In this episode of The Edge of Work podcast, host Al Dea explores the concept of 'lead from anywhere'. Al shares insights from a virtual keynote, emphasizing that leadership isn't only a formal title but an action that everyone can practice.

He delves into key principles such as situational awareness, developing organizational IQ, investing in relationships, creating opportunities for others, and being a continuous learner and teacher. This episode is packed with actionable advice to inspire you to cultivate leadership qualities in yourself and others, regardless of your position within an organization. Perfect for individuals in cross-functional or collaborative roles looking to drive impact and lead effectively from any level.

Links

• Website: https://al-dea.com/
• Article: https://www.td.org/content/td-magazine/lead-from-anywhere?lid=h4ekw96t966r

Chris Louie is the Head of Talent Development at Thomson Reuters, where he leads initiatives in talent acquisition, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion.

During the conversation, Chris shares his journey from finance to talent leadership and offers his perspective on career growth, skills, and the transformative potential of AI in the workplace.

He introduces Thomson Reuters’ “Grow My Way” program, designed to empower employees with personalized career development opportunities and a skills-first approach. Chris also discusses how AI is reshaping both customer solutions and internal operations, emphasizing the need for experimentation, adaptability, and interconnected systems.

Links

• Chris Louie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislouie/
• Al Dea: https://www.al-dea.com/

Note: This is a replay of a top performing episode from 2024

In today's workplace, career development is critical for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. Employees expect a job with opportunities for growth and advancement. Managers can shape the employee experience and drive team performance.

In this episode, The Edge of Work Founder and Podcast Host, Al Dea shares some of the research that he and the team have been doing around how to promote a culture of career development inside of your organization.

In this episode, Al covers:

• The importance of career development as it relates to performance, agility, and talent attracting and retention
• What employees are looking for out of managers for support
• What managers can do to support employee career development
• What steps organizations can take to create a culture of career development

Additional Links

• Research Highlights: https://theedgeofwork.com/people-growth-equation-career-development-report/
• Al’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/