Futurist Insights


Logically Emotional

It’s common to think that business is controlled by logic.

Which is illogical. From careers to elections, many of the most significant decisions in our lives are strongly shaped by emotion.

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Selective Evidence

When a suggested strategy is declared to be “evidence-based” there’s almost always a critical word missing from that statement.

It’s not simply evidence-based. It’s selectively evidence-based.

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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.

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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…”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Elevate Your Thinking

The most important words in those questions are the first three: Do you think. In the AI era, the way we think is changing. Evolving.

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