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The Big Game: Worst to First – Culture, Talent, Champions | Work 20XX Ep57

Work 20XX with Jeff Frick··10 February 2026·6 min

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Indiana went 16-0 and won the national championship with 7 blue-chip recruits. Their opponents had 110+. What does Curt Cignetti's talent evaluation strategy teach us about the future of work? It's not about return to office. It's not about hybrid schedules. It's about creating an environment that enables people to do the best work of their lives—finding the best talent, empowering them with AI and modern tools, and building a culture where everybody plays every play. This is the future of work: strategic evaluation over pedigree, development over credentials, empowerment over control. YouTube  https://youtu.be/7H-lLnr_3x8 Transcript, show notes, links and references.  https://www.work20xx.com/episode/the-big-game-worst-to-first-culture-talent-champions-work-20xx-ep57