Philosophy Chair and Award-Winning Author John Kaag Joins The Lavin Agency
We’re moving towards the post-pandemic world, but the collective grief, trauma, and suffering of the last two years still lingers. New Lavin speaker John Kaag, the Chair of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, shows us how we can process our feelings post-crisis, find hope and... Continue Reading →
Rule of the Robots: Martin Ford Explores How AI Is Altering Every Dimension of Human Life
From the smartphones in our pockets to the diagnostic tools used by doctors, AI has taken over every facet of our lives. But in his new book Rule of the Robots, New York Times bestselling author Martin Ford argues that the true revolution has yet to come. In this sequel to his prescient New... Continue Reading →
Lavin Welcomes Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist Neil Hoyne
Data in the twenty-first century is ubiquitous and essential, helping marketers learn about their customers with target precision. But what if we’re thinking about data all wrong? Having led over 2,500 engagements with the world’s biggest advertisers, Neil Hoyne shows us how to get the most out of... Continue Reading →
Jay Van Bavel Offers a Revolutionary Understanding of Identity in The Power of Us
In his new book The Power of Us, Jay Van Bavel explores the dynamics of our social identities: What causes people to develop social identities? What happens when they define themselves by the groups they belong to? And under what conditions does the human tendency to divide the world into “us”... Continue Reading →
The Forces Shaping Our Future: The Lavin Agency Welcomes Harvard Economist Ken Rogoff
The time has come to start preparing for the post-pandemic world—but how can leaders cultivate the deep level of global and national understanding they’ll need for such future planning? To make sense of the sweeping economic forces that will define our strategies, The Lavin Agency is proud to... Continue Reading →
Futurist Jonathan Brill Reveals How to Turn Chaos Into Profit in Rogue Waves
Radical changes are hitting businesses harder, faster, and more often than ever before. And though everyone will face them at some point or another, some companies will fare better than others. In Rogue Waves, Jonathan Brill, an expert in resilient growth and decision-making in times of uncertainty... Continue Reading →
Redefining Power and Profitability: The Lavin Agency Welcomes DEI Leader Deepa Purushothaman
In her deeply personal book The First, the Few, the Only (forthcoming), Deepa Purushothaman reveals her experience as an Indian-American woman in the corporate world. Joining The Lavin Agency as a new speaker, she offers this real-world experience as a guiding light for organizations looking to... Continue Reading →
Eyal Press Explores Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America
Before the COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to essential workers and our utter dependence on them, there were countless ethically troubling jobs being performed out of sight. Imprisoning criminals. Slaughtering animals. Fighting wars. In his masterful new book Dirty Work, Eyal Press explores jobs... Continue Reading →