Transformative Leadership: Adapting to New Workforce Realities (November 15, 2023)

In this episode of Rebels With A Heart, join us on an exploration of transformative leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of work.

Our distinguished guests, industry leaders who embody the spirit of rebellion with a compassionate heart, share insights on navigating the complexities of the modern workforce.

Panelists:
Erica Keswin, Human Workplace Expert and WSJ Best Selling Author
Josh Drean, Co-Founder & Director of AI, Work3 Institute
Samara Jaffe, Co-Founder & GM, Transform

BIOS

Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books, Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World (McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic (McGraw Hill 2021), were widely discussed in media outlets like Good Morning America, MSNBC, and Live with Kelly and Ryan, and both debuted as Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Her third book, The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company, was published September 2023 by McGraw Hill and is an action-packed guide for leaders in this new world of work.

She’s also the founder of the Spaghetti Project, a roving ritual devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. Erica lives in New York City with her husband Jeff, three children, and her labradoodle Cruiser.

Josh Drean is a leading authority in the realm of HR, AI, and web3, uniquely positioned to help organizations marry emerging technologies with workforce strategies. As the Co-founder of the Work3 Institute, his focus is on leveraging AI to drive transformative change in the workplace. Concurrently, he serves as a Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs and is the co-author of the seminal book, Employment is Dead: How Decentralization Will Radically Change Our Relationship with Work (Harvard Business Review Press, 2024).

An international speaker, Josh demystifies AI and web3 trends and translates them into actionable strategies for digital-first leaders. His overarching mission is to enable organizations to harness the full potential of AI, ensuring both ethical compliance and business innovation

Samara Jaffe is a bridge builder, thoughtful connector, and the Co-Founder & GM of Transform. Transform sits at the forefront of the movement shaping the future of people-driven leadership and is the ecosystem that connects people-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to influence strategy, ignite innovation, and shape the future of work. Samara is also an advisor and board member.

Samara excels at building a compelling strategic vision, developing solutions to a wide range of business challenges and turning vision into business growth.

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