The Future Proof Workplace: Linda Sharkey & Morag Barrett talk with Marshall Goldsmith Pt. 2
Watch as Linda Sharkey & Morag Barrett talk with Marshall Goldsmith about their new book, The Future-Proof Workplace.
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LEADERSHIP:
More has been written about leadership than probably any other business topic. Search for “leadership books” on Amazon and you’ll get to sort through almost 200,000 results.
Still, for some reason, we often get it wrong. We’ve seen management in the financial sector ignore technology, choosing to resist computerization with the excuse of not wanting to disrupt their employees. As a result, entire departments, and companies, were wiped out. In the end, company success boils down to leaders: what they value and how they behave.
While much was espoused about empathic leadership, the twentieth-century leadership style was, and still is, predominantly “command and control.” According to Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter, and professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, only about 20 percent of leaders practice inclusive, people-focused, and values-driven leadership.
Command and control is the default position of leaders when under intense deadlines and profit pressure. While leaders may wish to adopt a different posture, the culture invariably drives them to conform to “the way things are done around here.” We’ve worked with many executives to help them change their leadership style, but when new ideas are introduced, the cultural “antibodies” drive out the change agents. The inertia is caused by other leaders in the business who don’t walk the talk, and everyone knows it except them! In the previous century, leadership referred to the C-Suite.
But business leadership exists in every department and inside every person. The twenty-first century demands a shift in leadership to be one of engagement, collaboration, and adaptability. These are also the hallmarks of organizations that can innovate. Without leaders who can appreciate other points of view and engage with others in an authentic way, organizations will not survive. Globalization, demographic shifts, and technological advances are here to stay.
Leaders today must not only accept this fact but embrace it. They must be transparent, because others will find them out—and quickly. Leadership is the critical factor. Without a shift in our leadership mind-set and our leadership behavior, none of the following factors will be future-proofed.
ABOUT LINDA, MORAG & MARSHALL
Dr. Linda Sharkey is a trusted transformational expert, author, speaker, and global leadership development coach.
Through her programs and no-nonsense approach, she helps create high-potential leaders and shapes company culture. Linda has deep experience working with Fortune 50 companies, and held senior human resource executive positions at Hewlett-Packard and at GE Capital.
Her co-authored book Winning With Transglobal Leadership was named one of the top 30 best business books for 2013.
Dr. Sharkey is a founding member of the Marshall Goldsmith Group, and an inspiring keynote speaker at many global events, including the Global HR Academy with the Conference Board and the World Human Resources Development Conference, where she was honored with the “Super Women Achievement Award.”
Morag Barrett is the author of the bestselling book Cultivate - The Power of Winning Relationships. She is also the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, an international HR and leadership development company.
With a background in corporate banking, Morag brings a pragmatic perspective to her work with
forward-thinking organizations, from start-up to FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 companies. She is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur.com, CIO.com, and the American Management Association.
Prior to founding SkyeTeam, Morag held leadership positions at Level 3 Communications, and NatWest Bank where she advised international organizations on their corporate strategy and growth plans. Originally from the UK, she has experience working with more than 3,000 leaders in twenty countries on four continents.
Marshall Goldsmith
World-renowned business educator and coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert in his field. His singular ability to get results for top leaders has drawn over 150 CEOs and their management teams to address change in the workplace. They want what Dr. Goldsmith offers: practical and proven methods.
https://www.marshallgoldsmith.com
The Future-Proof Workplace: https://www.futureproofworkplace.com/
The Future-Proof Workplace is a survival guide for the new realities of business. The future is no longer some far-off destination; it is here, right now, and already changing the way we work.
Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/2vEJ8Y0
Member Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches. Marshall Goldsmith Certified Leadership, Executive & Team Coach. Global Leadership Coach. Helping Leaders Become The Leaders They Would Follow. Visionary Leadership Coach.
7 年Such important work, thank you to all 3 of you !