#292: A Business Psychologist’s Guide to Leadership, Trust and People Management Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

Exceptional leaders create a nurturing work environment that prioritises well-being and trust, without compromising on productivity. With over two decades of experience in human resources, Ghenwa Habbal understands this concept, and offers her insights from the unique perspective of a business psychologist. In her role as Regional Talent Management Lead at Ford Middle East & Africa, Ghenwa has dedicated her career to crafting and executing strategies that attract, empower, and retain top talent. In this episode, Ghenwa shares her thoughts on the value of work experience, effective communication strategies for leaders, the huge costs associated with employee resignations, and the crucial role of responsibility in leadership. With her no-holds-barred approach, Ghenwa cuts right to the chase when it comes to navigating the complexities of leadership. Get ready as we dive into this fascinating discussion! 

Discussion points: 
2:11 Working from a young age
6:11 The importance of working vs studying
10:02 Training effective leaders
12:53 Investing in people’s development
17:06 Putting diversity and Inclusion into action
24:05 The outdated concept of female empowerment 
30:10 Ghenwa’s take on where leadership has gone wrong
34:30 Are we entitled to feel offended?
37:40 A perspective on good leadership
44:00 Effective communication
47:44 Legal agreements and how they change

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