Episode Summary:

What does it mean to truly understand human performance in the workplace? How do leadership, workplace design, and emerging technologies intersect to create environments where people can truly thrive? In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of optimizing work environments with our guest Brent Kedzierski.

Brent is an award-winning and globally recognized thought leader in Human Performance and Connected Worker Ecosystem. Celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions, his insights have been featured in top publications like Harvard Business Press and BBC News. Brent's webinars and podcasts are industry favorites, consistently earning high ratings. After nearly 25 years at Shell as a global HR transformation strategist, he now shapes industrial worker strategies at Hexagon. Brent passionately advocates for human-centered approaches, emphasizing well-being, sustainability and human evolution.

Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)

[02:21] More about Brent’s journey. 

[04:43] Human-Centric approach to workplace management.

[11:19] Brent’s key focus areas for elevating the workplace.

[13:17] Brent’s leadership insights to empower new leaders and maximize team potential.

[17:14] Brent’s perspective on setting high standards and expectations at work. 

[20:32] Nature vs Nurture in performance.

[24:26] What an ecosystem is and why it is important.

[27:29] Brent’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.

[31:13] Rapid-fire questions.

[33:46] Brent’s final life lesson.

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