727: High Inclusion Drives High Levels of Well Being - Dr. Serena Huang
Leadership Is Changing - A podcast by Denis Gianoutsos

What if the secret to sustainable leadership isn’t just innovation, but inclusion? Dr. Serena Huang, Chief Data Officer, AI keynote speaker, and author of The Inclusion Equation, joins Denis to reveal why the future of leadership depends on high inclusion and high well-being.From leading people analytics at giants like GE and PayPal to launching her global speaking brand, Serena shares her pivot from data scientist to purpose-driven entrepreneur. This conversation explores how AI and data, when fused with empathy and equity, can revolutionize the workplace, not just for performance, but for people.You’ll hear about the power of belonging, what wellbeing means in data terms, and why curiosity, not control, is today’s leadership superpower.Get To Know Dr. Serena Huang: Data Scientist Turned Leadership VisionaryFrom consulting to building people analytics teams at GE, Kraft Heinz, and PayPalWhy she left corporate for joy-driven public speaking and writingHow The Inclusion Equation became a bestselling blueprint for inclusive, data-led changeThe Critical Link Between Inclusion and Well-beingSerena’s research: Teams that feel included report higher health and wellnessInclusion and well-being must be a combined, not siloed, effortOverwhelming employees with disconnected initiatives leads to burnoutAI, Data, and the Curious LeaderYou can’t have AI without data, and leaders must be fluent in bothWhy curiosity, not expertise, is key to adopting AI successfullyPractical examples of wearable tech and meeting data shaping well-being strategiesHuman Skills Are Non-NegotiableThe best leaders double down on EQ, empathy, and presenceCOVID redefined leadership: from productivity to careInclusion includes rethinking how global teams handle time zones and meetingsThe Future of Work is Data-Informed and People-CenteredWhy leaders must communicate, even if their plans aren’t perfect“I don’t have time” is about priorities, not availabilityThe leadership of the future balances automation with authenticityKey Quotes:“If you feel more included, you feel healthier.” — Dr. Serena Huang“You will never have a fully baked plan because it will take three years. By then, we will be on ChatGPT 17.8.”— Dr. Serena HuangBook a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead 👩💻 Connect with Serena Website: www.datawithserena.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/serenahhuangphdConnect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: