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Robert Lamb

Global Head of Talent Acquisition | Careem, Ex-Uber, Apple & Merrill Lynch

Secret sauce of exceptional professionals? Self-Awareness & Compassion!

“You can wait and hope that organizations will take action. But my question consistently would be is ‘What are you as an individual doing about it, whether that’s your education, the climate, or AI?’”

Self-awareness, compassion, and agility in professional success, the evolving education system, and the impact of AI on job creation and skill development.

Robert Lamb emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and values in navigating professional challenges. He discusses the need for partnerships between organizations and educational institutions to better prepare future talent and highlights the critical role of psychological safety and trust in the workplace. Robert also addresses the individual responsibility in sustainability efforts and the significance of incremental change.

Key Moments:

00:00 Seeking self-understanding as a child.

07:23 Information access brings benefits and challenges.

12:03 Define values for consistent decisions.

17:45 Education system needs rapid evolution.

23:34 Tangible skills and clear goals drive success.

35:01 AI specialization in industries.

39:41 AI agency: acceptance or fight.

43:08 Self-awareness, impact, and action for success.

Connect with Robert Lamb:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwilliamlamb/

Website: https://www.careem.com/

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