Why Do We Lie? The Sequel Issue 180, October 3, 2024 Even the most optimistic among us must admit that we are living in an unprecedented and unpredictable public arena of deliberate misinformation and lies. It has become accepted behavior,…
The Necessity and Risk of Taking Sides in Change Issue 179, September 26, 2024 You believe you are an individual with principles. You consider yourself to be fair and an advocate of fair play. You follow your North Star, have…
The Power of Letting Go Issue 178, September 19, 2024 The Autumnal Equinox has made its annual appearance, and if you are anything like us, the change in seasons is bittersweet. On a simple level, we are leaving the sentimental…
Risk Management: Are You a Responder or Solver? Issue 177, September 12, 2024 We were recently invited to sit in on a cybersecurity simulation at a cybertech conference. The simulation was staged as an interactive exercise between the experts and…
How to Recognize Bad Intentions Issue 176, September 5, 2024 They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. So, is the road to paradise paved by bad intentions? As absurd as that may sound, being aware of…
Does Substance Always Matter? Issue 175, August 29, 2024 Style over substance. This is a matter of debate that keeps social commentators relevant – at least in their own eyes. And it’s the eyes, the optics, that seem to be…
The Power of Optimism in Organizational Storytelling Issue 174, August 22, 2024 We become the stories we tell as do organizations (companies, governments, non-profits and the like). The more we tell them and elaborate on the narrative, the more we…
Dynamics at Play: How to Leverage Determinants Issue 173, August 15, 2024 Last week we wrote on trends, cycles and determinants, giving a new twist on understanding the process of change and transformation. To quickly review, determinants are the underlying…
How to Navigate the Currents of Change: Trends, Shifts and Cycles Issue 172, August 8, 2024 In our rapidly evolving marketplace, distinguishing between fleeting changes and significant trends is crucial for organizational success. At 2040 Digital, we’ve long emphasized the…
Is Centrism an Opportunity? Issue 171, August 1, 2024 When was the last time you thought about centrism? It seems almost quaint in our increasingly polarized public discourse. William Butler Yeats wrote The Second Coming in 1919. The poem has…