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News•Feb 11, 2026
Why the Balance of Power Has Shifted Back to Organizations—And Why That’s a Good Thing
In this episode Jacob discusses how the balance of power in the workplace is shifting back toward organizations, driven by AI and broader labor‑market trends such as résumé inflation and automation of white‑collar jobs. He explains that artificial intelligence creates a more permanent structural advantage for employers, altering negotiation dynamics and amplifying executive optimism despite rising employee anxiety. Jacob also outlines a new leadership model that leverages this power shift productively, emphasizing transparent, future‑of‑work focused HR practices and the role of his Future of Work Leaders community in supporting people leaders.
By Future Ready Leadership
Podcast•Feb 6, 2026•0 min
The Secret to Managing Change Without Burning Out Your Employees
In this five‑minute episode, the host uses a pickleball ball‑feeding machine as a metaphor to illustrate the need for a steady cadence when implementing organizational change. He explains that bombarding teams with rapid, unpredictable shifts—like the machine’s erratic, high‑speed balls—leads...
By Future Ready Leadership