251: How to Become a Thought Leader in Todays Workplace with Julie Develin
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
Release Date: 07/09/2024
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
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info_outlineBecoming a thought leader in today's workplace isn't just about knowing your stuff—it's about standing out and shaking things up. With a dash of confidence, a sprinkle of creativity, and a rebellious streak against the status quo, you CAN turn heads and inspire change. Are you ready to ditch the ordinary, share your brilliance, and leave a lasting mark on your industry? Then you’ll love this week’s guest, Julie Develin.
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Julie is a Sr. Partner, Human Capital Management Advisory & Human Insights at UKG, co-host of the The People Purpose podcast, keynote speaker, and a top 100 HR Influencer for 2023
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Some of the things you'll hear are:
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1.) How you can become a thought leader before anyone tells you you can and how that can take many forms
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2.) How her company, UKG, thinks more creatively about how to "3D" their thought leadership
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3.) If you lack confidence to be more vocal, take a stance, and become a thought leader, where you can find it
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4.) Some tough love on how you need to think about workplace trends you might not like
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5.) Her top tip for making work less suck
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<p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdevhr">
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdevhr
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"If you don't have confidence in yourself, look for the confidence others have in you. Take that confidence and use it as energy and strength for yourself."
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"So many of us have things to say, but we keep them bottled up. You never know who you'll affect by sharing your thoughts. What you say can have a significant impact on someone's life."
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“Employees have become smarter with social media. If organizations are not transparent, employees will dig and find the information themselves. The question then becomes: do you, as an organization, want to control the narrative, or do you want the narrative to be controlled for you?”
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“Does your organization treat you and others like people and not just cogs in the wheel?”
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