This podcast episode discusses current retail trends and the future of work. The hosts begin with a news segment covering macroeconomic factors (interest rates, consumer spending), emerging AI companies, and the impact of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. They then interview Rishad Tobaccowala, author of "Rethinking Work," who explains his "Connected Ages" concept and the five forces reshaping the workplace (societal shifts, technology, marketplaces, gig work, and the impact of COVID). Tobaccowala emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt to a more distributed workforce and highlights the growing importance of skills like creativity, communication, and collaboration in the age of AI. The episode concludes with calls to action for listeners to adapt to the changing work landscape and purchase Tobaccowala's book.
