A Senior HR professional on the Future of Work and Leadership | Productivity Mastery #214 with Anna Nord

🚀 In episode #214, we welcomed Anna Nord, Senior People Experience Business Partner at Volvo Cars. Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289 Listen to this episode and learn: 💡What drives HR’s shift from administrative support to a strategic business partner? 💡Why is purpose becoming more critical than perks in today’s workplace? 💡How do authenticity and vulnerability redefine effective leadership? 💡How can leaders prioritize well-being to enhance team productivity? and many more... About our guests: Anna is a global HR expert with 17+ years of experience in human resources across diverse industries such as FMCG, Tech, Telecom, and Automotive, combining business acumen with tech-savvy thinking. She has extensive experience working with Group Leadership Teams and leaders in Engineering, Product, and UX, leading initiatives in organizational development, change management, DE&I, and leadership growth. You can find Anna here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanord-hr/?originalSubdomain=se Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Tech Glitches and Setting the Stage 02:52 The Evolution of HR in a Changing Workplace 05:59 Anna’s Journey into HR and Leadership 09:04 Rethinking the Perception of HR 12:13 Exploring the Future of Work 17:46 Key Leadership Traits for Today’s World 23:48 Building Authentic Leaders and Managers 30:09 Innovative Practices in Modern HR 36:12 Balancing Leadership: Inside and Out 42:03 Leading Through Resistance 48:13 Shifting Organizational Mindsets 52:47 Traits of Peak Performers 01:05:30 HR’s Role in Change Management 01:10:33 Cultivating Resilience and Self-Leadership 01:17:39 Embracing Change with Bounded Optimism Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! __________ Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/