Up in the Air




Work of Fiction show

Summary: Ryan Bingham flies around the country firing people (sorry, “transitioning” them)—until he finds his job threatened by a proposal from his new, younger, digitally savvy colleague Natalie Keener. In this episode, we do a deep dive into introducing change, examining: How to address the losses associated with change, best practices for communicating and implementing change, why it’s critical to honor the past, the experience of change as a leader vs. a team. Hosted by Bud Caddell, Paula Cizek, and Dr. Kim Perkins. Credits: Up in the Air. Dir. Jason Reitman. Perf. George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick. Paramount Pictures. 2009. “Work of Fiction” Theme Song by Interior Design