The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

Bentley Lewis

Work is the biggest investment you will EVER make in your life. The time you spend at work takes up most of your life! The Recruitment show podcast provides an inside view of how most companies look for, assess and hire new employees, as well as exploring the impact of culture and leadership within the workplace. In each podcast offers professional knowledge, insights and advice on the biggest subjects in today's working industry, finding the work-life balance that's right for you. Visit bentleylewis.com for more information.

  1. Aug 21

    The Skills That Matter in 2026: AI, EQ and the Future of Work

    The skills employers value are changing fast. So what will actually make you valuable in 2026 and beyond? In this episode of Espresso with Lewis, Lewis Maleh breaks down LinkedIn's latest Skills on the Rise report and shares his biggest takeaways for anyone thinking about their career, their team or the future of work. From AI literacy and strategic thinking to emotional intelligence and relationship building, Lewis explores why the future isn't simply about becoming more technical. As AI becomes embedded into more jobs, the skills that make us distinctly human could become even more valuable. In this episode: • Why AI literacy is becoming a baseline skill• The human skills AI will struggle to replace• Why strategic thinking is becoming more important• Why EQ and cultural intelligence aren't "soft skills"• How AI is changing the role of managers• Why traditional, linear careers are changing• What younger generations want from their careers• Why your ability to learn could matter more than years of experience• How to keep your skills relevant as work continues to change The takeaway is simple: don't stand still. You don't need to become an AI expert overnight, but you do need to keep learning, experimenting and developing the skills that will matter in the years ahead. ---- 🎙️ Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff. Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com

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Work is the biggest investment you will EVER make in your life. The time you spend at work takes up most of your life! The Recruitment show podcast provides an inside view of how most companies look for, assess and hire new employees, as well as exploring the impact of culture and leadership within the workplace. In each podcast offers professional knowledge, insights and advice on the biggest subjects in today's working industry, finding the work-life balance that's right for you. Visit bentleylewis.com for more information.