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Thinking about Tomorrow

In a world of increasing complexity and chaos, set against an environment of rapidly changing social norms and the ever-faster availability of information, the advantage will go to the leader whose organization has the best strategic-thinking radar and the best customer-focused market sensitivity. These attributes can only be developed and enhanced when the leader understands the importance of assembling a team with a varied set of rich and diverse experiences.

The words of the song made famous by the popular 1970s band Fleetwood Mac, and used very creatively by Bill Clinton as a presidential campaign mantra, “Don't Stop Thinking about Tomorrow,” could very well become the theme song for any leader who wants to guide ...

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