Are we living in truly unprecedented times, or are we simply witnessing recurring historical patterns? A century ago, the world looked much the same as today: emergence from a devastating pandemic; rising authoritarianism; extreme wealth inequality; rapid technological changes; mass migration; and social upheaval. What followed was the Great Depression and World War II. How do we avoid repeating such a dark history and chart a different course? In this session, Kevin John Fong, author ofThe Five Elements: An East Asian Approach to Achieve Organizational Health, Professional Growth, and Personal Well-Being, will use the lens of the Five Elements framework, an ancient wisdom tradition, to explore lasting solutions that can emerge when we cultivate trust, honor everyone’s contributions, and create genuine belonging, so that we can forge a transformative path forward.