In an era of uncertainty and overwhelm, how can leaders make the workplace feel more like an oasis than a pressure cooker? In this episode of the Leading Up podcast, Dr. Rebecca Ray, EVP of Human Capital at The Conference Board, shares insights on building psychologically safe, inclusive, and energizing work environments. 🧠 She discusses how hybrid work impacts engagement, the weight today’s managers carry, and what employees and leaders can do to support each other and create truly human-centered workplaces. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Dr. Rebecca Ray 00:30 – Can the workplace be an oasis? 01:40 – Hybrid work and inclusive flexibility 03:00 – Why return-to-office mandates backfire 05:30 – The evolving role of leadership 07:00 – The manager burden: who supports the middle? 08:30 – Uplifting leadership from every level 10:00 – Redefining engagement for modern teams 12:00 – How to lead with calm in uncertain times 14:00 – Advice for building your career through reinvention 16:00 – Dr. Ray...