• Do Your Policies Serve the Company or the Boss?
    Oct 29 2026
    In today’s episode: A leadership habit occurs every time work becomes harder to see, and most leaders don’t even realize they do it. Research from Stanford reveals a direct link between a CEO’s personality and the culture employees describe on sites like Glassdoor. There’s one question every leader can ask about a new policy that reveals whether it’s actually helping the organization or just making them feel more in control. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Jessica breaks down the “control reflex,” the tendency for leaders to lean on surveillance and rigid policies as work becomes more invisible, and makes the case for surrendering control in favor of shaping beliefs through experience. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Why Hackers Target Your People First
    Oct 28 2026
    In today’s episode: A planted USB drive labeled with a tempting personal file took less than ten minutes to get plugged into company laptops, revealing just how unsophisticated most successful cyberattacks actually are. A simple search on someone’s name and email can surface a decade’s worth of old passwords sitting on the dark web. A well-meaning pet photo contest for a company bonus reveals exactly the kind of emotional bait hackers count on. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Dr. Nikesh joins Jessica to discuss how most cyberattacks exploit simple human psychology rather than technical sophistication, and why building a “zero trust” culture matters as much as the technology itself. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    6 min
  • Why Do the People Who Know AI Best Trust It Least?
    Oct 27 2026
    In today’s episode: New SHRM research reveals a counterintuitive pattern: the people who understand AI best actually rely on it the least. A 5AM email from one executive turned into a surprisingly satisfying 15 minute inbox cleanup. The dynamic between the person who knows AI best and everyone else. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Jessica and John discuss new SHRM research on AI aptitude and reliance, and how they’re each using AI to tackle their own overflowing email inboxes. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    7 min
  • What Happens When the AI You Rely On Goes Down?
    Oct 26 2026
    In today’s episode: A teenage driver’s first response after a car accident points a finger at the technology itself. Database strikes in Russia reveal just how fragile modern life becomes when banking, taxis, and even entire startups disappear overnight. A massive global outage a few years ago offers a telling preview of how companies react when something breaks and there’s no one obvious to blame. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Jessica and John explore who bears responsibility when AI and automated systems fail, from autopilot car accidents to widespread tech outages. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    6 min
  • Will Your Next Boss Be an AI Agent?
    Oct 23 2026
    In today’s episode: Managerial ranks have shrunk while the spans of control employees report to have tripled, and the strategy for handling that shift is often missing. An AI advisor built to give better management advice than even a trusted mentor raises uncomfortable questions. There’s a popular new pitch promising to automate performance reviews, and Mike argues it removes one of the most human moments left at work. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Mike Dolen from Human Core joins Jessica to discuss whether AI will replace or augment managers, why shrinking managerial ranks are outpacing any clear plan for how the work gets done, and why some of the most human parts of work shouldn’t be automated away. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    7 min
  • Should Leaders Reward Loud Workers?
    Oct 22 2026
    In today’s episode: The new workplace trend that reveals exactly how insecure employees have become. A quote from an unexpected source perfectly explains why people feel the need to broadcast every accomplishment they make at work. A blunt take on AI promises something that might not be true for most of the workforce, and the gap between what’s promised and what actually happens could be bigger than anyone admits. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Jessica and John unpack “loud working,” why visibility at work has always mattered, and whether AI is really freeing employees up or replacing them. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    7 min
  • What Do You Give People Before You Ask for Buy-In?
    Oct 21 2026
    In today’s episode: A CIO’s enterprise-wide change effort runs into an issue that has nothing to do with the technology. There’s a reframe for implementation that flips the usual top-down pitch into something state agencies actually want to say yes to. A quick jab about consultant fashion reveals a surprisingly relatable truth about why CIOs get labeled as blockers instead of enablers. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Jessica and John conduct a live coaching session on crafting a keynote about leading enterprise-level change without direct authority, built around understanding what’s really in it for everyone being asked to change. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Does Your Company Reward Sacrifice or Punish It?
    Oct 20 2026
    In today’s episode: Companies running multiple transformation efforts at once often don’t realize they’re working against each other. A bakery’s leadership team celebrated saving millions in warehouse costs, completely missing a far more expensive price being paid somewhere else. There’s a specific reason employees sacrifice for the greater good but still get penalized at review time, unless leaders recognize it. CEO Daily Brief is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners. She is frequently joined by John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura. Jessica and John discuss how competing transformation efforts can cannibalize each other inside an organization, and why leaders must reward sacrifice made in service of the bigger picture. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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    7 min