Mindshift - by Brian Solis (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The future isn't what it used to be... this is why we need unstoppable leaders help lead meaningful change and uncover brand new opportunities in a time of uncertainty. Every company faces an opportunity, and a need, to adapt for a post-industrial world, to create meaning in uncertainty, to add value in the lives of others, to embrace new ideas and possibilities, to continually learn, unlearn, and grow, and to help guide people in their journey adapt and thrive in this new future. But we don't need just any leader, especially those still rooted in industrial-era management, management hierarchies, and legacy mind-sets. We need a new genre of leaders, those who are inexperienced in leading transformation in a post-disruption world. This book will empower anyone who believes they can change the world for the better, and provide the tools, insights, and lessons they need ot become an unstoppable leader, in any role, in every capacity"--

Book Synopsis

National Bestseller!

Rethink Your Mindset to Reshape the Future

Every company needs leaders who can spot and seize on opportunities at a moment's notice. Every organization needs leaders who can rally teams together around new opportunities. Those who can see important, emerging trends foresee the coming disruption and harness those forces, translate them into actionable insights and motivation to fuel their company's march into the future rather than ignoring or running or hiding from opportunities.

In Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future, technologist, strategist, keynote speaker, and award-winning author Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, draws on his experience of leading initiatives that drive innovation and business transformation to deliver the empowering message that this is the time to change the world for the better. And that change starts with you.

In this book, you'll discover why legacy leadership continues to miss the mark and fail to adequately account for change and innovation, causing people to miss the winds of opportunity or threats of disruption until it's too late. Let this inspire, not frustrate you.

Within these pages, you'll gain access to the tools, insights, and lessons you need to become an unstoppable leader, regardless of your roles. You'll learn how to:

• Adapt for a post-industrial, AI-first world
• Find direction in uncertainty
• Spot and prioritize emerging trends
• Develop, spark, and embrace innovative ideas that create new value
• Learn to thrive in this new and shifting future Mindshift explains how you can make the mental shift to see past industrial-era business-as-usual mindsets, to become the visionary and voice for a future that doesn't yet exist. Embracing a mindshift opens your potential to new possibilities, breaking the shackles of the status quo, and unlocking alternative, more meaningful destinies.

Mindshift is perfect for anyone who knows a better future is possible, and who wants to make an impact, to reshape the modern business landscape, and develop the skills they need to thrive in a perpetual state of uncertainty. Mindshift is a can't-miss resource for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who cares about the future, their destiny, and the role they want to play in shaping tomorrow.

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Praise for Mindshift

"Mindshift is an essential read that reframes challenges as stepping stones to greatness. Embrace the unknown and become a leader who forges paths toward a better future. Brian Solis isn't just a trusted voice, he's a trailblazer who has repeatedly transformed organizations. This book is a powerful guide on 'how' to make a significant impact. Let this be your blueprint to inspire and lead the change our world desperately needs."
--Kara Goldin, Founder and Former CEO, Hint Inc.; Wall Street Journal bestselling Author of Undaunted; and Host of The Kara Goldin Show

"Brian Solis lays out an actionable plan for leaders to succeed in times of unprecedented change. This book gives you the tools to move your team forward regardless of the storms that come your way. You don't need extra funding, resources, or equipment to achieve big things in times of uncertainty...all you need is a Mindshift."
--Alison Levine, Adventurer, Explorer, and Mountaineer; New York Times bestselling Author of On The Edge; and Faculty, Thayer Leadership at West Point

"Step into the world of Mindshift, where leading futurist and expert trend-tracker Brian Solis presents a clearly written, highly prescriptive guide on mastering the art of foresight. While predicting the future may seem impossible, Solis proves otherwise in this must-read book!"
--Whitney Johnson, CEO, Disruption Advisors; and Wall Street Journal bestselling Author of Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company

"It's hard to argue against the need for a dramatic shift in how we think and act to thrive in a world reshaped by the disruptions of a world pandemic, OpenAI, and more. But how to actually do it remains a challenge. Brian Solis offers motivation and a guide to make change and innovation happen. Mindshift is an invaluable resource for leaders at all levels."
--Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School; and Author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well

"As Henry Ford is reported to have said, 'Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.' In this entertaining, optimistic and useful book, Brian Solis offers a way to break out of what's expected of you, to end limiting beliefs, and to get ready to learn and master things you might not have thought were possible with tools and approaches we probably have lying around the house! I particularly appreciate the deft interweaving of examples from business for sure, but also from popular culture and daily life. You won't want to miss this!"
--Rita McGrath, Author of Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen

About the Author

Brian Solis has been heralded by Forbes as 'One of the more creative and brilliant business minds of our time.' ZDNet called him 'One of the 21st century business world's leading thinkers.' Brian helps audiences understand the evolving, complex landscape of digital trends and how they impact our work, markets, and business over time. Brian humanizes each wave of emergent disruption to help audiences understand trends and see themselves productively shaping the future.