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People AND Tech S2E5 - Karen Ferris - The Need for Leaders to Be Remarkable
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Summary
In this conversation, Duena Blomstrom and Karen Ferris discuss the need for a new leadership mindset and the challenges of transforming workplace culture. They emphasize the importance of leaders being open to unlearning old ways and embracing new approaches. They also highlight the disconnect between what employers think new talent wants and what talent actually wants. The conversation touches on the need for personal responsibility and courage in driving change, as well as the potential for pushback from the new generation entering the workforce. Overall, they stress the importance of human connection, vulnerability, and continuous learning in creating a better workplace.
Takeaways
- Leaders need to be open to unlearning old ways and embracing new approaches.
- There is a disconnect between what employers think new talent wants and what talent actually wants.
- Personal responsibility and courage are needed to drive change in the workplace.
- The new generation entering the workforce may push back against outdated leadership practices.
- Human connection, vulnerability, and continuous learning are key to creating a better workplace.
Titles
- Unlearning and Embracing New Leadership Mindsets
- Bridging the Gap Between Employer and Talent Expectations
Sound Bites
- "It's got to be that wake up call to say, yeah, what I knew yesterday is not going to enable me to lead today."
- "Keep asking why. Why am I doing this? Because I did it yesterday? No. Why am I doing this? What value is it adding? What purpose does it deliver?"
- "Start small. Pick one thing as a trait."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
00:58
Karen's New Book: Be Remarkable
02:11
The Need for a New Leadership Mindset
06:07
Embracing Change and Unlearning
13:42
The Importance of Questioning and Purpose
18:51
Starting Small: Making Incremental Changes
22:48
Personal Responsibility and Vulnerability in Leadership
31:18
The Impact of the New Generation on Workplace Culture
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