What does it truly mean to show up as your best self at work? How can organizations create an environment that enables employees to thrive?
This week on The Shameless Podcast, DK sits down with Premo Ojokojo, Chief People and Operations Officer at AZA Finance, to unpack the philosophy of AzaWatu—a culture that fosters excellence, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in the workplace.
In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ What it means to bring your best self to work and how it impacts company culture
✔️ The key skills for the modern workforce—balancing technical expertise with human connection
✔️ The role of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and resilience in leadership
✔️ How mentorship, teamwork, and diversity drive innovation and career growth
✔️ Why companies should prioritize employee well-being and engagement
This episode is for leaders, HR professionals, and ambitious professionals looking to elevate workplace culture and personal performance.
🔥 What’s one thing that helps you bring your best self to work? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction: What It Means to Bring Your Best Self to Work
00:02:16 – The AzaWatu Culture: Fostering Excellence & Adaptability
00:06:56 – From Statistics to HR: Premo’s Career Journey & Lessons Learned
00:11:08 – How Mentorship & Support Shape Career Growth
00:16:34 – Key Skills for Thriving in the Evolving Workforce
00:19:39 – Why Employee Well-being & Engagement Matter
00:22:55 – Open Communication & Building a Feedback-Driven Culture
00:26:15 – Career Mobility & Internal Growth Opportunities
00:29:18 – Diversity in Hiring: The Power of Blind Recruitment
00:34:30 – Future-Proofing Careers: The Skills That Matter Most
00:37:25 – Emotional Intelligence & Cross-Cultural Leadership
00:39:33 – How to Build Resilience & Adapt to Change
00:42:22 – Why Tech Literacy is Now a Core Workplace Skill
00:45:01 – Final Takeaways: Leadership, Growth & Thriving at Work
Notable Mentions & Resources
🔹 AzaWatu Culture – A framework for bringing your best self to work
🔹 Emotional Intelligence – The key to effective leadership & teamwork
🔹 Blind Recruitment – How diversity-focused hiring practices improve workplaces
🔹 Workplace Culture Trends – The future of employee engagement & retention
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