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The Future of Work: Insights from Bruce Daisley on Culture, Tech and Leadership | Jimmy's Jobs
In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, host Jimmy McLoughlin interviews Bruce Daisley, former European Vice President for Twitter and ex-Country Director for YouTube UK. They discuss Bruce's insights on workplace culture, the impact of hybrid work, and the evolving landscape of technology companies. Bruce shares his journey from leading teams at tech giants to becoming a workplace culture consultant, emphasizing the importance of meaningful work environments. The conversation also touches on societal perceptions of work, the implications of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, and strategies for fostering cohesive and productive teams. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of the future of work and valuable lessons on improving organizational culture.
00:00 Introduction to Bruce Daisy and His Career
01:17 Bruce's Journey at YouTube
03:35 Building a Unique Team Culture at Google
04:53 Transition to Twitter and Cultural Insights
05:57 The Impact of Workplace Culture
07:52 Adapting to COVID and New Ventures
17:15 The Role of Humor and Gaps in Culture
19:25 Meeting-Free Days and Productivity
22:42 The Future of Work and Communication
26:42 Employer Branding and Career Aspirations
34:13 Navigating Political Meetings
34:45 The Complexity of Social Media Regulation
38:00 Twitter's Internal Chaos and Public Perception
39:12 Elon Musk's Influence on Twitter
42:32 The Role of Business Education
44:36 Challenges of Managing Social Media Content
48:51 Insights on Team Dynamics
50:22 Football and Leadership Lessons
57:42 Reflections on Career and Business Books
59:57 Quickfire Questions and Personal Anecdotes
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Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/
Editor: Sunny Winter
Junior Producer: Thuy Dong
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In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, host Jimmy McLoughlin interviews Bruce Daisley, former European Vice President for Twitter and ex-Country Director for YouTube UK. They discuss Bruce's insights on workplace culture, the impact of hybrid work, and the evolving landscape of technology companies. Bruce shares his journey from leading teams at tech giants to becoming a workplace culture consultant, emphasizing the importance of meaningful work environments. The conversation also touches on societal perceptions of work, the implications of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, and strategies for fostering cohesive and productive teams. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of the future of work and valuable lessons on improving organizational culture.
00:00 Introduction to Bruce Daisy and His Career
01:17 Bruce's Journey at YouTube
03:35 Building a Unique Team Culture at Google
04:53 Transition to Twitter and Cultural Insights
05:57 The Impact of Workplace Culture
07:52 Adapting to COVID and New Ventures
17:15 The Role of Humor and Gaps in Culture
19:25 Meeting-Free Days and Productivity
22:42 The Future of Work and Communication
26:42 Employer Branding and Career Aspirations
34:13 Navigating Political Meetings
34:45 The Complexity of Social Media Regulation
38:00 Twitter's Internal Chaos and Public Perception
39:12 Elon Musk's Influence on Twitter
42:32 The Role of Business Education
44:36 Challenges of Managing Social Media Content
48:51 Insights on Team Dynamics
50:22 Football and Leadership Lessons
57:42 Reflections on Career and Business Books
59:57 Quickfire Questions and Personal Anecdotes
**********
Follow us on socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture
Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/
Want to come on the show?
[email protected]
Sponsor the show or Partner with us:
[email protected]
Credits:
Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE
Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/
Editor: Sunny Winter
Junior Producer: Thuy Dong
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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