70 - The Future of Competitive Advantage with Doug Stephens

70 - The Future of Competitive Advantage with Doug Stephens

July 10, 2026 · 56 min · Season 7 · Episode 70

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Doug Stephens discusses his book on competitive advantage and navigating leadership in uncertain times.

Plan for the future, episode 70 of Leadership Kung Fu is here! Today Jen and Sandi welcome Doug Stephens to the show to talk about his latest book The Future of Competitive Advantage: A Business Plan to Save Your Customers, Your Company, and Democracy and how to navigate a leadership role in an uncertain business world. Join them in their dive into the texts and discuss: Doug's accolades as an author and futurist How workplaces are changing as political and economical climates change How silence is no longer considered "neutral" An example of Patagonia and Bear's Ears Monument as an act of defending a value core to the brand Doug's 3 main ideas in his newest novel What collective prosperity looks like What "stoking white male anxiety" has done to workforces over the decades of different workforces DEI and the role in male anxiety Where the workforce has trended due to these factors Bryce Hoffman's American Icon The difference between fairness and equality and much more! Thank you so much for joining us on Leadership Kung Fu, Doug! You can connect with Doug on LinkedIn, check out his blog , and his business website! As a business owner or leader, are not alone in your fears for…

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