Building a people-centric culture: from employees to contributors

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Kai Anderson, a seasoned strategist and the leader of workforce transformation at Mercer. Kai has spent years guiding organizations throughout Europe. His book Digital Human (2017) championed the concept of prioritizing humans in the digital transformation. Amid the pandemic's upheaval, Kai continued his mission, helping clients reimagine their work and navigate decisions in a time of immense pressure and uncertainty.

Kai brings a wealth of experience, guiding organizations throughout Europe. Today, our discussion centers around his latest book, "Work, different: 10 Truths for Winning in The People Age."

This podcast episode with Kai Anderson offers a deep dive into the transformative journey from employees to contributors, defining the people age, navigating the new rhythm of work, evolving leadership styles, and understanding the dynamics of the great resignation. Tune in for valuable insights on building a people-centric culture in the ever-evolving landscape of work.

Key Takeaways

Gain valuable insights into navigating the transformative shift from employees to contributors in the dynamic landscape of the people age. Kai illuminates the essence of this era, emphasizing the paradigm shift from command and control to a more balanced relationship between employers and contributors. Addressing the challenges of remote work, he introduces the concept of "The New Rhythm of Work" and advocates for finding synchronization in virtual environments. The discussion extends to the evolving role of leadership, with a focus on empathy as a crucial competency. Additionally, Kai delves into the great resignation phenomenon, shedding light on the quest for purpose and the changing preferences of individuals in the workforce. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of building a people-centric culture in the context of the ever-evolving dynamics of work.

More About Kai Anderson: Connect with Kai on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kai-anderson-920602/ Get Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in The People Age - amzn.to/3GvX2Ox   Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy:

Download now - dtm.world/freeprompts

Like this show? Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please!

Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing/

This episode of The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by ActiveCampaign:

Try ActiveCampaign free for 14 days with our special offer. Sign up for a 15% discount on annual plans until Dec 31, 2023. Exclusive to new customers—upgrade and grow your business with ActiveCampaign today!

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| Thu, 7 December 2023

Building a people-centric culture: from employees to contributors

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Kai Anderson, a seasoned strategist and the leader of workforce transformation at Mercer. Kai has spent years guiding organizations throughout Europe. His book Digital Human (2017) championed the concept of prioritizing humans in the digital transformation. Amid the pandemic’s upheaval, Kai continued his mission, helping clients reimagine their work and navigate decisions in a time of immense pressure and uncertainty. Kai brings a wealth of experience, guiding organizations throughout Europe. Today, our discussion centers around his latest book, "Work, different: 10 Truths for Winning in The People Age." This podcast episode with Kai Anderson offers a deep dive into the transformative journey from employees to contributors, defining the people age, navigating the new rhythm of work, evolving leadership styles, and understanding the dynamics of the great resignation. Tune in for valuable insights on building a people-centric culture in the ever-evolving landscape of work. Key Takeaways Gain valuable insights into navigating the transformative shift from employees to contributors in the dynamic landscape of the people age. Kai illuminates the essence of this era, emphasizing the paradigm shift from command and control to a more balanced relationship between employers and contributors. Addressing the challenges of remote work, he introduces the concept of "The New Rhythm of Work" and advocates for finding synchronization in virtual environments. The discussion extends to the evolving role of leadership, with a focus on empathy as a crucial competency. Additionally, Kai delves into the great resignation phenomenon, shedding light on the quest for purpose and the changing preferences of individuals in the workforce. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of building a people-centric culture in the context of the ever-evolving dynamics of work. More About Kai Anderson: Connect with Kai on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kai-anderson-920602/ Get Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in The People Age - amzn.to/3GvX2Ox Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy: Download now - dtm.world/freeprompts Like this show? Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing/ This episode of The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by ActiveCampaign: Try ActiveCampaign free for 14 days with our special offer. Sign up for a 15% discount on annual plans until Dec 31, 2023. Exclusive to new customers—upgrade and grow your business with ActiveCampaign today!

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