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Work Better

Steelcase
Mental Health
Humor
Creativity
Productivity
Workplace Wellbeing
Sustainability
Work-Life Balance
Resilience
Corporate Culture
Design
Employee Well-Being
Workplace Design
Neuroscience
Joy At Work
Brain Health
Collective Intelligence
Generational Stereotyping
Behavioral Science
Team Building
Composting

The Work Better Podcast by Steelcase brings you the latest trends and research shaping the ways people work, today and in the future. Each episode invites leading thinkers in the world of work to share their insights on what’s driving change and ideas for how to make it better. Learn how to improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and productivity by creating workplaces that work better. Stay-up-to... more

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Dr. Laura Jana explains that the human abilities we develop earliest—curiosity, self‑management, empathy, adaptability, and creative thinking—are the same ones adults need to navigate today’s fast‑changing, AI‑shaped workplace. She draws on neuroscie... more

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AI is advancing so quickly that schools are struggling to keep pace, and learning‑innovation researcher Mario Chiasson argues that this gap is reshaping what students actually need from education. Instead of focusing on memorization, he says the prio... more

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Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of Joyful, argues it’s possible to find joy in our physical environment even if we’re not feeling happy. She’s the founder of The Aesthetics of Joy, a website that empowers people to find more joy in life and work through de... more

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Ninety percent of our day is spent feeling something, which makes it unrealistic to expect emotions to stay out of work. Ethan Kross explains that emotions are useful when kept in proportion, and the real opportunity is helping people shift – not sup... more

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Recent Guests

Mario Chiasson
Internationally recognized researcher and thought leader in learning innovation, system transformation and future ready skills
Université de Moncton
Episode: Rewiring Learning for an AI-Enabled World (S8:E5)
Zach MacCurio
Researcher and author of The Power of Mattering, The Power of Mattering, How Leaders Can Help Create a Culture of Significance
Author/Researcher
Episode: Rerun: Sparking Joy at Work with Ingrid Fetell Lee
Ethan Kross
Author and researcher, exploring the significance of emotions in the workplace.
Episode: How to Control Your Emotions at Work (S8:E4)
Khalil Smith
Workplace culture expert and consultant
Episode: Creating High Performance Culture with Khalil Smith (S8:E3)
Shannon Cohen
Founder of the Rockstar Woman Movement, award-winning author, speaker, and leadership trainer
Episode: A Head and Heart Approach to Leadership (S8:E1)
Jill Perry-Smith
A professor of organization and management at Emory University and an expert in social networks influencing creativity and innovation.
Emory University
Episode: Boosting Creativity by Talking to Strangers with Jill Perry Smith (S7:E5)
Stefaan van Hooydonk
Founder of the Global Curiosity Institute and a leading voice on how curiosity can shape better leaders and business results.
Episode: Creating A Curious Organization with Stefaan van Hooydonk (S7:E4)
Nick Epley
Behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago and author of MindWise
University of Chicago
Episode: Why We Misunderstand Each Other at Work with Nick Epley (S7:E3)
Jeff Yip
Associate professor of management and director of ListeningWorks
Simon Fraser University
Episode: Make Listening Your Superpower with Jeff Yip (S7:E2)

Host

Chris Congdon
Host of Work Better, focused on workplace trends, design, and research-driven insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Work Better hosted by Chris Congdon is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Chris' insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. She has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Insightful, Informative, and Interesting

    Really enjoy this podcast, genuine insight and conversations. A must listen for those in this sphere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    app318
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyed this!

    Found the series to be intriguing and also informative. Steelcase has always been a leader in their field and this is no different. Impressive lineup of speakers. Enjoyed it very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caddisbug1994
    United States3 years ago
  • crappy approach and meaningless

    people hate open office plans for a reason. every time i listen to this podcast i feel like it just brushes off the criticism rather than make sense of it. Following this, we never actually reach any real insight on how to improve office designs. Was hoping for some real in depth investigation but this ends up being a steel case advertisement series and a PR campaign for open offices.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jtomko91
    United States6 years ago
  • Thinly-veiled advertainment

    Open office series purports to be deeply insightful and has some good interviews, but most conclude just as the line of questioning gets meaningful. Latter episodes are full-on steelcase advertisements. Missed opportunity to provide real insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jeffreyahaines
    United States6 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Critiques note a perceived marketing tilt toward Steelcase and questions about depth of analysis.
Listeners praise a strong lineup of speakers and practical takeaways for leaders.
Positive feedback highlights genuine insight and valuable conversations for those in the workplace field.

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Creating High Performance Culture with Khalil Smith (S8:E3)
Q: What are the key components of the ABCS framework for workplace culture improvement?
The ABCS framework stands for Awareness, Behaviors, Community, and Systems, which are crucial for fostering an effective performance culture.
Creating High Performance Culture with Khalil Smith (S8:E3)
Q: What changes do you feel have occurred in workplace culture?
While some aspects remain the same, there have been new challenges such as addressing social issues driven by a vocal employee base against the demands of financial stakeholders.
Boosting Creativity by Talking to Strangers with Jill Perry Smith (S7:E5)
Q: What do I need during that stage?
It's critical to gain influence and attention from gatekeepers who can provide resources needed to implement ideas.
Boosting Creativity by Talking to Strangers with Jill Perry Smith (S7:E5)
Q: What kinds of networks do I need in that stage?
During the elaboration stage, you need support and encouragement from people you know well to help refine and develop your ideas.
Boosting Creativity by Talking to Strangers with Jill Perry Smith (S7:E5)
Q: Can you talk about that a little bit?
Creativity is fundamental to problem-solving in organizations and encompasses a need for novel insights from diverse social connections.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Work Better

What is Work Better about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practitioner's focus on making workplaces healthier, more engaging, and productive permeates recent episodes. Conversations center on leadership resilience, emotional regulation, the science of meetings, and the impact of environment and culture on performance. Guests range from researchers and authors to practitioners exploring mattering, curiosity, listening, and sustainable work design, often tying insights to actionable strategies for leaders and teams. The show stands out for its practical, design-forward take on workplace well-being and productivity, frequently linking back to real-world implementations in organizations and to Steelcase's design perspectives. Potential listeners who want evidence-based approaches to improving employ... more

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Recent guests on Work Better include:

1. Mario Chiasson
2. Zach MacCurio
3. Ethan Kross
4. Khalil Smith
5. Shannon Cohen
6. Jill Perry-Smith
7. Stefaan van Hooydonk
8. Nick Epley

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