This week we’re talking about the topic of leadership. After 20 years in corporate, I had my share of leaders. Some were very good leaders and others, well, not so much. I used to sit back and watch as people who were really good at their job as an individual contributor get promoted to management or leadership simply because they were good at their job. And let’s be honest…just because you are good or even great at your job doesn’t mean you should be a leader. This week’s guest has a lot to say on this subject. I am delighted to welcome Jacob Morgan to the podcast. Jacob is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on the future of work, employee experience and leadership. After interviewing over 140 CEOs and over 14,000 employees, Jacob developed what he calls the “Notable Nine”, 4 mindsets and 5 skills that good leaders have in common. If you are a loyal listener, you know that I’ve had multiple conversations about the future of work and what employers are and will be looking for. Whether or not a college degree is required, just about every job in the future will require skills that our kids just aren’t learning in school. This conversation is packed full of valuable advice to prepare our teens for life after high school no matter which path they choose.
About Jacob Morgan
Jacob is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist who explores leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the founder of FutureofWorkUniversity.com, an online education and training platform that helps future proof individuals and organizations by teaching them the skills they need to succeed in the future of work. Jacob also hosts the Future of Work podcast, a weekly show where he speaks with senior executives, business leaders, and bestselling authors about how the world of work is changing.
Episode Highlights
- Jacob’s book, The Future Leader
- The interviews, a common set of skills and mindsets for the future
- The Notable Nine: 4 mindsets and 5 skills
- The benefits of super perpetual learning
- Why technology will never replace human relationships
- Helping teens prepare for jobs that don’t exist yet
- Be a “taste tester” when choosing a career
- Encourage your kids to try lots of different things
- Pay attention to the feedback you get and the reasons people ask you for help
- Keep your skills and mindsets in a “backpack” and carry them with you
- Don’t follow your passion but bring it with you
- Jacob’s advice to his teenage self