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The Nine Forces We Need to Be Aware Of
The first force is employee empowerment. The second is dispersion, remote and hybrid work. The next force is unhealthy analytics. And the last one is fractional real estate startups that facilitate time sharing.
The workplace revolution has been brewing for some time. This isn’t new information and the pandemic just accelerated the change. Phil Simon joins Kevin to discuss the future of work and the nine tectonic forces reshaping the workplace. This includes the impact of technology on work, the rise of remote work, the importance of agility and adaptability, and the changing nature of leadership in the modern workplace. Leaders need to pay attention to both emerging technologies and employee engagement.
Listen For00:00 Introduction to the topic of the future and its impact on leadership 01:06 Introduction of the guest, Phil Simon, and his background 02:18 Discussion on the Phil Simon's feelings about the future 05:40 Overview of the nine tectonic forces reshaping the workplace 09:10 Discussion on the impact of fractional work arrangements 19:07 Explanation of blockchain and its importance in verifying work 25:49 Exploration of the solow's paradox and its impact on productivity 29:24 Recommendation to "steer into the skid" and embrace these changes 34:49 Information on where to learn more about the book and Phil Simon 35:59 Conclusion
Phil's Story: Phil Simon is the author of Zoom for Dummies®, Slack for Dummies®, and his latest book, Nine: The Tectonic Forces That Are Reshaping the Workplace. He is a sought-after speaker and recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. He advises companies on how to use technology. His previous books include the award winners Reimagining Collaboration, Message Not Received, and The Age of the Platform. Simon’s contributions have appeared in Harvard Business Review, CNN, Inc., The New York Times, Wired, NBC, CNBC, BusinessWeek, and many other prominent media outlets. He holds degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University.
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The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book!
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