Leaving Google, A Poet Discovers “Keys” to Innovation | Tucker Bryant

The Disrupted Workforce

DETAILS | A Poet? At Stanford? At Google? Using ancient poetic tools to unlock breakthrough innovation for top leaders and organizations? Tucker Bryant lives comfortably in a world of paradox: High-achieving yet humble. Powerfully self-aware, yet authentically flawed. Holding a "golden ticket" for success yet risking it all to think, act and create differently. – Join us for an inspiring conversation about Tucker's journey to self-discovery and his creation of "The Poet's Keys" - a powerful way to break down individual and organizational blocks to innovative thinking. We delve into the powerful juxtapositions of curiosity vs. certainty, the power of reflection, embracing imperfection, and why Tucker is optimistic about poetry in a ChatGPT world. Finally, Tucker gifts us with his incredible poetry, deeply deserving of his acclaim, and solidifies why he is one of the unique voices The Future of Work needs now.

GUEST | Tucker Bryant is an award-winning poet and Stanford graduate who left a role in Product Marketing at Google to help businesses grow through his work. Tucker challenges organizations to tap into poetic concepts to bring about transformations in leadership and innovation. His stories have garnered millions of views online and have been featured at TEDx, The Prince's Trust (UK), and dozens of other global organizations. He has had the privilege of sharing on stages graced by Mark Cuban, Bill Belichick, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, as well as founders and executives from scores of Fortune 500 companies.

OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!

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