The working world needs more humanity, kindness and opportunity for real people to do their best work. All of this potential is already there. We help clients to see it and unlock it.
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As AI becomes more powerful—and more pervasive—it’s tempting to let machines do the thinking for us. But in this moment of incredible technological acceleration, it’s our human capacity for critical thinking that will define the leaders and organizations who truly thrive. Critical thinking isn’t fixed—it’s a skill we can all cultivate with intention and practice. If you’re curious about how to make AI your thinking partner—without letting it replace your discernment—read our latest FastCompany article.
As AI delivers instant answers, our ability to think deeply is at risk. New research from Potential Project shows that leaders with strong critical thinking skills lead more confidently, experience less burnout, and avoid common mental traps. For leaders, this is both a warning and an opportunity: while AI is valuable, it must not replace the reflective thinking essential to good leadership. The good news? Critical thinking is a trainable skill—and leaders can learn to use AI as a thinking partner, not a crutch. Explore our latest Human Leader Report here.
As amazing as AI is, it will never replace human capacity for great compassion. But when used with intention, AI can help you listen more deeply, recognize unspoken needs, and create more meaningful connections with your teams. Dive into our latest HBR article exploring how AI can strengthen compassionate leadership.
When we talk about leadership, the perception is that it's off to the side, separate from the results. We have to manage people and lead them, but we don't always marry those two things together. The data shows that if you can balance doing hard things in a human way, retention goes up, and performance improves. I realized that this was the direction we needed to take. Compassion is not merely about being nice. It's not about being soft as a leader.
We all know that we need to deliver results, but we’re learning that there is a way to balance individual needs with performance and handling the balance in a humane way.
We work with organizations and leaders who are looking for new ways to work, lead and make an impact, who know that the complex world in which we live demands different ways of thinking, acting, and being with each other.
At Potential Project, we are on a mission to make work feel more human. In this new world of work, people are focused, calm and resilient, even happy at work. There is time for connection and compassion for one another, even on the busiest days. This new world begins inside, in the mind.
Potential Project is a global research and leadership development firm that partners with organizations to uncover the power of the mind – how it is wired and how to rewire it for new behaviors and different outcomes.
With companies around the world and across industries, Potential Project helps individuals, leaders and teams unlock powerful and positive changes. We do this by helping them to turn inside and realize that all they are seeking and all that they need is already there inside. The potential for change, the potential for happiness, the potential for great leadership…it’s all there waiting.
It’s time for a change – change that lasts because it starts inside. Let’s get going.
We are where you are.
Whether you are in North America, Australia, Asia or Europe, we have skilled facilitators with years of experience in
organizational and leadership development, change management and consulting.
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