169. Imagination at Work: Why The Future Belongs to the Curious with Liz Rider and Prina Shah

In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach, and global leadership advisor Liz Ryder for a powerful conversation on curiosity, imagination, and the future of work.They explore why curiosity is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a critical leadership capability in a fast-changing, AI-driven world. From the decline of creativity over time to the dominance of short-term thinking in organisations, this episode challenges leaders to rethink how they work, lead, and learn.Connect with LizSir Ken Robinson’s TED TalkWhat You’ll LearnWhy curiosity is a competitive advantage in today’s workplaceHow traditional systems (education + work) suppress creativityThe tension between firefighting vs. future thinkingWhy imagination is essential for strategy and innovationHow AI can both limit and support human creativityWhat a truly curious workplace culture looks likeThe shift from “know-it-all” to “learn-it-all” culturesWhy human-centric leadership will define future successSend Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah