Futuristic Thinking

Definition: Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or predicting what has not been realized.

Futuristic thinkers have the ability to look past the events of today and into the possibilities of tomorrow. They can visualize compulsory new ideas about customers, products, services, strategies and business models. Tomorrow’s leaders will need to think further into the future, and implement ideas in a timely manner, to remain competitive in a world that will change faster than we can understand. In this section, you will learn skills needed to sharpen your ability to predict changes long before your competition.

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7 Powerful Results of Nuturing Innovation

By Dr. Evans Baiya

In my work, I hear a lot of reasons why people don't engage in innovation: "That's not part of my job description." "I'm not and idea person." "Innovation doesn

Innovation And The Future Of Performance Reviews

By Dr. Evans Baiya

In today’s fast-paced world, innovation must be the future of any company looking to compete and win market share.

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Nine Strategies for Being the Leader of You

By Jalene Case • 4 min read

Being a good leader of others starts with leading ourselves and yet, it’s still not a commonly discussed topic.

How to Strategize for Disruption

By Dr. Evans Baiya • 4 min read

The idea of creating a resilient strategy seems to come up in conversation again and again these days.

The Bedrock Of Successful Strategy: Purpose

Creating a long-lasting strategic foundation for your organization is not easy. Many leaders struggle in creating a successful strategy.

137. Emotions and the Quality of Our Thinking

• 26 min

Host Dale Dixon and TCL Author and Founder Ron Price discuss the role of emotion in our thinking as leaders.

Reframing ‘The Great Resignation’ As ‘The Great Opportunity’

By Dr. Francis Eberle

Asking what to do about the “Great Resignation” is the wrong question right now. A better question is, “How can we benefit from this shift?

Exclusive interview with Dr. Jeremy Graves, Director, Boise State University

By Dr. Jeremy Graves

Do you think a multigenerational workforce will shape the workplace of the future? How can you successfully attract, hire and retain the different generations?

The Value of Flexibility

By Dr. Lisa Aldisert • 1 min read

In today’s quasi-post-pandemic environment, certain skills have become more important for successful performance on the job. Leaders need to encourage these in

How to Break the 5 Habits That Hurt Ideation

By Dr. Evans Baiya

Many companies find it hard to prioritize ideation. Here are five ways to break the pattern and gather a wealth of ideas for your organization.