CHAPTER 10

Moving Toward a Future Where Leaders Are Body Hackers

WHILE MANY LEADERS IN THE PAST HAD UNHEALTHY lifestyles, that will not be an option in the future because of the intense pressure of leading in a world of extreme disruption and distributed everything. Almost all successful leaders will be physically, mentally, and spiritually strong. By spiritual, I don’t necessarily mean religious, but grounded with a sense of meaning in the face of the VUCA world.

SURPRISE: The best leaders will be super-fit.

Over the next decade, sensors will be everywhere and neuroscience will get practical. And if they pay attention with personal rigor and grit, leaders will benefit dramatically. Using body hacking, leaders will be able to monitor and enhance ...

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