When management theorist Peter Drucker coined the term "knowledge workers" in 1959, most people had no idea what he was talking about. Since then, knowledge workers have come to rule the world. Today, seven of the world's 10 most valuable companies are tech companies, the ultimate workplace for knowledge workers.
But now, 65 years after the knowledge economy was born, we're about to be ushered into the wisdom economy. In this landscape, artificial intelligence will be the commodity, and human wisdom will be a valued yet scarce resource.
All those folks who followed the trending advice to become software engineers? My gut tells me they're a dime a dozen now, and research shows 96 percent of those engineers' current skills could be augmented by AI in the next couple of years. But discerning leaders who dive deep into what makes us human will never be rendered obsolete. What is your unique way of communicating, collaborating, and showing compassion? How do you metabolize your experiences and share that wisdom for the common good?
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