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.