236. Principles of Leadership Foresight - Donna Dupont

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How can leaders navigate uncertainty and prepare for an unpredictable future? In episode 236 of IDEAS+LEADERS, we explore the power of strategic foresight, future literacy, and risk preparedness with Donna Dupont.Donna is an award-winning futurist, strategist, and Founder of Purple Compass, where she helps organizations anticipate change, mitigate risks, and build resilience in today’s fast-evolving world. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, public safety, defense, and security, she brings a unique perspective on how leaders can embrace uncertainty and drive transformation.In this episode, we discuss:· What it means to be a futurist and how leaders can think ahead· The difference between forecasting and strategic foresight· Why future literacy is a critical skill for leaders today· How organizations can overcome resistance to change and prepare for disruption· The key steps for leaders to building resilience and innovation in uncertain timesIn a world where change is constant, leaders who anticipate, adapt, and act will thrive. If you want to develop future-ready leadership skills, this episode is a must-listen!Connect with Donna Dupont & Purple Compass:Website: Navigate. Anticipate. Innovate. | Purple CompassLinkedIn: Donna Dupont | LinkedInThank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.

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