Inciting a Workplace Revolution

Future of Work Sherpa Dan Smolen discusses inciting a workplace revolution with guest Vinny Tafuro. Vinny is the Founder of the Institute for Economic Evolution. He is also the author of two books, including Unlocking the Labor Cage. For those who study the future of work, this much is clear: we are in the midst of a workplace revolution. And career professionals are inciting it. After the past 40 years, during which shareholder value reigned supreme, stakeholder value is at last resonating in boardrooms. And people who work are taking their seats at the stakeholder table. Main podcast segment starts at 3:02 In a wide ranging discussion, Vinny: * Describes the value proposition for the Institute for Economic Evolution. Starts at 4:30 * Explains the origins of the over 150 year-old 8-hour workday. Starts at 7:22 * Offers insight into how metric-driven managers can become thoughtful and intentional workplace leaders. Starts at 12:06 * Discusses the importance of benefit corporations (B-Corps) in inciting a workplace revolution. Starts at 24:46 * Lays out his future of work vision. Starts at 32:05 What is more, Vinny offers this key driver for inciting a workplace revolution: "We're proving what really good leaders have always known: if you treat people well, you build up your organization holistically and create a culture that doesn't become toxic." Main podcast segment starts at 3:02 About our guest: Vinny Tafuro is a visionary thinker, writer, entrepreneur, communications theorist, and economist. Vinny earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Tampa and is pursuing a Masters of Science in Foresight from the University of Houston. He lives and works in Tampa, Florida. EPISODE DATE: May 20, 2022 Social media: – LinkedIn – Twitter – Instagram – TEDx Talk – Website – Book Page Please Subscribe to The Dan Smolen Podcast on: – Apple Podcast – <a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/dansmolen.