“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:
- Embrace reflective leadership by allocating time for creative thinking and empowering teams to contribute to the process redesign
- Prioritize employee well-being by fostering environments that support balance and recognition of individual needs
- Leverage the unique agility of small to mid-sized businesses to encourage human-centric collaboration and drive innovation
Things to listen for:
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09:44] Burnout is more prominent than ever
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16:26] Managers need to take care of their well-being
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29:32] Leaders need space to reflect and create
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36:02] Collaborate and seek to understand together
[
41:53] Business success lies in human collaboration and innovation
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What is Write Your OWN Story?
We were told there are rules and expectations that the world has for us. Somebody told us about “us” and who we are supposed to be. We got that degree, that certification, that promotion, but what about “us”—our gifts, talents, uniqueness, passions? Created and hosted by the venerable Rebecca Fleetwood Hession, Write Your OWN Story offers insights from her coaching and her book Write Your OWN Story, Three Keys to Rise and Thrive. She gives listeners structure and ideas that they can take and make their own path. The show features personal accounts from Rebecca and interviews with guests focused on stories—the human side of business; money—richer, intentional conversations around this necessary commodity; and rhythm—living in the emotional flow of life and work.
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