What does it really take to lead in 2026 and beyond?

In this energizing and deeply practical episode of Work 2.0, I sit down with Jamie Pottinger—leadership consultant, speaker, and author of The FACE of Leadership—to unpack the traits, mindsets, and behaviors that define next-generation leadership.

We explore:

* Why failure is the starting point of true leadership

* How AI is forcing leaders to rethink agility, self-awareness, and innovation

* The 8-part FACE framework

* How to build a culture where feedback (or “feed-forward”) is safe, ongoing, and honest

* Why leaders stuck in “the way things have always been done” are holding their organizations back

Jamie shares hard-earned insights from his research and coaching work, along with real-world frameworks that today’s leaders can apply immediately, especially in AI-disrupted workplaces.

If you’re a founder, executive, middle manager, or rising team lead, this episode is a blueprint for resilient, relevant leadership in the new world of work.

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