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494: World-Renowned Futurist, Brian Solis, on the Mindshift Tomorrow's Leaders Need Today

Oct 23, 2024

Brian Solis, a world-renowned futurist and author, discusses transformative leadership techniques in this engaging conversation. He emphasizes the need for a 'Mindshift' to embrace AI-driven change and the importance of curiosity in leadership. Brian critiques traditional executive mindsets, advocating for a beginner's mind to unlock innovation. He shares insights on fostering creativity and building communities of change agents, urging leaders to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating the AI-First Frontier

01:32 • 9min

Embracing Wonder for Innovation

11:01 • 23min

Embracing Peak Experiences

33:46 • 8min

Embracing an AI-First Mindset

41:27 • 7min

Building a Community of Change Agents

48:09 • 2min

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 494, an interview with the author of Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future, Brian Solis. In this episode, Brian discusses the concept of 'Mindshift'—moving beyond industrial-era, business-as-usual mindsets to become a visionary for a future that has yet to emerge. He also explores the importance of a beginner's mind, emphasizing the need for curiosity and awareness in leadership, which opens the door to new possibilities and fosters innovation.

Brian Solis is a world-renowned futurist, keynote speaker, and author of over 60 industry-leading research publications and 8 best-selling books exploring disruptive trends, corporate innovation, business transformation, and consumer behavior.

Forbes has called him “one of the more creative and brilliant business minds of our time” and The Conference Board described Brian as "the futurist we all need now."

Brian serves as the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow where he leads vision, strategy, and program innovation for the company's global Innovation Centers. Brian also studies disruptive technologies, emergent trends, and market shifts to advise business executives on innovation and transformation strategies.

Brian continues to publish business and technology thought leadership in industry publications such as CIO, Forbes, and Worth, and has consistently been recognized as one of the world's leading thinkers in innovation, business transformation, and leadership for over two decades.

Get Brian’s book here: https://shorturl.at/KHi7j

Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future

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