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Shaping Facebook’s Future Through Revolutionary Workplace Culture

Jacob Morgan / October 8, 2024

Back in 2008, when Facebook was just starting to flex its muscles on the global stage, the company knew it needed a titan to navigate its explosive growth. Enter Sheryl Sandberg—a leader not just equipped with a stellar track record at Google but also a forward-thinking approach to workplace dynamics. Her mission? To scale Facebook’s operations and evolve its corporate culture, making the social media giant a powerhouse of innovation and employee satisfaction.

Leadership and Management

Beyond the Paycheck: How Dan Schulman Redefined Employee Recognition at PayPal

Jacob Morgan / September 24, 2024

What if feeling appreciated at work wasn’t the exception, but the norm? At PayPal, under Dan Schulman’s leadership, this wasn’t just a lofty ideal—it was everyday reality. Schulman transformed the digital payments giant not just through technology but by revolutionizing how team members are recognized and valued.

Leadership and Management

Why We Will NEVER Have A 4-Day Work Week And Why A Shorter Work Week Is A Terrible Idea

Jacob Morgan / September 13, 2024

Who wouldn’t want to work less while getting paid the same amount? Anyone? Don’t get your hopes up. I’ve expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a 4-day workweek, let alone a 3.5 day workweek.

Leadership and Management

What Happened To The “Whistle While You Work” Mentality Inside Of Our Organizations? Is Working Hard Dead?

Jacob Morgan / September 11, 2024

It’s time we bring back working hard to organizations around the world, but how do we actually do that?

Leadership and Management

“I and Thou” and “I and It” Relationships In A Leadership Context: Viewing Your Employees As Cogs Vs Humans

Jacob Morgan / September 4, 2024

How can leaders change their perspective to view the relationships with their employees as transformational instead of being purely transactional? A philosopher might just have the answer!

Podcast

Leading in the Wake of Hybrid Work, AI, and Shifting Employee Expectations

Jacob Morgan / September 2, 2024

Leadership has always required adaptability, but today’s leaders face unprecedented challenges as the workplace undergoes a massive transformation. The shift to hybrid work, the rise of AI, and evolving employee expectations are redefining what it means to lead effectively.

Leadership and Management

The Way We Attract And Retain Talent Is Wrong

Jacob Morgan / August 16, 2024

We’ve been attracting and retaining talent the wrong way for decades. Traditionally, we entice prospective employees with stories about what it’s like to work for our company. We share perks and promises to get them to accept the job. No one starts out hating their job. New employees are excited to jump in and work for the company.

Leadership and Management

The Employee Life Cycle Is Dead, And HR Killed It

Jacob Morgan / August 14, 2024

What stage are you in? Sounds like a weird question to ask right? And before you’re wondering if I hit my head, I want you to consider that every single one of you reading this right now who are working for a company, are in a “stage.”

Podcast

How To Balance Psychological Safety With Accountability in the Workplace

Jacob Morgan / July 8, 2024

Can too much psychological safety hurt your team’s performance? Discover Dr. Peter Cappelli’s surprising insights on balancing psychological safety, creativity, and accountability in the workplace.

Leadership and Management

Power Surge: Do Employees Have Too Much Control?

Jacob Morgan / June 26, 2024

Analyzing the Shift Between Organizations and Employees in the Post-Pandemic Era