Your people are already using AI – but they might not be telling you about it, because they are worried you will think they are lazy, incompetent, or cheating! If they are afraid to tell you, that’s YOUR fault – and a huge missed opportunity. Somebody recently asked me whether I thought there’s too much […]
> In our fast-changing world, nothing changes faster than work itself. The best leaders adapt to a new style of work, teams, and workplaces. The future of work has four parts: ASSESS: Know the work you will need to do ATTRACT: Build an employee brand to find, nurture, and keep the best people AUGMENT: Combine
In the war for talent, money is important, but not enough. If you’re serious about attracting and keeping top talent, look at other drivers – including flexible work. In Iceland, 90% of employees now enjoy a four-day workweek, working fewer hours with no pay cut and no loss of productivity. In fact, productivity went up,
Do you have a workfluencer in your team? And if you don’t, maybe you should! If you have a culture you’re proud of, workfluencers are powerful brand voices for you – helping attract the right sort of talent, long before an interview. It’s time to support, nurture, and trust the people already championing your workplace.
As a leader, you need to be regularly scanning the horizon and planning for the future. But if your people aren’t inspired to bring that plan to life, it won’t go anywhere. Strategy without execution is like a car without fuel. For real progress, you need to engage your team and connect your plan to
Strategic change often stalls after the initial excitement fades, especially when the change involves future scenarios that might be uncertain, unknown, or challenging. Instead of letting all that strategic thinking go to waste, focus on small, immediate actions that fit into existing workflows rather than creating extra work. Don’t just inspire people in the moment;
Your attitude towards AI doesn’t just affect you – it influences your entire team. If you’re open, curious, and cautious in a balanced way, you create an environment where innovation thrives. But if you’re hesitant or resistant, you run the risk of spreading fear and resistance. As a leader, your role isn’t to have all
When it comes to AI, too many leaders think too much about the technology and forget about the people. It should always be people first, technology second. To succeed in the age of AI, you must bring your team along on the AI journey: facilitate their use of AI, address their concerns, and ensure they
Adopting AI successfully isn’t about the technology – it’s about your culture. As a leader, your role is not to dictate AI use, but to create an environment where people feel empowered to explore, leverage, and share AI-driven innovations with everybody else. Do you have hidden AI talent in your teams? In the last week,
If you’re still dragging your feet about adopting AI, don’t! It isn’t some distant future technology – it’s already here, and in five years it will be as normal as smartphones or spreadsheets. Smart leaders are already using it to enhance their customer experience, boost productivity, and make better decisions. And don’t just wait until
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