Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan

Leading in the Wake of Hybrid Work, AI, and Shifting Employee Expectations

Sep 2, 2024

In this discussion, Professor Joe Fuller, a Harvard Business School expert on the future of work, tackles pressing leadership challenges in a hybrid landscape. He reveals why getting teams back to the office is fraught with complications and how AI might not replace jobs but change skill requirements. Fuller emphasizes the importance of leading with vulnerability and the need for organizations to genuinely address employee well-being. With hybrid work causing productivity dips, he questions if well-being programs are truly effective or missing the mark.

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Quick takeaways

Modern leadership requires a blend of vulnerability and competence to meet shifting employee expectations and foster meaningful connections.

The balance of power has shifted from organizations to employees, necessitating clear communication and support to navigate hybrid work challenges.

Deep dives

Evolving Dynamics of Work

The nature of work has significantly transformed, particularly due to the pandemic. Initially, the focus was on creating a work environment that encouraged employee engagement and well-being, but the dynamics shifted to address geopolitical uncertainties and rapid change. Today, leadership requires a blend of vulnerability and competence, as employees seek connection while expecting effective leadership. Understanding this evolving landscape is essential for adapting to future work environments.

Intro

3min

Navigating Leadership in a Changing Work Landscape

3min

Navigating the Shift in Workplace Expectations

4min

Navigating HR in Hybrid Workspaces

6min

Navigating Employee Well-Being in Remote Work

9min

Navigating Hybrid Work and AI in Employment

11min

Navigating Leadership in a Changing Landscape

2min

The leadership landscape is shifting under our feet, and it’s leaving many leaders scrambling to keep up. I recently sat down with Professor Joe Fuller on the Harvard Business School Managing the Future of Work Podcast to dig into some of the biggest issues leaders face today. We covered everything from the ongoing debate over hybrid work to the rapid rise of AI, and how it’s changing the way we hire and lead, and the shifting expectations of employees in 2024. In our chat, we got into why getting people back to the office is so tricky, why AI might not take your job but someone who knows how to use it better could, and why leading with vulnerability is more crucial than ever. Plus, we didn’t shy away from the hard truths, like why some companies are seeing productivity declines with hybrid work while others aren't, and whether employee well-being programs are actually hitting the mark or just missing their intended goals. If you’re looking for some real talk on how to lead in 2024 and beyond, this episode is for you.

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