WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 262 - Leadership Agility: The Adaptive Advantage
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Jun 23, 2025 This episode features Emi Barresi, a leadership agility expert; Lee Crowson, a workplace communication coach; and LindaAnn Rogers, an agile project management specialist. They delve into the importance of adaptive leadership in today’s fast-paced work environment. Topics include the need for agility in leadership styles to spur innovation, navigating remote work challenges, and the significance of fostering a risk-taking culture. The discussion highlights how organizations can thrive by embracing change and focusing on resilience.
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Leadership Agility Defined
- Leadership agility is about the leader's ability to adapt across different situations, not just following frameworks.
- It is a master competency critical for thriving in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.
Early COVID Leadership Misstep
- Many leaders initially assumed the COVID-19 lockdown would be brief and maintained a "business as usual" mindset.
- This delayed adaptation created challenges as remote work became a prolonged reality.
Remote Work Success Factors
- Organizations often struggle with remote work due to lack of infrastructure and culture suited for it.
- Remote-first companies before COVID adapted far better due to proper tools and virtual engagement culture.
