In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a thought-provoking discussion with John Smart, a globally renowned futurist, foresight consultant, and successful entrepreneur. As the author of Introduction to Foresight, Executive Edition: Personal, Team, and Organizational Adaptiveness, John Smart shares valuable insights on the criticality of foresight and adaptiveness in the face of exponential change. Delving deeper, he explores the importance of building practical skills and employing techniques to enhance foresight in daily planning and review. The conversation also highlights the transformative power of networks in adapting to complex systems, emphasizing the necessity of diversity in decision-making. Finally, John Smart expertly delves into the essential skills and capabilities leaders require to navigate the challenges of complex organizations through greater uncertainty.Some highlights:- The Surprising Power of Positive Thinking and Organizing Past Experiences.- Discovering the Hidden Art of Foresight: Predicting, Steering, and Shaping the Future.- Foresight: The Journey of Learning, Seeing, Doing, and Reviewing.- Unleashing Passion: How Your 20s and 30s Can Shape a Lifelong Calling.- How to Apply the Four Steps of Foresight.- Unveiling the Rewarding Secrets to Mastering Change and Adaptation.- Supercharge Your Skills: Unleashing the Potential of Digital Tools and Human-Machine Teaming.- The Game-Changer: Diversity in Decision-Making for Unleashing Team Power.- Empathy and Ethics: The Backbone of Thriving in Networked Environments.- Leadership Secrets: When Great Leaders Transform Complexity Into Character.Connect with John SmartJohn Smart on LinkedIn The Foresight Guide Introduction to Foresight, Executive Edition: Personal, Team, and Organizational Adaptiveness Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website