Employment is DEAD: The Future of Work is Calling (Are You Answering?)
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Release Date: 01/08/2025
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info_outlineForget quiet quitting – the ENTIRE employment system is on life support! 🤯 Host Ira Wolfe sits down with Josh Drean, co-founder of Work3 Institute and author of the bombshell new book “Employment is Dead,” to expose the brutal truth about the dying model of traditional jobs. They dissect the forces driving this seismic shift – rampant burnout, the desperate cry for flexibility, and the rise of game-changing technologies like AI, blockchain, and DAOs. Drean reveals how these forces are converging to create a new world of work that’s already here – one where YOU have the power to design your ideal work life.
This isn't some futuristic fantasy – it's happening RIGHT NOW. Are you ready to adapt and thrive in the decentralized economy? Or are you going to be left behind, clinging to the outdated 9-to-5 grind? The choice is yours, but the clock is ticking. Don't miss this urgent conversation about the future of work – your future!
Key Talking Points That Will Blow Your Mind:
● R.I.P. Traditional Jobs: Forget the corner office and the gold watch. Drean lays out the brutal truth: the old way of working is killing us. Burnout is rampant, flexibility is a myth, and nobody gives a f*** about your feelings. Can you say "toxic"? The good news? This death opens the door to a radical reinvention of work.
● DAOs: The Future is Decentralized: What if you could work WHEN you want, WHERE you want, and get paid what you're actually WORTH? Drean breaks down how DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) are poised to smash the corporate hierarchy and unleash a new era of collaboration, ownership, and radical flexibility. Say goodbye to the boss!
● Tech on Steroids: AI, Blockchain, and the Skills You NEED: Brace yourself for the tech tsunami! Drean reveals how AI and blockchain are already transforming the job landscape, making traditional skills obsolete and creating a whole new set of rules. This isn't some far-off sci-fi fantasy - it's happening NOW, and you need to be ready.
About Josh Drean
Josh Drean, co-founder of the Work3 Institute, AI Advisor at Harvard Innovation Labs, and co-author of Employment is Dead, published by Harvard Business Review and endorsed by thought leaders like Adam Grant, Josh Bersin, and Ravin Jesuthasan.
A powerhouse on social media, Josh is reshaping the conversation around the future of work with actionable insights that reach a global audience. His content has sparked tens of millions of views, igniting dialogue and inspiring change across industries worldwide