Episode 287: Michael C. Bush - Great Place to Work for All: Building Limitless Teams Through Trust

This is Episode #287 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson, and we are pleased to welcome Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.

In this episode, Michael breaks down the one word most leaders underestimate — trust — and why it is the real engine behind performance, retention, innovation, and sustainable growth. He shares how Great Place to Work discovered that many organisations can look “great” on paper… while entire groups of people inside the same company are quietly having a completely different experience.

One of the most powerful moments in this conversation is Michael’s reminder that “every workplace is a great place to work for some people… often the majority… but not always for others.” And that blind spot is not just a culture issue — it becomes a business risk: turnover, burnout, fear, low innovation, and ultimately results that can’t last.

We also go deeper into what’s changing right now — especially with AI. Michael doesn’t sugarcoat it: fear is rising globally, and leaders who claim AI won’t impact jobs “have no credibility.” The path forward, he argues, is not denial — it’s honest communication, fair access to tools, and leadership that treats employees as whole human beings.

If you lead teams, build culture, or want to create a workplace where people actually thrive — this conversation will challenge how you define “great” and raise the bar to what truly matters: becoming a Great Place to Work for All.

Connect with Michael to collaborate with him:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcbush/

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