Welcome to the new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

Our stop are the United States with my new guest: Rob Lion!

Rob Lion is a dynamic professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and the co-founder of Black River Performance Management, where his motto is "Work should fuel the spirit, not drain it." With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement, Rob is renowned for his innovative, people-first approach.

Holding a PhD in Training and Performance Improvement, he specializes in creating human-centric systems that drive growth and success within organizations. Rob leverages his deep understanding of human behavior and workplace psychology to simplify leadership complexities, equipping clients with science-backed strategies to enhance organizational culture and strengthen teams.

As a captivating speaker, Rob brings complex ideas to life with relatable stories, humor, and infectious energy. He has been featured on numerous podcasts, authored several academic papers, and is celebrated for bridging research with real-world practice. 

We are going to touch base on amazing topics such as:

- Leadership: which are the most critical skills to be a better leader in this workplace?

- Working environments: Hybrid vs in Person vs proximity. Which model can help leaders to adapt to the changes our workplace is bringing to us?

- AI and the the power of connection vs the human touch as differentiator 

- Business speed after, during and before the pandemic: the busyness and its consequences

Link to Black River PM: https://blackriverpm.com/

Stay tuned!