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Korn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered

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Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work? In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listener... more

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The Olympic & Paralympic Games are one of the world's largest events--and they're built from scratch every four years. We sit down with LA28 Chief People Officer to learn what it takes to grow, lead, and mobilize an Olympic-scale workforce.

Are managers praising even poor performance just to avoid conflict? Experts discuss a hidden trait that can damage careers and business.

We all know the type, and it's easy to be jealous. People who just always have or find a job, even in today's brutal market. How do they do it? We talk to one of them.

It's been tough for companies and individual workers to grow revenues or careers lately. A panel of experts discuss strategies for leaders and career climbers in 2026 to sidestep the strife.

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Recent Guests

Tammy Major
Chief People Officer of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Episode: Briefings: The Sprint to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Liz Bentley
CEO and founder of Liz Bentley Associates, nationally recognized career coach
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Episode: Briefings: Stop the Fake Compliments
David Ferris
Senior Client Partner in Korn Ferry's Professional Services Practice
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Episode: Briefings: Stop the Fake Compliments
Laura Podesta
Media training and PR strategy consultant
Episode: Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Smriti Kengovie
Managing consultant with Korn Ferry's North America Technology Practice of Professional Search
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Dr. Chris Kaufman
Founder of Human Complex Systems and an avowed night owl with over 30 years of experience in training executive teams.
Human Complex Systems
Episode: Briefings: The 3:30 AM Club
Ariane Cohen
Member of the Korn Ferry writing team, wrote about the evolutionary aspects of chronotypes.
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: The 3:30 AM Club
Mark Esposito
Professor at Harvard University's Berkman Client Center for Internet and Society, a globally recognized leader in the application of AI in business.
Harvard University
Episode: Briefings: The Mind Meld: AI & Humans
Tom McMullen
Leader of Korn Ferry's North America total rewards practice
Korn Ferry
Episode: Briefings: Pay Transparently or Pay Later

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Jill Wiltfong
Chief Marketing Officer at Korn Ferry, Jill Wiltfong is involved in corporate strategy and thought leadership within the organization.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Korn Ferry Briefings Podcast hosted by Jill Wiltfong is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Jill's 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
  • Very stilted

    Topics may be good. But this stilted presentation makes it unpleasant to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    debbiegrick
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommended!

    Podcast channel that covers the most timely topic, not too long in terms of length and most importantly easy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nadiraap
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Super energizing and informative

    I enjoyed listening to the first 3 episodes with Jill. They’re very energizing, informative and have multiple takeaways. Excited to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iammaggyfromnl
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I’m so glad I stumbled upon this podcast—it’s fantastic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emybobemy
    United States7 years ago

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Briefings: Stop the Fake Compliments
Q: What can firms do to buoy their workforce through this dip in managerial support?
Provide collections of experiences to propel employees' careers forward and market those opportunities.
Briefings: Stop the Fake Compliments
Q: Why, in your view, are fake compliments so damaging at the workplace?
They erode trust and create confusion, leading to a lack of authenticity.
Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Q: What is your advice for those looking to join the always hired category?
Having a clear elevator pitch and preparing relevant examples of work can significantly help candidates land jobs.
Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire
Q: How do people react when they hear that you're always employed?
Most people are curious and want to know how she's managing to stay employed in a tough market.
Briefings: 2026: Beat the Odds!
Q: What do you think leaders will do with the extra time AI may provide to workers?
Radhika suggested that there's a risk that leaders will expect employees to continue pushing hard instead of reallocating time for well-being and development.

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