“Dare to Be Naive” – Innovation, Adaptability and Intentionality in the Future of Work

Joshua Berry is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Econic, an innovation, transformation, and strategy consulting company and the author of “Dare to Be Naive: Unleash Ripples of Impact in Life and Business”. Mike Petrusky asks Joshua about the world of work and the workplace while exploring how leaders can take informed, impactful action to … Continue reading "“Dare to Be Naive” – Innovation, Adaptability and Intentionality in the Future of Work"

“Dare to Be Naive” – Innovation, Adaptability and Intentionality in the Future of Work

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Joshua Berry is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Econic, an innovation, transformation, and strategy consulting company and the author of “Dare to Be Naive: Unleash Ripples of Impact in Life and Business”. Mike Petrusky asks Joshua about the world of work and the workplace while exploring how leaders can take informed, impactful action to be a force for good in light of rapidly changing workforce and consumer expectations. They discuss the paradoxes of the workplace and offer practical advice for facility management and corporate real estate professionals as they navigate the future of work. Mike and Joshua agree that creating an environment where our teams can thrive requires a holistic understanding the physical workplace, organizational policies and our beliefs about human behavior. Check out this conversation to learn more about how you can be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshberrygphr/

Learn more about the book: https://joshualeeberry.com/dare-to-be-naive/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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