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Workplace ForwardCreating a Culture of Psychological Safety with Brett TownsendIt’s more important than ever to create a culture of psychological safety at work. But what, exactly, does that look like in practice? What can we do as leaders to cultivate a space where team members feel comfortable speaking freely? Brett Townsend is a thought leader in the realm of consumer insights and serves on the Board of Directors for the Insights Association. He's led high-performing teams and developed scores of new products for some of the best-known brands in the world, including Pepsi, Lay's, Jack Daniel’s and Dickies. On t...2022-05-2548 minWorkplace ForwardRoti CEO, Justin Seamonds on The Importance of Clarity in LeadershipHow do you successfully lead a restaurant through the uncertainty of a global pandemic? According to Justin Seamonds, you start with clarity, focusing on what you can control and inspiring your team with a mission that matters. Justin is the Prime Minister of Fun and Chief Executive Officer at Roti, a Mediterranean-inspired fast casual brand on a mission to serve food that loves you back. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Justin led upscale grocery market Dean & DeLuca before taking the helm at Roti in early 2020 to build the...2022-05-0443 min
Life + LeadershipWhat Skills Does the Leader of the Future Need to Be Successful?Leadership has become something different. In light of the pandemic, political turmoil and socioeconomic changes over the last two years, leaders are being asked to develop brand new skills. Employees want us to take a stand on social justice issues and be more emotionally available at work. So, what does the leader of the future look like? That's the central question of my new podcast, Workplace Forward. Today, I'm discussing where the idea for Workplace Forward came from and considering what skills the leader of the future needs to be successful. ...2022-04-0610 min
Life + LeadershipWhat Skills Does the Leader of the Future Need to Be Successful?Leadership has become something different. In light of the pandemic, political turmoil and socioeconomic changes over the last two years, leaders are being asked to develop brand new skills. Employees want us to take a stand on social justice issues and be more emotionally available at work. So, what does the leader of the future look like? That's the central question of my new podcast, Workplace Forward. Today, I'm discussing where the idea for Workplace Forward came from and considering what skills the leader of the future needs to be successful. I name drop some of the authors, thought leaders...2022-04-0610 min