My 2026 Predictions: Part Two
My 2026 Predictions: Part Two Two weeks ago I shared the first half of my 2026 predictions and today I am releasing the remaining five. These complete the full list of nine predictions for 2026 and while the signals are visible to anyone willing to look, the difference between organizations that merely respond to them and those that actively shape them will become obvious very quickly in the months ahead. Check it out and let me know if you agree! Want to read the full article? Click Here! Most leaders will enter 2026 reacting. I do not want to react. I want to see what is coming before it arrives. That is why we are bringing leaders together for the Surrender To Lead Summit on January...
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There’s a real benefit in dismantling the perceptions behind Gen Z or X, or whatever the next trendy label is! Citing extensive academic research from her book, Unfairly Labeled, Jessica provides a refreshingly enlightening and data-driven perspective on how multi-generational organizations can strip away stereotypes and and biases that hinder performance and prevent progress toward a common purpose.
