The Connected Leadership Podcast

The Connected Leadership Podcast: 'Adapatability' with Tom Slighting

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Andy Lopata's guest in this week's Connected Leadership Podcast comes from Holland and is a global speaker and stand up comedian. Tom Sligting discusses new ways of working or doing things that require adaptability and the problems this poses for business and business leaders. Business is changing so rapidly that leaders need to be adaptable or they will miss out. This can be uncomfortable, moving out of your comfort zone. Andy and Tom look at the role of your network in validating changes, giving reassurance and positive feedback. They also discuss the soft skills that influence adaptability and the need for diverse talents or expertise within a team. Finally, Tom explains how he became a stand-up comedian and the life changing decisions that motivated him.