Working Forward
by Nikki Lewallen Gregory
Latest episode
The Psychology of Swag: Using Merch to Connect Remote Teams
The Psychology of Swag: Using Merch to Connect Remote Teams
About this podcast
Working Forward is a future of work podcast exploring the trends, technologies, and ideas shaping how we work and lead.
From AI in the workplace and workplace technology to workplace culture and emerging workforce trends, each episode helps leaders understand what's changing, why it matters, and how to prepare for what's next.
Featuring insights from experts and thought leaders around the world, Working Forward gives listeners practical perspective for navigating the future of work with confidence.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 71 episodes
- The Psychology of Swag: Using Merch to Connect Remote Teams · 20 minSwag isn't just stuff. In a distributed workplace, the right physical object can become evidence that someone belongs. Nikki sits down with Crissy Manwaring of Robertson…
- The Psychology of Swag: The Michael Jordan Playbook for Merch · 18 minThe best branded merch doesn't feel like a giveaway. It feels like belonging you can wear. Using the Michael Jordan and Nike story as a jumping-off point, Nikki and Crissy…
- The Psychology of Swag: Making Milestone Recognition Matter · 23 minRecognition shouldn't collect dust on a shelf. It should tell a story about belonging, achievement, and why someone matters. Nikki sits down with Crissy Manwaring of Robertson…
- Peering Into the Future | Jason Cochran on Lead the People · 27 minThe future of work is coming whether we're ready or not. The leaders who thrive won't be the ones with the perfect prediction. They'll be the ones willing to learn, adapt, and…
- Unlocking the Impact of AI on the Future of Work | Jason Cochran on Unlocked with Skot Waldron · 46 minAI is moving fast, but the leaders who win won't be the ones who move fastest. They'll be the ones thoughtful enough to protect what makes work human. Skot Waldron sits down with…
- To Lead is Human | Jason Cochran on Culture Starts Here with Heather Haas and BJ McKay · 54 minAI is changing how work gets done, but it's also raising the bar for leadership. In this special live episode, hosted by Jason Cochran of People Forward Network, Heather Haas and…
- Leading in the Gray: Human Wisdom in an AI World with Michael Sneed and John Dugan · 1 h 14 minIn this live stream episode of Working Forward, Michael Sneed and John Dugan join host Jason Cochran to explore what it means to lead wisely as artificial intelligence reshapes…
- The Entropy Era: AI, Gen Z, and Why Partnership Is the Only Way Forward with Matt Poepsel · 1 h 7 minIn this episode of Working Forward, Jason Cochran sits down with Matt Poepsel, SVP of Workforce and Talent at The Predictive Index and author of multiple books on talent…
- The Psychology of Swag: Quality Signals Value · 23 minWhat makes something feel premium the second it lands in your hands? Eric and Crissy unpack the hidden psychology of quality and why people make instant judgments about products…
- Pivoting Through Crisis and Democratizing Photography with Rob Eyler · 1 h 3 minIn this episode of Working Forward, Jason Cochran sits down with Rob Eyler, CEO and co-founder of Capturely, a photography platform that deploys vetted photographers for…
- The Psychology of Swag: The Unboxing Experience · 30 minWhat makes an unboxing moment feel unforgettable and why are so many companies still getting it wrong? 📦 Eric and Crissy unpack the psychology behind anticipation, belonging…
- The Psychology of Swag: From Transaction to Transformation · 29 minWhat looks like a simple swag order can quietly spiral into a logistical nightmare that drains time, money, and employee energy. Eric and Crissy unpack why procurement thinking…
- The Psychology of Swag: The $6 Billion Waste Problem · 29 minWhat if the biggest branding opportunity your company has is quietly ending up in the trash? 🗑️ Eric and Crissy unpack the hidden emotional, financial, and environmental costs…
- The Psychology of Swag: Why We Keep What We Keep · 35 minThat branded mug on your desk might be doing more than holding coffee. It could be shaping memory, emotion, and loyalty in ways most leaders never stop to consider. Eric and…
- Building Real AI Value with Wes Bender and Mikey Ames · 1 h 21 minIn this episode of Working Forward, Jason Cochran sits down with Wes Bender, Head of Business Development at Admired Leadership, and Mikey Ames, Digital Marketing and Social…
- Introducing The Psychology of Swag: A New Series on Working Forward · 10 minA cheap pen or a lasting symbol of belonging. In this special kickoff to The Psychology of Swag series on Working Forward, Eric Bransteter sits down with branded merchandise…
- Creating Practical AI Strategies with Beth White · 1 h 3 minIn this episode of Working Forward, Jason Cochran sits down with Beth White, Founder and CEO of MeBeBot, to discuss how organizations can build practical and responsible AI…
- Reimagining Company Values for Modern Times With Steve Sorenson and Jordan Lindstrom · 1 h 13 minIn this episode, Jason Cochran speaks with Steve Sorensen and Jordan Lindstrom from Johnsonville about the company's approach to culture, values, and the integration of…
- Reimagining Marketing in the Age of AI with Tanya and Tony Thorson · 54 minIn this conversation, Jason Cochran speaks with Tanya and Tony Thorson about the evolving landscape of marketing psychology, particularly in the context of B2B and B2C…
- Community Conversation: Leading Well Starts with Living Well · 24 minEpisode Description: What if wellness wasn't just a perk, but a leadership necessity? In this Working Forward Conversations episode, Nikki Lewallen Gregory and Jason Cochran flip…
