{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"302: How to Think Like a Futurist (Especially in a Hot Mess World) with Cecily Sommers","description":"  What does a futurist actually do, and how can understanding change make leadership and life feel less overwhelming? <p> In this episode, Erin talks with futurist Cecily Sommers about how change really works, why uncertainty feels so intense right now, and how leaders can stay grounded when planning horizons keep shrinking.  <p> Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll hear: -A futurist studies change, not to predict outcomes, but to understand patterns. <p>-The future is not figure-out-able. It is followable. <p>-All change moves in cycles of order, disorder, and re-order. <p>-Understanding change lowers anxiety and increases agency. <p>-Leaders need shorter horizons, more experimentation, and stronger inner stability. <p><p> <a href="cecilysommers.com">cecilysommers.com <\/a> <p>     <p> <a href="http:\/\/leadlikeafuturist.com\/">leadlikeafuturist.com <\/a> <p> <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Think-Like-Futurist-Changes-Doesnt\/dp\/1118147820">Book:Think Like a Futurist <\/a> <p> <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cecilysommers\/">LinkedIn: Cecily Sommers <\/a> <p> <p>If you\u2019d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie">https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie <\/a> <p>         <p>To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com <p> <br> <p><b>If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!<\/b><br><\/p> <br> <ul> <li><p> <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcausepodcast">Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) <\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/erin-hatzikostas\/">Follow Erin on LinkedIn <\/a>or <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erinhatzikostas\/" >Instagram<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bCAUSEPodcast">Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p>  <a href="https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/600ec8544ddf900016d517d1"> Take our simple, fun and insightful"What\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201dquiz<\/a><p><\/li><li>  <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers\/dp\/1736376535\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+do+youish&qid=1634564333&sr=8-1">Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book,"You Do You (ish)" <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/our-2-cents">Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/authentic-programs">Work with Us <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/b-you-shop">Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here <\/a><p><\/li> <br> <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p><\/em> <br> <p><b>Tweetable Comments<\/b><br><\/p> <li><p>\u201cThe future\u2019s not figure-out-able. It is only followable.\u201d <li><p> \u201cAll living systems function in cycles.\u201d <li><p>\u201cAnxiety goes down, and your agency goes up.\u201d <li><p> \u201cWe can\u2019t really change it, but we can observe it, respect it, and work with it.\u201d   ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"