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Mindshift: Brian Solis on Transformative Leadership in a Digital Age (MDE596)

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Minter Dialogue with Brian Solis

In this 596th episode, I sit down with Brian Solis, a digital analyst, anthropologist, and futurist. We explore his journey from digital disruption expert to personal transformation advocate, discussing his latest book, "Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future." Brian shares insights on the rapid acceleration of digital adoption during COVID-19 and the subsequent challenges in true business transformation. We delve into the importance of self-awareness, humility, and empathy in leadership, particularly in an era of perpetual disruption. Brian offers a compelling perspective on the need for innovative, creative, and empathetic leaders to help unlock our collective potential. The conversation touches on societal issues, the crisis of meaning in work, and the lack of resilience in modern society, concluding with a call for new leadership at every level to navigate ongoing disruption.

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Minter Dialogue with Brian Solis

In this 596th episode, I sit down with Brian Solis, a digital analyst, anthropologist, and futurist. We explore his journey from digital disruption expert to personal transformation advocate, discussing his latest book, "Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future." Brian shares insights on the rapid acceleration of digital adoption during COVID-19 and the subsequent challenges in true business transformation. We delve into the importance of self-awareness, humility, and empathy in leadership, particularly in an era of perpetual disruption. Brian offers a compelling perspective on the need for innovative, creative, and empathetic leaders to help unlock our collective potential. The conversation touches on societal issues, the crisis of meaning in work, and the lack of resilience in modern society, concluding with a call for new leadership at every level to navigate ongoing disruption.

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