Why Do Smart People Miss the Future? | Dev Patnaik | TEDxSanDiego

How is it that so many of us get blindsided by what’s coming next? Dev Patnaik explains how our wiring keeps our attention on the present, leaving us vulnerable to disruption and change. He shows how becoming more future focused can change the way we think, act and lead.
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#TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #TEDtalks #FutureFocused #Leadership #Disruption Dev Patnaik is the CEO of Jump Associates, the strategy firm for future focused leaders. Dev has been a trusted advisor to CEOs at some of the world’s most admired companies, including Starbucks, Target, Nike, Universal Music and Virgin. He’s a frequent keynote speaker at major forums, and his writing has appeared in BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fast Company, and many others. Dev is the author of Wired to Care, named one of the best books of the year by both Fast Company and Business Week. When not at Jump, Dev is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, where he teaches innovation methods to MBA and design students. Having witnessed the moments when bold bets were made and hard truths had to be faced, he has a rare perspective on what distinguishes leaders who shape the future from those who merely survive it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx