The End of Work as We Know It | Tim Figley and Mark Lomoncha | TEDxColumbiana
The game has changed. Work as we’ve known it—defined by hierarchies, bosses, and tug-of-war cultures—is no longer enough. Today’s world demands something more: high-performance team members who are digitally engaged, fueled by real-time feedback, and connected to performance that aligns with their purpose and career aspirations. This talk introduces four essential shifts to help organizations and individuals move from outdated work models to purpose-aligned, high-performance systems. The future belongs to those who unleash human potential in real time. Dr. Tim Figley is an organizational culture strategist, researcher, keynote speaker, and author with extensive expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and team development. As the founder of TeamsWork, he provides strategies for alignment, execution, and team chemistry to boards, executive teams, nonprofits, and family businesses. He has led award-winning initiatives, including guiding Ohio’s top-ranked community bank through a culture-shaping transformation and co-authoring The Industrial Athlete Operating System™, which received NAM’s 2024 Transforming Business Cultures award. He holds an MBA and a doctorate in transformational leadership, with research focused on resolving conflict in family businesses. Additionally, he co-authored Faith Through the Fog with his uncle Fran to offer hope and perspective to those navigating grief.Mark Lamoncha is an award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, author, and visionary in advanced manufacturing. As CEO of Humtown for over 40 years, he has transformed a third-generation family business into a national leader in 3D sand printing, attracting attention from MIT, the Fraunhofer Institute, and CNBC. Under his leadership, Humtown earned the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2020 Manufacturer of the Year and 2024 Transforming Business Cultures awards. Mark invented the Visual Earnings System™ and authored The Industrial Athlete Operating System, reshaping how businesses develop talent and culture. Appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to Ohio’s State School Board, Mark connects education and industry to build sustainable career pipelines. A lifelong Columbiana resident, his mission is to empower people and communities to thrive through purpose-driven high performance. 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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