What does it take to lead with clarity, accountability, and compassion in today’s complex workplaces? Join renowned leadership experts Cy Wakeman and Hamza Khan in a thought-provoking, energizing fireside chat moderated by Navin Jain as they explore the evolving challenges and cutting-edge innovations reshaping workplace culture.
Drawing on their unique perspectives and standout moments from Workhuman Live, Wakeman and Khan will share candid stories, actionable ideas, and bold visions for the future of leadership, along with transformative insights on unlocking human potential with meaningful connection. Whether you're an HR leader, manager, or simply passionate about shaping the future of work, this is your opportunity to:
- Gain actionable strategies for fostering accountability, reducing workplace drama, and leading with clarity and compassion in complex organizational environments.
- Learn how to navigate reality-based leadership and create spaces where people and performance thrive.
- Explore how innovative approaches to employee recognition can inspire lasting cultural change.
Disclaimer: This is a pre-recorded session which aired prior to Workhuman Live 2025. Please check Workhuman's website for more details on the biggest HR event of the year.
Meet the Presenter
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Cy Wakeman
Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP is President and Founder at Reality-Based Leadership. She is a drama researcher, New York Times best-selling author, and 2023 World’s #1 Leadership Guru who is recognized for her Reality-Based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience partnering with top brands spanning all industries, Wakeman's philosophy offers a modern approach to leadership in which employees and managers alike can deliver better results with less drama, higher engagement without entitlement, and more happiness in even the most challenging workplace realities.
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Hamza Khan
Hamza Khan is a future of work and people-first leadership expert. He believes that the future of work is more human, not less. He’s on a mission to help organizations achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by rehumanizing the workplace. Khan is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author and world-renowned keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over two million times. He has spoken on various global stages, including the World Youth Forum, and his clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, such as Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and hundreds of colleges and universities.
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Navin “Nuvs” Jain
Navin “Nuvs” Jain is a Product Evangelist at Workhuman. He previously spent five years developing the core recognition features of the Workhuman Cloud. A Workhuman solutions veteran, Jain led the effort to bring service milestones, life events, and inclusion advisor to market. He is passionate about creating a culture of recognition and enjoys discussing movies, tech, and politics.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.