Episode 177 - Jeremy Blain on Breaking Hierarchies and Supporting Performance

Welcome to another episode of "Shift with Elena Agar Podcast!" In today's enlightening conversation, we're joined by Jeremy Blain, a thought leader at the forefront of organizational transformation. Jeremy is here to challenge longstanding notions about leadership, emphasizing that the smartest people in the room have not been leaders for a long time. Together, we delve deep into the critical mindset shift and restructuring needed within organizations to pivot towards performance support. We explore the pressing need for leaders to focus on individual well-being, the importance of empathy towards employees, customers, and the planet, and the challenges leaders face in adapting to a rapidly digitalizing world. Jeremy shares his personal journey, including a transformative experience with medical burnout, and underscores the value of asking oneself "Am I happy?"—especially for those in leadership roles. We'll also unpack why traditional HR systems often fall short in catering to modern workforce dynamics and discuss the necessity of frameworks like "OpenHR." Lastly, Jeremy highlights the pivotal role of AI and digital ecosystems in unleashing employee potential and driving innovation. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking episode that promises to leave you rethinking leadership in the digital age. Time stamps: 00:00 Specialist focusing on digital transformation and leadership. 05:49 Only 2% of CHROs believe in leadership. 07:49 Key skills for digital leaders in unknown territory. 11:23 Traditional HR not ready for modern workforce. 13:46 Leaders need to invest more in generative AI. 18:26 Leaders must prioritize long-term growth over operations. 23:57 Unleashing power for leaders is still relevant. 25:41 Encouraging distributed leadership, unlocking potential beyond tradition. 30:24 Focus on well-being, pausing, and self-care. 32:09 Leadership needs to focus on personal well-being. 35:34 Acknowledging unhappiness, finding importance in happiness. Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyblain/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PerformanceWorksInternational Podcast: https://rethinkleadership.buzzsprout.com/ Website: https://performanceworks.global/ Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij