When Experience Becomes the Obstacle: What Leaders Must Do Differently Why the leaders with the most to lose are often the slowest to move, and what to do about it. By Jennifer Vessels, CEO, Next Step | Author, Emergence If you’ve spent [...]
Right now, multiple cyclones of change are converging over the earth. AI is rewriting how work gets done. A new generation is rewriting what work means. Over-capitalistic greed is fueling unrest and geopolitical battles. Leaders are clinging to traditional playbooks while the [...]
From entry-level roles to the C-suite, people and organizations have long followed the Industrial Age model: optimize efficiency, climb the ladder, grow revenue, repeat. However… today AI can complete tasks once handled by entire teams; flexible talent models are replacing traditional structures; and [...]
In boardrooms, living rooms, and late-night conversations around the world, people are asking, ‘What's really going on in the world?’ and ‘What do I do now?’ Plans that seemed certain just months ago now feel like relics from another era. Those expectations for [...]
In a world that is constantly changing at exponential speed, people including business leaders must adapt to navigate through the storm of change quickly. When shifts happen or we are faced with a challenge, our human tendency is to react quickly based on [...]
Technology is no longer a choice—it’s the foundation of modern business. Across industries, AI, automation, and digital platforms are transforming how we work, interact with customers, and drive growth. Analysts predict that technological advancements will accelerate by 1000% over the next five [...]
Remember when the norm for most professionals involved long commutes, demanding bosses, and working with the limited tools provided by the company? While this may sound antiquated today, it was the reality for many just a few years ago. Over the past two [...]
In today’s rapidly changing landscape, the paramount challenge for corporate executives is ensuring their teams have the right skills and mindset to thrive today and tomorrow. The solution is not just about hiring the best technical skills. A truly future-ready team includes data [...]
We stand at the precipice of a transformative era—a tipping point of change where six generations, spanning from the Silent Generation to Gen A (those as young as five years old,) hold a place, voice, and influence on society. This convergence of generations [...]
Innovation has top of corporate agendas for over a decade – often with limited results despite leadership training programs, the establishment of innovation hubs, joint ventures, and hackathons for inspiration and insight. While companies invested $358 billion in corporate training in 2020, with [...]
