Business

Six Ways to Focus on the Future Today
If we know one thing about the future, it is that the future is coming and there is no way to stop time. Applying a future focus to present day practices aids leaders in not only surviving in the future, but thriving. Leaders play an important role in encouraging a future focus today.
By Sarah Skidmore
April 23, 2018
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by Sarah Skidmore
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Dr. Sarah Skidmore, DSL, MA (she/her/hers) is a leadership development consultant, leadership futurist, and online executive coach. Dr. Sarah’s passion for the future of leadership, work, and learning drive the perspective she brings to leaders. She is the creator of the Stronger People Leaders workbook and offers both online and on-site leader development programs
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