The Curious Advantage Podcast

#75 Curious about Futurism with Bob Johansen


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In this episode Simon Brown, Paul Ashcroft, and Garrick Jones are joined by futurist Bob Johansen, who brings nearly five decades of experience in forecasting what’s next. Together, they dive into the power of curiosity and "future-back" thinking in navigating today’s uncertain world. From VUCA to BANI, Bob unpacks the frameworks shaping how we understand complexity—and why generative AI is a game-changer for leadership.

Discover the essential skills leaders need for the future, including augmented clarity and bioengaging, and hear how cross-generational collaboration is key to thriving in disruption. With reflections on faith, hope, and decision-making in an age of ambiguity, this conversation offers a hopeful yet grounded roadmap for staying curious in the face of the unknown.

00:00 The Journey of a Futurist
03:11 Understanding the Role of a Futurist
05:51 Engaging with Future Signals
09:00 The VUCA and BANI World
11:53 The Impact of Generative AI
15:05 Curiosity and Future Leadership
24:01 Curiosity and Future-Back Thinking
25:52 Key Skills for Future Leadership
32:10 Practical Augmentation for Leaders
36:21 Faith and Hope in a Changing World
42:01 Cross-Generational Collaboration and Neuroscience
48:05 Optimism in a Frightening Future

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About The Curious Advantage Book
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

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