In this conversation, futurist Robert B. Tucker explains why today's change is fundamentally different from anything we've faced before and why incremental thinking no longer works in the Age of Acceleration. Drawing from his new book, Build a Better Future: Seven Mindsets for the Age of Acceleration, Tucker explores what it truly means to "disrupt yourself," how leaders can stay ahead of powerful MegaForces like AI-driven job disruption, and why human agency and flourishing have become as critical as innovation itself. He shares lessons from leaders who most shaped his thinking, offers practical ways to build a preparedness mindset, and introduces his DITO framework, a simple but powerful tool for making clearer, future-focused decisions in uncertain times.

Robert B. Tucker is a globally recognized futurist, innovation advisor, author, and keynote speaker who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders anticipate change and build future ready organizations. A former journalist, he began his career interviewing the world's leading futurists, which sparked a lifelong focus on how high performing organizations turn ideas into growth amid rapid disruption. Tucker has spoken in all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries, advised organizations ranging from Microsoft and American Express to government and trade associations worldwide, and is the author of multiple influential books on innovation and leadership. A Forbes contributor, he has appeared on CBS News, CNBC, Bloomberg, and PBS, and is known for blending original research, vivid storytelling, and practical frameworks that help leaders see further up the road and act with confidence in the Age of Acceleration.