Digital Disruption

Dr. Tracey Wilen is a researcher and speaker on the impact of technology on society, work, leadership, education, and careers. A former visiting scholar at Stanford University, she has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, and Cisco Systems. She was an adjunct professor at several Bay Area colleges, teaching classes in business, technology, and women’s workforce topics. Dr. Wilen has authored or co-authored twelve books including Employed for Life (2014), Women Lead (2013), and Society 3.0 (2012). She has appeared on CNN, Fox, and CBS News and is a regular guest on radio and TV shows across the US as an expert contributor. Dr. Wilen was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as the Most Influential Woman in Bay Area Business.

List of Figures and Tables – Introduction: Digital Disruption – The Impact of Technology on Society – The Future of Work – The Future of Industry – Disruptive Leadership – Women as Disruptive Leaders – Leading a Diverse Workforce – Don’t Let Technology Control-Alt-Delete Your Job – New Skills for a Digital World – Disrupted Education – The Future of You: Is it Time for a Career Selfie? – Finale.

“Dr. Tracey Wilen challenges the norms of business and society through her thought leadership in diversity and technology. Her persuasive presentations utilize modern data and statistics to drive home the benefits of women holding top executive positions and the positive contributions of generational diversity to the bottom line. Additionally, she promotes ambitious technology portfolios to keep pace with modern society. Dr. Wilen is a visionary strategist pointing any business toward the path to success!”
Marcia Davies, Chief Operating Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association

“As Tracey Wilen so clearly demonstrates in her book, networks and digital technology are rapidly transforming our economics and culture. Those who survive and thrive will be the digitally literate and innovative problem solvers who embrace continuous learning. The implications for business, educational institutions, and personal career development are profound. «Digital Disruption» provides tactical and practical advice for educators, business leaders, and workers on how to successfully navigate the fast and ever evolving digital transformation.”
Patricia Deasy, Practice Director, SpearMC Consulting

“«Digital Disruption» helps us make sense of the often bewildering complexity of the world in which we work. With a combination of credible market data, engaging anecdotes from CEOs, easy-to-follow career tips, and insightfully entertaining illustrations, this book guides us toward a clearer understanding of how to stay agile, relevant, and valuable in today’s workplace.”
Caroline Molina-Ray, PhD, digital content strategist and co-editor of «Women Lead: Career Perspectives from Workplace Leaders»

“Becoming a leader is something that many of us strive for. However, it takes time, perseverance, and proper guidance to lead people successfully. Tracey Wilen finally decided to write down her valued professional experiences and leadership tips so that up-and-coming leaders can have a source to look at for inspiration on how to influence managers in a positive way. This book can also help enhance one’s management skills, and ultimately lead to more effective leadership abilities.”
Robert A. David, Director of Corporate Education, University of California, Berkeley

“I wish all of my candidates would read this book! Technology has changed the fundamentals of job hunting, and this book will help all job hunters remain current and relevant in this ever-changing, ever-challenging marketplace.”
Anne Angelopoulos, Senior Director, JustStaff, Inc.