The Evolving Meaning of Leadership Across Ages

About this episode

The episode explores how different generations of Filipino leaders perceive leadership and its impact on modern workplaces.

Does leadership come from position, or from the ability to earn trust? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks together with President & Chief Executive Officer, Pauline Fermin, and Program Director & Senior Strategist, Jocelyn Labrador of Acumen Strategy Consultants, examines how Filipino leaders from different generations view leadership, and how these perspectives build today’s workplaces. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

People in this episode

Hosts: Beatriz Cruz, Jayson John Marinas

Guests: Pauline Fermin, Jocelyn Labrador

Topics covered

• leadership
• trust
• generational perspectives
• workplace culture

Keywords

• leadership evolution
• Filipino leaders
• trust in leadership

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Books & works: The Evolving Meaning of Leadership Across Ages

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