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Miles Everson, CEO at MBO Partners and Author of Free Birds Revolution

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Overview:

For both independent professionals and corporate executives, this book unpacks the ever-growing workforce and offers leaders crucial ways to become its client of choice.

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Leaders,

The independent workforce isn’t just growing—it’s fundamentally changing how we think about work, success, and fulfillment. But are we truly ready for what comes next?

In this episode, Miles Everson shares the thinking behind his new book, Free Birds Revolution , and challenges both individuals and enterprises to rethink what it means to thrive in today’s economy. He unpacks why authenticity matters more than ever, how technology is reshaping the social contract, and what leaders need to do to stay ahead of the curve.

A bit about Miles—he’s the CEO of MBO Partners and has been at the forefront of helping enterprises work with independent professionals for decades. He’s also one of the most thoughtful voices on how systems, incentives, and mindset shifts shape the future of work.

Key takeaways:

Why we need a new social contract between companies and independent talent
The case for a 30% pledge to independents
Why authenticity, vulnerability, and fulfillment are the real competitive advantages
The shift from knowledge stocks to knowledge flows

What happens if companies choose to do nothing—and how fast they’ll fall behind
If you care about the future of work, this one’s worth your time. And if you’re curious about Free Birds Revolution , we’ve got a link in the show notes—and a surprise for the first three listeners who leave a review.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the State of Independence

05:10 The Importance of Authenticity in Work

10:11 The Evolution of Work and the Jump

20:01 Navigating the New Workforce Landscape

24:57 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and MBO’s Journey

28:08 The Journey into Enterprise Sales

30:26 The Consequences of Inaction

36:44 Knowledge Stocks vs. Knowledge Flows

42:21 The Impermanence of Technological Advantage

45:03 Lessons from Family and Personal Growth

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Miles Everson, CEO at MBO Partners and Author of Free Birds Revolution