Seth Mattison | Leadership, Culture and Future of Work Strategist

Seth Mattison

Leadership, Culture and Future of Work Strategist

Seth Mattison
Biography

In a world rapidly evolving with AI and automation, Seth Mattison champions the powerful fusion of human ingenuity and technological advancement. For two decades, this farm-kid-turned-futurist has been the catalyst for Fortune 500 leaders like Mastercard, IBM, and Disney, guiding them through the complex landscape of organizational transformation where people and technology thrive together.

Named one of the "Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World" by Real Leaders Magazine, Mattison isn't your typical advisor. His "Made with Love" strategy is disrupting boardrooms from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, proving that in the age of algorithms, the artisan's touch—infusing work with meaning, purpose, and a pursuit of beauty—is the ultimate competitive advantage. This philosophy, rooted in his Midwestern upbringing, emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and leaving a personal imprint on one's work.

As the founder of FutureSight Labs and co-founder of high-growth startup ImpactEleven, Mattison is on a mission to future-proof organizations. His ideas, featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, challenge leaders to rethink everything from company culture to customer experience. Through his research, training, and coaching, Mattison helps prepare leaders for a future where human creativity and AI-driven efficiency coexist and amplify each other.

With his Midwestern grit and global perspective, Mattison is more than a thought leader—he's a catalyst for change. His unique approach combines cutting-edge research with practical, actionable strategies that organizations can implement immediately. In a business landscape where adapt-or-die is the new normal, he's not just predicting the future of work. He's actively shaping it, helping organizations unlock the full potential of both their human talent and technological capabilities.
 

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Featured Keynote Programs

The Human Advantage
Unleashing the Power of People in the Age of Machines

As we find ourselves propelled into the age of artificial intelligence and hyper change, it's easy to think that tools will define our trades and machines will dominate our work. With jobs evolving faster than people, thriving in this era requires unlocking the power of both technology and human potential. While machines can replicate tasks, they can never replicate the heart and soul behind the work.
 
As technology commodities competitive advantages, organizations must innovate and shift from mere efficiency to true augmentation. By blending AI with human creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving, businesses can achieve a synergy that drives unprecedented growth and engagement. Let's harness new tools to drive efficiency and scale while amplifying the human touch that makes us unique.
 
Key Takeaways

1.        Embracing our Humanity: Tap into the irreplaceable aspects of human creativity, empathy, and emotional intelligence that drive meaningful work and innovation.
2.        Differentiating Authentically: Stand out in the AI era by forging genuine, human connections to create standout customer experiences that algorithms can't replicate.
3.        Deepen Customer Connections: Go beyond digital to build personal human touchpoints to create a bond that feels authentic and irreplaceable.
4.        Unleashing Workforce Potential: Foster a culture where passion, purpose, and personal investment are at the forefront, making every task and interaction distinctly human and impactful 
 
This program is perfect for leaders and teams:
 
•    Navigating the challenges of AI adoption and workforce transformation
•    Seeking to leverage human creativity and emotional intelligence for competitive advantage
•    Aiming to create a culture of innovation, adaptability, and resilience  
 

Made With Love
The Strategy for Unlocking the Ultimate Competitive Advantage

In a world where societal disconnection, business uniformity, and AI-induced role uncertainty converge, we face a profound crisis: individuals feel isolated and purposeless, brands grapple to differentiate and stand out, and professionals fear the diminishing essence of their work and identity.
 
In the wake of these changes a new strategy emerges for humans and organizations to thrive by embracing our most unique and powerful human asset – love. Not love as an emotion of connection but love as an energetic force of creation, the innate desire to build, create, express, and innovate. To put love to work by creating brands, products, and experiences that deeply resonate with customers and employees. Through captivating stories and actionable insights, we delve into a profound realization shared by high-performing groups: love is more than a feeling; it's a tactical advantage.
 
 
Key Takeaways
 
1.    Embracing Love Strategically: Learn to put love to work as a creative and strategic asset in your organization.
2.    Innovating with Passion: Discover how infusing love into work can unlock creativity and resonate with customers and employees.
3.    Differentiating Brands with Love: Leverage love to make your brand stand out and create meaningful customer experiences.
4.    Decision-Making through Love: Apply a love-centric approach to enhance empathy and compassion in strategic choices.
 
This program is perfect for leaders and teams:
 
•    Looking to differentiate their brand and create lasting customer loyalty in a crowded market
•    Striving to infuse their work with passion, purpose, and meaning to drive performance
•    Seeking to harness the power of human connection and creativity in the age of automation
 

Obsession
Building a Business and a Brand People Love

In a world where 'good' is no longer good enough, the magic happens when brands crack the code on going from being liked, to being loved, from being a choice to an obsession. This isn't just business as usual; it's about creating movements and crafting legacies where brands don’t just exist in the market, they live in the hearts of customers.
The journey is about making every transaction a story of transformation, kindling a fire of loyalty and passion in your audience by reflecting their innermost desires and values through your brand. Authenticity isn't just a buzzword here; it's the linchpin of this strategy, making each interaction not just memorable but transformative. The goal is to elevate your brand from a mere option in the marketplace to a symbol of devotion and obsession, resonating deeply and meaningfully with those it serves.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
1.        Elevating Brand Experience: Transform your brand from just another option to an essential part of customers' lives. It’s about creating experiences that resonate deeply, turning customers into passionate advocates.
2.        Crafting Transformative Stories: Make every interaction a story of transformation. It's about connecting your brand’s narrative with your customers' desires and values, creating a powerful emotional bond.
3.        Fostering Authentic Connections: Build authenticity into every aspect of your brand. Genuine, heartfelt engagements are key to moving from mere transactions to memorable, transformative experiences.
4.        Igniting Customer Passion: Kindle a fire of loyalty and devotion in your audience. Aim to reflect and amplify their innermost desires through your brand, making it a symbol of their own values and aspirations.

This program is perfect for leaders and teams:

•    Aiming to transform their brand from a market presence to a customer obsession
•    Seeking to create deeply resonant, emotionally engaging customer experiences
•    Looking to build a fiercely loyal and passionate customer base that advocates for their brand 
 

The Heart of Leadership
Charting a New Course for a Changed World

In a world that's rapidly evolving, understanding how to navigate the new landscape is crucial. We're all aware of the change, but the real task is developing a future-ready strategy that's attuned to the shifting expectations of customers and employees. This is an era calling for a shift in leadership focus – placing people and their needs at the forefront.
 
Traditional leadership models are becoming outdated amidst these changes. What's needed now is a leadership style that's as dynamic and adaptable as the environment we operate in. This new paradigm of leadership is about more than just management; it's about forging genuine human connections, aligning teams around a shared vision, and cultivating a workplace where every individual is acknowledged and valued.
 
 Key Takeaways:
 
1.    Understanding Emotional Intelligence is Key: Learn how to ditch the old playbook and embrace emotional intelligence. It’s about listening, really listening, to your team and understanding what makes them tick.
2.    Unlocking Fearless Freedom: When we create environments where people feel free to take shots, make mistakes, speak up, step back, and lean in, we unlock next level performance.
3.    Recognizing Empowerment is the New Control: Discover how letting go is the new holding on. Empower your team to take the reins, make decisions, and drive outcomes. It’s about trust, and it’s about time.
4.    Embracing Authenticity Above All: Learn how to lead with authenticity. Cut the corporate speak and connect with your team as real people. It’s about building trust, fostering genuine connections, and creating a culture where everyone can thrive.
  
This program is perfect for leaders and teams:
 
•    Transitioning to a more agile, adaptable, and human-centric leadership style
•    Aiming to build trust, foster genuine connections, and inspire their teams through change
•    Seeking to create a culture of empowerment, authenticity, and continuous growth
 

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Featured Books

The War at Work: A Tale of Navigating the Unwritten Rules of the Hierarchy in a Half Changed World. by Seth Mattison

The War at Work: A Tale of Navigating the Unwritten Rules of the Hierarchy in a Half Changed World.

by Seth Mattison

On a quiet night in the C-suite of Axis Medical Group, Brian Kelly holds a ten-pound sledgehammer, standing in front of a massive corner office. Staring back at him is his own name, etched across the door in polished block letters. He worked for twenty-five years to get it there, but tonight that has to change. And so, with every ounce of his strength... Brian starts to swing. We're entering the age of the Network, a world of hyper-connectivity and constant flux, where disruption is the norm and autonomy, empowerment and meaning are basic expectations of the new workforce. Organizations are being forced to execute and perform today while simultaneously maintaining the discipline to reinvent themselves for a very different future. Successfully navigating the challenge of thriving in two very different worlds is the mandate of the modern day leader. This book will show you how. The fact is, we live in a half-changed world, where everything from communication and etiquette, policies and procedures, where and when work happens, and "paying your dues" are still influenced by a long list of "unwritten rules" established by the world that preceded the Network: the Hierarchy. Responsible for the creation of incredible efficiencies and scale over the past 150 years, the top-down structures and culture of the Hierarchy are still deeply embedded in our organizations and leadership ideologies today. Drawing from their experience guiding everyone from Fortune 500 executives to major-league coaches through the new world of work, Seth Mattison and Joshua Medcalf combine timeless truth with timely strategy in THE WAR AT WORK, a fable grounded in two leaders' introspective journey from the top down world of the Hierarchy to the hyper connected world of the Network. For anyone seeking to embrace the future, find meaning, purpose, and mastery in their career and leadership capacity, this story is a compass, providing new perspectives and practical solutions to navigate the disruptive waters of change, unleash human potential, and bring genuine transformation to a world that desperately needs it. 

The Future of Leadership: Elevate Your Influence. Navigate Disruption. Bring Out Their Bestby Seth Mattison

The Future of Leadership: Elevate Your Influence. Navigate Disruption. Bring Out Their Best

by Seth Mattison

The world is changing faster and faster because of the internet and technology. The rigid models of leadership and long-standing rules of engagement and power we’ve come to count upon for generations are no longer reliable in this new hyper-connected and digitally-charged world we find ourselves in. This world is being fueled by openness, connection, transparency and shared power. The future of leadership mandates new levels of personal courage, self-awareness, and authenticity.

To be blunt, navigating this new world can be incredibly confusing and frustrating. We have felt it, the people we work with have felt it, and if you are anything like us, then you are probably experiencing this frustration as well.

We wrote this story to help you understand many of the underlying forces impacting the future and to help equip you with practical tools and techniques to deepen your connection to those around you, amplify your ability to positively effect change, and fuel high performance for you, your team, your family, and your organization.

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Seth Mattison - The Future of Work

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