APAC Webinar: Leading from Anywhere - Driving Results in the Age of Distributed Work

This APAC-focused webinar brought together i4cp’s  Rob Cross, Mollie Lombardi, and host John Sutton to unveil findings from i4cp’s global study, Leading from Anywhere: Driving Results in the Age of Distributed Work. The insights—drawn from over 800 HR leaders worldwide, including a strong representation from the APAC region—highlighted the pressing leadership challenges and strategic shifts needed in a distributed work era.

John Sutton set the stage with context about i4cp’s research mission before turning the spotlight to Rob and Mollie, who shared eye-opening data on burnout, productivity gaps, and cultural transformation. With a blend of research-backed insights and practical advice, the session offered a blueprint for HR and business leaders to reimagine leadership in an era defined by flexibility, connection, and performance.

Key Topics Discussed

• Leadership Burnout is Accelerating—And Action is Urgent
  The demands of distributed work have pushed leaders to exhaustion. The study revealed concerning burnout trends and emphasized the need for proactive support systems.
• Distributed Work Requires a New Leadership Playbook
  Traditional leadership models fall short in remote environments. The session outlined a new, comprehensive framework that prioritizes influence, connectivity, and trust.
• Six Performance Levers That Yield 6X Results
  Top-performing leaders apply six specific practices that directly correlate with up to sixfold performance increases—these include network health, collaborative overload mitigation, and purposeful engagement.
• Boosting Low-Performing Leaders Can Spark a 32% Productivity Gain
  Rather than focusing only on top talent, equipping bottom-quartile leaders with the right tools and coaching delivers outsized returns across teams.
• Culture as a Catalyst: Healthy Leadership Cultures Drive 34% Higher Performance
  High-performing leaders don’t just manage—they curate culture. By intentionally shaping norms and behaviors, they amplify productivity and well-being.

Missed the live session? Watch the on-demand recording to explore these insights in depth, and download the executive brief to explore i4cp’s latest findings.

As with all i4cp APAC events, these insight sessions are exclusively for HR practitioners—vendors and consultants were not permitted to attend.