What Next? How to Be Indispensable in the Workplace of the Future
Sep 13, 2025
Chris Hirst, an award-winning author and former Global CEO, shares his insights on leadership and career success. He emphasizes that effective leadership is about movement and transformation, not just authority. Hirst argues that career fulfillment hinges on attitude and the ability to build strong relationships. He dispels the myth that busyness equals productivity, urging listeners to focus on clear goals. Key skills like networking and empowering others are crucial for becoming indispensable in today's workplace.
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Leadership Is The Key Career Skill
- Leadership is the primary lever that affects career progress and organisational outcomes.
- Leadership is a learnable skill that anyone can develop to advance their career.
Turning Around Grey London
- Chris recounts transforming Grey London from a struggling agency into a top performer in three years.
- That turnaround formed the basis for his book on managing revolutionary change.
Get Brilliant At Day‑To‑Day Skills
- Focus on the core day-to-day skills that actually drive progress like meetings, presentations and networking.
- Practice and get deliberately better at those routine activities to gain competitive advantage.
