Human-First Leadership: The Catalyst for Real Change

Dan Riley, Co-Founder of RADICL, argues that the real competitive edge in the future of work isn’t algorithms — it’s empathy, trust, and openness. In his PeopleFirst Summit ’25 session, “Human-First Leadership,” Dan explains why empathy is not a soft skill but a catalyst for trust, creativity, and real change. Drawing on his experience with RADICL, an AI-native platform built around people and purpose, he shares how leaders can rediscover the human heartbeat within organisations. Dan’s session is a call for strategic courage: to lead with vulnerability, listen deeply, and design environments where people feel safe, inspired, and empowered to give their best. For leaders navigating disruption and digital acceleration, this talk provides clarity and conviction. Watch on-demand to see how technology and humanity can amplify one another.