The Upside of Disruption

Artificial Intelligence, talent scarcity, a loneliness epidemic--it's time to rethink leadership for a post-AI world. Research shows that two-thirds of business leaders expect significant disruption to their business models over the next five years. Still, only one-third say they have the right mindsets, cultures, and capabilities to turn volatility into a tailwind for laser-like focus, strategic courage, and long-term value creation. In The Upside of Disruption: The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown , world-renowned disruption thinker Terence Mauri offers a breakthrough framework for shifting from a 'wait and see' to a 'challenge and explore' mindset. Disruption is the norm, and bold leadership is the answer. Historically, leaders were preservers of the status quo, but that model is broken, and too many of us are over-managed and under-led. Now, leaders must evolve into challengers of the status quo because the future isn't just about technology or trends. It's about mindsets and choices, too. This book guides readers on the journey of building a future-ready mindset of courage over conformity, prioritizing learning, growth, and reimagination-- the values we need to thrive in the unknown. When we crave the comfort of certainty we too often miss the upside of disruption. With the right mindset, it's possible to see the best is yet to come and that the future favors the brave. How can we take advantage of this opportunity to forge ahead? The Upside of Disruption describes the actionable, research-led principles leaders can harness to reenergize their organizations: unlearning the old ways, eliminating useless work, inspiring collective trust through courage and vulnerability, and beyond. This framework will help leaders in organizations of all sizes, in all industries, to create lightning speed value and agility in the face of extreme adversity. A must-read for the leaders of today and tomorrow.