EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 30 MIN
AI, Disruption, and the Future of Business | Daniel Burrus on Anticipating Change
from Plot Twist Radio · host Erin Egnatz
What if the future wasn’t something you simply reacted to—but something you could anticipate and shape?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Nevius sits down with Daniel Burrus, world-renowned futurist, strategic advisor, and bestselling author of Flash Foresight and The Anticipatory Organization. Daniel has advised Fortune 500 companies, global leaders, and major organizations on how to navigate technological disruption and identify opportunities before they become obvious.During this fascinating conversation, Daniel explains how individuals and businesses can learn to predict change, solve seemingly impossible problems, and leverage emerging technologies like AI without losing the human element that drives innovation.Daniel also shares insights from decades of research into technological trends, including how identifying “hard trends” and “soft trends” can help leaders anticipate the future instead of simply reacting to it.In this episode, we discuss:• Why AI should augment human intelligence—not replace it• The difference between hard trends and soft trends and why they matter• How leaders anticipate disruption before it happens• Why sometimes the best solution is to skip the problem entirely• The power of storytelling in business, innovation, and leadership• How anyone can develop the mindset of a futuristIf you’re interested in technology, innovation, AI, business strategy, or the future of leadership, this episode will completely change the way you think about what’s coming next.Learn more about Daniel Burrus and access his free AI strategy resources at burrus.com and aistrategyreport.com.
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What if the future wasn’t something you simply reacted to—but something you could anticipate and shape?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Nevius sits down with Daniel Burrus, world-renowned futurist, strategic advisor, and bestselling author of Flash Foresight and The Anticipatory Organization. Daniel has advised Fortune 500 companies, global leaders, and major organizations on how to navigate technological disruption and identify opportunities before they become obvious.During this fascinating conversation, Daniel explains how individuals and businesses can learn to predict change, solve seemingly impossible problems, and leverage emerging technologies like AI without losing the human element that drives innovation.Daniel also shares insights from decades of research into technological trends, including how identifying “hard trends” and “soft trends” can help leaders anticipate the future instead of simply reacting to it.In this episode, we discuss:• Why AI should augment human intelligence—not replace it• The difference between hard trends and soft trends and why they matter• How leaders anticipate disruption before it happens• Why sometimes the best solution is to skip the problem entirely• The power of storytelling in business, innovation, and leadership• How anyone can develop the mindset of a futuristIf you’re interested in technology, innovation, AI, business strategy, or the future of leadership, this episode will completely change the way you think about what’s coming next.Learn more about Daniel Burrus and access his free AI strategy resources at burrus.com and aistrategyreport.com.
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