

“Essential: Creating a New Human Powered Leadership” with Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute @ Upwork, Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio; co-authors of Essential"
Jan 21, 2025
Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork's Research Institute, and Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio, discuss the essence of 'Essential Leaders' in the evolving workplace. They describe 'gray collar' jobs, merging physical and digital skills, as key to future economic development. The conversation delves into the pitfalls of creating unrealistic 'unicorn jobs' and emphasizes the importance of employee agency and autonomy. They argue that leaders should focus on their teams' needs and effectively integrate AI into the human-centric work culture.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Rethinking Leadership in the AI Era
04:27 • 9min
Navigating Leadership Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World
13:15 • 6min
The Rise of Gray Collar Workers
18:53 • 11min
The Impact of Agency on Remote Work and Return Mandates
29:58 • 3min
Redefining Leadership for a Distributed Workforce
32:39 • 9min