Yearly Archives: 2025

In the late 1980s, the Cold War ended, and a new concept emerged to help leaders make sense of the shifting geopolitical landscape. That concept was VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. It became the go-to framework for understanding instability and navigating the modern world.

When you feel anxious about your performance, remind yourself that your anxiety is the very thing driving you to perform well.

Remember VUCA? That old acronym that every consultant put on the first slide of their decks, but it’s now about as relevant as MySpace. According to futurist Jamais Cascio, we’ve now entered the BANI era—Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible. 

Becoming a Futurecaster isn't optional for tomorrow's leaders—it's imperative. As organizations navigate increasingly complex challenges, the ability to cast a compelling vision, adapt swiftly, innovate consistently, build strong relationships, and demonstrate resilience will separate successful leaders from the rest.

The age of VUCA is over. The framework has changed. BANI is the mirror reflecting the new reality. Brittle systems, anxious people, nonlinear outcomes, and incomprehensible complexity.

When Adrianne Lenker, the lead singer of Big Thief, sat down for an interview about her band’s wildly successful new album, she attributed their success to something interesting.

Over the weekend, AJ Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver, got caught doing something pretty bizarre. He was reading a book on the sidelines.

In the bustling city of Rajkot, a small yet ambitious dermatology company, UBIK Solution Group, is redefining leadership in the healthcare industry under the guidance of its CEO, Ilesh Khakhakhar. Since its inception in 2003, UBIK has carved a niche in dermatology by focusing not just on delivering high-quality products but also on nurturing a culture of innovation and people-centric leadership.

There’s a constant stream of pressure on leaders to show the “right” emotions. Leaders are expected to project confidence, optimism, and enthusiasm. That’s why this recent interview with Jeff Bezos was so refreshing.