What is the future of meaningful work?


What is the future
of meaningful work?

Hey Reader

We’re all rethinking what it means to do meaningful work.

Not just work that pays the bills or builds a CV, but work that resonates, stretches us and contributes fundamentally to our purpose and sense of personal value.

And yet, this question arises at a time of immense complexity. Technology is reshaping our roles. Generational shifts are reframing our values.

In the latest episode of the Humble Mind Podcast, we opened the floor to our community on this question for a cross-generational, real-talk roundtable.

For highlights, we explored:

  • Why play, creativity and critical thinking are the new power (not soft) skills
  • Real leadership shows not in a title, but in how we show up under pressure
  • The difference between being mentorship vs sponsorship
  • What psychological safety actually looks like and why it matters
  • And why Gen Z might just be ushering in a whole new leadership paradigm all on their own

If you’ve been seeking a grounded, hopeful conversation about work, purpose, and the human skills that matter most, this one’s definitely for you.

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#40 Community Voices Roundta...
Mar 22 · Humble Mind
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Join us tomorrow March 25 4pm CET

Make sure you RSVP to join us live with founder of Ness Labs Anne-Laure Le Cunff for (re)education on the neuroscience of play and creativity, and how it can enable us to live a more curious, experimental life, turning uncertainty into curiosity and greater self-discovery.

It's a not-to-miss session, so come armed with your open minds, curious hearts and big questions.

Anne-Laure is an ex-Google neuroscientist and entrepreneur-turned author (her new book Tiny Experiments is awesome - check out the sneak peak she generously made available for HMC members).

As you can see we're delivering the goods when it comes to podcast guests and we're not slowing down any time soon. There's loads more great sessions coming up in the coming months, so check out the full calendar.


From the community

Episode 3 has dropped!

Yes, it's Rebecca Wilson's insight-packed latest instalment from her 8-part series Everything you need to know about AI Automation.

If you're considering using automation know this: not every business is ready for automation. There are 5 things to have in place before you begin:

  • Clear objectives
  • Standardised and optimised processes
  • The right tools (or willingness to invest in them)
  • Buy-in from all stakeholders
  • Clear ownership and ways to measure success

Click to watch the newest episode from Rebecca's Time Wisely AI Automation


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