Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Why Innovation Demands a Mindshift with Brian Solis
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Apr 22, 2026 
Brian Solis, digital anthropologist and futurist who leads global innovation at ServiceNow, talks about why leaders must shift how they see the future. He contrasts automation with augmentation. He highlights movement building, storytelling, recognizing harmful shifts, and practical ways to cultivate AI-ready skills and reshape workflows.
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Mind Shift Is A Forward-Looking Mindset
- A mind shift means turning a growth mindset toward the future so you stop reacting and start shaping what comes next.
- Brian Solis emphasizes receiving signals, asking different questions, and applying curiosity to prepare for events like pandemics or new AI tools.
Steve Jobs Still Needed Convincing
- Steve Jobs needed convincing that the iPhone should be the iPhone, showing even visionary leaders benefit from outside influence.
- Solis uses this story to argue mind shifts are for everyone, not just famous pioneers, and that surrounding people can influence the future.
Solis's Hopeless Optimism About Elon Musk
- Solis admits he was a hopeless optimist about Elon Musk, praising reinvestment from PayPal into SpaceX and Tesla despite later controversies.
- He uses Musk's broad bets as an example of Silicon Valley's bold ambition era.
