What does a futurist actually do, and how can understanding change make leadership and life feel less overwhelming?

In this episode, Erin talks with futurist Cecily Sommers about how change really works, why uncertainty feels so intense right now, and how leaders can stay grounded when planning horizons keep shrinking.

Here's what you'll hear: -A futurist studies change, not to predict outcomes, but to understand patterns.

-The future is not figure-out-able. It is followable.

-All change moves in cycles of order, disorder, and re-order.

-Understanding change lowers anxiety and increases agency.

-Leaders need shorter horizons, more experimentation, and stronger inner stability.

cecilysommers.com

leadlikeafuturist.com

Book:Think Like a Futurist

LinkedIn: Cecily Sommers

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

"The future's not figure-out-able. It is only followable."
"All living systems function in cycles."
"Anxiety goes down, and your agency goes up."
"We can't really change it, but we can observe it, respect it, and work with it."

302: How to Think Like a Futurist (Especially in a Hot Mess World) with Cecily Sommers