Future Shaper by Niamh O'Keeffe Summary
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In "Future Shaper," Niamh O'Keeffe delivers a leadership blueprint for uncertainty endorsed by World Economic Forum's Mark Spelman. Can you predict the future? O'Keeffe argues yes - by creating it yourself, transforming passive managers into proactive visionaries in our AI-driven fourth industrial revolution.
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The Art of Shaping Your Future When Everyone Else Is Just Reacting
In a world where disruption has become the new normal, traditional leadership approaches are crumbling under pressure. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has unleashed AI, blockchain, and other technologies that are transforming industries overnight. Add geopolitical instability, climate change, and shifting societal expectations, and you have the perfect storm that's overwhelming even seasoned executives. But what if the solution isn't adapting to change faster, but actually creating the future you want? This is the revolutionary premise of "Future Shaper" - that true leaders don't just respond to the future; they actively shape it. Drawing from 25 years advising chief executives, Niamh O'Keeffe presents a framework that transforms overwhelmed managers into visionary leaders who take control in uncertain times. The old ten-year strategic plans are dead. Today's leaders must operate under constant threat alert: disrupt or be disrupted.
Gaining Clarity: Defining Your Leadership Vision
The Art of Persuasion: Creating a Movement Around Your Vision
Persistence and Resilience: The Visionary's Superpower
Building High-Performance Teams That Execute
Building Your Leadership Platform and Influence
From Spectator to Creator: The Call to Shape Tomorrow
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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