The Connected Leadership Podcast · 2026-06-08 · 21 min
When the pandemic hit, the instruction was simple: "Go home." But returning to a hybrid model? That's a complex, messy experiment full of grey areas. In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata chats to human potential expert Nikki Bush, dialing in from Johannesburg. They explore why the return to hybrid work is causing so much stress for both leaders and teams, and why standardising rules across an entire organisation often leads to disaster. Nikki shares practical strategies for navigating this new autonomy, emphasising the need for employees to act as "intrapreneurs." Discover why the number one hybrid trap is "meeting-itis," how to ensure your virtual one-on-ones aren't just tick-box exercises, and the profound difference a leader can make by truly seeing the essence of their team members beyond their job descriptions. If you're struggling to balance flexibility with productivity, this episode offers a roadmap for connection. What you will learn in this episode The Autonomy Shift: Why hybrid work requires employees to stop acting like traditional staff and start thinking like "intrapreneurs" who are solely responsible for their output.
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