Futurist Insights
Critical (Uncritical) Questions
Do you sometimes ask difficult questions only to be met with silence?The issue might not be what you’re asking – but how. When questions feel like tests, people retreat, afraid of being wrong.
Be Reasonably Unreasonable
The people who change the world are the unreasonable ones.Seeing what at first doesn’t make sense. Not accepting the status quo. Innovating forward to solve what might initially seem unsolvable.
Strategically Tactical
I imagine this isn’t the first time you’ve heard of planning a strategy day.What about a tactical hour? It’s common to admire leaders for being strategic. While it’s rare to aspire to be known as a tactical leader.
A Quick Slow Note
Which meeting would you rather be in:“Okay everyone. We only have 60 minutes and we’ve got a lot to get through. I know everyone’s busy so let’s quickly get on with planning…”
Adaptive Leadership
Adapting to changing conditions requires being comfortable with new ideas that do not make sense.At first. To discover new ways forward we have to learn how to lean into the discomfort. Adapting our perspectives and associated decisions to shift with agility in uncertain environments.
Scale Aspiration into Action
Having a significant impact depends on setting significant goals. Throughout history people who have achieved success in their endeavours set their sights on going beyond expectations.
Progressive Thinking
Have you ever driven in rain so heavy you knew you really should not be driving? Remember how it felt. Barely able to see what was in front of you, every sense heightened, tensed for possible collision.
Summarise Intelligently
Do you sometimes click to confirm you’ve read the full terms and conditions… without actually reading them?! In other words, are you human?
