Everything and Nothing

At Breakpoint we are playing in traffic at the intersection of people and profit ever more aware of the planet. We believe in the power of the human connection. We are founded on the principle that we can make business great, for people.

When the global coronavirus pandemic hit, it pushed the pace of change. Leaders were forced to prepare for an unexpected future of work. The World Economic Forum reports that in 2022 42% of the core skills required today are expected to change and more than a billion people will need to be reskilled by 2030. Many companies have responded to the urgency of change by capitalizing on automation and other technologies. That alone will not be enough. It’s the people behind the technology that will make the difference. As business leaders we need to recognize how powerful people are, especially those who are willing to take risks and drive change.

The leaders of today who will thrive and survive know that their success will be determined by their ability to nurture and grow people in support of the profound impact possible with emerging technology. The opportunity facing leaders today is to seize the moment. To reimage their business and how it interacts with society. That is the future.

We have created a generation that is more sophisticated, digitally adapt, rich in diversity and hungry to act shaping our world view. This generation is changing the pace of change and organization leaders that are leaning into the future of work are engaging this untapped capital resource. Together they are re-evaluating how work is done and what creates the value equation. At the core a compelling employee experience that is demonstrated at all levels of leadership is critical. People are not buying what you do. They are buying why you do it. A consistent commitment to a shared purpose and thoughtful social impact as enduring organization values are staples in the new world of work.

The world has changed. Technology is growing fast. People, especially those who are willing to take risk, are powerful drivers of change. Leaders that can seize the opportunity in the change will be well- positioned to gain strategic advantage.

"From this crisis, a new generation of leaders has emerged — people who have a fresh understanding of their capabilities, their strengths and their ambition. They don’t shy away from a problem; they run toward it. Indeed, the pandemic has reminded us of an essential truth: Leadership matters."

 Mohamad Fakih, founder and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods.