Show Notes
Henna Inam, author of Wired for Disruption: The Five Shifts in Agility to Lead in the Future of Work, identifies five innate agilities we can develop to help us lead during times of disruption and prepare organizations for success in the new workplace.
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As experienced employees retire and fewer younger workers are available to step in to replace them, organizations risk losing critical knowledge faster than they can retain it. Our guest, Dan Pontefract, argues that leaders must be ready for this moment. In The Future of Work Is Grey, he shows how age confers unique strengths, such as deep expertise, steady reliability, and adaptive thinking—and why leaders who recognize and integrate those qualities will be the ones whose organizations stay resilient.
Leaders shape the environments where wellbeing, connection, and performance take root. In Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, Drs. Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer show how everyday leadership behaviors directly influence employee retention, satisfaction, and overall health. Their research offers a science backed roadmap and practical insights for leading a workplace where employees can flourish.
Great workplaces aren’t built on blame—they’re built on clarity, connection, and the courage to own our impact. In this episode, Dr. David C. Tate offers a fresh perspective on accountability as a catalyst for stronger leadership, healthier collaboration, and more intentional organizational cultures. His work guides teams and institutions toward more mindful, connected, and high‑performing ways of working.
AI, hybrid models, and generational shifts in work cause many to ask: Why are we here? In her latest book, Why Are We Here? Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants, Jennifer Moss offers leaders a research-driven, human-centered roadmap for promoting purpose, belonging, and resiliency in the workplace.
Dr. Andrew Brodsky is a management professor at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin and author of Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication. Ping offers a science-backed, practical framework for navigating the complexities of digital communication—whether email, video calls, or instant messaging. Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, Dr. Brodsky helps professionals understand when and how to use different communication tools to build trust, increase clarity, and avoid costly misunderstandings.