Welcome again to the thought leader Q&A corner. We’re here with the final installment of our interview with Phill Nosworthy, multi-disciplined executive coach, global speaker and influential change-maker.

In our last two segments, he discussed his theory of the gaps—the areas that companies and individuals need to bring together to ensure success. Rounding out his theory are the final two gaps: those between intention and action; and confidence and courage.

We sat down with Phill Nosworthy, multi-disciplined executive coach, global speaker and influential change-maker, to discuss what he’s defined as the "Gaps." Gaps are the areas companies and individuals need to close in order to ensure success, progress and fulfilment. Think of them as the sometimes-isolated ingredients of success that, when converged, combine to fuel extraordinary growth. Phill cites five. Today, we’ll focus on the first: the convergence of skill and character.

Tech Data sat down with Futurist and thought leader Mike Walsh to get his insights on creating an agile workplace. Mike has traveled the globe speaking with industry leaders and is sought after by companies like Tech Data and our partners to help energize business and position themselves for the future. He took time out of his busy schedule to discuss his views on what it means to be agile and why it’s vital for companies to adapt to our rapidly-changing work environments.

At Tech Data’s Partner Summit 2018, Meredith Whalen, IDC’s Chief Research Officer delivered a keynote presentation on use cases and why they are valuable tools for effective sales. In our final segment of this three-part series, Meredith discusses the opportunity-rich environment of artificial intelligence (AI); the need for a multi-channel strategy; and, the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs).

During Partner Summit 2018, Tech Data had the opportunity to sit down with Meredith Whalen, IDC’s Chief Research Officer. As one of the show’s keynote speakers, Meredith was there to discuss how use cases offer an effective strategy for companies at the forefront of digital transformation. The opportunity to speak to her personally, one-on-one, was a great opportunity and provided us with some invaluable insights; we wanted to share them with you here on Authority. Below is part two of our conversation.

During Partner Summit 2018, Tech Data had the opportunity to sit down with Meredith Whalen, IDC’s Chief Research Officer. As one of the show’s keynote speakers, Meredith was there to discuss how use cases offer an effective strategy for companies at the forefront of digital transformation. The opportunity to speak to her personally, one-on-one, was a great opportunity and provided us with some invaluable insights; we wanted to share them with you here on Authority.

We hear it, we see it, we know it… digital transformation is here and it is fundamentally changing everything. Regardless of area – manufacturing, recreation, jobs, healthcare, etc., the disruptive footprint of digital transformation is pervasive; no part of life –or lifestyle, will go unaffected.

Recently, I read an article in PC Magazine discussing the advancements in technology currently underway in China. The article, which also references an earlier story on police officers in the city of Zhengzhou using facial recognition glasses, reveals that China has perfected software that identifies individuals by their gait (i.e., how they walk). The system creates a model of the way a person walks as well as their body shape. Even with their face covered, their back turned and sporting a different strut, the system isn't fooled.

Moore’s Law states that technology doubles itself every 18 months. I referenced this in an earlier blog post (Transforming at the Speed of Cloud) and it seems to be playing out in real time, right before our eyes. At no time in my life have I seen this rate of change so abundantly demonstrated, as I do today.

Tech Data held its 2018 Partner Summit, Transformation Awaits, November 5-8 at the Fairmont Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.