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Timestamps

00:00 Introducing Paul Carney

00:50 Defining the Current State of Leadership

01:51 Transitioning from Team Leader to Leader of Leaders

03:56 Personal Leadership Journeys and Career Shifts

06:28 Technical Expertise vs. Leadership Skills  

07:59 Passion for Leadership and Teaching

08:55 Can Leadership Be Learned?

12:17 Essential Qualities of Great Leaders

15:49 Learning from Failure

17:22 Practical Advice for Emerging Leaders

22:26 Entering HR and Lessons Learned  

23:39 Must-Have Skills for HR Leaders

27:59 Leadership Development and Learning Programs 

31:22 Recruiting Trends and Challenges

33:28 Hiring for Critical Thinking Skills

34:37 How to Prepare for Executive Roles

37:54 Writing, Speaking, and Sharing Leadership Insights  

38:57 AI’s Impact on the Future of Work

41:10 Final Takeaways

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