Rethinking Leadership for the Future of Work (an Interview with Heather McGowan)

<p>In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David is joined by Future of Work Strategist and esteemed co-author of the books <em>The Adaptation Advantage </em>and<em> The Empathy Advantage.</em>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Heather McGowan is renowned for her expertise in all things related to the future of work, and this conversation promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the shifting landscape of work and the critical role of empathetic leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Expect to learn more about:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>How the pandemic transformed the way we work and the four significant shifts in leadership that emerged as a result&nbsp;</li><li>The link between empathy and performance&nbsp;</li><li>The challenges faced by existing leaders who have been taught that an autocratic leadership style leads to success, and how they can embrace empathy as a transformative approach&nbsp;</li><li>The evolving role of HR professionals and the areas they should focus on to drive business value in the future&nbsp;</li><li>Practical steps individuals can take to transition and benefit from the 'empathy advantage' in their personal and professional lives&nbsp;</li><li>The implications of technological advancements like generative AI on companies and the future of work&nbsp;</li><li>Efficient ways of training and developing employees in a rapidly changing skills landscape&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Support from this podcast comes from Worklytics. You can learn more by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.worklytics.co/DigitalHRLeaders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.worklytics.co/DigitalHRLeaders</a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>