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Show host Sophie Wade welcomes 2025 focusing on the natural dynamic of modern work to facilitate executives' and employees' abilities to adapt. She outlines three priority areas for the year ahead, recommending how to adjust for and integrate AI as a core component of our tech-driven business and work. Highlighting research and examples, Sophie focuses on: human-AI collaboration, designing work for agility, and upskilling employees rapidly in the flow of work. Sophie emphasizes the principles of modern work: learning, intention, flexibility, and empathy, as well as systems thinking to help us recognize the full ramifications of our inventions and actions.   TAKEAWAYS   [00:42] Sophie sets the stage for 2025, focusing on adapting to rapid change.   [01:29] Embracing change is essential. Rigid work structures conflict with human nature.   [02:40] Work norms evolved based on prevailing possibilities and were not healthy or sustainable.   [03:25] Flexibility and adaptability are natural and essential human traits.   [03:58] Customization in work and products recognizes our individuality and different needs.   [04:40] Human-centric approaches and tools foster creativity and problem-solving.   [05:18] Early rigid work environments suppressed autonomy and innovation.   [06:18] Modern work requires collaboration and proactive preparation for change.   [07:20] Adapting to change thoughtfully can reveal the best evolutionary pathways.   [08:44] Systems thinking helps anticipate and manage the ripple effects of innovation.   [09:43] Modern work requires intentional action to navigate interconnected global systems.   [11:10] AI integration is transforming the workforce into blended human-AI collaboration.   [12:21] Leaders must identify opportunities for AI to complement humans and our skills.   [14:05] Flattening hierarchies and skills-based work systems boost agility and engagement.   [15:18] Internal talent marketplaces promote cross-functional use of employees' skills.   [16:37] Upskilling is critical for addressing skill gaps and maintaining competitiveness.   [18:04] Continuous learning must be integrated into workflows for successful transformation.   [18:35] Approaching change with intention, flexibility, and empathy reduces friction and boosts outcomes.   [19:27] Empathy-centered leadership enables multigenerational and distributed teams to thrive.   IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: Incorporate learning, intention, flexibility, and empathy into workplace strategies.     RESOURCES   Sophie Wade on LinkedIn Sophie's company Flexcel Network SophieWade.com   QUOTES “We can lean into our natural capacity to adapt if we reframe what we've been used to and why.”   “Work is in flux, nothing is set in stone, and adaptability is essential all along the way.”   “Human-centric approaches and tools foster creativity and problem-solving because we are not machines and aren't good at pretending to be.”   “How you approach change, and specifically the significant ongoing changes occurring in and across our professional world, affects your ability to flex and adapt.”   “Adapting to modern work requires continuous learning as a core habit, integrated into workflows and supported as part of daily operations.”   “Empathy-centered leadership is critical, recognizing that each person has different skills, adapts at a different pace, and may encounter hiccups along the way.”   “Internal talent mobility isn't easy or obvious to operationalize, but it is necessary to keep pace with the faster evolution of modern work.”   “Systems thinking recognizes that our actions are not independent or isolatable but always have ripple effects on others—and reciprocally on us.”   “AI integration is enabling the emergence of a collaborative, blended human-AI workforce that complements uniquely human skills.”

On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can We Get Gen Z Back to the Office? Answering that question and others is our guest, Sophie Wade. Sophie is a globally recognized and respected work futurist, an expert on Gen Z and workplace, author of several books, founder of the Flexcel Network, LLC, … Continue reading How Can We Get Gen Z Back to the Office? →

In this episode of Confessions of a B2B Entrepreneur, Tom Hunt and Sophie Wade dive into the world of leadership, remote culture, and organizational effectiveness.

In this episode, host David Abrams is in conversation with Sophie Wade, Founder of Flexcel Network and host of the Transforming Work podcast. Sophie's journey to her current role started with the experience of living in many different countries and studying people. She started out in strategy and finance and later focused on the future of work as her personal situation demanded working differently. Sophie is an avid observer of people and has used this skill to shape her view of the world, and now the subject of ‘work' specifically. She points out that for the first time, we are at a point where we are asking questions about how we should be designing spaces to meet our needs better. Sophie emphasized the need for everyone to recognize that we are in a period of significant change and now is the time to embrace where we are and engage everyone in the process of defining what in-office work looks like. We discussed how interdepartmental collaboration needs to take place to respond to the emerging needs of people. When it comes to technology, Sophie is a big proponent of experimenting, exploring and testing to see what works. We both acknowledged that communication is key amongst all stakeholders during this significant time of change.

On this weeks program Chris talks to Cr Sophie Wade from Yarra City Council and Julian O'Shea. Cr Sophie Wade talks about recent improvements in Yarra including 30km/h speed zones, Transport Action Plan 2023-2033, and Notice of Motion No. 5 of 2024 - Dangers of oversized vehicles (see page 61 of council meeting agenda) taking a cue from parking changes in Paris, which is the first of its kind in Australia. (The Age: Council could slug ‘truckzillas', utes and SUVs with higher parking fees, 9 March 2024)Julian O'Shea talks about his upcoming Comedy Festival show, M is for Melbourne at DoubleTree by Hilton and his interesting honesty-based ticket prices around how you arrive at the show (ranging from $28.63 to $155.01), his Guinness World Record Attempt, transport design issues, BikeSpot project, City of Melbourne Future Streets Framework and a cheeky discount code for riders listening to this podcast.Program music:Shonen Knife, Cycling is funBonobo, Linked

Sophie Wade is a work futurist and strategist, workforce innovation specialist, keynote speaker, and host of this show. She is an author and authority on the Future of Work, and a course instructor with over 0.5 million LinkedIn Learning learners on Gen Z, empathy, and Future of Work skills. Sophie shares three key pathways for 2024 and decisions to make to move forward successfully. She describes the human-centric system of modern work, highlights the guiding work/LIFE principles, and recommends learning the fundamental practices.       TAKEAWAYS   [01:29] Sophie predicts what will significantly impact your company's outcomes this year.   [02:19] You have noticed some of the new era's defining characteristics—such as how customers are reacting and how tasks are changing.   [03:59] This year, figure out what works for your company, not wait to see what others do.   [04:41] High-performing companies that have embraced modern work are demonstrating the principles and fundamental practices.   [06:09] During turbulent conditions, emphasize cohesive principles of modern work internally—Learning, Intention, Flexibility, and Empathy.   [07:53] The meaning of work/L.I.F.E equilibrium.   [08:17] Is your company equipped for the new digital rules of engagement?   [09:10] Sophie predicts three roads ahead in 2024 and explains the choices and challenges.   [11:49] Using workplace policies to explain CEOs' (lack of) commitment to modern work.   [13:39] The difference between conceding to a policy compared with committing to it.   [15:49] What strategic framework applies to modern work?   [16:28] Starting with target customers and their needs to ensure everyone understands them and is aligned.   [18:59] Discovering and assessing your Customer Journey and how to make meaningful improvements.   [20:12] The importance of the complementary Employee Journey.   [21:17] Evaluating and upgrading all stages of the Employee Journey.   [22:15] The long-term benefits of shared values and deeper connections throughout your business ecosystem.   [24:27] How does a human-centric system and an emphasis on talent change outcomes for your business?   [25:24] The fundamental practices of modern work.   [26:55] Survey data from workers providing important intelligence for decision-making and progress.   [28:13] Weighting historical and recent data in the current environment.   [29:19] Balancing old and new inputs, making measured decisions, using data, logic and reasoning.   [30:40] Which path will you to commit for 2024 keeping work/LIFE principles top of mind?       RESOURCES   Sophie Wade on LinkedIn   Sophie's company website Flexcel Network   Sophie's book “Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work”   Sophie's book “Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work”       QUOTES   “The essence of modern work can be captured in four core principles that are relevant for any ecosystem, organization, team and individual. These are: Learning, Intention, Flexibility, and Empathy.”   “The Employee Journey is the “yin” to the Customer Journey's “yang””. “The human-centric approach is applicable all along your supply chain as extensive ripple effects potentially impact everyone's revenues and future growth possibilities.” “Tech is a given. Talent is a gift.”   “Right now, recent data is often most relevant and reliable for projecting out the possible pathways.”   “Our habit as humans, our instinct, is to invent and innovate, to continue our evolutionary path forward, to learn from disruptions and gain from turbulent disconnection to make jumps and leaps forward—which aren't necessarily comfortable at first. “

Sophie Wade is a thought leader in workforce innovation, flexible working, and the future of work. With an enviable background in executive recruitment and entrepreneurship, Sophie has become a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant, helping organizations navigate the ever-changing landscape of work. She is particularly known for her insights into how businesses can adapt to the changing nature of work, embracing flexibility, and leveraging technology, including AI. Sophie is the author of Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, and Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work, in which she explores the intersection of technology, culture, and the modern workplace. In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, Sophie joins Barry O'Reilly to share insights on the modern workplace, discussing generational gaps, cultural awareness, the impact of AI, and the anticipated cultural shift in the coming years.Culture Chameleon Cultural awareness plays a pivotal role in shaping your professional life, influencing your interactions, decision-making, and overall success in the work environment. Having lived in various countries, Sophie emphasizes the importance of adapting to the climate around you, flexibility, and cross-cultural communication. She shares how in Hong Kong, work consumed a significant part of daily life, in contrast to Germany, where a clear separation existed between work and personal life.The Gen Z ProblemSophie's awareness of generational differences did not stop with millennials. She also tried to understand Gen Z, recognizing the distinct perspectives and relationships they have with technology. Millennials, and subsequently Gen Z, grew up with technology as an integral part of their lives, she recognized. This helped her appreciate how technology influences their communication styles, preferences, and worldview. It's important to stay current to adapt to the dynamics of the workforce, she points out. “Constantly being aware and gathering information to try and understand is one of my key ways to just keep current, to keep questioning myself. Am I actually understanding what's going on?” The AI CrisisAccording to Sophie, technological advances and the introduction of AI have decreased the half-life of skills from ten years to five years, increasing the need for upskilling and reskilling. The skills needed are changing rapidly, especially in areas like cloud computing, where upskilling is needed every 4.5 months. The introduction of AI means that jobs are not just augmented but can be disrupted and changed. While the changes brought by AI are exciting, they can also be risky and nerve-wracking for individuals, especially in terms of how jobs will evolve. Individuals need to keep moving and adapting to the changes in technology.Looking AheadSophie anticipates a significant cultural shift in the next few years, driven by several factors related to the evolving nature of work, the integration of AI, and the changing expectations of employees. She refers to the shift as a move toward “modern work,” characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness, reflecting a departure from the rigid structures of the past.Visit BarryO'Reilly.com for full show notes.ResourcesSophie Wade on the Web | LinkedIn | Twitter

Sophie Wade is a work futurist and strategist, author and authority on the Future of Work, instructor on Gen Z, empathy, and Future of Work skills, and host of this show. Sophie discusses modern work—what it is, why and how it is different and human-centric. She explains how to adapt to be prepared for the ongoing changes around and ahead of us, accelerated by AI. Sophie sets the landscape, describes enterprise needs, and why employees are the focus for the future. She shares the core principles of modern work and why practicing empathy is key.     TAKEAWAYS   [00:45] Sophie wants to take stock of where we are and what's ahead that we need to prepare for.   [01:27] Our environment is highly-digitalized and interconnected, generating fast-paced change.   [03:30] Artificial intelligence has become a top strategic priority for most businesses.   [04:19] Driven by technology, is your customer base changing, how you serve them, or how quickly you have to upgrade your products?   [04:49] To respond to marketplace demands, operations become more flexible and the nature of work evolves.   [05:52] The pandemic catalyzed us along a path we were already on.   [06:12] The impact of technology updates on employees needing frequently to upskill and reskill.   [07:07] Why enterprises need to create a skills inventory and be mapping every employee's skills.   [07:28] Hierarchies have flattened for businesses to be more nimble.   [08:10] Non-linear careers must be planned and managed even when skills and roles are evolving.   [08:50] Internal talent marketplaces and cross organization relationships facilitate non-vertical career development.   [09:41] Why younger employees quit if they can't easily move internally with their current employer.   [10:43] Jobs with high and low automation potential can be compared for skills matching to assess possible future transfers.   [11:53] How BCG consultants used GPT4 and completed more tasks faster and better!   [13:11] Why the Future of Work is tech-driven and talent-focused.   [13:54] Empathy is essential in modern work to ensure the emphasis is on people.   [14:38] Each business is different so there are principles of modern work to adapt appropriately.   [15:10] The core principles of modern work are: Learning, Intention, Flexibility, and Empathy.   [16:25] Why workers need to be creators.   [17:04] Thinking outside the box is critical and what the box symbolizes—before and now.   [17:45] A strong culture is essential, grounded by empathy and other timeless values.   [18:50] AI is likely to net out creating more jobs, but much will shift during the transition.   [19:10] What is the broader impact of encouraging your team to use of AI?   [20:11] Empathy can help us focus on progress rather than more debates about work locations.   [20:52] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: To start the transition to modern work, be curious and open-minded. Ask coworkers for ideas and recommendations and explore new possibilities. Curiosity primes you for learning, being flexible, and empathy about other's viewpoints.   [21:27] Modern work IS different—adjusting for our new environment as well as enterprise and employee needs.   [22:17] The process of transformation is messy, but there are great benefits all round when we create and co-create together.     RESOURCES   Sophie Wade on LinkedIn   Sophie's personal/speaker website   Sophie company Flexcel Network's website     QUOTES   “These change that are upon us has been building in momentum for years already and causing strain within our fixed internal structures.”   “We have been transitioning for years already to modern work which is about flexibility—accommodating activities that are less linear, less routine, with more collaborative and cross disciplinary.”   “Numerous rigid layers of hierarchy have intentionally been reduced significantly in many cases to enable businesses to be more nimble and responsive.”   “Stronger relationships are critical to develop deliberately across organizations to permit non vertical career development, so that managers are willing to share one of their rising stars to another team or division.”   “For now, it is easier for employees to quit to advance their careers than move within their own organization.”   “The Future of Work is tech-driven and talent focused.”   “Empathy is essential in modern work—giving us each ability to understand other's perspectives and connect with their experiences.”   “Everyone providing value to your business across your entire workforce needs to be a “creator”.”

In these ‘Shorts' episodes of my podcast, I'll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 110, where I speak with Sophie Wade, a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. In this clip, she delves into the impact of the pandemic's shift towards more compassion and empathy at work. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/the-future-of-work-with-sophie-wade/

Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, instructor, and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Future-of-Work consultancy, Flexcel Network. Over 540,000 people have taken her LinkedIn video courses on empathy, Gen Z, and Future of Work skills. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help leaders adapt to new business conditions and attract, engage, and retain a multigenerational distributed workforce. Sophie's first book Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work [May 2017] was an EMBA textbook. Her latest book is Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work [May, 2022]. Sophie hosts popular podcast “Transforming Work with Sophie Wade”. She got her BA and MA at Oxford University and MBA at international business school INSEAD. Connect with Sophie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/ Read her book: https://www.amazon.com/Empathy-Works-Competitive-Advantage-Work/dp/B09XNSJB4L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EFOX6IR3VIUP&keywords=empathy+works&qid=1695487816&sprefix=empathy+works%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 This episode is sponsored by: DirectSuggest: ⁠https://www.directsuggest.com/subscribe.php?id=6992⁠ Use Promo Code: HumanHR CultureBot:⁠ https://getculturebot.com/humanhr ⁠ Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, leave a review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company Traci Chernoff is actively employed by. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

What is the key to competing in what has become known as the “New Era of Work?”  We need to stay attuned not just to the present, but to the future of work as well. Our guest this week is Sophie Wade. She's a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, instructor, and Workforce Innovation SpecialistRead More The post The Key to Competing in the New Era of Work – with Sophie Wade appeared first on Business Advancement.

In this interview, we sit down with SOPHIE WADE, an esteemed work futurist and the founder of FlexCel. With a mission to establish "digitally integrated and responsive sustainable work environments," her company offers advisory services and transformative workshops. As the author of Empathy Works, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our discussion. We delve into the fascinating realm of the future of work, exploring the essentiality of flexibility and the transformative journey that lies ahead. We also uncover key focus areas for leaders as they navigate this transition into a future defined by flexibility. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com.

SOPHIE WADE, MBA Sophie is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network who is an authority on Future-of-Work… Source

Where is the world of work heading? Especially with the growing presence of Generation Z in the workforce. Episode 46 features a conversation with work futurist and innovation specialist, Sophie Wade. We discuss the changing environments and dynamics of work and the role that Gen Z is playing in shaping the future of work.Save 10% on Wongo Puzzles using the code genz

Sophie Wade is an international speaker, the author of Empathy Works , and is an authority on the future of work. Sophie believes that we are living in a seminal moment - a tipping point in time - where we have the technology and tools to make our lives a lot better. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Sophie expound on empathy as a leadership and workplace practice, the importance of leading with inquiry, and how work is evolving to better fit our lives. 00:32 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Sophie Wade, who joins the show to share what she loves most about her work and the passion she has for changing work and the workplace for the better 04:07 – What ‘empathy' means to Sophie 06:43 – The central theme of Sophie's book, Empathy Works 10:17 – Framing empathy as a value, a mindset, and a practice 13:32 – Key challenges facing top executives today 15:48 – Leading with inquiry 21:21 – The various Generations at work 24:02 – Information is power 29:24 – Key formative experiences that shaped Sophie's passion and critical choices she made to find her authentic voice 38:24 – One piece of advice Sophie would give to her twenty-five year old self and two key learnings Sophie values above all others 40:33 – Final thoughts from Sophie FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf132

Sophie's Bio:Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, and author of Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work. As Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy, she helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to digitalized work environments.Episode Highlights:Sophie grew up in London, England. Her father worked for the BBC while her mother was a teacher in a remote area in London where she taught low income children. Sophie's family would travel and camp in different countries during the summer holidays which allowed them to meet people and experience different cultures.The exposure to different cultures and people opened up Sophie's mind to know more is out there. In her A-Level courses, Sophie opted to study Chinese over Math and Chemistry. Her increasing interest in culture led her to study China's history and culture, learn Mandarin, and eventually live and work in Hong Kong and Taiwan. In this episode, she shares her journey to becoming the person she is today.Links:Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/Podcast: https://www.sophiewade.com/podcasts/Sophie's Book: https://www.sophiewade.com/writing/Quotes:“Data has never really changed people's hearts.”“You live outside of your country, and you see your country from the outside. Living in somebody else's culture and environment changes how you see the world and yourself.”“If I'm living in another country, I have more freedom to be whoever I am. I resist defining anybody by how they look, their gender, what they know, their race, whatever it might be.”Take Aways:Childhood Experiences:Sophie's father worked for the BBC for 25 years as an editor of a children's show. Her mother was a teacher in a remote area in London. Students came from diverse backgrounds, and English wasn't their first language. As a result of her parents' careers, the family would engage in deep conversations at home. Camping in different countries opened Sophie's mind to different people and cultures.Influential Groups:Sophie's encounters with people from different groups made her more empathetic and taught her to avoid making assumptions.Temperament and Personality:Exposure to different cultures and people has played a significant role in Sophie's life. She is empathetic and refrains from judging others to the best of her ability.Cultural Epiphanies:Recalling her first day using chopsticks in China, Sophie was mortified at the mess she made until she looked around at how the locals ate and realized that eating rice requires bending over your bowl and scooping the rice into your mouth. This was in stark contrast to the generally rigid meal etiquette taught in the UK and most western countries. Experiencing this first-hand showed her just how different various cultures can be from one another. Thriving Moments:Sophie is direct, and she appreciates when people are open and candid with her. She believes that a growth mindset is the most helpful way to move forward productively.Soap Box Moment:Sophie invites us to purchase her most recent book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work and listen to her podcast, Transforming Work.Tag Line: Empathy is the future. It will shape things in ways we cannot imagine.Support the show

Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, and Workforce Innovation Specialist at future-of-work consultancy, Flexcel Network. Sophie's advisory services and workshops help leaders adapt to attract, engage, and retain a multigenerational distributed workforce.Sophie's second book is "Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work” [May 2022]. Over 530,000 people have taken her LinkedIn video courses that focus on Future-of-Work skills, empathy, and Gen Z. Sophie hosts internationally popular podcast “Transforming Work with Sophie Wade”. She got her BA at Oxford and MBA at INSEAD. We talk about:Being a work futuristEmpathy as a solutionWhats it like for the other personRefining empathyThe baggage that goes with emapthyPity, sympathy, empathy, compassionEmpathy boundarieCultural emapthyWeaponised empathyGenerational differencesTo find out more about Guy Bloom and his award winning work in Team Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching click below.The link to everything CLICK HEREUK: 07827 953814Email: guybloom@livingbrave.com Web: www.livingbrave.com

The world of work has changed. The future is here. Between remote/hybrid working and the rise of the ‘side hustle', millennials and Gen-Z are wanting more from work - and from leaders. In this episode, we're joined by Work Futuist, Sophie Wade. A Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancym Sophie has operated ahead of the curve to help organisations navigate the new era of work and the challenges that come with it, including attracting, engaging and retaining talent; Digital transformation; Managing a distributed workforce; New career paradigms. Join the conversation as we discuss: How and why the world of work has changed in the 21st Century. Why empathy is the new leadership superpower What happens when we resist the change 5 top tips and tricks to be a more effective leader for all employees, including Millennials and GenZ For leaders looking to rise to the challenge and create meaningful work, this is not to be missed! Links Get in touch with Sophie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/ Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/ Sophie's books: Embracing Progress: Next steps for the future of work - https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Progress-Next-Steps-Future/dp/1599327856/ Empathy Works: The key to competitive advantage in the new era of work - https://www.amazon.com/Empathy-Works-Competitive-Advantage-Work/dp/1774581515/ref=sr_1_1?pldnSite=1 Sophie's Podcast Transforming work with Sophie Wade https://www.sophiewade.com/podcast/the-strategic-integrated-role-of-human-resources-in-the-new-era-of-work/ LinkedIn courses: Including: The Future of Work: The Necessary Skills of Your Future Workforce Attracting, Hiring, and Working with Gen Z Empathy Tips for HR Professionals https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=sophie%20wade More From Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture: Take part in our latest leadership research: https://forms.gle/H654QD4nEgAjd4La9 Contact Al and Leanne Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Email: podcast@oblonghq.com

Interview with Sophie Wade, Founder of Flexcel Network. She talks about quiet quitting and how empathy can help employees and leaders deal with difficult workplace situations. Sign up to the Level-up Engineering newsletter!In this interview we're covering:Defining quiet quittingQuiet quitting vs. Acting your wageQuiet quitting nowadays vs. in the pastHow to prevent quiet quitting as an employeeHow to prevent quiet quitting as a leaderExcerpt from the interview:"If a particular area of your job motivates you, you can tell your manager you'd like to do more of that. Offer some suggestions and see what you can do to contribute to the company in a way that keeps you motivated. It's a win-win situation: not only will the company benefit from your work, but you can also surround yourself with enjoyable tasks and projects while improving your skillset, which makes you a better professional in your field. People may quiet quit because they had already made such suggestions to their bosses, but their ideas got shut down and they were stuck with a role that no longer fulfilled them. It might be true that the company is not interested in doing what they brought up, but too many nos take a toll on people's motivation, and they might decide they aren't going to bother coming up with new ideas anymore."Click here to read the full interview!

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Sophie Wade about adapting to different cultures and how to be an empathetic leader. How can we see the world through someone else's eyes and step away from our own perceptions. Judith looks at how some autistic people respond with empathy. Sophie explains the three types of empathy and they discuss their relative differences and how this relates to empathetic leadership and inclusion. What are the empathy habits we can start doing? This is an interesting conversation about empathy, culture and open mindiness. Sophie Wade is a work futurist, keynote speaker, author of Empathy Works, and workforce innovation specialist. Over 500k learners have taken her LinkedIn courses. Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

Sophie is a work futurist, keynote speaker, and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network. Sophie's advisory services and workshops help leaders adapt to attract, engage, and retain a multigenerational distributed workforce. Sophie's new book is Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work. Sophie hosts the popular podcast “Transforming Work with Sophie Wade”. Over 500,000 people have taken her LinkedIn courses. She got her BA at Oxford and MBA at INSEAD.    Twitter @ASophieWade and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/ Podcast: Transforming Work Book: Empathy Works   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/.

The "future of work" is not in the future -  It's already here, so let's start calling it the new era of business and work. Especially coming out of the Pandemic, many leaders struggle with how to adapt to changing work requirements, current business challenges, and different employee needs, motivations and demands.Today, Sophie Wade and I talk about how Millennial and Gen Z habits are shaping new social contracts at work, why we understand how hard it is for seasoned executives to adapt to this new reality, and what it takes to create a more human-centric environment. We dig into the challenges of generational differences at work, where they stem from, and how empathy is the way to bridge those distances to increase engagement, understanding, and performance. We also chat about how work has changed from linear and routine to more networked and complex - and why the leadership skills that got you where you are might need a tune-up in today's reality. Sophie will share a few practical ways you can improve your culture. Key Takeaways:The last 3 years of the pandemic has expanded the mindset of learning and leading - ideas are now more likely to come from all levels of the organization than before. There is a difference between using technology functionally and using technology intuitively. The same goes for the evolving workplace. Younger generations are more likely to adapt to changing work environments than older generations because it is all they have known. AI is not replacing your job. AI cannot replace the human touch and human interactions and human relationships.  "Many leaders now are missing out on the contributions of their youngest employees who have a feeling for the power of technology that we just can't have." —  Sophie WadeAbout Sophie Wade, Work Futurist, International Keynote Speaker, Author of Empathy WorksSophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author of Empathy Works, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and over 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover empathy, Future-of-Work skills, and Gen Z. Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies adapt and update their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused, digitalized work environments.Connect with Sophie WadeWebsite: https://www.sophiewade.com/Her Book: Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of WorkPodcast: Transforming Work: https://www.sophiewade.com/podcasts/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASophieWadeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophie.wade.507Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asophiewade/References Mentioned:The Empathy Edge Podcast, Lisen Stromberg, What Modern Leaders and Cultures Need to Succeed in the 21st CenturyThe Empathy Edge Podcast, Edwin Rutsch: How “Empathy Circles” Can Change the World  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

The "future of work" is not in the future -  It's already here, so let's start calling it the new era of business and work. Especially coming out of the Pandemic, many leaders struggle with how to adapt to changing work requirements, current business challenges, and different employee needs, motivations and demands.Today, Sophie Wade and I talk about how Millennial and Gen Z habits are shaping new social contracts at work, why we understand how hard it is for seasoned executives to adapt to this new reality, and what it takes to create a more human-centric environment. We dig into the challenges of generational differences at work, where they stem from, and how empathy is the way to bridge those distances to increase engagement, understanding, and performance. We also chat about how work has changed from linear and routine to more networked and complex - and why the leadership skills that got you where you are might need a tune-up in today's reality. Sophie will share a few practical ways you can improve your culture. Key Takeaways:The last 3 years of the pandemic has expanded the mindset of learning and leading - ideas are now more likely to come from all levels of the organization than before. There is a difference between using technology functionally and using technology intuitively. The same goes for the evolving workplace. Younger generations are more likely to adapt to changing work environments than older generations because it is all they have known. AI is not replacing your job. AI cannot replace the human touch and human interactions and human relationships.  "Many leaders now are missing out on the contributions of their youngest employees who have a feeling for the power of technology that we just can't have." —  Sophie WadeAbout Sophie Wade, Work Futurist, International Keynote Speaker, Author of Empathy WorksSophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author of Empathy Works, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and over 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover empathy, Future-of-Work skills, and Gen Z. Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies adapt and update their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused, digitalized work environments.Connect with Sophie WadeWebsite: https://www.sophiewade.com/Her Book: Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of WorkPodcast: Transforming Work: https://www.sophiewade.com/podcasts/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASophieWadeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophie.wade.507Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asophiewade/References Mentioned:The Empathy Edge Podcast, Lisen Stromberg, What Modern Leaders and Cultures Need to Succeed in the 21st CenturyThe Empathy Edge Podcast, Edwin Rutsch: How “Empathy Circles” Can Change the World  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

This week on The New P&L TO THE POINT, we discuss why its important to have a balance of empathy between leadership and employees in a business. We ask whether it is harder for employees to have empathy for senior leadership due to a lack of a shared experience of senior leadership or management roles and whether this is a big part of the challenge for empathy in business – that there is an imbalance and as a result, empathy is more frequently focused on employees and less on senior management or business owners. To learn more about The New P&L's new ‘Transactional to Transformational Leader' programme and Mindset & Momentum Micro-courses, go to: https://www.principlesandleadership.com/transformational-leadership-programme https://www.principlesandleadership.com/mindset-momentum-micro-workshops To listen to Episode 211 with Sophie Wade, author of Empathy Works: https://pod.fo/e/15c1b9 If you'd like to join The New P&L movement for more principled leadership and more purpose-led business and keep up to date with all our latest news, go to www.principlesandleadership.com and subscribe. Twitter: @TheNewPandL Insta: @principlesandleadership LinkedIn page: Principlesandleadership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/principlesandleadership/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/principlesandleadership/support

We're kicking off Season Seven with a subject matter expert episode and I'm delighted to introduce Sophie Wade. Sophie is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues.She has held senior management, strategy and finance roles around the world — in Asia, Europe and the U.S. — working in media, technology, and venture capital for companies such as IMG and Yahoo. With a strategy and finance focus for her first career, she assisted entrepreneurs and major corporations identify, develop, and execute strategic initiatives, build teams and ventures and create partnerships.Sophie has a new book out, ‘Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work', which formed the basis of our conversation, although as always, we went off on some fascinating leadership related tangents that you're going to love listening to.If you're listening to this within two weeks of the episode's release date, Sophie has kindly given us an Advance Reader Copy of her book that you can win by clicking on the book competition link in the show notes, so make sure you do that right now.Before we get into this episode, head over to the Online Course page of my website - https://www.ben-morton.com/ - where you can sign up for my 10-4-10 Leadership Course. It's totally free, it's bite-sized, and it covers some of the most common leadership topics and challenges I get asked about. It also gets consistently great feedback. Resources mentioned in this episode:The FREE 10-4-10 Leadership Programme: https://mailchi.mp/b3d5c50adb91/10_4_10 Guest Links: Book Competition: https://mailchi.mp/6e2fddd4cddc/empathyworks Sophie Wade's website: https://www.sophiewade.com/

This week on The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business – our first episode for 2023, we speak to Sophie Wade - workforce futurist & innovator, international keynote speaker, author, and respected authority on the Future of Work. Sophie is also the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future of Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies futureproof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. As part of the discussion today we will be speaker to Sophie on her fantastic new book: Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work released in 2022. We discuss with Sophie: · The relationship between empathy and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) · Why empathy for leaders and business owners can sometimes be harder · Whether we can have too much empathy · How empathy delivers competitive advantage · The role of empathy in the customer journey · How to start building a more empathetic culture · The role of trust in empathy · Can machines learn empathy? · Why social media might work against our natural empathy Learn more about Sophie's work: www.sophiewade.com www.flexcelnetwork.com Purchase Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work https://amzn.to/3VT3Xq1 Sophie's LinkedIn courses are available here: LinkedIn Learning Empathy for Sales Professionals course To learn more about The New P&L's new ‘Transactional to Transformational Leader' programme and Mindset & Momentum Micro-courses, go to: https://www.principlesandleadership.com/transformational-leadership-programme https://www.principlesandleadership.com/mindset-momentum-micro-workshops If you'd like to join The New P&L movement for more principled leadership and more purpose-led business and keep up to date with all our latest news, go to www.principlesandleadership.com and subscribe. Twitter: @TheNewPandL Insta: @principlesandleadership LinkedIn page: Principlesandleadership --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/principlesandleadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/principlesandleadership/support

Sophie Wade, work futurist, Workforce Innovation Specialist, and host of this podcast, reflects on the past year and all that we have experienced and been adjusting to as we emerged from pandemic conditions. Sophie considers the wide-reaching effects of increased digitalization, changing customer behaviors, and evolving talent management dynamics and needs. She invites you to review your successes, sharing context and a framework for understanding what worked and why. She also encourages analyzing areas for improvement, identifying reasons and what aspects to focus on so as to have the necessary data and priorities to move forward with clarity and confidence in 2023.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   [00:44] Sophie prompts listeners to learn from your actions, reactions, and results in 2022.   [01:29] A recent history recap gives important context for reviewing the year and orientation for 2023.   [01:48] Extensive recent digitalization has changed the trajectory of our businesses for the long-term.   [02:55] Conditions have “normalized”, but our personal lives are more digitally facilitated.   [03:55] Pandemic-related technology integration forced beneficial and overdue modernizations in the business realm too.   [04:43] More adjustments or further redesign may be needed or worthwhile to take full advantage of digitally-based advances.   [05:36] To assess 2022, it is essential to recognize our current context and what is necessary to stay competitive.   [06:09] Who are your target customers now--how have their behaviors been changing over the past year?   [07:13] Sales – understanding achievements, issues, and overall alignment during 2022.   [08:19] Checking business fundamentals during a period of flux to confirm or make adjustments to operating practices.   [08:53] Most countries are now managing COVID19, but restrictions or issues continue elsewhere.   [09:50] What epiphanies did you have during the year eg relating to technology or supply chain management?   [10:56] Have employees been able to engage and perform well despite uncertain conditions?   [11:18] How has the Great Resignation affected your company, division, or team?   [12:36] Why Gen Zs' and Millennials' departures are useful to understand.   [14:03] Many people are questioning the role and meaning of work, and it's not a bad thing.   [14:40] How many days a week different age groups want on average each week.   [15:36] The benefit of talking to team members considering or on the point of leaving.   [16:04] How any layoffs were handled in 2022 will likely affect workforce dynamics in 2023.   [16:36] Who on your team is engaged and how did you foster and support that?   [17:24] Whatever your results, how were they achieved and what learnings are relevant for 2023?   [18:12] Getting personal about business—respecting people's experiences and reactions.   [20:02] Sharing our vulnerabilities can help us support each other beyond the pandemic.   [20:49] The importance of recognizing our new circumstances to prepare for the year ahead.   [21:57] Listening to other episodes during the break to gain wide-ranging useful insights.     QUOTES (edited)   “The Digital Genie is not going back in his lamp.”   “If your business is to stay competitive—with your customers and employees—it means recognizing the attributes of the current operational landscape and seeing your company on the new growth trajectory.”   “Do you feel that working conditions were healthy and encouraging employees to go above and beyond?”   “Business got personal in March 2020 and that human connection isn't going away.”   “We have discovered what is possible and how we can and, yes, must work differently.”  

The Future of the Workforce GUEST: Sophie Wade, Work Futurist, Flexcel Network The Future of the Workforce, Sophie Wade, Work Futurist, Flexcel Network Website:/ Website:/ Wikipedia: Twitter: DESCRIPTION: A look at the trends that will shape the workplace of the future: flexibility, the expanding 1099 workforce, the Great Resignation, the gig economy, telework, remote collaboration, placeless employment, automation, robotics, the rebound in union membership, breaking social contract. Wither the American Dream? According to Future of Work expert Sophie Wade, humans need more autonomy and empathy in the workplace order to achieve their best. In this episode we explore how technology might make that possible. Subscribe and listen to the Futurists Podcast where hosts Brett King and Robert Tercek interview the worlds foremost super-forecasters, thought leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and futurists building the world of tomorrow. Together we will explore how our world will radically change as AI, bioscience, energy, food and agriculture, computing, the metaverse, the space industry, crypto, resource management, supply chain and climate will reshape our world over the next 100 years. Join us on The Futurists and we will see you in the future! Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China's President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year. Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic. See more podcasts here.

The Future of the Workforce GUEST: Sophie Wade, Work Futurist, Flexcel Network Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/ Website: https://www.flexcelnetwork.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Wade Twitter: https://twitter.com/asophiewade DESCRIPTION: A look at the trends that will shape the workplace of the future: flexibility, the expanding 1099 workforce, the Great Resignation, the gig economy, telework, remote collaboration, placeless employment, automation, robotics, the rebound in union membership, breaking social contract. Wither the American Dream? According to Future of Work expert Sophie Wade, humans need more autonomy and empathy in the workplace order to achieve their best. In this episode we explore how technology might make that possible. Subscribe and listen to the Futurists Podcast where hosts Brett King and Robert Tercek interview the worlds foremost super-forecasters, thought leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and futurists building the world of tomorrow. Together we will explore how our world will radically change as AI, bioscience, energy, food and agriculture, computing, the metaverse, the space industry, crypto, resource management, supply chain and climate will reshape our world over the next 100 years. Join us on The Futurists and we will see you in the future! Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China's President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year. Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic.

A look at the trends that will shape the workplace of the future: flexibility, the expanding 1099 workforce, the Great Resignation, the gig economy, telework, remote collaboration, placeless employment, automation, robotics, the rebound in union membership, breaking social contract. Wither the American Dream? According to Future of Work expert Sophie Wade, humans need more autonomy and empathy in the workplace order to achieve their best. In this episode we explore how technology might make that possible. Sophie Wade, Work Futurist, Flexcel Network Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/ Website: https://www.flexcelnetwork.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Wade Twitter:  https://twitter.com/asophiewade

The future of work has arrived, and it's powered by empathy. We need to orient ourselves differently to be successful, shifting from transactional to human-centric management, mindsets, and methods to deal with the faster pace of business developments, continuing uncertainties, more complex issues, and an increase in multidimensional projects. Sophie Wade's latest book Empathy Works provides essential insights and knowledge to adapt, thrive, and grow―no matter what the future holds―and is an invaluable resource for both established and rising leaders and professionals in any field. Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author of Empathy Works, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and over 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover empathy, Future-of-Work skills, and Gen Z. Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies adapt and update their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused, digitalized work environments. You can learn more about Sophie and her new book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work, at www.sophiewade.com and connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter @ASophieWade.

The new world of work is upon us because of the pandemic. Things are moving quicker and uncertainty is everywhere. People have to start being more empathetic towards each other in the workplace. When you have a meeting, make sure you are empathetic to those who are attending and who isn't. If you're selling, you need to be more empathetic towards your customer. Really get to know and understand their problem. Empathy is something that needs to come front and center in this new world of work. Join Alicia Dunams as she talks to work futurist and author of the book, Empathy Works, Sophie Wade. Learn what empathy means and why it's so important right now. Listen in for some tips on how you can cultivate an empathetic work culture.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://aliciadunams.com/

Description: In this episode, I am speaking with Sophie Wade who is the author of Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work. We are going to talk about the newest generation in the workplace, generation Z, and how we need to adapt to them. This is a timely subject as people are now returning to the office at least part-time and generation Z entered the workforce during the pandemic. I am all for the multigenerational workforce but generation Z is starting their careers in very uncertain times. We will discuss many aspects on how to work with and manage our younger generation Z colleagues and employees. Let me read you a bit from her bio off her website SophieWade.com: Sophie Wade is a speaker, author and authority on Future-of-Work issues. Her book, Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, is an Executive MBA Program textbook and required reading for several management school leadership courses. Sophie is Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies futureproof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused new work environments. Sophie has held senior management, strategy, and finance roles around the world—in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.—working in media, technology, and venture capital for companies such as IMG and Yahoo. With a strategy and finance focus for her first career, she assisted entrepreneurs and major corporations identify, develop, and execute strategic initiatives, build teams and ventures and create partnerships. This episode is sponsored by Career Pivot. Check out the Career Pivot Community, and be sure to pick up my latest book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life Third Edition. For the full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode click here.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Sophie Wade, founder of Flexcel Network, work futurist, speaker, and author of Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work. In the episode, Sophie Wade talks about why empathy is a crucial corporate value and how it enables workforce transformation. Sophie Wade also shared examples of leading with Empathy and Empathy's role in human collaboration. Finally, Sophie Wade talked about how leaders can gauge the appropriate level and role of empathy at work.   Some highlights:- How culture influences empathy in the workplace- Sophie Wade's on how to develop greater empathy - How leaders can encourage greater empathy in their teams and organizations- Sophie Wade on whether there is a "right" amount of empathy in the workplace - Why the future of work requires even greater levels of empathy - Sophie Wade on the impact of hybrid work on team collaborationMentioned:- Satya Nadella, executive chairman and CEO of Microsoft Connect with Sophie Wade:Sophie Wade's WebsiteEmpathy Works on Amazon Sophie Wade on TwitterSophie Wade on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

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During this episode, Sophie Wade shares why encouraging empathy in a remote work environment is fundamental for highly effective teams. She also shares insights on the future of remote work. 

During this episode, Sophie Wade shares why encouraging empathy in a remote work environment is fundamental for highly effective teams. She also shares insights on the future of remote work. 

Empathy is the master leadership skill. Throughout her career, Sophie Wade has been confronted with cultural norms, beliefs and behaviours that have literally caused her to stop and think. From rigid European workdays to Asian social habits and the American can-do spirit, she became an expert assimilator and realised that empathy was the key to unlocking understanding of all these different ways of working and living. Sophie now uses that empathy-based  approach to help organisations evolve their leadership and workforces to be fit and flexible for the future. In this episode Sophie shares why empathy is vital in multi-generational teams and how curiosity can help with navigating complexity.  See full shownotes here: www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-empathy-sophie-wade  

Joining the podcast today is Sophie Wade, an expert on the future of work. We dive into the topic in great detail and the most impactful message she provides is the importance of empathy in the workplace. Her most recent book Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work is a fascinating and highly recommended read for leaders in any type or organization.

Joining the podcast today is Sophie Wade, an expert on the future of work. We dive into the topic in great detail and the most impactful message she provides is the importance of empathy in the workplace. Her most recent book Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work is a fascinating and highly recommended read for leaders in any type or organization. As we continue to feel the impact of “The Great Resignation,” organizations are faced with the opportunity to change their rules and their models. In this interview, Sophie and I also discuss the reasons we are experiencing this era of resignation, how to embrace multiple careers in a lifetime, and how to navigate multi-generational teams. Most importantly, Sophie also tells us how we can make these necessary shifts happen. What We Talked About in This Episode: Sophie's Background and Experience as an Author The Growing Interest in Work Flexibility Connecting with Multiple Generations in the Workplace Through Empathy Considering the “How” of Work Empathy Creates a Safe Work Environment Having a Consistent Culture Throughout the Organization Articulating Culture The Connection Between Trust, Empathy, and Employee Engagement The Opportunity to Redesign Work Due to The Great Resignation Sophie's View of the Future of Work Gen Z's Contribution to Workplace Changes The Minefield of Multiple Careers in a Lifetime The Need for an Upgrade in Education The Concept of Retirement and Non-Retirement Moving On From the Idea of Suffering at Work Sophie's Book Recommendation and Daily Ritual About Our Guest: Sophie Wade is an acclaimed work futurist, speaker, and author. A Workforce Innovation Specialist with Future-of-Work consultancy Flexcel Network, Sophie's advisory work and transformative workshops enable executives and managers to adapt for evolving business conditions, and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational distributed workforce. A graduate of Oxford University (BA) and INSEAD (MBA), she is the author of the Executive MBA textbook Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, and a popular LinkedIn Instructor on Empathy and Gen Z. Sophie lives in New York City. Connect with Sophie Wade: https://www.sophiewade.com/ Links and Resources: Website LinkedIn Twitter Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work by Sophie Wade Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, Dan chats with Sophie Wade. Sophie is a speaker, author and authority on Future-of-Work issues. Her book, Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, is an Executive MBA Program textbook and required reading for several management school leadership courses. You can find out more about Sophie and her books at: https://www.sophiewade.com/ And you can connect with her and access her courses on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/ Don't forget you can find out more about our work and submit questions and suggestions for topics and guests for upcoming shows at: https://habitsofleadership.com/podcast/   And please don't forget to like, comment, share & subscribe!

As economies around the world start to reopen, one of the issues facing businesses is whether to bring everyone back to the office, continue working from home or implement some hybrid work format.Most people want to work from home at least some of the time.  But how can leadership manage to keep teams engaged and productivity up to speed when everyone seems to working in different places and on different schedules?  And will what worked when people were trying to get through the pandemic crisis still be effective now that it looks like we're finally heading back to normal?Today I'm speaking with Sophie Wade, an authority on the future of work and author of Empathy Works, which focuses on providing a human-centric framework to help businesses grow in an era when the way we work is changing, and the host of the Transforming Work podcast.In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Sophie talks about:Ways to support employees and managers in a hybrid work environment.Burnout at the employee and leadership levels and what to do about it.How the new workplace will be more human-centric.USEFUL LINKSConnect with Sophie Wade:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/Learn more about The Current Situation in Sourcing:  https://thecurrentsituation.netA Seat at The Table Website:  https://seatpodcast.com

Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover Future-of-Work skills, empathy, and Gen Z.Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies futureproof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused new work environments.During the interview, we discuss…whether empathy can be learnedhow to improve results with empathyempathy in external situations and internal onesworking with employees' flexible work requestshybrid models and remote workadvice for leaders struggling with hybrid work modelsthe customer journey and the employee journeyGet in touch after the interview…Website: https://www.sophiewade.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophie.wade.507Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASophieWadeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asophiewadeRead Sophie's new book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work. https://www.amazon.com/Empathy-Works-Competitive-Advantage-Work/dp/1774581515Claim your free gift!We're giving away a one-year membership to the world's #1 business book summary service for leaders! Our gift will help you stay on top of the latest ideas, decide which books to read next, and engage your teams.To get your gift:Leave a rating or review on your favorite listening channel.Take a screenshot of your review.Share the screenshot on LinkedIn, and mention either “Allison Dunn” or “Deliberate Directions” and the “Deliberate Leaders Podcast”.=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

Podcast host, Sophie Wade, checks in to discuss the current challenges, frustrations, and fatigue we are all dealing with as we emerge from the pandemic. From resisting or rolling out new work arrangements, to managing supply chain disruptions and rising costs, facilitating business and workforce transformation at the same time is not easy. Sophie explains how empathy works to enable the necessary shift to a human-centric orientation in technology-driven Future-of-Work environments leading to successful, sustainable progress and growth. She also reads short excerpts from her new book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work.     KEY TAKE AWAYS   [01:16] Acknowledging the challenges moments and issues we are all experiencing.   [03:08] The current discord between conventional power and progress.   [04:43] Why it's necessary and practical to embrace the reimagining and redesigning of work.   [06:18] How the First Principles approach is useful, incorporating learnings from the last two years.    [07:10] The human-centric counterbalance to a technology-driven business world.   [08:02] The human-centric framework that elevates the Customer Journey and the Employee Journey.   [08:50] Sophie‘s new book Empathy Works is “An insightful and practical must-read for leaders focused on the future” -- Kirkus Reviews.   [09:32] Examples of how we experience empathy at work.   [10:32] Does everyone have empathy?   [11:31] What is soft about empathy as a skill?   [12:37] The neuroscience of empathy and its role at the core of human relationships.   [14:31] The connections between trust, oxytocin, social comfort, and the ability to read someone's emotions.   [17:00] How to think through designing a suitable work model for your organization.   [19:30] Should your company have an office? If yes, what for?   [21:26] Workplace flexibility is a mindset first and a policy second.   [22:45] Why the effective mindset is open, inclusive, and empathetic.   [23:53] Leaders are transitioning from commanding to coaching and giving more autonomy to their team members.   [25:25] Why decentralizing decision-making is necessary now.   [27:46] PURPOSE: The importance of leaders articulating purpose.   [28:44] CULTURE: The role of leaders in modeling corporate values and how culture determines employees' actions.   [30:29] TRUST: Trust is essential for workers to feel a sense of belonging and to increase their engagement.   [31:55] CONTROL: Empowering employees to support decentralized decision-making.   [33:30] WORKFLOW: The importance of understanding how work is accomplished and flows through your organization.   [35:21] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: Buy Sophie's book to understand more about how to infuse your company's culture and mindset with empathy and get practical help to establish daily empathy habits.     RESOURCES   Sophie Wade on LinkedIn Sophie Wade's website Sophie's new book “Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work” Sophie Wade's company Flexcel Network     QUOTES   “We all have to make our way through the messiness of transformation.”   “We have the opportunity to get to a much better place.”   “This IS the moment to be making the necessary and powerful transformation to ensure your business can progress and succeed.”   “Empathy is closely associated with trust, respect, and inclusion which together can create a solid foundation for your company and culture.” “Empathy is at the core of all human relationships.”

Sophie Wade talks about the current and future changes in workforce management and encourages readers to put themselves in the shoes of others. Mari Tautimes talks about getting up again when adversity hits and how she did it going from a 15-year-old mom to an entrepreneur

Sophie Wade talks about the current and future changes in workforce management and encourages readers to put themselves in the shoes of others. Mari Tautimes talks about getting up again when adversity hits and how she did it going from a 15-year-old mom to an entrepreneur

Sophie Wade talks about the current and future changes in workforce management and encourages readers to put themselves in the shoes of others. Mari Tautimes talks about getting up again when adversity hits and how she did it going from a 15-year-old mom to an entrepreneur

Sophie Wade talks about the current and future changes in workforce management and encourages readers to put themselves in the shoes of others.Mari Tautimes talks about getting up again when adversity hits and how she did it going from a 15-year-old mom to an entrepreneur

Sophie Wade talks about the current and future changes in workforce management and encourages readers to put themselves in the shoes of others. Mari Tautimes talks about getting up again when adversity hits and how she did it going from a 15-year-old mom to an entrepreneur

Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover Future-of-Work skills, empathy, and Gen Z. Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies future-proof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused new work environments. Sophie has held senior management, strategy and finance roles around the world—in Asia, Europe and the U.S.—working in media, technology, and venture capital for companies such as IMG and Yahoo. With a strategy and finance focus for her first career, she assisted entrepreneurs and major corporations identify, develop, and execute strategic initiatives, build teams and ventures and create partnerships. Her latest book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work, just launched. If you haven't purchased it yet you will after listening to this conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD*** Click the image above to order a copy of Sophie Wade's “Empathy Works”

"The Future of Work has arrived. And it's powered by empathy." - Sophie Wade. Today's guest is the leading authority on Future-of-Work issues and the Founder of Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. She's a Speaker and Author of Empathy Works and Embracing Progress. Sophie will show us why empathy is a critical corporate value, mindset, and skill for improving engagement, productivity, and achieving sustained growth. She also discloses how leaders can start integrating empathy habits in daily operations to nurture customer experiences empowered by human-centric connection and understanding. Let's dig into how the future of work is changing and why empathy is essential for success! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 08:48] Opening Segment Sophie's background and work Leadership needs to change to better manage and work with the increased use of technology The importance of developíng relationships with team members and using different communication methods to best suit each individual [08:49 - 19:34] How Leaders Can Prepare for the Future of Work How businesses can be proactive to prepare for future changes and disruptions How employees need to be flexible and adaptable to succeed Why empathy is key for leaders to have productive conversations, interactions, and meeting outcomes [19:35 - 29:50] Leaders Start by Empathizing Leaders need to be aware of the changing dynamics of the workplace and how they can connect with employees to create a positive working environment How leaders can create a more human-centric system and better relationships with their employees and customers Sophie's advice on how to improve workplace interactions through empathy [29:51 - 36:09] Closing Segment How Sophie has been able to create a productive and trusting work environment Empathy is key to building trust and productivity NEW Course: Future-of-Work  Skills, PRE-ORDEREmpathy Works today! Reach Sophie through the following: LinkedIn Instructor: Gen Z, Empathy Podcast: Transforming Work Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/writing/ Key Quotes: "When we have rigid and fixed habits from the past, they aren't going to really help us as we move forward." - Sophie Wade "When leaders and business owners start leading from empathy, more clients and customers are also impacted." - Sophie Wade If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   WANT TO LEARN MORE? Connect with me through Emi Kirschner Business Coach, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Check us out on https://emikirschner.com/podcast/ Thanks for tuning in!  

Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular Transforming Work podcast and over 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover empathy, Future-of-Work skills, and Gen Z. Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies adapt and update their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused, digitalized work environments.

Minter Dialogue with Sophie Wade Sophie Wade is a work futurist and international keynote speaker. She's a popular online instructor on LinkedIn Learning and is also an author, whose latest book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work (Page Two). In this conversation, we discuss the role of empathy at work, how to have a human-centric approach, and leading the younger generations. We also chat about her work, including her experience as an instructor on LinkedIn Learning on the Future of Work, Gen Z and Empathy.   If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

In episode 153 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: The Rise of Empathy. Our guest is Sophie Wade, author and futurist in discussion with host Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.  In this conversation, they talk about how the topic got of empathy got on the agenda again, key topics such as burnout, generations, new social contracts at work, hybrid work environment, we discuss empathy habits, team performance, organizational psychology, brain science, and what all of this means for the future of work.  Trond's takeaway Empathy is one of those topics that rises to the agenda every now and then but probably deserves to always be discussed, given that the future of work is one where we will need to be highly attuned to both humans and machines, and might need to amp up our emotional repertoire and antennae to compete with both. Thanks for listening. If you liked the show, subscribe at Futurized.org or in your preferred podcast player, and rate us with five stars. If you like this topic, you may enjoy other episodes of Futurized, such as episode 124, Cultural Agility, episode 113, Tech in Tomorrow's Learning Organizations, or episode 93, Orchestrating the Freelance Economy. You can access each episode by typing in Futurized.org/episode number. Hopefully, you'll find something awesome in these or other episodes. If so, do let us know by messaging us, we would love to share your thoughts with other listeners. Futurized is created in association with Yegii, the insight network. Yegii lets clients create multidisciplinary dream teams consisting of a subject matter experts, academics, consultants, data scientists, and generalists as team leaders. Yegii's services include speeches, briefings, seminars, reports and ongoing monitoring. You can find Yegii at Yegii.org. Please share this show with those you care about. To find us on social media is easy, we are Futurized on LinkedIn and YouTube and Futurized2 on Instagram and Twitter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurized2/ Twitter (@Futurized2): https://twitter.com/Futurized2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Futurized-102998138625787 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futurized YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Futurized Podcast RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/www.futurized.co/feed.xml See you next time. Futurized—conversations that matter.

In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, Jordan talks to work futurist and international keynote speaker Sophie Wade. As a workforce innovation specialist, Sophie shares valuable insights on the future of work, particularly in terms of remote work and hybrid working arrangements that companies have had to adopt quickly, if not haphazardly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sophie's new book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work comes out May 3rd.HIGHLIGHTSThe perspective that comes from working in different countriesWhy some companies are struggling to adapt to remote workHybrid work will take some getting used to When having employees with multiple jobs make senseBusiness systems are not evolving in the same pace as technologyMost people don't know to do their best workWhat is empathy? Listen to your co-workers as much as you do with clients Trust is the foundation of all good relationshipsQUOTESSophie: "We can use empathy to learn a lot more about other people when we are asking questions and watching people's faces. And the key thing is really trying to sort of connect in all of these different dimensions as well as paying attention to what people's moods are and listening to their voice tones and all these kinds of things. When we really pay attention to all these things they give us a huge amount of information so we don't need to spend four hours on the golf course, as fun as that may be."Sophie: "Everybody being in the office, or everybody being remote, those are the two easiest solutions because everybody is sort of in the same environment. When you have different schedules, and people coming back and forth, and some people may be fully in the office and some may be fully remote, some people in between, it is just more complicated. But the world is more complicated, and the way business is operating, never mind supply chain disruptions." Sophie: "If we can understand each other and work together better, that's the principle. It doesn't change but the more that we can make progress towards that goal and have more productive interactions and have better collaboration meetings particular when we're trying to sort of deal with these gnarly issues that we're dealing with now, that's all making the workplace more enjoyable, more effective and we can also be improving our performance." Sophie: "Empathy... is generally understanding someone else's perspective, like how they see the world. Like you don't see the same world the same way that I see the world, like me trying to understand that and then also tapping into how you experience it, to how you feel."You can connect with Sophie and her work in the links below:Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/asophiewadeTransforming Work with Sophie Wade (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/transforming-work-with-sophie-wade/id1502313782LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/New Book (Preorder): https://www.sophiewade.com/writing/If you're listening to the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, please subscribe, share, and send us your feedback.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbenjamin/Website - http://mycoreos.com/Podcast - https://www.mycoreos.com/podcastEmail - Jordan@MyCoreOS.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/jbenj09

In this episode – futurist and workforce innovation specialist Sophie Wade talks about the soft and hard costs associated with not managing a multigenerational workforce properly. What is the role of communication in managing different generations?How does a manager communicate to a Gen Zer? What are some of the do's and don'ts to successfully navigate a multi-generational workforce. These are some of the questions she addresses in the episode. Find Us OnlineSophie - Website,  TwitterNikhil:  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & BookCredits:- WYN Studio: LinkedIn, Instagram- Producer: LinkedIn, Twitter- Engineer: LinkedIn, Youtube

The Future of Work is Empathy with Work Innovation Specialist Sophie Wade In this week's episode at The Leadership Habit, we are talking with Sophie Wade about what's next now that the future of work has arrived. Sophie Wade is a work futurist, an international keynote speaker and a Workforce Innovation Specialist at Future of […] The post The Future of Work is Empathy with Work Innovation Specialist, Sophie Wade appeared first on Crestcom International.

Today: Workforce innovator-speaker-author Sophie Wade, the keynote speaker for a breakfast meeting today, is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the shift in the workforce paradigm in America. Wade spoke at the initial event of a series of conversations sponsored by the Center for Workforce Innovations and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board.

Sophie Wade, Founder and CEO at Modern Methodologies, joins the show to discuss her career in Cyber in Canberra; including what it is is like to start and run a cyber business. This industry profile is part of a series looking at those working in the cyber industry in Canberra. Modern Methodologies are a team of highly experienced Consultants and Engineers that specialise in Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, and Modern Device Management. They work with their clients, across government, corporate, and education, to deliver modern and secure IAM capabilities that improve their client’s cyber-practices and enable them to transform to a cloud-first, digital business. Modern Methodologies provide holistic design, implementation & engineering services across a broad set of IAM services including Strategy, Architecture, and Design Engineering For more information visit modernmethodologies.com.au and you can connect with Sophie on LinkedIn. Canberra is where industry meets government and researchers to partner and solve the big problems in cyber security. Working and studying in Canberra cyber gets you close to the best cyber business, education and career opportunities. The Canberra Cyber Hub connects and strengthens the unique Canberra cyber ecosystem.Demand for skilled workers in cyber security is booming, while careers in the industry are getting more diverse and rewarding. Canberra is the place to grow a career in cyber security.The Canberra Cyber Hub has been co-designed with the Canberra cyber ecosystem and is funded by the ACT Government, to help close the cyber security skills gap and support the growth of the ecosystem.For more information, including profiles, news, events, and information on career pathways, education providers and employers, visit canberracyberhub.com.au. canberracyberhub.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up 2021, there is much that we can learn, benefit from, and use to our competitive advantage in preparing for 2022. Much has changed since the pandemic started and the recent past—how we operated and acted over the last twelve months—provides us with some of the only available insights into how things have changed and examples of what worked and didn't. Sophie discusses what we experienced in 2021 and areas to reflect upon. She also shares questions for you to think about to gather the insights you need to support your business's growth and success in the year ahead.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   [01:46] We are ready to put 2021 behind us, just as with 2020, but we are in a better place.   [02:51] However, the lingering pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health.   [03:19] Dashed expectations contributed to spring-time burnout, how could well-being be better supported next year?   [04:22] How empathetic concern dropped off during 2021 despite ongoing challenges.   [05:14] After a rollercoaster year, we need to pay attention to emotions and practicing empathy.   [06:30] The majority of new business conditions and lasting operational changes result from digitization, accelerated by the pandemic.   [07:40] Reflection can draw out the insights we need to transform successfully for 2022.   [08:35] Excuses that block or stall change are understandable, but they prevent important progress.   [09:56] The purpose of workplace flexibility is not “letting people work remotely”.   [10:42] There are many ways to give employees more control over how they accomplish their work.   [11:37] Offering equitable working arrangements does not mean employees all having identical options.   [12:29] Surveys help uncover suggestions from employees who know what flexibility they would like.   [13:14] A new work model will fail if leadership is not consistently committed to making it work.   [13:43] How employees act if they are engaged in their work—wherever they are working.   [14:31] Many people use those magically creative “water cooler” moments to insist on office-based work.   [15:41] The realities of creativity and serendipity and being proactive.   [16:52] Why every company needs to implement flexible work arrangements and manage differently.   [18:16] What the new “Project Economy” means regarding how we think about and organize work.   [19:20] Questions to assess 2021 project work methods at your company.   [20:43] How digitization has changed our understanding of business workflows and increased adaptability.   [21:42] Questions to assess how digitalization effected your company's ability to adapt in 2021.   [23:23] Why are we able now to have a better understanding of our individual preferences?   [23:57] Questions to draw insights from your 2021 work experiences to optimize future results.   [25:05] Critical benefits of recognizing and accommodating our own and coworkers' preferences.   [26:05] Where to focus useful retrospection to gain useful awareness and start 2022 off well!     RESOURCES   Sophie's articles and interviews about the Future of Work including hybrid working models and working preferences.   Sophie's new book Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work that will be released May 3, 2022.       QUOTES   “The purpose of hybrid work models is to improve employee engagement and performance”   “Success in the Future of Work has much to do with individuals and teams taking proactive measures.”

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For this new episode of the Building Bridges podcast, I'm thrilled to share my interview with Sophie Wade, a speaker, writer (and podcaster) about the future of work who is the author of the book Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work. She is adamant: working with empathy is the future!Sophie was born in England but now she lives and works in the US. She lived in many countries before that, therefore she has a multicultural approach to the subject that I was especially drawn to. She worked as a consultant with numerous executives and acquired a broad, deep knowledge of work-related issues, such as corporate culture, recruiting talent, leadership, transformation and now “hybrid work” and how to make it right. We talked about all these subjects that are part of my own daily research too.What's the most unexpected work-related transformation brought about by the pandemic? What does “hybrid” look like? What are the challenges associated with it? How do we make the workplace more inclusive in this day and age? How should leadership evolve? How does one change their mindset to become “future proof”? And how much of all this talk about the future of work is determined by culture? What can intercultural comparisons teach us?A few years ago she published this book titled Embracing Progress in which she presents empathy as the solution to a lot of the problems faced by organisations. When it comes to leadership, for example, the battle between ego and empathy is the single most decisive battle. It involves “shifting identity and choice”:The “ego” of the emerging brand of leadership is not the “command and control” type of autocrat that this word has evoked in the past. Now, it's more about empathy—creating an environment based on trust and respect—in order to engage the workforce and improve employee ego, stimulating self-awareness and self-worth. Ego here is also about the company's identity, the values and purpose that the leadership aligns with.When leaders understand the identity of their company and the workers that comprise it, leading people is more about engaging and guiding them. Values echoed by the leaders of a company offer a clear and more “natural” direction for the workforce to follow in their own actions, relating to everything from daily tasks to long-term goals and career planning.I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Do not forget to share it with people who might be interested

In this special expert-led episode, author and future of work expert Sophie Wade talks about where we’re headed as an adaptive workforce and the opportunities these changes make possible. She also discusses how a shift toward more diverse and inclusive work cultures will play a major role in how we connect and understand each other as professionals. Plus, listen as Sophie and host Jo Richardson discuss the insights and expertise presented in the first three episodes.   Key Takeaways: [0:57] Sophie Wade is a Future of Work Expert Extraordinaire. In 2016 when she was writing her first book, she realized she needed to make some changes to her work schedule. She would write in the morning before a barrage of emails came in, and adjusted her gym schedule to the afternoon. It helped her understand how to set herself up for success, and that just a few tweaks can be effective and powerful. So many of us would love to do this in our own work, but think it’s more difficult than it actually is. [3:48] We need to include empathy and inclusivity in our decision-making around flex work, especially when we are working in such extremes as isolation during the pandemic. [5:07] As we figure out when we do certain types of work best, we can recognize that in other people. [6:38] Hybrid working is not simple, so it’s important to make a new flexible structure that we can adapt to more easily. [7:10] After listening to the conversations with Daniel, Tom, and Ginny, Sophie’s overarching takeaway was about the idea of proactive measures that we need to be taking now that the future of work has arrived. The old rules must be broken down to include more adaptable frameworks, for example, rewarding team members more on merit rather than just accomplishment. [10:41] In Tom’s episode, Sophie learned that there’s a lot of awareness about the initial bias, but we also need to account for how algorithms need to adapt and change over time. [12:59] In our rapidly evolving economy, it’s too slow to take certain feedback all the way up to the top, wait for a strategy change, and take it all the way down. Trying to work out which pieces can be taken care of closer to the front line requires trust and faith in your employees, but it can be effective and productive. [14:10] It is a shift of ego from the leader to spread responsibility across the organization instead of taking it all on themselves, but this can help prevent burnout which inevitably leads to negative feelings and lower productivity on both sides. [15:36] When Sophie emphasizes the importance of culture, she stresses alignment rather than fit. She points to the episode with Ginny, where she discusses that leaders must be self-aware in order to hire people to know where their blind spots are and hire people that can help. [16:28] When leaders and managers are showing their vulnerability, that will encourage employees to have open dialogue with their leaders, opening up more space for creativity and connection. [19:11] Empathy is called for in the biggest way when it comes to speaking up about racial injustice and showing up as an ally. Empathic leadership means knowing your employees and responding to them in a way that works best for their individual needs. It does not mean trauma sharing. [21:43] Many of us are still learning how to be better allies, and diverse leadership can provide both support and instruction. Sophie feels hopeful for the future, but we continue to need to step back from our assumptions and be more thoughtful about who we are trying to hire and their skills. [23:40] The way we work bleeds into the fabric of our societies. When we bring more inclusivity and diversity into the workplace, hopefully, that will start to ripple more social justice out into the world.   Quotes: “Flex work can help remove structures that exclude people, like old boys networks. Empathy is the foundation of inclusivity.” - Jo “Empathy starts with self-awareness, and awareness about other people.” - Sophie “A more diverse workplace can better represent the preferences and opinions of consumers, and can reward the best individual ideas and contributions over groupthink.” - Jo “Having empathy to try and understand each other is going to be really critical for moving forward.” - Sophie “You need to have people with different cultural backgrounds to bring the correct perspectives. The real perspectives, not imagined.” - Sophie   Continue on your journey: https://www.pega.com/   Mentioned: Transforming Work With Sophie Wade Sophie Wade www.flexcelnetwork.com  

Here's some information on my guest Sophie from sophiewade.com. She and I had a great discussion about how work is changing and the importance of empathy. Sophie Wade is a speaker, author and authority on Future-of-Work issues. Her book, Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, is an Executive MBA Program textbook and required reading for several management school leadership courses.Sophie is Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie's executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies futureproof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused new work environments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forfriendsandfamily/support

Embracing Progress. Next Steps for the Future of Work by @ASophieWade #JobsOfFuture #Podcast In this podcast @ ASophieWade shared her perspective on #FutureOfWork. She discussed how businesses, leaders and professionals could work towards ensuring they embrace growth and change in progressive way. She discussed what are some things businesses could do to keep inviting top talent and embrace gig economy to build strong and efficient companies. This is a great podcast for anyone looking to understand the future of work and how businesses could effectively prepare themselves for growing in times of change. Sophie Book: Embracing Progress: Next Steps For The Future Of Work by A. Sophie Wade https://amzn.to/2nYuAMK Sophie's Recommended Read: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio https://amzn.to/2o05TQj Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari https://amzn.to/2BBXBrm Podcast Link: iTunes: http://math.im/jofitunes Youtube: http://math.im/jofyoutube Sophie's BIO: Sophie Wade is author of Embracing Progress. Next Steps for the Future of Work, which is an Executive MBA Program textbook. She has held senior management, strategy and finance roles around the world, working in media, technology, and venture capital, for companies such as IMG and Yahoo. Sophie has a BA from Oxford University and an MBA from top international business school, INSEAD. Sophie is a prominent speaker and writer on Future of Work topics. She is also Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work-focused consultancy. Through intelligence briefings and transformative workshops, Sophie helps companies to future-proof their work environments and create compelling, competitive, and digitally-integrated workplaces to attract, engage and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. About #Podcast: #JobsOfFuture is created to spark the conversation around the future of work, worker and workplace. This podcast invite movers and shakers in the industry who are shaping or helping us understand the transformation in work. Wanna Join? If you or any you know wants to join in, Register your interest by emailing: info@analyticsweek.com Want to sponsor? Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com Keywords: #JobsOfFuture, #FutureOfWork, #FutureOfWorker, #FutuerOfWorkplace, #Work, #Worker, #Workplace

Sophie Wade is the author of EMBRACING PROGRESS and the founder of Flexcel Network, which provides consulting services to maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in the transition to the new work environment. She is an authority on the wide-ranging Future-of-Work issues impacting companies – such as attracting, engaging, and retaining talent, workplace flexibility, Millennial demands, purposed-driven culture, and more. What you’ll learn about in this episode Balancing work and life by making work more flexible How to facilitate fluidity in your workplace or for your employees Why there is a need to make work more humane How lack of engagement is leading to a reduction in productivity Making your company a place where people want to work Enhancing the talents of your people by knowing what they want Creating a culture that inspires people to be their best Connecting with the people on your teams to help them succeed Why empathy is the key characteristic of modern leadership How to best connect with Sophie: Website: www.sophiewade.com Twitter: @ASophieWade

Sophie Wade’s daughter complained that she never saw her. That’s when she decided to do research on how others managed being able to work less. She discovered that she could spend a year or more trying to persuade someone to give her the job she wanted, or she could just create it herself. That’s when made it her work instead of how she worked.

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The Future of Work – preparing for changes w/Sophie Wade. Sophie Wade is the Founder and Future of Work Strategist of Flexcel Network. Flexcel Network provides strategic consulting services to corporations to help them make the necessary significant transition to the imminent ‘Future of Work' environment. Sam and Sophie will be discussing what exactly is the future of work and how can we prepare for all the changes that are coming. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations