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In this conversation, futurist Robert B. Tucker explains why today's change is fundamentally different from anything we've faced before and why incremental thinking no longer works in the Age of Acceleration. Drawing from his new book, Build a Better Future: Seven Mindsets for the Age of Acceleration, Tucker explores what it truly means to "disrupt yourself," how leaders can stay ahead of powerful MegaForces like AI-driven job disruption, and why human agency and flourishing have become as critical as innovation itself. He shares lessons from leaders who most shaped his thinking, offers practical ways to build a preparedness mindset, and introduces his DITO framework, a simple but powerful tool for making clearer, future-focused decisions in uncertain times.

Robert B. Tucker is a globally recognized futurist, innovation advisor, author, and keynote speaker who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders anticipate change and build future ready organizations. A former journalist, he began his career interviewing the world's leading futurists, which sparked a lifelong focus on how high performing organizations turn ideas into growth amid rapid disruption. Tucker has spoken in all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries, advised organizations ranging from Microsoft and American Express to government and trade associations worldwide, and is the author of multiple influential books on innovation and leadership. A Forbes contributor, he has appeared on CBS News, CNBC, Bloomberg, and PBS, and is known for blending original research, vivid storytelling, and practical frameworks that help leaders see further up the road and act with confidence in the Age of Acceleration.

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AI is moving fast, and it's natural to wonder what that means for our jobs. Join us for a reassuring look at why many careers aren't going anywhere. Jobs that depend on human connection, creativity, good judgment, and hands-on skills—like nursing, teaching, skilled trades, art, and leadership—are especially hard to replace.

 Dr.. "Cat" Greenberg shares how the future of work is less about replacement and more about focusing on what humans do best naturally: empathy, adaptability, and solving real-world problems to become "Future Proof".

We cover Cathy's diverse background, her books, work with first responders, cutting-edge DNA research and what she is most excited about these days.

Join us for a reassuring look at why many careers aren't going anywhere.

Dr. Cathy Greenberg, PhD is a fearless empath, scientist of happiness, and one of the world's leading authorities on emotional intelligence, leadership, and human performance under pressure. With more than 25 years of experience working across Fortune 100 companies, healthcare systems, government agencies, and elite military and public safety organizations, she is known for translating cutting-edge neuroscience, behavioral science, and positive psychology into practical tools leaders can actually use—especially when things get messy.

A #1 best-selling author, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Dr. Greenberg has advised senior leaders, boards, and special operations communities on how to build courage, resilience, and emotional stamina in high-stakes environments. Her work bridges science and real life, helping leaders master fear, regulate stress, and lead with clarity, compassion, and conviction when it matters most. 

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Lee Ellis is Founder and President of Leadership Freedom® LLC and FreedomStar Media®. He is an award-winning author, leadership consultant, and expert presenter in the areas of leadership, teambuilding, and human performance. His past clients include senior executives from Fortune 500 companies and C-level leaders in telecommunications, healthcare, the military, and other business sectors.

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF LEADING WITH HONOR®? The goal isn't perfect leadership, but it's agreeing that we all want to authentically lead with honor. We help leaders grow in character, courage, and commitment and learn new skills based on their natural behavior that will help them develop the next generation in the areas of responsibility, accountability, and resilience. His latest book is entitled Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability.

Quiet quitting is a term we spoke about last show, it is taking social media by storm. Recently there have been articles in Fortune, Washington Post, NPR, Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and Linkedin. We will look at additional Emotional Intelligence leadership skills and tools to deal with Quiet Quitting such as your leadership style, trust assertiveness, and feedback. Fortune defines quiet quitting as you're still performing your duties, but you're no longer subscribing to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be your life, …So, you're doing the minimum to avoid burnout." Today still dealing with pandemic flexibility is the key, people value flexibility as much as a 10% pay increase the Work from Home Research Project found. We will look at: 1) What is behind Quiet Quitting? 2) How Emotional Intelligence leadership can help and 3) Zoom in a few actions that you and your team can take to minimize it.

With Drs. Nadler and Greenberg. "Quiet Quitting" is a term taking social media by storm. Recently there have been articles in Fortune, Washington Post, NPR, Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and LinkedIn. Gallup Research has found that 50% of the US workforce is quiet quitting. Actively engaged employees have dropped to 32% and it is most significant in employees under 35; the Millennials and Generation Z. They found the engaged employees in their research group dropped by 6 pts while disengaged increased by 6 pts. Fortune reported that TikTok user @zkchillin defines " 'quiet quitting' as you're still performing your duties, but you're no longer subscribing to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be your life, …So, you're doing the minimum to avoid burnout." We will look at: 1) What is Quiet Quitting? 2) What are some of the causes 3) How Emotional Intelligence skills can help, and 4) Actions that you can take to minimize it, like Self-Awareness, Trust, Stress Tolerance, Empathy, and Assertive Skills. For free EI Tools www.emotionalbrilliance.com/academy

Luke Owings is the Vice President of Product at Abilitie, a leadership development company that offers virtual mini-MBAs and business simulations that help senior executives from companies around the world build leadership skills and improve strategy execution. Since 2015, they have taught 25,000+ executives in over 50+ countries, and their clients include Fortune 500 companies such as PayPal, Marriott, Coca-Cola, GE, and Southwest Airlines. In 2020, Abilitie was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies and Inc. Best Work-Places In America. Before joining Abilitie, Luke was an Expert Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, which is a trusted advisor to two-thirds of the Fortune 1000 businesses and governments around the world. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School and was also a Teaching Fellow for Harvard University's undergrad economics class.

Our guest is Dr. Lois Phillips, a former university administrator, then strategic planning consultant to organizations across sectors, and a communications consultant who studies gender differences in speaking and leading. She's just published The History of Women Speakers: When Women Spoke up, they changed History and co-authored two books with Dr. Anita Perez Ferguson in the Women Seen and Heard series. Dr. Phillips' experience in strategic planning facilitation allows her to think broadly about the social trends and their impact on corporate culture, and the leadership team's role in messaging about corporate values as the organization grows and evolves. As a community leader, she has won awards for her work in affirmative action and diversity and has had op-ed columns published on current issues such as the economy, the media, and women in politics. You can find her resources, books, and links on www.loisphillips.com

Studies have found that 40-60% of high-performing employees fail or underperform when appointed as managers within their first two years on the job. Such situations are This is costly for both the managers as well as the organizations that lose talent and productivity. The cause of this high rate of failure is due to the vast majority of new managers never receiving the leadership training they desperately need to succeed in their role. Ramona Shaw runs The Leadership Accelerator, a 12-week program that coaches first-time managers to become confident and competent leaders who deliver results and who people love to work with. She has helped hundreds of new managers at startups and leading companies — including Google, Twitch, Asana, Lionsgate, and Dropbox — successfully transition into leadership roles. Before becoming a leadership coach, Ramona worked at Partners Group, a global private markets firm with $127B in assets under management and over 1,500 professionals across 20 offices worldwide. At the firm, Ramona moved from a Junior Financial Analyst to Vice President in under six years

Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has been named by Thinker's 50 as one of the world's top 50 coaches and the number one coach for women and is ranked number 5 among the world's thought leaders by Global Gurus. Sally's most recent book, How Women Rise, co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. It became the top-seller in its field within a week of publication and rights have been sold in 19 languages. Hear the 12 behaviors that keep women stuck. Sally's next book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace, will be published in February 2023. Previous books include The Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership, Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work, and The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations, which is credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business. For over 30 years, Sally has delivered leadership workshops and keynotes for companies, partnership firms, and associations around the world.

After surveying more than one million employees at a wide range of companies, New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton found that gratitude—when done right—is the easiest, fastest, cheapest way that managers can boost performance and employee engagement. Yet it's also one of the most misunderstood and misapplied skills in business. Gostick and Elton solve the mystery of this "gratitude gap" in their new book LEADING WITH GRATITUDE: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results (March 3, 2020; HarperBusiness). Their research shows that very few bosses intentionally bully. The problem is usually misperception or lack of awareness. These leaders have no idea how hard their people work, what challenges they face, or how much they would benefit from sincere and explicit gratitude. They also don't know how to show gratitude effectively or sincerely.