The world of work has changed forever—and it’s still changing. COVID 19 didn’t just disrupt where we work—it transformed how we think about careers, leadership, learning, and culture. In this powerful conversation, Nicole Greer and Steve Cadigan unpack the aftershocks of the “workquake” and what they mean for both employees and employers.
Steve shares insights from scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees, explains why learning velocity matters more than tenure, and challenges traditional ideas about loyalty, retention, and talent strategy. From embracing ambiguity and building entrepreneurial teams to rethinking training, alumni networks, and career ownership, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for leaders navigating today’s hyper-change environment.
If you care about building a vibrant, adaptive culture where people can grow and create value—this episode is for you!
Vibrant Highlights:
00:03:00 – Steve explains why the “pajama revolution” and remote work debates aren’t going away, and why leaders must stop looking for a one-size-fits-all answer and start embracing flexibility.
00:07:50 – Nicole and Steve dive into why tolerance for ambiguity is now a critical leadership skill and how being “more human” is the secret advantage AI can’t replace.
00:13:45 – A powerful mindset shift as Steve reframes loyalty, tenure, and turnover—and explains why creating value is what actually makes employees more valuable in today’s workforce.
00:22:25 – Steve drops a game-changing insight: people aren’t disloyal to companies, they’re loyal to learning—and explains what leaders must do to keep great people engaged.
00:43:40 – A behind-the-scenes story from LinkedIn on learning velocity, revealing how leaders can identify fast learners and build future-ready talent from within.
Connect with Steve:
Steve’s book, Workquake: https://a.co/d/i5StO4j
Steve’s website: https://stevecadigan.com/
Also mentioned in this episode:
Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://a.co/d/i43IUYw
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