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Evan Smith recently joined Jon Fortt on Fortt Knox, and they cover a lot of ground that you won't want to miss. See below for five key highlights! 1️⃣ Today's toughest problem: globalization is breaking down. Society is reckoning with the side effects and unintended consequences of outsourcing-driven globalization. https://lnkd.in/g4JXnkVg 2️⃣ Altana's approach: we start with a world-leading, bottoms-up picture of the network and use a federated learning approach to bring that together with sensitive data in a customer-specific context. https://lnkd.in/gpGJNG7g 3️⃣ Evan's origin: how growing up in a small fishing town at the end of the road in Alaska helped him develop a superpower of knowing how to relate to people from all different walks of life. https://lnkd.in/g5EG8kdA 4️⃣ Evan's core belief on business leadership: in any dynamic, there's something to learn. If you orient yourself toward a growth mindset, that culture will permeate an organization. https://lnkd.in/gxgyYdyx 5️⃣ Altana's strategic imperative: providing the tools for interorganizational collaboration across value chains. https://lnkd.in/gBd2BhnJ

Upcoming event, in-person in London. Useful for folks who are part of/heading to B-corp but also others in parallel initiatives (e.g. certification, benchmarking). B-corp has created lots of shifts, and yet I also find it's limits frustrating. Glad to see that the agenda here includes: "The Future of the B Corp Movement and driving the change we need to the economic system"

For all those who wish to get to grips with the living dynamics of authority, diversity and collaboration. ⤵️ “At local, national and international levels, our groups and societies face multiple challenges. This can give way to a desire for “strong leadership”,  and authoritarian solutions. Against this context how do we build community,  foster the capacity to think, and develop sustainable creative relationships?” #collaboration #systemsLeadership

“I see the pride in people's work, not just their work but in themselves.” As a team, ILI is proud to create spaces where Guardians, leaders, and organizations can come together to connect and collaborate on caring for lands and waters. As Deputy Director Dahti Tsetso reflects, this network is built on a shared purpose: to honour our responsibilities to the land and each other. Learn more about how this is creating meaningful change that strengthens communities and protects lands and waters.

Helpful article I found for anyone starting a new position at an organization. One key takeaway I think from the article (and I would apply this to any networking): "pull people into your network rather than pushing your way into theirs" #networking #newemployee #newhire

Our collaboration with Total Structural Concepts underscores our commitment to solving challenges and building lasting partnerships. In this dance between two industry leaders, the result was harmonious, efficient, and truly productive. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eRYjEY_9

Hi. It's That One Nathan Guy Who Occasionally Posts Updates For You To Peruse, React To, Maybe Even Comment On Because, Like, Listen OK This Is Your Internet Too And You Can Do Anything You Like On It And, Like, Mostly Nobody One Can Stop You From Using It On Your Very Own And Personal Terms OK. One of these updates is: I am a part of this year's Leadership Greater Huntsville C-27 class, which is the best class. You could try to change my mind, but am convinced of this with an unflinching velocity. It is the best class. Also: that's not the biggest update. The biggest update is that my LGH sub-team for the post-first-day scavenger hunt? We won. We won the scavenger hunt.

🔗 Building Bridges, Not Walls: Lessons in Collaboration from History As we reflect on pivotal moments in history—like the anniversary of Pearl Harbor—we're reminded of humanity's capacity to transform adversaries into allies. 🌍 The U.S. and Japan, once locked in conflict, now stand as strong partners, a testament to the power of reconciliation and shared purpose. ✨ But how do we apply these lessons to the challenges we face today? In my work as a Collaboration Architect, I see every project, meeting, and initiative as an opportunity to bridge divides and create shared value. 🛠️ Collaboration isn't just about bringing people to the table; it's about designing environments where dialogue flourishes, trust is built, and collective action becomes possible. 🤝 Looking at the state of the world today, I wonder: ⚖️ Are we missing opportunities to collaborate on a global scale?🌐 Could a more inclusive and dialogue-driven approach have prevented some of the fractures we see today? Collaboration is not just a business strategy; it's a framework for navigating complexity—whether within organizations or among nations. 💡Let’s take inspiration from history, but also challenge ourselves to do better. 💪 Whether you're leading a team, hosting a critical conversation, or building partnerships, ask yourself: 👉 How can I architect a space where diverse voices contribute to a shared vision? The future will be shaped not by who wins the fight 🥇 but by who can build the strongest bridges. 🌉 What role will you play in designing a collaborative future? #CollaborationArchitect #Leadership #HistoryLessons #CollaborationDesign #ArchitectingCollaboration