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Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work

Mel Plett & Francesca Ranieri
Workplace Culture
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Burnout
Psychological Safety
Corporate Culture
Career Development
Employment
Employee Experience
Job Market
Workplace Incivility
Human Resources
Mental Health
Gluttony
Productivity
Work-Life Balance
Belonging
Collective Intelligence
Greed

We break down the now and next of work. You stay ahead.Its not just you - work is bonkers. Burnout is high, trust is low, and everything is changing at breakneck speed. Friend-to-friend? We get it. We're in it. And we're here to guide you through it. We’re two leadership insiders—and real-life friends—who’ve led teams, sat in the tough seats, and know first hand how fast, complex, and personal wo... more

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AI: Magic or Miss

AI has officially become the corporate answer to everything.

Need more productivity? AI.

Need fewer people? AI.

Need to sound innovative on an earnings call? Definitely AI.

But underneath all the hype, a real qu... more

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What happens when the thing that defined you ends?

In this episode, we sit down with former NFL first-round draft pick Alex Molden to talk about reinvention, identity, and what it actually takes to build the next version of yoursel... more

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We just got back from UNLEASH America with one big conclusion:

The tech decision is over.

The people decision is still up for grabs.

In this episode, we break down what we heard from some of the biggest voices in AI, HR, leadershi... more

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Productive. Profitable. People Not Included?

Companies are getting more productive and profitable — while quietly employing fewer people. This week we unpack the growing gap between AI productivity, disappearing jobs, and the uncom... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Molden
Leadership advisor and coach; former NFL player
Independent coach and consultant
Episode: More Than What You Do: How to Rebuild Identify, Purpose and Direction After Leaving a Role That Defined You w/Former NFL'er and Leadership Coach Alex Molden
Gary Bolles
Global Fellow of Transformation at Singularity University
Singularity University
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Ethan Mollick
Professor at Wharton, AI transformation voice
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Ben Smythman
SVP of HR and Talent Advisory at LHH
Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH)
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Kendra Angier
CHRO at Kotality
Kotality
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Peter Hinson
Keynote speaker, author of The Uncertainty Principle
Apple Chappel (as described)
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Andrew Flowers
APCAST economist
APCAST
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Katerina Berg
Former CHRO, Spotify
Spotify
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.
Jason Desense
CHRO at Toshiba
Toshiba
Episode: The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.

Hosts

Mel Plett
Co-host of Your Work Friends. Focuses on culture, leadership, and practical workplace insights.
Francesca Ranieri
Co-host of Your Work Friends. Brings research-led perspectives on work, leadership, and culture.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Must Listen

    This podcast is solid. Two great hosts. Meaty topics and real talk delivered in a fresh and fun way. Each episode I learn something new, see something from a different perspective and without fail have an actionable takeaway.

    Listen Up! You won’t regret it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cantick
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative with lots of giggles

    I’m not even in HR & this podcast is an eye opener. So funny. So informative. Great perspective to navigate your professional career no matter where you are. Keep it up y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pfeif4Homes
    United States2 years ago
  • Every one needs these thoughtful and fun work friends!

    Great insights, love the casual tone. Francesca and Mel are wresting with sticky topics where we need more REAL talk. There are too many issues with the spaces where we spend much of our waking lives. These are voices to be shared. Have already forwarded to many of my work friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just Say More Please
    United States2 years ago
  • Two great voices on the future of work!

    I love this podcast! It talks about the issues I care about too - empowering people, holding leaders accountable, seizing emerging technology for the greater good. I feel like this podcast gives me examples of what it would look like for organizations today to really walk the talk. Mel and Francesca bring tons of info and insight, plus they’re hilarious. Thanks for being my work friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kg1776
    United States2 years ago
  • Great chemistry

    As someone who doesn’t work in HR, but is interested in topics that affect us all and that can help improve work environments and relationships, both hosts come across as my genuine “friends” in HR - speaking clearly, having great chemistry, radiating positivity and humor, and sharing interesting opinions and relevant information.

    Also, bonus points for weaving in pop-culture references in the first two episodes, including Wu Tang, 50 Shades of Grey, and Back to the Future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Giraffe
    United States2 years ago

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Informative with lots of giggles: eye-opening, funny, practical.
Two great voices on the future of work: empowering people, accountability, and AI.
Great for sharing with work friends and continuing the conversation.
Befores: hosts feel approachable and insightful, tapping into real work topics.
Great chemistry: authentic friends in HR with real talk and pop culture touches.
Must Iisten: solid, two great hosts, actionable takeaways.

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More Than What You Do: How to Rebuild Identify, Purpose and Direction After Leaving a Role That Defined You w/Former NFL'er and Leadership Coach Alex Molden
Q: How did Alex apply the four-part framework (assignment, alignment, adjustment, assessment) to life after football?
He used the framework to understand his role, align his life with his core values, anticipate and manage changes, and continuously assess who he was becoming, which allowed him to craft a new master playbook for life beyond athletics and to pursue meaningful coaching and leadership work.
More Than What You Do: How to Rebuild Identify, Purpose and Direction After Leaving a Role That Defined You w/Former NFL'er and Leadership Coach Alex Molden
Q: Where do people start when considering a major pivot after leaving a defining role?
Start with an honest self-inventory to identify who you are at your core, not just what you do. Determine what you love, what you're good at, what lights you up, and what you hate, then use that as the foundation to set a new personal standard and align the different areas of life (family, health, career, relationships, and faith).
Ownership Works: When All Employees Own a Piece of The Upside w/ Anna-Lisa Miller
Q: Why is shared ownership gaining traction, especially now?
The financial insecurity facing employees, with many living paycheck to paycheck, creates a demand for alternative solutions like shared ownership.
Ownership Works: When All Employees Own a Piece of The Upside w/ Anna-Lisa Miller
Q: How would you define what shared ownership is to someone who has never heard of it?
Shared ownership extends equity participation from executives to all employees, allowing everyone to benefit financially when the company succeeds.
Code Red: Zapier's Approach to Move from AI Fear to AI Integration w/ Zapier's Brandon Sammut
Q: What would be a 30-second script you would give a manager that they might have employees that are really freaked out about using AI?
Encourage open conversations around the changes AI brings and emphasize the importance of adjusting to improve the quality of work and employee experience.

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

This show targets professionals navigating the evolving world of work, with a strong emphasis on HR, leadership, culture, and the human side of technology. Episodes routinely explore how AI, changing workforce dynamics, and leadership strategies shape workplaces, from fostering psychological safety and sponsorship to rethinking performance management and ownership. Across interviews with HR leaders, academics, and industry practitioners, the hosts blend pragmatic how-tos with candid conversations about real-world challenges, trends, and ethical considerations. Noteworthy strengths include a consistent focus on actionable insights, a collaborative host dynamic, and a willingness to tackle tense topics with humor and practicality, making it a... more

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Recent guests on Your Work Friends include:

1. Alex Molden
2. Gary Bolles
3. Ethan Mollick
4. Ben Smythman
5. Kendra Angier
6. Peter Hinson
7. Andrew Flowers
8. Katerina Berg

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