About this episode

Jacob Morgan discusses the qualities of future-ready leaders and how they can enhance employee experience in a changing world.

In this LeaderChat episode, Jacob Morgan, author of The 8 New Laws of Employee Experience , joins the conversation to explore what it means to be a future-ready leader. As organizations invest in transformation, technology, and culture, we ask a deeper question, are leaders equipped to create the kind of employee experience that drives performance? He shares where leadership readiness falls short, why traditional approaches are no longer enough, and how leaders can build trust, stability, and human connection in a rapidly changing world. It's a practical look at how leadership behavior shapes employee experience, and what it takes to prepare leaders for what's next.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad Gordon, Blanchard

Guest: Jacob Morgan

Topics covered

• leadership
• employee experience
• future-ready leaders
• trust
• organizational culture
• performance

Keywords

• leadership
• employee experience
• trust
• organizational culture
• performance
• future-ready
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The 8 New Laws of Employee Experience

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