The 7 Intelligences of Future Leadership

The world now needs a new kind of leadership. Based not on the power of control, but on the power of understanding. Our model is a 7-key intelligence area that the New World Leaders Institute developed to support leaders to thrive in alignment with themselves, technology, and the world.

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New World Leaders Institute's - Leadership Model

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A metallic robotic hand and a human hand point towards each other at the center. Between them, there is a stylized, crystal-like representation of the letters 'AI'. The background is a gradient of orange shades.
Conscious Intelligence

Cognitive, Reflective and Decision-Making Awareness is a leader's ability to deeply understand himself/herself, learn throughout life and make informed decisions in a world of paradoxes, uncertainty and volatility.

🔹 Critical thinking
🔹 Self-management and emotion management
🔹 Learning and unlearning

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silhouette of three people sitting on cliff under foggy weather
Heart Intelligence

Emotional courage and authenticityLeaders of the future lead from the heart – they are empathetic, sensitive and ready to create spaces of trust and openness.

🔹 Empathy and compassion Emotional
🔹 courage and sensitivity
🔹 Mindfulness and presence in relationships

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black lamp post near yellow leaves tree during daytime
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turned on candle lantern

Ability to connect people and build bridges. In a hybrid and multicultural world, it is important to be able to build deep relationships based on trust, diversity, and dialogue.

🔹 Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
🔹 Trust-based
🔹 Communication, Cross-generational and cross-industry collaboration

Relational Intelligence

Technological wisdom and digital agility are not only the knowledge of tools, but above all the ability to consciously use AI, data, and automation in a responsible and strategic way.

🔹 Digital Fluency
🔹 Technological
🔹 Ethics The future of work and human-AI interaction

Digital Intelligence
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two person standing on gray tile paving

Meaning, agency and responsibilityLeaders with high intelligence of purpose shape reality not only for profit, but for the good of people, the planet and future generations.

🔹 Systems
🔹 Thinking Social responsibility (ESG)
🔹 Designing transformation with meaning

Purpose Intelligence

Managing energy, immunity and regenerationIn the era of information overload, the ability to protect one's energy and well-being is becoming a strategic competence.

🔹 Physical and mental resilience
🔹 Biohacking and wellbeing
🔹 Regeneration and work rhythms

Energy Intelligence
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silhouette photography of person

Moral Strength and Decision-Making Compass is the intelligence that guides a leader through the world of technology, dilemmas, and choices. It is the ability to decide in such a way as not to harm.

🔹 Transparency and accountability
🔹 AI and data ethics
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The ability to opt out of unethical activities, even at the expense of profit

Ethical Intelligence
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photo of girl laying left hand on white digital robot