Per My Last Email
Per My Last Email
Morning Brew
Why So Many Workers Will Fall Behind in 2026 (And How Not To)
36 minutes Posted Jan 12, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Intro
Where the “left behind” framing is coming from
The “K-shaped” economy
Kyle’s hot take prediction on 2026
How to set yourself up for success in 2026
How Kaila and Kyle have started incorporating AI into their workflows
An example of how AI proved to be incredibly helpful in Kaila’s work
Another key tip for not falling behind in 2026
Extreme prioritization
The parable of the farmer
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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss why there is a fear of being “left behind” in the workplace in 2026, and what you can do to avoid that outcome. 
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Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew’s resident career experts Kaila and Kyle – whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit and startup sectors – debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!