Mark W. Johnson

Present-forward thinking is high in knowledge and driven by known rules, facts, and data. Future-back thinking is low in initial knowledge and high in assumptions—its aim is to discover what could be true. You can learn more in my new book: bit.ly/2wzhb5m

I'm joining Innov8ors Connect Unconference 2021 on May 19 to help corporate innovators get actionable answers to their toughest questions. If you have innovation in your title, you shouldn't miss this! Sign up: innov8rs.co/unconf/

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since my book Lead from the Future was published by @HarvardBiz. I’ve been so gratified by the warm reception and recognition it received – especially in such a difficult year when so much else was competing for attention.

Proud to share that Lead from the Future has been awarded a gold medal for the leadership category in the 2021 Axiom Business Book Awards! It's an honor to have our work recognized alongside the other fantastic business books awarded medals this year: bit.ly/3985e7e

The Lavin Agency is proud to announce that three of our speakers are 2021 #AxiomBusinessBookAwards medalists—@jeremygutsche, @LauraHuangLA, and @Mark_W_Johnson! For over 14 years, the awards have featured the most defining business reads of our time. bit.ly/39746Ra

Recognize that book? Excited to see that Lead from the Future made @satyanadella's reading list! Learn more about Lead from the Future at innosight.com/insight/lead-f…

I'm looking forward to this webinar on how to turn visionary thinking into breakthrough growth with Leadership Greater Washington (@lgwdc) next Tuesday, February 9th at 11AM. If you'd like to join, here's the link to register: bit.ly/36MmKg5

When Forbes recently polled technology and digital executives for some of the best reads of the year, Lead from the Future rose to the top. The book is in very good company on this list, which I recommend you check out. bit.ly/3irP242

This Is Not Your Average Book Club I've partnered with Hiitide to offer a 4-week Virtual Book Club where you’ll integrate the tools and techniques from Lead From The Future in real time through daily micro-lessons and live Q&A’s with me. Learn more: hiitide.com/crews/lead-fro…

I'm honored to have LEAD FROM THE FUTURE featured on @Inc's list of 10 best new business books of 2020. "Make this a selection for your leadership team's book club," @LeighEBuchanan writes. inc.com/leigh-buchanan…

Congratulations to our authors included in the @Inc Best New Business Books of 2020 list! Experimentation Works by Stefan Thomke, Lead From the Future by @Mark_W_Johnson & Josh Suskewicz, When More Is Not Better by @RogerLMartin trib.al/E1wl8Yg

The Virtual VHA Innovation Experience begins today, and I'll be talking about how to use future-back thinking to lead and innovate in times of crisis tomorrow (October 28) at 1pm. You can register for this excellent event here: bit.ly/2HG64x2

Strat-plans: ever wonder why so many fail to be executed as designed? Read this. bit.ly/34lY3Gs @Inc @Mark_W_Johnson @Mintzberg141

I hope you'll join me on Thursday, October 29 for the Front End of Innovation virtual conference. I'll be speaking about creating and implementing an inspiring vision for your organization on a panel that begins at 10:15AM. Find more info here: informaconnect.com/feiusa/fei-vir…

This @Forbes article is a great fly-by exploration of how future-back thinking can help organizations successfully navigate disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. A quick, insightful read: bit.ly/3jhm0Ul

Nice piece in @MediatelNews about the importance of having a vision for the future of your business despite the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Leaders who lead with vision will emerge from the crisis stronger and more resilient than they were before. bit.ly/32ViOrV

In times of crisis, picking and sticking to a strategy can be even more overwhelming than it is in the best of times. Watch this recording of a livestream chat I recently had on Tatarklubben Live with HBR Press. vimeo.com/458267901/a242…

I will be hosting an @innov8rs_co Community live session on September 30th to talk about leading and innovating in times of crisis. The session is free and open for anyone to join! You can register at this link: lnkd.in/eD-S2bx

At the upcoming House Judiciary Committee antitrust hearing I hope these leaders will explain their vision of what their companies could become in the next decade and why Americans should care about what happens to them. Read my latest @HarvardBiz piece: bit.ly/301NJ4u

Companies flipped to a #workfromhome model overnight, but it could take decades to get right. Five things they should keep in mind. @WSJ @mims interviews @Innnosight cofounder @MarkWJohnson, author of #LeadFromtheFuture @HarvardBiz Review Press wsj.com/articles/the-w… via @WSJ

Future-back thinking is never a one-and-done, because there is always more future ahead of us. A well-run, adaptable organization can and does regenerate itself. I hope you'll read my recent interview with @DoctorDuncan in @Forbes: bit.ly/2ONx3Y8