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The Future of Work: Trends and Innovations Shaping Society, Culture, and Leadership
The Future of Work: Trends and Innovations Shaping Society, Culture, and Leadership
Cultured Convos: Media Diversity w/ Kenya Downs
After attending Freedom of Expression in a Multicultural World at the National Endowment of Democracy (NED) hosted by NED's Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) and the Media and Diversity Institute (MDI) in early June I felt it was imperative to have a follow-up conversation on diversity in the media.
This Weeks Discovery: The Skimm
Earlier this week I decided to take public transportation to work... Any one living in the Washington, D.C. area knows that the journey to work can be a bit of an adventure. In preparation, I plugged in my tunes and opened up the Pulse App on my phone. A young professional looking woman sat next to me and began to read her email. The image on her phone caught my eye and I instantly became curious. Don't judge me for being nosey, I am an information connoisseur! Naturally, I pulled out the Google machine and what I found has become my new favorite news service.
We live in a time of constant connection—yet many people have never felt more disconnected. As digital tools reshape how we work, communicate, and lead, a quiet crisis is emerging: the erosion of genuine human connection. From remote workplaces to AI-driven interactions, the speed and scale of digitization often leave little room for empathy, nuance, or shared presence.
But restoring connection isn’t about resisting technology—it’s about rebalancing it.
At Glass Ladder Group, we believe that human-centered strategy is the antidote to digital fatigue. Whether it’s rethinking how teams collaborate, how leaders show up, or how institutions communicate their values, restoring connection requires intentional design. Because in a world where attention is fragmented and trust is fragile, organizations that prioritize real relationships—not just reach—will lead with greater impact.