Scott discusses how AI is revolutionizing the beauty industry and then gives insight to a listener who’s been asked to join their family business’s board of directors. He wraps up with advice on making a move abroad that might end a relationship.

Scott discusses what the increasing layoffs and reductions in force (RIFs) actually mean for our economy. He then gives insight on how to build economic stability through your investments, and ends with advice to a young professional dealing with a toxic work environment.

Scott answers a question about using metrics like revenue per employee (RPE) to measure the success of a business. He then shares his thoughts with a luxury furniture designer about moving production to Mexico, and ends with advice on prioritizing career opportunities in your 20s.

Scott answers a question regarding Southwest Airlines’ epic failure over the holidays and explains the three things a company should consider when dealing with a crisis. He also answers a question about Hulu and the other streamers offering ad tiers, and wraps by offering advice on deciding when you’ve reached economic security.

In place of Office Hours this week, we’re bringing you our conversation with Bill Keller, the author of What’s Prison For, the former executive editor of The New York Times, and the founding editor of The Marshall Project. Bill joins Scott to discuss prison reform, the role race plays in incarceration, and what most of us don’t know about the prison system. You can find him on Twitter @billkellernyc.

For our first Office Hours episode of the new year, we’re highlighting Scott’s most helpful advice. We hope this helps you start 2023 on the right foot. Enjoy!

In place of Office Hours this week, we’re sharing our interview with the CEO of Fortune Media, Alan Murray. Alan discusses stakeholder capitalism, what makes a successful CEO, and the evolving digital media landscape. Follow Alan on Twitter, @alansmurray.

Scott takes a question about antitrust lawsuits and Google. He then shares his thoughts with a journalism student questioning whether they should go to law school, and ends with advice on prioritizing career opportunities.

Scott takes a question about e-commerce for electric vehicles. He then offers advice about taking severance before you’ve officially been laid off and ends with some reflections on unconditional love.

Scott takes a question about whether the Degrowth Movement stands a chance. He then offers guidance to a mother in a tough position and finishes by sharing his wisdom on work-life balance.