Leaders in the Digital Age Are Made, Not Born

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, transformation is no longer optional—it’s inevitable. The real question is: how well will you lead through it? Success lies in mastering the balance between technology and timeless human behavior. While digital tools change by the second, human nature remains constant—and understanding that harmony is the foundation of lasting impact.

Drawing from deep, research-driven insights, Erik Qualman unveils the Five Habits of Digital Leadership—proven strategies that drive success and fulfillment for teams, partners, and customers alike. In this powerful and practical session, Qualman introduces actionable techniques like Posting-It-Forward, Being Flawsome™, Socialnomics™, and the 1 to 10 Rule. These tools are designed to elevate your organization’s performance and help your people thrive in a connected world.

You’ll discover how to stay ahead of the curve—not by outpacing your market, but by aligning with it. This program equips audiences to innovate with purpose, embrace change with confidence, and lead with both head and heart.

Key Takeaways (Backed by Research):

• The 5 Digital Leadership Habits of high-performing organizations

• Innovative frameworks for creating lasting value

• Strategies to future-proof both top-line and bottom-line growth

Supporting Books by Erik Qualman:
Digital Leader, The Focus Project, What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube

A lack of focus is the #1 silent killer of careers, teams, and businesses. We often spread ourselves too thin, chase the wrong priorities, or let distractions derail our momentum. In this compelling keynote, Erik Qualman draws from his #1 bestselling book, The Focus Project, to share practical tools for developing focus as a daily habit. His insights help audiences reclaim their time, energy, and attention—and redirect them toward meaningful growth.

In today’s chaotic world, the ability to focus isn’t just helpful—it’s a modern superpower. What we choose to focus on today will define our success tomorrow.

Key Takeaways:

Embrace change rather than fear it

Build focus into your daily routine

Prioritize what matters: Go BIG, not just BUSY

Supporting Book: The Focus Project by Erik Qualman

Embracing AI: From Digital Transformation to Artificial Relevance

We no longer have a choice about whether to embrace AI—the only choice is how effectively we do it. As a globally recognized futurist, professor, and bestselling author, Erik Qualman is at the forefront of the AI revolution, helping organizations navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Success today isn’t just about adopting emerging technologies like AI, social media, IoT, mobile, and blockchain—it’s about understanding how they intersect to create meaningful, human-centered outcomes. From winning customers to retaining top talent, the key is achieving artificial relevance—using technology to enhance connection, not replace it.

In this eye-opening session, Qualman explores how to integrate cutting-edge tools while maintaining trust, transparency, and ethical standards. He provides a roadmap to help organizations boost efficiency, remain competitive, and lead with both innovation and intention.

Key Takeaways:

• How to harness AI to make your organization more human and more efficient

• Navigating the ethical, cultural, and operational challenges of emerging technologies

• Finding the right balance between automation (AI) and authentic connection (Eye-to-Eye)

Supporting Books by Erik Qualman: Digital Leader, The Focus Project