The Leadership Forum 2024: a reference event for tomorrow’s leaders
The 2024 edition of the Leadership Forum has just ended, an event that attracted more than 1700 participants including CEOs, top managers and entrepreneurs at the prestigious Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan. This forum represented an important platform for discussing the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in the current context, characterized by rapid technological and social changes.
During the two days, the participants had the opportunity to listen to 12 international speakers, including illustrious names such as Dan Ariely, Bill De Blasio, Roberto Bolle and Boris Becker. Each of them shared their vision on crucial issues such as authenticity, resilience and decision making, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and digital transformation
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Key Themes: Authenticity and Resilience in Modern Leadership
A recurring theme that emerged during the forum was the importance of authenticity in leadership. Bill De Blasio, former mayor of New York, emphasized how authentic leadership can make a difference, especially in times of crisis. Human connection is critical to building trust and motivation within teams.
Roberto Bolle, international étoile, spoke about his professional career, highlighting how talent and passion were decisive for his success. He also highlighted the importance of surrounding yourself with quality people, an essential aspect for achieving excellence in any field
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Resilience was another key concept, explored by Boris Becker. The former tennis champion shared his experience of rebirth after difficulties, stressing that courage and determination are central elements in leadership
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Innovation and artificial intelligence: the future of work
Special attention has been paid to exponential technologies and artificial intelligence. Jay Samit illustrated how these technologies are transforming the future of work, while Diego Della Valle and Marco Tronchetti Provera discussed the role of Made in Italy and sustainability in businesses. Tronchetti Provera said that artificial intelligence is a key tool for improving business efficiency, but he also warned that it is essential to keep the individual and his needs at the center
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Finally, Ginni Rometty, former CEO of IBM, addressed issues such as diversity and inclusion, highlighting how leadership must evolve to drive positive change. The Leadership Forum 2024 is therefore confirmed as an essential event for those looking for inspiration and concrete tools to face the challenges of the future
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