The Interview | Humanizing Work: John Stepper on Connection Over Control
In this episode, Marc-Sven Kopka welcomes John Stepper to the podcast. Visiting from New York, John shares the story behind Working Out Loud—a movement and methodology designed to foster connection, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in the workplace. The conversation explores how Working Out Loud has evolved over the past decade, its impact on individuals and organizations, and why it has become especially popular in Germany. John also discusses how the method addresses current workplace challenges, such as remote work, disconnection, and the growing importance of human relationships in the age of AI.