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Built for the Storm: How Adaptive Leaders Rise When the World Falls Apart
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern
In a world on edge—where wars reshape global priorities, AI disrupts entire industries overnight, and economic uncertainty squeezes businesses and individuals alike—one thing is clear: disruption isn’t the exception, it’s the environment. And in that environment, rigid leaders break. Adaptive leaders win.
In this candid, no-theory-needed session, award-winning CEO, executive coach, and culture strategist Donald Thompson breaks down why adaptability isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s your survival strategy. The best leaders aren’t reactive; they’re relentlessly prepared. They flex, reframe, and lead with clarity—especially when the pressure’s on.
Drawing on decades of real-world leadership from boardrooms to startups, Don will show you how to turn uncertainty into momentum—and how to build the mindset, habits, and muscle to lead through chaos with confidence.
This isn’t another pep talk on resilience. It’s a blueprint for thriving when the rules change—and they always do.
You’ll walk away with:
- How to lead with curiosity instead of control—and why that drives better decisions
- What real resilience looks like (spoiler: it’s not about grinding yourself down)
- How inclusive leaders adapt faster—and build cultures where people want to stay
- Battle-tested frameworks to help you pivot, lead decisively, and stay relevant—starting now
In an era defined by disruption, adaptability isn’t optional—it’s your edge. Ready to lead like the future depends on it?
Meet the Speaker
Donald Thompson
Co-founder & CEO, The Diversity Movement
Donald Thompson, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 SE Award-winner, founded The Diversity Movement, a Workplace Options Company, to fundamentally transform the modern workplace through diversity-led culture change. Recognized by Inc., Fast Company and Forbes, Thompson is author of Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success, hosts the podcast “High Octane Leadership in an Empathetic World” and has published widely on leadership and the executive mindset. His latest book is The Inclusive Leadership Handbook: Balancing People and Performance for Sustainable Growth, co-authored with Kurt Merriweather, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation at The Diversity Movement. Follow Thompson on LinkedIn for updates on news, events and his podcast.
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The Inclusive Leadership Handbook: Balancing People and Performance for Sustainable Growth
The Inclusive Leadership Handbook: Balancing People and Performance for Sustainable Growth
The Inclusive Leadership Handbook is an essential resource for leaders who aspire to create inclusive work environments where individuals feel valued, inspired, and empowered. Packed with practical strategies and insights, this book challenges traditional notions of leadership and provides a roadmap for leaders to embark on their own transformative journey toward inclusive leadership excellence.