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If you've heard about agentic AI but aren't sure how it integrates with work, check out our client Matt Beane's new LinkedIn Learning course on agentic AI and HR.

"Imagine an internet where you controlled your identity — your posts, your data, your connections — free to move between platforms instead of being locked in corporate silos. No more rebuilding from scratch. No more lost content. Because in a decentralized world, your data is yours." Our client Tricia Wang paints a picture of a possible future in Fortune. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/3FnnYCG

A key capability that leaders must have today is adaptability. With the constantly changing landscape of technological advancement plus shifts in global economics and trade, the ability to rethink, innovate and lead teams that do the same is vital, points out our client Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio in her regular Forbes column. ?? A Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School researcher, behavioral and data scientist, business consultant and lawyer, Paola’s insights offer leaders actionable steps for cultivating diverse teams, changing the way they approach choices, and charting a visionary, data-backed path into the future. ?? Learn more about Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio’s work: https://bit.ly/4kFoKLo #SternThoughtLeaders

With the rise of technologies such as China’s DeepSeek, Olaf J Groth, PhD's innovative frameworks guide companies through digital and geopolitical shifts while fostering responsible and strategic growth.?This is not an event to miss!

?? Headlines about emerging technology promise revolutionary changes almost daily. How can leaders make good decisions by discerning the hype from the actionable reports? For clear, forward-looking guidance on how to make decisions on leveraging AI to raise productivity while improving your bottom line and society as a whole, leaders look to Daniela Rus, one of our newest clients and director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), and of MIT’s AI Accelerator. ?? A pioneer in stitching intelligent machines into the fabric of everyday life to lighten physical and mental workloads, Daniela’s work at CSAIL, one of the world’s most influential AI and robotics labs, has reshaped how we interact with technology and how we envision the future integration of AI into society. ?? Her research offers practical insights that help organizations harness AI's potential responsibly and innovatively. From engaging with Daniela organizations can gain a strategic playbook for thoughtful AI implementation, tailored presentations and workshops that draw from her pioneering research and extensive writing, and a commitment to sustainable AI integration. She provides a path to intelligently leveraging AI in a way that can contribute significantly to environmental stewardship and enhance efficiency without sacrificing ecological responsibility. Daniela Rus is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group?. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41UPU9H

???? There’s an art and a science to effectively communicating a brand’s story. With society’s unprecedented access to information, an organization’s truths and values can easily be lost in the deluge of misinformation and disinformation in the news and on social media. When top leaders, particularly those in Silicon Valley, need practical, honest guidance for ensuring effective communication both within their organizations and to the public, they turn to one of our newest clients, Janine Zacharia, Stanford University Department of Communication lecturer. A renowned executive coach and global journalist with high-profile outlets including the The Washington Post, MSNBC and Bloomberg News, Janine is a practitioner known around the world for helping executives and high potential leaders become influential and inspiring through written and spoken word. Highly sought after for customized executive storytelling and communication training, she offers practical tips on crafting impactful messaging, how to differentiate products, strategies for avoiding the creation and spread of misinformation and disinformation, and techniques for becoming smart consumers of information. A versatile and skilled conversation starter and moderator – particularly important when presenting hot-button issues like the rise of AI, misinformation and global affairs – Janine ties agendas together with clarity, creativity, and fairness. Janine Zacharia is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group?. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DjS5KN #SternThoughtLeaders

Happy World Book Day! Today we celebrate the incredible power of books to challenge our thinking, broaden our horizons and inspire action. At Stern Strategy Group, we’re excited to showcase an array of thought-provoking titles authored by our roster of thought leaders, academics, entrepreneurs and global authorities. Whether you're interested in the latest innovations in technology, transformative leadership strategies or groundbreaking approaches to global issues, our speakers offer something for everyone. Dive into our Books page to explore new releases and discover upcoming gems that are set to shape conversations in industries around the world. https://bit.ly/4imYaFD

Governments around the world are considering changes to important policies like tariffs, immigration and financialization, which will lead to ripple effects across all industries. For leaders looking to gain a window into how these changes can affect their workforce and community, one of our newest clients Oren Cass is a go-to authority. ?? The founder and chief economist of American Compass, a leading conservative think tank, Oren is an influential policy advisor helping leaders understand the challenges in modern American life. A contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and a contributing editor to The Financial Times, his refreshingly straightforward insights guide politicians and business leaders toward strategies for aligning profit with the broader social good. ?? Called the Republican Party’s new “center of gravity” by David Brooks of The New York Times, Oren challenges prevailing norms about capitalism and puts a focus on creating productive markets and making free trade work for workers. Oren Cass is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group?. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43kAEEt #SternThoughtLeaders

?? Technology is changing faster than ever, and businesses need keen, forward-looking insights on emerging trends to get and stay ahead. For practical brand evolution strategies in a quickly moving world, leaders turn to one of our newest clients, Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, the acclaimed CEO and publisher of MIT Technology Review. ? An inspiring leader who is also a talented event moderator and host, Elizabeth has expertly steered the transformation of this iconic media brand, aligning it with future-looking strategies and profit-sustaining business practices. With over two decades in the trenches at premier global media companies, including an executive role at The Economist Group, Elizabeth is set apart by her experience successfully developing and implementing durable strategies for culture change in an industry where transformation is vital to survival. Under her stewardship, the MIT Technology Review has enacted several innovative approaches to media monetization while bolstering its reputation for reliable content on future trends and emerging tech. ?? As a speaker and advisor, Elizabeth helps brands connect transformative tech, like generative AI and digital twins, to their unique organizations. An exemplary role model for all, but especially working women, her career journey as an ambitious mother in male-dominated spaces is as inspiring, if not more so, as her record of successful business transformation. Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group?. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R3xI7X #SternThoughtLeaders #WomensHistoryMonth

AI tools can transform the way an organization innovates and operates, leading to increased profit – but only if their workforce knows how to use them. ?? Providing organizations with hands-on strategies for using AI to enhance creativity, boost problem-solving capabilities and drive growth is Mitchell Weiss, an award-winning professor of management practice at Harvard Business School (HBS). An authority on invention and innovation in government, universities and other longstanding institutions, he’s a top advisor helping leaders in all sectors elevate their knowledge of generative AI and explore how to deploy it within their organizations. ?? Through Weiss’ interactive workshops – which can be delivered virtually or in person – organizations learn to use AI for both efficiency and as a catalyst for generating new ideas and bold experimentation. ?? Explore Mitchell Weiss’ full Stern profile to discover how he diminishes fear around these technologies and empowers teams to adopt AI responsibly: https://bit.ly/4kvxRP1 #SternThoughtLeaders