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LEADING IN THE FUTURE As the future grows ever more digital, leadership will need to be more human BY M. PELIN KOHN, PHD The author is the founding director of the new Center for Leadership at Norwich.
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nnovation starts with imagination. As others have said, “anything one man can imagine other men can make real.” It seems only a matter of time before the world embraces even more technological innovations that herald profound changes in society—from circular economies, brain nets, and space commerce to sensor-embedded clothing, a global empathy index, or an artificial intelligence-only web. The acceleration in innovation will offer numerous social, economic, and business opportunities for everyone. But how will the leaders of tomorrow effectively manage these opportunities for their organizations, business, and society? I see several critical skillsets the future will demand from its leaders. First, they will need technological, collective, and cultural intelligence. In addition, they will need foresight and the ability to think critically and strategically. They will also need to be more careful in creating a bet-
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