This is an excerpt from Authority Magazine, one of the most in-depth interviews Brian Solis has ever conducted.

In the interview, Cynthia Corsetti and Brian explored how leaders must rethink their approach to innovation, disruption, and transformation in an era where AI, automation, and customer expectations are evolving at breakneck speed. They also crack the cover to Brian’s new book Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future.

Here are some key takeaways:

🔹 AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a collaborator.
🔹 Incremental change is no longer enough.
🔹 Experience is the next competitive edge.
🔹 The biggest risk? Standing still.

The Future is Faster Than You Think: Brian Solis of ServiceNow On How Leaders Are Preparing for The Innovations, Disruptions, and Strategies That Will Define Tomorrow

Adopt a Beginner’s Mindset: The first step in preparing for disruption is letting go of what you think you know. A beginner’s mindset allows you to approach challenges with curiosity, humility, and openness to new possibilities. Leaders must constantly unlearn outdated paradigms and embrace new ways of thinking. As I write in Mindshift, the most dangerous phrase in times of disruption is, “This is how we’ve always done it.”

The pace of change is accelerating, with innovations and disruptions reshaping industries faster than ever. Leaders must not only anticipate these changes but also develop strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape. How are forward-thinking leaders preparing for the technologies and challenges of tomorrow? What strategies are they putting in place today to ensure success in the future? As part of this series, we are interviewing Brian Solis.
Brian Solis serves as the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow where he drives vision, strategy, and insights for the company’s Office of Innovation with Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer. Brian partners with customer executives and ServiceNow leaders to advise on disruptive trends and next-generation innovation and business transformation strategies.

Brian is a world-renowned futurist, 9x best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. He is the author of over 60 widely read research reports that explore the future of business and industries, disruptive technologies, and important consumer shifts. He has consistently been recognized as one of the world’s leading thinkers in innovation, business transformation, and leadership for over two decades. Brian continues to publish business and technology thought leadership in industry publications such as HBR, Fast Company, CIO, Forbes, and Worth.

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series. Before we dive into our discussion, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you share with us the backstory about what brought you to your specific career path?

Please read the full interview at Authority Magazine.