Why you should stop trying to 'fit in' at work | Lucia Franchi | TEDxFiesole
What if we treated our organizations like living ecosystems, nurturing them with the same care, patience, and intention as a flourishing garden? In this insightful talk, Leadership Coach Lucia Franchi draws on 25+ years of global corporate experience to explore how leaders can cultivate thriving workplaces through empathy, authenticity, and conscious growth. With vivid metaphors and practical wisdom, Lucia guides us to rethink leadership not as control, but as care, where people are seen, heard, and empowered to bloom. A fresh perspective for anyone ready to grow the kind of company culture where purpose, performance, and people flourish in harmony. Lucia Franchi is a Leadership Coach dedicated to empowering emerging leaders worldwide. With over 25 years of global experience in senior leadership roles across diverse industries, Lucia now coaches individuals and teams, combining empathy with practical strategies to unlock potential, inspire authentic leadership, and drive meaningful change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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