The Non-Obvious Show · Episode 53
Finding Your Calling In Work and Life
with Christopher Wong Michealson and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
The Non-Obvious Show · Episode 53
with Christopher Wong Michealson and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
In this episode, the conversation explores the concept of meaningful work, its definitions, and the impact of technology on the workplace. Philosophers and psychologists discuss the importance of understanding who benefits from our work, the pressures of finding a calling, and the cultural perspectives that shape our views on work. The discussion also touches on the implications of automation and the need for a societal perspective on meaningful work.
Christopher Wong Michaelson holds the Koch Endowed Chair in Business Ethics at the University of St. Thomas and also teaches at NYU's Stern School of Business. He co-wrote Is Your Work Worth It? with Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and researches what makes work meaningful.
christopherwongmichaelson.com ↗Jennifer Tosti-Kharas is professor of management at Babson College, where she holds the Camilla Latino Spinelli Endowed Term Chair, and co-author of Is Your Work Worth It? She researches meaningful work, careers and the idea of work as a calling.
hachettebookgroup.com ↗
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