Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show
by Ira S Wolfe
If you think this is just another podcast, think again. We are the voice of the most important crucial conversations confronting business leaders and people today. Our goal is to bring you ways to reimagine tomorrow and explore the impact and convergence of business, technology, and people.Recognized as one of the top all-time leadership and management podcasts (Goodpods), top leadership podcast (Podcast Tonight), top 1.5% of all podcasts (Listen Notes), Top 100 podcast (Chartable) to mention a few!
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Higher Education's Problems Don't Add Up. They Multiply.
If you think universities are just struggling with fewer freshmen, you're missing the bigger plot twist. The real story is how all their problems are multiplying, not adding. What if everything you learned about "fixing" higher ed is actually making things worse? Time to dig into the convergence....
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Pass-Fail or Epic Fail? The Real Debate Over Michigan's Experiment
The University of Michigan just dropped a bombshell: incoming freshmen will see their grades disappear from public transcripts for their entire first semester, replaced by a mandatory pass/fail. Is this a leap toward student well-being and future-ready adaptability, or are we cushioning kids into…
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Everything You Think Is Normal Has An Expiration Date!
Picture this: It's 2038, and your grandkid finds your old smartphone buried in a junk drawer. She stares at it like it's a caveman's club and asks, "Wait, you had to use your hands to use this all day?" In this episode, we unpack why everything you think is "normal" has an expiration date and why...
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Your Career Half-Life is Shrinking: Why Every Age Group Is Running Out of Time
Think your job is safe for the next decade? Think again. In this mind-bending episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization, Ira S. Wolfe unpacks why the skills and instincts that built your career are going obsolete faster than you can reboot your laptop. Forget coasting through 40 years. Today's...
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Career Mastery vs. Adaptability: Is Expertise Now a Liability?
Welcome to Geeks Geezers Googlization, where the future of work gets real—fast. In "Is Expertise Now a Liability?" the conversation dives headfirst into the dizzying acceleration of societal and technological change. Is relentless adaptability the only true job security, or are we burning…
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If Five-Year Plans are Dead, Now What?
Remember five-year plans? Yeah, so do I. It turns out that quite a few people made careers out of writing them! Unfortunately, they are about as useful as a paper map in the age of Waze and Google Maps. Planning "far ahead" feels kind of quaint, especially when half the time we can't even guess...
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From Zombie Campuses to AI: The Truth About Higher Ed's Doom Loop
On this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, you'll learn about the misguided madness about college admissions and hear about the real crisis no one's talking about: higher education is spiraling toward a cliff. Elite universities parade their record-low acceptance rates, while regional...
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Hacking Happiness: The Hard Science Behind Happiness at Work and in Life
Ready to hack your happiness? In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, neuroscientist Dr. Paul J Zak (aka Dr. Love) sits down with host Ira S Wolfe to shatter the myths of happiness. Forget everything you thought you knew—happiness isn't just luck or "soft skill" fluff. It's hardwired...
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The Power of Mattering: Why No One Feels Like They Matter Anymore
Forget what you've been told about what's driving division, disengagement, and dysfunction. It's not woke and DEI. It's not remote work. It's not Gen Z or political affiliations. According to Dr. Zach Mercurio, it's something far more primal: the deep, unmet need to matter. In this gut-punch of…
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Why Change is So Damn Hard: Riding the River of Peanut Butter
Yep! Change often feels like swimming upstream against sticky currents. Even if the status quo is a mess, we cling to it like a life raft. Why? Because the familiar feels like less work for our brain, even when it's failing us. In this episode, guest co-hosts Eli and Casey unravel the complex web...
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Exploring Adaptive Perception Disorder: The Blind Spot Holding Your Business Hostage
Step into the whirlwind of change with this episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization: "Adaptive Perception Disorder." Guest co-hosts Eli and Casey take a Deep Dive into the eerily familiar yet subtly dangerous mindset threatening the backbone of businesses today. They delve deep into the intriguing...
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The Real Reason You're Struggling at Work: The Adaptability Deficit
Feel like the world's spinning faster than ever? You're not wrong—and "just go with the flow" won't cut it anymore. Join us for another Deep Dive in this provocative episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Guest hosts Casey and Eli dive deep into the Adaptability Deficit, a term coined by Ira…
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Job Market Weirdness: AI & Future Work | with Ira S Wolfe and Gad Levanon
What happens when AI, immigration policy, and economic trends collide? The job market gets weird—fast. In this must-listen episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, renowned labor market expert Gad Levanon joins Ira Wolfe to dissect the current state and future trajectory of work. Forget…
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AI's Impact on Employment [separator] Don't Fear, Adapt!
"What does it mean to be human in a world where AI can do almost everything we can—and maybe better?" In this electrifying episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, we dive into the radical future of work, technology, and humanity with Sam Rad, a digital pioneer who's part futurist, a…
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The NAIVE Trap: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About ... But Should Be
Welcome to another special episode of The Deep Dive, in which we rip the lid off modern complacency and expose the dangerous mindset creeping into our lives without us even realizing it. It's called NAIVE Thinking—and no, we're not talking about innocent optimism. This is an epidemic of Numbness,...
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Rewriting the Rules: How to Thrive in the Future of Work
Welcome to a special episode of Deep Dive into The Never Normal, a Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization special no-nonsense series that unpacks the future of work, leadership, and life in an era of relentless disruption. This episode features highlights from cutting-edge insights by future or work...
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AI in 2025 is Here to Eat Your Lunch: A Recipe to Help You Stay Relevant
The future is here, and it's weirder than you think. In this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, we're tearing down the illusions of certainty and exposing the brutal reality of exponential change with global futurist and author John Sanei. AI, blockchain, quantum computing—if you have...
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Employment is DEAD: The Future of Work is Calling (Are You Answering?)
Forget quiet quitting – the ENTIRE employment system is on life support! 🤯 Host Ira Wolfe sits down with Josh Drean, co-founder of Work3 Institute and author of the bombshell new book "Employment is Dead," to expose the brutal truth about the dying model of traditional jobs. They dissect the...
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The Mind-Boggling Echoes of 1930s Politics: Is 2025 The Twilight Before the Storm?
That collective sigh you heard recently was likely the relief that the risk of recession has passed. Or are we just experiencing The Twilight Before the Storm resulting in a transformational societal makeover? Warning: this episode is a must-listen but not for the faint hearted! Buckle up folks…
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A Deep Dive into Mattering @ Work: #1 Reason Organizational Change Fails
On this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into TWO of my most popular episodes with Zach Mercurio, expert on "mattering" at work. Why? Because it turns out, feeling LIKE you matter is as vital as food and shelter... and its ABSENCE is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes DAILY! Think that's…
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Deep Dive into Pivot Point: How Companies Can Leverage AI's Upside and Avoid the Skills Shake-Down
The message is clear: The future of work will be defined by rapid technological advancement, requiring individuals and organizations to embrace adaptability as a core competency. Leveraging tools like the AQai model and fostering a supportive and agile work environment will be critical to…
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The Pollsters' Dilemma: Can We Predict Elections in the Age of Trump?
Election crystal ball or magic 8-ball? Join political gurus Wendy Danley Davis and Louis Perron as they unravel "The Pollsters' Dilemma" in the era of Trump on this episode of "At the Corner of Main St and Wall St." Can we still trust polls to predict election outcomes? Or are we better off...
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Voter Vibes and Polling Trends: 2024 Election Insights with Dr. Chris Borick
Buckle up for another riveting episode. Host Ira S Wolfe along with co-hosts Mat Van Alstyne, and John Aidan Byrne plunge into the 2024 Election with Muhlenberg College pollster and political scientist Dr. Chris Borick. Listen as the conversation weaves an intricate dance between Main Street and...
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How Tech's Growth Left the Midwest Behind: The Ripple Effect on Jobs, Education, and Politics
While tech is the fastest-growing sector in the US and the world, it mostly skipped the Midwest. But the shift didn't just impact jobs but educational attainment and politics too. This episode explores the fascinating junction of Main Street and Wall Street where we bring together insights from…
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Bouncing Back from Rock Bottom: Hire a Stupidity Sponsor!
resHave you ever felt like you hit rock bottom and wondered how you'd ever bounce back? Well, just wait until you hear this engaging and heartfelt episode of The Whole You! This is the 2nd and concluding episode with host Joe Serio along with the resilient Kevin and Steph Mason, who share their...
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Heart-Stopping Moments, Unbelievable Resilience: What Would You Do in Their Shoes?
Feel like you're trying to overcome the impossible? This episode will bring you to tears, laughter, and hope. On Part 1 of this 2-part episode of The Whole You, Kevin and Steph Mason share their incredible journey of resilience and courage. Together they have faced unimaginable challenges, from...
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Middle Class Mayhem: Wealth Gaps and Policy Traps
What happens when you mix Main St perception with Wall St economic and policy discussion? You get a rollercoaster episode that's as gripping as it is enlightening! In our latest "At the Corner of Main St and Wall St" episode, I dive deep into the compelling and vexing Shrinking Middle Class…
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Crafting a Workplace of Well-Being: Strategies for Leaders and Employees
What if all those office wellness perks aren't actually helping? Is your office wellness program just a series of gimmicks? In this episode Tanya Tarr, Senior Contributor, Forbes, and Behavioral Scientist, and host Joe Serio dissect the myths of workplace wellness. You might rethink those yoga...
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Main Street vs. Wall Street: Inflation Woes, Tech Giants, and Election Buzz
AI dominance, energy trade-offs, and election jitters. Those were the topics this month's esteemed Wall St panel explored on At the Corner of Main St. and Wall St. The juxtaposition of Main Street and Wall Street may seem worlds apart, yet they are becoming increasingly intertwined. Join us as we...
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Everywhere Work: Threading the IT Needle with Security and Flexibility
Flexibility in the workplace is a hot topic, but 2024 Everywhere Work reports show a stark reality: only 25% of workers feel their work environment is highly flexible. We need to bridge this gap for a truly adaptable workforce. In this episode host Ira S Wolfe and Ivanti's CMO Melissa Puls peel...
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Unleashing Your Potential: The How and Why of Personal Well-Being
The Whole You: Work, Home Life host Joe Serio and Senior Contributor, Forbes, and Behavioral Scientist Tanya Tarr continue their dynamic conversation about the how and why of personal well-being. Together they delve into the intriguing concept of a "House of Well-Being" and a "Workplace of...
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Is It Time to Change Your Tune? Accountability Lessons from the Music Industry's Decline
You're going to want to turn up the volume for this episode. Are you yearning to break through your comfort zone, ramp up your accountability game, and master the art of effective communication? In this epic leadership smackdown between the importance of accountability and adaptability, there is...
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Economic Tug-of-War: Inflation, Debt, and the U.S. Dollar
This premiere episode of "At the Corner of Main St. & Wall St. episode is a gripping reminder that when it comes to the economy, inflation, personal finances, and politics, we are in virgin territory. Staying informed and flexible is key and hosts Ira S Wolfe, Mat Van Alstyne, and John Aidan…
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Jobs, Healthcare, Education and Machines: Welcome to AI's World
While only 7 percent of the world's population is using AI, technologist Doug Hohulin believes we're living in the "Roaring 20s of Technology." With over 500 percent growth of smartphone users in just 11 years and 1 Billion AI users predicted by the end of 2024, Doug reveals in this episode what...
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Unlock The Innovating Engine: How Anyone Can Innovate Like Steve Jobs
Ever feel like innovation is a superpower reserved for legends like Steve Jobs? Think again! Join the dynamic innovating duo, Ira S Wolfe and Ben M Bensaou, as they shatter this myth and reveal the secrets to building your innovating engine. This episode of the Geeks Geezers Googlization podcast…
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The Future of Accounting: Technology and Remote Work Insights with Jody Padar
Did you think accounting was all about crunching numbers and taxes? Think again. "Beyond the Office" host Bill Keller is joined by Jody Padar, the Radical CPA. Together they unravel the future of accounting in the tech era. This episode is a must-listen for forward-thinking professionals who are...
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Cybersecurity, IT, and HR: Unlikely Allies Empowering Flexible Work
"Flexibility" has become the rallying cry of the Everywhere Work revolution, as highlighted in Ivanti's 2024 Everywhere Work report. On this Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show episode, host Ira S. Wolfe chats with guests Holly Novak and Mary Baird to unpack their experiences from the 2024…
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Mind Your Managers: Is Your Workplace Ready for a Mental Health Makeover?
With Everywhere Work transforming how work gets done, the separation of work and life has gotten spectacularly complex. And it's impacting employees' personal lives big time. From skyrocketing stress levels to sinking work-life balance, the ripple effects are real. This episode unpacks alarming…
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The Science of Resilience and Well-Being: A Deep Dive with Forbes Senior Writer Tanya Tarr
This month's spotlight launches a 3-episode conversation between Joe Serio and Tanya Tarr, senior science writer at Forbes and an expert in behavioral science, political campaigns, military readiness, and now an executive health coach. They explore the multifaceted concept of resilience. Whether...
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Harnessing Hope and Adaptability: The New Currency of Success
Change isn't just hard; it's often scary. It's so scary and hard that the anxiety, stress, and even depression result. Fortunately, there is a pathway through the darkness. The future of work is about adaptability, and hope might be the beacon of tomorrow. Hope isn't just about fluff and dreams....
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Dancing with Chaos: Essential Skills to Navigate a Never Normal Future
Amidst the tornado of technology and transformation, do you sometimes feel like you're two-stepping with uncertainty? Fear not, because this week's episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization is pumping up the volume to not just survive, but THRIVE in the eye of the storm. Get ready to unpack the world...
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Unleashing Better Leaders and Workplaces Insights from Former WD40 CEO Garry Ridge
In this episode, Vivian Blade talks with guest Garry Ridge, chairman emeritus of WD-40 Company and founder of The Learning Moment, about the importance of company culture in today's workplace. They discuss the impact of culture on employee engagement and retention, the essential role of purpose…
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Future Shock and Awe: Saving Your Life, Business, (and Your A**) with Adaptability
Feeling Future Shocked? Got the certainty-addiction blues? This episode dives deep into the ever-shifting currents and consequences of work and innovation. Listen to AQ expert Ira S Wolfe and Michael Lee, a maestro of adaptability, creativity, and innovative thinking. Whether you're staring down...
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Coaching Strategies for Building and Leading Remote Teams: The Art and Action
The future demands being agile, embracing change, and not being constrained by the past, especially when it comes to remote work and team building. In this episode of Beyond the Office, David Cherry offers a compelling narrative that challenges traditional views on leading teams and remote work,...
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Future Unveiled: Technology, Humanoids, and the Pursuit of Wellness
This episode pulls back the curtain on tomorrow to reveal the impact of artificial intelligence, humanoids, and the evolving pursuit of wellness on our lives and workplaces. From the concept of Everywhere Work to the fascinating integration of humanoid robots into our homes, trends spotter Daniel...
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Creative Insights: Thriving in the Intersection of Work and Life with Joe Serio and Dennis Welch
This third and final segment of a thought provoking conversation between Joe Serio and Dennis Welch about creativity is guaranteed to inspire your inner innovator and shake up the way you approach work and life. Explore the powerful intersections of creativity and fulfillment, uncovering insights...
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Cyber Savvy: Sharpe Tactics to Help You Navigate the Everywhere Workplace
Work isn't just around water coolers anymore; it's wherever we plant our laptops and smartphones.. But that freedom comes with cyber strings attached. We've got to rethink our digital fortresses to keep the virtual barbarians outside the gates. On this episode, Global Cybersecurity Thought Leader...
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Future Proof Your People Strategy with Vivian Blade & Srikant Chellappa
Whether you're a business or HR leader looking to solve pressing turnover, burnout, and workplace culture challenges, this episode of "Better Leaders, Better Workplaces" is a must-listen. Srikant Chellappa, cofounder and CEO of Engagedly, and host Vivian Blade share the latest trends and…
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Mind Your Business: Unlocking the ROI of Brain Health and Performance at Work
Buckle up for this brain-tingling episode. Join host Ira S Wolfe as he teams up with brain health expert Leigh Richardson to delve into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, technology, and workplace culture. Whether you're a C-suite executive grappling with the complexities of a changing...
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Navigating Remote Work Challenges Advice from Cultivate Advisors Alex Dzierbicki
Welcome to Beyond the Office with Bill Keller, a GGG Unleashed podcast. We delve into the transformation of work and business in the digital age. In this engaging and insightful conversation, seasoned business advisor, Alex Dzierbicki, shares secrets to success, strategies for economic…
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If you think this is just another podcast, think again. We are the voice of the most important crucial conversations confronting business leaders and people today. Our goal is to bring you ways to reimagine tomorrow and explore the impact and convergence of business, technology, and people.Recognized as one of the top all-time leadership and management podcasts (Goodpods), top leadership podcast (Podcast Tonight), top 1.5% of all podcasts (Listen Notes), Top 100 podcast (Chartable) to mention a few!
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