CNLP 615 | Heather McGowan Explains Why What Made you Successful As a Leader Today Won't Make You Successful in the Future, The Four Shifts that Need to Happen At Work, And What Generation Z Sees as Non-Negotiable in Workplace
Nov 30, 2023
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Future of Work strategist Heather McGowan discusses the shifts needed in the workplace, the changing criteria for leadership success, and the non-negotiables for the next generation. Topics include AI-generated images, changing workforce demographics, the impact of labor shortage and technology, the importance of compensation and collaboration, and the significance of human connection and brokering meaning in churches.
Leaders need to shift their mindset from being the unquestioned expert to being a humble curious learner to create a culture that values collaboration and diversity.
Leaders should shift their approach from using extrinsic motivation to intrinsic motivation to foster higher engagement, productivity, and effectiveness in their team.
As Generation C enters the workforce, they prioritize purpose and demand meaningful work, disrupting traditional structures and reshaping the work environment.
Deep dives
Shift in Mindset and Culture
The podcast episode discusses the need for leaders to shift their mindset from being the unquestioned expert to being a humble curious learner. It emphasizes the importance of treating their team as peers and collaborators rather than competitors. This shift in mindset is essential to create a culture that values collaboration and diversity.
Shift in Approach
The podcast highlights the need for leaders to shift their approach from using extrinsic motivation, such as rewards and punishments, to intrinsic motivation. By understanding and empathizing with their team members, leaders can help them become self-propelled and motivated to excel. This approach fosters higher levels of engagement, productivity, and effectiveness.
The Empowered Workforce
The podcast discusses the four revolutions or movements reshaping work since 2020: the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, the Great Refusal, and the Great Retirement. These movements have resulted in a shift of power from employers to employees, as individuals prioritize finding work that aligns with their values, lifestyle, and personal growth. Leaders need to adapt to this empowered workforce by fostering a culture of empathy, flexibility, and purpose.
The Impact of Generation C on Work
Generation C, consisting of individuals born in the aftermath of 9/11, have experienced numerous challenges throughout their lives, including school shootings, wars, financial crises, social movements, and the pandemic. As they enter the workforce, they prioritize purpose and demand meaningful work. They are slowly disrupting and reshaping traditional work structures to create a better work environment for everyone.
The Talent Deficit and Changing Job Market
As baby boomers and older Gen Xers exit the workforce, there will be a significant talent deficit, particularly in industries like nursing, piloting, and engineering. There is a need to shift focus to human-to-human jobs, which require connection, empathy, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. These jobs, such as recreational therapists, litigation specialists, and other roles that involve human connection and meaning-making, are more likely to be resilient to technological disruption.
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