Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps us with an honest conversation about fame and happiness.
Podcast Type: Office Hours
The Future of Work Part 3: Greatness Is in the Agency of Others
In today’s episode, we finish off our special 3-part series in answering your questions around the Future of Work. This episode focuses on recruiting, mentorship, and building teams.
Scott gives his thoughts on the role nepotism plays in the future of recruiting and gives his advice on securing a job post-college. He then discusses team organization in the workplace and ends by sharing what to look for during the hiring process.
The Future of Work Part 2: Talk About Money
In today’s episode, we continue our special 3-part series in answering your questions around the Future of Work. This episode focuses on the topic of money and negotiation.
Scott gives his thoughts on using an outside job offer as leverage in salary negotiation and then discusses labor legislation and its effect on unions and gig workers. He ends with advice to a listener who is working in the U.S. on a work visa.
The Future of Work Part 1: Get to HQ
Today, we’re kicking off a special 3-part series answering your questions around the future of work. Peter Cappelli, the George W. Taylor professor of management at the Wharton School and author of “The Future of the Office,” joins Scott to discuss what HQ looks like in a post-pandemic world.
After our conversation with Professor Capelli, Scott gives advice on seeking opportunities to get to HQ in a remote working environment. He then discusses converting unused office space into residential buildings, and ends with his thoughts on the gig economy.
Office Hours: The Kroger-Albertsons Merger, An Argument Against Seed-Stage Investing, and Taking Advantage of the “Silver Tsunami”
Scott discusses his thoughts on the Kroger-Albertsons merger and explains what needs to be done to restore dignity to work. He then advises against using a young family’s nest egg for seed-stage investing, and wraps up with his insight on the “Silver Tsunami.”
Office Hours: Leveraging AI, Joining a Family Business Board Position, Do I Sacrifice My Dream for the Person I Love?
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.
Office Hours: Recessionary Signals, Investing Advice, And Dealing With a Toxic Work Environment
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.
Office Hours: Revenue Per Employee, Should I Move Production to Mexico? And Advice to an Early Career 23-year-old
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.
Office Hours: Crisis Management 101, Ad-Supported Streaming Tiers, and Achieving Economic Security
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.
Understanding America’s Prison Problem – With Bill Keller
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.