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Jun 2026

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Are workers really losing a measurable amount of brain power—the kind leaders rely on to innovate? Are CEOs really turning to a secretive world of underground negotiators to pay off millions of dollars to hackers? And what's the real reason people won't return to work? In this new podcast, we'll be hitting top-of-mind subjects for corporate leaders. Hosted by Korn Ferry CMO Jill Wiltfong, listeners and viewers will be treated to recreated scenes, special audio clips and intriguing interviews with top experts across the globe. It's brought to you by Korn Ferry and our thought-leadership magazine, Briefings. Check out more: https://krnfy.bz/3tjwRqS

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June 5, 2026Episode 7115 min

Briefings: The New AI Pay 'Experts'

Workers are sending three million messages a day to ChatGPT about compensation—putting managers in the negotiation hot seat. A top pay expert explains how to handle it.

May 22, 2026Episode 7014 min

Briefings: The Great Manager Mishaps

What is dark empathy? And is your manager guilty of it? We went beyond toxic leadership tropes to uncover a key set of little-known lapses in management.

May 8, 2026Episode 6914 min

Briefings: The 90-Day Break up

Despite a brutal job market, a small but surprising number of people are leaving their jobs after only a few months. We speak to one of these job jumpers to find out why.

April 10, 2026Episode 6815 min

Briefings: Hiring: The Great Mismatch

The new roles are there for the taking. But firms aren't hiring because the skills aren't there. We explore solving one of the greatest talent imbalances in a generation.

March 11, 2026Episode 6712 min

Briefings: CEO Speaks, People Listen

A new Korn Ferry study finds CEO earnings call speeches can lead to either 12% higher stock growth or 15% declines. We sit down with the study's author to find out what makes the difference.

March 6, 2026Episode 6615 min

Briefings: Is the Robot Revolution Here

Robots might be poised for their own ChatGPT moment. But will leaders be ready? The inventor of collaborative robots shares his take.

February 18, 2026Episode 6510 min

Briefings: The Sprint to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Olympic & Paralympic Games are one of the world's largest events--and they're built from scratch every four years. We sit down with LA28 Chief People Officer to learn what it takes to grow, lead, and mobilize an Olympic-scale workforce.

February 9, 2026Episode 6413 min

Briefings: Stop the Fake Compliments

Are managers praising even poor performance just to avoid conflict? Experts discuss a hidden trait that can damage careers and business.

January 16, 2026Episode 6315 min

Briefings: Always the Hire, Never the Fire

We all know the type, and it's easy to be jealous. People who just always have or find a job, even in today's brutal market. How do they do it? We talk to one of them.

January 6, 2026Episode 6226 min

Briefings: 2026: Beat the Odds!

It's been tough for companies and individual workers to grow revenues or careers lately. A panel of experts discuss strategies for leaders and career climbers in 2026 to sidestep the strife.