Twenty-One Trends for the 21st Century

The work that we do, day to day, in our personal "trenches" defines our individual lives and shapes our future. But, what happens if we never look up, if we fail to understand the larger world and appreciate out place in it? We become too entrenched and trapped in yesterday's ways of thinking, and we get stuck in a mindset that isn't ready for the challenges of today, much less those we will face - individually and as a society - tomorrow Whether we look at rapidly shifting demographics, constantly emerging technologies, environmental challenges, the way we learn or the way we lead, the world is changing faster and more dramatically now than at any time in human history. None of us can afford to be left behind, Twenty-One Trends for the 21st Century gets to the root of the most important trends reshaping society today and offers a deeper understanding of these dynamics to prepare tomorrow's leaders for what comes next: Education and Learning in the 21st Century, Energy and Environmental Challenges, Demographic Shifts, Technology Trends, Public and Personal Leadership, Economic Pressures, Work-Life Balance, International Realities