The Power of Letting Go
Kevin Novak
Kevin Novak is the Founder & CEO of 2040 Digital, a professor of digital strategy and organizational transformation, and author of The Truth About Transformation. He is the creator of the Human Factor Method™, a framework that integrates psychology, identity, and behavior into how organizations navigate change. Kevin publishes the long-running Ideas & Innovations newsletter, hosts the Human Factor Podcast, and advises executives, associations, and global organizations on strategy, transformation, and the human dynamics that determine success or failure.
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