Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel
Episodes
On Time: Making the most of the time we have with Sebene Selassie
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make the most of our time here on this earth? This month we’ve discussed the minutes in our days with Laura Vanderkam, the productivity of...
On Time: Move, Think, and Rest with Natalie Nixon
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of this month’s series on time, Laura Vanderkam taught us how to make every minute of each day count. Last week Cal Newport red...
On Time: Cal Newport redefines productivity
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we measure productivity? Our default metric tends to be activity. How many emails did you send? How many words did you write? How quickly did y...
On Time: Laura Vanderkam makes every minute count
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make the most of our time? That’s the big question we’re exploring this month here on Hello Monday. Today’s guest believes that though...
The Hello Monday Master Class: Think Long Term with Dorie Clark
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower yo...
The Myth of Making it with Samhita Mukhopadhyay
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, most of us are taught that if we work hard, we’ll make it to the top. In reality, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Journalist Sa...
The Hello Monday Master Class: Be Creative with Natalie Nixon and Laura Linney
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower yo...
Hello Monday Celebrates Pride Month
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride Month! This week, we’re bringing back an episode that our producer Lolia Briggs wrote and recorded last fall, for National Coming Out Da...
The Hello Monday Master Class: Make Connections with Adam Grant and Reid Hoffman
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower yo...
Nobody Cares About Your Career with Erika Ayers Badan
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you start your work day? A lot of us clock in and immediately start going through a to-do list, breaking up our day into tasks. Instead of thin...
The Hello Monday Master Class: Trust Yourself with Anna Faris and Luvvie Ajayi Jones
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower yo...
Kim Scott on Radical Respect
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good leader? Having coached CEOs at various tech companies including Dropbox and Twitter, Kim Scott thought she had a foolproof strategy....
Introducing the Hello Monday Master Class: Define your values with Elizabeth Gilbert and Suzy Welch
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the Hello Monday Master Class! We've distilled the essence of hundreds of conversations into five essential rules that will empower you to...
Kal Penn on having two careers
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re bringing back our 2021 conversation with Kal Penn. Kal has had a unique journey, balancing his work as an actor with his time as a ...
Embracing practical optimism to thrive at work and in life with Dr. Sue Varma
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Hello Monday we are all about embracing our agency - our power to take positive actions within our life's circumstance. Psychiatrist and autho...
Asking better questions with Jeff Wetzler
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity is a treasured trait we can all benefit from. It’s the desire to learn about and from each other, and today’s guest is an expert on curi...
The Power of Rituals with Michael Norton
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have sets of routines that we like to follow, whether it’s common like brushing your teeth twice a day, or unique to our interests like worki...
Ageism in the workplace with Kerry Hannon
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like most -isms in our world, ageism can be pervasive in the workplace. Older employees might be passed over for new opportunities, expected to fall b...
Exploring Career Paths in Climate Action with Fiona Spruill and Peter Ellis
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Hello Monday we’re observing Earth Day with a special episode featuring two professionals building careers in sustainability and climat...
Cultivating a culture of growth with Dr. Mary Murphy
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of a growth mindset, we often consider how we as individuals hone our skills. Our guest today challenges us to expand our growth mindset...
Closing the confidence gap with Kelli Thompson
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear about disparities in the workplace based on things like gender and race. But how do these disparities affect our confidence levels? Kell...
Ethan Mollick on embracing co-intelligence with AI
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been just under two years since we started incorporating AI into our lives and workplaces, but already the field has changed so much. While the...
How to be Unforgettable: Be more awkward
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re closing out our two part series on How to be Unforgettable. Often, we consider our awkward moments as unforgettable in an embarrass...
How to be Unforgettable: Be less silent
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you consider your presence? How you show up in a room is difficult to measure, but it plays a crucial role in professional development an...
Here's how you can become excellent at what matters most
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty of people are born with natural talent for anything from sports to writing to organizational skills. But what if you could learn excellence at ...
Suzy Welch on her late husband, Jack, and the power of partnership
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Business titan Jack Welch passed 4 years ago this month. Today, we share a selection from our recent conversation with Suzy Welch - his co-author, bus...
Suzy Welch on how to make hard choices
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As workplaces increasingly call their employees back into the office, many of us have been forced to re-examine our values when it comes to work and l...
Why midlife isn't what it used to be with Chip Conley
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the modern day meaning of midlife? In the past, its definition was limited and often attached to crisis. Today’s guest has a more optimistic...
Bonus: Everyday Better's Leah Smart on the power of synchronicity in building a meaningful career
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Black History Month this year, our sister show, Everyday Better, is hosting a series dedicated to Black voices who inspire excellence. This week, ...
Bozoma Saint John on Surviving Loss
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Hello Monday is dipping into the archives to bring you one of our favorite conversations. In this episode, Jessi speaks with Bozoma Saint J...
Achieving indivisibility with Denise Hamilton
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that there has been increasing pressure on diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders as their roles are defunded and programs are slas...
Introducing: Building One with Tomer Cohen
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hello Monday team is excited to share this preview of Building One, the newest addition to the LinkedIn Podcast Network. Building One is hosted by...
Setting goals mindfully with AK Ikwuakor
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re heading into the second month of the year, which means many of us might need an extra boost of encouragement to keep those new year's resolut...
Building Better Teams with Jennifer Dulski
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you view your colleagues? As a family, friends, or just the people you work with? Our guest sees them as a part of our community, worthy of the...
Imagining a more just economy with Nick Romeo
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every week on Hello Monday we talk about the nature of work. Today, we’re taking a look at the systems our work upholds. Here in the US it’s capit...
ChatGPT and you
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hello Monday team is off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so we’re bringing back an episode from the archives. Last year, Jessi sat down with Lin...
Kit Yates on expecting the unexpected
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These days the only thing that seems certain is uncertainty. So how do we navigate our “new normal” when it seems to change every day? Today’s g...
Dream Job Exercise with Jessi Hempel
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off 2024 by using our imaginations to envision our dream jobs. In this episode, Jessi walks us through an exercise that helped her lev...
Optimism in difficult times with Jamil Zaki
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday season, we’re returning to our conversation from earlier this year with Jamil Zaki. Jamil is a psychology professor, researcher, and au...
Choosing optimism with Lule Demmissie
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we welcome eToro US CEO Lule Demmissie to share her story. Lule found success in the investing space despite the social forc...
Jerry Colonna on leadership and belonging
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of leader do you want to be? Kind, wise, maybe a little more thoughtful? Our guest today is dedicated to getting you there. Jerry Colonna ha...
Alex Kantrowitz on 2024’s Big Ideas
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Hello Monday, we’re looking ahead towards 2024. What are the big ideas for the new year? Big Technology Podcast host, Ale...
Dr. Julia DiGangi on harnessing your emotional power
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we feel tired, we sleep. When we are hungry, we eat. But what do we do when we are emotionally depleted? Today’s guest is a neuropsychologist w...
Ryan Roslansky on paving your own path
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky believes that no single course of action can guarantee a successful career. Instead, Ryan has seen time and time again tha...
Dr. Fei-Fei Li on AI
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month, artificial intelligence pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li released her memoir The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the ...
Andrew McAfee on the Geek Way
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who’s ever been called a geek probably wouldn’t say it’s a compliment, but today’s guest would beg to differ. Andrew McAfee’s book Th...
Student Loan Debt Counseling with Carli Reddy
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re willing to bet that if you’re seeing these words, you’re no stranger to student loan debt. Either you or someone you know is likely to be ...
Aja Evans and Farnoosh Torabi on financial therapy
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finances are a huge part of our lives. They can affect how we live, show up for people, and often even how we feel about ourselves. While it’s commo...
Navigating Career Changes with Herminia Ibarra
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of starting again? Maybe after 5, 10, 15 years in the same field, your heart’s just not in it anymore. Today’s guest wrote h...
Rethinking DEI with Michèle Lamont
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives have changed rapidly over the years, and often not for the better. Many companies quickly hired DEI profe...
Marcus Collins breaks down the power of culture
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have brands we’ve always been loyal to. Maybe you stick to one brand of paper towels, or have a pair of shoes that you swear by. What dri...
Hello Monday Celebrates National Coming Out Day
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re posting this bonus episode on October 11, the 35th Annual National Coming Out Day. The Hello Monday team celebrates everyone who has ever come...
Caroline Webb on how to have a good day at a bad job
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spent a while earlier this summer talking about good jobs. But what if you don’t feel like you have one of those right now? Of course, no one is ...
Everyday Dharma with Suneel Gupta
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you found your purpose? Don’t worry, many people wouldn’t even know where to start. Even the most accomplished of people can feel their talen...
Getting happier with Arthur Brooks
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness is one word that seems to have a million meanings. For one person it could mean health, for another it’s material success. What is the uni...
Eduardo Briceño on moving from mindset to action
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have something we’re trying to improve. Whether you’re learning how to code for work, getting into the guitar in your downtime, or just bui...
Kids and social media with Devorah Heitner
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These days it feels like kids come out of the womb glued to a screen. The term “iPad Kid” has been coined on TikTok – ironically another addict...
Amy Edmondson on how to fail better
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a society that rewards perfectionism, failure can be a hard pill to swallow. Even when we make silly mistakes, it can make us question our capabili...
Battling impostor syndrome with Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Labor Day, we’re returning to our 2020 episode with Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin. Dr. Orbé-Austin is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, and author of Own ...
Making Connections with Susan McPherson
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the age-old phrase, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While being knowledgeable can keep you in a great role, you...
ChatGPT and you
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of 2022, OpenAI released the generative AI- powered chatbot ChatGPT to the public. We immediately put it to the test, using the chatbot to ...
Jessi gets organized with Tiago Forte
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spend what feels like half our lives on our devices. All our ideas and projects eventually find their way to a phone, tablet or laptop. How can we ...
Why quitting works with Julia Keller
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a culture that values perseverance, quitting is often seen as failure. We’re encouraged to stick out jobs, hobbies, and often, people as to not b...
Bonus: Megan Rapinoe on leveling the playing field
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Changing work cultures with Dr. Ben Michaelis
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the first day of a new job, we all cross our fingers hoping for supportive co-workers and empathetic managers, but the fact of the matter is that a...
Debating our way to understanding with Bo Seo
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before Jessi sat down with champion debater and disagreement expert Bo Seo, our team would have mostly told you that the goal of a solid relationship ...
Aurora James on igniting a movement
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three summers ago, a major retailer phoned designer Aurora James, asking for help. At the height of the protests surrounding the murder of George Floy...
The WGA and the changing nature of work
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an effort to get a fair deal with the AMPTP - the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been ...
Making negotiations mutual with Barry Nalebuff
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday weekend, we’re bringing back last year’s conversation on negotiation with Barry Nalebuff. Barry is an entrepreneur and Professor at Y...
Megan Rapinoe on leveling the playing field
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re nearing the end of Pride month for 2023, and this year visibility, equity, and safety seem more critical than ever. Olympic gold medalist and ...
What Makes a Good Job, part 3, featuring Simone Stolzoff
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of our Good Jobs series, Jessi meets with journalist Simone Stolzoff, author of the new book, The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming...
Bonus: Former President Barack Obama on Working Today
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation on Good Jobs is happening all over the LinkedIn newsroom these days. In this episode of our sister show, This is Working with Daniel ...
What Makes a Good Job, part 2, featuring Zeynep Ton
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second installment of our Good Jobs series, Jessi sits down with Zeynep Ton, founder of MIT’s Good Jobs Institute and author of the new rese...
What Makes a Good Job, part 1, featuring Bruce Feiler
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, many kids in the American middle class were told the same story: Go to the best college possible. Study hard, then do what you love....
Jessi Hempel on the power of coming out
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the start of June, and with it, Pride month in the US. To celebrate, we're sharing a very special episode featuring Hello Monday’s o...
The price women pay to be good with Elise Loehnen
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not we are individually religious, a lot of our lives are governed by our relationships to what the Christian church calls the Seven Deadly...
Feed Drop: Possible, a new podcast by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thursday! Here's a new podcast to check out. It's called POSSIBLE, and it's hosted by two friends of Hello Monday - Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger...
Parenting: Getting timing right
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parenthood can change a work trajectory like little else. So when and how do you decide to have kids, especially if you’re going to be the person ca...
Sheena Iyengar on how to be creative
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a creative person? According to Sheena Iyengar, the answer is YES - everyone is. Sheena’s work is devoted to showing that creativity is not ...
Nicaila Matthews Okome on building your side hustle
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These days a lot of people seem to be pursuing a second career right alongside the first. They’re side hustling. To learn more about how successful ...
Susan Cain on introversion
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago, we spun up a Hello Monday community group on LinkedIn. (You can join it here.) When we asked people to introduce themselves by shari...
Gretchen Rubin on appreciating all five senses
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you notice the impact of your senses on your life, or does it feel like you function on autopilot a lot? Author Gretchen Rubin has a new book out r...
Daniel Pink on perfecting our timing
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timing is everything. This week on Hello Monday, we’re listening back to our conversation with Daniel Pink, the author of When: The Scientific Secre...
Brian Lowery on understanding the social self
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re independent! We make our own choices and do our own thing, and march to the beat of our own drum. Right? Turns out, not nearly as much as we t...
Bonus: What works for me - Rethinking criticism!
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got another bonus episode recorded in honor of the fourth anniversary of Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel. This episode features Jessi sharing t...
Ari Shapiro on the adventures of a lifetime
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are your career ambitions tied to landing one specific role or working on one specific company? Or are they guided by your core values? Jessi’s gues...
Bonus: What works for me - My Ten Year Plan!
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing to celebrate the fourth (!) anniversary of Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel by sharing another bonus episode featuring advice that Jess...
Joanne Lipman on reinvention
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we just feel… stuck. Jessi’s having a moment like that with her writing right now. She shares her struggle and the conversation she had...
Bonus: What works for me - Building a Second Brain!
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the fourth (!) anniversary of Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel, we're sharing a series of bonus episodes featuring some of the advice that ...
Bozoma Saint John on surviving loss
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every life is, at some point, touched by grief and sorrow. But some people seem to be handed an unthinkable amount of loss. Bozoma Saint John, best kn...
Work Friends with Kat Vellos
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessi sits down with friendship expert Kat Vellos to learn all about how friendship works in adulthood. Spend 27 minutes with our sho...
Victoria Pratt on leadership through procedural justice
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Systemic issues can feel impossible to change, but there’s hope. Today’s episode is focused on making changes from within large systems. Our guest...
Adam Grant on when to help others
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a holiday here in the US and we’re taking the day to recharge. Enjoy this episode from the Hello Monday archives, featuring workplace psychol...
Mindful living with Deepak Chopra
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, we’re a show about work. But we’re all more than our jobs, and it benefits our personal and communal experiences to practice mindfulness and...
Samara Bay on claiming permission to speak
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know that voices convey power. There is a direct relationship between the sound that comes out of our mouths and the way we get treated. Today’s ...
Choosing optimism with Jamil Zaki
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The news is often bleak, especially recently, and that could complicate our plans for a pragmatically optimistic year. Thankfully, we have psychology ...
Katherine Morgan Schafler on perfectionism’s surprising gifts
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if conventional wisdom on perfectionism - that it’s something to be fixed or overcome - were wrong? That’s the thesis behind Katherine Morgan...
Satya Nadella on growth mindsets
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year, we’re cultivating informed optimism. Curiosity and flexibility live at the heart of this journey. In other words: we need to employ a gro...
How to make change with Alex Budak
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, we’re going all in on making a case for optimism. Optimism is the promise that we have agency, and it’s our own belief that we can exerci...
Octavia Raheem on rest
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re gearing up to host a big year of conversations about optimism. But before that, we need to rest and recharge. Where better to turn than Octavi...