An inspiring group of HR leaders from around the country recently gathered in Austin, TX, for Thrive by 15Five. At this year's event, some of the brightest and most inspiring voices in HR came together to learn and share with one another.

One of those leading voices belonged to internationally-known speaker, writer, and advisor Heather E. McGowan. In her keynote, Heather covered how people leaders should prepare their organizations for the rapid and disruptive changes occurring in education, work, and society today.

Read on for five of our key takeaways from Heather's insightful and inspiring presentation.