Episode 219: Managing and Leading
From Francis Kong: Inspiring Excellence by Podcast Network Asia
April 26, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
This episode challenges the idea that leadership should replace management, emphasizing the importance of both roles in the workplace.
Do we really need managers anymore—or have we just misunderstood their value? This episode challenges the idea that leadership should replace management, unpacking the quiet power of those who keep teams aligned, organized, and effective. As AI reshapes the workplace, the real question isn’t leader vs. manager—it’s whether we’re overlooking the human skills that make both indispensable.
People in this episode
Host: Francis Kong
Topics covered
- management
- leadership
- AI in the workplace
- human skills
- team alignment
Keywords
- management
- leadership
- AI
- team effectiveness
- human skills
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Podcast Network Asia
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