INSIGHTS #FutureNOW. #Learnings About #Leadership at #VMSummit By Marge Axelrad Monday, April 21, 2014 12:00 AM # We must be curious and ready to process and embrace new ideas. # Clinging and holding on to the past is as risky as moving ahead quickly. Perhaps, more risky. # Nothing stays the same. Anywhere. # Technology accelerates the pace and type of change that is possible. # Young peoples’ perspectives, values and their comfort with technology is driving new purchasing behavior and expectations about service and brands. Now. # ‘Vision’ and ‘vision care’ is being reinvented even as optics and ophthalmics remain the same. # Disruption —and consumers’ willingness to try new options —is a fact of modern life. # Social media and commerce and business reputation are merging. # Leaders —of companies big and small —must find ways to examine, welcome and encourage change. # Creative Problem Solving means to clarify the challenge, generate ideas, develop solutions and take action. #VMSummit Read the wrap up, watch the videos, view the presentations. Go to VisionMondaySummit.com. Think, share and discuss! #hopetoseeyou there next year :-) ■ maxelrad@jobson.com