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The 100 year life, with Andrew Sharman and Lynda Gratton

7 hours ago • by Andrew Sharman in Podcasts

As careers extend and lifespans grow, leaders must adapt. Explore multi-stage lives, ageing workforces, and the future of leadership in this expert podcast...

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What it means to be “working-age” is changing, and so too are the ways in which people look at their careers. The traditional “three-stage” life is giving way to a “multi-stage” life, and businesses that fail to adapt to this new reality are in danger of being left behind.


In this special episode of the IMD Podcast Network, we bring together two of the world’s most influential thinkers to discuss the future of work and leadership. Host Andrew Sharman, Adjunct Professor of Risk, Resilience and Safety Culture at IMD and author of Who Cares Wins, is joined by the globally renowned author Lynda Gratton to explore the profound implications of her book, The 100-Year Life.

Lynda and Andrew dive into what it means to live and work for longer. They discuss why leadership must evolve to accommodate ageing populations,” the challenge of transforming organisations to support multi-stage careers, and how “care” is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity. They tackle tough questions, like how leaders should balance empathy with productivity, and outline the importance of “unlearning” old habits.

Expert

Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Lynda Gratton is a globally recognized thought leader, author, and professor specializing in the future of work. As a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, she has spent decades exploring how people, organizations, and societies adapt to shifting work paradigms. She is the founder of HSM Advisory, a consultancy that partners with some of the world’s leading companies to shape innovative people strategies.

Lynda is the author of numerous influential books, including The 100-Year Life, The Shift, and Redesigning Work, which have shaped thinking around longevity, career evolution, and organizational transformation. Her work blends deep academic insight with real-world applicability, earning her recognition by Thinkers50 as one of the most important business thinkers today.

Authors

Andrew Sharman

Andrew Sharman is an Adjunct Professor of Risk, Resilience, and Safety Culture. He explores risk and safety culture, highlighting the positive impact of leadership. His executive education covers leadership and organizational behavior, from stress and resilience to safety culture. His approach is practical and high-impact. Sharman holds master’s degrees in international health and safety law & environmental law, and occupational psychology & organizational behavior, plus a doctorate in leadership and culture transformation.

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