Bruce Daisley | How We Fix Work Before It Breaks Us

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 ********** 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? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co 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