PreAccident Investigation Podcast PAPod 557 - Breaking Paradigms: Why Workers Are Your Greatest Asset
Aug 2, 2025
Jennifer Long, co-author of "Workers Are the Solution, Not the Problem," discusses her revolutionary insights on leadership and workforce dynamics. She emphasizes the need for leaders to see workers as assets rather than obstacles. The conversation dives into the evolution of leadership paradigms and the importance of adaptability in modern business. Long also touches on the significance of self-awareness and connection in enhancing leader-employee relationships, advocating for a fresh approach in an ever-changing workforce.
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Unexpected Book Evolution
- Todd and Jennifer planned a book about leading and accountability but it evolved into something unexpected.
- Their hotel writing sessions and collaborative process led the book to take on its own direction.
The Workforce Has Changed
- The workforce today is fundamentally different than even a decade ago due to major global events.
- Traditional career arcs and leadership assumptions no longer accurately describe many workers' expectations.
Reframe The Workforce Problem
- Stop treating the workforce as the problem and examine how your approach creates the issue.
- Rethink loyalty, immediacy, and connectedness as key motivators instead of long-term employment promises.
