Transforming Leadership in the Age of Acceleration

As AI and technology rapidly advance, it won’t be technological skills that make the difference for organizational success in the future; it will be human-centered leadership skills. Learn how people-centric leadership drives innovation, engagement, and retention, creating workplaces where employees thrive. Walk away with actionable strategies to build a culture that unlocks human potential, fuels business success, and future-proofs your organization. As AI defines the future of work, human beings will determine business success. Organizations that put their people at the center won’t just keep up—they will lead.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key levers for putting people at the center of strategy to create a thriving work environment that drives long-term success.
• Understand how leadership skills, like adaptability, empathy, and collaboration, give organizations a competitive edge.
• Use research-based strategies in their workplace to create a People at the Center Cultural Transformation.

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, trust is the key to high-performing teams, innovation, and long-term success, but it is often fragile and overlooked. This session explores the science behind trust, why it breaks down, and how leaders can build, sustain, and restore it. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to create a high-trust culture that enhances collaboration, engagement, and resilience. Designed specifically for HR professionals, this session provides the insights and tools needed to future-proof organizations by making trust a strategic advantage.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the neurochemistry at play when we are trusting and distrusting, uncovering the factors that contribute to either harmful or thriving team dynamics.
• Equip yourself with practical tips for building and restoring trust in your teams, unlocking enhanced performance, creativity, innovation, and cohesion.
• Arm yourself with powerful strategies to navigate tough times when trust breaks down, enabling employees to restore trust and connection within teams.

Burnout isn’t usually caused by major crises—it often builds up through micro-stressors, the small, unnoticed pressures that accumulate throughout the workday, from constant task-switching, unclear expectations, or the emotional toll of workplace or life interactions. While we can’t eliminate stress entirely, we can take control of how we respond to and manage these cumulative drains on our energy. When we recognize microstressors and acknowledge what is actually in our control, we learn how to set boundaries, improve communication, and build resilience to prevent burnout before it starts. By making small but meaningful shifts in mindset and habits, we can create a healthier, more productive work experience.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize common sources of microstressors in daily work interactions and understand how they contribute to burnout.
• Learn practical strategies to set boundaries, improve communication, and manage workload in ways that reduce unnecessary stress.
• Develop habits and mindsets that nurture long-term well-being and a healthier, more productive work experience.