The CIA’s “Red Team” during the Cold War exemplified strategic empathy by encouraging high-ranking officers to role-play adversaries, fostering humility and curiosity to enhance understanding and inform leadership decisions through an unorthodox analysis of emotions and perspectives.

Neuroscientist Amishi Jha emphasizes that cultivating meta-awareness—being conscious of your thoughts and emotions—can help you navigate distractions in today’s VUCA environments and regain control over your attention amidst the challenges posed by technology and constant information bombardment.