The Now and Future Leader with Stephen Moffitt, We Are Atmosphere

In our second podcast episode with Stephen Moffitt from We Are Atmosphere,  we look at how to create visionary leadership amidst global uncertainty. Our host, Yiuwin Tsang, and Stephen talk about the critical skills of leaders which include being able to adapt to uncertainty and guide senior teams through the process of envisioning the future and embracing any necessary personal changes.

Stephen emphasises the delicate balance between visionary and relational leadership during times of change, stressing the significance of shared vision and collaboration among senior leadership teams. Furthermore, he explores the importance of incorporating generational perspectives into business leadership, advocating for the involvement of younger generations in shaping the future of work.

Listen to this podcast to learn more about:

- The leadership mindset and adapting to uncertainty with a clear vision
- How to create open and adaptive business models
- How to balance visionary and relational leadership
- Why future scenarios and generational perspectives in business leadership are so important
- Why leaders should develop humility and curiosity to effectively navigate change
- Why leaders should prioritise building rapport and gaining insights by talking to people around them

About Stephen Moffitt

Stephen describes himself as an "intrapreneur" and strategic advisor working with companies pivoting toward delivering digital or data products and services. He has experience in starting new digital ventures for both private and public sector organisations across a range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, media and publishing. He also consults on digital transformation strategies to create adaptive businesses that can thrive in uncertainty.

Stephen has a BA in communications from Temple University and a PhD in Law from Birkbeck, where his research was on developing a paradigmatic framework to analyse the disruptions taking place in copyright law. In addition to his academic publications, he has published articles on transformation and data, as well as given talks in North America, Europe and the Caribbean. He is also a published poet and author and his science fiction novel, Sea of Dreams, imagined a future Data Age.