Session Overview
Unite 26 opens its second day with a keynote from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday. His keynote guides you through Stoic principles that offer a framework for navigating obstacles from the time of Marcus Aurelius to the modern day.
In a world of work where change is relentless and AI is moving faster every year, leaders navigating uncertainty can will see that disruption isn’t new but a permanent condition of leadership. Ryan unpacks the idea that “what stands in the way becomes with way” and why how you respond to change matters most.
This session covers the four Stoic virtues with stories woven in about being the “red thread” in a white garment and those who absorbed the crisis rather than pass it on. Every lesson is applicable to navigating the modern workplace. Learn how to keep your organization steady through chaotic times, how to model a self without ego, and why safety-first leadership leaves you standing for nothing.
What you’ll learn
Watch the session to discover:
- Why “the obstacle is the way” turns disruption into an opportunity to lead, particularly when change feels outside your control
- How the four Stoic principles give leaders a framework for acting under pressure
- Why doing the right thing stands out in a time of shortcuts, including a 2,000-year-old test for how you run your business
- How to communicate in emotionally charged times, particularly when AI makes generic, mealy-mouthed messages easier than ever to send
- Where AI fits in your work, including why the thinking behind it should stay human
Meet the speakers:
Ryan Holiday - #1 New York Times bestselling author
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying; The Obstacle Is the Way; Ego Is the Enemy; and other books about marketing, culture, Stoicism and the human condition. His company, Brass Check, has advised companies such as Google, TASER, and Complex, as well as multiplatinum musicians and some of the biggest authors in the world including, Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, Robert Greene, Vani Hari, and Tim Ferriss.
Kaz Hassan - Principal, Product Strategy & Market Intelligence, Unily
Having spent 10 years immersed in the employee experience space, Kaz has a reputation for being a thought leader with a cutting-edge stance on the latest industry trends and predictions. His experience rolling out more than 20 intranets to over a million employees means he has on-the-ground knowledge and data to back up his innovative perspectives - and he is not afraid to challenge the status quo.