70. The Fortnite Gen: How Gamers Are Reshaping Warfare & Business

"The future isn’t something that happens to us. It’s something we create." – Dr. Elhanan Gazit

With Marshall and Daphne, my AI-enhanced digital co-hosts, I explore how the Fortnite Generation is transforming warfare, business, and leadership in the AI era—and why CEOs, managers, and innovators must pay attention.

🔹 What's in this episode?

What's in this episode?

• Why the Pentagon and Fortune 500 companies are investing in gamers.
• How gaming skills—critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and adaptability—are now essential for leadership.
• The surprising link between esports, AI, and the future workforce.
• A thought-provoking story about a 10-year-old gamer who becomes a military strategist—closer to reality than you think.

⏳ Episode Navigation & Key Topics:

📌 [00:00] Welcome & Introduction – Why gaming is more than play—it’s a leadership accelerator.
📌 [01:08] The Gamer Mindset & Strategic Thinking – How gaming skills translate into business success.
📌 [02:57] The Military’s Investment in Gamers – From America’s Army to GameX23, why the Pentagon prioritizes gaming talent.
📌 [04:38] Gamers as the Future Workforce – Why problem-solving, adaptability, and rapid decision-making are now must-have skills.
📌 [06:52] Esports & Business Innovation – What leaders can learn from competitive gaming.
📌 [08:35] AI + Gamers = The Next Business Edge – Why AI-driven industries need game thinkers.
📌 [10:46] The Blurring Lines Between Gaming & Reality – How AR, VR, and AI are changing how businesses train and operate.
📌 [12:06] Leadership Takeaways for CEOs & Founders – How to apply game thinking to your organization.
📌 [13:45] Your Challenge: Think Like a Gamer for 24 Hours – A simple but powerful mindset shift for leaders.
📌 [14:40] Closing Thoughts – Final insights and an invitation to the conversation.

❓ Big Question:

How can gaming principles help executives, managers, and startup founders make better decisions in an AI-driven world?

⚡ Your Challenge:

For the next 24 hours, apply gamer thinking to one key business decision. Pause, analyze your “resources” (data, people, time), and make the smartest move under pressure. Then, reflect: Did this shift improve your decision-making?

🗣️ Share your insights: Join the discussion on how gaming principles are redefining leadership.

 

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About Me: Dr. Elhanan Gazit, founder of Juloot and 📚 Author of The Gaming Generation Plus (working title, coming 2025). I help executives, startups, and teams unlock the Gamer Mindset to thrive in the AI era.

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