Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] A key question remains whether the Trump administration will moderate its anti-wind stance to achieve policy goals of lower energy prices and global AI leadership. Omni
• [New] Healthcare leadership is expecting AI to contribute to clinical decision-making; a Deloitte study finds that 62% of healthcare leaders see promise in generative AI for quicker decision-making. West Health Mosaic
• [New] NVIDIA's Ising, CUDA-Q and NVQLink suggest the race for quantum leadership will be driven as much by AI infrastructure as by qubit breakthroughs. WisdomTree
• [New] As a recent Commission Research Working Group report found, Chinese leadership aims to build AI capabilities and embed them in China's economy in ways that could offset its structural weaknesses and erode U.S. advantages. U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
• [New] With both the U.S. and Canada moving toward regulatory refinement and product diversification, North America is expected to retain its leadership role in the global legal cannabis landscape. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Regional Leadership: North America is poised to dominate with an estimated 38% share in 2026, while Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth through 2033, led by rapid digitalization across China, India, and ASEAN economies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The World Economic Forum report identifies leadership and social influence as the third-most-valuable soft-skill cluster for employers by 2030. Forbes
• [New] Samsung will introduce its latest Galaxy innovations that build on its leadership in foldables, combining intelligent capabilities and new form factors to deliver more personal, adaptive experiences and set a new standard for the AI era. CNet
• [New] The global economy is approaching an important inflection point where resilient fundamentals, disciplined leadership and sound judgement will matter more than abundant liquidity or speculative optimism. LinkedIn
• [New] Within the United States there is an overriding political issue within AI which makes comprehensive federal regulation of AI less likely because it is thought that over-regulation will put the U.S. at a net disadvantage in global AI leadership. Institute for Public Relations
• [New] Organizations with stronger risk management practices, operational discipline, and strategic financial leadership are often more resilient during periods of uncertainty and better positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities. Preferred CFO
• If Washington ceases to assert international or transatlantic leadership, and refrains from providing global public goods to legitimise its position, Europe will have to consider alternatives. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• North America will maintain its leadership due to ongoing investments in GPS infrastructure, autonomous systems, and IoT. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence

Last updated: 19 July 2026