How can leaders bring out the best in their teams and organizations as we move beyond the pandemic?
Amy Lui Abel, PhD, Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board joins us on CEO Perspectives to answer this and more. In episode five, Amy sat down with The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland, to discuss remote work and successful leadership in a virtual world.
As Amy and Steve make clear, leaders must be deliberate in their communication and their efforts to build culture in a virtual or hybrid work environment.
Tune in to this podcast for insights on:
Evolving responsibilities: How does leadership change in a virtual environment?
Replacing the watercooler: What are the leadership challenges of maintaining, driving, and inspiring culture in a virtual world?
Rethinking how we view virtual: Can leadership succeed in a 100% virtual environment?
Preventing problems: What breakdowns should leaders expect in this hybrid environment?
Customer Connection: What are the benefits and risks to the customer in a virtual or hybrid world?
Please note: The name of this podcast series has been changed from C-Suite Perspectives to CEO Perspectives. You’ll still receive timely, valuable insights for what’s ahead—but with a greater emphasis on what matters most to your company’s top decisionmaker: the CEO.
C-Suite Perspectives is a series hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland. This weekly conversation takes an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead®.
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