Disruption is forcing companies to change and has ultimately redefined leadership. What does it mean to be a leader in this type of environment? 

In this episode, Margaret Sweeney explains the evolution of leadership and the various challenges that leaders face including adaptability, achieving a work-life balance, as well as navigating and working with change. As a leader, it is important to make decisions with future generations in mind and focus on long-term sustainable business and employee engagement, rather than profit.

Margaret Sweeney has led large and influential organisations across a very diverse range of industries and sectors. She is currently the CEO and Board Director of Irish Residential Properties REIT plc., listed on Euronext Dublin Stock Exchange with assets under management of €1.4 billion. She sits on the boards of companies across an even more diverse range of industries and sectors including the Advisory Board for DCU Business School and the Board of Dalata Hotel Group plc, Ireland’s largest hotel operator. In addition to her many achievements, Margaret is a recipient of the Bank of Ireland Gold Sovereign for her contribution to advancing women in leadership. In this episode of dotLAB Radio, Margaret covers the following areas:

• Qualities of a great leader in an age of disruption and the evolution of leadership skill 
• How the model of 9 to 5 is outdated with organisations responding to flexible working hours
• How to adapt to employee needs while meeting deadlines and achieving goals 
• The importance of diversity in all aspects of business
• The rising wave of young people wanting to travel and experience the world
• Risk of ‘analysis paralysis’ is bigger than ever
• The changing nature of the relationship between the ‘landlord’ and ‘tenant’