In this episode of The (Un)Buttoned Up Podcast, Steph and Kathryn sit down with Joe Monastiero, CEO of HiQo, to talk about the fascinating world of robotics, artificial intelligence, and the technology that's changing how we live and work.

We get a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative technology being developed at HiQo, how robotics is evolving, and what all of this means for businesses, employees, and the next generation.

From the possibilities of automation to the human side of technological innovation, we explore what's exciting, what's a little intimidating, and why the future might be closer than we think.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The world of robotics and the technology behind HiQo
• How AI and automation are transforming industries
• The real-world applications of robotics
• What these advancements could mean for the future of work
• Why human creativity and innovation still matter in an increasingly automated world

Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just wondering how long it'll be before a robot does your laundry, this conversation will have you thinking about what's next.

Tune in for an unbuttoned conversation about robots, innovation, and the future of technology!

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Remember when work was… a little less buttoned up?

In this episode, Steph and Kathryn take a trip back to the early days of their careers and talk about the things that were completely normal at work back then—but would probably land you in an HR meeting (or worse) today.

We look back at how much workplace culture has changed - from work place attire to work place culture. Some of it changed for the better. Some of it might have swung a little too far. And some of it makes us wonder: How did we not get fired?

What We Talk About

• Things we personally did at work that would NEVER fly today
• The things people used to say at work without thinking twice
• Email, texting and social media before everyone realized there was a permanent digital trail
• What “professionalism” looked like 15–20+ years ago versus today
• What younger employees would think if they could see our workplaces back then
• The stories we can tell…and probably a few we can't

Underneath the funny stories is an interesting question: Has the workplace changed, or have our expectations of the workplace changed?

But there's also something to be said for the relationships, friendships, spontaneity and fun that came from a workplace that wasn't quite so guarded.

Maybe it's figuring out how to keep the fun, connection and authenticity without bringing back the things that deserved to disappear.

Question for Listeners

What's something you did—or saw happen—early in your career that would absolutely get someone called into HR today?

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For years, becoming a manager was considered the natural next step in your career. More responsibility, more influence, a better title....and hopefully, more money. But lately, more people are looking at management and saying…no thanks!

In this episode of The (Un)Buttoned Up Podcast, Steph and Kathryn unpack why fewer employees are aspiring to become managers—and whether we should really be surprised.

Today’s managers are often caught in the middle: responsible for team performance, culture, communication, employee engagement, difficult conversations, and company goals—while still being expected to do plenty of the actual work themselves. So when does managing become leading? And are companies doing enough to prepare people for either?

We get into:

• Why management may not feel like the career “promotion” it once did
• Management vs. leadership—and why the two aren’t the same
• The problem with promoting your best individual contributor into management
• Why great performers don't automatically make great people leaders
• Managing different generations, personalities, and work styles
• The difference between holding people accountable and actually motivating them

At the end of the day, companies don’t need more managers, they need better leaders. Let us know your thoughts!

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