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We’re more connected than ever. So why do so many leaders—and teams—feel disconnected?
In this episode of People First!, Morag speaks with Rhea Ong-Yiu about the growing gap between doing work and actually connecting at work.
They explore:
- Why transformation doesn’t happen as quickly as leaders expect
- The difference between “doing” and “being” in leadership
- Why structure doesn’t restrict people—it can liberate them
- How AI is amplifying the need for human connection
- The role of community in creating meaningful work
- Why showing up matters more than joining another platform
This isn’t about adding more to your day. It’s about changing how you show up in it.
- (01:55) - From expectations to finding your own path
- (03:39) - The human side of transformation
- (04:38) - Why change doesn’t happen overnight
- (05:53) - Structure vs hierarchy—what actually works
- (06:30) - Creating space for co-elevation
- (09:08) - AI and the rising need for human connection
- (10:22) - “Doing” vs “Being” in leadership
- (14:10) - The shift toward community-led work
- (16:07) - Building meaningful connection in a digital world
- (18:41) - Why disconnection isn’t about location
- (20:15) - Generosity as a leadership practice
- (21:47) - The power of small, intentional actions
- (22:14) - Leadership lessons from Coco
