Engaging People, Powering Companies - The Leadership Podcast Amrit Sandhar, And Evolve, &Evolve

Here at &Evolve, we've been running our podcast over the last three years, hoping to provoke thought, to consider how we can improve the world of work and improve the lives of everyone, whilst at the same time improving performance and productivity. With our special 100th episode, we wanted to do something different. This week Amy Billings, and Carole Castle from the &Evolve team who help support our clients, will be guests to share their thoughts all about leadership and cultures, sharing their own experiences and outlooks.

You don't hear many people talking about Wisdom. How important is Wisdom? When you look at the dictionary definition, it relates to knowledge, experience and good judgement. Who wouldn't want to develop greater knowledge, experience and good judgements in the workplace? Wouldn't you want to focus on becoming wise or developing greater wisdom? It might feel an uncomfortable word for some, but it is a critical component of great leadership. Join Amrit in this week's podcast as he shares his thoughts on wisdom.
Don't forget to download the free digital reflective journal for you to develop your Wisdom in the notes below.

How many Baby Boomers make up your organisation's senior leadership team? Are you prepared for them to begin retiring? Whilst they may not all choose to, in the U.S. alone, 2024 is going to see the largest population of people in its history, celebrate their 65th birthday. In the U.K., the baby boomer generation make up almost 25% of the population. How prepared are our organisations for when they retire? Have we got robust succession plans in place? Is hiring externally always of value? Join Amrit as he explores this topic in this week's podcast.

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast where we delve into the intersection of social media, expectations, and stereotypes within the workplace for Generation Z professionals.
In this episode, we explore how social media influences the way Gen Z approaches work and relationships within their careers. We'll discuss the unique expectations Gen Z brings to the workplace, from a desire for purpose-driven work to a preference for flexibility and authenticity. We’ll also address common stereotypes associated with this generation and how they can be reframed to better understand Gen Z employees

What drives discrimination? If the colour of someone's skin is the only reason, how did the holocaust happen with Nazi Germany creating a 'Master race'? What then do we make of the caste system in India, where some people born into castes are considered untouchable, where their very touch could pollute another? Is race a version of a systemic caste system where humanity has artificially created superior groups and inferior groups, putting in place structures to perpetuate this very notion? Despite all the efforts by organisations to create more inclusive workplaces through ED&B initiatives, could this be the reason we haven't seen an impact? Join Amrit as he explores this topic, driven by the film 'Origins', highlighting the book 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents', in this week's podcast.

Just when you thought companies had adapted to remote and hybrid working, Boots announces that all their employees must come back into the office five days a week. The reason? Because they felt remote and hybrid working was having an impact on their culture. Cultures are made up of the values we hold most dear. What are the values driving Boots? Are companies making decisions aligned to their values? And for those who choose to work remotely, what impact is this having on their chances of career development and promotion? Join Amrit for this week's podcast on Flexibility and the Hybrid Ceiling.