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Can you really put people first and still deliver ambitious commercial growth, or is that the wrong question entirely?
In this episode of Human Wise, Helen Wada is joined by transformational Chief People Officer, entrepreneur and human capital growth strategist Finesse Blumenthal to explore why human-centred leadership and business performance belong together. Drawing on her experience working with high-growth organisations, executive teams and boards, Finesse challenges the idea that leaders must choose between caring about people and delivering results.
Together, Helen and Finesse explore how listening, trust, accountability and meaningful development translate into commercial value. They discuss the role of human skills in an AI-enabled workplace, how people leaders can build stronger business cases for investment, and why leaders need to create a safety net that gives people the confidence to stretch themselves. Finesse also shares her unconventional journey into executive leadership and why she believes relationships, reinvention and the courage to step into the unknown can transform both careers and organisations.
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Further links to follow:
Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence
Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada
The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/
