Hosted by Al Dea · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 217 episodes
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The Edge of Work provides new insights and ideas to help leaders navigate the changing world of work. In each episode, we’ll talk to leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore new ideas for attracting and developing talent, leadership, and workplace culture, all to help you lead and succeed in a changing world of work.
Al Dea hosts The Edge of Work, a business show with 217 episodes published.
Robin Barbacane is the Head of Talent Development and Workforce Transformation at Rackspace. In this episode, Robin joins The Edge of Work to discuss what it takes to move beyond AI experimentation and drive enterprise-w
Kelly Monahan is an Author, Speaker and Researcher. She is the Co-Founder of Beyond The Desk, where she researches the intersection of AI, leadership, and the future of work. In this episode, Kelly shares her perspective
Melody Wilding is the Author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge . In this episode, Melody and Al explore why managing up is not about pleasing your boss, but about creating the clarity, in
Dr. Jerry Kane is a Professor at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. In this episode, Jerry joins The Edge of Work Podcast to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, learning, and l
Charlene Li is the Author of Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success . In this episode, Charlene joins Al to break down what it really takes for organizations to move beyond AI experimentation and start creatin
In this solo episode of the Edge of Work, host Al Dea shares his perspective on what it means to lead through uncertainty in a world of work that refuses to stand still. Drawing from his research and work with leaders ac
JD Dillon is a Speaker, Technologist, and Author of The Frontline Enablement Playbook, a new book focused on helping organizations better support frontline and deskless workers. In this conversation, JD shares why frontl
Dani Johnson is Co-Founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, and returns to the show to unpack how learning and development is being reshaped in real time. Drawing on new research, she offers a different persp
Mohit Jiwnani is the Director of Talent Development at Okta. In this episode, he shares how AI is reshaping leadership development and why traditional programs may no longer be enough as the nature of work changes. Durin
Greg Pryor is a Founding Member of Connected Commons and a longtime leader in human capital and talent strategy. In this episode of Greg joins the podcast to discuss why social capital, the relationships and networks tha
Elizabeth McSavaney is the Chief People Officer of Zurich Canada, where she leads talent strategy in a highly technical, rapidly evolving industry. In this live episode from the 2026 Transform Conference, Elizabeth share
Kyle Forrest is a Principal and the Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting, where he helps organizations navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of Humans and AI. In this live episode from the Transform Conference
Aneesh Raman is Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn and Co-Author of Open To Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Aneesh shares his perspective on how AI is reshaping c
In this solo episode of The Edge of Work, Al Dea explores how to grow your career in a time when AI, automation, and constant change are reshaping the workplace. He shares why traditional career paths and milestones are
Michael Bungay Stanier is the Author of The Coaching Habit and Host of the Change Signal podcast. In this episode of The Edge of Work, Michael joins Al Dea to challenge conventional thinking around change management and
In this solo episode of The Edge of Work , Al Dea explores why one of the most important responsibilities of leaders today is becoming a developer of talent. With leaders stretched thin and expectations constantly growin
Ariel Leonard is the SVP of Talent at Frontier Communications, where she is helping lead a large-scale transformation of the company’s workforce and talent strategy. In this episode of The Edge of Work , Ariel shares how
Matthew Duncan is the Head of Future of Work & AI Thought Leadership at Microsoft, where he helps organizations understand how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and organizational design. In this episode, Matthew explain
Dominik Rus is the Global Head of Learning and Development Innovation and Technology at TTEC, where he sits at the intersection of learning science, AI, and business performance. In this episode of The Edge of Work , Dom
In this solo episode of The Edge of Work , Al Dea shares practical guidance for leaders who are navigating constant, overlapping change. Drawing from his work with organizations, conversations with podcast guests, and re
Charlene Li
keynote speaker, strategic advisor, bestselling author, co-author of Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success · Quantum Networks Group
3 appearances on this show
JD Dillon
author of The Frontline Enablement Playbook
1 appearance on this show
Dani Johnson
Co-Founder and Principal Analyst · RedThread Research
3 appearances on this show
Kyle Forrest
Principal and Future of HR Leader at Deloitte · Deloitte Consulting LLP
1 appearance on this show
Aneesh Raman
Chief Economic Opportunity Officer · LinkedIn
1 appearance on this show
Sandra Loughlin
Chief Learning Scientist · EPAM Systems
1 appearance on this show
David Burkus
Bestselling Author, Leadership and Teamwork Expert
2 appearances on this show
Conor Grennan
head of generative AI · NYU Stern School of Business
3 appearances on this show
Andy Storch
co-author of Own Your Brand, Own Your Career
1 appearance on this show
Muriel Wilkins
author, executive coach, podcast host
1 appearance on this show
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
professor of business psychology at UCL and Columbia, chief innovation officer of ManpowerGroup, and author of books including ‘The Talent Delusion’ and ‘Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Be...’ · Harvard’s Entrepreneurial Finance Lab
1 appearance on this show
Shonna Waters
CEO and cofounder of Fractional Insights · Fractional Insights
1 appearance on this show
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