Future Fit Leadership · 2026-07-19 · 38 min
Leadership today isn't just about managing people. It's about understanding people. In this episode of Future Fit Leadership , I am joined by global leadership and intercultural expert Monika Guzek, who has worked with leaders across more than 60 countries helping organisations navigate the complexity of diverse teams, cultural intelligence and human behaviour. Growing up in Poland during a period of extraordinary social and economic transformation shaped Monika's view of change, resilience and ambition. Since then, her career has taken her across Europe and Asia, giving her a rare perspective on what great leadership looks like across cultures and, perhaps more importantly, what it doesn't. We explore why relationships matter more than hierarchy, how curiosity has become one of the most valuable leadership skills, and why leaders often underestimate the impact their own behaviour has on those around them. Monika also shares her personal experience with burnout, the lessons she learned about slowing down, and why finding joy, both inside and outside work, is essential for sustainable leadership.
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