Flexibility and foresight into the future of work - with Nola Simon

After a dramatic exit from her corporate job, Nola Simon invites us to learn from the past as we design a more human-centric workscape. Touching on the importance of flexibility, Simon encourages building leadership skills to become more adept at managing a dispersed workforce. We examine the disconnect between leaders and employees, the need for clear and effective communication and examples of leaders’ efforts to build their understanding of both employee and customer experience. Simon emphasizes how critical it is to define the tasks that are necessary to drive results, and to honour the need for employee mastery and autonomy to drive better business outcomes.A hybrid/remote consultant and sought-after authority in the field, Nola Simon has over a decade of experience working in a hybrid or remote fashion while tending billion-dollar relationships. Nola is the creator of the Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence, a platform for professionals to learn, exchange ideas and knowledge. As a writer, podcaster, and consultant, she provides innovative strategy and insights into the future of work and distributed work. And, as a dynamic speaker, Nola helps individuals and organizations navigate the rapidly changing world of work and to create a flexible, inclusive future by inspiring individuals and organizations to operationalize change. CHAPTERS00:04:00  Why the Hybrid / Remote Centre of Excellence?00:06:00 Prepandemic report card00:07:10 Going into the office after feeling sick00:15:04 Ergonomics and leadership blindness00:20:30 Egocentric bias and a quest for control00:26:19 Leadership skills for results-only work00:28:50 The importance of connection00:31:22 Building a personal brand to boost connectionLINKSFor active links, visit www.clarekumar.com/podcastSalesforce leadership transitionFuture ForumStaples Canada Future of Work ReportTom PetersEp 16 - Still in Search of ExcellenceIn Search of Excellenceep 17 Offsites: The Key to Building Connection - with Sally PageHybrid Remote Center of Excellence Podcast - Apple Podcast - Spotify - YoutubeSharath Jeevan - IntrinsicIMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)Nola’s wrecked car - credit Nola Simondriving through snow storm - credit Apple SE - luggable computer - credit graphic with  #leadership blindness 🙈 - credit Clare Kumargame of...