The Future-Proof Workplace: Six Strategies To Accelerate Talent Development, Reshape Your Culture, And Succeed With Purpose

Historically, as centuries turn, there have been sea changes in the nature of work and in the advancement of humankind, most notably from the Dark Ages to the Age of Enlightenment and from the agrarian era to the industrial era. It is no different in this century. We are seeing many of the existing paradigms being turned on end as we transition from a workforce of skill-based workers to one of knowledge workers. Neuroscience research has challenged how we think about motivation, what really activates people at work, and the role of leaders. This is the age of radical innovation, fueled by galloping technical advances that will become mainstream in the immediate future. Are you ready? This book will get you ready, whether you are a CEO, a leader or manager of people, or just trying to survive in what feels like chaos.

DR. LINDA SHARKEY is a Founding Member of the Marshall Goldsmith Group, a premier executive coaching organization. Her clients include Boeing, GE, NetApp, Sodexo, Key Bank, Sanofi, and Lexis Nexis.

MORAG BARRETT is CEO of SkyeTeam, an international leadership development company. At last count Morag has worked with more than 3,000 leaders in 20 countries, including Google, Scholastic, Microsoft, DexMedia, Topgolf, Level 3 Communications, and Denver Art Museum.