Best Josh Bersin Podcasts (2025)

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Labor Day Arrives: How AI Changes Everything For Workers 27:56

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US Labor Day is always a time to celebrate workers. Well this year, unlike years before, the entire labor market is changed. Not only are many front-line workers in high demand, white-collar workers are experiencing a hiring slowdown and automation is impacting everyone. And for the first time in my career, the BLS expects very little job growth in…

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Podcast 101: Inside AI-Native Learning Platforms with Josh Bersin 28:54

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What are AI-native learning platforms? How are they revolutionizing enterprise learning? Josh Bersin explains on this episode of the Talented Learning Show!By John Leh

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No More Boring Courses - Josh Bersin on the AI Learning Revolution 31:26

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In this conversation, Josh Bersin discusses the transformative impact of AI on learning and development (L&D) within organizations. He emphasizes the shift from traditional static courses to dynamic, personalized learning experiences facilitated by AI technologies. The discussion highlights the advantages for small businesses in leveraging AI tools…

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How is AI reshaping HR and Learning and Development? | Josh Bersin on Galileo 27:53

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark dives into the AI revolution in corporate learning with special guest Josh Bersin. Together, they explore the transformative potential of AI-powered tools like the Galileo HR Agent, which are reshaping talent development, HR systems, and learning and development (L&D). Discover how dynami…

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Will AI Obsolete Employee Surveys? Perceptyx Says AI Can Do Much More. 31:33

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In this podcast Kathi Enderes interviews Joe Freed, Chief Product officer at Perceptyx, explains the company’s strategy to extend its employee engagement platform to provide nudges, manager tools, and in-depth analysis of employee needs. While the employee survey is not dead yet, you’ll see where things are going. Perceptyx is a well-known survey a…

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How Are Fab Labs Transforming Education and Career Pathways? | Michael Stone & Kristen Burrus 38:59

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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen is joined by Kristen Burrus and Michael Stone from Chattanooga to discuss how fab labs and innovative learning ecosystems are transforming STEM education. They explore how STEM School Chattanooga and the Volkswagen eLab Network are integrating project-based learning, credentialing, and es…

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Redefining Mental Health at Work with Sarah Harris 34:12

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Licensed clinical social worker Sarah Harris discusses her transition from individual therapy to workplace leadership consulting. She emphasizes simple, cost-free strategies for creating psychologically safe workplaces, including modeling healthy behaviors like eating lunch away from desks, active listening, and understanding how nervous systems co…

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Is Superintelligence Nonsense? Why The AI Market Stumbled. 20:23

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The AI market boom took a pause last week when GPT-5 and some new research from MIT appeared. As you’ll hear, the expectations for AI are extraordinarily high and that causes a lot of bubble effects. Today I explain this bubble and where it’s going. I also discuss our latest experiences with AI transformation in business, and why “task automation” …

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Lacey and Brandon - HR on a $100k budget 25:15

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Brandon Laws and Lacey Partipilo explore how to allocate a $100,000 HR budget for a 50-person company. They compare their spending priorities, with both emphasizing outsourced HR services, leadership development, and employee recognition programs. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brand…

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Workday Acquires Paradox, A Bigger Deal Than You Think 22:02

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This week I discuss Workday’s acquisition of Paradox, the pioneer in AI-powered conversational recruiting. As I describe in detail, this is a big deal – and it goes beyond Workday’s ability to now offer high-volume, conversational recruitment. Talent Acquisition itself is about to radically change with AI, and this moves Workday into a leading posi…

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How Do Words, Place, and Creativity Shape Who We Become? | Mason Pashia 34:04

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Explore the fascinating intersection of poetry, art, and identity on this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast featuring Mason Pashia. Mason discusses his debut book, Kestrel and Other Songs, and dives deep into the creative process, the power of words, and the ways poetry invites us to see the world differently. From his inspirations like Robert M…

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How is AI Transforming the Way We Teach Business Education? | Casey Evans 27:04

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with Casey Evans, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at American University's Kogod School of Business, to explore how AI is revolutionizing specifically business education. From integrating AI literacy across a fully redesigned curriculum to emphasizing professionalism a…

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The Power of Your Name - Small Actions, Big Impact on Workplace Culture with Jayma DuChene 28:17

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Jayma DuChene discusses her podcast "What's in a Name" and the importance of names in workplace culture. She explores how mispronunciation affects belonging, shares insights from 90+ episodes interviewing people about their names' meanings, and provides practical advice for leaders to create more inclusive environments through intentional name pron…

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What Do People Really Need From You at Work with Bill Shander 39:24

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Bill Shander discusses "stakeholder whispering" - the practice of uncovering what people truly need rather than simply executing their requests. Drawing parallels to horse whispering, he emphasizes using questions, empathy, and slow thinking to guide stakeholders toward identifying their real problems, ultimately creating better outcomes for everyo…

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White Hot AI Dev Tool Market: Workday Acquires Flowise And More 14:06

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The new battle for AI supremacy is now moving to the application development space, or IDE (Integrated Development Environments). These companies, like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, Replit, Google AI Studio, and Microsoft Power tools, are exploding with growth. Why? Because in the world of AI, we’re all application developers! (Listen to “We’re…

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Podcast 100: How Extended Enterprise LMS Consulting Adds Value 54:44

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How does extended enterprise LMS consulting help business software buyers and sellers succeed? Find out on this special 100th episode of the Talented Learning Show!By John Leh

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How might we build pathways for economic mobility? | Kerry McKittrick 29:24

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark dives into the intersection of education and workforce innovation with Kerry McKittrick, Co-Director of Harvard's Project on Workforce. Together, they explore the evolving job market in the AI era, discussing challenges like the "AI job apocalypse" and the importance of creating agile pat…

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The Power of the Pause - Staying Calm When It Matters Most with Cynthia Kane 28:50

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Cynthia Kane's "The Pause Principle" teaches how to pause and regain control in challenging situations. Using the SOFTEN method (Sensation, Own discomfort, Focus on present, Take a breath, Eyes on other person, Need to say), people can shift from reactive responses to intentional communication by calming their nervous system first. TAKEAWAYS Notice…

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The Amazing Story of Workhuman, Recognition Market Leader 37:36

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In this podcast I interview Eric Mosley, the Founder and CEO of Workhuman, a $Billion dollar company that pioneered the market for employee recognition. Today Workhuman has more than 7.7 million users and is widely used by many of the largest companies in the world. What does Workhuman do? Well they help you build a corporate wide program for emplo…

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AI Transformation Is Real: Conversation w/ Jacqui Canney from ServiceNow 21:31

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This week I have an update on the “real world” of AI transformation, based on some important conversations I’ve had (and these folks will join the podcast soon.) First, I talked with the Department of Labor and also reviewed new research from Goldman Sachs and we do find that “AI is not wiping out jobs.” As you’ll hear, there is a slowdown in hirin…

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Catching Up! | Models for Scaling Innovation and What AI Knows About Human Flourishing 41:20

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen and Mason Pashia explore the intersection of education innovation, policy updates, and emerging technologies. From the role of AI in fostering human flourishing to the potential of CTE centers and ISDs as innovation hubs, they dive into transformative ideas reshaping education. The discus…

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Introducing Galileo™ for Managers, A Leadership Guru At Your Fingertips 5:40

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This week we introduce Galileo for Managers, an exciting new part of the Galileo Platform – designed to help business professionals with day-to-day management. As you’ll hear in this podcast, Galileo for Managers brings together the best of AI with 25+ years of research into management, leadership, business, and HR. As I discuss in today’s announce…

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How Can Place-Based Career Pathways Build Thriving Ecosystems? | Jonah Schenker 41:53

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, host Shawnee Caruthers explores the transformative power of Career Pathways Academy at iPark 87 with a dynamic panel of guests: Dr. Jonah Schenker (Ulster BOCES), John Boolukos (Archtop Fiber), and students Cameren Thibault-Edmonds and Natalie Winrow. Together, they discuss how place-based education, in…

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Stop Losing Your Best People - Ending Employee Drift through Purposeful Leadership with Michael Wozniak 44:41

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In this conversation, Michael Wozniak discusses his book 'Employee Drift' and explores the concept that employees do not quit jobs but drift away due to poor leadership. He shares insights from his experience in the NBA, emphasizing the importance of trust, clarity, and support in leadership. Wozniak reflects on his own leadership journey, the sign…

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SAP Acquires SmartRecruiters. Many Implications, Here They Are. 9:40

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This week SAP SuccessFactors announced the acquisition of SmartRecruiters, one of the fastest-growing talent acquisition platforms. This is much more than a technology deal: it demonstrates the value of talent and the massive redefinition of “applicant tracking systems” taking place today. While the deal is not final and details are yet to come, I …

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Leading Through Layoffs with Empathy and Transparency with Nicole Blevins 26:28

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HR expert Nicole Blevins discusses navigating layoffs with humanity and professionalism. She emphasizes exploring alternatives first, creating fair selection processes, having managers lead termination conversations rather than HR, providing resources and support to departing employees, and maintaining transparency with remaining staff to address s…

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CEOs Are Proud Of Their Layoffs. Should They Be? 18:11

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This week the WSJ highlighted the latest trends. CEOs proudly announcing layoffs and hiring freezes, only to see their stock price go up in celebration. The AI Superworker era has arrived, and companies are now plowing ahead with automation-induced workforce reductions. All this is not as simple as it sounds. AI budgets are skyrocketing (EY survey …

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Podcast 99: How Can Marketing Improve Enterprise Learning? 31:25

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What can marketers teach enterprise learning leaders about how to package, position, and promote training? Find out from a performance marketing expert on this episode of the Talented Learning Show!By John Leh

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What Does A Radically Collaborative Computer Science Education Initiative Look Like? | Monterey County 27:30

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we dive into California’s groundbreaking efforts to expand equitable access to computer science education. Joined by Dr. Caryn Lewis, Rod Garcia, and Dr. Sharisa Chan, we explore how initiatives like the Cal MSCS Professional Learning Partnership are fostering equity, building interdisciplinary approach…

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Bridging the Gen Z Generational Gap with Marcia Homer 36:26

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HR expert Marcia Homer discusses the workplace dynamics between Gen X managers and Gen Z employees. She explains how different generational upbringings create workplace conflicts - Gen X grew up as independent "latchkey kids" while Gen Z is the most connected and supervised generation ever. Homer emphasizes that Gen Z isn't lazy but wants to work d…

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Can AI Replace Human Intuition? I Think Not, And Here's Why It Matters. 18:44

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After many dozens of conversations with companies and AI vendors about AI transforming work, I’m left with one burning question. If we actually succeed in automating all our work tasks, data analysis, coding, and content generation, are these systems truly able to replace humans? I”m left with a very simple answer: NO. And the reason for this is no…

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What Does A Truly Responsive School Look Like? | Kara Bobroff 38:26

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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia and Jason Cummins are thrilled to have Kara Bobroff join them to share her journey in transforming education for Indigenous communities. As the founder of One Generation and the driving force behind the Native American Community Academy (NACA), Kara passionately discusses how schools can tr…