovative Approach

(21:28) Workplace Dynamics: Office vs. Shared Workspace

(24:12) The Rise of AI and Entrepreneurship

(27:17) The Future of Work and Learning

(30:19) Leadership in an Uncertain World

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