S4 E1 To Overcome "Wicked Problems" Lean Into Inspirational Leadership

The Inspire Podcast

In this kickoff episode of Season 4 of The Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Susan Black of the Conference Board of Canada about the challenges facing today's leaders. Drawing on the CBOC's deep research capabilities, Susan shares insights into the major pressures facing leaders across all sectors -- from talent management to a return to premises to DEI and the future of work. She provides suggestions on how leaders can navigate and inspire through these challenges with practical examples. A must-listen for leaders who want to engage and inspire in this ever-changing work environment. 00:55 Welcoming Susan 01.30 What is the Conference Board of Canada? 04.04 Wicked Problems 05:21 What are the big challenges leaders are facing these days? 05:35 Turnover rates 06:16 Absenteeism 07:00 How do I keep my people engaged? 07:57 Advice around keeping employees 09:35 Structure for resilience 12:12 Advice for talent management 13:50 Shift to virtual and digital 14:23 People's comfort levels with covid risk 14:49 Bringing people together 15:29 Will we go back to the office after Covid? 16:46 Generational differences and expectations 18:28 Research on generational diversity 20:17 Advice about leading in these times? 20:46 Prioritize the "check-in" 22:45 Managerial demands have risen 23:29 DEI research 26:16 Diversity is about everyone, and that includes white men 27:29 Fears of backlash against DEI 28:36 Continue the dialogue 29:38 Keep people talking 31:25 Stumbling through and be forgiving of people as they learn about DEI 32:20 The Future of Work 33:08 Everyone is going to have multiple careers 34:23 Final thought for leaders... How to grow personally 35:27 Have your values front and center 35:38 Crisis of character in leadership bodies across the board 36:07 A return to character driven leadership is required 37:06 Thank you / Goodbyes 37:54 Outro