Sept. 22, 2025

The Operating System of Transformation: Salim Ismail on Exponential Thinking, Leadership, and Inner Engineering

The Operating System of Transformation: Salim Ismail on Exponential Thinking, Leadership, and Inner Engineering
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In this episode, Salim Ismail — founding executive director of Singularity University and author of *Exponential Organizations* — maps out what it takes to adapt, lead, and build in a world defined by accelerating change.He unpacks the frameworks behind exponential growth, the future of learning, and the architecture of modern organizations. But this isn’t just about scale — it’s about the inner transformation required to lead in chaotic environments. Salim discusses his own evolution, the importance of metaphysical inquiry, and how tools like NLP, flow-state hacking, and deliberate mindset engineering form the new foundation of personal and collective growth.Whether you're running a company, launching a project, or looking to expand your own operating system — this is an episode about thinking big, building differently, and staying grounded.


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