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Agile Leaders Conversations – Insights From Leading Positive Change in the VUCA World
Get up close and personal with agile leaders around the world – executives, business leaders, and experts as they share practical leadership insights around leading in today’s complex workplaces. The first series features an in-depth discussion of "8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility." The second series will feature actionable agile leadership insights that leaders can continue to draw upon and leverage, now and in the future. Enhance your leadership effectiveness, future-proof your career, and navigate complexities while leading with a sense of authenticity and ease with these honest and truthful dialogues about issues that matter to leaders.
Episodes
40 episodes
40: Cultural Intelligence Evangelist Catherine Wu on Cultural Intelligence
Navigating cultural differences in global teams can be a daunting challenge, triggering misunderstandings, inefficiencies, and even conflict. However, cultural intelligence empowers leaders to bridge these divides fostering mutual understanding...
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39: Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor of Research Prof Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman on Empowering Women And Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
The underrepresentation of women and marginalized groups in leadership within corporate and academic sectors is significant. There is a critical need for proactive steps to improve representation and include women in decision-making roles, whic...
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38: Chief Human Resources officer Neetha Nair on Sustainbility Strategies for HR Leaders
The traditional view of retirement often involves a complete halt in work, overlooking individual needs or desires, thus restricting people's ability to continue contributing. It is crucial to offer employees with flexible alternatives that all...
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37: Technopreneur Farmer, Aaron Chen on Choosing An Unconventional Career
The lack of purpose at work can significantly impact morale, productivity, and retention, ultimately affecting business success. By aligning company values with personal beliefs, leaders can nurture a culture of loyalty and purpose.In ep...
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36: Founder and CEO of Backscoop Amanda Cua, on Shattering Self-Limiting Beliefs and Designing the Perfect Career
Opting for an unconventional career path can trigger uncertainty insecurity, and pressure from societal expectations. But it enables us to create a customized career trajectory that resonates with our values, passions, and aspirations leading t...
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35: Learning and Development Professional, Sneha Govind on Transparent Communication in Times of Rapid Change
Inadequate workplace communication, especially during times of change, fosters an atmosphere of uncertainty that gradually undermines trust. To avert this, it is crucial to offer transparent and sincere explanations of the changes, ensuring eff...
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34: Professor Viknesh Andiappan on Fear of Failure
In a success-centric landscape, the fear of failure permeates, stifling innovation. Leaders can counter this by fostering a culture of openness and sharing their setbacks to humanize success. A supportive environment is crucial for breaking dow...
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33: CEO of Lunch Actually, Violet Lim on Fostering a Fun Workplace Culture
Creating a fun work culture can be challenging for some leaders who prioritize productivity over enjoyment. Yet, neglecting it can result in higher burnout rates. That is precisely why leaders should establish a culture that enhances creativity...
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32: Learning and Development Professional Ian Choo on Middle Managers Being the Conduit
Misalignment of goals and communication filters are some of the problems that can occur when there's a gap between top leaders and employees on the ground. This is where middle managers step in to be the conduit between top and ground, to build...
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31: Associate Director for Alumni and Careers, Shinn Teo on Remembering to be Human
Leaders who neglect to pause, reflect, and empathize may struggle to understand their team's challenges and concerns, leading to communication breakdowns and a lack of trust. By fostering a culture of empathy, leaders can increase engagement, b...
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30: Digital Business Analyst, Deniece Tan on Agile Pivot Points
Traditional linear career paths no longer suffice to meet the challenges and opportunities of the present. Leaders must adopt an agile pivot mindset by being open to diverse experiences, acquiring new skills, and making strategic decisions.&nbs...
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29: Student Organization President, Felix Ling on Tapping into Strengths of Gen Z
Misalignment between individual and organizational values and visions can result in decreased performance, high turnover, and difficulty achieving organizational goals. Therefore, understanding the motivations of individuals and creating a cult...
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28: Internal Communications Leader, Eleanor Tan on Empathetic Communication
When it comes to workplace communication, transactional communication often leads to loss of trust. Thus, leaders must make an effort to communicating empathetically.In episode 8 of the Leaders People Love series, Eleanor Tan, Internal ...
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27: Youth Changemaker and Social Entrepreneur, Palakh Khanna on Breaking Social Stigmas
Discussing taboo topics in conservative societies is often stigmatized, leading to judgment, criticism, and social isolation for those who speak out. However, promoting open conversations within networks is crucial to overcoming social stigmas....
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Episode 27
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26: Head of Asia for LinkedIn Talent and Learning Solutions, Frank Koo on Selective Vulnerabilty
Leaders often fear vulnerability as it may be perceived as leniency by their teams. However, embracing vulnerability is crucial for fostering genuine connections within an organization. The key lies in being selectively vulnerable.In ep...
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Episode 26
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25: Head of Business Development, Lara Quie on Warmth in Leadership
In the legal industry, leaders often lack empathy due to their demanding nature and hierarchical structures. This can lead to burnout, low morale, and hindered collaboration. Recognizing the importance of empathy is crucial for a healthy work e...
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24: Social Enterprise Leader, Lee Mun Choon on Joy of Learning and Courage to Be Vulnerable
In organizations where leaders are resistant to learning new things, stagnation, and missed opportunities become prevalent. Leaders face the risk of falling behind. To remain relevant and effective, leaders must prioritize proactiveness and emb...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23: Public Sector Strategist, Chelvin Loh on Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Leaders in today's fast-paced work environment face challenges that can impede team productivity and success. To navigate effectively, leaders must prioritize building trust within their teams, embrace diverse perspectives, and practice self-ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:44
22: Learning and Development Professional, Syukri Azman on Trust and Human-Centered Leadership
Being laid off is tough emotionally and financially. It brings uncertainty and instability. It's crucial to cushion oneself during this disruption by building a support system, focusing on personal development, and exploring new opportunities t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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30:23
21: Transformation Technology Leader, Seetha Cristian on Empathy and Self-Reflection
In organizations, transformational leadership plays a crucial role in driving innovation. However, achieving this in a rapidly changing business landscape is no easy task. Several challenges exist to overcome, including resistance, deeply ingra...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:08
20: Co-Founder of Sinofy Group, Kema Bae on Leading with Vulnerability and Openness
In a fast-paced and competitive world where companies are built on superior strategies perfectly executed, leaders may more often lead by showing power and strength. After all, you're supposed to be the one in charge. Is there, however, a space...
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Episode 20
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19: School Board Chairperson, Hwee Peng Tan on Being Inspiring, Approachable, and a Long-Term Thinker
Recognizing good work goes a long way in building a positive work culture. Many leaders, however, may find this simple act difficult to be performed consistently, or consider recognizing good work as something too trivial. But, studies have con...
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Episode 19
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18: HR Director, Earn Meng Chan on Leading in Crisis with Empathy
Leading a team through a time of crisis is never easy. It's even more difficult when one has to deal with the emotional responses of those impacted by the event and themselves. However, the right approach by a leader, with a touch of empathy, c...
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17: HR Leader and Change Coach, Raymond Tay on Developing a Winning Leadership Formula
Leadership is an evolutionary process that never ends. As a leader, it's important to stay on top of your game and adapt as the needs change throughout various stages in life or during different company evolutions. Catch this episo...
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16: OD Consultant, Vinesh Sukumaran on Building Better Business and Lives
With the emergence of the pandemic, boundaries are broken, norms are non-existent, and so, rules are being rewritten. But something stands in the way – attachment. Because change is never easy, it's far too tempting to refer to old rules ...
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