In this episode of 'The Wisdom of Show,' host Simon Bowen engages in a deep conversation with accredited futurist Dr. Ben, exploring the dynamic and rapidly changing landscape of leadership in modern times. Dr. Ben, formerly the head of the future of work at PwC Australia and an award winner for his work in the Asia Pacific region, delves into the principles of futurism and explains why traditional business strategies may be flawed in our fast-paced world. The discussion touches on the importance of foresight, adaptive mindsets, technology trends, climate change impacts, generational shifts, and the ethical implications of AI. Dr. Ben also offers actionable insights for leaders to remain authentic, embrace vulnerability, and leverage emerging technologies, while maintaining the human touch in their organizations. This engaging episode seeks to inspire leaders to be proactive stewards of their resources and to prepare thoughtfully for an ever-evolving future.

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Here's what you're in for:

00:00 Introduction to the Wisdom Show

00:19 The Need for a Renaissance of Wisdom

00:44 Understanding the Role of a Futurist

01:26 Flaws in Traditional Business Strategy

02:30 The Concept of Foresight in Business

03:39 The Importance of Trends in Future Planning

05:40 The Impact of Technology on the Future

15:17 Leadership in a Technological World

25:55 Mentoring and Removing Barriers

26:19 Retaining Humanity in the Age of AI

27:29 The Role of Leaders in Technology Adoption

30:26 Future Work Environments and Trends

35:42 Ethical Dilemmas of AI

41:23 Preparing for the Future

45:54 Quickfire Questions with Ben

49:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Ben Hamer

Dr Ben Hamer is an accredited futurist, where he was recently awarded the number one thought leader for the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific.

Formerly the Head of Future of Work at PwC Australia, Ben has undertaken work and research around the world, including time spent leading critical projects at the World Economic Forum as well as being a Visiting Scholar at Yale University. He is an Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law, a Board Member for the Australian HR Institute - where he was appointed as the youngest Non-Executive Director in the organisation’s history, and an elected Board Member at Netball NSW.

Ben has been an Ambassador for LinkedIn, Meta, and Officeworks as well as advised clients like Telstra, NSW Government, Seek, Microsoft, Australia Post, HESTA, and more.

A sought after media commentator and keynote speaker on future trends, Ben is also the host of The ThinkerTank Podcasts, produced by DM Podcasts, which is all about making you the most interesting person at your next dinner party!

About Simon Bowen

Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is quite simply that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world.

However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.

A sought-after speaker, facilitator and advisor to global leaders, Simon has demonstrated the efficacy of his line...

Dr. Ben Hamer’s insights on the Future of Work

The Wisdom Of... with Simon Bowen

Dr. Ben Hamer’s insights on the Future of Work