“Addressing the human aspect of our jobs isn't a luxury; it is a necessary approach to ensuring the well-being of employees in an ever-demanding work landscape.” In this Future of Work episode, Rebecca is joined by Kristen Smith, an executive coach and strategic talent consultant with a strong passion for organizational effectiveness and addressing human needs within businesses. Kristen shares her insights into leadership and the importance of focusing on human relationships in the workplace. Tune in to learn the critical role of leaders in empowering their employees and encouraging a healthy work environment even amidst challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn: Embrace reflective leadership by allocating time for creative thinking and empowering teams to contribute to the process redesignPrioritize employee well-being by fostering environments that support balance and recognition of individual needsLeverage the unique agility of small to mid-sized businesses to encourage human-centric collaboration and drive innovationThings to listen for: [09:44] Burnout is more prominent than ever [16:26] Managers need to take care of their well-being [29:32] Leaders need space to reflect and create [36:02] Collaborate and seek to understand together [41:53] Business success lies in human collaboration and innovation Connect with Rebecca: https://linktr.ee/rebeccafleetwoodhessionauthor