Success Story with Scott D. Clary Lessons - How Fear Reshapes Global Economy and Society | John Hagel - Center for the Edge Chairman
Oct 22, 2025
John Hagel, Chairman of the Center for the Edge and a visionary researcher, dives into the pervasive impact of fear on the global economy and individual behavior. He discusses how escalating competition and rapid technological change foster a culture of short-term thinking and anxiety. Hagel introduces three transformative pillars—narrative, passion, and platform—aimed at overcoming fear and cultivating resilience. He emphasizes the importance of open narratives as a call to action, encouraging listeners to redefine success through purpose and supportive communities.
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Mounting Global Performance Pressure
- Global forces like intensifying competition, accelerating tech change, and cascading disruptions are creating mounting performance pressure.
- John Hagel argues these forces make fear a rational response that drives short-term thinking.
Fear Drives Short-Term Business Thinking
- Short-term focus in business often stems from fear and lack of time to look ahead.
- Hagel's research at the Center for the Edge pushed executives to study long-term forces to find opportunities.
Jobs Compete Globally Now
- Globalization and digital connectivity broaden competition so workers everywhere can now compete for the same jobs.
- Hagel cites reduced trade barriers and remote hiring as key drivers of that pressure.