EP 132 | Burn Your Comfort Zone

How effectively are you and your organization developing adaptability to thrive in today's rapidly changing work culture?

Discover why adaptability intelligence (AQ) has become the #1 predictor of employability on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Ira Wolfe, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work, shares powerful insights on why building adaptability is essential for both personal and organizational success in an era of exponential change.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Ira explore:

☀️ Why adaptability has become the top predictive skill for employability across 17 different industries
☀️ How to navigate a world that's becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA)
☀️ The power of embracing AI as an augmentation tool rather than viewing it as a threat
☀️ Why only 9% of employees are both engaged at work and thriving in life
☀️ Practical ways to develop a growth mindset to increase your adaptability quotient

Ira transforms organizations by helping leaders recognize that the pandemic wasn't just a temporary disruption but the beginning of a new era requiring entirely new approaches to work. His research-backed adaptability assessment provides a framework for measuring and developing the skills needed to not just survive change but thrive through it.

🔑 Key Insight: "The #1 predictive skill for employability was adaptability. As we're threatened by AI and change and efficiencies, being adaptable is crucial. McKenzie released a study on human skills people will need to thrive in the future by 2030, and the #1 predictor wasn't a 4.0 GPA or coming from a great school—it was how adaptable you are."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start with developing a growth mindset. When faced with challenges or disruptions, focus on seeing opportunities rather than just threats. Apply Bob Johanson's VUCA Prime approach: respond to Volatility with Vision, Uncertainty with Understanding, Complexity with Clarity, and Ambiguity with Agility.

Connect with Ira Wolfe:

• Visit the Adaptability Toolkit: adaptabilitytoolkit.com
• Subscribe to his newsletter: nevernormalnews.com
• Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/irawolfe
• Watch his TEDx Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=wS7HA986X8M
• Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/@IraWolfe
• Get his book: "Recruiting in the Age of Googlization" 

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