The Edge of Work
The Edge of Work provides new insights and ideas to help leaders navigate the changing world of work. In each episode, we’ll talk to leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore new ideas for attracting and developing talent, leadership, and workplace culture, all to help you lead and succeed in a changing world of work.
Episodes
196 episodes
Your Best Meeting Ever: Fixing Collaboration at Work
Rebecca Hinds is the Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Rebecca joins Al Dea to unpack why meetings have become one of the biggest barriers to effective collaboration and how leaders can redesi...
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The Future of Work: How Foursquare Redesigned Its Culture for Performance and Speed
Kit Krugman is the SVP of People and Culture at Foursquare, where she is leading a significant shift in how the company approaches culture, performance, and organizational speed. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Kit shares how Four...
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How AI Is Forcing a Rethink of HR, Talent, and Skills with Sandra Loughlin
Sandra Loughlin is the Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems and one of the leading voices on skills, talent data, and learning science. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Sandra unpacks why so many skills and AI initiatives fall ...
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Best Hits: How Great Teams Work with David Burkus
Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episodeDavid Burkus is a Leadership and Teamwork expert, keynote speaker, and author of Best Team Ever. During this conversation, David shares key insights from his book Best Team...
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Best Hits: Reimagining The Role of The People Manager For Today’s World of Work
Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episodeThe Edge of Work has been exploring the role of the manager as well as the emphasis on manager development throughout its three seasons. During this episode, Al breaks down ...
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Best Hits: Leadership and The AI Mindset with Conor Grennan
Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episodeConor Grennan is the Dean of Students at NYU Stern and the Co-Founder and CEO of AI Mindset, an AI consulting firm. In this episode, Conor shares his insights on how artificial intellig...
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The State of Work: Lessons from 2025 and What Comes Next
Note: This episode is a recording of a live virtual webinar.As 2025 comes to a close, Al Dea is joined by Kyle Forrest (Principal, Deloitte Consulting), Ana Maria Sencovici (Chief Talent Officer, Royal Caribbean Group), and Brian Elliott...
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A Year-End Reflection on Talent, Learning, and Organizational Change
In this solo episode, Al Dea reflects on the biggest themes he has been exploring throughout the fall as leaders continue navigating rapid workplace and technology change. He shares what he has learned from helping organizations adopt AI more e...
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The Mastercard Way: Building a Future-Ready Workforce with Lucrecia Borgonovo
Lucrecia Borgonovo is the Chief Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Officer at Mastercard, where she leads a global team focused on building a future-ready workforce. In this episode, Lucrecia shares how Mastercard evolved its culture throu...
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Building a Skills-Based Culture at Delta Air Lines
Natalie Tincher is the General Manager of Talent, Skills and Performance Management at Delta Air Lines and has led Delta’s ambitious journey to build a companywide skills strategy from the ground up. In this episode, Natalie shares how Delta de...
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Andy Storch on Taking Ownership of Your Career and Brand
Andy Storch is an Author, Podcast Host, and Keynote Speaker who joins Al Dea to explore the power of personal branding in today’s fast-changing world of work. Drawing from his new book, Own Your Brand, Own Your Career, Andy shares why ...
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Live From The Guild Opportunity Summit: Insights on Career Growth, Skills, and the Talent Resilience Index
In this episode of The Edge of Work, host Al Dea joins leaders live from the Guild Opportunity Summit in San Diego to explore the future of talent, career mobility, and skills transformation.The episode features conversations wi...
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How AI Is Transforming Leadership Development
Anna Tavis is the Department Chair of Human Capital Management at NYU and co-author of The Digital Coaching Revolution. In this episode, Anna explores how technology is transforming coaching from exclusive executive perks into scalable...
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Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch on Rethinking Learning for the Future of Work
Dr. Serena Gonsalves-Fersch is the Global Head of Talent at SoftwareOne. Drawing from her doctoral research on workforce development in technology-driven environments, Serena explains how traditional learning models no longer fit the pace of ch...
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Leadership Unblocked: Breaking Free of Hidden Leadership Beliefs With Muriel Wilkins
Muriel Wilkins is the Author of Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential. In this episode, Muriel shares how even the most accomplished leaders can unknowingly hold onto beliefs that keep them stuck, an...
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Priorities, Perspectives, and Possibilities: What’s Top of Mind for Talent Leaders in 2025
In this solo episode of The Edge of Work, Al Dea unpacks what’s top of mind for talent and learning leaders this fall. Drawing from more than 40 interviews across Fortune 1000 organizations, Al explores the biggest themes shaping the p...
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How L’Oréal is Empowering People Managers to Lead in Today’s Workplace
Stephanie Kramer is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at L’Oréal North America. In this episode, Stephanie shares how L’Oréal is shaping a “people-first leadership culture” across its global organization. During our conversation, she spo...
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Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic on AI, Leadership, and Why Authenticity at Work is Overrated
Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is the Author of Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead). In this episode, Tomas challenges the conventional wisdom that authenticity is always a virtue, especially in leade...
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Developing Better Managers Through Research at The Google School for Leaders
Caleb Gatlin and Becca Anzalone work at The Google School for Leaders. During this conversation, they discuss how Google is reshaping leadership development by embedding research and user feedback directly into learning design. Caleb and Becca ...
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Work in Progress: Alexis Fink on AI, HR, and Rethinking the Future of Work
Alexis Fink is a Principal at Propeller Insight. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Alexis Fink (formerly VP People Analytics & Workforce Strategy, Meta), joins Al Dea to explore some of the biggest headlines on talent, HR AI,...
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Work In Progress: The BS Job Economy, CEO Narratives, and AI Adoption Transformation with Dr. Shonna Waters
In this Work in Progress segment of The Edge of Work, Al Dea is joined by Dr. Shonna Waters, CEO and Co-Founder of Fractional Insights, to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and the future of work. Together, they asse...
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Why AI Adoption Fails - And How Leaders Can Get It Right with Greg Shove
Greg Shove is the CEO of Section AI, a company helping enterprises and teams become truly AI-enabled. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Greg shares his journey of pivoting Section from an online business school to an AI-powered tran...
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Small Groups, Shared Purpose: Rethinking How to Lead Change with Greg Satell
Greg Satell is the Author of Cascades: How to Create a Movement That Drives Transformational Change. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Greg joins Al Dea to explore why most organizational change efforts fail and how leaders...
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Work In Progress: AI Pilots, The Employer-Employee Contract and the Future of Management Consulting with Meg Bear
Meg Bear is the Co-Host of The Meg and Amy Show. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Meg joins Al Dea to unpack the biggest workplace and technology headlines shaping the future of work. Together, they explore the implication...
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