415 Leading Through Super Shifts: Thriving in the Age of Intelligence with Ja-Nae Duane & Steve Fisher

What happens when the playbook for leadership no longer applies? In this thought-provoking conversation, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Ja-Nae Duane, co-authors of Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence. With decades of experience in executive foresight, systems thinking, and organizational transformation, the duo brings clarity and urgency to what senior leaders must confront in this new era. Rather than relying on trend-chasing or tech hype, Fisher and Duane challenge leaders to understand the structural shifts reshaping leadership, work, and society. From AI-driven augmentation to generational drift and collapsing institutional trust, the conversation explores how exponential change is converging across systems—and why most organizations are woefully unprepared. What makes this episode stand out is its strategic lens on real leadership adaptation. The guests don’t just talk about what’s coming—they focus on how executives should respond. They offer a framework for leadership in the age of intelligence and make a powerful case for why foresight, anti-fragility, and systemic thinking aren’t optional—they’re now prerequisites. You’ll walk away from this episode with a deeper understanding of the nine “super shifts” shaping the future—and a sharpened sense of what your organization and leadership team must start doing now. If you’re serious about designing future-ready strategy and building adaptive leadership capability, this episode is essential listening. Actionable TakeawaysYou"ll learn why your past leadership success patterns could now be liabilities—and what to do about itHear how to build anti-fragility into your team’s mindset, especially during uncertainty and disruptionYou"ll explore the five traits of future-fit leadership, and why adaptability matters more than controlDiscover how to integrate AI not just as a tool—but as a collaborative force inside your teamHear why scenario planning must evolve into “spectrum foresight”—and how the best leaders are already using itYou"ll be challenged to rethink your assumptions about leadership structure, generational norms, and centralized powerLearn what “the paralysis of the present” means—and how it silently stalls innovation at the highest levelsSee how real leaders are designing for flexibility at the system level—not just reacting to tech shiftsExplore ways to confront fear inside your organization—and turn it into a driver for learning and growthUnderstand why leaders who wait for certainty are falling behind—and what it takes to move without a map Connect with Ja-Nae Duane and Steve Fisher Super Shifts Book Website  Ja-Nae Duane LinkedIn  Steve Fisher LinkedIn  Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website