Shaping the Future of Work by Embracing Human-Centric Leadership with Kristen Smith

“Addressing the human aspect of our jobs isn't a luxury; it is a necessary approach to ensuring the well-being of employees in an ever-demanding work landscape.”

In this Future of Work episode, Rebecca is joined by Kristen Smith, an executive coach and strategic talent consultant with a strong passion for organizational effectiveness and addressing human needs within businesses. Kristen shares her insights into leadership and the importance of focusing on human relationships in the workplace.

Tune in to learn the critical role of leaders in empowering their employees and encouraging a healthy work environment even amidst challenges.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Embrace reflective leadership by allocating time for creative thinking and empowering teams to contribute to the process redesign
2. Prioritize employee well-being by fostering environments that support balance and recognition of individual needs
3. Leverage the unique agility of small to mid-sized businesses to encourage human-centric collaboration and drive innovation

Things to listen for:

[09:44] Burnout is more prominent than ever

[16:26] Managers need to take care of their well-being

[29:32] Leaders need space to reflect and create

[36:02] Collaborate and seek to understand together

[41:53] Business success lies in human collaboration and innovation

Connect with Rebecca:

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What is Business is Human?

We need a new definition of success—one that harmonizes meaning and money.

Imagine diving into your workday with renewed energy, leaving behind the exhaustion or dread of a monotonous grind.

Traditional beliefs about success and the root cause of burnout are the same:
Prove yourself.
Work harder.
Take care of the business, and it will take care of you.

We’re recycling the mindset and practices that keep us stuck. Our souls need a jumpstart into The Age of Humanity.

Tune in for a new way of working that honors our nervous system and the bottom line, using knowledge of the brain, the Bible, and business. We’ll discuss timeless truths that amplify growth, ignite change, and reshape the world of work. No corporate speak or business BS. Let’s get to the heart of a rewarding career and profitable growth.

We speak human about business.

What’s in it for You?

Value, Relevance, and Impact (VRI): No, it's not a new tech gadget—it's your ticket to making your work genuinely matter to you and your company.

Human-Centric Insights: We prioritize people over profits without sacrificing the bottom line. Think less "cog in the machine" and more "humans helping humans."

I'm your host, Rebecca Fleetwood Hesson, your thrive guide leading you into the new Age of Humanity. I’ve navigated the highs and lows of business and life, from achieving over $40 million in sales, teaching thousands of people around the world about leadership, trust, execution, and productivity to facing burnout, divorce, raising a couple of great humans (one with ADHD), and navigating the uncertainty of starting a business.

I’m committed to igniting change in the world by jumpstarting business into profitable growth with the timeless truths of our humanity.

Sound crazy? It’s only crazy until it works.

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