The Courage of a Leader

Hybrid work is here to stay, but are we approaching it the right way? In this episode, I take a fresh look at how leaders can align different types of work with the environments that best support them. Explore how intentional strategies, adaptability, and collaboration can make hybrid work more effective. Through real-world insights and practical approaches, I challenge you to rethink how to structure work for long-term success.

Highlights

• Start with the Work, Not the Location – Explore how defining tasks first helps determine the best work setting for efficiency and impact.
• Maximizing Remote Work – Learn how to set clear expectations, use collaboration tools effectively, and protect deep-focus time.
• Making In-Office Time Meaningful – Discover strategies for ensuring in-person workdays are structured for collaboration and innovation.
• Flexible Policies Require Experimentation – Find out how testing different hybrid models can reveal what works best for your team.
• Leadership's Role in Hybrid Success – See why it’s up to leaders to optimize hybrid work policies, not just enforce them.

Resources Mentioned

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment)

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https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

About the Host:

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.

As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. 

Amy’s most popular keynote speeches are:

• The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership Legacy
• The Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System Collaboration
• The Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and Community
• The Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team

Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.

http://www.courageofaleader.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (The Courage Assessment)

https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/