Great ExpectAItions: The AI edge for enterprises

In this episode of Great Expectations, we explore the evolution of leadership in the age of AI with expert Elisa Farri. Moving beyond productivity tools, Elisa introduces the concept of "co-thinking" with AI—treating artificial intelligence as a 24/7 thought partner rather than just an output generator. 
Elisa shares practical strategies for balancing individual AI use with team collaboration, explaining when to shift from productivity assistance to strategic co-thinking. She discusses the cultural factors that determine successful AI adoption, common pitfalls leaders make, and why judgment must remain switched on in every AI interaction. 
Elisa Farri is a leadership expert and author specializing in human-AI collaboration. She is Vice President and Co-lead of Capgemini Invent's Management Lab, a global think-tank that aims to democratize management and bridge the latest management ideas into practice. 
A Jabra podcast hosted by Paul Sephton. Audio and video production from Joleen Goffin and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio.

Is your company truly AI-ready, or just AI-obsessed? David de Cremer, author of "The AI Savvy Leader" reveals what's actually working in AI adoption today.
In this episode, we explore why being "AI-driven" might be sabotaging your success, how to measure real AI ROI beyond flashy metrics, and why the future belongs to leaders who can blend empathy with algorithms. David shares practical frameworks for creating psychological safety around AI experimentation and explains why agentic AI might be the next big thing—or another shiny distraction.
David de Cremer is the Dunton Family Dean and Professor of Management and Technology at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business, and founder of the Center on AI Technology for Humankind at the National University of Singapore. A global thought leader in AI ethics and leadership, he is the author of "The AI Savvy Leader."
A Jabra podcast hosted by Paul Sephton. Audio and video production from Joleen Goffin and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio.

What if happiness isn't just a nice-to-have, but actually the secret to better business outcomes? In this episode, we sit down with Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, to explore why measuring wellbeing is becoming as important as tracking GDP—and what that means for your workplace.
From Denmark's consistent happiness rankings to the surprising link between employee satisfaction and stock performance, Meik breaks down the science behind workplace wellbeing. We discuss why happier employees are 13% more productive, how stress can actually boost performance when managed right, and what early AI adoption tells us about the future of work satisfaction.
A Jabra podcast hosted by Paul Sephton. Audio and video production from Joleen Goffin and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio.

AI is used by both cybersecurity attackers and defenders. So how do we navigate these emerging cyber threats - and also foster responsible innovation?
We're joined by Oykü Işık who provides practical guidance to help us understand the evolving threat of AI, drawing insights from real-world examples. We also examine how businesses can leverage AI for good to enhance their security, while looking ahead to the future, particularly the implications of the EU AI Act and the need for organisations to adopt a cyber-resilient mindset.
Öykü Işık is  Professor of Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity at IMD (International Institute for Management Development) Business School and the leader of IMD's Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy program. Named on the Thinkers50 Radar 2022 list of up-and-coming global thought leaders, she helps businesses to tackle cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital ethics challenges.
A Jabra podcast hosted by Paul Sephton. Audio and video production from Joleen Goffin and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio.

Productivity is up. AI is streamlining work. Digital tools are everywhere. But many employees feel more disconnected than ever – and it's starting to show.
In this episode, Constance Noonan Hadley reveals why workplace loneliness has become one of the most overlooked barriers to sustainable success. We examine how post-pandemic work patterns, the relentless pursuit of efficiency, and emerging technologies like AI are reshaping workplace relationships - often in ways that inadvertently undermine the very collaboration they're meant to enhance. Finally we find out about the solutions: conversation prompts, the importance of recruiting people to social events, and how team rituals transform culture.
Dr. Constance Noonan Hadley is an organisational psychologist, professor at Boston University and founder of the Institute for Life at Work. A leading expert on team dynamics and workplace loneliness, her research has been featured in Harvard Business Review and focuses on building psychological safety and authentic connection in modern workplaces.
A Jabra podcast hosted by Paul Sephton. Audio and video production from Joleen Goffin and Ollie Peart at Rethink Audio.