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Bonus Episode: The Contemporary Leader, Featuring Dr. Riza Kadilar

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What does it take to be a leader in the new, unpredictable ever-changing world of work?

Dr. Riza Kalidar has thought deeply about this question, as a CEO in multiple different countries, as an academic, and as president of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). But the main cause of introspection came from his own daughter's critique of leadership.

The result? A fascinating new book: The Contemporary Leader: The Value of Inclusion in Successful Leadership.

In this episode, Paul and Dr Kalidar what is fundamentally different in the new world of work, and what this means to everyone who will lead as work transforms.

00:00 Introduction

01:16 The Business Case for Inclusion

01:39 Personal Journey and Realizations

03:24 Historical and Anthropological Perspectives

04:28 Challenges and Opportunities in Diversity

06:15 Inclusion as a Feeling

09:09 The Role of Culture in Leadership

11:03 Collaboration and Emotional Aspects

16:24 The Impact of Strong Organizational Culture

32:57 Sustainability and Resilience

41:20 Final Thoughts and Conclusion



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