GEAR UP!

Edition 47
FEB 2, 2026

Connected disruption

Borders blur, systems strain, certainties collapse. From geopolitical realignment to digital acceleration, the ground won’t stop moving. In an age of upheaval, clarity is power and leadership the ultimate test.

In this edition

Two female workers assemble pink toys in a factory in China.

Adapting the multinational company in an age of uncertainty

As trade tensions rise and borders tighten, global companies must rethink structure, purpose and resilience in a shifting world order
Portrait of Sam Palmisano in a suit and tie, shown in profile against a yellow background. He has short gray hair, wears round glasses and is smiling.

Sam Palmisano on leading through disruption

From the dot-com crash to today’s AI revolution, Sam Palmisano reveals how discipline and vision sustain global leadership
The first image in a series of aerial photograph by Bernhard Lang showing rows of tightly packed, multicolored shipping containers arranged in large rectangular blocks at a port terminal. Trucks and cranes appear at the bottom of the frame, emphasizing the scale of global logistics and containerized trade.

How digital twins help companies predict the unpredictable

In today’s climate of disruption, logistics is as much about managing chaos as moving goods. Digital twins promise foresight and control

Linda Hill on the ABCs of innovation

Discover how the architect, bridger and catalyst work together to make innovation scalable
Portrait of Sebastian Thrun in a dark suit and white shirt, seated in dramatic lighting. A diagonal beam of light falls across his face against an otherwise dark background, highlighting his features while the rest of the scene remains in shadow.

The next chapter of AI, according to Sebastian Thrun

The AI visionary sees the future in localized, adaptive intelligence designed to enhance human capability
AG Lafley is portrayed with short white hair stands indoors in front of large windows that look out onto a lush, green tropical landscape. He is wearing a black T-shirt and light-colored pants, with one hand resting on a ledge and the other by his side.

AG Lafley on leading with simplicity

The former P&G CEO explains why clarity, focus and empathy still drive business success
Photograph from Florian van Roekel’s series How Terry Likes His Coffee, showing the back of a person with curly, reddish-brown hair seated at an office workstation. The dimly lit office environment highlights the routines and atmosphere of daily corporate life.

Solving the global HR puzzle

From AI to hybrid work, global talent acquisition’s new frontier demands flexibility and foresight

Bill George on redefining authentic leadership

The leadership expert and former Medtronic CEO shares why staying true to values is the surest way to navigate uncertainty

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