Humanity Working
Humanity Working is a podcast focused on employee development for the future of work.
In each episode, we engage with authors, business leaders, and top-tier academics to understand how workplaces can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This podcast aims to provide employers with actionable strategies to build a resilient, adaptable, and future-proof workforce.
Join us as we navigate the changing landscape of work, exploring topics such as workforce transformation, leadership development, employee adaptability, and resilience. Discover the steps you can take to foster a humane, productive workplace that is prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Humanity Working
Adaptability, Fixed
In this episode, Paul and Matt tackle what they call the “North Star” of durable skills—adaptability. They explore what it really means to adapt as the world changes daily, how it differs from resilience, and why it’s the single most important skill for staying relevant in work that refuses to stand still.
Five Key Learnings:
- Adaptability is the ability to adjust as the world around you changes—it’s the North Star of durable skills.
- Resilience supports adaptability—it’s the ability to emotionally and intellectually cope with change.
- Work now changes daily, not decade by decade; adaptability drives hiring, retention, and promotion.
- Daily practice builds adaptability by strengthening underlying durable skills like readiness, organization, balance, motivation, and control.
- Embedding 10–15 minutes of daily skill practice is the simplest and most powerful way to become more adaptable over time.
Resources mentioned in this episode.
The 1% better idea - https://jamesclear.com/continuous-improvement
Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations maximize their potential based on human capabilities.
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