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HR Leadership, Scale-Ups, and the Future of Work with Simon Mulder

In this insightful episode, Simon Mulder shares his journey from software engineering to becoming a global HR leader. He explores how leadership styles evolve across large corporations and fast growing scale-ups, the real challenges behind mergers and acquisitions, and why many organizations struggle with integration and alignment.

Simon Mulder also draws powerful parallels between parenting and leadership, emphasizing transparency, adaptability, and long-term thinking. From corporate culture to continuous learning and strategic decision-making, this conversation offers practical insights for leaders navigating the future of work.

Key Topics Covered

  • HR leadership and organizational development
  • Corporate culture in scale-ups vs large enterprises
  • Leadership styles across growth stages
  • Mergers and acquisitions challenges
  • Parenting principles applied to leadership
  • Continuous learning and future-ready organizations

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmulder/?originalSubdomain=nl
2026-01-22 17:06