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How do we transform raw data into actionable insights that drive meaningful change? Gallup's Managing Director Ilana Ron-Levy takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of research and leadership.
Ron-Levy's path to data-driven leadership began with her natural talent for asking probing questions and seeking evidence-based conclusions. She shares how she discovered applied research as a career – bridging rigorous analysis with real-world business applications. This perfect fusion of scientific methodology and client partnerships has defined her approach across three prestigious research firms.
The conversation explores how government agencies and organizations must evolve beyond simply collecting data to actually using those insights for difficult decision-making. Ron-Levy highlights the transformative potential of AI in democratizing research by dramatically reducing costs, while cautioning that quantity doesn't automatically translate to quality insights. The real magic happens when technology enhances, rather than replaces, thoughtful inquiry.
Perhaps most compelling is Ron-Levy's personal connection to historical understanding. As the grandchild of Holocaust survivors (her grandfather a resistance hero imprisoned in Auschwitz, her grandmother imprisoned in Siberia at 17), she contemplated profound questions about human resilience from an early age. This perspective informs both her research approach and her service with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, preserving crucial historical knowledge as firsthand witnesses diminish.
Looking forward, Ron-Levy reveals Gallup's groundbreaking finding that transcends cultural and economic differences worldwide: hope is the quality people value most in leaders. Those who can navigate complexity while inspiring optimism build the strongest followings – a powerful framework for understanding effective leadership in our increasingly complex world. What research questions are you asking that could reveal similarly transformative insights for your organization?
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How do we transform raw data into actionable insights that drive meaningful change? Gallup's Managing Director Ilana Ron-Levy takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of research and leadership.
Ron-Levy's path to data-driven leadership began with her natural talent for asking probing questions and seeking evidence-based conclusions. She shares how she discovered applied research as a career – bridging rigorous analysis with real-world business applications. This perfect fusion of scientific methodology and client partnerships has defined her approach across three prestigious research firms.
The conversation explores how government agencies and organizations must evolve beyond simply collecting data to actually using those insights for difficult decision-making. Ron-Levy highlights the transformative potential of AI in democratizing research by dramatically reducing costs, while cautioning that quantity doesn't automatically translate to quality insights. The real magic happens when technology enhances, rather than replaces, thoughtful inquiry.
Perhaps most compelling is Ron-Levy's personal connection to historical understanding. As the grandchild of Holocaust survivors (her grandfather a resistance hero imprisoned in Auschwitz, her grandmother imprisoned in Siberia at 17), she contemplated profound questions about human resilience from an early age. This perspective informs both her research approach and her service with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, preserving crucial historical knowledge as firsthand witnesses diminish.
Looking forward, Ron-Levy reveals Gallup's groundbreaking finding that transcends cultural and economic differences worldwide: hope is the quality people value most in leaders. Those who can navigate complexity while inspiring optimism build the strongest followings – a powerful framework for understanding effective leadership in our increasingly complex world. What research questions are you asking that could reveal similarly transformative insights for your organization?