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Love@Work: The Final Frontier of Empathy in Leadership

Fostering Profound Connections in the Workplace.

About this keynote

Love@Work is a groundbreaking keynote that addresses a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of workplace dynamics – love. This presentation delves into the concept of love in the professional realm, separating it from romantic or sexual connotations. It emphasizes the importance of love as a fundamental human need, the highest form of psychological safety for employees and empathy in leaders. Loving leadership exponentially escalates a foundation of trust that fosters creativity, productivity, and profitability in the workplace.

Key points

The Misconception of Love and Sex:
Debunking the myth that love and sex are inseparable, and advocating for the inclusion of platonic love in professional settings.
Humanizing the Workplace:
Countering the reductionist view of employees as mere ‘human capital’ and highlighting the multifaceted nature of human beings.
Love as a Business Imperative:
Discussing the impact of love on employee well-being, creativity, collaboration, and overall organizational performance.
Empirical Evidence:
Presenting studies that showcase the tangible benefits of a loving workplace, from improved health to increased productivity.
A Call for a Pro-Love Movement:
Encouraging a shift towards openly expressing appreciation and love in the workplace.

Learning outcomes

Understanding the distinction between platonic and romantic love in the workplace.
Recognizing the dehumanizing effects of viewing employees as mere resources.
Learning how love can be a powerful tool for enhancing employee well-being and productivity.
Gaining insights into practical ways to incorporate love in everyday professional interactions.
Empowering leaders and HR professionals to foster a culture of empathy and compassion.

Additional elements

The keynote offers a unique perspective, challenging traditional views on professional relationships.
This keynote includes real-world examples and empirical data to support its claims.
It is based on the bestselling book Love@Work by Dr. Corrie Block.
Attendees will be equipped with innovative strategies to enhance workplace culture and performance.

John Sanei, Keynote Speaker | 5x Best Selling Author

Aamer Sheikh, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Middle East

Dr. Justin James Kennedy, TEDx Speaker | Behavioural Neuroscience Professor

Richard Steward, Founder & CEO, Value Mastered

Marwa Kaabuour, International Best Selling Author | CMO

Hamza Taqi, Master Performance Consultant

Nicole Murray, Food and Beverage Training Manager, Atlantis Dubai

Alberto Araque, CEO e& enterprise IOT & AI

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“Love@Work” is a transformative keynote that redefines the boundaries of professional relationships. It invites leaders and HR professionals to embrace love as a vital component of workplace culture and dynamics, promising not just a more harmonious work environment, but also a significant boost to organizational success. This keynote is an essential step towards creating more empathetic, connected, and productive workplaces.

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