The Work Wire
by WRKdefined Podcast Network
Latest episode
Psychological Safety Isn’t What You Think It Is
Psychological Safety Isn’t What You Think It Is
About this podcast
SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. and Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, host a lively conversation on how the latest news impacts all things work-related.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- Psychological Safety Isn’t What You Think It Is · 35 minIn this bold and unfiltered episode of The Work Wire, Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, dismantle the myths surrounding…
- AI First, People Second? Shopify’s Hiring Revolution · 36 minIn this thought-provoking episode of The Work Wire, Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, break down one of the most…
- Meta, Rehire Blacklists, and the Quiet Power of HR · 32 minIn this episode of The Work Wire, Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, and SHRM President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. dig into a controversial practice making headlines: Meta’s…
- Navigating the BullDOGE Era: AI, Tariffs, and the Future of Work - Part 2 · 27 minIn this insightful second part of The Work Wire podcast, hosts Bob Goodwin and Johnny C. Taylor Jr. delve deeper into the ramifications of the "BullDOGE Era," examining critical…
- The Bulldoze Era: What Happens When Government Gets Streamlined Like a Startup? · 41 minIn this eye-opening episode of *The Work Wire*, Bob Goodwin is joined by Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of SHRM, to unpack the sweeping changes taking shape under what Bob…
- Busted, Broken, and Leaky: Fixing America’s Education-to-Workforce Pipeline · 34 minIn this compelling episode of The Work Wire, Bob Goodwin sits down with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of SHRM, to unpack his recent Congressional testimony on the state…
- Return to Office, DEI, and Trump 2.0: What’s Next for Work? · 34 minWith major executive orders and shifting workplace trends, the balance of power between employers and employees is changing fast. Bob Goodwin and Johnny C. Taylor Jr. discuss the…
- The Work Wire - Unpacking Extreme Leadership Decisions and Their Impact · 33 minA CEO's harsh firing of 90% of his employees via Slack reveals significant issues in leadership, communication, and employee accountability. The incident serves as a poignant…
- The Work Wire - Navigating 'The Great Flattening' and Middle Management's Future · 34 minWhat if the hierarchical structures that have defined our workplaces are holding us back from true productivity and profitability? Join us as we explore "The Great Flattening"…
- The Work Wire - Embracing Change and Resilience in Leadership · 35 minJoin us for an insightful conversation with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO and President of SHRM, as we uncover the essence of embracing change in a rapidly evolving world. Discover…
- The Work Wire - Exploring Decision-Making in Leadership · 32 minUnlock the secrets to effective leadership decision-making with insights from Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM. Discover how Johnny navigated the weighty…
- The Work Wire - Personal Choices in a Corporate Culture · 33 minCan your off-duty escapades lead to a pink slip? Join us in a captivating discussion featuring Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO and President of SHRM, as we dissect the case of Joe…
- The Work Wire - Post Election Reactions from the Office · 34 minUnlock the secrets to fostering civility and respect in the workplace amidst post-election tensions with insights from Johnny C. Taylor Jr., the President and CEO of SHRM, and…
- The Work Wire - Matthew Perry · 38 minThe tragic death of actor Matthew Perry sparks a compelling exploration of power dynamics in celebrity circles, with a spotlight on ego, charisma, and wealth. In this…
- The Work Wire - TDB · 36 minAre you ready to rethink how pay structures can transform the workplace? Join us for a captivating conversation with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, as we unpack…
- Burnout - The Work Wire · 33 minUnlock the secrets to combating burnout in the workplace with insights from Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM. Burnout is more than just an individual issue; it's a…
- Overwork Consequences - The Work Wire · 29 minWhen 100-hour work weeks become the norm, who pays the ultimate price? Join us on this gripping episode of the Work Wire as Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, and I uncover the…
- CEO Departures - The Work Wire · 32 minWhat happens when a beloved CEO like Howard Schultz steps down, and how does that impact the corporate culture at a giant like Starbucks? We explore this and more with Johnny C…
- Psychedelics - The Work Wire · 35 min · Episode 35Can psychedelics boost business performance? Join Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, and Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, as we delve into tech executives…
- Non-Competes - The Work Wire · 34 min · Episode 34What if non-compete agreements are holding back your career? Join us for an insightful episode of The Work Wire as we welcome Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, and Johnny C…







