In this episode of the What's up with work tech? podcast, Tara Cooper and Dr. Meisha-ann Martin discuss the critical role of recognition in uncovering and validating skills in the workplace. They explore how personal experiences contribute to professional skills, the importance of self-awareness, and how recognition can celebrate the whole person. The conversation also delves into flexibility in the workplace, the cultural impact on skills development, and the role of leadership in fostering a skills-powered organization. They emphasize the need for technology and AI to provide real-time insights into skills and the importance of starting small in the journey towards becoming skills powered.