DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations 241: Why 52 Countries Say Hope Is Your #1 Dental Leadership Tool
Sep 18, 2025
Join futurist Seth Mattison, founder of FutureSight Labs, as he explores why hope is the key leadership tool in times of disruption. He discusses the interplay between hope, agency, and leadership vision, emphasizing how these elements help teams shape a better future. Seth also shares insights on how entrepreneurship fosters personal growth and introduces the IDOPE framework for maximizing actions. Plus, he highlights the need for human connection in the age of AI and promotes regenerative practices to enhance leadership without burnout.
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Farm Roots Shaped His Futurism
- Seth grew up on a fourth-generation Minnesota farm and learned constant reinvention from farming.
- He connects that entrepreneurial risk-taking to his work spotting futurist trends for leaders.
Hope Is The Top Leadership Need
- Gallup found across 52 countries that followers want one thing most from leaders: hope.
- Seth Mattison argues leaders must combine hope with agency so people believe tomorrow can be better and they can make it so.
Give People Vision And Agency
- Help your team see a hopeful vision and give them real agency to shape it.
- Embed ownership in culture so people feel empowered to co-create the future.