by Neil | Jul 22, 2025 | Ambiguity, Complexity, Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet, Uncertainty, Volatility, VUCA
It has been nearly ten years since Rick Smyre and I published Preparing for a World That Doesn’t Exist—Yet with Changemakers Books. Over the past decade, we have used the book to train hundreds of emerging and established leaders at conferences, universities, keynote...
by Neil | Jan 7, 2025 | Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet, Transformational Change
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to profoundly impact civilization and the planet, offering transformative opportunities alongside significant challenges. While I believe the positives will outweigh the negatives, the risks are undeniable. Like nuclear and...
by Neil | Oct 22, 2024 | Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet, Transformational Change
Work is changing. Searching the phrase “the future of work” brings up a myriad of articles, research and predictions. We are entering a new historical period in which machines are and will be overtaking jobs traditionally done by humans. Making matters worse, we...
by Neil | Jul 10, 2023 | Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet, Transformational Change
I am out of control! Every day I am humbled by all the things out of my control…from family issues to work challenges to health complications or even the wake-up time of my cat; not to mention the whole world around me. I used to believe I had much more control than I...
by Neil | Jan 25, 2022 | Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet, Transformational Change
Saying we are in an era of discord is to state the obvious. There are great differences in how we think about politics, how to respond to the global pandemic, what entertainment is best or harmful, some wonder about the validity of science and how to care for the...
by Neil | Jul 2, 2021 | Books, Preparing For A World That Doesn't Exist-Yet, Transformational Change
I have written and talked a lot about change recently to people in my work life and with those in my personal life. Probably you have too. The pandemic and social justice protests have stirred a lot of talk about rethinking our life priorities, what we believe is true...
