Leading in the Age of AI: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)

In a thought-provoking conversation, Dessalen Wood, Chief People Officer at Syntax, shares her perspective on what it takes to lead in a world defined by hybrid work, rapid technological change, and evolving employee expectations. Syntax is a global leader in managed cloud, ERP, and IT services—powered by over 2,800 employees around the world—helping enterprises modernize, secure, and scale their mission-critical applications. From navigating the complexities of hybrid models, to exploring the impact of AI on leadership and HR, Dessalen offers practical insights into building culture in a digital-first environment and empowering teams to thrive through change. She highlights the importance of curiosity, courage, and continuous learning as core leadership skills in today’s workplace. Sit back, relax, and hit play to hear the full interview with more on Dessalen Wood’s leadership journey and strategies for shaping the future of work. Joe Diubaldo, host of The Next Moves and Founder of Clarity Recruitment, has made it his life to help people build better careers and better companies. Along the way, there's been one lesson that always stands out... We all get stuck. The Next Moves podcast has been curated to help you get unstuck; to help you plan the next move and then the move after that. 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Dessalen’s career journey & leadership path 5:45 – The evolving role of the Chief People Officer 9:10 – Leading through uncertainty and change 13:20 – Hybrid work: what’s working, what’s not 17:05 – The impact of AI on leadership and HR 21:50 – Building culture in a digital-first world 26:40 – Leadership advice for executives today 31:20 – Dessalen’s “next moves” for the future of work 34:10 – Closing thoughts & outro Connect with guest Dessalen Wood on LinkedIn ➡️   / dessalen-wood-b1192513   Connect with Host Joe Diubaldo on LinkedIn ➡️   / joediubaldo   Read the Full Blog Summary ➡️ https://findingclarity.ca/blog/dessal... And don't forget to hit that Like button and Subscribe! #TheNextMoves #Podcast #Leadership #AI #Hiring #HumanResources #PeopleLeader #WorkCulture #Careers #CareerGrowth #Recruiter #Recruitment #ExecutiveSearch