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The Cultivation of 'Wave Jumpers'

By Colleen B. Brown and Vincent DiBianca

09/15/2025

Directorship Magazine Innovation Member-Only

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, disruption is the new constant. Is your company equipped to navigate unforeseen challenges and identify the next big opportunities?

This article covers the critical role boards play in fostering visionary leadership. Discover how to spot and nurture "wave jumpers"—the agile, innovative leaders who can reinvent organizations and drive competitive advantage.

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Colleen B. Brown

 

Colleen B. Brown is a six-time public company director and serves on the boards of Bakkt Holdings and TrueBlue. She also serves on the board of the NACD Minnesota chapter and is a member of the 2025 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission.

Vincent DiBianca

 

Vincent DiBianca is cofounder of Panarchy and DiBianca Associates, where he is a strategic partner with CEOs, directors, global leaders, and entrepreneurs working to reinvent themselves, their organizations, and their ecosystems through transformational network design and orchestration.