RAPPORT // Is a State of Flow the Answer to the World’s Biggest Problems?
The UN IPBES report and Nestle sustainability announcement show we are starting to solve the most pressing global issues through a state of flow...
Is Your Business Resilient to Unforeseen Disruptions?
As you look inside your organization, are your people prepared for the known threats and willing to fight through unforeseen disruptions that may impact...
RAPPORT //Notre Dame and M87 Sit at the Axis of Knowledge and Time
Information spreads in near real-time. The Notre Dame fire and the first real image of the M87 black hole reveal the relationship between time...
Spotlight Session with Beth Comstock from Future Shock Forum
Deb Westphal talks with Beth Comstock about the organizational transformation she led at GE through the rediscovery of the company culture.
U.S. National Security Hinges on Robust Manufacturing
The U.S. manufacturing capabilities continue to fall behind other global superpowers, putting our national security at risk, but a solution exists.
Business Resilience is Vital to Success and Survival
No business is ‘too big to fail,’ and none are immune to catastrophe. A realistic business resilience approach is the only way to avoid...
RAPPORT // Greta Thunberg is Saving the World with Courage and Connectivity
Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and in so doing has proven the power of hyperconnectivity...
RAPPORT // Are you Making the Most of Your Annual Strategic Planning?
As the operating environment shifts rapidly, here are five annual strategic planning activities leaders can use to address varying rates of change.
An Alternative to Cost-Benefit Analysis for Smarter Military Investments
The Department of Defense (DOD) is revising its military R&D and investment strategies to pursue more future value. This is the right approach.
RAPPORT // In Praise of Heidi Toffler – a Dream Crazier Paragon
The Nike Dream Crazier ad campaign offers a platform to convey the admiration and gratitude I feel for Heidi Toffler, who passed in February.
Your Future Hinges at the Balance of Risk and Opportunity
Your risk profile hinges on factors like the nature of the industry and the maturity of your organization. It also hinges on your ability...
RAPPORT // Greta Thunberg is Proof. World Leaders Need New Mental Models.
At Davos 2019,the voice of young Greta Thunberg rose above the others and proved to world leaders that new mental models are needed to...