WE Connect

Raising our antennas on racism

In this episode we meet Fran Partridge and Marlon Brown, Racial Equity Consultants, and  have an interesting talk about racism. We tend to internalize messages and myths about race, how can we challenge that? Well we can start with raising our antennas and accept that racism exist in our society, we can learn, listen to peoples stories and ask questions. 
We also get some concrete tips where inclusive leaders can start when building an inclusive and equitable organization where people thrive? 
Enjoy listening!

The power of speech

Meet Emma Wainer who is an expert in speaking at work and she helps senior women to have executive presence without losing their authenticity.
We learn what it means to have vocal fry and how to pitch yourself. A great discussion about the fact that
We don't run on Algorithms we run on human rythms! 
Enjoy listening!

What are the expectations from the Gen Z really about?

Excited to publish Episode 6 and we're busting the myths about the Gen Z's. We have a conversation with the Gen Z:er Adam Paulsson about employer expectations, work life balance and a change in work identity. If we say they're the same as the older generations we are diminishing their experience. Afterall, they were born digital. 
Liz has read some interesting articles on learning and AI and Katarina is concerned about the Diversity backlash!
Enjoy the show!

Throw away the cape!

Back from summer vacation!
How do you harness the power of people to double transformation success?
This time we explore human centric leadership and the research from Oxford University with Emanuele Mazzanti currently working for EY in Gothenburg, Sweden. He talks about the importance of a fearless culture, collective intelligence, learnings from failure and tapping into the collective good. 
Happy listening!
 
 
 

Bring your full self to work and inclusive leaders who get it!

When this episode is launched it's the end of June, which is also International Pride month. For organizations to thrive it's key that all people feel they can bring their full selves to work, to feel they can unleash their full potential. 
We invited Miguel Castro, driving Diversity and Inclusion in SAP and recently named one of Spain's Top 25 LGBTI leaders in the "Management and Leadership" category, for a candid talk around what organizations need to do to really embed DEI throughout the company and not just leave to HR to follow up on KPI's.
And as always, Liz and Katarina have new thoughts and reflections to share on what's on in their curious minds right now.
Happy listening!
 

How can we re-invent work?

We were so excited to have Sarah Freiesleben joining us all the way from Copenhagen (even if it was an on-line meeting) so we got a bit carried away...! 
In this - our third episode - we reflect on tech versus humanity, does it have to be either or - or rather both - and? The need for more human skills in the future and the importance of both deep expertise and asking the most obvious questions. How can we make space for high energy dynamic meetings and mental well being?
Top of mind for Liz and Katarina this month include: The results of the "Daughter effect" study and the Human Energy Crisis that is happening as we speak.
Enjoy!

Talent Intelligence - everyone has a superpower!

WE Connect is hosted by Katarina Matson and Liz Rider who are both on a mission to create organizations where everyone thrives. After leaving their senior leadership roles at Volvo Cars, they are now inspiring other companies to bring out the best in all their people through a people first approach. They are described as genuine, fun, and authentic. Why not listen and see what you think? 
In their podcast they connect with brilliant minds and through curiosity they share learning with everyone.
Today they are joined by Megan Reif who looks after Talent Intelligence at Volvo Cars. Megan shares how we can use talent data to inform our company´s strategic decisions. She offers us an alternative way of thinking about talent because we all agree that everyone is a talent with their own unique superpowers, which we just need to unleash.  
Top of mind for Katarina and Liz this month include; Conscious Quitting, the toxic culture gap and the gender gap. 
Enjoy!  
 

Hello and happy to be back!

Getting to know Liz Rider and Katarina Matson, who are they and what's on the minds of this curious pair? They share some of their proudest moments from their time at Volvo Cars and their future ambitions for this podcast - and that's a lot!