The Edge of Possibility: Fear, Curiosity and the Future of Leadership with John Hagel

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Luminary Lens, where heart meets strategy and stories spark transformation. Host Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff—a corporate marketing leader, salon curator, and founder of the Luminary Society—kicks off the series with John Hagel, acclaimed strategist and author of The Journey Beyond Fear.In this candid and thoughtful conversation, John shares why fear—not flawed strategies—is often the greatest obstacle to growth, and how emotional intelligence, curiosity, and community can unlock new potential in the age of AI. Drawing from decades of experience in Silicon Valley, he outlines what it means to lead with purpose in rapidly evolving environments—and why passion is often missing from the workplace.Rebecca brings her signature style of intentional conversation to explore the human side of transformation, making space for reflections that reach beyond business as usual.In this episode:Why fear is driving resistance in leadership and organizationsHow to cultivate the “Passion of the Explorer” to sustain impactWhy innovation demands emotional intelligence and creative riskA new model for strategy: Zoom Out to find the vision, Zoom In to make it realHow leaders can embrace transformation without triggering resistanceWhat it means to scale an “edge” and build toward a new core of growthIf you believe business needs more curiosity, courage, and humanity, this conversation is just the beginning.Join the conversation using #LuminaryLens.