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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week, Hello Monday is dipping into the archives to bring you one of our favorite conversations. In this episode, Jessi speaks with Bozoma Saint John, author of The Urgent Life. We welcomed her to the show to talk to us about her incredible journey and how she’s managed to move through grief. Follow Bozoma Saint John on LinkedIn, and check out her debut memoir. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now in paperback. Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to...

It’s no secret that there has been increasing pressure on diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders as their roles are defunded and programs are slashed. We’re seeing cultural shifts away from DEI in the workplace, education, and in our lives. Today’s guest has worked in this space for almost 30 years and is fully aware that her work is not over. Denise Hamilton is a DEI professional specializing in Ally Training and the author of Indivisible: How to Forge Differences into a Stronger Future....