Kasim Hussain, Director at Deloitte (Head of IT Transformation in Denmark Nordic and Head of Projects in Demark), joins the podcast to break down what effective leadership truly looks like in today’s fast-paced, multicultural workplaces. With years of experience working with senior leaders and global teams, Kasim shares practical strategies on communication, active listening, psychological safety, and navigating diversity and inclusion with intention.

This episode is packed with actionable tools leaders can use immediately — whether you’re running meetings, giving feedback, or managing complex team dynamics.

Kasim and I explore why communication feels harder than ever — fast-paced work environments, emotional overload, cultural differences, and lack of early communication training. He explains how habits, bias, and “autopilot leadership” damage clarity and connection, and why leaders must learn to read a room, stay present, and be themselves.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Lack of communication training makes effective dialogue difficult.

Old habits are hard to break — leaders often stay on autopilot.

Fast-paced environments reduce reflection and intentional communication.

Personal bias affects how we interpret and deliver messages.

Cultural & language differences create misunderstandings.

Emotions leak into emails & meetings, lowering objectivity.

You need allies — people who can review your messages and give honest feedback.

Reading the room requires presence, not overthinking.

Authenticity beats “fake it till you make it.” People can always tell when you’re not yourself.

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