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There is clarity that arises when we step outside of our daily lives, when we put down our devices and welcome silence, when we turn away from to-do lists and tune into the world around us. When we stop, slow down and just be, answers emerge.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Potential Project is helping Accenture to drive “productivity of the self” by sharpening our focus and enhancing our personal productivity leading to significantly improved performance, happier staff and clients.
Matthew Narsi
Managing Director

In an always-on, multi-tasking professional services environment, attention is pulled in many directions simultaneously. The ability to place attention on the client, on the big picture, and on the details is critical to the success of consultants and teams, but it can also take a toll mentally.

Potential Project is helping Accenture to drive “productivity of the self” by sharpening our focus and enhancing our personal productivity leading to significantly improved performance, happier staff and clients.
Matthew Narsi
Managing Director

In an always-on, multi-tasking professional services environment, attention is pulled in many directions simultaneously. The ability to place attention on the client, on the big picture, and on the details is critical to the success of consultants and teams, but it can also take a toll mentally.

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.
Esteban Santos
Executive Vice President, Operations

Amgen is a biotechnology pioneer, committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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.
Esteban Santos
Executive Vice President, Operations

Amgen is a biotechnology pioneer, committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

People were struggling with how to manage the day-to-day from a work perspective and then to be their best selves in everything else that they did. We knew that if we were not careful, we were going to find our lives run by transactions and activities. So, there was this need to really center and focus. And I look at all of those elements now, and I can't think of a time when we've needed that type of foundation more.
Francine Katsoudas
Chief People Officer

In 2020, Cisco was named The World's Best Workplace for the second year running – a well-deserved recognition of the people-centered priorities which Cisco has embraced for years. 

People were struggling with how to manage the day-to-day from a work perspective and then to be their best selves in everything else that they did. We knew that if we were not careful, we were going to find our lives run by transactions and activities. So, there was this need to really center and focus. And I look at all of those elements now, and I can't think of a time when we've needed that type of foundation more.
Francine Katsoudas
Chief People Officer

In 2020, Cisco was named The World's Best Workplace for the second year running – a well-deserved recognition of the people-centered priorities which Cisco has embraced for years. 

We always want our people to know that they are important. I have a strong belief that the way we are leading this company with mindfulness is the right thing to do. It’s so much in line with who we are and who we want to be. When we can see the benefits from our investment and the positive results not only in business, but in the atmosphere of the company, that’s enough of a proof point for me to know that this really works.
Ulrika Biesert
Chief Human Resources Officer at Ingka Group

IKEA is one of the most well-known consumer brands in the world. For years, their commitment to the health and happiness of their people has been front and center, an integral part of their business strategy. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the Spring of 2020, IKEA became a stand-out example of acting with urgency, agility and courage during a time of instability and uncertainty.

We always want our people to know that they are important. I have a strong belief that the way we are leading this company with mindfulness is the right thing to do. It’s so much in line with who we are and who we want to be. When we can see the benefits from our investment and the positive results not only in business, but in the atmosphere of the company, that’s enough of a proof point for me to know that this really works.
Ulrika Biesert
Chief Human Resources Officer at Ingka Group

IKEA is one of the most well-known consumer brands in the world. For years, their commitment to the health and happiness of their people has been front and center, an integral part of their business strategy. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the Spring of 2020, IKEA became a stand-out example of acting with urgency, agility and courage during a time of instability and uncertainty.

I have become more aware of levers I can pull to make me and my colleagues happier. I think I smile more and am more accessible while I also more often focus and get tasks done.
Senior Manager and Program Participant

The world’s most beloved toy and play material manufacturer tapped Potential Project to be its partner and collaborator to roll out mindfulness programs around the globe. As a people-first organization, LEGO wanted fully customized programs to address the differing needs of employees around the globe.

I have become more aware of levers I can pull to make me and my colleagues happier. I think I smile more and am more accessible while I also more often focus and get tasks done.
Senior Manager and Program Participant

The world’s most beloved toy and play material manufacturer tapped Potential Project to be its partner and collaborator to roll out mindfulness programs around the globe. As a people-first organization, LEGO wanted fully customized programs to address the differing needs of employees around the globe.

What’s critical is showing up as a leader, really taking responsibility for being present, for hearing people, for managing your mood, and for feeling what's happening around you.

As a multinational and purpose-led consumer goods company, Unilever has a unique opportunity to create positive change and to achieve their mission of making sustainable living commonplace. They needed a partner who could work with them at scale and at speed.

What’s critical is showing up as a leader, really taking responsibility for being present, for hearing people, for managing your mood, and for feeling what's happening around you.

As a multinational and purpose-led consumer goods company, Unilever has a unique opportunity to create positive change and to achieve their mission of making sustainable living commonplace. They needed a partner who could work with them at scale and at speed.

Upcoming Leadership Retreats

Unilever

Unilever has partnered with Potential Project since 2018 to bring to life their “standards of leadership” through a customized, global learning program and retreat which activates their leaders' “inner game”. Recently, Unilever recognized the urgent need to not only retain market leadership but to also accelerate a culture of enhanced innovation, focused performance and continuous care. Unilever is working with Potential Project to both sharpen its performance edge and to dial up on care for their people.
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Deutsche Telekom

Europe’s largest telecommunications company was challenged in transforming from a euro-centric, infrastructure-heavy business to a global digital telco. DT leaders needed courage to transform, to be more entrepreneurial, and to innovate. ​Deutsche Telekom partners with Potential Project to help its leaders in an unconventional way – through offsite immersive retreats. ​
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Amgen

Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, deeply rooted in science and innovation and committed to their mission to serve patients. Potential Project has partnered with Amgen Operations on People Centered Leadership since April 2022. To date, more than 500 leaders have participated in PCL Unlock programming emphasizing mental agility and effectiveness, the importance of self-care and wellbeing, the benefits of wise compassionate leadership, and the power of truly inclusive teams.
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Cisco

Cisco consistently ranks in the top tier of The World's Best Workplace – a well-deserved recognition of the people-centered priorities which Cisco has embraced for years. In 2017, Potential Project and Cisco collaborated to build Cisco Mind Set, an innovative program that helps Cisco employees to build resilience, better manage the day-to-day, and be their best selves at work and home. Over the past 7 years, the partnership has evolved and expanded impact across 62 countries and thousands of employees. Potential Project is a preferred and trusted partner helping strengthen leader, team, and employee innovation, wellbeing, and performance.
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Ikea

IKEA is one of the most well-known consumer brands in the world. For years, their commitment to the health and happiness of their people has been front and center, an integral part of their business strategy. We are honored to have worked with IKEA since 2015 on a diverse set of leadership and company-wide initiatives. In 2020, IKEA chose Potential Project as its partner in helping employees to manage through the instability and uncertainty of the pandemic. Together, our programs reach IKEA’s top 21,000 managers and its entire workforce of 166,000 co-workers in 17 different languages.‍‍
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