The Innovation Show: Recent Episodes
Aidan McCullen
A Global weekly show interviewing authors to inspire, educate and inform the business world and the curious.
Presented by the author of "Undisruptable", this Global show speaks of something greater beyond innovation, disruption and technology. It speaks to the human need to learn: how to adapt and love a changing world. It embraces the spirit of constant change, of staying receptive, of always learning.
"If you launch more projects than you finish, you're a bad leader. Your role is not about launching projects — it's about finishing them."
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, creator of the project economy concept and author of Powered by Projects, joins Aidan McCullen to explain why agile — a 20-year-old idea — is no longer enough, and why the next evolution is the project-driven organization (PDO): a company rearchitected around dynamic, empowered, cross-functional project teams.
In this conversation, Antonio reveals:
- Why EY's Project Everest collapsed despite a perfect plan — and what it says about ego at the top
- The structural blind spot that undermined Nike's digital transformation
- The robot hairdresser that shocked a luxury company's C-suite — and why "safe" jobs aren't
- Why COVID briefly turned every surviving company into a project-driven organization
- How Bill Anderson is dismantling hierarchy and approval steps at Bayer
- The insurance company that ring-fenced €50 million for crazy ideas — and why employees only asked for €2 million
- The bank that had Revolut's idea first, then killed it in the budgeting cycle
- Why "are you crazy?" is the best compliment an idea can receive
- The Toyota-style kill switch every transformation needs — and why 90% done is done
- How Alan Mulally's all-green KPIs at Ford exposed a culture that couldn't ask for help
Chapters:
00:00 Lead Through Transformation 01:13 Sponsor Message Kyndryl 01:40 Why Projects Really Fail 02:03 Meet Antonio And Project Economy 07:04 Projects As Your Future 08:33 Case Study EY Project Everest 10:29 Case Study Nike Structure Fails 13:09 Rethinking Org Structure For AI 15:02 AI And Robots Disrupt Work 17:29 From Agile To Project Driven 21:57 Change Fatigue Too Many Projects 26:02 Co Creation And Leadership Focus 27:37 Great Resignation And PDO Shift 29:09 Burnout After Covid 30:12 Bayer And Haier Blueprint 34:09 Empower Teams To Stop 36:09 From Projects To PDO 39:19 Finish Early Kill Fast 42:42 Exponential Crazy Bets 50:40 Transparency And Town Halls 56:09 Final Advice And Wrap Find Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez at https://antonionietorodriguez.com and on LinkedIn.
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. With a unique blend of AI-powered consulting built on unmatched managed-service capability, Kyndryl helps leaders harness technology for smarter decisions, faster innovation, and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
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About The Innovation Show: the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, it brings you conversations with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, transformation and leadership.
Website: https://theinnovationshow.io
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-innovation-show/id1148455669
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63nFKf4bsSWo3W72gWtOsK?si=b62d9614237c4450
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theinnovationshow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen
"Structural uncertainty is simple. The game itself is in question. The playing field is in question. You're no longer playing with uncertainty inside the rules — the rules are the thing that's moving."
Rita McGrath wrote The End of Competitive Advantage and gave us transient advantage. Sangeet Paul Choudary wrote Reshuffle and won the 2025 Thinkers50 Strategy Award. Aidan McCullen puts them in the same room to ask a question neither can answer alone: in an age of AI, is advantage getting shorter, or are a small number of firms locking in something far more durable by making the rules everyone else has to play by?
In this conversation, Rita and Sangeet reveal:
- Why the two founding assumptions of strategy — that industries have boundaries, and that equilibrium is normal — are now absurd
- What Carlota Perez's turning point framework says about where we are, and why data and intelligence are the new oil
- The investor who always bet against Netflix, and the one thing he never believed the film studios would be stupid enough to do
- How Netflix beat Blockbuster before streaming existed, by serving local demand with national supply
- Why Tesla went vertically integrated in the decade everyone else preached openness
- How Reliance Jio commoditised its own cash cow, took 400 million users, and collapsed an industry from 17 players to three
- The difference between a rule maker and a rule taker, and why rule takers are condemned to run from one transient advantage to the next
- Why roughly 93% of corporate assets were tangible in 1975 and almost exactly the reverse is true today
- How Binah.ai deleted the blood draw, the lab, the chemicals and the actuary from life insurance pricing
- Sangeet's test for anyone using AI at work: are you working for the model, or is the model working for you?
- Why translators are now paid half as much to do the harder half of the job
- Rita's SDSS times two: stop doing stupid stuff, then start doing smart stuff
00:00 Sponsor Message 00:25 Strategy Rules Rewritten 01:26 Meet Rita and Sangeet 03:22 Strategy Origins and Transience 05:25 Turning Point in Capitalism 07:25 Capabilities and Competitive Insulation 10:38 Platforms and Network Effects 16:09 Seeing Hidden Advantages 21:14 No Silver Bullets in Strategy 27:38 Policy and Regulation in Transition 32:33 Social Unrest Warning Signs 34:35 Outsourcing Strategic Lens 36:40 Structural Uncertainty Era 38:41 Reliance Jio Rulemaking 42:17 Challenging Strategy Frameworks 44:04 Beyond Five Forces Today 48:26 First Principles Over Models 54:07 Learning Discipline In AI 58:15 Make AI Work For You 01:03:16 Wrap Up And Resources About Rita McGrath Rita McGrath is a longtime professor at Columbia Business School, a Thinkers50 top-ten management thinker and winner of their number one award for strategy. She is the author of The End of Competitive Advantage, Seeing Around Corners, Discovery-Driven Growth, MarketBusters and The Entrepreneurial Mindset, and she hosts the Thought Sparks podcast. https://www.ritamcgrath.com
About Sangeet Paul Choudary Sangeet Paul Choudary is the founder of Platformation Labs and the author of Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy, winner of the 2025 Thinkers50 Strategy Award. He co-authored Platform Revolution and wrote Platform Scale, and his work on platforms has been named by Harvard Business Review as one of the top ten ideas in strategy. https://reshufflebook.com and https://platforms.substack.com
About the Host Aidan McCullen is the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, keynote speaker on AI, disruption, innovation, and change, host of The Innovation Show, and author of Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention (Wiley). https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. With a unique blend of AI-powered consulting built on unmatched managed-service capability, Kyndryl helps leaders harness technology for smarter decisions, faster innovation, and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
Subscribe to the Thursday Thought on Substack for a chance to win a copy of Reshuffle, with thanks to Kyndryl: https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
About The Innovation Show: the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, it brings you conversations with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, transformation and leadership.
Website: https://theinnovationshow.io
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-innovation-show/id1148455669
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63nFKf4bsSWo3W72gWtOsK?si=b62d9614237c4450
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theinnovationshow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen
"You don't have to be a methodological genius. These are patterns — 43 simple patterns that anyone can use to include every voice in shaping what happens next."
Keith McCandless, co-developer of Liberating Structures and co-author of The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures, joins Aidan McCullen to explain why most meetings are either over-controlled or under-controlled — and how simple shifts in everyday interaction can unleash a culture of innovation from the frontline to the C-suite.
In this conversation, Keith reveals:
- Why the first field test of Liberating Structures happened in hospitals fighting superbugs — with fifteen languages spoken on a single unit
- The Big Five conventional structures (presentation, managed discussion, status report, brainstorm, open discussion) — and why every one of them quietly fails
- How one father went from a year of monosyllabic answers to an hour-long conversation with his teenage daughter using Creative Destruction
- Why 1-2-4-All fixed a two-year meeting nightmare for twenty project managers in Paris in half an hour
- Why repetition is a source of innovation — and how thinking alone first defeats anchoring bias
- The Ecocycle map a healthcare group crumpled, covered in Post-its, and reused every quarter for a year
- The VA hospital leader who declared mid-session, "All the decisions we just made are final"
- Why influencing culture beats changing culture — and what the adjacent possible has to do with it
- How Liberating Structures moved online with nothing more than a tech host and breakout rooms
- The lesson from Dee Hock, the chaordic organisation, and the war language that limits our world
00:00 Sponsor Message 00:27 Liberating Structures Intro 01:27 Messy Work Environments 02:21 Superbugs Field Test 03:35 What Are They 05:02 Complexity Lens 07:52 Influencing Culture 12:31 Adjacent Possible Innovation 14:18 Personal Life Applications 15:59 Creative Destruction TRIZ 19:28 Neurodiversity Inclusion 22:58 Big Five Meeting Traps 30:27 Microstructures Online 32:26 Online Facilitation Tips 36:50 1-2-4-All In Action 42:25 Eco Cycle Strategy Map 47:39 Liberating Leadership 52:45 Wrap Up And Resources 53:54 Sponsor Thanks Outro
Find Keith McCandless at https://www.liberatingstructures.com — the full repertoire, the app (with at least 33 structures on your phone), and the new Liberating Structures Fieldbook, co-authored with Nancy White.
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About The Innovation Show: the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, it brings you conversations with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, transformation and leadership.
About the Host: Aidan McCullen is the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, keynote speaker on AI, disruption, innovation, and change, host of The Innovation Show, and author of Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention (Wiley). https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen
Website: https://theinnovationshow.io
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-innovation-show/id1148455669
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63nFKf4bsSWo3W72gWtOsK?si=b62d9614237c4450
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theinnovationshow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen
"AI doesn't have judgment in it — it produces judgment-shaped artifacts."
Usman Sheikh, founder of High Output Ventures and author of the Framebreak newsletter, has spent years writing about how AI will reshape professional services — and the world has now caught up with the puck. In this conversation with Aidan McCullen, he explains why the consulting pyramid — the structure behind every major firm — is coming apart, and what replaces it.
In this conversation, Usman reveals:
- Why firms became pyramids: leverage, margin, and a talent academy paid for by the client's billable hours
- How AI pulls all three apart at once
- What "judgment-shaped artifacts" are — and why AI is fundamentally different from offshoring and RPA
- "Fluent but substitutable": why leaning on an LLM turns your career into a slot machine
- The digital twin trap — why a frozen snapshot of a senior partner decays fast
- The Concentrix vs Sierra story: AI voice agents in regulated industries growing from $100M to $200M in revenue in four months
- The "AI discount": why KPMG asked its own auditor for a price cut — and how the surplus drains to clients and platforms
- Why Palantir and Microsoft are suddenly preaching sovereignty over your data and models
- The intelligence core: the feedback loop that turns pyramids into rings
- How firms build tomorrow's bench — simulators, shadowing, apprenticeships — and why partners near retirement have no incentive to bother
Chapters: 00:00 Sponsor Message 00:31 Guest Introduction 03:10 Why Firms Became Pyramids 05:13 AI Breaks The Model 05:53 Digital Twins And Hiring 07:38 Training Juniors With AI 11:50 Fluent But Substitutable 15:19 Offshoring To AI Shift 20:18 Macro Jobs And Demand 23:14 Who Captures The Gains 28:04 Learning In The AI Era 34:33 Intelligence Core And Rings 40:49 AI Discount And Value Drain 45:21 Building The Future Bench 50:11 Wrap Up And Where To Find 51:16 Final Thanks And Outro
About Usman Sheikh Usman Sheikh is the founder and managing director of High Output Ventures, a venture studio building and backing technology-augmented service firms, and the author of Framebreak, a weekly newsletter on strategy, consulting and the knowledge-work economy.
Read his work at https://framebreak.com and connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/usmans
About the Host Aidan McCullen is the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, a keynote speaker on AI, disruption, innovation and change, host of The Innovation Show, and author of Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention (Wiley). Learn more: https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. With a unique blend of AI-powered consulting built on unmatched managed-service capability, Kyndryl helps leaders harness technology for smarter decisions, faster innovation, and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
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About The Innovation Show: the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, it brings you conversations with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, transformation and leadership.
Website: https://theinnovationshow.io
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-innovation-show/id1148455669
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63nFKf4bsSWo3W72gWtOsK?si=b62d9614237c4450
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theinnovationshow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen
"Innovation isn't a gift. It's a simple, repeatable five-step process that anyone, at any level, can learn — with nothing more than a stack of Post-it notes."
Carla Johnson, author of RE:Think Innovation, is on a mission to teach one million people to consistently come up with new, great and reliable ideas. In this anniversary-edition conversation, she takes Aidan McCullen through her updated Wheel of Innovation — observe, distill, relate, generate, pitch — and the cautionary tales that show why so many good ideas die in the boardroom.
In this conversation, Carla reveals:
- Why a pet-flavoured water startup failed — and the warning signs it ignored
- The "CF-uh-O" who killed a Disney-inspired pitch, and what it teaches about how ideas are packaged
- What brand detachment disorder is — and why "that would never work here" is your most expensive excuse
- How Big Ass Fans transplanted the customer experience of Zingerman's Deli into an industrial fan company
- How the CDC's zombie apocalypse campaign got 60,000 hits in an hour and put Dr. Ali Khan on stage at Comic-Con
- Why Great Ormond Street Hospital brought in Ferrari's Formula 1 pit crew to cut surgical handover errors
- How Tim Washer turned the Cisco ASR 9000 router launch into a Valentine's Day love story
- Why real creativity only starts after your first 200 ideas
- The "how might we" language shift that stops your brain killing ideas before they're born
- How to give feedback that builds perpetual innovators instead of silencing them
Chapters:
00:00 Innovation Is A Process
00:49 Why RE Think Matters
02:10 Thirsty Pet Cautionary Tale
05:01 Defining Innovation Clearly
07:29 New Great Reliable Ideas
09:54 Perpetual Innovators Explained
11:03 Mentorina Pitch Gone Wrong
15:10 Brand Detachment Disorder
18:29 Complexity Bias In Innovation
22:07 Brand Transplant Big Ass Fans
25:38 Constraints And If Onlys
28:23 CDC Zombie Preparedness Win
33:18 Wheel Of Innovation Update
33:53 Constraints Spark Creativity
34:27 Cisco Router Love Story
39:32 Observation Drives Innovation
45:01 Distill Dots Into Patterns
48:05 Relate Ideas To Brand
53:00 Generate 200 Ideas
55:50 Pitch The Idea Journey
59:32 Feedback That Builds
01:04:19 Where To Find Carla
Find Carla Johnson at https://carlajohnson.co — take the innovation archetype assessment and sign up for her fortnightly newsletter.
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About The Innovation Show: the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, author of Undisruptable, it brings you conversations with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, transformation and leadership.
Website: https://theinnovationshow.io
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-innovation-show/id1148455669
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63nFKf4bsSWo3W72gWtOsK?si=b62d9614237c4450
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theinnovationshow
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen
"The act of modularizing your product is the very act of inviting your future competitors into existence."
Carliss Baldwin and Kim Clark, authors of the landmark Design Rules: The Power of Modularity, join Aidan McCullen for an Innovation Show exclusive. Their book is the Rosetta Stone of platform strategy — the mechanic underneath the Innovator's Dilemma — and it has never been more relevant than in this age of AI.
In this conversation, Carliss and Kim reveal:
- Why the power of modularity underpins Moore's Law — and everything digital around us
- How IBM engineers, locked in a Connecticut motel before Christmas, invented the first conscious modular platform strategy
- How the System/360 turned IBM from a competitor into "the environment"
- Why the engineers who walked out of IBM's San Jose plant spawned the entire disk-drive industry
- How IBM owned 30% of Intel and contracted Microsoft — yet failed to own the only two sources of profit in the PC ecosystem
- Why "the game is never incontestably won"
- Why Sears couldn't become Walmart, and Walmart couldn't become Amazon
- The Chevy Vega that shook itself apart on the test track — and the cost of losing tacit knowledge
- Why AI agents are forcing companies to map their workflows for the first time
- How Haier replaced twelve layers of management with 4,000 entrepreneurial teams
- Why leadership is the operating system of the organisation
00:00 Why This Book Matters 00:33 Modularity For Founders Investors 01:39 Meet The Authors 02:25 What Are Design Rules 03:43 Design Rules Everywhere 06:50 Digital Tech Meets Software 10:52 IBM System 360 Breakthrough 14:22 Artifacts And Interfaces 20:55 Ecosystem Value Migration 26:10 Capturing Value In Platforms 30:23 AI And Measuring Modularity 34:08 Architectural Change And Retail 37:37 Why Incumbents Survive Or Die 43:28 Modularity Creates Options 44:48 Incumbents Miss Nuances 47:09 AI Needs Workflow Maps 52:18 Tacit Knowledge Lost 54:13 Small Car Hood Failures 59:00 Why Ideas Bomb 01:01:28 History Constrains Firms 01:05:52 Modular Organisations Rise 01:08:58 Haier Team Ecosystems 01:17:41 Leadership As Operating System 01:21:55 Spandrels And Tech Reality 01:27:53 Closing Reflections
About the Guests Carliss Y. Baldwin is the William L. White Professor of Business Administration, Emerita, at Harvard Business School and author of Design Rules, Volume 2: How Technology Shapes Organizations (MIT Press). Kim B. Clark is a former Dean of Harvard Business School, NAC Distinguished Professor of Management at BYU Marriott School of Business, co-author of Leading Through, and co-founder of the Leading Through Institute. Together they wrote Design Rules, Volume 1: The Power of Modularity (MIT Press). Design Rules, Volume 2: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262049337/design-rules-volume-2/ Leading Through Institute: https://leadingthrough.co
About the Host Aidan McCullen is a 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, keynote speaker on AI, disruption, innovation and change, host of The Innovation Show, and author of Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention (Wiley). More at https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen
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"Narcissists do draw people in. They start with really appealing visions — and then the wheels come off."
About 2% of people are narcissists. Among CEOs, it's roughly 16%. Jennifer Chatman — Dean of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and one of the world's leading scholars of organisational culture — joins Aidan McCullen to explain why narcissistic leadership is so often mistaken for visionary leadership, and how to tell the two apart before one wrecks your company.
Drawing on her widely cited article with Stanford's Charles O'Reilly, "Transformational Leader or Narcissist?", and her new book Making Organizational Culture Great, Jennifer separates the grandiose vision we admire from the exploitation that comes attached to it. This episode follows directly on from the two-part Geoffrey Cain series on Steve Jobs in exile — because Jobs is one of the case studies.
In this conversation, Jennifer reveals:
- Why a narcissistic CEO's pay quietly pulls away from their team's over time — and what that gap really measures
- The single interview question that exposes a narcissist: "Who did you bring along with you?"
- Why Steve Jobs ended his career with 13 senior leaders who'd stayed 13 years — and what that says about him
- How "grandiose vision" and "narcissism" overlap on a Venn diagram — and where they split
- The "dark triad" that turns confidence into damage: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism
- Why narcissistic CEOs file far more lawsuits — yet win no more of them
- The counter-intuitive team move: group your narcissists together
- Why narcissism's damage to a culture is "sticky" — it lingers long after the leader leaves
- How to shield yourself when you can't leave — and when to look for the exit
- Why chaos and uncertainty are a narcissist's favourite weather
Chapters 00:00 Cold open: how narcissist CEOs pull away from their teams 02:00 Welcome Jennifer Chatman, and the Steve Jobs connection 04:00 Kalanick, Holmes, Trump: the quotes that give a narcissist away 05:00 Why 16% of CEOs are narcissists — and how they draw you in 07:00 The delayed damage: pay, credit, and the dark triad 16:00 The one question that exposes a narcissist 19:00 Risk, lawsuits, and the denial of failure 24:00 Ethics, collaboration, and the sticky cost to culture 27:00 How to protect yourself, and Making Organizational Culture Great
(Timestamps follow the transcript markers — shift after the final edit.)
About the Host Aidan McCullen, 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, keynote speaker on AI/disruption/innovation/change, host of The Innovation Show, author of Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention (Wiley). Links: https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen
About the Guest Jennifer A. Chatman is the Bank of America Dean of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a leading scholar of organisational culture and narcissistic leadership. She co-created the Organizational Culture Profile and co-hosts the podcast The Culture Kit with Jenny & Sameer. With Stanford's Charles O'Reilly she wrote the widely cited article "Transformational Leader or Narcissist? How Grandiose Narcissists Can Create and Destroy Organizations and Institutions," and with Glenn Carroll she is the author of Making Organizational Culture Great: Moving Beyond Popular Beliefs (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2026). Link: https://www.jenniferachatman.com
About The Innovation Show The Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Host Aidan McCullen sits down with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, transformation, leadership, AI and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. With a unique blend of AI-powered consulting built on unmatched managed-service capability, Kyndryl helps leaders harness technology for smarter decisions, faster innovation, and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
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Steve Jobs sold barely 100 computers a month at NeXT — and told his team they'd sell 100,000. This is the decade everyone skips.
Author Geoffrey Cain joins Aidan McCullen for part two on Steve Jobs in Exile, the story of the wilderness years between Jobs' 1985 ousting from Apple and his return. Cain reframes the NeXT era not as a triumphant hero's journey but as a cascade of failure, ego and self-sabotage that quietly forged the leader Jobs became.
In this conversation, Geoffrey reveals:
- Why the "reality distortion field" stopped working the moment the $6,500 NeXTcube shipped
- How Jobs sabotaged an IBM deal that could have made NeXTSTEP, not Windows, the world's operating system
- The airport moment he abandoned his own salesman in front of 800 IBM engineers
- Why he killed Ross Perot's pipeline to the CIA, NSA and Pentagon with five words: "I don't like the feds"
- How a Daffy Duck demo blew up a Disney deal worth thousands of computers
- Why Tim Berners-Lee built the entire World Wide Web on a single NeXTcube in 1990
- How the creators of Doom were turned away because Jobs "didn't like games"
- The advisor's warning Jobs ignored for a decade: "your assets have feet"
- Why putting on a grey suit to sell enterprise software was the moment he finally grew up
- The random mid-level phone call — not Jobs' idea — that put him back on the road to Apple
Chapters: 00:00 Think beyond use cases 00:38 Sponsor message 01:03 Part two begins 01:54 NeXT revenge era 03:48 Reality distorts back 04:56 Cube launch hype 05:59 Sales reality check 06:48 Founder market lesson 08:04 The hero–shithead rollercoaster 12:09 Carrot and stick leadership 13:25 Assets have feet 14:57 Co-founders depart 17:50 Buggy cube problems 18:53 Writing the donut hole 19:57 Canon investment drama 21:33 IBM deal sabotage 25:40 Ross Perot fallout 28:13 No feds market 28:48 Disney deal blow-up 31:03 NeXT powers the web 32:32 Doom and missed gaming 33:28 Lesson for AI builders 35:32 Motorola dumps NeXT 38:40 Rock bottom pivot 40:07 Enterprise sales Jobs 43:34 WebObjects breakthrough 48:06 Pixar vindication 51:05 Phone call to Apple 54:47 Wrap up and sponsor
About Geoffrey Cain: Geoffrey Cain is an author and investigative journalist. His book Steve Jobs in Exile chronicles the NeXT and Pixar years, and he also wrote Samsung Rising. Website: https://geoffreycain.net Substack (The Burner Files): https://geoffreycain.substack.com X: https://x.com/Geoffrey_Cain
About The Innovation Show: The Innovation Show is the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Host Aidan McCullen sits down with world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, leadership, AI and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
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About the Author Geoffrey Cain is an author and investigative journalist, and the author of Steve Jobs in Exile and Samsung Rising. https://geoffreycain.net — https://geoffreycain.substack.com
About the Host Aidan McCullen is the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, keynote speaker on AI, disruption, innovation, and change, host of The Innovation Show, and author of Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention (Wiley). https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen
Steve Jobs was nearly bankrupt — down to his last $150 million, burning $50 million a year, with every product failing and every investor gone.
Award-winning journalist Geoffrey Cain, author of Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of a Technology Visionary, joins Aidan McCullen to tell the story the official Jobs narrative leaves out: the dozen years between his firing from Apple in 1985 and his triumphant return. Drawing on unbroadcast NeXT footage, new interviews and internal documents, Cain reveals the failures, the revenge and the near-misses that forged the leader who saved Apple.
In this conversation, Geoffrey reveals:
- Why Steve Jobs was three years from bankruptcy in the early 1990s
- The "low-level employees" lie that made Apple sue its own co-founder
- Why the lawsuit backfired and handed Jobs exactly what he wanted
- How a Bill Gates talk about CD-ROMs accidentally named NeXT
- Why revenge on John Sculley — not changing the world — drove the founding of NeXT
- The "hero–shithead rollercoaster" every NeXT executive insisted Cain had to understand
- The "deep shit list" Jobs ran the company on — and the mindset shift that replaced it
- How George Lucas's divorce handed Jobs Pixar at a fire-sale price
- Why Ross Perot bet $20 million on a company with no product
- "Steve on a Stick" — the celebrity sales act that kept NeXT alive
Chapters:
00:00 Failures Before Fame
01:03 Sponsor Message
01:36 NeXT Years Overview
02:50 Meet Geoffrey Cain
06:46 Survivorship Bias Lens
08:59 Near Bankruptcy Stakes
11:50 Fired From Apple 1985
14:37 Summer In Exile
19:11 Rival Jean-Louis Gassée
22:22 Dan'l Lewin And Education
27:32 Revenge Fuels NeXT
30:52 Apple Sues Steve Jobs
34:37 Lawsuit Backfires
36:23 Naming NeXT
39:02 Betting Careers On Steve
42:08 Pixar Fire Sale Bet
45:28 Working With Steve
46:31 Hero Shithead Rollercoaster
49:11 NeXT Talent Hierarchy
53:14 Luxury Spending Spree
58:32 Ross Perot Big Check
01:02:04 Deep Shit List Management
01:08:28 Canon Optical Disk Gamble
01:13:38 Businessland Sales Fallout
01:17:22 Wrap Up And Sponsor
Find Geoffrey Cain at https://geoffreycain.net, on X at @Geoffrey_Cain and on LinkedIn (GCain).
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About The Innovation Show: The Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Aidan McCullen hosts world-class authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, change, transformation, leadership, AI and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
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One developer. Six months. An $80 million sale to Wix. That's not the future of work — it's already here.
In this special panel from the Kyndryl Institute and The Innovation Show, host Aidan McCullen brings together four of the world's sharpest minds on strategy, innovation and disruption to explain why most leaders are using AI completely wrong — and what to do instead. Rita McGrath (Columbia, author of The Entrepreneurial Mindset and originator of "transient advantage"), Alexander Osterwalder (creator of the Business Model Canvas, CEO of Strategyzer), Ismail Amla (SVP at Kyndryl, author of From Incremental to Exponential) and Usman Sheikh (author of Frame Break, MD of High Output Ventures) map how work, value and power are being redrawn.
In this conversation, the panel reveals:
- Why painting over a rusty gate explains how most companies are misusing AI
- How a single developer sold an $80 million company to Wix after six months of solo work
- What Jensen Huang does every Sunday night to stay connected to NVIDIA's front line
- Why Bayer put its whole workforce on 90-day cycles — and how it kills office politics
- The "verification bottleneck" that quietly cancels out every speed gain from AI
- Why one firm tracking staff AI logins for promotions missed the point entirely
- How the billable hour is dying — and what replaces it
- Why labour arbitrage flipped from advantage to liability in just twelve months
- What a Korean fintech founded by a dentist (Toss) teaches us about permissionless teams
- Where incumbents still hold a moat that AI-native startups can't touch
Chapters: 00:00 AI Moment Opens
00:35 Meet The Panel
02:20 Rewiring Organisations
03:36 Rusty Gate Lesson
04:25 Entrepreneurial CEO Return
06:28 Permissionless Transition
08:39 One-Person Unicorns
10:13 Power Redefined
13:17 Verification Bottleneck
15:46 Agents In The Enterprise
20:22 Gaming AI Metrics
22:54 Death Of The Billable Hour
24:23 Electricity Era Analogy
26:18 Business Model Fundamentals
28:04 Rethinking Business Models
29:04 AI Native vs Legacy
29:49 Services Industry Upended
33:40 First Steps For Incumbents
37:51 Toss And Team Autonomy
41:17 Incentives And Accountability
45:42 Incumbent Data Moats
47:50 Elevator Pitches And Wrap-Up
The panel: Rita McGrath — https://www.ritamcgrath.com
Alexander Osterwalder / Strategyzer — https://www.strategyzer.com
Ismail Amla, From Incremental to Exponential — https://www.kyndryl.com
Usman Sheikh, Frame Break — https://highoutputventures.com
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. With a unique blend of AI-powered consulting built on unmatched managed-service capability, Kyndryl helps leaders harness technology for smarter decisions, faster innovation, and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
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What if the best practices taught in every business school are quietly destroying the organisations that follow them? Eric Ries — author of Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great and founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange — joins Aidan McCullen to expose the hidden forces that corrupt mission-driven organisations, and to reveal the structural defences that keep outliers like Costco immune.
About Eric Ries Eric Ries is an entrepreneur and the bestselling author of The Lean Startup. His new book, Incorruptible, maps the structural forces that destroy company missions and lays out a blueprint for building organisations that resist them. He is also the founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE).
About Aidan McCullen Aidan McCullen is a Thinkers50-recognised host, keynote speaker, author of Undisruptable, and former professional athlete. He is the founder and host of The Innovation Show — the podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes.
In this conversation, Eric reveals:
- Why mission drift and bureaucracy are really corruption — and why naming them that changes everything
- How financial gravity silently pulls every organisation toward value extraction unless actively resisted
- The professor story that launched the book — and the question that haunts every founder: is it even possible to build an incorruptible organisation?
- The LTSE ambush: how Eric's team chose potential bankruptcy over compromising their principles — and why that decision ultimately saved the company
- Why the founder hero story and the market story are the same story told backwards — and how that confusion destroys organisations from the inside
- The golden goose paradox: why Sol Price and Robert Owen kept losing control of the very organisations they built
- The Costco governance fortress — how Jim Sinegal created a structure that protects the fiduciary-to-the-customer ethos no matter how hard Wall Street pushes back
00:00 Sponsor Message 00:26 Naming Corruption 02:32 Why Best Practices Fail 05:08 Professor Story Wake Up Call 09:57 Financial Gravity And Strength 12:26 LTSE Ambush And Principles 19:14 Founder Hero Vs Market Story 23:56 Golden Goose And Case Studies 25:19 Sol Price And Robert Owen 30:46 Costco Governance Fortress 33:15 Wrap Up And Resources 34:26 Sponsor Outro Guest links:
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- More resources: https://www.incorruptible.co/resources/more-failures
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"I don't like J work."
That was Andy — a top serial innovator at SAIC — telling his manager Dennis what he needed to be protected from. J work, in Andy's field of computational electromagnetics, is the imaginary part of a number. To Andy, it meant the imaginary work: staff meetings, budget reviews, formal reporting. Dennis's job was to keep him in real work. Most managers do the opposite.
In part three of our Serial Innovators series, Bruce Vojak closes the loop. After two episodes on who serial innovators are and how they navigate the politics, this one is about how organisations find them, develop them — and how managers can stop accidentally driving them out the door.
Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms (with Ray Price and Abby Griffin), founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and former Associate Dean for Administration at the University of Illinois College of Engineering.
In this conversation, Bruce reveals:
• Why mechanistic, CV-screening HR processes — and now AI-powered hiring filters — systematically screen out your future innovators • The four engagement filters that actually identify a serial innovator: how they engage with problems, projects, business, and people • The five core traits — systems thinking, above-average (but not extreme) creativity, innate curiosity, deep-expertise intuition, and the intrinsic drive to make things better • Why π-shaped (pi-shaped) workers — broad across domains AND deep in multiple specialisms — beat T-shaped specialists • Why innovators spot innovators — and why your best HR move is letting your existing serial innovators sit in on hires • The career-phase development model: hard problems early, breadth via exposure, apprenticeship over mentorship, and burnout as a real risk if you don't choose your battles • Golden handcuffs — and the "fur-lined mousetrap" most serial innovators eventually walk into • The Dennis-and-Andy story at DEMACO/SAIC — and what Dennis did right that almost every other manager gets wrong • The pheasant hunting in Iowa metaphor — why over-managed budgets leave no nesting ground for the future of your business • The five things a manager has to do — air cover, patience, running interference, no bureaucratic J work, no daily progress reports • Why phase-gate control is the slow death of breakthrough innovation • Where Bruce respectfully diverges from Clay Christensen on whether innovation can survive inside the organisation — or has to be spun out • The incentive traps that quietly destroy serial innovators — and why "I'm doing what's best for the company and you're giving me crap for it" is the line every serial innovator says to themselves at least once
Chapters: 00:00 Executive Innovator Balance 00:37 Sponsor Message 01:03 Serial Innovators Intro 01:08 HR Screening Problem 03:02 Four Engagement Filters 04:46 Engaging With Problems 05:28 Projects Tenacity 06:29 Business Mindset 07:16 People And Customers 08:33 Research Method War Room 10:46 Five Core Traits 12:12 Innovators Spot Innovators 14:05 Career Phases 0 To 10 17:06 Hard Problems Early 17:58 Apprenticeship Model 18:52 Burnout And Choosing Battles 22:33 Innovator Versus Inventor 24:24 Nurturing Through Exposure 27:05 Budget Barriers Story 29:59 AI Hiring And Hidden Signals 31:44 HR Triads And Policy Limits 33:04 Golden Handcuffs Risk 34:34 Managing For Impact Setup 35:52 Relational Management Style 37:41 Innovation As Dance 38:09 Incentives And Motivation 40:51 Demco SAIC Case Study 44:08 Pheasant Metaphor Budgets 47:12 Avoiding J Work 49:55 Manager Air Cover Tips 52:03 Phase Gates And Control 55:53 Ego And Incentive Traps 59:54 Christensen Inside Vs Spinout 01:03:58 Pi Shaped Innovators 01:08:16 No Excuses Innovation Preview 01:11:33 Wrap Up And Where To Find
About Bruce Vojak Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators and Innovation Code, founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and former Associate Dean for Administration at the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He advises executive teams and boards on how to find, support and unleash serial innovators inside mature firms. Website: https://breakthrough-innovation-advisors.com Book: Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms
About The Innovation Show The Thinkers50-recognised podcast hosted by Aidan McCullen — 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, keynote speaker, author of Undisruptable — where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Conversations with the world's leading authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, transformation, leadership, AI, creativity and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
About the host Aidan McCullen is the 2025 Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, host of The Innovation Show, and author of Undisruptable (Wiley). Learn more or enquire about booking him for a keynote: https://theinnovationshow.io/about-aidan-mccullen/
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"I see dead people."
That was Nancy Dawes' answer when Bruce Vojak asked her how she did it. The chemical engineer who took Olay from a dying brand to a billion-dollar product line wasn't being mysterious — she was telling him she saw patterns no-one else did. And the real burden, she realised, wasn't seeing them. It was getting an entire organisation to see them too.
In part two of our Serial Innovators series, Bruce Vojak returns to unpack the chapter most innovators learn the hard way: the politics. In over 90% of a mature firm, resources, people and management attention are locked onto today's products. Breakthrough innovation has to fight all of it — for capital, for headcount, for strategic oxygen — and that fight is political by design.
Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms (with Ray Price and Abby Griffin), founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and former Associate Dean for Administration at the University of Illinois College of Engineering.
In this conversation, Bruce reveals:
- The Galileo scenario — why a serial innovator looks at the same data as everyone else and sees a completely different solution
- Why politics loses its negative meaning the moment you realise it is the only way to actually serve the customer
- Strategic coherence vs tactical coherence — and the one question to ask before you push any breakthrough idea into your firm
- "Crossing the bridge" from the naïve view (invention is sufficient, the manager will recognise it) to political pragmatism
- The four elements of trust — competence, reliability, openness, concern — that buy a serial innovator the right to be heard
- Why every breakthrough story Bruce found came from an emergent team, not a pre-formed innovation team
- The "Stone Soup" model of recruiting allies one favour at a time
- The Disneyland queue problem of selling internally — you think you've got buy-in, and then there are ten more people behind the next corner
- Soft influence (planting seeds, telling stories, "people tolerate my conclusions but act on their own conclusions") and hard influence (data, prototypes, signed purchase orders, customer pull-through)
- "The best marketing research is a signed purchase order" — the line Bruce still uses as a filter today
- Buckminster Fuller's outlaw quote, and his trim tab metaphor — how one person, properly placed, can move the whole ship
- Chuck House's HP defiance and the line that captures every serial innovator who ever risked their job for the work: "I wasn't trying to be defiant. I just wanted a success for HP. It never occurred to me it might cost me my job."
00:00 Sponsor Message
00:25 Why Breakthroughs Stall
01:15 Meet Bruce Vojak
02:36 Seeing Hidden Patterns
06:14 Innovation Lenses
09:28 Strategic vs Tactical Coherence
10:37 Reframing Politics
11:57 QWERTY Switching Costs
14:27 Owning the Political Work
18:00 Trust and Early Wins
21:14 Crossing the Bridge
30:04 Convincing Many Stakeholders
31:40 Engaging Allies Slowly
33:01 Emergent Teams Not Assigned
38:21 Innovation as Team Sport
39:10 Positioning for Strategy Fit
43:26 Too Many Innovators
44:38 Proof via Purchase Orders
46:25 Outlaw Area and Trim Tab
50:17 Politics Navigation Diagram
53:15 Manager Perspective Teaser
55:46 Wrap Up and Sponsor
About Bruce Vojak Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators and Innovation Code, founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and former Associate Dean for Administration at the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He advises executive teams and boards on how to find, support and unleash serial innovators inside mature firms.
Website: https://breakthrough-innovation-advisors.com
Book: Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms
About The Innovation Show The Thinkers50-recognised podcast hosted by Aidan McCullen — author of Undisruptable, keynote speaker and former pro athlete — where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Conversations with the world's leading authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, transformation, leadership, AI, creativity and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. Kyndryl helps leaders harness AI-powered consulting and managed-service capability for smarter decisions, faster innovation and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
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Most companies think innovation is a straight line. Bruce Vojak spent years studying the people who prove otherwise.
Bruce Vojak is co-author of Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms (Oxford University Press). In this bonus episode of The Innovation Show, he joins Aidan McCullen for a focused look at the Hourglass Innovation Model — the descriptive framework that maps how serial innovators actually move from an interesting problem to a flawless product launch.
In this conversation, Bruce reveals:
- Why the Hourglass Model is descriptive, not prescriptive — and why that matters
- How serial innovators often redefine the problem before they solve it
- The Tom Osborne story — how reframing a feminine hygiene brief from diaper to garment changed everything
- Why serial innovators can appear completely unproductive for months — and why that is actually the work
- How they were practising customer empathy and design thinking before those ideas had names
- Why Execute — the stage most firms obsess over — is just one of five tasks
- How to use the model as an honest self-diagnostic: am I doing these things, or is it really the organisation?
Chapter topics
00:00 Hourglass Model Intro
00:31 Stage Gate vs Hourglass
01:15 Redefining the Problem
04:16 Pragmatism and Empathy
06:27 Deep Dive Understanding
07:49 Experiment and Iterate
08:39 Nonlinear Flow Explained
10:02 Org Maturity and Politics
11:47 Normalize and Self Assess
12:53 Wrap Up and Sponsor
About The Innovation Show The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen is the Thinkers50-recognised podcast where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Conversations with world-class authors, scientists, and practitioners on disruption, innovation, leadership, and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
About Bruce Vojak Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators and Innovation Code, founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and former Associate Dean for Administration at the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He advises executive teams and boards on how to find, support and unleash serial innovators inside mature firms. Website: https://breakthrough-innovation-advisors.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvojak/
Book: Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms https://amzn.to/4f7Y85q
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"These are the most important people you've never heard of."
After interviewing more than 50 serial innovators inside the world's largest mature companies, Bruce Vojak knows something most boards don't: a tiny minority of people — roughly 1 in 500 inside a large firm — quietly create the breakthrough products that fund everything else. They have no formal mandate. They are often almost fired. And without them, the S-curve flatlines.
Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms (with Ray Price and Abby Griffin), founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and a former engineering executive who has spent over a decade studying how breakthrough innovation actually happens inside big organisations. This is part one of a multi-part series with host Aidan McCullen on Bruce's life's work.
In this conversation, Bruce reveals:
- Why the humble carrot peeler is the clearest example of how innovation redefines the basis of competition
- How Tom Osborne at Procter & Gamble almost lost his job twice — before launching the billion-dollar Always Ultra brand
- The Tom Osborne quote every product team should hang on the wall: his products were "love letters to his customers"
- Why it is not marketing, it is "customering" — and why customer-driven beats market-driven every time
- The three roles inside the stage-gate process — inventor, champion, implementer — and why serial innovators play across all three
- Why stage-gate is brilliant for incremental innovation and lethal for breakthrough work
- The MP5 model: motivation, personality, perspectives, preparation, process and politics — what serial innovators bring vs. what they develop
- Why the politics is the work — and why pushing the boulder up the hill is Sisyphean by design
- The hiring insight that changes everything: "I want people who want to do the work innovators do, not people who want to be an innovator"
- How Iain McGilchrist's master and emissary, Charles Handy's S-curves and Thomas Kuhn's paradigms all converge inside one good innovator
- Why early success is a curse — and what to do when your organisation has forgotten how it found its first product
Chapters:
00:00 Why Serial Innovators Matter 00:31 Sponsor and Series Setup 01:11 Meet Bruce Vojak 02:45 Defining Innovation 04:08 Carrot Peeler Breakthroughs 05:54 Market Expansion Examples 07:56 What Is a Serial Innovator 08:44 Hiring and Spotting Innovators 10:32 Curse of Early Success 15:19 Punished for Innovating 17:34 Tom Osborne at P&G 19:53 Digging Deep for Insight 22:18 Bootlegging to Launch Ultra 27:25 When Innovators Check Out 33:17 Incremental vs Breakthrough 36:04 S Curves and Culture Tension 42:03 Stage Gate vs Iteration 43:24 Switch to Video and Diagrams 44:30 Stage Gate Overview 45:09 Stage Gate Basics 46:58 Innovation Roles Explained 48:21 Serial Innovators Across Roles 50:34 Customer Driven Discovery Loop 53:37 Seeing Patterns Metaphors 55:13 Motivation And Role Friction 01:02:50 MP5 Model Origins 01:04:33 Traits Motivation Politics 01:16:07 Innovation Process Diagram 1.7 01:21:57 Wrap Up Sponsor Outro About Bruce Vojak Bruce is co-author of Serial Innovators and Innovation Code, founder of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, and former Associate Dean for Administration at the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He advises executive teams and boards on how to find, support and unleash serial innovators inside mature firms.
Website: https://breakthrough-innovation-advisors.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvojak/
Book: Serial Innovators: How Individuals Create and Deliver Breakthrough Innovations in Mature Firms
https://amzn.to/4f7Y85q
About The Innovation Show The Thinkers50-recognised podcast hosted by Aidan McCullen — author of Undisruptable, keynote speaker and former pro athlete — where square pegs find their place in a world of round holes. Conversations with the world's leading authors, scientists and practitioners on disruption, innovation, transformation, leadership, AI, creativity and the ideas shaping tomorrow.
This series is brought to you by Kyndryl, who run and reimagine the technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. With a unique blend of AI-powered consulting built on unmatched managed-service capability, Kyndryl helps leaders harness technology for smarter decisions, faster innovation and lasting competitive edge. Learn more about Kyndryl and the Kyndryl Institute at https://www.kyndryl.com.
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"Organisations love innovation, but they hate their innovators."
Jeff and Staney DeGraff return to The Innovation Show to close out Aidan McCullen's DeGraff trilogy with their book The Art of Change. Their argument is direct: change rarely fails because of bad strategy or weak execution. It fails because leaders bring the wrong mindset — treating change like a linear project when change is actually a paradox to be held.
In this conversation, Jeff and Staney reveal:
- Why the man who saved Operation Warp Speed got passed over for promotion — and what his story tells every innovator about the cost of being right
- The Jonas Salk warning every change-maker should hear: they won't notice, then they'll say you're doing it wrong, then they'll call you unprofessional, then they'll take credit for your work
- Why apathy and alignment are the deadliest signs in any organisation
- The seven core paradoxes of change — and the four-step paradox mindset cycle that breaks the deadlock
- Why facts don't change minds (the Harriet Beecher Stowe story Lincoln told to prove it)
- How Sears actually invented the digital economy and how mindset cost them the future
- Why "deviance first, alignment later" is the funnel every leader gets backwards
- The CIO joke that isn't funny: Career Is Over as soon as you take the job
- Why the first pancake is never a good pancake — and what FAIL really stands for
Chapters: 00:00 Innovation in the AI era 01:03 Sponsor and book intro 01:40 Why change fails 02:36 Trilogy origins 06:12 Paradox and mindset 07:58 Why organisations punish their innovators 10:28 Luis, Rapid X, and Operation Warp Speed 16:52 Meaning over happiness 18:06 Time, not targets 19:45 The paradox mindset cycle 24:34 Marriage and money paradox 28:15 Conflict fuels change 32:27 Missed futures examples 36:44 Practice beats theatre 38:04 Builders versus bureaucrats 41:05 Skin in the game 42:35 Blocked by superiors 43:45 Leaders spot talent 44:49 Disruptors and failure 48:05 Boundaries create freedom 51:43 Innovation needs hideouts 53:59 Stories build culture 59:45 The seven paradoxes explained 01:07:38 Deviance, then alignment 01:13:10 The paradox mindset cycle 01:18:26 Final takeaways and wrap
About Jeff and Staney DeGraff Jeff DeGraff is the "Dean of Innovation" — Clinical Professor of Management at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, founder of the Innovatrium, and author of multiple bestselling books on creative leadership. Staney DeGraff is co-founder of the Innovatrium and Jeff's longtime collaborator. Together they've worked with half the Fortune 500 on what it actually takes to make change stick.
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Creativity isn't reserved for geniuses—it's a skill you can learn, practice, and compound over time.
In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen sits down with Jeff and Staney DeGraff to explore their practical framework for everyday creativity: the C.R.E.A.T.E. method. Based on decades of research and real-world application, they break down how innovation actually happens—not through lightning bolts, but through small, iterative wins.
From clarifying the real problem to evaluating ideas effectively, this conversation reframes creativity as a disciplined, learnable process.
Sponsored by Kyndryl, this episode also includes a giveaway for subscribers.
What You'll Learn: * Why creativity is a learnable skill (not a talent) * The power of small wins and iterative thinking * How to identify the real problem before solving it * Techniques like SCAMPER, analogies, and storyboarding * Why evaluation—not ideation—often determines success * How constraints and failure fuel innovation
The C.R.E.A.T.E. Framework: * Clarify – Define the real problem through iteration * Replicate – Reapply ideas across domains * Elaborate – Generate ideas using creative techniques * Associate – Connect ideas through analogy and systems thinking * Translate – Turn ideas into compelling stories * Evaluate – Select the best ideas using structured methods
Timestamps: 00:00 Sponsor and Giveaway 00:45 Creativity as Learnable Skill 04:59 Find Your Creative Rhythm 11:11 Constraints and Small Wins 20:57 Clarify the Real Problem 25:25 Replicate and Reapply Ideas 29:01 Elaborate With Wordplay 36:43 Associate Through Analogies 40:43 Translate Into Story 46:09 Evaluate Ideas Wisely
Featured Book: The Creative Mindset by Jeff & Staney DeGraff
Find the DeGraffs: https://jeffdegraff.com
Aidan McCullen is a Thinkers50 Innovation Award winner, keynote speaker Ireland, and host of The Innovation Show—the only podcast ever to receive a Thinkers50 award.
What if the real driver of innovation isn't alignment—but conflict?
In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen is joined by Jeff and Staney DeGraff, co-authors of The Innovation Code, to explore a powerful idea: innovation emerges from the tension between opposing perspectives—not from consensus.
Drawing on decades of research and real-world application, they introduce four archetypes that shape how individuals and organisations innovate:
- The Artist (creation & ideas)
- The Engineer (process & execution)
- The Athlete (performance & results)
- The Sage (values & culture)
Each brings strengths—and blind spots.
The key? Not eliminating conflict—but orchestrating it.
In this episode:
- Why alignment can actually kill innovation
- The role of constructive conflict in high-performing teams
- How different mindsets clash—and why that's essential
- The lifecycle of innovation and who leads at each stage
- Why organisations fail when they can't change their worldview
- How to build cultures of adaptability and reinvention
Featured Book:
The Innovation Code by Jeff & Staney DeGraff
Find the DeGraffs: https://jeffdegraff.com
Aidan McCullen is a Thinkers50 Innovation Award winner, keynote speaker Ireland, and host of The Innovation Show—the only podcast ever to receive a Thinkers50 award.
AI is triggering a "big bang" in how organizations operate—and those that adapt fastest will win.
In this episode, Stephen Wunker and Jonathan Brill explore the concept of the Octopus Organization, where intelligence is distributed, decisions happen at the edge, and workflows—not jobs—are automated. Drawing on biology, they explain how autonomy, governance, and visibility can coexist to unlock speed, resilience, and innovation.
The discussion dives into overcoming organizational debt, avoiding groupthink and analysis paralysis, and shifting from rigid hierarchies to adaptive "kill web" structures. Real-world examples—from L'Oréal's rapid product cycles to AI-powered patent creation at Deep Invent—highlight how companies are already transforming.
This episode is essential listening for leaders looking to redesign their organizations for the AI era.
How do you negotiate firmly, fairly, and effectively — without becoming a jerk?
In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen speaks with Barry Nalebuff — Yale professor, entrepreneur, and author of Split the Pie — about a principled approach to negotiation built around one simple idea: identify the pie, the extra value created only when both sides reach agreement, and split it equally.
Rather than relying on pressure, posturing, or arbitrary bargaining, Barry shows how negotiation can become a logical, ethical, and data-driven process. Drawing on cooperative game theory and real-world business experience, he explains why most people misunderstand what is actually being negotiated — and how that confusion leads to bad deals and bad relationships.
The conversation includes examples from:
Barry's mother buying her rented home,
Coca-Cola's acquisition of Honest Tea,
a negotiation with a domain-name squatter,
grant funding and workload-sharing examples,
lease-breaking, tax-loss mergers, and everyday fairness disputes.
This is a practical episode for founders, executives, investors, academics, negotiators, and anyone who wants to create better outcomes through principle instead of power plays.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What Barry Nalebuff means by "the pie"
- Why fairness starts with understanding the real source of value
- How to negotiate without aggression or manipulation
- Why principles beat arbitrary numbers
- How game theory can improve business and life decisions
- How to avoid accepting less than your fair share
Timestamps
00:00 Sponsor Message
00:28 Negotiation Without Jerk
01:50 Split The Pie Idea
03:29 Dollar Bill Example
05:15 Mom House Deal
11:49 Talmud Cloth Principle
14:22 Honest Tea Coke Bottles
17:16 Coke Buyout Terms
22:02 Domain Troll Negotiation
27:33 Holding Firm on Fairness
28:36 Principles Over Arbitrary Numbers
31:17 Anju and Bharat Interest Puzzle
35:35 Power and Hidden Pie Ethics
37:23 Game Theory and Spock Logic
42:09 Sisyphus Grant Split Example
48:46 Breaking the Lease Loss Pie
52:01 Mergers Tax Losses and Equality
53:12 Fairness Equity and Negotiation Ethics
56:28 Where to Find Barry
57:29 Sponsor and Sign Off
What if Nokia saw the iPhone coming and still couldn't stop it?
In this episode, strategy professor Timo Partanen, former Nokia market intelligence leader (2001–2009), reveals what was really inside Nokia's internal iPhone threat briefing presented to senior leadership.
Nokia had tracked Apple for years. They saw the signals like touchscreen innovation, strategic hires, and shifting user expectations. The iPhone's hardware wasn't the surprise.
The real shock was Apple's ecosystem.
From its exclusive partnership with Cingular (AT&T) to alliances with Google and Yahoo, Apple didn't just launch a product, it launched a new business model. One that exposed Nokia's blind spot: a hardware-first culture in a platform-driven world.
We explore why clear warnings didn't lead to action, how strategy broke down between leadership and execution, and what today's companies can learn about disruption, partnerships, and transformation.
This is a story about missed shifts, internal friction, and the difficulty of turning insight into impact.
How did Nokia survive one of the most dramatic collapses in business history?
In this episode, we explore the hidden driver of strategy under pressure: emotion.
Drawing on research based on 100+ interviews inside Nokia between 2007 and 2013 , INSEAD's Quy Huy and Aalto University's Timo Vuori join Aidan McCullen to explain how large organizations can execute radical pivots—not just through analysis, but through structured emotion regulation.
We unpack how Nokia moved from denial, fear, and rigid thinking to a disciplined, data-driven, and emotionally aware strategy process that enabled it to exit mobile phones and rebuild around networks and 5G.
You'll learn:
- Why strategy fails when emotions go unmanaged
- How boards can shape better decisions by regulating—not suppressing—emotion
- The role of consultants, teams, and partners in expanding strategic thinking
- Why discussing failure systematically leads to better outcomes
- How to design strategy processes that work under uncertainty
This is not just a story about Nokia—it's a blueprint for any organization navigating disruption, uncertainty, and high-stakes decisions.
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Most people believe the iPhone killed Nokia.
But the real story behind Nokia's collapse is far more complex — and much more human.
At its peak Nokia controlled nearly 50% of the global mobile phone market and had over one billion customers. Yet within a few years the company lost the smartphone war as Apple and Google reshaped the industry.
In this episode we continue our deep dive into the research of Quy Huy and Timo Vuori, whose study reveals how fear inside Nokia distorted communication and decision-making. Senior leaders felt intense pressure from competitors and investors, while middle managers feared delivering bad news. The result was silence, denial, and what the researchers call "collective lies."
We explore how Nokia became trapped by its Symbian platform, how short-term financial pressures undermined long-term innovation, and why leadership dynamics and organizational culture can determine the fate of even the most dominant companies.
The lesson: strategy often fails not because of technology — but because leaders stop hearing the truth.
Nokia didn't lose the smartphone battle because it lacked smart people or a strategy deck. It lost because fear and shared emotions quietly reshaped attention, filtered information, and weakened truth-telling.
Quy Huy (INSEAD) and Timo Vuori (Aalto University)—authors of the 2016 research on Nokia's collapse—explain how leaders hid emotions behind "technology and finance talk," how dissent was punished, and how misaligned fearformed: executives feared competitors and shareholders while middle managers feared their bosses. We connect the dots to psychological safety, power traps, poker-face leadership, burnout, and what this teaches leaders facing AI disruption today.
Find Quy
https://www.insead.edu/faculty-personal-site/quy-huy
https://knowledge.insead.edu/strategy/nokias-reinvention-was-emotionally-driven
Find Timo
https://research.aalto.fi/en/persons/timo-vuori/
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BlackBerry once ruled the business world.
Presidents, CEOs, and Wall Street relied on its encrypted devices. Then the iPhone arrived — and everything changed.
In this episode, Jacquie McNish, co-author of Losing the Signal, unpacks the untold story behind:
• The improbable rise of Research In Motion • The 2011 global outage crisis • The NTP patent war • 9/11 and encrypted messaging dominance • The internal fracture between Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie • The Storm failure • The QNX pivot and BlackBerry's second act
A fascinating case study in leadership psychology, technological disruption, and strategic inflection points.
This is a masterclass in: Innovation Leadership Disruption Scaling culture Strategic blindness Corporate inflection points
📘 Book: Losing the Signal by Jacquie McNish & Sean Silcoff https://amzn.to/4tVBHWk
🎙 Hosted by Aidan McCullen Aidan McCullen is a Thinkers50 Innovation Award winner, recognised for his contribution to global innovation practice through The Innovation Show.
Aidan is a Global and Irish Keynote speaker recognized for his engaging storytelling style and his bestselling book Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention. The Innovation Show remains the only podcast ever to receive a Thinkers50 award, and Aidan is only the second Irish person—after Charles Handy—to be honoured.
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Why does corporate innovation fail so often — even with talented teams and strong ideas? In this episode of The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen, intrapreneur and innovation veteran Chuck House returns to explain why innovation dies when projects, programs, and strategy aren't clearly connected — and why executives often misjudge innovation timelines because they're optimizing established businesses.
Chuck breaks down the 4 intrapreneur traits (curiosity, perspective, resilience, and comfort with data) and the overlooked career skill that makes or breaks intrapreneurs: managing down AND managing up. Learn how to build team trust, navigate organizational politics, make "invisible work" visible, and persuade decision-makers to keep the right bets alive.
He also challenges traditional project review approaches (IRR, cost/schedule targets, early sales projections) and introduces his practical alignment tool: the Return Map — a living, cross-functional view that integrates investment, revenue, and profit over time, assigns accountability across functions, and forces iterative re-forecasting as reality changes (slips, market windows, manufacturing costs, and sales forecasts).
In this episode
- Why innovation feels like "snakes and ladders" inside large organisations
- Steve Jobs as a blueprint: iPod → iTunes → iPhone as a strategic cycle
- Managing up: credibility, trust, and navigating corporate politics
- Why HQ metrics can kill risky projects too early
- Brunnergrams vs strategy: what engineering tracking misses
- How Return Maps improve alignment, accountability, and forecasting
- Teaser: a future conversation with Kodak digital camera inventor Steve Sasson
Sponsor: Kyndryl
This week's guest is David Rogers, Columbia Business School professor and author of Digital Transformation Playbook.
We discuss digital transformation strategy, AI in business, disruptive innovation, platform business models, network effects, and leadership in the age of AI.
If you're navigating digital transformation or AI strategy, this episode is essential listening.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:35 Meet the Digital Transformation Expert
01:38 Impact of the Digital Transformation Playbook
05:40 Evolution of Digital Transformation
07:24 The Role of AI in Digital Transformation
09:21 Frameworks and Theories of Disruption
09:38 The Story of Encyclopedia Britannica
16:59 Understanding Business Disruption
24:44 Disruptive Business Model Map
33:12 Understanding Network Effects
34:41 Same Side vs. Cross Side Network Effects
38:01 The Challenge of Competition in Platform Businesses
42:21 The Importance of Platform Business Models
46:13 Four Types of Platform Businesses
49:19 Platform Business Model Map
54:28 Value Train Analysis
01:02:22 The Evolution of Digital Transformation
Find David:
https://davidrogers.digital/about/
In this episode, we explore the strategic brilliance of Taylor Swift with Kevin Evers, author of There's Nothing Like This. From genre-shifting reinventions to billion-dollar tours, Taylor's evolution isn't just musical—it's a masterclass in brand, resilience, and audience engagement.
🎯 We cover:
The pivot from country to global pop dominance
How Taylor handled public backlash & the Kanye/Kardashian controversy
Her savvy response to the streaming revolution
Ownership battles over her masters and how it reshaped the industry
Building the Eras Tour as a pinnacle of fan-first strategy
What businesses can learn from Taylor's "anti-fragile" mindset
Whether you're a fan, a founder, or fascinated by the music business, this is a powerful look at how strategy meets stardom.
🔗 Learn more about Kevin's book: nothinglikethisbook.com
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In this episode, Aidan McCullen welcomes Kevin Evers, editor at Harvard Business Review Press and author of There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift. Together, they explore how Taylor Swift built not just a music career—but a global business empire.
From fearless reinvention and blue ocean strategy to her mastery of fan engagement and brand evolution, Taylor Swift's rise is a masterclass in innovation, leadership, and vision. Learn how her career mirrors the strategic moves of top businesses, and what leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators can take away from her story.
Tune in for:
The psychology and strategy behind Swift's career decisions
How she shaped fan culture and digital engagement
Lessons in brand authenticity, creative growth, and leadership
What businesses can learn from Swift's reinvention and market disruption
Whether you're a Swiftie, strategist, or business leader, this episode offers sharp insights into how to turn art into lasting impact.
Find Kevin: https://www.nothinglikethisbook.com
📘 Guest: Joel Schwartzberg, author of Get to the Point & The Language of Leadership
In this episode, we cut through the noise and get straight to the point—literally. Communication expert and author Joel Schwartzberg returns to discuss the art and science of clarity in communication. Whether you're a leader, innovator, speaker, or simply want to stop rambling and start resonating, this episode is packed with practical, game-changing advice.
We explore:
- Why having a clear point is the cornerstone of influence
- How to sharpen your message with Joel's "I believe" and "XY" tests
- The power of pausing, volume, and emotional contagion in speech
- How to handle interruptions with grace and still deliver your message
- Real-life analysis of effective speeches (including a powerful moment from Demi Moore)
- The role of AI in crafting and questioning your communication
- Sticking the landing: how to end your message with lasting impact
💡 If you've ever struggled to communicate a big idea or felt your message wasn't landing—this episode is your ultimate toolkit.
🔗 Show Notes & Resources:
- Joel's website: joelschwartzberg.net
- Book: Get to the Point (Updated 10-Year Anniversary Edition)
- Sponsored by: Kyndryl.com
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In this episode, we sit down with Gary Klein, author of Seeing What Others Don't, to explore the fascinating science behind insights and how organizations can foster smarter thinking and innovation. Klein dives deep into over 120 real-world stories he's collected—ranging from Daniel Boone to Napoleon—and explains the two powerful triggers behind most breakthroughs: connections and anomalies.
Discover how organizations often suppress insights, and why a focus on predictability and perfection can kill innovation. Learn about his new concept of Insight Audits and how leaders can shift their environments to better capture the power of spontaneous insight.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:27 Guest Introduction: Gary Klein 00:59 Collecting Stories of Success 02:19 The Down Arrow vs. The Up Arrow 04:43 Investigating Insights 05:38 Themes of Insight: Connections and Discrepancies 07:10 Historical Models of Insight 09:16 Organizational Barriers to Insight 11:17 The Perfection and Predictability Traps 15:06 Case Studies: Missed Discoveries 25:14 The Garden Path Phenomenon 32:30 Insight Audits in Organizations 36:48 Ideas That Escape: Case Studies and Suppression 37:27 The Battle of Midway: Intelligence and Strategy 41:38 The 1973 Yom Kippur War: Ignored Warnings 47:23 Napoleon's Tactical Genius at Toulon 50:58 Creative Desperation: The Mann Gulch Fire 58:42 Yellow Fever: The Mosquito Hypothesis 01:06:46 Daniel Boone: Abandoning the Project Plan 01:10:47 Conclusion and Resources Find Gary here: https://www.shadowboxtraining.com/our-team/people/gklein/ Find Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights here: https://amzn.to/4qNlekq Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy these deep dives into cognitive science, decision-making, and innovation.
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In this timeless episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen sits down with Scott Galloway, Clinical Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, for a prescient conversation that remains highly relevant today.
Recorded nearly a decade ago, this episode dives deep into:
- The rise of the algorithm-driven economy
- How tech giants like Amazon and Facebook dominate using data and intelligence
- The decline of traditional media and the shift to subscription-based models
- The retail apocalypse and how Amazon continues to reshape consumer behavior
- The emerging power of voice technology and screenless interaction
Scott also offers strategic insights into the future of media, marketing, and retail, with takeaways that still resonate in today's digital landscape.
This episode is brought to you with thanks to our sponsor, Kyndryl, helping global enterprises harness the power of AI and digital infrastructure for competitive advantage.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:15 Algorithm-Driven Economy
- 08:46 Subscription Models
- 12:48 Traditional Media Challenges
- 24:40 Retail Apocalypse & Amazon
- 29:02 Rise of Voice Technology
- 33:01 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
Learn more at: https://www.kyndryl.com
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🔮 Navigating the Accelerated S-Curve with Paul Nunes | Big Bang Disruption & Shark Fin Strategy
Welcome to episode 2 of our exclusive Harvard Business School series! 🎓 Join host Aidan McCullen as he interviews Paul Nunes, renowned as the King of the S-Curve, in a masterclass on navigating today's fast-evolving business cycles.
📈 Discover how exponential technology change is collapsing traditional life cycles and creating "Shark Fin" business models—where sudden success can be catastrophic and strategic timing is everything. Paul explains how companies like Netflix, Apple, Peloton, and Intel navigated (or missed) these cycles and what it means for your business.
🔥 Learn about Big Bang Disruption, the death of early adopters, managing multiple S-curves, the rise of orchestrator firms, and how strategy must evolve for verticalized industries, fleeting advantage, and supply chain complexity.
⏰ Timestamps for Key Topics:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:26 - The Evolution of S-Curves
01:43 - What is the Shark Fin Strategy?
03:52 - Managing Multiple S-Curves
05:29 - Rapid Market Change & Business Lifecycle
07:42 - Case Studies: American Giant & Peloton
10:30 - The New Supply Chain Realities
18:01 - Is Vertical Integration Still Viable?
24:13 - Strategy in the Age of Compression
24:34 - Industry Diversification & Component Thinking
25:17 - Nvidia, Intel, and Strategic Orchestration
27:02 - Innovation vs. Manufacturing Models
33:15 - Capital Investment, Risk & Timing
39:06 - Why the Chief Strategy Officer Role is More Crucial Than Ever
47:55 - Final Reflections & Thank Yous
💡 Whether you're a strategist, innovator, entrepreneur, or business leader, this episode is a must-watch to future-proof your thinking and strategy.
📚 Based on Paul's seminal works: Jumping the S-Curve, Big Bang Disruption, and Pivot to the Future
🔗 Watch, learn, and subscribe for more expert-led strategy content!
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Based on a ten-year study, Teresa Amabile reveals why retirement—and any major life transition—requires far more psychological work than we expect.
In this special episode of The Innovation Show, recorded at Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School, Aidan McCullen sits down with renowned psychologist and researcher Teresa Amabile to explore one of the most underestimated transitions we face: the move out of a long-held role and into what comes next.
Drawing on a ten-year study of 120 professionals—many healthy, financially secure, and highly accomplished—Amabile reveals a striking insight: when people hear the word retirement, their dominant associations are fear, uncertainty, and loss of identity. And that fear has little to do with money or health.
This conversation reframes retirement as a broader human challenge: how we navigate endings, detach from identities that once defined us, and rebuild a life structure that still allows for progress, meaning, and contribution. Amabile outlines the four core tasks people must work through when leaving a career, why these tasks rarely happen in a neat sequence, and why "it takes work to stop working."
The discussion also examines the role organisations play—often poorly—in this transition. From sidelining experienced contributors to missing opportunities for knowledge transfer, Aidan and Teresa explore how meaningful final assignments, creative work, rituals, and continued post-retirement connection can dramatically improve outcomes for both individuals and institutions.
Along the way, Amabile introduces the Four A's framework—Alignment, Awareness, Agency, and Adaptability—as a practical lens for navigating not only retirement, but any major life or career transition. The episode closes with a nuanced exploration of purpose, showing how meaning in later life often shifts away from grand missions toward day-to-day quality, relationships, and contribution.
This is not an episode about "retiring early" or financial planning. It's about renewal, identity, and preparing—psychologically, relationally, and structurally—for the transitions we all know are coming, but rarely prepare for.
Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Welcome 00:13 The Concept of Preparing for the Future 00:37 Introducing Theresa Am Abate 00:43 Gifts and Gratitude 01:47 Sponsor Acknowledgment 02:04 The Word 'Retirement' and Initial Reactions 02:39 Research Findings on Retirement Perceptions 05:21 The Four Tasks of Retirement 07:01 Framework for Renewal and Organizational Change 13:16 The Role of Organizations in Supporting Retirees 18:50 The Importance of Rituals and Celebrations 24:37 Life Structure and Retirement 31:24 Practical Actions and The Four A's Framework 37:17 Finding Purpose in Retirement 40:45 Final Thoughts and Messages Recorded live at Harvard Business School with thanks to the production team Dave, Ellie and Simona and sponsor Kyndryl.
Join us for a special edition of The Innovation Show, recorded at Harvard Business School, featuring Scott D. Anthony, Clinical Professor at the Tuck School of Business and co-author of Seeing What's Next with the late Clay Christensen. Scott joins us to discuss his latest book, "Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World."
In this episode, Scott shares insights from his groundbreaking book, Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World. Through compelling historical parallels and modern business cases, he uncovers the hidden patterns that define true disruptive innovation and how leaders can respond with resilience and creativity.
From Henry Ford and the Model T to the fall of Constantinople, from Netflix vs. Blockbuster to the scientific revolution, Scott connects past transformations to today's urgent innovation challenges. He unpacks powerful concepts like emergent strategy, value networks, and the critical role of business models in enabling — or blocking — change.
Whether you're a startup founder, corporate leader, or curious learner, this episode delivers practical, thought-provoking guidance on navigating disruption in real time.
Special thanks to the Harvard Business School Publishing team for hosting us, and to our sponsor Kyndryl for their continued support of forward-thinking conversations on The Innovation Show.
What You'll Learn: The difference between sustaining vs. disruptive innovation
Why innovation diffusion is often slower than we think
Lessons from the Honda Super Cub and Kodak's collapse
How McDonald's, the printing press, and scientific revolutions disrupted systems — not just products
Actionable frameworks like the ABCs of Dual Transformation
Episode Chapters & Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
00:22 Introducing Today's Guest: Scott D. Anthony
01:38 Defining Innovation and Disruption
04:10 Sustaining vs. Disruptive Innovation
07:03 Netflix vs. Blockbuster: A Case Study
07:47 The Value Network and Market Dynamics
16:50 Emergent Strategy and the Honda Super Cub
18:37 Gunpowder and the Innovator's Dilemma
23:03 The Fall of Constantinople: A Lesson in Disruption
32:42 The Printing Press: Collaboration and Consequences
35:50 The Slow Diffusion of Innovations
38:24 The Kodak Story: A Tale of Missed Opportunities
44:17 The ABCs of Dual Transformation
50:10 The Historical Impact of the Scientific Revolution
56:04 McDonald's: Revolutionizing the Fast Food Industry
01:05:07 The Persistence of Henry Ford and the Model T
01:09:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
Quotes from the Episode:
"Innovation is something different that creates value... Disruption takes things that were complicated and expensive, makes them simple and affordable, and changes market dynamics." — Scott D. Anthony
"History doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes... The walls that stood for a thousand years collapsed in 47 days. What is your equivalent to the Theodosian Walls?" — Scott D. Anthony
Links & Resources:
Book: Epic Disruptions by Scott D. Anthony
Website: EpicDisruptions.com
Connect with Scott: LinkedIn
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Connect with Aidan: LinkedIn
Tags/Keywords: Disruptive Innovation, Scott D. Anthony, Clayton Christensen, Business Strategy, Corporate Transformation, History of Innovation, Dual Transformation, McDonald's Case Study, Kodak, Artificial Intelligence, The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen.
The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen | Guest: Chuck House
How do you drive real innovation inside a large organisation—without getting shut down by hierarchy, process, or short-term thinking?
In this episode of The Innovation Show, host Aidan McCullen is joined by legendary Hewlett-Packard intrapreneur Chuck House, author of Permission Denied, for a deep dive into intrapreneurship, corporate innovation, and innovation leadership.
Drawing on decades of experience building breakthrough technologies at HP, Chuck shares the 7 rules of intrapreneurship, explains why most organisations unintentionally kill innovation, and reveals what both intrapreneurs and leaders must do differently to succeed.
In this episode, you'll learn: * The key differences between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs * Why intrapreneurs need air cover, not permission * The 7 rules every intrapreneur must follow * Why doing your own market research is non-negotiable * How asking "why" relentlessly leads to breakthrough innovation * Why great intrapreneurs often look like troublemakers * How leaders can identify, fund, and empower intrapreneurs * Why traditional KPIs and program reviews fail exploratory innovation * Lessons from Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and major corporate innovation efforts
The conversation also explores the rarely discussed discipline of managing intrapreneurs, including how executives can create the conditions for innovation without smothering it with metrics, timelines, or control systems designed for incremental work.
This episode is essential listening for:
- Innovation leaders and executives
- Transformation and strategy teams
- Corporate intrapreneurs
- Product leaders and change agents
- Anyone trying to innovate inside a complex organisation
About the Host Aidan McCullen is a Thinkers50 Global Innovation Award winner (2025), founder of the Reinvention Summit, and host of the globally acclaimed Innovation Show. A bestselling author and former international rugby player, Aidan advises global organisations on innovation, transformation, and leadership.
About the Guest Chuck House is a pioneering intrapreneur whose work at Hewlett-Packard helped shape modern computing and systems innovation. His book Permission Denied is widely regarded as essential reading for corporate innovators.
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In this episode of The Innovation Show, Chuck House—legendary HP intrapreneur and author of Permission Denied—joins Aidan McCullen, host of The Innovation Show and a Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, to explore the real dynamics behind innovation inside large organizations.
House shares how he repeatedly challenged assumptions, defied orders, built high-performing teams, and navigated the "corporate immune system" to create breakthrough technologies such as the logic analyzer and Pisces system. Together, Chuck and Aidan unpack why innovation is resisted, how success blinds leaders to the next paradigm shift, and what intrapreneurs must do to survive and thrive.
Brought to you by Kyndryl, this conversation blends deep corporate experience with modern innovation thinking—from one of HP's most impactful engineers and one of the world's leading thinkers on transformation and change.
Episode Highlights * Why organizations punish failure while preaching innovation * The paradox of permission: what leaders say vs. what innovators hear * How established success blinds teams to new paradigms * Emotional and psychological realities of intrapreneurs * How to unlearn, relearn, and escape old mental models * Why existing sales forces resist innovative products * Hard-earned lessons from HP's logic analyzers & the Pisces project * What leaders must do to build systems—not heroes—that drive innovation
Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Sponsor
00:30 Chuck House returns
00:57 Defiant innovation at HP
01:44 Permission paradox
03:07 Amazon's failure philosophy
03:47 Radical transparency
05:16 Future architecture & vision
06:00 Chuck reflects on his journey
07:47 AMD recruitment story
17:02 Paradigm shifts
19:34 Organizational resistance
22:42 Innovation cycles
32:26 Unlearning & relearning
40:16 The irony of pointing fingers
40:45 Navigating new paradigms
44:18 Challenges of intrapreneurship
44:33 Winning the sales channel
45:09 Sales force resistance
51:44 Understanding real customers
53:08 Innovation vs incrementalism
01:03:03 Rise & fall of logic analyzers
01:08:00 Managing intrapreneurial projects
01:13:06 Quality, collaboration & culture
01:20:34 Closing reflections
About the Guest Chuck House is an award-winning engineer, HP Fellow, and author of Permission Denied. His innovations shaped decades of computing and instrumentation, and his perspective on intrapreneurship remains profoundly relevant.
About the Host Aidan McCullen is an author, global keynote speaker, innovation consultant, and host of The Innovation Show. A former international rugby player for Ireland, he later moved into transformation roles across media and technology. Aidan is the author of Undisruptable, lectures on emerging technology at Trinity College Dublin, and is recognised by Thinkers50 for his global contribution to innovation and reinvention.
https://aidanmccullen.com
In this special Thinkers50 edition of Innovation Show X, sponsored by Kyndryl, host Aidan McCullen brings together three of the world's most influential management thinkers—Alex Osterwalder, Howard Yu, and Sangeet Paul Choudary—to explore how AI is transforming the architecture of business.
What makes this conversation extraordinary is that, unknown to everyone at the time of recording, each participant would receive a major Thinkers50 recognition just hours later:
- Sangeet Paul Choudary — Thinkers50 Strategy Award
- Howard Yu — reaffirmed in the Thinkers50 global ranking
- Alex Osterwalder — reaffirmed in the Thinkers50 global ranking
- Aidan McCullen — Thinkers50 Innovation Award
This episode captures four award-winning perspectives before the accolades were announced—an unfiltered, spontaneous exchange on the real work of reinvention.
🎙️ Episode Overview AI is reshaping the business landscape, but most organisations focus on tools rather than the deeper question: How must business models, organisational structures, and leadership mindsets evolve in an AI-driven world?
Together, Alex, Howard, Sangeet, and Aidan unpack:
- Why 95% of GenAI projects fail and what organisations miss
- How AI reshuffles entire industries, not just processes
- The hidden role of corporate antibodies in killing new ideas
- Why visionary leadership matters more than ever
- How modular, fluid organisations create a real edge
- What learning engines look like in practice
- Why the real value moves from "answers" to sensemaking
- How leaders can place better bets in uncertainty
- Why it's not an "AI strategy" you need, but a strategy for the world AI creates
This is a masterclass in strategic reinvention from four globally recognised thinkers.
⏱️ Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Sponsor Message (Kyndryl) 00:41 The Confusing Landscape of AI in Business 01:20 Amara's Law & Business Impact 01:43 Panel Introduction at Thinkers50 02:25 Sangeet on Containerisation & Second-Order Effects 06:59 Osterwalder on Business Model Innovation 09:34 Yu on Capabilities & Industry Shifts 12:51 FOTO, Metaverse Missteps & Strategic Priority 15:21 Leadership Vision & the Capability Gap 21:32 Modularity & Learning Engines 37:00 Codifying an Innovation Culture 38:20 Vision Cascading Through Organisations 40:01 Why Good Ideas Fail to Scale 41:41 Leadership's Role in Innovation 43:13 From Sensing to Sensemaking 44:31 Exploration, Exploitation & Fluid Organisations 46:37 Continuous Change & Industry Reshuffling 49:04 The Future of AI in Business 50:33 Killing Projects & Resource Allocation 01:02:27 Closing Thoughts — Business Basics in an AI World
🌍 About the Guests Alex Osterwalder – Prolific Author, Creator of the Business Model Canvas and co-founder of Strategyzer; Thinkers50 global thought leader.
Howard Yu – Author of Leap, LEGO Professor of Management & Innovation (IMD); Thinkers50 global thought leader.
Sangeet Paul Choudary – Author of Platform Revolution and Reshuffle; Thinkers50 Strategy Award winner.
Aidan McCullen – Author of Undisruptable, Host of The Innovation Show and Innovation Show, keynote speaker, and Thinkers50 Innovation Award winner.
📚 Resources & Links
• Strategyzer → https://www.strategyzer.com
• Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Reshapes the Knowledge Economy → https://amzn.to/3HWwj1I
• Platform Revolution → https://amzn.to/4mBq2aQ
• Sangeet's Substack → https://substack.com/@platforms/posts
• Howard's Substack → https://howardyu.substack.com
• Aidan's show notes → https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
• Undisruptable → https://amzn.to/4pCEhgH
💡 About Our Sponsor: Kyndryl Kyndryl designs, runs, and reimagines the mission-critical technology systems that power the world's largest organisations. Their AI-powered consulting and unmatched managed services help leaders make smarter decisions, accelerate innovation, and build enduring competitive advantage. Learn more at Kyndryl.com.
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Mastering Chaos: Navigating the BANI Future with Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio
🎙️ Episode Title: Mastering Chaos: Navigating the BANI Future
👥 Guests: Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio
💡 Sponsored by: Kyndryl | Reimagining the tech systems powering global enterprise innovation.
In this episode, Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio return to explore their book Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sensemaking Guide to a BANI World.
They dive into the evolution from VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) to BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) and its impact on leadership, strategy, and personal resilience.
🔍 Topics Include:
The origins and future of VUCA and BANI
VUCA+ and BANI+ frameworks
Real-world examples: LEGO, Netflix, Special Olympics, Airbnb
Leadership agility & "Flexive Command"
Future-back thinking and anticipatory history
AI, ethics, empathy & strategic foresight
Purpose, interconnectedness & sensemaking
This episode is essential for leaders, innovators, and future-thinkers navigating today's complex and chaotic world.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:24 Opening Quote and Guest Introduction
00:59 Understanding VUCA and VUCA Plus
04:36 Exploring BANI and BANI Plus
06:37 Future Back Thinking and Historical Patterns
09:33 The Concept of Flexive Command
11:01 Resilience and Bendability in Organizations
25:59 Empathy and Anxiety in Leadership
39:52 Debating AI and Guardrails
40:47 Ethics and Metaphors in AI
41:57 Kate Darling's Perspective on AI
43:31 The Language of AI
43:59 Robotics and Empathy
45:51 Mindfulness and Anxiety
47:18 Nonlinearity in BANI
48:04 Neuro Flexibility and Improv
50:40 Orthogonal Thinking and T-shaped People
53:17 Distant Early Warnings
59:50 Gaming and Nonlinear Thinking
01:09:30 Incomprehensibility and Interconnectedness
01:16:45 Faith and Purpose in a BANI World
01:20:45 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
🔗 Useful links:
• Navigating the Age of Chaos – ageofbani.com
• Bob Johansen – IFTF.org
• Jamais Cascio – openthefuture.com
• Kyndryl Institute – kyndryl.com/institute
• Aidan McCullen – aidanmccullen.com
#TheInnovationShow #BANI #VUCA #Leadership #FutureThinking #Chaos #Resilience #Innovation #Kyndryl #Thinkers50
Episode Summary:
In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Aidan McCullen is joined by futurists Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio, co-authors of Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sensemaking Guide to a BANI World That Doesn't Make Sense. The trio unpacks the BANI Framework — Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible — and explores how it helps us make sense of a world where traditional models like VUCA no longer apply.
Discover how anxiety, complexity, systemic fragility, and incomprehensible change are reshaping our lives and futures — and what we can do to adapt and thrive in the face of it all.
Key Discussion Points:
From VUCA to BANI: Why old models fail
System fragility and the myth of stability
Psychological burnout in the age of anxiety
Non-linear risk and delayed cause-effect dynamics
Incomprehensibility and the collapse of trust in truth
Links & Resources:
🌐 Book: Navigating the Age of Chaos – https://ageofbani.com
📘 Bob Johansen – https://www.iftf.org
🧠 Jamais Cascio – https://www.openthefuture.com
🎙️ Sponsored by Kyndryl – https://kyndryl.com
🎓 Host and Irish Keynote Speaker Aidan McCullen and The Innovation Show is the first podcast to be recognised by Thinkers50, the global ranking body for management thinkers.
https://aidanmccullen.com
For those wondering what the anime mentioned by Jamais is: One Piece, in particular the group in the series called the "Straw Hat Pirates."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Piece_(1999_TV_series)
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/05/nx-s1-5560980/gen-z-protesters-one-piece-pirate-flag
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:21 Reflecting on the Decade: 2015-2025
01:41 Introducing the B.A.N.I. Framework
02:24 Meet the Authors: Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio
04:29 The Evolution from VUCA to BANI
16:18 Understanding Brittle in BANI
30:14 Exploring Anxious in BANI
37:03 Alan Watts and the Timeless Nature of Anxiety
38:18 Resilience in the Face of Extinction
39:30 The Persistent Relevance of VUCA
39:52 The Unique Challenges of BANI
41:13 Interconnected Crises and Their Compounding Effects
44:30 The Participatory Panopticon and Surveillance
49:28 Non-Linearity and Climate Hysteresis
01:00:23 Stochastic Terrorism and Its Implications
01:02:44 Incomprehensibility in a BANI World
01:10:37 Conclusion and Further Resources
Coming Soon:
👉 Part 2: BANI Plus – Flipping the Framework Positive
On this episode of The Innovation Show, we welcome Chuck House, serial intrapreneur, author of Permission Denied, and former executive at Hewlett-Packard.
Chuck shares hard-won lessons from inside one of the world's most influential tech companies—revealing what it really takes to innovate from within. From helping pioneer the first commercial computer graphics display to earning HP's only-ever Medal of Defiance, Chuck's story is both a cautionary tale and a masterclass in intrapreneurial resilience.
Hosted by Aidan McCullen, Thinkers50 Award recipient for Innovation and keynote speaker based in Ireland.
🎧 Highlights include:
- Surviving and thriving as an intrapreneur
- Navigating organisational resistance
- Why engineers must meet customers
- Leadership in uncertain times
- Insights for today's innovation leaders
📖 Get Chuck's book: Permission Denied: Odyssey of an Intrapreneur:
https://amzn.to/3Xq2LxC
🌐 More on Aidan: www.aidanmccullen.com
In this thought-provoking episode, Aidan McCullen — Thinkers50 Innovation Award Winner, author of Undisruptable, and host of The Innovation Show — welcomes Samuel Arbesman, scientist, author, and polymath, for the grand finale of their trilogy.
Together, they explore The Magic of Code: How Digital Language Created and Connects Our World, diving deep into how code shapes our understanding of reality — from biology and evolution to artificial intelligence and the simulation hypothesis.
Discover how code is the new DNA, the universal language linking art, philosophy, and technology, and why rekindling curiosity, humility, and wonder is essential in our age of machines.
Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:18 The Power and Mystery of Code
01:33 Guest Introduction: Samuel Arbesman
02:26 The Magic of Code: Themes and Inspirations
03:53 Rekindling Wonder in Computing
11:01 Biology and Computation: A Deep Dive
14:43 Artificial Life and Evolution in Computing
24:17 Emergent Behavior and Evolutionary Contingency
28:28 Simulation Hypothesis: Reality as a Program
29:30 The Complexity of Digital Simulations
30:35 Weather Prediction and Simplified Models
32:00 The Physicality of Computing
33:17 The Simulation Hypothesis
39:05 The Role of Language in AI
44:09 Humanity and Technology
47:39 The Future of Technology and Society
57:00 Final Thoughts on Humility and Curiosity
In This Episode * The connection between code, language, and human creativity * How biology and computation mirror one another * Artificial life, evolution, and digital ecosystems * The simulation hypothesis: Are we living in code? * The importance of humility, restraint, and curiosity in an AI-driven world
Guest: Samuel Arbesman — Author of The Magic of Code, The Half-Life of Facts, and Overcomplicated 🔗 Find Sam: https://arbesman.net
Host: Aidan McCullen — Thinkers50 Innovation Award Winner, international thought leader on change and reinvention, author of Undisruptable, and host of The Innovation Show, a globally acclaimed and Thinkers50-recognised podcast inspiring leaders to thrive through change. A former international rugby player, Aidan now helps organisations and leaders adapt and evolve in an age of exponential transformation.
Get Sam's Book: https://amzn.to/3Xb8abN
Find the Innovation show: https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
In this episode, we explore the intricate world of modern technology with Samuel Arbesman, author of Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension.
Why did the New York Stock Exchange shut down in 2015? What caused Toyota vehicles to accelerate without warning? Samuel reveals how technological "accretion" and interconnected systems create outcomes that even developers, engineers, and executives can't predict.
We discuss:
- Why technology often evolves beyond human comprehension
- How "spaghetti code" and legacy systems create systemic risk
- The biological limits of human understanding
- Generalists vs. specialists in innovation
- The balance between intellectual humility and progress
- How we can better live with—and design—overcomplicated systems
This is a must-listen for leaders, technologists, and innovators navigating today's complex digital ecosystem.
🎙 Hosted by Aidan McCullen, keynote speaker on change and innovation.
💡 Sponsored by Kyndryl
Episode Notes / Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:19 Unsolved Mysteries in Technology 01:18 Guest Introduction: Samuel Arbesman 01:57 Overview of 'Overcomplicated' 03:25 Case Studies: Stock Exchange and Toyota 07:53 The Concept of Accretion 15:48 Complexity vs. Complication 26:49 Interoperability and Trade-offs 29:29 Systemic Failures and Interoperability 29:53 Open Source Software and Maintenance Challenges 32:00 Biological Limits of Human Comprehension 34:51 The Role of Technology in Understanding Complex Systems 40:52 The Burden of Knowledge and the Need for Generalists 50:53 Physics vs. Biological Thinking in Innovation 55:49 Final Thoughts on Humility and Understanding Find Samuel Arbesman: https://arbesman.net [Aidan McCullen is a internationally Thinkers50 recognised thought leader on change and innovation. He is the author of Undisruptable and host of the globally acclaimed Innovation Show. A former international rugby player, Aidan now helps leaders and organisations thrive in an age of constant reinvention.]
Facts change — and that's a good thing.
In this episode, Samuel Arbesman, complexity scientist and author of The Half-Life of Facts, joins Aidan McCullen to explore how what we know — and believe to be true — constantly evolves.
Together, they unpack how facts have a "half-life," why collaboration matters in a changing world, and how exponential knowledge growth reshapes science, strategy, and society.
In this episode:
- Why facts and truths decay over time
- How science self-corrects — from the Brontosaurus myth to the spinach iron story
- The concept of "meso-facts" — slowly changing knowledge
- How exponential growth drives innovation and discovery
- Why curiosity, humility, and adaptability are essential for leaders
📚 Guest: Samuel Arbesman — author of The Half-Life of Facts, Overcomplicated, and The Magic of Code.
🌐 https://arbesman.net | https://arbesman.substack.com
🎙️ Hosted by Aidan McCullen — international keynote speaker on change, transformation, and innovation, author of Undisruptable, and host of The Innovation Show.
💼 Brought to you by Kyndryl – helping leaders harness the power of technology for smarter decisions and faster innovation.
👉 https://www.kyndryl.com/ie/en/institute
📘 Connect with Aidan McCullen:
🌐 https://theinnovationshow.io
📰 Substack: https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
📕 Book: Undisruptable
🎤 Speaking: https://aidanmccullen.com
Why couldn't Adobe—with all its resources—stop Figma? In this power-packed episode of The Innovation Show X, Aidan McCullen dives deep into disruption, transformation, and the future of work with Howard Yu (Leap) and Sangeet Paul Choudary (Reshuffle, Platform Revolution).
You'll learn why Adobe's shift to the cloud was just Act 2, and why surviving in the new economy requires mastering Act 3—orchestration, data flows, and multiplayer collaboration.
💡 Topics include:
- Why collaboration isn't just a feature—it's a business model
- How AI is reshaping the architecture of value creation
- What John Deere, Shein, and Tesla can teach legacy companies
- The hidden difference between execution and orchestration
- How to make your business future-ready
📚 Books discussed: Leap by Howard Yu and Reshuffle by Sangeet Paul Choudary
🔗 Follow the guests:
Howard Yu – Substack: One Inch Ahead https://howardyu.substack.com
Sangeet Paul Choudary – Substack: Platforms https://platforms.substack.com
Aidan McCullen https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
🎙 Hosted by Aidan McCullen | Sponsored by Kyndryl
#InnovationShow #AdobeVsFigma #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #AI #PlatformEconomy
In this final part of our compelling trilogy, Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, returns to uncover the psychology behind effective learning. Discover why failing first can drive deeper understanding, greater retention, and lasting mastery.
Hosted by Aidan McCullen, this episode explores real-world strategies rooted in research—from the Zeigarnik Effect to motivational boosts like loss aversion, endowed progress, and goal gradients.
Whether you’re an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode offers tools to rethink failure as a powerful ally in personal growth and innovation.
What You’ll Learn: * Why failure can enhance memory and understanding * The science of loss aversion and how to hack it for learning * Endowed progress and goal gradient theory in practice * How to spark curiosity and mastery in children and adults * Building learning resilience and overcoming imposter syndrome * A practical model for designing learning for yourself and others
Resources & Links: * 🧠 Manu Kapur’s Book: Productive Failure – https://amzn.to/3WzFuZD * 🌐 Manu Kapur’s Website: www.manukapur.com * 🔗 Kyndryl Institute: www.kyndryl.com/institute * 🎙️ Host: Aidan McCullen – www.TheInnovationshow.io
Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:38 Welcoming the Guest: Manu Kaur
01:15 Understanding the Zeigarnik Effect
04:00 Affective Boost Levels: Loss Aversion and Endowed Progress
08:16 Goal Gradient and Personal Motivation
12:44 Growth Mindset and Effort
16:46 Children, Uncertainty, and Learning
21:51 Achievement Goals vs. Mastery Goals
26:27 Phenomenological Primitives and Learning
29:01 Understanding the Role of Context in Learning
31:49 The Power of Comparison and Contrast
34:34 Learning Through Metaphors and Case Studies
38:58 Addressing Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Challenges
41:14 Productive Failure in Learning and Growth
45:17 Designing Effective Learning Tasks
49:44 The Importance of Affective Draw in Mastery
56:13 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Simon Hill, author of Expected Value (xV), reveals how to measure and prove the real value of innovation—avoiding theatre, zombie projects, and wasted budgets with his groundbreaking xV framework.
Simon introduces his Expected Value (xV) framework, a new system that combines confidence, predicted value, time sensitivity, and strategic fit to prove innovation’s worth in terms business leaders and CFOs understand. From case studies to the role of AI, Simon shows how xV helps organizations escape wasted budgets, align innovation with strategy, and create lasting competitive advantage.
We discuss:
- Why most companies fail at measuring innovation
- The pitfalls of innovation theatre and zombie projects
- How the xV formula works in real-world organizations
- Kill credits, project evaluation, and stopping bad investments early
- The role of AI and data science in innovation decisions
- Case studies including Nvidia and the S-Curve of technology adoption
👉 Get Simon’s Book: https://xvbook.com
👉 Learn more about Wazoku: https://wazoku.com
👉 About our sponsor Kyndryl: https://kyndryl.com/institute
This episode is essential listening for innovation leaders, CFOs, strategists, and business executives who want to move beyond activity metrics and finally prove the real value of innovation.
In this episode, Michael Raynor — author of The Strategy Paradox and co-author with Clayton Christensen of The Innovator’s Solution — joins Aidan McCullen to explore why most strategies fail and how leaders can fix them. From the RAP (Resource Allocation Process) model to the real-world case of BCE’s diversification journey, Raynor unpacks how strategy is shaped by resource allocation, risk, and CEO intervention. Learn how top leaders can navigate uncertainty, overcome divisional barriers, and unlock strategic synergies. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why strategies often fail — and the CEO’s role in fixing them How the RAP model explains real-world decision-making Lessons from BCE’s diversification journey The tension between divisional goals and corporate strategy Practical tools for managing risk and strategic integration ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Intro & Kyndryl Overview 00:28 Historical Perspectives on Strategy 00:57 Approaches to Resource Allocation 02:36 Guest Introduction: Michael Raynor 03:13 Academic Journey & Mentors 07:35 The RAP Model Explained 11:32 Challenges in Strategic Decision Making 22:51 BCE’s Diversification Story 31:46 Entering Mobile Telephony 32:28 Strategic Synergies & Capital Constraints 33:48 Independent Operations & Market Dynamics 35:19 Challenges of Strategic Integration 36:11 Retail Distribution & Evolutionary Lessons 38:36 Governance Rights & Incentive Structures 48:31 Historical Lessons & Modern Applications 58:20 Concluding Thoughts & Future Directions 🚀 Topics Covered: strategy, resource allocation, RAP model, diversification, BCE, corporate governance, disruptive innovation, CEO decision-making, real options, strategic integration. 👉 If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, share, and explore more insights at https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
What if failure wasn’t the end, but the beginning of real growth? In this episode, Aidan McCullen sits down with Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, to explore how struggle, setbacks, and mistakes can actually unlock deep learning, creativity, and adaptability. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why productive failure is the secret to lifelong learning How to turn mistakes into powerful growth mindset strategies Why even “good lectures” don’t always create deep understanding How leaders and innovators can use failure to adapt in a changing world The psychology of resilience, success, and transformation Find Manu Kapur: https://www.manukapur.com From a soccer career cut short by injury to becoming a global thought leader in education innovation, Manu shares stories and research that challenge how we think about failure. Whether you’re a teacher, leader, parent, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you embrace failure as a pathway to success.
What happens when startups like Figma outpace industry giants like Adobe? In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen sits down with bestselling author Sangeet Paul Choudary (Platform Revolution, Reshuffle) to explore how AI, cloud technology, and mindset shifts are reshaping the future of work, design, and competition. Discover why incumbents often fail—not from lack of innovation, but from failing to unlearn old architectures. Using the case of Figma vs. Adobe, we unpack how element-based design, governance-led workflows, and AI-first thinkingare redefining industries from design to law to construction. Key takeaways: Why adapting mindsets matters more than adopting tools How AI is unbundling knowledge work and rewriting career paths The importance of governance in enterprise-wide collaboration Why the forgetting curve is as critical as the learning curve Perfect for innovators, leaders, and professionals navigating the knowledge economy, this episode is a roadmap for thriving in a world of structural uncertainty where AI and cloud-native startups are rewriting the rules. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:17 The Hammer and the Nail: Misreading New Technology 00:28 Adobe vs. Figma: A Case Study in Innovation 01:03 The Importance of Mindset in Technological Shifts 01:20 Guest Introduction: Sanjeet Paul Choudary 01:49 Figma vs. Adobe: A Deep Dive 04:07 Technological Shifts and Organizational Change 05:57 The Impact of AI on Work and Careers 17:00 Governance vs. Execution in Modern Enterprises 18:22 The Future of Competition and Industry Structure 21:40 The Need for Unlearning in the Age of AI 24:34 Preparing for the Future: Skills and Careers 36:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 38:05 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message 📚 Resources & Links • Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Reshapes the Knowledge Economy → https://amzn.to/3HWwj1I • Platform Revolution → https://amzn.to/4mBq2aQ • Sangeet’s Substack → https://substack.com/@platforms/posts • Aidan’s show notes → https://thethursdaythought.substack.com 🎙️ Listen now to learn how to reshuffle your thinking, your organization, and your career for the AI-driven future.
We delve into Elise Loehnan's acclaimed book 'On Our Best Behaviour,' exploring the societal and cultural forces shaping women's behaviors and the concept of the 'seven deadly sins.' Elise discusses the ingrained cultural pressures that lead women to self-denial and the impact of patriarchal norms. We explore topics such as envy, pride, sloth, and the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies for a balanced life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with insights on redefining cultural narratives and reclaiming full selves. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:35 The Cultural Conditioning of Women 01:39 Guest Introduction: Elise London 02:01 Personal Struggles and Panic Attacks 03:48 The Pressure of Perfection 07:53 The Concept of Goodness in Women 13:45 Historical Myths and Gender Roles 19:17 The Origins of the Seven Deadly Sins 28:47 The Witch Trials and Cultural Trauma 37:08 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities 47:09 Embracing Discomfort and Presence 48:10 Understanding Envy as a Directional Signal 48:29 The Gateway to Other Sins: Envy 49:45 Women and Envy: A Cultural Examination 50:33 The Role of Envy in Personal Desires 53:21 Reframing Envy and Scarcity 54:28 The Impact of Cultural Narratives on Women 01:09:07 Pride and Gender Bias in the Workplace 01:17:13 The Importance of Sadness and Emotional Expression 01:28:23 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Find Elise: Podcast: Substack: New Book: On Our Best Behaviour Book:
Unveiling the Gut-Brain Connection: Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Microbiome, and Health In today's episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection with Dr. Steven Gundry, a prolific author and expert on the subject. Starting with a brief introduction about our sponsor, Kyndryl, we explore the historical context of medical insights from figures like Hippocrates and Ignaz Semmelweis. Dr. Gundry shares compelling stories from his practice, including miraculous patient turnarounds attributed to gut health. We discuss the latest in microbiome research, the concept of leaky gut, and how our gut's terrain influences overall health. Learn about the critical role of bacteria in our body's ecosystem, the intelligence of microorganisms, and their impact on our well-being. Join us as we unlock the secrets of a balanced inner terrain and its implications for a healthier life. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:30 Dedications and Historical Insights 02:06 Guest Introduction: Stephen Gundry 03:04 Remarkable Patient Stories 07:19 The Gut-Brain Connection 12:52 Historical Debate: Pasteur vs. Bechamp 16:58 Microbiome Discoveries and Implications 19:08 Bacterial Intelligence and Communication 26:29 Elephant Communication and Eavesdropping 27:04 Understanding Leaky Gut 27:52 Aging Research and Sea Elegans 29:45 The Role of Tight Junctions in Gut Health 32:46 Impact of Diet and Antibiotics on Gut Health 36:44 Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Diseases 37:40 Lipopolysaccharides and Immune Response 42:03 The Rise of Food Sensitivities and Allergies 47:05 Gut Microbiome and Food Cravings 48:10 Conclusion and Resources Find Steven: https://drgundry.com
In this episode, we conclude the comprehensive series on Gary Hamel and 'Humanocracy,' diving deep into the principles and practices that can transform entrenched bureaucracies into more dynamic and innovative organizations. Host Aidan interviews Gary Hamel to discuss the persistent issue of bureaucracy stifling economic growth and the groundbreaking transformation at Roche as a case study. The conversation covers the increasing bureaucracy in global companies, the decline in productivity, and innovative methods like outcome-based planning and cross-functional squads to elevate organizational efficiency. The episode also emphasizes personal accountability and offers actionable steps for leaders aiming to foster a more adaptive and resilient work environment. This informative discussion is a must-watch for CEOs and business leaders looking to revolutionize their companies. 00:00 Introduction and Giveaway Announcement 00:52 The Problem with Bureaucracy in Organizations 06:16 Case Study: Roche's Transformation 11:16 Leadership Reboot and Principles at Roche 20:31 Implementing Change: Design Teams and I Squads 26:34 Outcome-Based Planning and Resource Allocation 29:53 Resource Allocation and Organizational Ethos 31:16 Resilience in the Face of Challenges 32:59 Leadership and Change Management 37:47 Cross-Functional Squads and Collaboration 42:43 Patient-Centric Approach 46:31 Personal Accountability and Bureaucracy 50:30 Experimentation and Innovation 56:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find Gary
In this episode of the 'Hours of Bower' series, sponsored by Kyndryl, we delve into Chapter 3 of 'From Resource Allocation to Strategy' with Professor Robert Burgelman.
The discussion centers around a revolutionary view of corporate strategy using Intel Corporation’s transformation over several decades. Professor Burgelman reframes strategy as an emergent and evolving organizational capability, influenced by Intel’s shift from focusing on DRAMs to microprocessors. Key topics include the intricate relationship between top-down planning and emergent strategies, the role of internal and external selection environments, and the concept of strategic dissonance explained through examples from Intel’s history. Join host Aidan and Professor Burgelman as they explore how strategic leadership and innovation can coalesce to drive corporate success in a competitive business landscape.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:30 Overview of Today's Episode
01:50 Guest Introduction: Professor Robert Burgelman
02:21 Early Career and Influences
04:07 Collaboration with Joe Bower
07:11 Intel's Strategic Shift
09:27 Andy Grove and Strategic Dissonance
19:35 Framework for Strategic Leadership
33:32 The Importance of Aligning Actions with Strategy
34:25 Intel's Strategic Shifts and Missed Opportunities
35:35 The Dangers of Dominance in an Industry
37:47 Disruptive Innovation and Strategic Inertia
51:04 Balancing Induced and Autonomous Strategy Processes
52:51 Organizational Ecology and Internal Selection
59:22 HP's Strategic Evolution and Corporate Splits
01:04:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode, long time friend of the show, Clark Gilbert joins us to discuss his book 'Anomaly Seeking Research, 30 Years of Development in Resource Allocation Theory,' co-authored with Clayton Christensen and others. Gilbert elaborates on key themes from the book, including Joe Bower's groundbreaking 1970 resource allocation model, and how this framework has shaped decades of strategic management research. He provides valuable insights into the iterative and multi-level nature of resource allocation processes and how they influence organizational strategy. Real-world examples from various industries, including media and academia, are used to illustrate core concepts. The episode also explores the impact of customer dependency and non-consumption on resource allocation and strategy formation. Sponsored by Kyndryl, this episode offers a deep dive into how innovative strategies are developed and executed across different sectors.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:34 Purpose of the Book and Key Insights
01:59 Clark Gilbert's Journey and Joe Bower's Influence
03:21 Resource Allocation Theory in Practice
08:19 Anomalies and Theoretical Insights
09:46 Real-World Applications and Case Studies
18:33 Personal Reflections and Broader Implications
29:04 BYU Pathway and Dual Transformation
31:38 Gary Hamel's Insight on Resource Allocation
32:10 Challenges in Media Transformation
32:38 Digital vs. Analog Dilemma
33:15 Resource Allocation in Practice
36:23 Sales Team Resistance to Digital
38:39 Disruptive vs. Sustaining Innovations
42:24 The Role of Resource Allocation in Strategy
54:42 Non-Consumption and New Markets
58:03 Empathy and Organizational Change
59:15 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
Previous Episode with Clark Gilbert:
https://theinnovationshow.io/episode/clark-g-gilbert-on-dual-transformation/
Joseph L. Bower on Resource Allocation and Strategy "Where you stand depends on where you sit." In this exclusive episode of The Innovation Show, Harvard legend Joseph L. Bower shares the untold story behind his groundbreaking work on Resource Allocation to Strategy — a theory that has shaped generations of business leaders, strategists, and scholars. Bower reveals: How real strategy emerges through the decisions of middle managers Why structure drives strategy more than PowerPoint slides do What we can learn from Lou Hughes at Opel, and the power of acting before HQ gives permission Insights into companies like GM, Timken, and even Tesla This is a masterclass in how strategy really works — not in theory, but on the ground. Revisit the origins of strategic thought that still matter today. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Announcement 00:42 Introducing the Guest: Joseph L. Bower 03:16 The Origins of Resource Allocation Theory 05:30 Insights from the Field: Case Studies and Key Learnings 17:26 The Role of Empathy and Perspective in Management 20:57 Case Study: Opel's Strategic Response to the Berlin Wall 35:38 Case Study: Timken's Bottom-Up Acquisition 38:04 The Importance of Learning and Adaptation in Strategy 52:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 53:25 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgment Thanks to our sponsor Kyndryl:
Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome back Gary Hamel, author of 'What Matters Now: How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation.' In this episode, Gary discusses his latest book, which provides an agenda for building resilient organizations amidst dynamic global challenges. The conversation delves into the importance of core values such as stewardship, accountability, and equity. Gary also reflects on the 2008 financial crisis and its lessons on ethical leadership and innovation. Tune in to explore how businesses can rehumanize their approach, foster a culture of innovation, and retain a sense of purpose and moral high ground. 00:00 Introduction to the Book and Author 01:22 Dedication and Personal Insights 02:13 Book Structure and Context 03:29 The Importance of Values 04:02 Capitalism and Ethical Challenges 10:50 Learning from the Financial Crisis 16:53 Rediscovering Farmer Values 21:19 Renouncing Capitalism's Conceits 29:16 Reclaiming the Noble in Business 38:07 The Importance of Innovation 45:07 Conclusion and Contact Information Gary Hamel, What Matters Now, Reinventing Management, Future of Work, Innovation Culture, Organizational Change, Capitalism Reform, Moral Leadership, Business Ethics, Corporate Accountability, Management Strategy, Values in Business, Adaptive Organizations, Leadership Innovation, Future-Ready Companies, Strategic Agility, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Post-Crisis Management, Employee Empowerment, Organizational Renewal
Welcome to part two of our enlightening series with special guest, Gary Hamel. In this episode, we dive deep into Hamel's insights from his book and explore the evolution of unconventional management models through case studies of pioneering companies like W.L. Gore & Associates and Google. We discuss the principles that distinguish innovative organizations, the challenges of breaking free from traditional hierarchical structures, and the critical role of purpose in driving change. With real-life examples and practical advice, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in future-proofing their organization and reigniting the human spirit at work. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:39 Exploring Gore's Unique Management Structure 04:13 Leadership and Followership at Gore 06:26 Commitments vs Assignments at Gore 08:07 Innovation and Collaboration at Gore 20:13 Google's Evolution and Challenges 26:25 Management Innovation: A Critical Necessity 27:00 A Disenchanted View of Google 28:17 The Importance of Lateral Communication 29:51 Utilizing Technology for Collective Intelligence 33:18 Challenging Organizational Orthodoxy 47:20 The Role of Purpose in Driving Change 52:39 Concluding Thoughts on Management Reinvention The Future of Management, Gary Hamel, Management Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Collaboration, Gore, Bill Gore, Gore-Tex, Decentralized Management, Employee Empowerment, Hierarchy, Organizational Design, Innovative Companies, Workplace Culture, Management Practices, Leadership Development, Decision-Making, Peer Evaluation, Team Dynamics
In this insightful episode, Gary Hamel discusses the foundational ideas behind his book, 'The Future of Management.' Delving into the historical context and evolution of management principles, Hamel explores how long-standing conventions, established by early 20th-century theorists like Frederick Winslow Taylor and Max Weber, continue to shape modern companies. He underscores the need for a radical rethink in organizational management to address contemporary challenges such as innovation, strategic renewal, and employee engagement. Drawing parallels from history, Hamel illustrates how groundbreaking management innovations in companies like Whole Foods, WL Gore, and Nucor have driven exceptional performance. He emphasizes the importance of creating human-centric workplaces that inspire and motivate employees, advocating for a shift away from bureaucratic, control-driven models towards environments rooted in purpose, community, and mutual respect. Join us for part one of this engaging conversation with one of management’s leading thinkers. 00:00 Introduction to the Future of Management 02:01 The Origins of Modern Management 04:17 The Evolution of Management Innovation 08:49 Military Analogies in Management 12:34 The Layers of Innovation 22:20 Historical Management Innovations 29:56 The Industrial Revolution and Management 36:48 The Overlooked Innovation: Management 37:20 Taylor's Influence on Productivity 38:00 Ford's System and Its Limitations 39:04 Bureaucracy: A Double-Edged Sword 41:32 Adapting to the Knowledge Economy 43:16 The Role of Computational Power and Connectivity 45:50 The Need for Organizational Innovation 53:34 Case Studies: Whole Foods and Gore 01:01:54 Building Human-Centric Organizations 01:05:03 Concluding Thoughts on Leadership and Innovation
Tom Asacker - Unwinding Want: A Deep Dive into Self-Exploration In this episode of the Innovation Show, the Aidan McCullen dives deep into the hidden forces that control our lives with Tom Asacker, the author of 'Unwinding Want.' Drawing on decades of research, Asacker reveals how unconscious self-hypnosis traps us in cycles of overthinking and dissatisfaction. With groundbreaking insights, he exposes the delusions that leave us anxious and lost, advocating for a life of curiosity and self-exploration. Learn how to reframe your wants, understand your internal world, and improve your relationships. The episode also touches on mindfulness, overcoming fears, and embracing the uncertainty that leads to a meaningful life. A must-watch for anyone looking to escape the matrix of reality and find true happiness. 00:00 Introduction to the Hidden Forces Shaping Our Lives 01:04 Welcoming Tom Asacker: Author of Unwinding Want 06:18 Exploring the Concept of Want and Self-Delusion 09:00 The Power of Wonder and Language 11:09 Rewiring Negative Feelings and Embracing Curiosity 25:27 Understanding and Unwinding Delusion 28:23 Exploring the Root of Consumer Habits 29:58 Breaking Free from Work Addiction 31:18 The Illusion of Corporate Loyalty 32:47 Understanding Systems Thinking 35:04 The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation 37:03 Embracing Uncertainty and Creativity 45:29 The Essence of Relationship in Reality 50:42 Final Thoughts on Living Authentically Find Tom: Tom Asacker, Unwinding Want, Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Internal Freedom, Breaking Habits, Conscious Living, Inner Peace, Zen Philosophy, James Baldwin Quote, Overcoming Fear, Behavioral Change, Awakening, Self-Hypnosis, Reality Perception
Welcome to the finale episode of our exploration of Gary Hamel's groundbreaking book, 'Leading the Revolution.' In this episode, Gary Hamel joins the discussion to delve into the timeless principles of innovation that have maintained their relevance despite evolving business landscapes. This episode is packed with insights on creating wealth through revolutionary design rules, fostering new business concepts, and the importance of low-risk experimentation for long-term success. We examine case studies from companies like Disney, Apple, and Shell, highlighting the practical application of these principles. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to lead your own revolution! 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:42 The Role of Top Management in Innovation 01:08 Introduction of Guest and Positive Feedback 01:50 Complexity Theory and Simple Rules 04:29 Unreasonable Expectations and Stretch Goals 11:17 The Importance of Elastic Business Definitions 20:02 The Power of a Noble Cause 26:09 The Need for New Voices and Neurodiversity 32:09 Creating a Market for Innovation 36:40 Shell's Game Changer: Internal Innovation Marketplace 38:46 Challenges of Low-Risk Experimentation 39:48 Commitment to Learning and Experimentation 41:43 The Importance of Patience in Innovation 43:47 Cellular Division: A Model for Organizational Growth 47:22 Connectivity: Learning from Other Industries 50:50 Re-engineering the Management Model for Innovation 57:17 Wealth Creation Index and Innovation Metrics 01:00:05 Balancing Big Bets and Learning in Innovation 01:07:01 Final Thoughts: Embracing the Age of Revolution
Welcome to part five of our enlightening series on open innovation and free user innovation, featuring Eric von Hippel. In this episode, we delve deep into the concept of user-driven innovation and explore real-world examples from sports and daily life. Eric recounts the origins of mountain biking and innovative techniques in rugby, emphasizing how users are not just passive consumers but active innovators. We also discuss insights on lead user studies and how radical user behaviors are driving change in various fields. Tune in to uncover how you can harness the power of user innovation in your own ventures. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:53 Recap of Previous Sessions 01:15 The Importance of User Innovation 03:46 Mountain Biking: A Case Study in User Innovation 06:29 Behavioral Innovations in Sports 10:23 User Innovation in Parenting 13:32 Rugby Innovations: Aiden's Experience 16:56 Final Thoughts on User Innovation 20:47 Lead User Studies and Conclusion Find Eric:
In this episode of the Innovation Show, Aiden is joined once again by renowned business thinker Gary Hamel. Together, they delve into the transformative insights from Gary's book 'Leading the Revolution.' The discussion explores how deeply embedded principles of innovation and renewal can help companies navigate and flourish in turbulent industries. Case studies from industry giants like Cemex, UPS, and Charles Schwab illustrate how these companies have reinvented themselves by fostering organizational activism, customer-centricity, and rapid experimentation. Whether you are a leader looking to future-proof your organization or an innovation enthusiast, this episode offers valuable takeaways on institutionalizing change and sustaining growth. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:24 Discussing the Book's Relevance 01:01 Gray-Haired Revolutionaries 02:14 Institutionalizing Activism 02:38 Case Studies: Charles Schwab, UPS, and Cemex 03:12 Challenges in Sustaining Growth 06:35 Reinvention and Resilience 12:33 UPS: From Trucking to Technology 22:29 Charles Schwab: Bricks and Clicks 35:04 Customer Sensitivity in Pricing Strategies 35:42 Southwest Airlines' Unique Approach 37:17 Innovating in Media: A Personal Story 38:38 Pro-Consumer Decisions in Companies 40:06 The Importance of Understanding Value 40:24 Apple's Retail Strategy 44:12 Promoting Innovation at Charles Schwab 48:09 The Numbers Game of Innovation 51:57 Cemex: Innovating in the Cement Industry 01:07:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Leading the Revolution: Gary Hamel Explores Corporate Innovation and Change In this episode, we're joined by Gary Hamel, the acclaimed author of 'Leading the Revolution.' Gary delves deep into the essence of corporate innovation and the challenges faced by change-makers within organizations. We discuss how to punch above your weight and capture attention for transformative ideas, the necessity of building coalitions, understanding resistance, and the importance of courage in navigating change. Gary shares profound insights from his book, illuminating how individuals can drive radical change in even the most resistant corporate environments. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, strategy, and leading transformative change in business. Discover how to: Challenge outdated business models Overcome organizational resistance Build grassroots momentum for innovation Lead change even when you don’t have formal authority This is Part 4 of our deep-dive series on Leading the Revolution, where Hamel outlines the practical playbook for driving radical innovation inside established organizations. Whether you're an intrapreneur, innovation leader, or just tired of business-as-usual, this episode will fuel your fire to lead change from within. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 Corporate Rebels and Navigating the Corporate Maze 00:46 The Revolutionary Imperative 00:58 Challenges of Pitching New Ideas 01:35 The Path Less Trodden 02:00 Gary Hamel's Insights on Corporate Innovation 04:04 The Importance of Alignment and Its Pitfalls 07:33 Case Studies of Successful Change Makers 12:31 Building a Point of View and Writing a Manifesto 36:24 Anticipating Resistance and Overcoming Objections 38:47 Navigating Relationship Challenges 39:14 The Four Stages of Denial in Relationships 40:18 Corporate Lessons from Toyota's Success 42:07 The Importance of Confronting Beliefs 44:26 Leadership and Organizational Renewal 46:01 Challenges in Entrepreneurial Companies 49:07 Building Coalitions for Change 01:12:10 The Role of Courage in Leadership 01:16:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections Find the book here: Find Gary here: Find Aidan and the Innovation Show:
We welcome Prof. Andrew Torrance, distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas and visiting scholar at MIT, to discuss the complex legal landscape surrounding user innovation and patents. The conversation delves into the freedom and challenges of product innovation, the balance between open and closed inventions, and the ethical implications of experimental treatments. They also explore the historical and ongoing impact of FDA regulations and the role of patents in fostering or hindering innovation. Sponsored by Wazoku, this episode is essential listening for innovators, legal experts, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, law, and ethics. 00:00 Introduction and Wazoku Sponsor Message 00:27 Upcoming Reinvention Summit 01:01 Previous Episodes Recap 01:28 Introducing Andrew W. Torrance 02:01 Legal Aspects of Free User Innovation 03:29 Experimenting and Sharing Innovations 09:02 Selling Innovations and Legal Implications 11:07 Influencers and Legal Responsibilities 17:21 Trust in the FDA and Alternative Medicine 24:38 Patient Rights and Experimental Drugs 30:44 Patenting Innovations 38:54 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 39:44 Final Wazoku Sponsor Message Andrew on SSRN: Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/g8GTg_632qY?si=lieqXrcdwUWD1l_l
Welcome back to part three of 'Leading the Revolution' with the legendary Gary Hamel. In this episode of The Innovation Show, Gary and host Aiden dive deep into two key chapters from Gary's books, exploring the principle of learning to be your own seer and the critical distinction between imagination and prediction in innovation. They discuss the importance of psychological safety in fostering creativity within companies and why many organizations fail to imagine the future. Gary shares his insights on developing foresight, the role of contrarianism in innovation, and the necessity of building a foundation of unconventional, differentiated insights for genuine innovation. He also emphasizes the importance of stepping outside the insular corporate environment to seek out underappreciated trends, frustrations customers face, and the deeper, broader questions around societal changes. Packed with practical exercises and real-world examples, this episode offers valuable takeaways for individuals and companies alike aiming to break free from conventional thinking and lead the charge in their industries. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:25 The Importance of Being Your Own Seer 02:23 Imagination and Foresight in Innovation 06:12 The Role of Discontinuities in Innovation 08:11 The Need for Organizational Foresight 09:42 Building a Foundation of New Insights 18:18 Challenges in Allocating Resources for Innovation 25:15 The Importance of Transcendent Themes 29:15 Understanding Deeper Changes in Society 31:24 Impact of Connectivity on Society 32:19 Customer Frustration and Business Opportunities 33:37 Reinventing Education and Knowledge Consumption 34:42 Identifying and Addressing Industry Dogmas 41:20 Empowering Employees for Innovation 46:41 Distinguishing Form from Function in Business 49:07 Encouraging Radical New Possibilities 55:43 Conclusion and Future Topics
In this episode of the Innovation Show, we dive into Chapter 3 of Gary Hamel's influential book, 'Leading the Revolution.' Gary, one of the early proponents of business model generation, discusses the concept of Business Concept Innovation and how it has reshaped industries over the years. We explore examples of companies like Dell and Apple, which have successfully implemented innovative business models, and we delve into the components of business model innovation, including customer interaction, strategies, and value networks. Gary also shares his insights on overcoming organizational inertia, fostering a culture of innovation, and the importance of rethinking conventional business assumptions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in driving innovation within their organization and staying ahead of the curve. 00:00 Introduction to Gary Hamill Series 00:13 Business Concept Innovation 02:44 Examples of Business Model Innovation 04:41 Expanding the Innovation Horizon 05:49 Defining Radical Innovation 08:49 Challenges in Business Model Innovation 17:07 Importance of Deconstructing Assumptions 26:01 Executive Support for Innovation 37:46 Assessing Company Resources for Innovation 38:24 Challenges in Big Companies vs. Startups 38:38 Haier's Approach to Entrepreneurship 40:42 The Importance of Public Policy in Innovation 44:19 The Role of Government in Business Innovation 44:31 Decadence and Complacency in Organizations 46:03 Historical Examples of Efficient Government 50:46 The Need for Courageous Leadership 51:52 Activism and Innovation in Companies 53:27 Building a Resilient Business Model 56:42 Strategic Decisions in Business Models 59:21 The Importance of Customer Contact 01:03:44 First Mover vs. Smart Mover 01:07:44 Competitive Lockout and Choke Points 01:12:14 Preparing for a Rapidly Changing Economy 01:12:44 Continuous Learning and Personal Responsibility 01:14:03 Conclusion and Contact Information
Gary Hamel on Leading the Revolution Part 1 In this episode, renowned business thinker Gary Hamel discusses his book 'Leading the Revolution' with Aidan McCullen, offering an innovative action plan for companies or individuals aiming to stay ahead of the industry. Drawing on successful examples from companies like Charles Schwab, Virgin, GE Capital, and profiling innovators like Ken Kutaragi of Sony PlayStation, Hamel shares how to grow and innovate amidst market chaos. He explores the origin of revolutionary business concepts, key criteria for building activist-friendly and revolutionary-ready companies, the dangers of becoming ‘one vision wonders,’ and harnessing employee imagination. The conversation also reflects on business failures, the cyclical nature of market success, and the essential need for continuous reinvention. Join for invaluable insights on thriving in turbulent times. 00:00 Introduction to Industry Revolutionaries 00:41 Exploring Revolutionary Business Concepts 00:48 Key Criteria for Building Revolutionary Companies 00:55 Avoiding One Vision Wonders 00:59 Harnessing Employee Imagination 01:11 Practical Advice for 21st Century Success 01:23 Welcoming Back a Business Thinker 01:50 Insights from Leading the Revolution 02:37 Honoring Professor Paul Hamel 03:23 Corporate Climate in 2000 03:56 Technological Advancements and Market Shifts 04:43 The Importance of Innovation 05:16 Challenges for Established Companies 06:15 Digital Transformation and Its Pitfalls 06:53 Investment in Technology 09:04 Organizational Orthodoxies 10:42 The Danger of Unchallenged Assumptions 11:19 Examples of Missed Opportunities 15:25 The Future of Retail and Education 17:23 The Importance of Humility in Leadership 18:24 Case Study: Sony's Rise and Challenges 20:44 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics 23:31 Encouraging Innovation from the Periphery 24:32 Case Study: Haier's Entrepreneurial Platform 29:07 Changing the Rules for Success 31:17 Forming Partnerships with Young Companies 32:22 Understanding Innovation Risk 36:31 De-Risking Innovation 37:55 The Importance of Intellectual Commitment 39:17 Challenges of Business Model Innovation 44:37 Strategic Planning vs. Strategy 50:27 The Illusion of Corporate Vitality 59:11 The Need for Innovative Leadership 01:01:13 Conclusion and Next Steps Find Gary:
In this episode of The Innovation Show, host Aidan McCullen welcomes back esteemed guest Gary Hamel, celebrated business strategist and co-author of the revolutionary article on core competencies. They dive deep into the concept of competence-based competition, discussing the origins, importance, and modern applications of core competencies. Gary shares insights from his extensive work alongside CK Prahalad and reflects on how their ideas shaped corporate strategy. Using historical and contemporary examples, including Tesla and HAIER, they explore how focusing on deep skills can lead to enduring competitive advantages. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovation, strategy, and the future of business in a rapidly evolving world. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:23 The Concept of Competence-Based Competition 01:24 Historical Context and Development 02:26 Core Competence and Strategic Implications 05:03 Challenges and Misinterpretations 13:37 Modern Examples and Applications 28:23 Strategic Conversations and Future Focus 35:12 The Danger of Viewing Companies as Product Sets 35:33 Intel vs. TSMC: A Strategic Misstep 37:56 Bounded Innovation and Core Competencies 38:49 Uber's Broader Vision Beyond Ride-Hailing 42:23 Amazon's Evolution from Online Retailer to Logistics Giant 43:21 US Car Makers' Myopia and Missed Opportunities 44:24 Historical Examples: Honda and Sony 47:01 Tesla: An Energy Company, Not Just a Car Maker 48:08 Microsoft's Myopic View and Missed Opportunities 56:00 The Importance of Organizational Flexibility 01:02:26 Encouraging Internal Innovation 01:08:42 Conclusion and Next Steps
Pedro Oliveira: User Innovation in Healthcare Welcome to a new series inspired by Eric Von Hippel, and sponsored by Wazoku. In today's episode, we are joined by Professor Pedro Oliveira, founder and president of Patient Innovation, to explore the role of patients and caregivers in developing new medical products and services. Discover remarkable stories of user-generated medical innovations, such as Tal Golesworthy's life-saving aortic support and Louis Plante's innovative lung-clearing device. Learn how Patient Innovation is helping to bring these solutions to market through a multi-sided platform that connects patient innovators with industry. Find out more about this transformative approach to healthcare innovation and the positive impact it has had on countless lives. 00:00 Introduction to the Series and Sponsor 00:29 Focus on User Innovation in Healthcare 00:53 Interview with Professor Pedro Oliveira 01:20 Eric von Hippel's Influence on User Innovation 03:55 Patient Innovator Stories: Tal Golesworthy 05:17 Patient Innovator Stories: Louis Plante 12:35 Patient Innovator Stories: Hans and Be My Eyes 19:06 The Multi-Sided Platform for Patient Innovation 25:35 Encouraging More Patient Innovations 27:26 Conclusion and Sponsor Message Find Pedro Find Wazoku: User Innovation, Healthcare Innovation, Patient-Driven Innovation, Medical Breakthroughs, Pedro Oliveira, Eric von Hippel, Tal Golesworthy, ExoVasc, Louis Plante, Flutter Device, Hans Be My Eyes, Be My Eyes, Multi-Sided Platforms, Patient Entrepreneurship, Medical Devices, Assistive Technology, Digital Health, Open Innovation, Future of Medicine, Patient Advocacy, Caregiver Innovation
The Future of Foresight & Innovation: Insights with Gary Hamel | The Innovation Show In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming back Gary Hamel, a leading expert in business strategy and management. Host Aidan McCullen and Gary Hamel dive deep into the concept of foresight, stressing the importance of understanding broad themes and emerging trends to guide companies toward future opportunities. They discuss companies' common blind spots and failures in anticipating the future, as well as ways to leverage resources effectively. Gary shares insights on the necessity of innovation at all levels of an organization, the perils of becoming too attached to current successes, and how organizations can think more creatively about emerging technologies. They also cover historical examples from companies like IBM, Kodak, and 3M to illustrate key lessons in foresight and innovation. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:20 The Importance of Foresight 02:19 Recognizing Emerging Trends 04:30 Challenges of Organizational Change 09:13 Cultural Perspectives on Innovation 14:31 Historical Examples of Foresight Failures 30:58 Innovation in Cost Structures 34:34 The Urgency of Innovation in Healthcare 35:10 The Need for Builders in Leadership 35:55 Resource Leverage: Doing More with Less 36:55 Learning from Guerrilla Warfare and 9/11 39:06 Speed to Market: Lessons from Japanese Companies 40:24 The Importance of Rapid Iteration 44:00 Building Consensus and Leveraging Employee Insights 47:47 The Role of Strategic Focus in Innovation 53:30 Learning from Kodak and 3M 57:48 Metaphors and Organizational Change 01:07:12 Predicting the Future: The Smartphone and Cloud Computing 01:10:04 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Gary Hamel Part 1: Competing for the Future 1 In this episode of the Innovation Show, renowned management thinker Gary Hamel discusses his extensive work in the field of organizational transformation and innovation. Reflecting on his early experiences at the University of Michigan and the London Business School, Hamel shares insights into the impact of foreign competition on American businesses in the late 1970s, and the critical importance of foresight and humility for executives. He delves into his consulting work with companies like Nokia and Apple, emphasizing the need for open strategy, diversity of thought, and the constant reinvention of competencies. Hamel also offers practical advice for leaders on avoiding the pitfalls of complacency and short-term thinking, urging them to build organizations that can thrive and innovate in a rapidly changing world. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:43 Early Career and Influences 02:38 Teaching at London Business School 04:50 Consulting and Industry Experience 07:27 Collaboration with CK Prahalad 08:23 Lessons from Global Competition 22:10 Nokia's Rise and Fall 37:22 Innovative Leadership Through Video Messaging 37:42 Predicting the Future: Challenges and Insights 39:12 The Rise of Streaming and the Fall of Broadcast TV 40:39 Executive Resistance to Change 42:05 The Importance of Forgetting and Unlearning 43:49 Youthful Perspectives in Strategy Meetings 44:32 The Downfall of Nokia: Lessons in Innovation 47:06 Apple's Commitment to Silicon Mastery 48:44 Building Competencies for Future Success 53:28 The Persistence of Corporate Failings 01:04:54 The Role of Leadership in Innovation 01:10:15 Conclusion and Call to Action Find Gary:
To Ian Morrison, Rest in Peace. In this inaugural episode of 'Innovation Show X,' host Aidan McCullen is joined by renowned guests Ian Morrison and Paul Nunes to discuss navigating the complex landscape of innovation. They explore key concepts from their influential books, 'The Second Curve' and 'Jumping the S-Curve,' providing insights into managing transitions in business, the challenges of risk and asset allocation, and how companies can sustain high performance over time. The episode also pays tribute to the late Ian Morrison for his contributions to thought leadership and innovation. Tune in to learn about the profound changes in industries like healthcare and technology and the essential balance between legacy systems and new ventures. 00:00 Sad News and Dedication to Ian Morrison 01:27 Introduction to Innovation Show X 01:52 Ian Morrison's Second Curve 04:17 Paul Nunez on Jumping the S Curve 06:38 Discussion on Technology and Market Changes 21:46 Healthcare and Digital Disruption 33:59 Challenges in Innovation and Risk Management 40:15 The Phoenix Metaphor and Organizational Change 53:39 Conclusion and Reflections
Henry Mintzberg - Bedtime Stories for Managers In this episode, our guest is Henry Mintzberg, celebrated management thinker and author of 'Bedtime Stories for Managers.' We explore key themes from his 20th book, which is a collection of insightful essays from his widely read blog. Henry discusses the importance of managers getting out of their lofty offices to truly understand their organizations, the myth of the managerial 'maestro,' and the dangers of over-reliance on hard data. We also delve into the pitfalls of MBA programs, short-term strategy thinking, and the importance of engaging with employees and customers. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in thoughtful, experience-based approaches to management. Get ready for a wealth of metaphors, real-world examples, and thought-provoking anecdotes from one of the most respected voices in the field. 00:00 Introduction to Bedtime Stories for Managers 02:01 The Scrambled Eggs Story 04:28 The Myth of the Maestro Manager 06:20 Critique of MBA Programs 10:55 Emergent Strategy Explained 16:12 Leadership vs. Management 21:20 The Importance of Measuring the Right Things 23:55 The Symphony Orchestra Fallacy 24:50 Executive Boredom and Misguided Changes 26:44 The Right Leadership for Different Business Stages 29:52 Challenges of Legacy Organizations 31:53 The Family Business Dilemma 36:11 Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Success 44:21 Organizing Like a Cow 48:11 The Role of the Board 49:39 The Illusion of Constant Change Find the book here:
Episode Summary: Eric von Hippel - Free User Innovation (Part 2) Introduction Host Aidan McCullen welcomes back Eric von Hippel for Part 2 of their discussion on Free User Innovation, supported by Wazoku, a company pioneering Total Innovation by connecting people, ideas, and technology. Aidan highlights the great feedback received from Part 1 and sets the stage for a deeper dive into the division of labor between users and producers in the innovation process. Key Themes & Discussions 1. Users as the Real Innovators Traditionally, innovation is associated with manufacturers, but users actually drive pioneering innovation. From skateboards to mountain bikes to heart-lung machines, users create solutions out of necessity, while manufacturers enter the scene later. Manufacturers avoid new markets because they require scale and certainty before investing resources. 2. The Heart-Lung Machine Story (User Innovation in Medicine) John Haysham Gibbon, a surgeon, saw the urgent need for a heart-lung machine to save children needing heart surgery. He approached manufacturers, but they rejected him because there was no proven market. Using charitable funding, Gibbon developed the machine himself and successfully used it on a patient. Other surgeons saw the proof of concept, replicated it in their own hospitals, and slowly created a market for manufacturers to step in and refine the machine. This illustrates user-driven pioneering innovation followed by manufacturer refinement and scaling. 3. The Corporate Rebel Dilemma (Why Organizations Resist Innovation) Employees who spot future opportunities (corporate rebels) often face internal resistance. Example: Ken Kutaragi, the man behind the PlayStation, initially faced rejection from Sony’s leadership. Change only happened when a new executive backed him, allowing the idea to flourish. The challenge: CEOs see corporate rebels as resource drains on an unproven idea. Corporate rebels feel frustrated that leadership doesn’t recognize obvious opportunities. Balancing both perspectives is crucial for organizational innovation. 4. Kodak and the Digital Camera - A Cautionary Tale The first digital camera was invented inside Kodak, but executives rejected it. Why? Kodak was built on film—their expertise, business model, and infrastructure all depended on film. Employees resisted the shift because it threatened their roles. The result? Kodak missed the digital revolution, proving that organizations often resist innovations that threaten their existing business model. 5. Hidden Roadblocks to Innovation (The Reward System Problem) Even when innovation is recognized, company structures resist change. Example: A head of manufacturing refused to introduce an innovation because his bonus depended on reducing scrap waste—and every new product increased waste. Organizations are hardwired to maintain existing incentives, even when they conflict with innovation goals. 6. Users Innovate, Manufacturers Improve (The Division of Labor in Innovation) Users innovate for function, manufacturers innovate for refinement and scale. Example: Mountain bikes were first created by users modifying existing bicycles. Once enough demand existed, manufacturers stepped in and improved features like suspension systems. The orthopedic surgeon who added a spring-loaded seat post to absorb shocks is a great example of this process. 7. The Challenge of Recognizing Frontline Innovation (Listening to the Right People) Innovations often come from unexpected sources, but organizations fail to listen. Example: A furniture upholsterer noticed unusual wear on waiting room chairs at a cardiologist’s office. This led to the discovery of Type A personality, as anxious patients wore down chairs faster. Who notices early warning signs in an organization? Often, it’s not management but cleaners, frontline workers, or maintenance staff. 8. The Hilton Hotel Internet Story (Why Systems Fail to Observe User Needs)...
Rebalancing Society with Henry Mintzberg: Addressing Imbalances in Politics, Economy, and Community In this episode, Aidan McCullen is joined by renowned business strategist Henry Mintzberg to discuss his book on radical renewal. Mintzberg explores the root causes of our current societal crisis, emphasizing the need for balance among the public, private, and plural sectors. They delve into historical and contemporary issues that have led to extreme imbalances, from capitalism's dominance post-1989 to today's political polarization. Offering insights grounded in history and strategy, Mintzberg advocates for a strengthened community sector to restore equilibrium. Addressing not only societal but also personal imbalances, Mintzberg highlights the urgency for action amid global challenges like economic disparity, environmental degradation, and political unrest. The conversation serves as a wake-up call encouraging listeners to engage in meaningful change at both the individual and community levels. 00:00 Introduction: Enough is Enough! 00:38 Welcoming the Guest: Henry Mintzberg 02:44 Understanding Imbalance in Society 05:47 The Role of Business and Government 08:05 Historical Context and Current Issues 11:30 The Concept of Rebalancing Society 18:16 Personal Responsibility and Action 23:56 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Find more info here:
A conversation with Aidan McCullen, host of The Innovation Show and author of 'Undisruptable'. This a re-edited version of Tech Tonic, the world's first AI Thought Show with hosts (and friends) Scott Wolfson and Kes Sampanthar. Each episode, they explore the world of artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their impact on our lives. With engaging discussions, expert guests, and a dash of humor, Tech Tonic provides a unique perspect. Aidan shares his origin story, detailing his transition from professional rugby to digital transformation and media. Discover the inspiration behind his podcast, the importance of continuous learning, and the concept of 'the show before the show'. Aidan's journey is filled with insights on overcoming resistance, embracing reinvention, and the value of autodidactic learning. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a true innovator. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Struggles 00:29 Welcome to the Innovation Show 00:58 Aidan McCullen's Journey 01:24 Early Days and Learning Curves 03:45 The Birth of the Innovation Show 05:59 Challenges and Resistance 10:07 Taking the Leap 11:26 Seth Godin and the First Episode 13:24 The Concept of Reinvention 18:45 The Power of Discipline and Consistency 29:05 Digital Transformation and Creative Destruction 34:59 The Power of Education and Strategic Alignment 36:03 Embracing Failure and the Path to Success 37:04 The Journey of an Autodidact 38:31 Overcoming Skepticism and Building Credibility 42:44 The Importance of Coachability and Learnability 46:10 The Role of Passion in Professional Growth 57:45 The Reinvention Summit and Its Vision 01:00:48 The Neuroscience of Learning and Thinking 01:07:13 The Journey and Future of Reinvention 01:16:26 Reflections and Final Thoughts Find TechTonic here: https://www.youtube.com/@theAIthoughtshow/streams #InnovationShow #AidanMcCullen #DigitalTransformation #ContinuousLearning #Reinvention #Podcast
In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aiden McCullen interviews Byron Reese, author of 'We Are Agora: How Humanity Functions as a Single Super Organism that Shapes Our World and Our Future.' The discussion delves into Byron's groundbreaking Agora Theory, which suggests that humans may function as part of a larger, conscious superorganism. Topics include the origins of life, the emergence of multicellular organisms, the complexity of DNA, and the potential impacts of understanding life as part of this collective superorganism. The conversation also touches on the role of death, the concept of emergence, and how these insights can apply to organizational strategies and societal progress. 00:00 Introduction to Agora Theory 02:40 Understanding Superorganisms 04:06 The Origin of Life and Cells 19:53 The Mystery of DNA 30:07 Understanding Multicellular Life 32:09 Symbiosis and Multicellular Origins 33:39 Theories of Multicellular Life 38:12 The Universe and Life's Complexity 44:02 DNA: The Blueprint of Life 47:11 Human Evolution and Intelligence 49:41 Bottleneck Events and Human Survival 55:02 Emergence and Superorganisms 57:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections Links Aidan mentioned in the episode: Men In Black sequence: https://youtu.be/OKnpPCQyUec?si=KSGb25FeP72Nvi7T Family Guy: https://youtu.be/7et6-nByfw8?si=6zIfUIQE1XlFL-oH Byron Reese:
In this episode of the Thursday Thought, we delve into the intricate balance between immediate survival and long-term growth, drawing parallels between the human body's stress response and corporate strategies. We explore the concept of temporal discounting, the impact of chronic stress on leadership, and the necessity of preparing for the future during times of calm. Featuring insights from Bruce Lipton, Art Markman, Henry Mintzberg, and Stan Deetz, along with quotes and research, this discussion highlights the importance of balancing short-term reactivity with long-term vision for sustained success. 00:00 Introduction to Thursday Thought 00:21 Bodies Under Stress: Balancing Immediate Survival and Long-Term Growth 01:26 The Stress Response: Short-Term Focus 02:22 Temporal Discounting and Leadership Compensation 05:16 The Long-Term Cost of Chronic Stress 06:15 Stress and Cognitive Shifts in Leadership 08:28 Balancing the Present with the Future 09:54 Conclusion and New Year Wishes
In the second part of our 'Energy Rising' series, host Aiden McCullen welcomes back Dr. Julia DiGangi, a renowned neuropsychologist and author of 'Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power'. Dr. DiGangi delves into her eight transformative codes designed to help us navigate challenges both in and out of the workplace. This episode focuses on the first two codes: transforming emotional pain into power, and building your power pattern by harnessing the brain's pattern recognition abilities. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to deal with emotional struggles, the impact of words and emotions on our brain, and strategies to create meaningful change in life and leadership. Don't miss out on the chance to win a copy of Dr. DiGangi's acclaimed book. Subscribe to the Innovation Show's Substack for your chance to win! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:41 The Eight Codes Overview 02:05 Code One: Transforming Emotional Pain into Power 04:03 The Importance of Emotional Energy 04:28 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Misunderstanding 08:05 The Role of Emotional Patterns 15:03 Code Two: Building Your Power Pattern 22:28 Identifying Patterns and Changing Them 23:36 The Brain's Primitive Interpretations 24:40 Personal Story: Overcoming Sports Challenges 27:47 The Power of Leadership and Creation Energy 30:02 The Meaning Making Machine: Trauma and Success 31:48 The Power of Words and Emotions 38:26 Becoming the Emotional Standard 44:08 Magnetic Leadership and Human Connection 45:27 Conclusion and Contact Information Find Julia here: Win a copy by signing up to our Substack here: Hidden Messages of water and the power of sound: Power of Words:
In this episode, we are joined by neuropsychologist and author Dr. Julia DiGanji, who discusses her book 'Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.' Dr. DiGanji reveals eight powerful codes to effectively navigate challenges and shares transformative stories from business leaders, parents, couples, and combat veterans. Learn about the concept of emotions as real neurological energy, how mastering emotional intelligence can change your leadership game, and the importance of embracing difficult emotions to achieve personal and professional growth. Don't miss the opportunity to grab a copy of Dr. DiGanji's book by signing up for our Innovation Show Substack. This conversation is a profound exploration of how our nervous system regulates our life experiences and practical steps to turn emotional pain into power. 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Energy 00:44 Meet Julia D. Ganji 01:03 Understanding Emotions as Energy 02:21 The Power of Emotional Intelligence 06:19 Emotional Pain vs. Emotional Power 06:56 Navigating Uncertainty and High Emotions 18:47 The Concept of Self Division 28:56 Leadership and Emotional Energy 35:34 Exploring Ineffective Extrinsic Rewards 36:09 Addressing Leadership Engagement 37:01 Understanding Emotional Contagion 38:08 The Role of Leadership in Emotional Pain 39:43 The Power of Authentic Leadership 41:18 Navigating Uncertainty and Self-Trust 42:53 The Brain as a Pattern Detection Machine 49:15 The Impact of Overworking and Overgiving 53:44 The Importance of Clarity and Connection 01:05:21 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Find Julia here: Win a copy by signing up to our Substack here:
Navigating Organizational Transitions with Stan Deetz In this episode, we cap off a brilliant year of growth with the insightful Stan Deetz, author of 'Leading Organizations Through Transitions'. Stan shares his expertise on managing change within organizations, focusing on technological disruptions, mergers and acquisitions, and the intricate dynamics of power shifts. We dive deep into the effects of AI on organizational structures, the concept of tacit knowledge, and the adjustments required for a healthy and resilient workforce. Stan also discusses the importance of humility and measurement in driving successful change, with practical advice on maintaining the delicate balance between efficiency and adaptability. Join us for an engaging conversation that offers valuable lessons for navigating complex organizational transitions. 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:43 New Books and Projects 01:50 Technological Disruption and Organizational Change 03:09 The Sophomoric Effect and AI Challenges 04:44 AI's Impact on Knowledge Workers 06:17 Bias and Vigilance in AI Systems 09:05 Tacit Knowledge and Organizational Expertise 29:45 Forms, Data, and Organizational Decisions 39:14 Understanding the Impact of Our Products 39:53 Leadership and Institutional Knowledge 40:31 Navigating Organizational Transitions 41:56 The Myth of Stable Environments 43:56 The Importance of Diversity and Systems 47:43 Challenges of Short-Term Measurements 50:10 The Value of Long-Term Organizational Health 01:04:47 Cultural Sensitivity in Multinational Operations 01:11:02 The Need for Customization in Management 01:13:43 Starting Organizational Change with Humility 01:17:03 Personal and Organizational Growth Find Stan here:
Corporate Explorer Fieldbook Finale: Leadership, AI, and Open Innovation In the concluding episode of the Corporate Explorer Fieldbook series, we reflect on insights and contributions from various industry experts throughout 2024. We'll delve into the necessity of leadership for scaling innovation and explore the transformative potential of AI. Joined by Andy Binns and Eugene Ivanov, we discuss the evolution of the corporate explorer concept, emphasize the importance of a supportive network, and highlight Wazoku's role in pioneering total innovation. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the future of corporate exploration and the pivotal role of leadership and technological advancements. 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 01:26 Preface and Genesis of the Book 02:25 Challenges and Insights in Corporate Exploration 08:37 The Role of AI in Corporate Exploration 11:11 Open Innovation and Ecosystems 16:47 Leadership and Scaling 23:16 Conclusion and Future Directions
Honoring Charles Handy: Wisdom on Innovation, Leadership, and Life In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Charles Handy, an influential philosopher, storyteller, and thought leader. The host re-releases a special episode recorded at Handy's London home following his stroke. Despite his condition, Handy remained impressively positive, attributing his enhanced creativity to his impairment. He shares profound insights on various concepts like the 'white stone,' 'citizenship within organizations,' and his famous 'shamrock organization.' Handy emphasizes the importance of making changes before they become critical and inspires with his reflections on challenging orthodoxy, dreaming big, and understanding leadership versus management. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on how to navigate and innovate in both personal and organizational spheres. 00:00 Remembering Charles Handy 01:33 Introduction to the Second Curve 02:37 The Concept of the Second Curve 04:32 Davy's Bar and the Importance of Change 09:50 Personal Stories and Life Lessons 18:54 The Three Selves and Identity 36:03 Leadership vs. Management 39:56 The Shamrock Organization 42:13 Citizenship in Organizations 45:36 Efficiency vs. Effectiveness 48:31 The Donut Theory 54:52 Final Thoughts and Legacy
Creating Effective Reward Systems In this episode of The Innovation Show, we welcome back Steve Kerr to discuss how to create positive reward systems within organizations. Steve details the 'bullseye exercise' and emphasizes the importance of defining performance in actionable terms. He shares insights from his experience at GE, covering the implementation of the 'wing to wing' approach, the impact of stretch goals, and strategies for devising comprehensive metrics. Throughout the conversation, Steve highlights the necessity of aligning rewards with business objectives and fostering a culture of candor and innovation. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:12 Defining Performance in Actionable Terms 01:28 The Bullseye Exercise 02:47 Connecting Incentives and Rewards 04:25 Challenges in Measurement and Bureaucracy 05:35 Real-World Examples and Cost Analysis 07:13 The Importance of Candor and Rational Behavior 14:04 Stretch Goals and Organizational Culture 23:06 Challenges in Rewarding Employees 23:23 Understanding Quartiling and Quotas 24:07 Jack Welch's Bottom 10% Rule 29:31 Financial and Non-Financial Rewards 31:54 The Importance of Timeliness in Rewards 37:31 Wing to Wing: Seeing Through the Customer's Eyes 42:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts On the Folly of Rewarding A,While Hoping for B Aidan McCullen, Steve Kerr, reward systems, employee behavior, BF Skinner, dysfunctional behaviors, fixing reward systems, CEO memo, leadership development, GE, Goldman Sachs, ultimate rewards, boundaryless organization, performance measurement, innovative culture, healthcare system, preventive care, stretch goals, Jack Welch, candid culture
Fixing Dysfunctional Behaviors in Organizations In this episode, our guest Steve Kerr shares insights from his book on reward systems. He explains how flawed reward systems can lead to irrational behaviors in employees similar to B.F. Skinner's 'blaming the rat' theory. Kerr discusses the importance of effective measurement and reward systems in organizations and provides practical steps to realign them for better outcomes. He uses analogies from the healthcare system and historical military examples to highlight the pervasive issues and solutions for leadership in various contexts. This discussion is crucial for anyone involved in organizational transformation and leadership. 00:00 Introduction to Reward Systems 00:52 Meet Steve Kerr: Leadership and Legacy 01:28 The Folly of Rewarding A While Hoping for B 01:49 Three-Step Process to Realign Reward Systems 02:38 Measurement and Performance: Key Insights 04:31 Healthcare System Example: Misaligned Rewards 08:08 Stretch Goals and Innovation Challenges 12:33 Military Analogy: World War II vs. Vietnam 14:28 Organizational Dynamics and Leadership Challenges 16:04 Effective Performance Reviews 20:22 Creating a Candid Culture 22:07 Conclusion and Next Episode On the Folly of Rewarding A,While Hoping for B Aidan McCullen, Steve Kerr, reward systems, employee behavior, BF Skinner, dysfunctional behaviors, fixing reward systems, CEO memo, leadership development, GE, Goldman Sachs, ultimate rewards, boundaryless organization, performance measurement, innovative culture, healthcare system, preventive care, stretch goals, Jack Welch, candid culture
Explore how innovative leadership principles and storytelling can transform personal and professional growth with 3M's Chief Science Advocate, Jayshree Seth. In this episode of The Innovation Show, Jayshree shares memorable acrostics and blueprints for success from her trio of books, discusses key elements of effective leadership, and delves into the importance of advocacy and diverse perspectives. Gain insights on balancing long-term vision with detailed execution and the role of positive emotions in fostering a creative and innovative environment. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:34 The Importance of Leadership 04:31 Leak Proof Leadership Explained 09:01 The Role of Storytelling in Innovation 11:08 The Five I's of Innovation 17:01 Advocacy and Leadership 22:24 Supervisory Skills and Employee Relationships 27:13 The Future is Already Here 28:35 Understanding Trends and Megatrends 30:35 The TNT Factor: Trends, Needs, Threats 31:24 Exploring the TREND Mnemonic 35:14 Bridging the Business-Technical Gap 41:39 Effective Leadership Communication 50:54 The Kaleidoscope of Leadership 56:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Jayshree previously on the show: innovation, Jayshree Seth, 3M, Chief Science Advocate, engineering, empathy, collaboration, patents, creativity, storytelling, visionary leadership, purpose-driven leadership, resilience, engineering innovation, STEM, scientific advocacy, women in science, leadership strategies
The AI Battle Mirrors Past Format Wars “History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” — Mark Twain [TLDR: This week’s Thursday Thought explores the ongoing battle for AI dominance among tech giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, X, Google, and Microsoft, drawing parallels to historic format wars that have shaped various industries. From the iconic VHS vs. Betamax struggle to the intense competition between gaming consoles like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, and the enduring rivalry between iPhone and Android, these conflicts reveal a recurring pattern. As AI companies follow similar paths, it’s clear that, while technology evolves, the strategic dynamics remain strikingly similar.] The current battle for dominance between tech giants like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Microsoft is not just a race to the top — it’s a modern-day format war. By examining the patterns of previous technology battles, we can gain insight into how this AI competition is likely to play out. Three key patterns emerge from past format battles that are now being mirrored in the AI space: The Power of Network Effects: Just like previous format wars, the AI battle will be heavily influenced by network effects. (A network effect occurs when a product or service becomes more valuable as more people use it, creating a positive feedback loop that can lead to rapid growth and market dominance.) The Underdog Advantage: History has shown that the winner is often not the one everyone expects — not the biggest company or even the best product. Early market leaders may fall behind as more adaptable or better-networked competitors take the lead. Ecosystem Building is Key: The final battleground is not just the technology itself, but the entire ecosystem built around it. Companies that successfully create a thriving ecosystem of developers, partners, and content will probably emerge as the ultimate winners. To understand these dynamics better, let’s revisit three strategic battles that shaped the technology landscape: the VCR format war, the console wars, and the smartphone OS wars. Each of these battles offers valuable lessons for understanding the current AI competition. The VCR War: A Template for Format Battles (The also-rans in the VCR war (that I know of) included Philips and Grundig’s Video 2000 (V2000), and RCA’s Capacitance Electronic Disc (CED). The videotape format war between VHS and Betamax in the late 20th century stands as one of the most emblematic battles over technological dominance. Introduced in the mid-1970s, Sony’s Betamax initially captivated the market with its superior video quality and compact design. However, JVC’s VHS, which entered the market shortly after, quickly emerged as a formidable competitor by addressing consumer needs more effectively with longer recording times — up to two hours initially, which was soon extended to four, six, and even eight hours as the technology developed. The success of VHS was not solely because of its technical merits. JVC employed a strategic approach by licensing its VHS technology to an array of manufacturers, including heavyweights like Panasonic, Sharp, and RCA. This move flooded the market with VHS players, making the format more accessible to the average consumer. To further tip the scale in their favour, during the mid-1970s JVC established VCR supply relationships with leading national consumer electronics companies in Europe and the United States. In supplying Thomson, Thorn, and Telefunken (all independent companies at that time) as well as U.S. partners, JVC was able to gain the cash and the diversity of market experience that ultimately enabled it to outpace Philips and Sony. Philips developed videotape competencies in parallel with JVC, but it failed to build a worldwide network of OEM relationships that would have allowed it to accelerate the refinement of its videotape competence through the sale of core products. According to , by the...
Gold Crushes Ants, Ill-Fitting Robes and Disruption's Power Redistribution Aidan McCullen: [00:00:00] Gold Crushes Ants, Ill-Fitting Robes and The Power Redistribution of Disruption. Just a brief reminder of what this episode is in case you have not heard it before.. Each week I write a newsletter called The Thursday Thought. For years, listeners to the Innovation Show have asked me to narrate it. I never had enough time. So today, I am using AI. I have cloned my voice. It is not perfect, but it saves me hours of effort. For those who want the short version. Here is a paragraph: Disruption redistributes organisational power, information and status. As Machiavelli noted, those in power dislike such change. However, there is a twist to this week’s Thursday Thought. Sometimes, the new-found power does not sit well with those who inherit it, to their detriment and to that of the organisation. Gold Crushes Ants! Let's begin with a quote by Plato from "The Republic." Plato wrote: "But when the cobbler or any other man [00:01:00] whom nature designed to be a trader, having his heart lifted up by wealth or strength or the number of his followers, or any like advantage, attempts to force his way into the class of warriors, or a warrior into that of legislators and guardians, for which he is unfitted, and either to take the implements or the duties of the other; or when one man is trader, legislator, and warrior all in one, then I think you will agree with me in saying that this interchange and this meddling of one with another is the ruin of the State." This passage from Plato's The Republic expresses the idea that societal roles should be distinct and specialised to ensure the stability and well-being of the state. Plato argues that each individual has a natural aptitude and should perform the role suited to their abilities. The cobbler (a metaphor for any tradesperson), the warrior, and the legislator/guardian represent different classes in society. Plato believes that problems arise when individuals try to take on roles for which they are [00:02:00] not naturally suited or when they attempt to accumulate power by combining multiple roles. For example, if a cobbler tries to become a warrior or a warrior tries to become a legislator, it disrupts the social order and leads to chaos and ruin. This concept is part of Plato's broader vision of a just society, where everyone contributes according to their strengths and society functions smoothly as a result. The Power Shift. Let's take for example, the significant shift in power that occurred in many organisations due to the advent of digital technology. The rise of roles such as heads of digital, data, AI and E.S.G. transformed traditional industries, from media companies to physical retailers. These new roles require a different set of skills, mindsets and perspectives, often leading to friction within long-held hierarchies. In many traditional organisations, digital leaders face resistance similar to what Plato described. Established professionals, [00:03:00] akin to the warriors and legislators in The Republic, often see these newcomers as threats to their traditional roles and authority. This resistance can be rooted in a fear of obsolescence or a reluctance to adapt to new methods and technologies. For instance, the introduction of digital journalism revealed how technology can challenge the conventional roles within a newsroom. It changes the "speed to market", it raises concerns about traditional journalists and the changing nature of editorial control. This works both ways, where new power dynamics can lead to tensions when digital leaders overstep their bounds or when their innovations disrupt the status quo too abruptly. All of a sudden, their importance leads to ego problems. Gold Crushes Ants: The Gradual Path to Power and Responsibility. “If you give a ton of gold to an ant, it will only crush the ant.” — Sadguru There’s a profound parable shared by Sadguru...
AI Transforming Consulting: Strategies, Ethics, and the Future The world of consulting is experiencing a seismic shift, largely driven by AI. In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Shanks (Head of Innovation for Accenture EMEA), Alex Osterwalder (CEO of Strategyzer), and Rita McGrath (Columbia Professor, Author and Founder of Valize). They discuss the traditional consulting model, the impact AI has on roles within consulting, and the broader implications on the industry and society. They also delve into the importance of human skills, the evolving business models, the significance of trust in digital transformation, and the shifting landscape of organizational structures and career paths. A must-watch for anyone involved in or interested in the consulting sector. 00:00 Introduction to the Changing World of Consulting 00:40 Traditional Consulting Models and Their Evolution 02:01 Impact of AI on Consulting Roles 02:28 Building and Hiring in the New Consulting Landscape 03:23 AI's Role in Transforming Business Models 05:18 Real-World Examples of AI Integration 14:09 The Need for Continuous Reinvention 18:28 Outcome-Based Consulting and Ethical Dilemmas 24:46 Future of Consulting: Marketplaces and Ecosystems 26:35 The Rise of Small AI-Driven Firms 27:23 Impact on Education and Hiring 28:35 Human Skills in the Age of AI 30:22 Trust and Ethics in AI 31:36 Adapting to Rapid Change 32:53 The Role of Human Sciences 36:09 The Future of Work and AI 43:16 Leadership and Governance Challenges 46:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections Find Rita: Find Alex: Find Ryan: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/ryanmartinshanks Find The Reinvention Summit: Innovation, AI, Consulting, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Reinvention, Change Management, Future of Work, Organisational Culture, Emerging Trends, Rita McGrath, Alex Osterwalder, Ryan Shanks, Strategic Inflection Points, Ecosystem Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Human-Centric Design, Technology Disruption, Leadership, Continuous Reinvention
Garvan Callan - Unlocking Digital Transformation Join us for an enlightening episode as Aidan McCullen welcomes Garvan Callan, author of 'Digital Business Strategy,' to the Innovation Show. They delve deep into the essence of digital transformation, from defining digitization and digitalization, to exploring the importance of building digital businesses with customer-centric strategies. Gain valuable knowledge on how to reimagine organizational frameworks, harness new technologies, and cultivate a culture of perpetual innovation. Learn practical frameworks, case studies, and leadership approaches essential for thriving in the digital age. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on staying ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape. 00:00 Promo for The Reinvention Summit 00:29 Welcoming Garvan Callan 01:11 Origins of Digital Transformation 02:35 Understanding Digitization vs. Digitalization 04:46 The Digital Business Landscape 08:54 Customer-Centric Digital Strategies 14:04 The E Plus One Experience 17:12 Digital 360 Framework 22:54 Challenges of Digital Transformation 28:47 Building Strategy: Efficiency and Simplification 29:40 The Spin Out Syndrome and Simplification Journey 32:27 The Phoenix Metaphor and Organizational Resistance 33:11 The Spider Web Analogy and Data Challenges 34:28 Adapting Strategy for Rapid Change 35:14 Scaling Up: Challenges and Recalibration 37:25 The Agile Organization and Breaking Silos 41:07 Open Business Models and Technological Integration 45:16 Risk Management in Agile and Fluid Organizations 49:05 The Waltzer Effect: Combining Technologies for Change 53:21 The Culture Iceberg: Values and Beliefs 56:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find Garvan here: The Reinvention Summit; digital transformation, business strategy, digital innovation, future-proofing, digital age, Reinvention Summit, innovation, workshops, digital business, media company, digitalization, digitization, digital frameworks, digital execution, customer centricity, digital definition, digital processes, competitive advantage, leadership, organizational culture
The Harmony of Ra and Horus: Bridging Exploit and Explore F Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” In times of turbulence, leaders must balance the two opposing ideas of exploit and explore. Ra and Horus, two pivotal figures in Egyptian mythology, symbolise the dual forces of power and intuition, rationality and creativity. Together as Ra-Horakhty, they embody a unification of opposites. In organisational terms, this metaphor captures the balance between exploitation — the optimisation of current capabilities — and exploration — the pursuit of new possibilities. Inspired by my recent conversation with Mike Tushman and Charles O’Reilly and James March’s seminal work on organisational learning, this post explores how integrating these dual forces fosters ambidexterity, enabling organisations to thrive in both the present and the future. Ra: The Organisational Force of Exploitation In mythology, Ra is the sun god, embodying power, creation, and rationality. He represents the structured, predictable cycle of the sun, providing stability and light. In organisations, Ra reflects the principles of exploitation, ensuring that current strengths are refined and utilised to their fullest potential. Organisational Ra includes: Execution and Strategy: Teams that deliver results through clear processes and focused strategies. Operational Efficiency: Optimisation of resources, ensuring stability and short-term profitability. Leadership and Structure: Leaders who prioritise alignment with organisational goals and mitigate risk. Ra aligns with the conscious mind, driving focus, clarity, and execution. However, organisations overly reliant on Ra risk stagnation, becoming trapped in suboptimal routines that limit innovation. Horus: The Organisational Force of Exploration The Eye of Horus symbolises protection, health, and restoration in ancient Egypt. According to myth, Horus lost his left eye in a battle with Seth, and it was magically restored by Hathor. This restoration came to symbolise healing and the process of becoming whole. Horus, the falcon-headed god, represents creativity and vision, capturing the spirit of exploration and long-term growth. Organisational Horus includes: Innovation and Creativity: Teams that explore bold ideas, embrace uncertainty, and foster breakthroughs. Empathy and Culture: Efforts that nurture human-centred design and foster a supportive organisational culture. Long-Term Vision: Leadership that anticipates future challenges and invests in experimentation. Horus represents the subconscious mind, fostering emotional intelligence and adaptability. However, without Ra’s structure, organisations driven solely by Horus risk lacking focus and direction. Ra-Horakhty: Uniting Exploitation and Exploration In Egyptian mythology, Ra-Horakhty — “Ra, who is Horus of the Two Horizons” — represents the unification of these complementary forces. The rising sun (Horus) and the setting sun (Ra) reflect a cyclical harmony, where opposites merge to create a greater whole. In organisations, Ra-Horakhty serves as a metaphor for ambidexterity — the ability to balance exploitation (Ra) with exploration (Horus). This balance is essential for thriving in both stable and volatile environments. Organisational Ra-Horakhty includes: Unified Leadership: Leaders who can integrate operational efficiency with visionary strategy. Ambidextrous Teams: Structures that enable both incremental improvements and bold innovations. Cultural Harmony: A mindset that values both stability and adaptability, blending logic with creativity. The Balance Between Exploitation and Exploration Scholars like James March, Tushman, O’Reilly and Binns highlights the organisational challenge of balancing exploitation and exploration: Exploitation: Refining current capabilities to maximise short-term...
🎥 Mastering Ambidexterity: How to Balance Core and Explore with Michael Tushman & Charles O'Reilly What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The challenges of balancing innovation and efficiency. How Microsoft transformed its culture under Satya Nadella using the LEASH Model. The role of Corporate Explorers in driving change. Practical tools and strategies for structural ambidexterity. In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, Charles O'Reilly III and Mike Tushman delve into the concept of corporate ambidexterity, focusing on how to balance core (exploit) and explore businesses. They emphasize the creation of separate units with distinct architectures, metrics, and cultures. The discussion explores the critical role of organizational culture and the 'LEASH' model for driving cultural transformation. Using Microsoft under Satya Nadella as a case study, they demonstrate how consistent behavior reinforcement can drive successful cultural change. This episode is essential for leaders aiming to navigate the complexities of innovation within established firms. 00:00 Introduction to Ambidexterity 00:25 Challenges in Implementing Ambidexterity 00:59 Corporate Explorer Series Overview 01:36 Guest Introduction: Charles O'Reilly and Mike Tushman 02:05 Core and Explore: Research and Insights 03:57 The Role of Culture in Ambidexterity 06:14 Microsoft's Cultural Transformation 07:32 The LEASH Model Explained 09:23 Satya Nadella's Leadership at Microsoft 16:51 Linking Personal and Organizational Renewal 18:35 Closing Remarks and Resources 💡 Learn More: Check out related episodes with Tushman & O’Reilly 👉 Engage with Us: Linkedin: #Ambidexterity #Innovation #Leadership #OrganizationalChange #CorporateExplorer
🎥 Mastering Ambidexterity: How to Balance Core and Explore with Michael Tushman & Charles O'Reilly
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The challenges of balancing innovation and efficiency.
How Microsoft transformed its culture under Satya Nadella using the LEASH Model.
The role of Corporate Explorers in driving change. Practical tools and strategies for structural ambidexterity.
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, Charles O'Reilly III and Mike Tushman delve into the concept of corporate ambidexterity, focusing on how to balance core (exploit) and explore businesses. They emphasize the creation of separate units with distinct architectures, metrics, and cultures. The discussion explores the critical role of organizational culture and the 'LEASH' model for driving cultural transformation. Using Microsoft under Satya Nadella as a case study, they demonstrate how consistent behavior reinforcement can drive successful cultural change. This episode is essential for leaders aiming to navigate the complexities of innovation within established firms.
00:00 Introduction to Ambidexterity
00:25 Challenges in Implementing Ambidexterity
00:59 Corporate Explorer Series Overview
01:36 Guest Introduction: Charles O'Reilly and Mike Tushman
02:05 Core and Explore: Research and Insights
03:57 The Role of Culture in Ambidexterity
06:14 Microsoft's Cultural Transformation
07:32 The LEASH Model Explained
09:23 Satya Nadella's Leadership at Microsoft
16:51 Linking Personal and Organizational Renewal
18:35 Closing Remarks and Resources
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Technological Taylorism: How Modern AI is Reshaping the Future of Work In this episode, we delve into the concept of Technological Taylorism and how the advent of AI and automation is restructuring the workforce. We revisit Frederick Taylor’s principles of scientific management and examine their relevance in today's job market. The discussion covers the rise in workplace surveillance, the transformation of jobs into piecemeal tasks, and the increasing vulnerability of freelance and middle management roles. The episode also explores the larger implications of AI on job creation, economic growth, and the potential for a technological singularity. Featuring insights from experts like Paul Daugherty and Yossi Sheffi, this thought-provoking discussion questions the future of labor in an efficient, data-driven world. 00:00 Introduction: Technological Taylorism and the Future of Work 00:32 The Legacy of Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management 01:31 Modern Workforce Surveillance and AI 03:04 The Rise of Freelancers and Automation 05:39 Creative Destruction in the Digital Age 08:13 The Future of Work: Concerns and Predictions 10:24 Conclusion: Human + Machine Paradigm Technological Taylorism: The Automation of Efficiency and the Future of Work The philosopher and media theorist Marshall McLuhan contends that "we shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us", The idea suggests that we create and adapt to technologies. These technologies, in turn, shape our behaviours, perceptions, and ultimately, our societies. This goes for any technology from the stopwatch to the advanced artificial intelligence. I hope I am wrong... In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Frederick Taylor introduced a management approach that would fundamentally change the industrial world. With tools as basic as a pen, ledger, and stopwatch, Taylor meticulously observed and recorded the activities of factory workers, aiming to enhance efficiency through what he termed "scientific management." This system dissected every action into its basic elements. Taylor's analysis led to the precise timing and reorganization of each task to maximize speed and efficiency. Initially, these changes led to significant productivity gains, but they also stripped workers of their autonomy and sense of craftsmanship. Understandably, Taylorism reduced skilled artisans to interchangeable cogs in a mechanized process. Fast forward to today, and Taylor's shadow looms large over modern workforce management. Today's management practices have evolved to slice jobs into ever-smaller tasks. In 2019, The Wall Street Journal highlighted a significant shift towards workplace surveillance, labelling employees as "workforce data generators." This marked a new phase in management's scientific approach, now armed with AI-driven tools far beyond Taylor's stopwatch. The COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote work turbocharged the use of these surveillance tools. A 2021 study by Gartner revealed that the adoption of technologies like facial recognition among employers had doubled to 60% during the pandemic, with predictions of continued growth. This surge in monitoring tools reflects a crisis-induced rush towards greater control, reminiscent of Taylor's response to perceived inefficiencies. The narrative has been that a surefire way to protect yourself in an age of AI is to have a complex, human job. However, when you really examine any complex job it is just a Gordian knot of simple tasks, tasks that can be cheese sliced apart. Consider, AI-powered project management software that eliminates middle management by automating tasks. Once it has unbundled jobs into tasks, it then assembles freelance teams. While these freelancers initially benefit, the software soon learns from their work, and gradually replaces them too. Freelancers are increasingly becoming a significant part of the workforce. A 2022 study by Upwork found that 38% of Americans engaged in...
Paul Daugherty - Radically Human In this episode, we dive deep with Paul Daugherty, Senior Technology Advisor to Accenture and author of 'Radically Human' and 'Human + Machine'. We explore the evolution of artificial intelligence, its impact on businesses, and how companies can navigate the AI-driven landscape using the IDEAS framework. Paul shares insights into human-centered AI, the importance of trust, and how organizations can reimagine work in the age of AI. 00:00 Introduction to Human-Centered AI 00:49 Guest Introduction: Paul Daugherty 01:45 Context of the Books: Human + Machine and Radically Human 03:06 Research Insights: AI's Impact on Business Performance 04:38 Pandemic as an Accelerant for Technology Adoption 06:23 Tech Vision 2024: Key Trends and Predictions 09:47 Challenges and Opportunities for CTOs 18:26 The Digital Core: Modernizing for the AI Era 24:47 Every Company is a Technology Company 28:30 Phases of Intelligent Technology 35:23 The Digital Divide: A Growing Concern 36:14 Supporting Displaced Workers 38:30 The Trust Gap in the Workforce 41:37 The IDEAS Framework: An Overview 46:49 Deep Learning and Its Limitations 53:14 The Role of Data in AI 59:56 Machine Teaching and Human-Machine Hybrids 01:02:03 Innovating in the Cloud 01:05:18 Strategic Approaches: Forever Beta and Colabbing 01:07:44 The Importance of Trust 01:08:47 Conclusion and Contact Information
In a world of instant gratification and AI shortcuts, are we losing sight of the value of struggle? 🤔 Join us as we explore the importance of embracing challenges and the deeper connection forged through effort and perseverance. From personal anecdotes in sports to the insights of Naomi S. Baron, Albert Camus, Andrew Huberman, and Yuval Noah Harari, we uncover the transformative power of struggle in learning, creativity, and personal growth. Discover why "passing through the desert of boredom" is crucial for laying down neural pathways and achieving meaningful results. We'll also delve into the impact of AI on education and organizations, and how bypassing the struggle can lead to a sense of detachment and diminished ownership. Don't miss this thought-provoking exploration of why struggle is not just essential for success, but also for finding deeper meaning in our achievements. 💡 🔗 Check out the full article here: Find the Reinvention Summit here https://www.thereinventionsummit.com
AI's Influence on Creativity, Writing, and Learning: A Deep Dive with Naomi S. Baron Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on writing, creativity, and education with renowned linguist and author Naomi S. Baron. Delve into key discussions from her book, 'Who Wrote This: How AI and the Lure of Efficiency Threaten Human Writing,' highlighting both the potential benefits and ethical dilemmas of AI-generated content. Discover the complexity of copyright issues in the AI era, the importance of maintaining manual skills and personal touch in professional fields, and the significance of mental challenges in fostering authentic creativity. Learn about AI breakthroughs, such as AlphaFold in medicine, and real-world experiments like Google's Notebook LLM. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the evolving role of AI in our lives, the protection of human authorship, and the vital interplay between technology and the human mind. 00:00 Introduction to AI Writing Tools 00:52 Meet the Expert: Naomi S. Baron 01:28 AI's Impact on Authorship and Creativity 03:08 The Deep Dive Experiment 06:05 Legal and Ethical Concerns 14:24 The Value of Human Creativity 28:46 The Struggle and Reward of Creativity 31:48 The Creative Struggle: Is It Necessary? 32:45 Artistic Mastery: From Bach to Picasso 35:44 Innovation and Discipline: Insights from Peter Compo 36:38 The Impact of AI on Education and Skills 42:13 The Importance of Personal Voice in Writing 44:35 The Physicality of Reading and Writing 54:35 The Future of Jobs in the Age of AI 01:01:51 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
In this week’s Thursday Thought, we explore the crucial role of 'Helpful Cassandras'—individuals with heightened perceptions of change within business environments. Drawing on analogies from nature, quotes from visionaries like Warren Buffet and Andy Grove, and the concept of 'Umwelt' by Jakob von Uexküll, we discuss how different sensory frameworks shape our understanding of market shifts and disruptions. The episode highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting these perceptive individuals to stay ahead of crises and seize new opportunities. Don't miss out on the launch of The Reinvention Summit, featuring a workshop led by Rita McGrath on early warnings and trend detection. 00:00 Introduction: Focus on the Playing Field 00:30 The Role of Helpful Cassandras 00:46 Developing Organizational Antennas 01:53 Understanding Umwelt in Business 03:14 Rodents: Masters of Olfactory Perception 04:26 Economic Signals: Smelling the Sausage 06:45 The Cassandra Story: Andy Grove and the Helpful Cassandras 09:16 Embracing Early Warnings 10:51 Conclusion: Join The Reinvention Summit Article: Navigating Change: The Hidden Scents, Sausages and Trip Wires “Games are won by players who focus on the playing field - not by those whose eyes are glued to the scoreboard.” - Warren Buffet. Just as different species perceive their environments in unique ways, individuals within a business environment experience and interpret the world around them through their subjective lenses. Some of these individuals—like modern-day Cassandras—are particularly attuned to early signs of change or disruption, but their warnings are often ignored. Using the analogy of rodents' heightened sense of smell, we explore how these Helpful Cassandras can guide companies away from crisis or towards new opportunities.yet are frequently overlooked. Embracing their foresight is crucial to navigating an uncertain future. "The capacity of an organization to read its environment somewhere out there, which requires hiring some people whose sole job is to pay attention to the things that we're not paying attention to. If you think about any system, any [00:01:00] creature has only certain antennas. Which means that those antennas allow them to be in touch with this part of the world and not that part of the world. And they get in trouble when the world suddenly has something as a threat to them that they have no antennas for. So it's very important in an organization to develop the capacity here to have these kind of emergent antennas. And or to have at least parts of things that are paying attention to what people are not paying attention to, because, in most every case, when a crisis is coming, there are people who know nobody wants to listen to them because things are going well. And you certainly don't help your career by talking about them. So I think organizations, if they want to really be on the edge of things, have to build in as capacity here to surveil parts of environment. That it has not been paying very much attention to." - Stan Deetz, Innovation Show 559 Jakob von Uexküll was a pioneering biologist interested in how living beings perceive their environments. [00:02:00] He argued that organisms experience life through species-specific, subjective reference frames he called Umwelt (The German word for environment). Each species experiences the world through its own unique sensory lens. A tick, for instance, uses the smell of butyric acid to locate a mammalian host, while a star-nosed mole relies on touch to navigate underground. Despite sharing the same physical space, animals perceive their surroundings in vastly different ways. This idea of Umwelt applies not only to biology but also to how individuals in a business environment interpret signals of change. In the business world, we each operate with different sensory frameworks. Some colleagues are tuned into technological advances, others are adept at...
Stan Deetz 2 Navigating Organizational Change: Insights on Leadership, Culture, and AI with Stan Deetz In this comprehensive episode, join renowned expert Stan Deetz as we explore the complexities of organizational change. Delve into the challenges leaders face when reshaping deeply ingrained cultural assumptions and managing innovation. Discover the impact of language in fostering change, the role of visionary leadership, and the importance of addressing environmental factors before they become crises. Learn about the significant influence of AI on organizational structures and the critical need for maintaining tacit knowledge and genuine communication in a digital age. Gain valuable perspectives on the intersection of leadership, culture, and technology in transforming modern organizations. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:09 The Ugly Truth About Transitions 00:51 Challenging Cultural Assumptions 02:24 The Metaphor of Left-Handedness 05:28 The Struggle of Change Agents 11:35 The Role of Founders in Shaping Culture 15:40 Generational Clashes in Organizations 23:22 The Importance of Praising Mistakes 26:42 Timing and Crisis in Organizational Change 29:49 The Need for Vision in Transformation 30:41 The Power of Vision in Leadership 34:12 The Role of Language in Organizational Change 35:15 Challenges in Communicating New Ideas 47:17 Tacit Knowledge and Organizational Wisdom 51:37 AI and the Future of Management 53:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions Find Stan here: Innovation, Change Management, Organizational Culture, Leadership, Communication, Transition, Transformation, Vision, Language, Learning, Tacit Knowing, AI, Diversity, Neurodiversity, Organizational Change, Culture Change, Innovation Culture, Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Change Leadership, Aidan McCullen, Stan Deetz, Aristotle, George Bernard Shaw, Jack Welch, Braverman, Chomsky, Giddens, Weber
Build Before You Die: The Critical Need for Proactive Capability Building In this week's Thursday Thought, we delve into why building capabilities proactively is essential for companies to navigate disruptive change. Through quotes from Clayton Christensen, Stan Deetz, and the Spartan Warrior Mantra, we explore the concept of 'sweating in times of peace' to avoid future crises. Using the analogy of Conan the Barbarian, we examine how companies can strengthen their core competencies to stay competitive. We'll discuss how digital-first companies like Toyota have successfully prepared for technological shifts through early capability building, offering lessons that underscore the peril of waiting until it's too late. Join us to learn how to build for tomorrow, today, and avoid becoming a corporate cautionary tale. 00:00 Introduction: Build Before You Die 00:01 The Importance of Proactive Capability Building 00:04 Quotes to Ponder 00:47 Lessons from Conan and Spartans 01:20 Digital Natives vs. Traditional Businesses 01:55 The Cost of Waiting 02:37 Strategies for Building Competencies 03:03 The Role of Leadership in Capability Development 03:52 The Predictable Pattern of Disruption 05:19 Case Study: Toyota's Long-Term Vision 08:21 The Essence of Organizational Capability 09:07 Conclusion: Continuous Journey of Reinvention 09:20 Join Us at The Reinvention Summit
Stan Deetz - Transforming Organizational Culture: Insights and Strategies for Modern Success In this comprehensive episode, we explore pivotal topics in organizational culture and change management with experts like Stanley Deetz. From understanding the role of communication in periods of transition and mergers to building resilience and effective leadership, our discussions cover a wide range of issues critical to the modern workplace. We delve into the historical shifts in corporate culture, the influence of Japanese practices on American companies, and the evolving mindsets driven by generational changes and Artificial Intelligence. Learn about the power of systems thinking and organic metaphors in fostering innovation and teamwork. Discover essential strategies for managing change, overcoming fear, and leveraging diversity for organizational success. Join us to gain profound insights and practical tools for navigating and transforming organizational culture. 00:00 Introduction to Organizational Culture and Change 01:07 Origins and Development of the Book 02:24 Understanding Organizational Culture 02:50 Seton Hall and Online Education 04:59 Navigating Organizational Change 05:48 Managing Hearts, Minds, and Souls 10:47 The Role of Conflict in Innovation 18:10 Historical Shifts in Corporate Culture 26:15 Internal Models vs. External Realities 26:51 Generational Shifts in Organizational Metaphors 29:06 Cultural Fragmentation and Countercultures 31:00 Mechanistic vs. Organic Metaphors 32:33 Psychologizing Organizational Change 39:38 Systemic Thinking in Organizations 44:05 Challenges in Team Dynamics 46:43 Understanding Assumptions in Change Management 51:21 Conclusion and Contact Information Find the episode we mentioned with George Lakoffat 32.25 with here: Stan Deetz, Stanley Deetz, Organizational culture, communication, Aidan McCullen, cultural change, leadership, organizational transitions, mergers, technological innovations, globalization, Seton Hall University, ethical issues, member involvement, executive master's program, organizational development, change processes, corporate culture, workplace dynamics
Navigating Corporate Innovation: Building Leadership Movements with Kristin Von Donop. In this episode of 'The Corporate Explorer,' Aiden interviews Kristin Von Donop, co-author of 'The Corporate Explorer Field Book,' discussing the intricacies of fostering innovation within large corporations like IBM. Delving into the challenges corporate explorers face, the conversation highlights how resistance to change is natural but not insurmountable. By enrolling others, engaging communities, and strategically addressing resistance, new ventures can thrive. Key insights include leveraging allies, advocates, ambassadors, and angels for sustainable leadership movements, as well as understanding the human dynamics in organizational change. Sponsored by Wazoku, provider of software solutions for innovation ecosystems. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:37 Overview of the Chapter and Guest Introduction 02:21 Challenges of Implementing Change 03:31 Building a Leadership Movement 07:47 Case Studies and Real-World Examples 14:23 Engaging the Community and Overcoming Resistance 29:39 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
We explore the transformative research of Brian Dias on how environmental stressors and trauma can influence behavior and physiology across generations. Brian shares his personal motivation behind his scientific journey, discussing his impactful studies on chemosensation, the inheritance of behavioral sensitivities, and the potential for positive future legacies. We dive into the fascinating evidence from animal studies and explore the implications for human wellbeing and organizational behavior. This episode reveals both the challenges and opportunities in understanding and altering the epigenetic legacy of stress, offering insights into the biology of adaptation and resilience. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Mantra 00:48 Welcoming the Guest: Brian Dias 02:09 Exploring Environmental Stressors 03:17 Brian's Personal Journey and Scientific Mission 05:29 Chemosensation and Generational Impact 06:46 Cherry Blossom Study and Behavioral Sensitivity 09:02 Organizational Culture and Behavioral Transmission 13:35 Mechanisms of Stress Legacy Transmission 32:19 Epigenetics and Environmental Influences 49:20 Engineering Legacies of Flourishing 53:59 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions Trauma, Legacy, Epigenetics, Neuroscience, Stress, Gene Expression, Biological Response, Generational Trauma, Environmental Impact, Stress Response, Psychology, Human Behavior, Holocaust, 9/11, Scientific Research, Chemo Sensation, PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Brian Dias, Aidan McCullen Towards understanding and halting legacies of trauma Legacies of salient environmental experiences—insights from chemosensation Fostering Respectful and Productive Conversations: Lessons Learned From Debating Courtyards in Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries Dias Lab:
Tammy Watchorn - The Change Ninja Handbook Join us in this episode as we welcome Dr. Tammy Watchorn, the author of 'The Change Ninja Handbook.' Dive into an interactive exploration of change-making, based on real-life case studies. Discover the most common challenges faced by change leaders, the importance of understanding organizational dynamics, and the human element in leading change. Learn about the critical tools and techniques to transform your approach and make a meaningful impact in your organization. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of organizational change. 00:00 Introduction to the Change Ninja Handbook 00:15 Welcoming the Author: Tammy Watchorn 01:03 Challenges in Public Sector Change Leadership 02:13 Understanding People in Change Management 03:16 Navigating Organizational Systems and Processes 06:08 The Importance of Individual Stakeholders 08:02 Interactive Game and Recognizable Characters 12:25 The Reality of Driving Change 15:49 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned 30:15 Creating Innovative Spaces 36:24 Navigating Workplace Challenges 37:29 The Importance of Stealth in Change Management 38:22 Building Resilience and Thick Skin 38:54 The Power of a Support Network 39:46 Defining Innovation and Change 40:20 Introducing Eddie Obeng and Qube 41:22 Innovating the Health Service 42:30 Scaling Innovation from the Ground Up 43:37 Handling Unexpected Projects 44:52 Earning and Using Brownie Points 46:23 Understanding Types of Change 47:09 The Four Types of Change 49:05 The Fog of Transformation 52:43 Aligning Teams with the Five P's 01:00:45 Celebrating Small Wins 01:03:52 Final Thoughts and Future Plans Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. The Reinvention Summit Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Find Tammy Watchorn: Innovation Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Transformation, Adaptive Mindset, Cultural Change, Ninja Thinking, People-Centric Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Workplace Collaboration, Systemic Challenges, Creative Problem Solving, Psychological Safety, Human-Centered Design, Incremental vs. Radical Change, Resilience in Innovation
Bobby Herrera: The Gift of Struggle In this episode, we dive into the inspiring leadership journey of Bobby Herrera, co-founder and CEO of Populus Group, who has transformed his life's challenges into invaluable lessons. Bobby shares how his experiences, including his transformative 'bus story,' have shaped his leadership approach. He emphasizes the power of vulnerability, radical transparency, and empathy in leadership. Bobby also discusses the importance of storytelling in building trust and community within his organization. Join us as we explore Bobby's book 'The Gift of Struggle' and the stories that have not only defined his leadership but also offer actionable insights for any leader looking to grow. Special shout-outs to Gray Miller, Scott Miller, and Drew Young for their roles in connecting the host and Bobby. 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Challenges 01:27 Guest Introduction: Bobby Herrera 02:59 The Bus Story: A Lesson in Kindness 06:02 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership 14:49 The Bracero Story: A Father's Legacy 26:29 The Importance of Keeping Your Word 27:41 A Hero's Lesson in Integrity 29:04 The Importance of Trust Signals 29:41 Taking Action on Feedback 32:03 The Power of Application 33:31 Mentorship and Humility 35:48 Transformative Leadership 39:53 Parenting and Leadership Lessons 45:56 Encouraging Innovation and Deviance 54:28 Final Reflections and Farewell Find Bobby: Find Aidan McCullen for Innovation and Reinvention Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Book Aidan and Bobby: Bobby Herrera, The Gift of Struggle, Aidan McCullen, Scott Miller, Drew Young leadership, storytelling, vulnerability, empathy, resilience, mentorship, personal growth, business success, innovation, trust building, company culture, gratitude, overcoming challenges, positive impact, parenting, personal development, inspirational stories, perseverance, community building, kindness
Bobby Herrera: The Gift of Struggle
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring leadership journey of Bobby Herrera, co-founder and CEO of Populus Group, who has transformed his life's challenges into invaluable lessons. Bobby shares how his experiences, including his transformative 'bus story,' have shaped his leadership approach. He emphasizes the power of vulnerability, radical transparency, and empathy in leadership. Bobby also discusses the importance of storytelling in building trust and community within his organization. Join us as we explore Bobby's book 'The Gift of Struggle' and the stories that have not only defined his leadership but also offer actionable insights for any leader looking to grow. Special shout-outs to Gray Miller, Scott Miller, and Drew Young for their roles in connecting the host and Bobby.
00:00 Introduction to Leadership Challenges
01:27 Guest Introduction: Bobby Herrera
02:59 The Bus Story: A Lesson in Kindness
06:02 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
14:49 The Bracero Story: A Father's Legacy
26:29 The Importance of Keeping Your Word
27:41 A Hero's Lesson in Integrity
29:04 The Importance of Trust Signals
29:41 Taking Action on Feedback
32:03 The Power of Application
33:31 Mentorship and Humility
35:48 Transformative Leadership
39:53 Parenting and Leadership Lessons
45:56 Encouraging Innovation and Deviance
54:28 Final Reflections and Farewell
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Bobby Herrera, The Gift of Struggle, Aidan McCullen, Scott Miller, Drew Young leadership, storytelling, vulnerability, empathy, resilience, mentorship, personal growth, business success, innovation, trust building, company culture, gratitude, overcoming challenges, positive impact, parenting, personal development, inspirational stories, perseverance, community building, kindness
Strategic Diversity in Corporate Innovation with Richard Robertson | The Corporate Explorer Series In this episode of The Corporate Explorer, host Aiden is joined by Richard Robertson, co-author of The Corporate Explorer Field Book, to discuss the critical concept of strategic diversity in building high-performing teams within corporate environments. Robertson delves into the various phases of strategic innovation and growth, from ideation to maturation and transformation. He emphasizes the importance of blending formal and informal processes to harness innovation and highlights how different skill sets and mindsets are needed at various stages of corporate development. The episode also features insights on managing complexity and human behavior, optimizing team performance, and the application of the AEM Cube tool. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode provides valuable strategies for ensuring sustainable innovation and maximizing team potential. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:40 Understanding Corporate Explorers 01:44 The Importance of Strategic Diversity 01:52 Guest Introduction: Richard Robertson 03:48 Strategic Diversity in Teams 08:08 The S Curve and Team Dynamics 16:01 Exploring the AEM Cube 20:42 Conclusion and Contact Information Find Richard: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. The Reinvention Summit Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions:
The Last Episode with Peter Compo: Engaging in Emergent Strategy In this final episode, the host reflects on an engaging series with Peter Compo, author of 'The Emergent Approach to Strategy.' Peter answers a viewer question about strategic leadership and emergent strategy, emphasizing the importance of internalizing the strategy design and involving everyone in the process. They discuss managing strategies through turbulence, the significance of scenarios in strategy planning, and ensuring robust execution despite challenges. Finally, the episode explores identifying bottlenecks in organizations and the intricacies of systemic issues. This episode is a must-watch for business strategists and leaders looking to deepen their understanding of emergent thinking and effective execution. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 Viewer Questions and Strategic Leadership 01:38 Engaging Teams in Emergent Strategy 05:04 Consultant Work and Strategy Design 07:01 Execution and Crisis Management 16:19 Scenario Planning and Strategy Alternatives 36:05 Understanding Bottlenecks in Frameworks 36:45 Designing Strategy: A Puzzle Approach 39:03 The Role of Bottlenecks in Strategy 40:57 Techniques for Identifying Bottlenecks 44:17 Addressing People and Emotional Bottlenecks 46:08 Case Study: Courier Incorporated 50:41 Real-World Application: The Reinvention Summit 58:20 Systemically Broken Organizations 01:02:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. The Reinvention Summit Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Peter Compo, emergent strategy, Aidan McCullen, leadership, strategic leadership, business strategy, crisis management, execution, organizational change, scenario planning, strategy alternatives, bottlenecks, innovation, systemic issues, strategic consulting, management theory, goal setting, thought leadership, executive decision-making, strategy frameworks
In this episode, we delve into the emergent approach to strategy with Peter Compo, discussing how truth and perception impact strategy, the importance of flexibility in decision-making, and the necessity of internalizing models and frameworks. We explore the role of consensus, the SAM (Strategy Alternative Matrix), and the balance between creativity and structured strategy. Peter also emphasizes the need for gradual and thoughtful change in organizations, comparing it to the natural bend of a river and the disciplined approach in sports. The conversation underscores the value of slow, deliberate work in achieving sustainable innovation and effective change management. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:24 The Nature of Truth and Strategy 04:15 Mindfulness and Decision Making 06:32 Lego and Strategy: A Creative Analogy 10:21 Adaptive Strategy and Innovation 19:31 The Strategy Alternative Matrix (SAM) 27:36 The Role of AI in Strategy Development 36:40 The Pain of Real Change 55:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 38:14 Next Episode Preview Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: strategy podcast, Strategy Alternative Matrix (SAM), strategy, innovation, emergent approach, Peter Compo, Aidan McCullen, leadership, change management, creativity, mindfulness, decision making, AI in strategy, teamwork, lego analogy, business models, fitness criteria, adaptability, music composition strategy, Michael Raynor, Michael Beer
In this episode of 'The Emergent Approach to Strategy,' guest Peter Compo joins to discuss the complexities of executing strategy effectively, focusing on Chapter 9 from his book. Compo addresses common misconceptions about execution and its distinction from strategy, emphasizing the importance of adherence to strategy frameworks. He explores real-world examples from businesses and sports, highlighting how excellent execution requires discipline and adaptability in dynamic situations. The conversation also delves into the integration of innovation within disciplined execution, using analogies from music and sports to illustrate key points. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:37 Understanding Execution in Strategy 02:55 The Misconceptions of Execution 06:23 Execution vs. Strategy: A Deeper Dive 08:57 Execution in Practice: Sports and Music Analogies 11:57 Challenges and Realities of Execution 20:52 Execution in Business and Innovation 23:26 Demming’s Red Bead Experiment and Its Lessons 39:15 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Link to Frank Barrett’s episode “Yes to the Mess” part 1 and 2: strategy, innovation, execution, Peter Compo, Aidan McCullen, emergent approach, business strategy, military strategy, sports strategy, discipline, improvisation, music, jazz, leadership, organizational behavior, cognitive capacity, change management, tactical planning, operational excellence, resilience
Understanding the Five Disqualifiers of Strategy with Peter Compo Welcome back to another episode featuring Peter Compo, the renowned author of 'The Emergent Approach to Strategy.' In today's discussion, Peter delves deep into the 'Five Disqualifiers of Strategy,' offering insights into common pitfalls in strategic design. The episode is packed with practical examples and explanations of why traditional strategy tests often fall short. Peter illustrates the importance of real-time guidance, unified decisions, and free choices in strategic frameworks. Learn about five critical tests to evaluate your strategy: 'Is the opposite absurd?', 'Does it have numbers?', 'Does it exclude anything?', 'Does it duplicate the higher-level organization?', and 'Is it a list?'. This episode is essential for anyone involved in business strategy, innovation, and better thinking. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:01 The Importance of Strategy Testing 01:40 Traditional vs. Modern Strategy Tests 02:17 Introduction to the Five Disqualifiers 05:24 Detailed Explanation of the Five Disqualifiers 06:33 Practical Examples and Applications 08:37 Common Pitfalls in Strategy 18:55 The Role of Clear Language in Strategy 21:43 Summary and Conclusion 38:14 Next Episode Preview Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: strategy, disqualifiers, Peter Compo, Aidan McCullen, emergent approach, strategy design, business strategy, adaptive tools, Michael Porter, McKinsey, corporate strategy, innovation, Henry Ford, Warren Buffett, R&D, market dynamics, organizational strategy, DVD business, Netflix, Adobe
In this episode, Peter Compo delves into the emergent approach to strategy and discusses the limitations of traditional frameworks using aspirations, plans, and metrics alone. He further discusses the concept of 'killer problems' in innovation and emphasises the importance of a central rule that provides real-time guidance, unifies decisions, and allows for free choice. Complex examples from business and military strategy illustrate how granularization and over-specification can lead to failure, whereas centralized, low-level constraints help create coherence and foster creativity. Peter also explores nested systems and the necessity of having individual strategies for different segments within an organization. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:25 Limitations of Aspirations, Plans, and Metrics 01:12 The Killer Problems of Change and Innovation 03:04 Framework Components and Their Shortcomings 05:25 The Power of Central Rules 06:45 Challenges in Digital Transformation 10:27 Local vs Global Strategy 13:54 Granularization Problem in Strategy 18:31 The Fallacy of Shrinking Time 22:38 The Hidden Blockers of Transformation 26:11 Introduction to Chapter Five: How Strategy Functions 30:20 Granularization and Cascading Problems 31:13 Identifying and Overcoming Bottlenecks 33:29 Elon Musk's Engineering Approach 35:40 The Importance of Low-Level Rules 41:21 Strategy and Tactics in Warfare 48:46 Nested Systems and Organizational Strategy 54:58 The Role of Leadership in Strategy Implementation 56:23 Conclusion and Further Resources Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Peter Compo, strategy, emergent approach, aspirations, plans, metrics, innovation, complex adaptive systems, real time guidance, central rule, rule adherence, deviations from diagnosis, decision making, organizational change, digital transformation, investment in new products, granularization, cascading goals, bottleneck constraints, nested systems, military tactics
Solving Innovation's Killer Problems with Peter Compo: The Emergent Approach to Strategy Part 3 In this episode of 'The Innovation Show,' we continue our exploration of the emergent approach to strategy with expert Peter Compo. Delving into the critical challenges of change and innovation, the discussion centers on how high-level aspirations are influenced by disciplined actions at low levels. Peter outlines 'killer problems' in innovation such as the volume of choices, time delays between actions and outcomes, and external influences. Through the use of influence diagrams and practical examples, such as running a successful bike shop, Peter demonstrates how organizations can navigate these problems. The episode also touches on strategies to provide real-time guidance, unify efforts, and ensure actions align with overarching goals, highlighting the importance of integrating these strategies in multifaceted organizations. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:39 Understanding High-Level Aspirations 02:37 The Killer Problems of Innovation 04:05 Influence Diagrams and Strategy Frameworks 05:58 Real-World Examples and Practical Applications 07:44 Exploring the Influence Diagram 13:07 The Four Killer Problems 28:15 Solutions to the Killer Problems 41:36 Conclusion and Further Resources Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Peter Compo, Aidan McCullen, emergent approach, strategy, innovation, adaptation, killer problems, change, influence diagram, bike shop example, creativity, discipline, coherence, real-time guidance, free choice, unification, leadership, strategic frameworks, decision-making, business strategies
Solving Innovation's Killer Problems with Peter Compo: The Emergent Approach to Strategy Part 3
In this episode of 'The Innovation Show,' we continue our exploration of the emergent approach to strategy with expert Peter Compo. Delving into the critical challenges of change and innovation, the discussion centers on how high-level aspirations are influenced by disciplined actions at low levels. Peter outlines 'killer problems' in innovation such as the volume of choices, time delays between actions and outcomes, and external influences. Through the use of influence diagrams and practical examples, such as running a successful bike shop, Peter demonstrates how organizations can navigate these problems. The episode also touches on strategies to provide real-time guidance, unify efforts, and ensure actions align with overarching goals, highlighting the importance of integrating these strategies in multifaceted organizations.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
00:39 Understanding High-Level Aspirations
02:37 The Killer Problems of Innovation
04:05 Influence Diagrams and Strategy Frameworks
05:58 Real-World Examples and Practical Applications
07:44 Exploring the Influence Diagram
13:07 The Four Killer Problems
28:15 Solutions to the Killer Problems
41:36 Conclusion and Further Resources
Link to Peter’s website: https://emergentapproach.com
Link to Peter’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsn2zbnx8dwvHJrisdkAtg
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The Emergent Approach to Strategy: Adaptation, Innovation, and Historical Insights In this episode, the focus is on Peter Compo's discussion of 'The Emergent Approach to Strategy,' specifically its application to adaptation and emergence in strategy development. The conversation explores the parallel between biological evolution and human innovation, highlighting the importance of adaptive systems in creativity and strategy. Historical examples, such as the early automotive industry led by Henry Ford and modern electric cars pioneered by Elon Musk, are used to illustrate how low-level disciplines and rules can lead to high-level strategic outcomes and industry transformations. The episode delves into the principles of complex adaptive systems, emphasizing the balance between discipline and free-thinking, and how effective strategies emerge from rigorous local actions. Peter Compo also addresses the concept of levels within organizations, stressing the significance of being attuned to low-level operations to drive innovation while avoiding becoming prisoners of past successes. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:08 The Concept of Adaptation and Emergence 03:43 Historical Examples of Adaptive Systems 07:13 Ford's Strategy and Its Evolution 10:39 The Theory of Levels in Creativity and Innovation 18:54 Connecting Levels to Strategy 27:41 Ants and Social Insects: A Case Study 31:48 Intel's Transition to CPUs 35:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Scale with Geoffrey West Part 1 of 3: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC. Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: Peter Compo, Aidan McCullen, emergent strategy, Peter Compo, adaptive systems, innovation, complex adaptive systems, business strategy, evolutionary mechanisms, creativity, Henry Ford, Tesla, Elon Musk, execution, Intel CPUs, corporate discipline, low level rules, high level outcomes, market forces, leadership insights
The Emergent Approach to Strategy with Peter Compo: A Deep Dive into Adaptive Systems In this episode, we welcome Peter Compo, author of 'The Emergent Approach to Strategy,' to discuss the chronic failures in strategic planning and how his new book aims to redefine strategy through the lens of complex adaptive systems. Peter explains the importance of moving away from traditional planning methods and embracing an agile, emergent approach that focuses on adaptability and real-time guidance. Drawing from 25 years of experience in corporate America, including his tenure at DuPont, Peter provides practical insights into how organizations can raise their probability of success by understanding and addressing the real bottlenecks to achieving aspirations. We explore key concepts from his book, such as the triad of aspirations, bottlenecks, and strategy, and the role of rules and constraints in fostering innovation. With a mix of theory and practical application, this episode is a must-listen for corporate leaders, business strategists, and anyone interested in innovation and strategic planning. 00:00 Introduction to Strategy Failures 01:32 Guest Introduction: Peter Compo 02:06 Elevator Pitch: New Theory of Strategy 07:29 The Role of Discipline in Innovation 07:47 Music and Corporate Strategy 12:46 Challenges in Strategy Execution 14:00 The Misunderstanding of Strategy 17:43 Planning Under Uncertainty 21:30 The Importance of Adaptive Strategy 35:57 Emergent Strategy and Mintzberg's Teachings 36:44 Deliberate vs. Emergent Strategy 37:55 Understanding Strategic Constraints 39:24 Exploring Different Strategic Approaches 41:33 Overview of Strategy Concepts 43:12 Defining Strategy Across Fields 47:18 The Role of Rules in Strategy 52:22 The Triad of Aspiration, Bottleneck, Strategy 01:02:45 Consulting and Real-World Applications 01:07:22 Conclusion and Resources Link to Frank Barrett’s episode “Yes to the Mess” part 1 and 2: Link to Peter’s website: Link to Peter’s Music: Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC: Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions: strategy, innovation, complex adaptive systems, Peter Compo, Aidan McCullen, DuPont, emergent approach, strategy definition, corporate strategy, business strategy, adaptive systems, strategy framework, Roger Martin, Michael Porter, Mintzberg, Charlie Parker, jazz improvisation, creativity in strategy, bottleneck, aspirations, goals, execution, discipline in strategy, innovation challenges, long-term planning, organizational change, innovation process, strategic planning, decision making, business leadership, corporate America
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating BANI framework with its creator, Jamais Cascio. BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) offers a new lens to understand modern disruptions, evolving from the older VUCA model. Jamais Cascio shares insights from his extensive background in futures and foresight work, including his tenure at the Institute for the Future. We explore the shortcomings of VUCA in today's world, the essence of BANI, and strategies to build resilience, empathy, improvisation, and inclusivity to navigate the complexities of the upcoming decades. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in innovation, business strategy, and better thinking to cope with an uncertain future. 00:00 Introduction to VUCA and BANI 01:18 Meet Jamais Cascio: Creator of the BANI Framework 04:52 Exploring VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity 11:48 The Rise of BANI: Brittleness, Anxiety, Nonlinearity, Incomprehensibility 24:26 Positive BANI: Resilience, Empathy, Improvisation, Inclusiveness 30:34 Conclusion and Future Directions Find Jamais here and BANI here:
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating BANI framework with its creator, Jamais Cascio. BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) offers a new lens to understand modern disruptions, evolving from the older VUCA model. Jamais Cascio shares insights from his extensive background in futures and foresight work, including his tenure at the Institute for the Future. We explore the shortcomings of VUCA in today's world, the essence of BANI, and strategies to build resilience, empathy, improvisation, and inclusivity to navigate the complexities of the upcoming decades. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in innovation, business strategy, and better thinking to cope with an uncertain future.
00:00 Introduction to VUCA and BANI
01:18 Meet Jamais Cascio: Creator of the BANI Framework
04:52 Exploring VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity
11:48 The Rise of BANI: Brittleness, Anxiety, Nonlinearity, Incomprehensibility
24:26 Positive BANI: Resilience, Empathy, Improvisation, Inclusiveness
30:34 Conclusion and Future Directions
Find Jamais here and BANI here:
https://medium.com/@cascio
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive deep into managing innovation within large corporations with Erich Kruschitz, CEO of Mavie Next. Erich shares detailed insights from his journey transforming UNIQA’s exploratory unit into a successful growth engine. We explore the challenges of building and managing a team for innovation, the importance of clearly defined goals and organisational support, and the nuances of handling acquisitions and integrating diverse company cultures. Key topics include the concept of ambidexterity, the characteristics necessary for a corporate explorer, and the importance of rituals in celebrating and learning from failures. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for anyone involved in corporate strategy and innovation. 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Exploration 00:34 Sponsor Acknowledgment: Wazoku 01:12 Guest Introduction: Erich Kruschitz 01:58 Erich's Journey and Background 02:28 Building a Team for Exploration 04:22 UNIQA's Strategic Shift to Healthcare 11:08 Defining the Purpose and Scope 19:00 Challenges in Team Building 30:32 Acquisitions and Their Impact 37:51 Celebrating Failures and Learning 41:34 Conclusion and Contact Information Find Erich here: Erich Kruschitz, Aidan McCullen, UNIQA, Mavie Next, SanusX, Wazoku, Corporate Explorer, innovation, ambidexterity, healthcare, insurance, leadership, startups, entrepreneurs, asset management, risk management, finance, telemedicine, employee health, elderly care
William 'Bill' Damon - Crafting Purpose and Resilience In this episode, we dive deep with William 'Bill' Damon, America's leading expert on adolescence and author of 'The Path to Purpose'. Bill discusses techniques for instilling purpose and fulfilment in today's youth. We explore his extensive research, including collaborative studies with Howard Gardner and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on ethical and successful work. Bill reveals how his focus on purpose spans across various fields, such as family life, education, and business, highlighting the importance of personal responsibility in different contexts. He also shares his personal journey, reflecting on his relationship with his father and how it has influenced his life's purpose. This episode is packed with insights for parents, mentors, educators, and anyone interested in understanding and cultivating purpose in life and work. 00:00 Introduction to William Damon and His Work 01:18 The Concept of Purpose in Professional Life 04:32 Exploring Purpose in Everyday Life 07:42 Purpose in Family Businesses 13:00 Personal Journey: Discovering My Father's Legacy 21:27 The Importance of Purpose and Overcoming Challenges 27:09 Evolution of Thoughts on Child Development 35:20 Exploring the Concept of Purpose 36:21 The Role of Sports in Developing Purpose 37:30 Purpose Beyond Sports: Education and Life Lessons 40:33 The Power of Purpose in Everyday Jobs 47:35 Finding Purpose in Various Life Domains 53:04 Categories of Purposeful Individuals 57:12 Challenges and Missteps in Finding Purpose 01:05:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Path to Purpose, William Damon, Aidan McCullen, adolescence, sense of purpose, family businesses, youth fulfilment, moral development, greater expectations, good work, purpose in life, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Howard Gardner, The Path to Purpose, A Round of Golf With My Father, Good Work, The Moral Child, Greater Expectations, The Purpose Driven Life, adolescent psychology, life review process, resilience, family enterprises, purpose and commitment, civic purpose, purposeful living
Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark - Leading Through: The New Paradigm of Leadership: Soul, Heart, and Mind In this episode, we delve into a profound moment of opportunity in human history, examining how organisations can harness leadership to help people and communities thrive. The discussion centres on the new book, 'Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership,' authored by Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark. The Clarks share their experiences from diverse fields to propose a shift from the outdated power-over paradigm to a more human-centric, flexible, and adaptive way of leading. Topics covered include the challenges and potential of the new paradigm, real-life examples from the authors' professional journeys, and the enduring need for empathetic leadership even in the face of daunting organisational inertia. 00:00 Introduction to a New Leadership Paradigm 00:54 Meet the Authors: Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark 02:12 Erin's Journey: From Accidental Consultant to Leadership Expert 04:52 John's Insights: Organisational Performance and Leadership 08:01 Kim's Experience: The Power Over Paradigm in Action 15:23 The Pathway Program: Transforming Higher Education 18:34 John's Challenge: Changing Department Dynamics 22:55 The Power Over Paradigm: Real-World Examples 29:32 Erin's Client Experience: Unity and Freedom in Leadership 32:09 The Power of Collaboration and Humanity 33:43 Breaking Free from Organisational Dynamics 35:06 The Courage to Embrace a New Paradigm 38:16 Generative AI and the Value of Humanity 46:21 The Amazon Case Study: A Cautionary Tale 50:31 Modularity: Balancing Freedom and Unity 56:14 Empathetic Leadership and Difficult Decisions 01:01:22 The Vision of Leading Through 01:03:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Book Website and how to get a preview: Book links: Find Aidan here for Keynotes, Event MC and Custom L&D Programmes. Leadership, Organizational Transformation, Kim Clark, Jonathan Clark, Erin Clark, Leading Through, Power Over Paradigm, Business Strategy, New Paradigm, Employee Empowerment, Workplace Culture, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Innovation, Bureaucracy, Harvard Business School, Modularity, Employee Engagement, Human Potential, Professional Development
Kim, Erin and Jonathan Clark - Leading Through: The New Paradigm of Leadership: Soul, Heart, and Mind
In this episode, we delve into a profound moment of opportunity in human history, examining how organisations can harness leadership to help people and communities thrive. The discussion centres on the new book, 'Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership,' authored by Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark. The Clarks share their experiences from diverse fields to propose a shift from the outdated power-over paradigm to a more human-centric, flexible, and adaptive way of leading. Topics covered include the challenges and potential of the new paradigm, real-life examples from the authors' professional journeys, and the enduring need for empathetic leadership even in the face of daunting organisational inertia.
00:00 Introduction to a New Leadership Paradigm
00:54 Meet the Authors: Kim, Jonathan, and Erin Clark
02:12 Erin's Journey: From Accidental Consultant to Leadership Expert
04:52 John's Insights: Organisational Performance and Leadership
08:01 Kim's Experience: The Power Over Paradigm in Action
15:23 The Pathway Program: Transforming Higher Education
18:34 John's Challenge: Changing Department Dynamics
22:55 The Power Over Paradigm: Real-World Examples
29:32 Erin's Client Experience: Unity and Freedom in Leadership
32:09 The Power of Collaboration and Humanity
33:43 Breaking Free from Organisational Dynamics
35:06 The Courage to Embrace a New Paradigm
38:16 Generative AI and the Value of Humanity
46:21 The Amazon Case Study: A Cautionary Tale
50:31 Modularity: Balancing Freedom and Unity
56:14 Empathetic Leadership and Difficult Decisions
01:01:22 The Vision of Leading Through
01:03:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Book Website and how to get a preview:
https://www.leadingthrough.co
Book links:
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Leadership, Organizational Transformation, Kim Clark, Jonathan Clark, Erin Clark, Leading Through, Power Over Paradigm, Business Strategy, New Paradigm, Employee Empowerment, Workplace Culture, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Innovation, Bureaucracy, Harvard Business School, Modularity, Employee Engagement, Human Potential, Professional Development
Ellie Charles Mann Hummel Innovating Corporate KPIs - Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant Driving Progress with Mann+Hummel's Hunter Strategy In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series, we dive into innovative business practices with Mann+Hummel's CTO/CDO Charles Vaillant and Digital Ventures Manager Ellie Amirnasr. The guests discuss the pitfalls of applying traditional KPIs too early in new business ventures and advocate for non-financial progress metrics. They introduce the 'Hunter Strategy' for pursuing business validation and scaling within exploration-type projects. The conversation covers how to manage resource allocation efficiently, the evolution of their innovation framework, and essential advice for corporate explorers. This episode is sponsored by Wazoku, a leader in creating sustainable innovation ecosystems. 00:00 Introduction to Business Innovation 01:10 Sponsor Acknowledgment 01:49 Meet the Guests: Ellie Amirnasr and Charles Vaillant 02:54 Understanding Mann and Hummel 04:56 Challenges with Traditional Metrics 10:54 Hunter Strategy Explained 17:21 Implementing Effective Metrics 23:59 Resource Allocation in R&D 30:18 Advice for Corporate Explorers 34:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Business Innovation, KPIs, Venture Management, Non-Financial KPIs, Innovation Ecosystems, Corporate Exploration, Growth Validation, Hunter Strategy, Mann and Hummel, Wazoku, Aidan McCullen, Ellie Amirnasr, Charles Vaillaint, Corporate R&D, Digital Ventures, Strategic Metrics, Innovative Processes, Resource Allocation, R&D Investments, Corporate Transformation Find Charles: Find Ellie: Find Aidan:
Carol Tavris - Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me The Psychology of Self-Justification with Carol Tavris In this episode, Aidan McCullen interviews Carol Tavris, co-author of 'Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me),' to explore the intricacies of cognitive dissonance, self-justification, and memory. They investigate why humans find it difficult to admit mistakes, even in the presence of irrefutable evidence. Through numerous case studies and real-world examples, they discuss the implications of these psychological mechanisms in areas as varied as personal life, law enforcement, and political decision-making. The conversation tackles how these insights can apply to everyone from parents and judges to business leaders and law enforcement, emphasizing the significance of humility, critical thinking, and the human tendency to rewrite personal histories to fit current beliefs. 00:00 Introduction to Self-Justification 01:14 Welcoming the Author: Carol Tavris 02:17 The Premise of the Book 03:06 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance 08:44 Memory and Self-Justification 14:43 Confabulations and False Memories 23:02 The Pyramid of Choice 32:42 Law Enforcement and Wrongful Convictions 37:58 The Importance of Correcting Interrogation Methods 38:33 The Impact of Miscarriages of Justice 38:55 Examples of Recognizing Mistakes 39:52 The 1980s and 90s Hysteria Over Child Abuse 40:21 The McMartin Daycare Scandal 41:06 Flawed Child Interrogation Techniques 42:58 A Case of Misunderstanding: Daddy's Pee Pee 44:53 The Emotional Toll of False Convictions 47:39 The Pyramid of Entrapment and Justification 48:48 The Influence of Bias in Decision Making 50:32 The Role of Pharmaceutical Companies in Medicine 52:06 Moral Choices and Life Decisions 54:55 Understanding and Living with Cognitive Dissonance 01:03:17 The Power of Admitting Mistakes 01:06:58 The Allure of Victim Narratives 01:08:40 Alien Abductions and Hypnagogic States 01:14:17 The Importance of Understanding Human Frailties Find Carol here: That Sarah Silverman interview: Carol’s books: psychology, cognitive dissonance, self-justification, memory, mistakes, humility, ethics, law enforcement, interrogation, wrongful convictions, trauma, alien abductions, confirmation bias, leadership, decision making, self-concept, Carol Tavris (author), Aidan McCullen (host), Elliot Aronson (co-author), Leon Festinger (researcher on cognitive dissonance), James Thurber (author of The Wonderful O), Richard Feynman (scientist and quote source), Mary Carr (memoirist), Joseph Allen (wrongfully convicted), Ronald Reagan (Bitburg cemetery incident), Shimon Peres (comment on Reagan's mistake), Sarah Silverman (Louis C.K. controversy), Louis C.K. (comedian involved in controversy), Jeffrey Cohen (research on political bias), Lee Ross (naive realism), John Mack (psychiatrist on alien abductions), Susan Clancy (researcher on alien abductions), Rich McNally (memory scientist), Antonin Scalia (Supreme Court Justice), Clarence Thomas (Supreme Court Justice), Auburn Blooming (oncologist and co-author)
David Rogers - The Digital Transformation Roadmap Part 2 Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from David Rogers In this engaging episode, Aidan sits down with David Rogers, the author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap'. They delve into the significant challenges and strategies for digital transformation within organisations. Key topics include overcoming psychological and organisational debt, technical capabilities required for transformation, the importance of suitable technology, retaining key talent, and evolving organisational culture. David also shares insights on governance and iterative funding, emphasising the need for smart shutdowns and resource allocation. The episode is packed with practical examples, including successful digital transformations at Walmart and Netflix. David's profound experience and practical tools make this essential listening for business leaders and innovators. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:13 Understanding Organisational and Technical Debt 02:18 The Importance of Tech Capabilities 03:29 Talent and Culture in Digital Transformation 05:19 Governance in Digital Transformation 08:27 The Role of Teams and Boards 20:00 Smart Shutdowns and Innovation Governance 26:07 The Corporate Innovation Stack 29:34 The Broken Model of Innovation 30:02 Governance Model for Innovation 30:42 Path Three Innovations: Challenges and Management 32:15 Innovation Structures and Strategies 34:12 Skipping Vision and Priorities 35:07 Walmart's Strategic Innovation in Online Grocery 41:24 Four Stages of Validation 49:21 Case Studies: Netflix and Diapers.com 54:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find David here: Find Aidan McCullen for Keynotes and Corporate Workshops here: David Rogers, Aidan McCullen, Digital Transformation, Innovation Governance, Iterative Funding, Corporate Innovation, Organizational Change, Innovation Strategy, Technical Debt, Psychological Debt, Innovation Boards, Startup Culture, Agile Methodology, Product Validation, Strategic Priorities, Business Validation, Smart Shutdowns, Innovation Stack, Customer Validation, Executive Insights
Unlocking Successful Digital Transformation: Insights from David L. Rogers In this episode, David L. Rogers, author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap' and 'The Digital Transformation Playbook,' joins Aidan to discuss the critical steps and challenges businesses face in their journey towards digital transformation. Rogers emphasises the importance of transforming not just products and business models but the organisation itself. He outlines five major barriers to success: vision, priorities, experimentation, governance, and capabilities. Through insightful case studies such as the New York Times and CNN+, Rogers illustrates the pitfalls and successful strategies for driving meaningful innovation. Additionally, he highlights the need for iterative funding and continuous adaptation in the face of uncertainty. This episode is packed with practical advice and lessons drawn from two decades of research and real-world examples, aimed at helping leaders navigate and thrive in the digital age. 00:00 Introduction to Digital Transformation 00:57 Meet the Author: David L. Rogers 01:47 The Evolution of Digital Transformation 02:36 Challenges and Misconceptions 07:48 Defining Digital Transformation 09:56 Barriers to Success 22:26 Case Study: The New York Times 31:33 Setting Realistic Expectations for Change 32:21 Defining a Clear Vision for Change 34:03 Empathy and Resistance to Change 34:53 Challenges of Corporate Innovation 36:15 Addressing Uncertainty in Innovation 39:27 Paths to Innovation and Growth 41:41 Case Study: The Failure of CNN Plus 49:55 Iterative Funding and the Facebook Example 54:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find David here: Substack: Website: The Missing Link Between Strategy and Innovation article David mentioned: The episode we mentioned with Steve Blank: The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company Aidan McCullen, David Rogers, digital transformation roadmap, digital transformation playbook, corporate governance, iterative experimentation, Facebook, CNN Plus, startup funding, media industry, New York Times, Steve Blank, Bob Dorf, Rita McGrath, Stefan Tompkin, Peter Thiel, Jason Keillar, Jeff Zucker
In the latest episode of the Corporate Explorer series, brought to you by Wazoku, we discuss the importance of balancing personal instincts with data and evidence in business decisions. Guests, Product Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles & Customer Experience with Cadillac, Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret from ChangeLogic share their experiences of implementing experimental frameworks in China for General Motors. They emphasize the critical steps of assumption analysis, prioritizing hypotheses, and iterative experimentation, while also addressing challenges in corporate environments, such as maintaining cultural buy-in and celebrating failures as learning opportunities. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode offers deep dives into innovation management, strategic risk-taking, and the use of connected collective intelligence to drive business success. 00:00 Introduction: The Pitfalls of Instinct-Driven Decisions 00:40 The Role of Data in Corporate Exploration 01:07 Sponsor Message: Wazoku's Innovation Ecosystem 01:56 Incubation and De-risking New Business Ideas 02:19 Meet the Corporate Explorers: Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducraix 02:50 Sarah Spoto's Journey in Corporate Innovation 04:40 Vincent Ducraix's Background and Experience 06:55 The Business Learning Life Cycle Framework 08:10 The Importance of De-risking in Corporate Ventures 13:04 Challenges and Strategies in Corporate Experimentation 14:33 The Role of Leadership and Team Buy-in 21:08 Case Study: Experimentation in China 30:28 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Find Sarah here: Find Vincent here: Key Takeaways This conversation explores business experimentation using a framework outlined in the Corporate Explorer book. Here are the key takeaways: Challenges of Corporate Innovation: Reliance on past experience can lead to failure in new ventures due to high uncertainties. Traditional methods like surveys might not capture the right data for untested ideas. The Business Experiments Framework: Identify Key Assumptions: List all critical assumptions about your new venture (customer value proposition,problem addressed, etc.). Prioritize Assumptions: Focus on the riskiest assumptions that could derail the project. Design Experiments: Create creative experiments to test these assumptions with real customer data (not just surveys). Collect Learnings: Analyze experiment results to validate or disprove assumptions. Iterate: Use learnings to refine your approach and potentially conduct new experiments on remaining assumptions. Benefits of Business Experiments: Reduces risk by validating assumptions before significant resource investment. Provides data-driven decision making for building the right product for the right customer. Challenges of Implementing Business Experiments: Balancing Speed and De-risking: There's a tension between demonstrating progress and taking the time to properly de-risk the project. Cultural Shift: Organizations need to embrace experimentation and see failures as learning opportunities. Team Buy-in: Both leadership and working-level teams need to understand the value of experimentation. Success Factors: Strong Leadership Support: Having advocates who understand and champion the approach is crucial. Cultural Investment: Educate teams on the process and celebrate failures as learning opportunities. Focus on Learning: Value the insights gained from experiments, even if they disprove assumptions. Example Implementation: Sarah Spoto's experience in China highlights the importance of setting the right incentives and building a cross-functional team for experimentation. Assumptions analysis is a valuable starting point, even if full experimentation isn't implemented. Overall, business experimentation offers a structured approach for de-risking new ventures and making data-driven decisions in the face of uncertainty.
In the latest episode of the Corporate Explorer series, brought to you by Wazoku, we discuss the importance of balancing personal instincts with data and evidence in business decisions. Guests, Product Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles & Customer Experience with Cadillac, Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducret from ChangeLogic share their experiences of implementing experimental frameworks in China for General Motors. They emphasize the critical steps of assumption analysis, prioritizing hypotheses, and iterative experimentation, while also addressing challenges in corporate environments, such as maintaining cultural buy-in and celebrating failures as learning opportunities. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode offers deep dives into innovation management, strategic risk-taking, and the use of connected collective intelligence to drive business success.
00:00 Introduction: The Pitfalls of Instinct-Driven Decisions
00:40 The Role of Data in Corporate Exploration
01:07 Sponsor Message: Wazoku's Innovation Ecosystem
01:56 Incubation and De-risking New Business Ideas
02:19 Meet the Corporate Explorers: Sarah Spoto and Vincent Ducraix
02:50 Sarah Spoto's Journey in Corporate Innovation
04:40 Vincent Ducraix's Background and Experience
06:55 The Business Learning Life Cycle Framework
08:10 The Importance of De-risking in Corporate Ventures
13:04 Challenges and Strategies in Corporate Experimentation
14:33 The Role of Leadership and Team Buy-in
21:08 Case Study: Experimentation in China
30:28 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Find Sarah here: https://sarahspoto.com
Find Vincent here: https://changelogic.com/team/vincent-ducret/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vducret/
Key Takeaways
This conversation explores business experimentation using a framework outlined in the Corporate Explorer book. Here are the key takeaways:
Challenges of Corporate Innovation:
- Reliance on past experience can lead to failure in new ventures due to high uncertainties.
- Traditional methods like surveys might not capture the right data for untested ideas.
The Business Experiments Framework:
- Identify Key Assumptions: List all critical assumptions about your new venture (customer value proposition,problem addressed, etc.).
- Prioritize Assumptions: Focus on the riskiest assumptions that could derail the project.
- Design Experiments: Create creative experiments to test these assumptions with real customer data (not just surveys).
- Collect Learnings: Analyze experiment results to validate or disprove assumptions.
- Iterate: Use learnings to refine your approach and potentially conduct new experiments on remaining assumptions.
Benefits of Business Experiments:
- Reduces risk by validating assumptions before significant resource investment.
- Provides data-driven decision making for building the right product for the right customer.
Challenges of Implementing Business Experiments:
- Balancing Speed and De-risking: There's a tension between demonstrating progress and taking the time to properly de-risk the project.
- Cultural Shift: Organizations need to embrace experimentation and see failures as learning opportunities.
- Team Buy-in: Both leadership and working-level teams need to understand the value of experimentation.
Success Factors:
- Strong Leadership Support: Having advocates who understand and champion the approach is crucial.
- Cultural Investment: Educate teams on the process and celebrate failures as learning opportunities.
- Focus on Learning: Value the insights gained from experiments, even if they disprove assumptions.
Example Implementation:
- Sarah Spoto's experience in China highlights the importance of setting the right incentives and building a cross-functional team for experimentation.
- Assumptions analysis is a valuable starting point, even if full experimentation isn't implemented.
Overall, business experimentation offers a structured approach for de-risking new ventures and making data-driven decisions in the face of uncertainty.
The Power of Communication: Insights from Sally Susman, Author of 'Breaking Through' In this episode, Aiden welcomes Sally Susman, author of 'Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World' to discuss the vital role of communication in professional and personal settings. Sally shares insights from her extensive career, including her experiences working with top leaders at Pfizer, Estee Lauder, and American Express. The discussion explores the misconception of communication as a soft skill, the importance of authentic outreach, the power of gratitude, and Susman's innovative approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sally also emphasises curiosity, creativity, and intentionality as key components for effective communication. Throughout the episode, real-life anecdotes and practical advice offer listeners valuable lessons on leadership and connection. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 The Importance of Communication 03:24 Lessons from Estee Lauder 06:09 Personal Background and Family Influence 08:51 The Power of Gratitude 13:15 Perfecting Your Pitch 23:02 Humour in the Workplace 29:36 Challenges at Pfizer 32:03 Facing the Biopharma Reputation Challenge 33:37 The Pandemic's Impact and New Leadership 35:02 Albert Bourla's Bold Vision 36:30 Revolutionising Vaccine Development 37:25 The Media's Role in the Journey 38:55 Pfizer's Transformation and Recognition 40:46 Innovative Leadership and Personal Growth 49:30 Curiosity and Creativity in Action 56:47 The Power of Intentionality 58:46 Concluding Thoughts and Inspirations
The Power of Communication: Insights from Sally Susman, Author of 'Breaking Through'
In this episode, Aiden welcomes Sally Susman, author of 'Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World' to discuss the vital role of communication in professional and personal settings. Sally shares insights from her extensive career, including her experiences working with top leaders at Pfizer, Estee Lauder, and American Express. The discussion explores the misconception of communication as a soft skill, the importance of authentic outreach, the power of gratitude, and Susman's innovative approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sally also emphasises curiosity, creativity, and intentionality as key components for effective communication. Throughout the episode, real-life anecdotes and practical advice offer listeners valuable lessons on leadership and connection.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:39 The Importance of Communication
03:24 Lessons from Estee Lauder
06:09 Personal Background and Family Influence
08:51 The Power of Gratitude
13:15 Perfecting Your Pitch
23:02 Humour in the Workplace
29:36 Challenges at Pfizer
32:03 Facing the Biopharma Reputation Challenge
33:37 The Pandemic's Impact and New Leadership
35:02 Albert Bourla's Bold Vision
36:30 Revolutionising Vaccine Development
37:25 The Media's Role in the Journey
38:55 Pfizer's Transformation and Recognition
40:46 Innovative Leadership and Personal Growth
49:30 Curiosity and Creativity in Action
56:47 The Power of Intentionality
58:46 Concluding Thoughts and Inspirations
The Proximity Revolution: Transforming Industries and Daily Life In this episode, we delve into the proximity revolution with authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff. The discussion centers on how digital technologies are expediting the production and delivery of customized products, services, and experiences, vastly transforming industries from agriculture to healthcare. The concept of 'proximity' shows promise in improving sustainability, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing customer personalization through innovations like vertical farming and on-demand 3D printing. The conversation also explores the strategic implications of this shift for businesses, highlighting the importance of visionary thinking and practical applications. Tune in to discover how proximity is poised to reshape our world and what leaders can do to navigate these changes effectively. 00:00 Introduction to the Proximity Revolution 01:02 Meet the Authors: Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff 02:25 Defining Proximity: Anything, Anywhere, Anytime 03:28 Real-World Examples: Coca Cola Freestyle and Vertical Farms 06:09 Proximity in Agriculture: From Dubai to Your Dinner Table 09:52 The Role of Technology in Proximity 11:15 Proximity in Food Supply Chains: Efficiency and Sustainability 12:50 Innovative Solutions: Haier's Peking Duck Challenge 16:34 Moment of Use and Controlled Environment Agriculture 22:54 Case Study: Interstellar Lab and Growing Food on Mars 26:38 Why Proximity? The Drivers Behind the Trend 27:00 The Shift in Global Conditions and Technology 28:04 The Rise of Small Footprint Production 28:42 Digital Proximity and Generative AI 29:28 Geopolitical and Climate Drivers 30:16 The Digital Customer and Predictive Analytics 30:53 Domino's Pizza: A Case Study in Proximity 33:26 Healthcare Revolution: Medicines on Demand 34:52 On Demand Pharmaceuticals: A Game Changer 37:37 Future of Healthcare: Predictive Monitoring 42:53 Proximity Strategies for Businesses 49:01 Investing in Proximity Innovations 51:09 Conclusion and Where to Find More 52:09 Bonus Episode on Proximity in Action with Dr Ian McCabe
The Proximity Revolution: Transforming Industries and Daily Life
In this episode, we delve into the proximity revolution with authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff. The discussion centers on how digital technologies are expediting the production and delivery of customized products, services, and experiences, vastly transforming industries from agriculture to healthcare. The concept of 'proximity' shows promise in improving sustainability, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing customer personalization through innovations like vertical farming and on-demand 3D printing.
The conversation also explores the strategic implications of this shift for businesses, highlighting the importance of visionary thinking and practical applications. Tune in to discover how proximity is poised to reshape our world and what leaders can do to navigate these changes effectively.
00:00 Introduction to the Proximity Revolution
01:02 Meet the Authors: Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff
02:25 Defining Proximity: Anything, Anywhere, Anytime
03:28 Real-World Examples: Coca Cola Freestyle and Vertical Farms
06:09 Proximity in Agriculture: From Dubai to Your Dinner Table
09:52 The Role of Technology in Proximity
11:15 Proximity in Food Supply Chains: Efficiency and Sustainability
12:50 Innovative Solutions: Haier's Peking Duck Challenge
16:34 Moment of Use and Controlled Environment Agriculture
22:54 Case Study: Interstellar Lab and Growing Food on Mars
26:38 Why Proximity? The Drivers Behind the Trend
27:00 The Shift in Global Conditions and Technology
28:04 The Rise of Small Footprint Production
28:42 Digital Proximity and Generative AI
29:28 Geopolitical and Climate Drivers
30:16 The Digital Customer and Predictive Analytics
30:53 Domino's Pizza: A Case Study in Proximity
33:26 Healthcare Revolution: Medicines on Demand
34:52 On Demand Pharmaceuticals: A Game Changer
37:37 Future of Healthcare: Predictive Monitoring
42:53 Proximity Strategies for Businesses
49:01 Investing in Proximity Innovations
51:09 Conclusion and Where to Find More
52:09 Bonus Episode on Proximity in Action with Dr Ian McCabe
Understanding Emotional Dynamics for Creative Problem Solving with Wendy Smith In this episode, Aidan is joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking,' to discuss the crucial role of emotions in addressing creative tensions and solving tough problems. Wendy emphasises moving beyond cognitive approaches to engage the heart, recognising and honouring emotions as vital to navigating uncertainty and innovation. The episode dives deep into actionable tools such as pausing to reflect, broadening perspectives, and dynamically adapting to changing environments. The episode concludes with practical insights from Unilever's approach to managing tensions under Paul Polman's leadership and tips for leaders to embrace paradoxical thinking in their organisations. 00:00 Introduction to Embracing Tensions 02:07 The Importance of Emotions in Innovation 03:45 Tools for Comfort with Discomfort 06:27 The Power of Pausing and Breathing 15:08 Broadening Perspectives for Creative Solutions 18:08 Navigating Organisational Change and Conflict 19:46 The Role of Dynamism in Innovation 22:56 Case Study: Honda's Emergent Strategy 26:09 Case Study: Paul Polman and Unilever 36:59 Leadership and Paradox Management 48:17 Conclusion and Resources Find Wendy here: And Substack here: Contact Aidan McCullen for Keynote Speaking, Corporate Workshops and Education Tourism to Dublin and California: Find the Innovation Show on Substack and Website:
Understanding Emotional Dynamics for Creative Problem Solving with Wendy Smith
In this episode, Aidan is joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking,' to discuss the crucial role of emotions in addressing creative tensions and solving tough problems. Wendy emphasises moving beyond cognitive approaches to engage the heart, recognising and honouring emotions as vital to navigating uncertainty and innovation. The episode dives deep into actionable tools such as pausing to reflect, broadening perspectives, and dynamically adapting to changing environments. The episode concludes with practical insights from Unilever's approach to managing tensions under Paul Polman's leadership and tips for leaders to embrace paradoxical thinking in their organisations.
00:00 Introduction to Embracing Tensions
02:07 The Importance of Emotions in Innovation
03:45 Tools for Comfort with Discomfort
06:27 The Power of Pausing and Breathing
15:08 Broadening Perspectives for Creative Solutions
18:08 Navigating Organisational Change and Conflict
19:46 The Role of Dynamism in Innovation
22:56 Case Study: Honda's Emergent Strategy
26:09 Case Study: Paul Polman and Unilever
36:59 Leadership and Paradox Management
48:17 Conclusion and Resources
Find Wendy here:
https://bothandthinking.net
And Substack here:
https://wendyksmith.substack.com
Contact Aidan McCullen for Keynote Speaking, Corporate Workshops and Education Tourism to Dublin and California: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanmccullen/
https://aidanmccullen.com
Find the Innovation Show on Substack and Website:
https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
https://theinnovationshow.io
Developing an Ecosystem Playbook for Corporate Innovation with Best Buy Case Study In this episode, we delve into the strategies corporate explorers need to develop successful partnerships and co-innovate to deliver value propositions to their consumers. Our guest, Christine Griffin, shares a six-step process for creating an ecosystem playbook, using Best Buy's expansion into the home health market as a compelling case study. We examine how Best Buy transitioned from a retail giant to an orchestrator of home health services through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Additionally, we explore the importance of understanding value creation, identifying market breakpoints, mapping ecosystem players, and assessing financial flows. This episode also highlights the critical roles of scaling path, capabilities, capacities, and customer access in achieving business success. Special thanks to our sponsor, Wazoku, for supporting corporate innovation. 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Innovation 00:39 Sponsor Acknowledgment and Guest Introduction 01:52 Overview of Best Buy's Home Health Strategy 03:16 Best Buy's Acquisitions and Initial Footprint 03:55 Building Partnerships in the Healthcare Ecosystem 05:12 Mapping the Ecosystem and Identifying Break Points 10:04 Understanding the Players and Their Roles 12:35 Evaluating Incentives and Profit Pools 15:12 Developing a Scaling Path 18:03 The Importance of Stakeholder Involvement 19:46 Conclusion and Further Resources Corporate Explorers, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Ecosystems, Best Buy Case Study, Christine Griffin, Scaling Startups, Corporate Innovation, Business Ecosystems, Strategic Partnerships, Innovation Show, Wazoku, Sustainable Innovation, Hubert Joly, Ecosystem Playbook, Technology Adoption, Corporate Explorer Series, Corporate Strategy, Innovation Tools, Best Buy Health, Business Development, Innovation Leadership, Change Logic, Healthcare Innovation, Digital Health, Startup Scaling, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Market Strategy, Innovation Mapping, Corporate Transformation Find Christine here: Find Wazoku here:
Developing an Ecosystem Playbook for Corporate Innovation with Best Buy Case Study
In this episode, we delve into the strategies corporate explorers need to develop successful partnerships and co-innovate to deliver value propositions to their consumers. Our guest, Christine Griffin, shares a six-step process for creating an ecosystem playbook, using Best Buy's expansion into the home health market as a compelling case study. We examine how Best Buy transitioned from a retail giant to an orchestrator of home health services through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Additionally, we explore the importance of understanding value creation, identifying market breakpoints, mapping ecosystem players, and assessing financial flows. This episode also highlights the critical roles of scaling path, capabilities, capacities, and customer access in achieving business success.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Wazoku, for supporting corporate innovation.
00:00 Introduction to Corporate Innovation
00:39 Sponsor Acknowledgment and Guest Introduction
01:52 Overview of Best Buy's Home Health Strategy
03:16 Best Buy's Acquisitions and Initial Footprint
03:55 Building Partnerships in the Healthcare Ecosystem
05:12 Mapping the Ecosystem and Identifying Break Points
10:04 Understanding the Players and Their Roles
12:35 Evaluating Incentives and Profit Pools
15:12 Developing a Scaling Path
18:03 The Importance of Stakeholder Involvement
19:46 Conclusion and Further Resources
Corporate Explorers, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Ecosystems, Best Buy Case Study, Christine Griffin, Scaling Startups, Corporate Innovation, Business Ecosystems, Strategic Partnerships, Innovation Show, Wazoku, Sustainable Innovation, Hubert Joly, Ecosystem Playbook, Technology Adoption, Corporate Explorer Series, Corporate Strategy, Innovation Tools, Best Buy Health, Business Development, Innovation Leadership, Change Logic, Healthcare Innovation, Digital Health, Startup Scaling, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Market Strategy, Innovation Mapping, Corporate Transformation
Find Christine here: https://changelogic.com/team/christine-griffin/
Find Wazoku here: https://www.wazoku.com
In this episode, we are joined again by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.' Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising and navigating paradoxes. Drawing from her personal experiences and research, Wendy illustrates how both/and thinking can be applied to career decisions, organisational challenges, and broader societal issues. She discusses the limitations of either/or thinking and the harmful patterns it can create, such as intensification, overcorrection, and polarisation. Using examples from companies like Lego and Gore, Wendy shows how balancing tradition and innovation, centralisation and decentralisation, and other competing demands can lead to more sustainable success. The conversation also delves into the four types of paradoxes: learning, performing, organising, and belonging, and explores strategies to manage these tensions effectively. This episode is essential for anyone facing complex decisions in their personal or professional life. 00:00 Introduction to Both/And Thinking 00:12 Understanding Tensions and Dilemmas 03:08 Defining Paradox and Its Importance 05:23 Embracing Paradoxes in Real Life 08:00 Conditions That Highlight Paradoxes 16:51 Exploring the Four Types of Paradoxes 23:28 Navigating Organisational Paradoxes 31:23 The Paradox System Framework 36:57 Lego's Journey Through Paradox 45:40 Conclusion and Further Resources Find Wendy here: And on Substack here: Wendy Smith, Both and Thinking, Aidan McCullen, innovation, paradox, decision making, leadership, career challenges, tension management, creativity, organisational behaviour, success, problem solving, conflict resolution
In this episode, we are joined again by Wendy Smith,
co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.'
Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising and navigating paradoxes. Drawing from her personal experiences and research, Wendy illustrates how both/and thinking can be applied to career decisions, organisational challenges, and broader societal issues. She discusses the limitations of either/or thinking and the harmful patterns it can create, such as intensification, overcorrection, and polarisation.
Using examples from companies like Lego and Gore, Wendy shows how balancing tradition and innovation, centralisation and decentralisation, and other competing demands can lead to more sustainable success. The conversation also delves into the four types of paradoxes: learning, performing, organising, and belonging, and explores strategies to manage these tensions effectively.
This episode is essential for anyone facing complex decisions in their personal or professional life.
00:00 Introduction to Both/And Thinking
00:12 Understanding Tensions and Dilemmas
03:08 Defining Paradox and Its Importance
05:23 Embracing Paradoxes in Real Life
08:00 Conditions That Highlight Paradoxes
16:51 Exploring the Four Types of Paradoxes
23:28 Navigating Organisational Paradoxes
31:23 The Paradox System Framework
36:57 Lego's Journey Through Paradox
45:40 Conclusion and Further Resources
Find Wendy here: https://bothandthinking.net/book/
And on Substack here: https://wendyksmith.substack.com
Wendy Smith, Both and Thinking, Aidan McCullen, innovation, paradox, decision making, leadership, career challenges, tension management, creativity, organisational behaviour, success, problem solving, conflict resolution
In this episode, we are joined by Wendy Smith, co-author of 'Both/And Thinking: Embrace Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems.' Wendy elaborates on the nuances between dilemmas, paradoxes, and tensions, emphasising that these terms are not interchangeable and revealing the psychological and practical implications of recognising and navigating paradoxes. Drawing from her personal experiences and research, Wendy illustrates how both/and thinking can be applied to career decisions, organisational challenges, and broader societal issues. She discusses the limitations of either/or thinking and the harmful patterns it can create, such as intensification, overcorrection, and polarisation. Using examples from companies like Lego and Gore, Wendy shows how balancing tradition and innovation, centralisation and decentralisation, and other competing demands can lead to more sustainable success. The conversation also delves into the four types of paradoxes: learning, performing, organising, and belonging, and explores strategies to manage these tensions effectively. This episode is essential for anyone facing complex decisions in their personal or professional life. 00:00 Introduction to Both/And Thinking 00:12 Understanding Tensions and Dilemmas 03:08 Defining Paradox and Its Importance 05:23 Embracing Paradoxes in Real Life 08:00 Conditions That Highlight Paradoxes 16:51 Exploring the Four Types of Paradoxes 23:28 Navigating Organisational Paradoxes 31:23 The Paradox System Framework 36:57 Lego's Journey Through Paradox 45:40 Conclusion and Further Resources
Mastering High-Stakes Conversations for Corporate Innovation In this episode, we dive into the essential techniques for leading high-stakes conversations to secure senior-level commitment to corporate innovation. Our guest, Alexander Pett, an expert in executive team dynamics, discusses the crucial concept of 'productive tension' and how recognizing and addressing disagreement can lead to authentic agreement and commitment. Pett outlines practical strategies for effectively framing issues, maintaining engagement, and navigating political dynamics in boardroom settings. Tune in to learn how to prepare and communicate strategically, ensuring your innovative ideas gain the buy-in they need to succeed. 00:00 Introduction to High-Stakes Conversations 01:31 The Importance of Productive Tension 05:23 Pre-Work and Stakeholder Engagement 07:12 Creating and Maintaining Productive Tension 08:44 Communication Skills and Self-Awareness 18:30 Frameworks for Effective Dialogue 20:55 Final Thoughts and Advice Corporate Innovation, Senior Team Engagement, Productive Tension, Executive Leadership, Alexander Pett, Aidan McCullen, Corporate Explorer, High Stakes Conversations, Leadership Strategies, Boardroom Dynamics, Effective Communication, Innovation Leadership, Pre-Meeting Preparation, Organizational Change, Executive Buy-In, David Kantor, Group Dynamics, Empathy in Leadership, Political Savvy, Agreement and Advocacy
Mastering High-Stakes Conversations for Corporate Innovation
In this episode, we dive into the essential techniques for leading high-stakes conversations to secure senior-level commitment to corporate innovation. Our guest, Alexander Pett, an expert in executive team dynamics, discusses the crucial concept of 'productive tension' and how recognizing and addressing disagreement can lead to authentic agreement and commitment. Pett outlines practical strategies for effectively framing issues, maintaining engagement, and navigating political dynamics in boardroom settings. Tune in to learn how to prepare and communicate strategically, ensuring your innovative ideas gain the buy-in they need to succeed.
00:00 Introduction to High-Stakes Conversations
01:31 The Importance of Productive Tension
05:23 Pre-Work and Stakeholder Engagement
07:12 Creating and Maintaining Productive Tension
08:44 Communication Skills and Self-Awareness
18:30 Frameworks for Effective Dialogue
20:55 Final Thoughts and Advice
Corporate Innovation, Senior Team Engagement, Productive Tension, Executive Leadership, Alexander Pett, Aidan McCullen, Corporate Explorer, High Stakes Conversations, Leadership Strategies, Boardroom Dynamics, Effective Communication, Innovation Leadership, Pre-Meeting Preparation, Organizational Change, Executive Buy-In, David Kantor, Group Dynamics, Empathy in Leadership, Political Savvy, Agreement and Advocacy
Ethical Business Leadership in a Turbulent World | Alison Taylor's Insights Join Alison Taylor, NYU Stern ethics professor and author of 'Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World.' Alison shares her guidance on how companies can navigate ethical challenges in today's volatile landscape. She emphasizes the importance of going back to first principles and treating human beings with dignity and respect. Discover the significant shifts in business ethics, stakeholder capitalism, and the role of transparency and social media. Learn about the critical role of corporate culture, leadership, and the importance of addressing systemic issues within organizations. Whether you're a CEO, board member, or business leader, this discussion is packed with indispensable insights on creating a responsible and sustainable business. 00:00 Introduction to Ethical Business Practices 01:16 Understanding the Modern Business Landscape 02:36 The Rise of Transparency and Stakeholder Capitalism 04:36 Navigating Ethical Challenges in Business 08:41 The Complexity of ESG and Innovation 11:54 The Role of Leadership and Culture in Ethics 30:17 Addressing Corruption and Corporate Responsibility 34:39 Human Rights and Business Ethics 37:21 Tools for Building Ethical and Effective Cultures 49:09 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Find Alison here: That article was mentioned during the episode here.
Get Out of the Building: How to Gathering Customer Discovery Data with Vanessa Ceia In this episode, we explore the critical shift needed for corporate explorers to succeed—moving from an inside-out to an outside-in mindset. Highlighting Corporate Explorer Field Book chapters, we discuss how customer discovery interviews can overcome inherent corporate biases. Sponsored by Wazoku, our guest Vanessa Ceia, an innovation expert, explains the importance of different interview stages—ideation, incubation, and scaling—and how qualitative research like focus groups and interviews are essential throughout the innovation process. Gain insights into preparing, conducting, and analysing interviews to gather customer-driven data and foster effective, sustainable innovation ecosystems. 00:00 Overcoming Corporate Mindset Obstacles 01:01 Introducing the Corporate Explorer Series Sponsor 01:37 Meet the Expert: Vanessa Ceia 02:05 Deep Dive into Customer-Driven Innovation 03:22 Exploring the Innovation Funnel: Ideation to Scaling 11:40 Incorporating Stakeholder Feedback for Success 14:35 Mastering the Interview Process for Innovation 19:53 Concluding Thoughts and Sponsor Acknowledgment Aidan McCullen, Vanessa Ceia, customer discovery, corporate explorer, bias, assumptions, customer interviews, innovation, sustainability, value growth, qualitative research, innovation maturity, ideation, incubation, scaling, problem validation, MVP, customer segmentation
Get Out of the Building: How to Gathering Customer Discovery Data with Vanessa Ceia
In this episode, we explore the critical shift needed for corporate explorers to succeed—moving from an inside-out to an outside-in mindset. Highlighting Corporate Explorer Field Book chapters, we discuss how customer discovery interviews can overcome inherent corporate biases. Sponsored by Wazoku, our guest Vanessa Ceia, an innovation expert, explains the importance of different interview stages—ideation, incubation, and scaling—and how qualitative research like focus groups and interviews are essential throughout the innovation process. Gain insights into preparing, conducting, and analysing interviews to gather customer-driven data and foster effective, sustainable innovation ecosystems.
00:00 Overcoming Corporate Mindset Obstacles
01:01 Introducing the Corporate Explorer Series Sponsor
01:37 Meet the Expert: Vanessa Ceia
02:05 Deep Dive into Customer-Driven Innovation
03:22 Exploring the Innovation Funnel: Ideation to Scaling
11:40 Incorporating Stakeholder Feedback for Success
14:35 Mastering the Interview Process for Innovation
19:53 Concluding Thoughts and Sponsor Acknowledgment
Aidan McCullen, Vanessa Ceia, customer discovery, corporate explorer, bias, assumptions, customer interviews, innovation, sustainability, value growth, qualitative research, innovation maturity, ideation, incubation, scaling, problem validation, MVP, customer segmentation
Teresa Amabile - The Progress Principle The Progress Principle: How Small Wins Boost Motivation and Happiness at Work In the latest episode, Aidan McCullen welcomes Teresa Amabile, author of 'The Progress Principle,' to delve into her extensive research on motivation and emotions in the workplace. Amabile's study of nearly 12,000 diary entries from workers in seven companies reveals that making even small progress in meaningful work is crucial for positive emotions and high motivation. The conversation touches on key concepts like the role of clear goals, autonomy, sufficient resources, and the importance of supportive interpersonal events in fostering a productive work environment. The script also previews Amabile's upcoming book, 'Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You,' which explores the challenges and experiences of transitioning into retirement. 00:00 Unlocking Motivation: The Power of Progress 01:34 Welcome Teresa Amabile: Exploring The Progress Principle 02:52 From Work Progress to Retirement: A New Research Journey 09:43 The Progress Principle: Small Wins, Big Impact 10:56 Managers, Take Note: The Surprising Truth About Motivation 17:27 Catalysts and Nourishers: The Keys to Sustained Progress 29:25 Real-World Impact: Stories from the Research 41:30 The Inner Work-Life Effect: A Deep Dive into Research Findings 50:50 A Call to Action for Leaders and Individuals 51:24 Closing Thoughts and Future Works Find Teresa here: The Progress Principle here: Tags: Aidan McCullen, Teresa Amabile, The Progress Principle, Inner Work Life, Creativity at Work, Employee Motivation, Small Wins, Positive Emotions, Innovation Management, Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Workplace Psychology, Career Development, Retirement Planning, Work-Life Balance, Leadership Skills, Management Strategies, Team Building, Productivity, , Organizational Behavior
Howard Gardner: The Synthesizing Mind Sign up to our Substack to be first to know about latest events, episodes and more. In this episode of the Innovation Show, Howard Gardner, renowned for his theory of multiple intelligences, discusses his memoir 'A Synthesizing Mind,' recounting his life's intellectual journey. Gardner talks about his career, his passion for understanding intelligence, his work on 'good work,' and how modern innovations like large language models impact his theories. He shares personal anecdotes, the importance of synthesizing information, and his thoughts on education and ethics in the 21st century. Join us for a truly memorable episode as we delve deep into Gardner's mind and explore the essence of a synthesizer. We talk innovation, creativity, ethics, goodness, education and life itself. 00:00 Unveiling the Synthesizing Mind of Howard Gardner 01:56 Exploring the Essence of the Synthesizing Mind 06:20 The Role of Synthesizers in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 14:36 Good Work: The Triple Helix of Excellence, Engagement, and Ethics 17:55 Navigating the Complexities of Good Work and Ethical Dilemmas 20:47 The Impact of Multiple Intelligences on Innovation 33:22 Exploring Musical Intelligence and Personal Reflections 33:46 The Impact and Legacy of 'Frames of Mind' 34:38 The Journey of Synthesizing Knowledge 35:56 Upcoming Publications: The Essential Howard Gardner 36:47 Reflections on Life, Learning, and Legacy 38:31 Navigating the Digital Age: Challenges and Strategies 44:17 The Misuse of Multiple Intelligences Theory 46:08 Ethical Considerations in Public Speaking and Publishing 47:22 The Importance of Good Work and Ethical Values 48:29 Revisiting Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in the Modern Era 01:01:29 Personal Experiences Shaping Educational Perspectives 01:05:24 The Essence of Continuous Learning and Good Work Find Howard here: The Good Project: Project Zero: In 2024, Teachers College Press is issuing two volumes: (spring); (fall). Covering work from several decades, each volume contains over two dozen articles, along with my autobiographical notes and up-to-date comments on the background, motivation, and impact of these publications. For those interested in path-breaking work in education, psychology, and related fields, these books are indeed Essential Reading. Blurbs for Education volume: "A fascinating look at educational issues by one of our nation's finest and most creative academics. This is vintage Howard!" ―David C. Berliner, Regents Professor Emeritus, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University "For more than 40 years, Dr. Howard Gardner has been one of―if not the―most influential scholar on the American educational system. It is thrilling to see a single volume that brings together Gardner's research and writings on educational institutions ranging from pre-K through the university. Readers who know Gardner best for his work on multiple intelligences theory will benefit tremendously from this exposure to his thinking on topics such as what it means to do good work, the purpose of a liberal arts education, and the role of social media in contemporary young people's development." ―Scott Seider, associate professor of applied developmental and educational psychology, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College "The Essential Howard Gardner on Education offers a crisp distillation of Gardner's lasting contributions to our understanding of teaching and learning in a complex, ever-changing world. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Gardner's work, this masterfully crafted narrative provides an accessible overview of Gardner's wide-ranging contributions to the field of education, including his educational philosophy; the provenance, uptake, and legacy of multiple intelligences theory; what it means to educate for...
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In this episode of the Innovation Show, Howard Gardner, renowned for his theory of multiple intelligences, discusses his memoir 'A Synthesizing Mind,' recounting his life's intellectual journey.
Gardner talks about his career, his passion for understanding intelligence, his work on 'good work,' and how modern innovations like large language models impact his theories.
He shares personal anecdotes, the importance of synthesizing information, and his thoughts on education and ethics in the 21st century. Join us for a truly memorable episode as we delve deep into Gardner's mind and explore the essence of a synthesizer.
We talk innovation, creativity, ethics, goodness, education and life itself.
00:00 Unveiling the Synthesizing Mind of Howard Gardner
01:56 Exploring the Essence of the Synthesizing Mind
06:20 The Role of Synthesizers in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
14:36 Good Work: The Triple Helix of Excellence, Engagement, and Ethics
17:55 Navigating the Complexities of Good Work and Ethical Dilemmas
20:47 The Impact of Multiple Intelligences on Innovation
33:22 Exploring Musical Intelligence and Personal Reflections
33:46 The Impact and Legacy of 'Frames of Mind'
34:38 The Journey of Synthesizing Knowledge
35:56 Upcoming Publications: The Essential Howard Gardner
36:47 Reflections on Life, Learning, and Legacy
38:31 Navigating the Digital Age: Challenges and Strategies
44:17 The Misuse of Multiple Intelligences Theory
46:08 Ethical Considerations in Public Speaking and Publishing
47:22 The Importance of Good Work and Ethical Values
48:29 Revisiting Truth, Beauty, and Goodness in the Modern Era
01:01:29 Personal Experiences Shaping Educational Perspectives
01:05:24 The Essence of Continuous Learning and Good Work
Find Howard here:
https://www.howardgardner.com
The Good Project:
https://www.thegoodproject.org/good-blog
Project Zero:
https://pz.harvard.edu/projects/the-good-project
In 2024, Teachers College Press is issuing two volumes: The Essential Howard Gardner on Education (spring); The Essential Howard Gardner on Mind (fall). Covering work from several decades, each volume contains over two dozen articles, along with my autobiographical notes and up-to-date comments on the background, motivation, and impact of these publications.
For those interested in path-breaking work in education, psychology, and related fields, these books are indeed Essential Reading.
Blurbs for Education volume:
"A fascinating look at educational issues by one of our nation's finest and most creative academics. This is vintage Howard!" ―David C. Berliner, Regents Professor Emeritus, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
"For more than 40 years, Dr. Howard Gardner has been one of―if not the―most influential scholar on the American educational system. It is thrilling to see a single volume that brings together Gardner's research and writings on educational institutions ranging from pre-K through the university. Readers who know Gardner best for his work on multiple intelligences theory will benefit tremendously from this exposure to his thinking on topics such as what it means to do good work, the purpose of a liberal arts education, and the role of social media in contemporary young people's development." ―Scott Seider, associate professor of applied developmental and educational psychology, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College
"The Essential Howard Gardner on Education offers a crisp distillation of Gardner's lasting contributions to our understanding of teaching and learning in a complex, ever-changing world. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Gardner's work, this masterfully crafted narrative provides an accessible overview of Gardner's wide-ranging contributions to the field of education, including his educational philosophy; the provenance, uptake, and legacy of multiple intelligences theory; what it means to educate for truth, beauty, and goodness; and much more." ―Katie Davis, associate professor, Information School, University of Washington
"This is the book we've been waiting for. Here are the pithy, clear, and on-point vistas of one of the leading minds in his field. In the age of education fads and magic bullets, this book will become the indispensable GPS―Gardner Positioning System―to survey vast vistas in education and allied fields. Fasten your seat belt and prepare for an exhilarating journey." ―Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, chancellor, University of Massachusetts Boston
Early blurb for Mind volume:
"Howard Gardner has long been one of our most lucid, wide-ranging, and influential thinkers about cognitive science, development, and education. This collection captures his distinguished career exceptionally well."
―Alison Gopnik, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
This episode delves into the challenges corporate explorers face when introducing new business opportunities, emphasising the importance of crafting compelling value propositions. Featuring guest George Glackin, co-author of a chapter on value flows and design criteria maps, the discussion highlights these tools as essential for developing products or services that truly delight customers. Through the Swiffer Wet Jet case study, the effectiveness of these methodologies in real-world application is explored. Additionally, the episode covers the importance of overcoming the 'curse of expertise' and fostering diverse team collaboration to achieve innovation success. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode advocates for connected collective intelligence in driving sustainable innovation ecosystems.
00:00 Introduction to Corporate Explorers and Value Propositions
00:43 Sponsor Spotlight: Wazoku's Role in Innovation
01:29 Guest Introduction: George Glackin on Value Flows and Design Criteria Maps
01:41 The Genesis of Value Flows and Design Criteria Maps
03:26 The Curse of Expertise and Its Impact
05:05 Exploring the Value Flow with a Practical Example
05:57 Deep Dive into Design Criteria Maps
09:07 Applying the Framework: The Swiffer Wet Jet Case Study
13:17 Breaking Down Silos for Successful Product Development
15:34 The Importance of Validation and Scaling in Innovation
17:07 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Dan Ariely Navigating Misinformation with Empathy: Misbelief with Dan Ariely This episode features Dan Ariely, author of 'Misbelief, what makes rational people believe irrational things', focusing on the psychology behind misinformation and belief in conspiracy theories. Ariely discusses how stress, personality traits, and social dynamics contribute to the spread of false beliefs, emphasising the importance of resilience and trust in combating misinformation. He shares personal experiences, including being targeted by disinformation, and highlights his role in the NBC show 'The Irrational' that combines social science with solving crimes. The conversation touches on various psychological concepts, the impact of cognitive biases, and the role of social context in shaping beliefs. Ariely proposes empathy and understanding over conflict in addressing belief in misinformation and discusses the broader implications of trust erosion in society. 00:00 Unraveling the Web of Misinformation 01:12 Welcome Dan Ariely: Exploring Misbelief 02:15 The Making of 'The Irrational': A TV Show Inspired by Real Science 06:13 Embracing Imperfections: The Philosophy of Kintsugi 12:22 The Personal Impact of Misinformation on Dan Ariely 18:39 The Psychological Journey into Misbelief 22:08 Navigating the Flood of Misinformation in the Digital Age 26:42 The Role of Stress in Cultivating Misbeliefs 33:49 Challenging Cognitive Biases and Misbeliefs 40:01 Navigating Societal Divides: The Abortion Debate 40:59 The Power of Uncertainty in Dialogue 41:25 Innovation and the 'Us vs. Them' Mentality 42:33 Exploring the Dunning-Kruger Effect 47:15 The Role of Memory in Shaping Beliefs 49:02 Personality Traits and Susceptibility to Misbelief 52:07 Social Dynamics: Ostracism and Its Effects 01:01:38 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance 01:07:13 The Importance of Resilience and Trust 01:15:52 Concluding Thoughts on Misbelief and Social Change Dan Ariely, Behavioral Economics, Misbelief, Misinformation, Social Media, Conspiracy Theories, Political Affiliation, Psychology, Fake News, Empathy, Cognitive Bias, Trust in Society, Resilience, Stress and Misbelief, Cognitive Dissonance, Shibboleth, Secure Attachment, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Innovation, Identity and Belief, AI and Misinformation Find Dan at www.DanAriely.com
Dan Ariely
Navigating Misinformation with Empathy: Misbelief with Dan Ariely
This episode features Dan Ariely, author of 'Misbelief, what makes rational people believe irrational things', focusing on the psychology behind misinformation and belief in conspiracy theories.
Ariely discusses how stress, personality traits, and social dynamics contribute to the spread of false beliefs, emphasising the importance of resilience and trust in combating misinformation.
He shares personal experiences, including being targeted by disinformation, and highlights his role in the NBC show 'The Irrational' that combines social science with solving crimes. The conversation touches on various psychological concepts, the impact of cognitive biases, and the role of social context in shaping beliefs.
Ariely proposes empathy and understanding over conflict in addressing belief in misinformation and discusses the broader implications of trust erosion in society.
00:00 Unraveling the Web of Misinformation
01:12 Welcome Dan Ariely: Exploring Misbelief
02:15 The Making of 'The Irrational': A TV Show Inspired by Real Science
06:13 Embracing Imperfections: The Philosophy of Kintsugi
12:22 The Personal Impact of Misinformation on Dan Ariely
18:39 The Psychological Journey into Misbelief
22:08 Navigating the Flood of Misinformation in the Digital Age
26:42 The Role of Stress in Cultivating Misbeliefs
33:49 Challenging Cognitive Biases and Misbeliefs
40:01 Navigating Societal Divides: The Abortion Debate
40:59 The Power of Uncertainty in Dialogue
41:25 Innovation and the 'Us vs. Them' Mentality
42:33 Exploring the Dunning-Kruger Effect
47:15 The Role of Memory in Shaping Beliefs
49:02 Personality Traits and Susceptibility to Misbelief
52:07 Social Dynamics: Ostracism and Its Effects
01:01:38 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
01:07:13 The Importance of Resilience and Trust
01:15:52 Concluding Thoughts on Misbelief and Social Change
Dan Ariely, Behavioral Economics, Misbelief, Misinformation, Social Media, Conspiracy Theories, Political Affiliation, Psychology, Fake News, Empathy, Cognitive Bias, Trust in Society, Resilience, Stress and Misbelief, Cognitive Dissonance, Shibboleth, Secure Attachment, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Innovation, Identity and Belief, AI and Misinformation
Find Dan at www.DanAriely.com
Unpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer This podcast episode features Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, discussing her latest book 'The Mindful Body' and its comprehensive insights into achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Langer covers a variety of topics, from the pitfalls of social comparison to the power of positive framing and the immense control people have over their health and happiness through mindful practices. Through anecdotes and empirical studies, she illustrates how changing perceptions and embracing variability can alleviate chronic illnesses, transform education, and enhance daily living. The discussion also touches on the psychological effects of labels, the importance of mindfulness in caregiving, and the transformative potential of mindful learning in both personal and professional contexts. Langer emphasizes the choice available in interpretations of our experiences and encourages a mindful approach to life's challenges to add more life to our years. 00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Body: An Introduction 00:44 The Pitfalls of Social Comparison 03:54 Embracing Imperfection and Mindfulness 05:22 Rethinking Regrets and Embracing Life's Uncertainties 07:29 The Power of Perspective: Learning from Loss 13:12 Understanding Emotions and Behavior 16:46 Mindful Learning and the Value of Mistakes 23:30 Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Health and Vision 27:20 Exploring the Power of Mindfulness in Managing Chronic Illness 28:03 The Transformative Effects of Mindfulness on Health 29:56 The Pygmalion Effect: Expectations Shaping Reality 30:59 Harnessing Placebo Effects and Mindful Healing 36:39 Mindful Contagion: Enhancing Well-being in Social Interactions 41:42 Mindfulness and Memory: Challenging Age-Related Stereotypes 48:17 Mindfulness in Practice: From Healthcare to Everyday Life 51:41 Embracing Mindfulness for Personal and Organizational Change Find Ellen and her books. https://www.ellenlanger.me
Unpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer
This podcast episode features Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, discussing her latest book 'The Mindful Body' and its comprehensive insights into achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Langer covers a variety of topics, from the pitfalls of social comparison to the power of positive framing and the immense control people have over their health and happiness through mindful practices. Through anecdotes and empirical studies, she illustrates how changing perceptions and embracing variability can alleviate chronic illnesses, transform education, and enhance daily living. The discussion also touches on the psychological effects of labels, the importance of mindfulness in caregiving, and the transformative potential of mindful learning in both personal and professional contexts. Langer emphasizes the choice available in interpretations of our experiences and encourages a mindful approach to life's challenges to add more life to our years.
00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Body: An Introduction
00:44 The Pitfalls of Social Comparison
03:54 Embracing Imperfection and Mindfulness
05:22 Rethinking Regrets and Embracing Life's Uncertainties
07:29 The Power of Perspective: Learning from Loss
13:12 Understanding Emotions and Behavior
16:46 Mindful Learning and the Value of Mistakes
23:30 Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Health and Vision
27:20 Exploring the Power of Mindfulness in Managing Chronic Illness
28:03 The Transformative Effects of Mindfulness on Health
29:56 The Pygmalion Effect: Expectations Shaping Reality
30:59 Harnessing Placebo Effects and Mindful Healing
36:39 Mindful Contagion: Enhancing Well-being in Social Interactions
41:42 Mindfulness and Memory: Challenging Age-Related Stereotypes
48:17 Mindfulness in Practice: From Healthcare to Everyday Life
51:41 Embracing Mindfulness for Personal and Organizational Change
Find Ellen and her books. https://www.ellenlanger.me
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series by Wazoku, we delve into the concept of customer-first practices and their impact on bridging the maturity gap in corporate innovation. Michael Nichols, coauthor of the Corporate Explorer Field Book and Director of Corporate Ventures for MANN + HUMMEL, shares insights on the challenges of inside-out innovation within corporations, emphasizing the importance of validating business models beyond core business practices. He discusses the common pitfalls of corporates mistaking invention for innovation, the crucial role of customer problem identification, and the necessity of developing a repeatable business model. Nichols also outlines the steps towards achieving business model maturity, highlighting the importance of problem-solving, scalability, and customer need. This episode sheds light on the systemic issues facing corporate innovation and offers guidelines for successfully navigating and leveraging customer-first methodologies to ensure sustainable growth and innovation within large organizations. 00:00 Unpacking the Essence of Customer-First in Corporate Innovation 01:11 Introducing Michael Nichols: A Deep Dive into Corporate Ventures 02:04 The Intricacies of Inside-Out Innovation Explained 03:59 The Challenges of Corporate Innovation and the Funding Dilemma 07:11 Navigating the Innovation Cycle: From Ideation to Market Validation 11:36 Addressing the Corporate Innovation Gap: Strategies and Solutions 25:56 Exploring Business Model Maturity: Key Indicators for Success 35:55 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-guy-nichols/
In this episode of the Corporate Explorer series by Wazoku, we delve into the concept of customer-first practices and their impact on bridging the maturity gap in corporate innovation. Michael Nichols, coauthor of the Corporate Explorer Field Book and Director of Corporate Ventures for MANN + HUMMEL, shares insights on the challenges of inside-out innovation within corporations, emphasizing the importance of validating business models beyond core business practices. He discusses the common pitfalls of corporates mistaking invention for innovation, the crucial role of customer problem identification, and the necessity of developing a repeatable business model. Nichols also outlines the steps towards achieving business model maturity, highlighting the importance of problem-solving, scalability, and customer need. This episode sheds light on the systemic issues facing corporate innovation and offers guidelines for successfully navigating and leveraging customer-first methodologies to ensure sustainable growth and innovation within large organizations.
00:00 Unpacking the Essence of Customer-First in Corporate Innovation
01:11 Introducing Michael Nichols: A Deep Dive into Corporate Ventures
02:04 The Intricacies of Inside-Out Innovation Explained
03:59 The Challenges of Corporate Innovation and the Funding Dilemma
07:11 Navigating the Innovation Cycle: From Ideation to Market Validation
11:36 Addressing the Corporate Innovation Gap: Strategies and Solutions
25:56 Exploring Business Model Maturity: Key Indicators for Success
35:55 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect
Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-guy-nichols/
An Interview with Ellen Langer: The Power of Mindfulness in Health and Life The script features an interview with Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Known worldwide as the mother of mindfulness and the mother of Positive Psychology, she shares insights from her esteemed career and her latest book, 'The Mindful Body Thinking, our Way to Lasting Health'. Langer discusses her role in pioneering research in Mind Body Unity and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness as a way of enhancing health. She explains how attitudes and personal perspectives can often influence our physical and mental well-being, including how we perceive and treat stress, illnesses like cancer, chronic diseases and even factors like age and physical appearance. She emphasizes the power of perception, contextual considerations, and the important role that language plays in mediating our experiences. 00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Her Work 00:48 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Impact 01:34 Exploring the Concept of Mindfulness 02:25 The Power of Being Mindful 03:27 The Prevalence of Mindlessness 04:10 The Benefits of Noticing Change 05:24 The Journey to Mindfulness 05:47 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Research 06:40 Exploring the Mind-Body Unity Concept 08:25 The Power of Mindset in Physical Health 10:54 The Influence of Perception on Healing 11:32 The Role of Mind-Body Unity in Chronic Illness 19:05 The Power of Attention to Symptom Variability 23:40 Understanding and Addressing Addictions 28:50 The Impact of Perception on Sleep 28:57 The Power of Perception in Sleep and Attitude 29:37 The Impact of Clothing on Perception and Age 30:33 The Influence of Uniforms and Balding on Age Perception 31:41 The Mind-Body Connection and Personal Experiences 33:57 The Power of Placebos and the Challenge of Social Conditioning 39:27 The Role of Stress in Health and Disease 43:23 Challenging the Rules and Embracing Innovation 46:30 The Power of Language in Shaping Our Reality 52:16 The Illusion of Control and the Role of Risk in Decision Making Ellen Langer, Social Psychology, Stress Management, Health Awareness, Thinking habits, Motivational Interview, Personal Development, Positive Psychology, Mind-Behaviour Connection, Chronic Health, Lifestyle, Habitual Behaviour, Carrying out tasks, Confidence Building, Empowerment Find Ellen here:
In this final of a 4-part episode, Rita McGrath discusses her upcoming book focused on how organisations can design structures that empower decision-making at all levels, embracing a 'permissionless' approach to innovation. She elaborates on the importance of engaging disengaged workforces and optimising for transient competitive advantages. Rita provides insightful tactics for assessing competitive landscapes, using various strategies like onslaughts, guerrilla campaigns, feints, and gambits. She also touches on leadership practices for fostering innovation, including managing personal agendas, devoting time to new ventures, and employing a range of leadership practices to navigate uncertainty and encourage a culture of opportunity-seeking within organisations. Rita advocates for 'intelligent failure' and explores how technology can redefine management to promote human flourishing at work. The episode concludes with an insight into her new book's core thesis, aiming for a release in 2024 or 2025. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Rita McGrath's Insights 00:16 Sneak Peek: Rita McGrath's Upcoming Book on Organisational Design 00:57 Decoding Competitive Strategies and Responses 03:53 Exploring Competitive Moves: Onslaughts to Guerrilla Campaigns 09:35 The Art of Feints and Gambits in Business Strategy 14:32 Entrepreneurial Leadership: Driving Innovation from the Top 22:05 Orchestrating Practices for Entrepreneurial Success 28:04 Path Clearing and Handling Failure in Entrepreneurial Ventures 40:40 Anticipating Rita McGrath's New Book & Final Thoughts Find Rita: Find Valize: www.Valize.com Find Aidan McCullen for Keynote talks on Innovation, Transformation and Change: More on the Innovation Show:
The Power of Collective Intelligence with Simon Hill Harnessing Global Creativity for Innovation: A Wazoku Story This episode examines the power of collective intelligence and open innovation, focusing on Wazoku, a company that facilitates innovation through technology. The discussion highlights a story where an individual from India solved a carbonated drink company's bubble manipulation challenge, exemplifying global problem-solving capabilities. Simon Hill, Wazoku's CEO, elaborates on the importance of embracing external ideas, utilising software for innovation efficiency, and fostering a culture that supports innovation. Emphasising the potential of AI and crowdsourcing, the narrative showcases examples where unexpected solutions emerged from non-obvious sources, including a violinist providing a solution for a potato chip company. The episode underscores the significance of asking the right questions, timing for ideas, and structuring organisations to tap into external creativity effectively. 00:00 The Spark of Innovation: A Global Call for Ideas 00:56 The Power of Crowdsourcing in Innovation 01:30 Introducing Simon Hill: Innovator and Corporate Explorer 02:09 Exploring the Nuts and Bolts of Challenge-Driven Innovation 02:56 The Role of AI and Technology in Shaping Innovation 08:19 The Human Element: Culture, Mindset, and Organisational Change 12:57 Harnessing External Ideas: The Case of Manish and Beyond 16:19 The Future of Work and Innovation: A Circular Ecosystem 23:56 Real-World Success Stories: From Violinists to Potato Chips 26:45 Wazoku: Envisioning a World of Collective Intelligence Find Wazoku at
In this extensive session with Rita McGrath, Aiden explores the timeless insights of McGrath's book on embodying an entrepreneurial mindset in businesses. McGrath emphasises the importance of continuous innovation, exploiting new opportunities, and building new competencies to stay competitive. The conversation covers key concepts like the significance of key ratios, creating new competence, understanding consumption chains, and the necessity of political savvy within corporate innovation. McGrath also introduces practical tools and frameworks for evaluating opportunities, managing resources, and adapting execution strategies. The dialogue includes examples like Amazon's innovation in delivery systems and Procter & Gamble's ventures, illustrating the application of these concepts in real-world scenarios. McGrath provides advice on overcoming common challenges in innovation, such as attracting the first few customers and navigating corporate politics effectively. 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Timeless Business Frameworks 00:36 Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation 02:03 Key Ratios: The Secret to Competitive Advantage 06:15 Stratification Mapping: Unveiling Business Asymmetries 08:39 The Art of Championing Innovation Within Corporations 15:16 Navigating Corporate Politics for Innovation Success 23:13 Asset Parsimony: Thriving with Limited Resources 25:40 Real Options Reasoning vs. Net Present Value 31:24 Exploring the Ecosystem of Options 31:56 The Future of Remote Work Technologies 32:31 Investing in Positioning Options 33:51 Scouting and Stepping Stones: Navigating Uncertainty 35:09 Leveraging RFID Technology: A Case Study 38:05 Resource Allocation and Organisational Structures 42:17 Competitive Insulation and the Direct-to-Consumer Boom 46:22 Adaptive Execution and Discovery Driven Growth 54:22 Understanding Customer Consumption Chains 58:20 Concluding Remarks and Additional Resources Find Rita:
In part 2 of The Entrepreneurial Mindset, Rita McGrath, discusses the concept of the entrepreneurial mindset and the power of consumption chain analysis for businesses seeking to differentiate and innovate. Rita illustrates how understanding each step of a customer's journey, from need identification to product disposal, can unveil numerous opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage. She shares insightful examples ranging from grocery shopping to the historical battle between Betamax and VHS, highlighting the importance of aligning each step of the consumption chain to customer needs and preferences. She also touches on the significance of resegmenting markets and reconfiguring industries to capture new opportunities, using examples from automobile insurance and manufacturing. The episode offers a deep dive into how companies can apply these concepts to drive growth, challenge assumptions, and transform their competitive landscapes. 00:00 Welcome & Recap of Part One 00:30 Diving Deeper into Consumption Chain Analysis 01:12 Exploring Customer Choices and Consumption Chains 02:30 The Importance of Understanding the Customer Journey 05:41 Learning from Failure and the Power of Networks 08:53 Innovative Case Studies: Progressive Insurance and Beyond 13:18 Resegmenting Markets for Competitive Advantage 19:05 Reconfiguring Markets: Evolutionary to Revolutionary Changes 23:52 The Five Whys Technique and Citibank's Strategic Move 30:10 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More Find Rita: Find Valize: www. Find Aidan McCullen for Keynote talks on Innovation, Transformation and Change: More on the Innovation Show:
Harnessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation and Growth This script delves into a conversation with Rita McGrath, author of 'The Entrepreneurial Mindset,' exploring principles for thriving in rapidly changing environments. McGrath shares her personal journey from industry to academia, emphasizing the importance of understanding practical business applications. The script covers themes such as the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in recognizing and acting on business opportunities, detailed methodologies for product differentiation, and strategies for business model innovation. McGrath discusses her work on attribute mapping and quizzing as tools for identifying customer needs and creating blockbuster products. The narrative extends to strategic management under uncertainty, leveraging insights from evolutionary economics, and the challenge of disruptive innovation. The script concludes with McGrath highlighting software solutions, like Sparc Hub, designed to facilitate the operationalization of these concepts within organizations. 00:00 Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Guide to Innovation 01:15 From Political Campaigns to Digital Transformation: Rita McGrath's Journey 08:10 The Evolution of Strategic Management and the Birth of Disruptive Innovation 14:42 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Future Success 18:22 Crafting the Entrepreneurial Frame: Setting the Stage for Innovation 31:57 Exploring Autonomous Technology in Military Operations 32:40 The Future of Autonomy: Removing Humans from the Equation 33:21 Redefining Transportation and Ownership in an Autonomous World 33:38 Opportunity Inventory: Identifying What's Ready for Innovation 33:58 The Human Factor in Innovation and Transformation Efforts 34:25 Designing Blockbuster Products and Services 34:50 Attribute Mapping: Aligning Offerings with Customer Needs 35:38 Understanding Customer Behavior Beyond Demographics 37:08 The Power of Non-Negotiables, Discriminators, and Exciters in Product Design 38:29 The Evolution of Product Features: From Exciters to Non-Negotiables 45:41 Staying Ahead of High-Impact Trends and Competitive Changes 50:54 Quizzing Methodology: Uncovering New Opportunities for Differentiation 54:33 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Information Find Rita: https://www.ritamcgrath.com Find Valize: https://www.valize.com
Innovating Within the Military: Challenge-Driven Innovation and Connected Intelligence This episode of the Corporate Explorer, recorded in London during the launch of the Corporate Explorer field book and powered by Wazoku, features Stuart Laws from the UK's Defense Innovation Unit. The discussion explores how challenge-driven innovation has transformed problem-solving within the military, moving away from a traditional idea-generation model to one that actively involves business units in framing their issues for more scoped and implementable solutions. Laws highlights the shift towards a more inclusive innovation approach, engaging employees, suppliers, startups, universities, and leveraging Wazoku's connected collective intelligence of over 700,000 global problem solvers. The episode also delves into the human aspects of innovation, including the creation of stakeholder personas to better understand and influence decision-makers, and the serendipitous discovery of solutions through cross-sector collaboration and challenge-driven initiatives. Laws shares insights on the necessity of a collaborative mindset in innovation, bringing public and private sectors together for impactful outcomes. The successes of this approach are exemplified in real-world applications, such as providing 5G coverage in hard-to-reach areas through a partnership between Defence, BT, and academic contributions. 00:00 Welcome to the Corporate Explorer: Innovating with Wazoku 00:43 Introducing Stuart Laws: Innovating in the Military 01:41 The Power of Challenge-Driven Innovation 04:12 Cross-Sector Innovation: Bridging Industries for Better Solutions 09:14 Marketing Personas: A Game-Changer for Innovation 12:55 Finding Solutions in Unexpected Places: The BT Story 15:13 Wrapping Up: The Future of Innovation with Wazoku Find Stuart here:
Navigating Change and Reinvention: A Conversation with Michael J. Critelli In this in-depth conversation, former CEO and Chairman of Pitney Bowes, Michael J. Critelli, shares insights on leading a company through periods of significant change and market disruption. Starting with a historical overview of Pitney Bowes’ evolution from a mail processing business to embracing global markets and adjacent market opportunities, Critelli discusses strategic thinking, the importance of innovation, and the necessity of constantly adapting business strategies. He highlights the challenges of competing with government and quasi-government entities, the importance of exiting markets strategically, and the need to centralize operations to stay competitive. The conversation also touches on the value of salespeople as 'human sensors' in identifying opportunities, the importance of R&D investment, understanding customer-driven value, and the role of leadership in navigating change. Critelli’s journey offers valuable lessons on staying relevant in evolving markets and the continuous rebalancing of organizational focus and resources. 00:00 Opening Remarks and Introduction to Today's Episode 01:55 The Evolution of Pitney Bowes: Adapting to Change 03:43 Insights and Strategies from Michael J. Critelli 07:40 Reframing Competition and Embracing New Opportunities 12:45 Navigating the Complexities of Global Postal Services 20:35 The Art of Entering and Exiting Markets Strategically 36:43 Cultural Transformation and Organizational Change 45:25 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Find Mike here:
In this episode of 'The Innovation Show,' host Aidan McCullen sits down with the former chairman and CEO of Pitney Bowes, Michael Critelli. Through a deep dive into Critelli’s career, we explore his penchant for the road less traveled, his transformative leadership at Pitney Bowes, and his insights on innovation, strategy, and foresight. From humble beginnings to leading a staple communications company through times of intense change, including the internet era, 9/11, and the recession, Critelli shares lessons on valuing potential over qualifications, listening to dissent, and the importance of constant adaptation in business and life. 00:00 Early Career and Joining Pitney Bowes 01:40 Climbing the Ladder: From Legal to Leadership 04:28 Reinventing Pitney Bowes: A Tale of Transformative Change 07:09 Embracing Agile Strategy: Lessons from the Front Lines 13:51 The Power of Listening and Adapting in Leadership 42:39 The Importance of Vision and Courage in Decision-Making 44:47 Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning and Innovation
This episode of the Corporate Explorer series features a discussion with Bea Schofield, a specialist in Challenge-Driven Innovation (CDI), and various co-authors of the 'Corporate Explorer Field Book'. The podcast, supported by Wazoku, delves into how large organisations can foster innovation through a sustainable ecosystem using 'Connected Collective Intelligence'. The conversation focuses on the principles of CDI, detailing a framework dubbed 'LASSO' for crafting effective challenges that stimulate creative solutions. It underscores the importance of setting clear boundaries to fuel creativity, ensuring challenges are actionable and specific, and aligning them with strategic goals to facilitate ownership and support within the organisation. The episode also covers strategic challenge framing, stakeholder engagement, solution evaluation, and prioritisation, offering insights into blending creativity with systematic processes for corporate innovation. Bea Schofield shares her perspective on the role of corporate innovators and the necessity of balancing ideation with execution to drive meaningful organisational change. 00:00 Welcome to the Corporate Explorer Series: Launching the Field Book 00:15 Introducing Wazoku: Powering Sustainable Innovation 01:07 Diving Into the World of CDI with Bea Schofield 03:59 Exploring the LASSO Framework for Effective Challenges 07:44 The Importance of Support and Ownership in Innovation 17:19 Navigating Corporate Innovation: Strategies and Tools 20:41 Selecting the Right Channels for Innovation Challenges 21:58 Wrapping Up and Where to Find Bea Schofield Corporate Explorer Series, Innovation Ecosystems, CDI (Challenge Driven Innovation), Connected Collective Intelligence, Ideation Process, Challenge Design, LASSO Framework, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Corporate Innovation
Ian and the host, Aidan McCullen, explore how companies past and present have navigated the transition from the 'first curve' - a state of established practices and security - to the 'second curve' of innovation and adaptation in the face of new technologies and markets. They discuss examples of organisations like HR Block, SGI (Silicon Graphics), and Volvo, and how they've managed to pivot or struggled with these shifts. Ian offers profound insights into the societal move towards a knowledge economy, the importance of venture capital in disruptive innovation, consumer empowerment, and the geographical shift in economic power towards the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, they discuss the importance of organisational culture in adapting to change, the challenges of measuring success on the second curve, and the personal and societal impacts of these transitions. The conversation concludes by emphasising the need for individuals and organisations to embrace uncertainty, leverage existing competencies, and prepare for a future that prioritises hyper-effectiveness and adaptive skills. 00:00 Introduction to the Second Curve 00:31 Understanding the Shift from First to Second Curve 00:56 The Impact of the Second Curve on Organizations 01:44 The Second Curve and the Post-Industrial Economy 02:10 The Role of Knowledge in the Second Curve 02:48 The Power of Disruptive Innovation 03:03 The Shift in Consumer Power 03:34 The Geographic Transformation of the Second Curve 04:36 The Importance of People in the Second Curve 05:31 The Second Curve Mindset 06:25 The Dilemma of the Second Curve 09:02 The Role of Technology in the Second Curve 15:06 The Impact of the Second Curve on Individuals 18:24 The Future of the Second Curve 48:19 Conclusion: Embracing the Second Curve Find ian here: http://ianmorrison.com
Working mothers are disproportionately bearing the burden of poor physical and mental health outcomes, on top of economic burdens amplified by parenthood. But this isn’t just an individual issue. What impacts the mother has negative ripple effects for children, families, employers, and our nation as a whole. In recent years, this burden has increased, along with women’s likelihood of dying after childbirth. The infographic below highlights the gravity of these burdens and the national toll this stress on working mothers creates. Working mothers are plagued by depression, anxiety, and burnout at higher rates than both working fathers and coworkers without children. Mental health issues are the leading cause of maternal mortality, which the CDC recently identified as preventable in 84% of cases. Health issues are compounded by economic distress, such as the cost of childcare, which has risen 214% since 1990, while average family income has only risen 143%. Missed days from work due to mental distress cost the economy over $47 billion. Find the report here: https://www.christenseninstitute.org/blog/the-hug-that-americas-mothers-need-now/
Ideation from Within with Kaihan Krippendorff Harnessing Inner Innovation: The IDEAS Framework with Kaihan Krippendorff This episode of the Corporate Explorer Field Book, presented by Wazoku, features an insightful discussion with Kaihan Krippendorff, a renowned innovation strategist. Krippendorff introduces the IDEAS framework, a method developed over 15 years to foster breakthrough ideas within large corporations. The framework is an acronym for Imagine, Dissect, Expand, Analyze, and Sell, representing five types of conversations critical to nurturing a culture of innovation. He emphasizes the framework's practicality by sharing his experience of conducting hundreds of workshops, generating billions in revenue through the innovative ideas it has produced. Krippendorff also explores common barriers to innovation and offers strategies to overcome them, making it a valuable resource for leaders aiming to drive internal innovation and create a sustainable innovation ecosystem. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Explorer and Wazoku 00:37 Ideation From Within: Generating Breakthrough Ideas 01:08 Kaihan Krippendorff's IDEAS Framework Unveiled 02:04 The Power of Conversations in Ideation 02:42 The Evolution and Impact of the IDEAS Framework 04:51 Exploring the IDEAS Framework in Detail 09:23 Overcoming Barriers with the IDEAS Framework 13:03 Concluding Remarks and Where to Find Kaihan 13:33 Closing and Recap of Wazoku's Mission Find Kaihan here. That series with Kaihan is here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMxiNrgE29RLWDfWatSwogqFqLQVytkWO&si=k8umYt_1eh0aXolb
The Second Curve: Bracing for Changes in Technology, Consumers, and Markets The podcast sees futurist and author, Ian Morrison, discuss the concept of his book, 'The Second Curve'. This concept delineates how businesses must straddle their existing 'first curve' while preparing for a 'second curve' defined by new technologies, market shifts, and emerging consumer behaviors. Morrison cites examples, like Microsoft and Apple, of successful navigation from the first to second curve and emphasizes the importance of not abandoning the profit potential of the existing business too soon. Concerning organisations, Morrison discusses a shift from mechanistic to more fluid 'organic' forms, referencing shifts to more connected, network-driven models and an importance of corporate culture. He also explains the strategy of 'virtual integration' employed by companies like Apple, contrasting it to traditional integration approaches. Morrison finishes by highlighting the enduring relevance of adaptable, entrepreneurial culture in the success of these transformations. Find Ian here: 00:00 Introduction: The Dilemma of the Second Curve 00:57 The Journey of the Author: From Geographic Change to Futurism 04:40 The Genesis of the Second Curve Concept 05:41 The Challenges of Navigating the Second Curve 06:47 The Impact of Technological Change on Businesses 09:02 The Role of Forecasting in Navigating Change 11:29 The Pitney Bowes Case Study: Navigating the Second Curve 13:13 The Importance of Timing in Jumping to the Second Curve 13:48 The Role of Innovation in Business Survival 15:18 The Impact of External Changes on Business Strategies 17:06 The Challenges of Adapting to New Business Models 18:37 The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Flexibility in Navigating Change 21:39 The Pitney Bowes Story: A Lesson in Navigating the Second Curve 37:16 The Role of Culture in Navigating the Second Curve 50:15 Conclusion: The Future of the Second Curve IanMorrison #AidanMcCullen #BusinessInnovation #DigitalTransformation #SecondCurve #PitneyBowes #SonyVsDisney #OrganizationalChange #FutureOfWork
Defining the Market in Innovation with Tony Ulwick The fifth episode of the Corporate Explorer series features Tony Ulwick, the acclaimed author of 'Jobs to be Done.' He discusses the critical role of precisely defining the market in the innovation process. The conversation delves into the intricacies of identifying a target market, a common pitfall many innovators encounter, and introduces the 'Jobs to be Done Market Definition Canvas.' This tool aids in understanding the market, reducing uncertainty, and aligning team objectives. The episode underlines the importance of creating products that are guaranteed to succeed based on a systematic approach to innovation. Ulwick provides concrete examples to demonstrate how the 'Jobs to be Done' methodology revolutionizes the way one defines a market, thereby influencing the overall innovation process. This episode provides valuable knowledge for entrepreneurs, innovators, or anyone involved in the product development process. Find Tony and his free ebook or audiobook here: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Corporate Explorers: Navigating Through Toxic Assumptions with Narendra Laljani Episode Description: In this insightful episode of our Corporate Explorer series, we dive deep into the crucial topic of "Outside-In: Overcoming Toxic Assumptions with Market Insight" with our distinguished guest, Narendra Laljani. As a co-author of the chapter, management educator, consultant, and program director at Henley Business School, Laljani brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our discussion, illuminating the path for organizations aiming to navigate the treacherous waters of innovation and strategic adaptation. Key Highlights: Introduction to the Series [00:00:00]: We kick off the episode with gratitude towards our sponsor, Wazoku, for supporting the exploration of effective, sustainable innovation ecosystems. A brief overview sets the stage for our deep dive into overcoming toxic assumptions through market insight, highlighting the journey through previous series parts with Mike Tushman and Andy Binns. The Core Challenges [00:02:00]: Laljani and host Aidan McCullen discuss the dual challenges of the "inside-out" and "outside-in" perspectives that organizations face. Through captivating examples such as Encyclopaedia Britannica, Kodak, and Thomas Cook, we explore the pitfalls of success recipes and the importance of adapting to environmental changes. Narendra Laljani's Rich Experience [00:04:00]: Laljani shares his extensive background in corporate exploration, offering personal anecdotes and lessons learned from both successes and failures. His insights into leadership challenges and strategic execution are not to be missed. Overcoming Embedded Assumptions [00:05:00]: Delving into the metaphor of organizational DNA, we discuss how deeply embedded assumptions and beliefs shape corporate culture and decision-making processes, often to the detriment of innovation and growth. Mental Models and Industry Paradigms [00:09:00]: The conversation broadens to include the concept of mental models within organizations and entire industries, emphasizing the importance of challenging existing paradigms to uncover new opportunities. The Value of New Perspectives [00:12:00]: Highlighting the critical role of newcomers in injecting fresh thinking into stagnant environments, we discuss strategies for preserving and leveraging newness within corporate structures. A Framework for Innovation [00:14:00]: Laljani introduces a practical framework for challenging assumptions, derived from the work of C.K. Prahalad and Gary Hamel, offering listeners a tool for strategic innovation and thought provocation. Continuous Learning as a Competitive Edge [00:16:00]: The episode concludes with a powerful discussion on the importance of learning, unlearning, and relearning, underscoring continuous learning as the only sustainable competitive advantage in the future. Where to Find Us: Tune in to this compelling episode on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify to gain insights into overcoming toxic assumptions with market insight. For those looking to dive deeper into strategic innovation and corporate exploration, connect with Narendra Laljani on LinkedIn or explore the upcoming Strategic Innovation Program at Henley Business School.
Join us in 'Fit to Compete, Part 2' where Michael Beer, the renowned expert in corporate strategy, delves into the crucial elements of business innovation and transformation. This episode offers insightful discussions on strategic fitness, the power of honest conversations, and the roles of leadership and culture in driving organizational change. Featuring a case study on Becton Dickinson, Mike highlights the essentiality of aligning strategy with internal communication for corporate success. Perfect for professionals and leaders seeking guidance in the dynamic world of business." Main topics with timestamps: Strategic Fitness Process - [00:00:00] Long-Term Investment Challenges - [00:13:00] Impact of Company Culture and Leadership - [00:30:00] Role of Succession Planning - [00:43:00] Becton Dickinson Case Study - [00:51:00] Transformative Leadership and Values - [00:57:00] Innovation in Corporate Strategy - [01:03:00] Conclusion and Key Takeaways - [01:10:00] Articles mentioned in the episode: The Great Training Robbery Find Mike Beer:
Fit to Compete - Why Honest Conversations about Your Company’s Capabilities Are the Key to a Winning Strategy In part 1, we set the context for the book and discuss: Mike's background and inspiration for the book. The problem of organisational silence and how it hinders strategic execution and transformation The concept of strategic fitness and how it helps organizations align their strategy and culture The process and benefits of holding honest conversations with everyone in the organization The challenges and barriers of overcoming the silent killers, such as fear, hierarchy, and complacency The vision and courage to create a culture of corporate stewardship and continuous learning. Find Mike here: https://www.beermichael.com
Hunting Zones with Andrew Binns Brought to you by Wazoku, the Corporate Explorer series is designed to uncover the depth of insight and experience within corporations, beyond management gurus and academics. 🌐 Episode Description: Join Andrew Binns in this insightful episode of "Hunting Zones," where he explores the world of Corporate Explorers—innovative leaders who embark on the challenging journey of building new ventures within established organizations. In this episode, we delve into the crucial aspects of inspiring and guiding aspiring Corporate Explorers, offering actionable insights for success. 🚀 Episode Highlights: Finding Inspiration: Discover where aspiring Corporate Explorers should seek inspiration and how to ignite the passion to solve customer problems within established organizations. Guidance for Stepping Forward: Explore valuable guidance for encouraging Corporate Explorers to step forward and take on the challenge of building new ventures. Increasing Proposal Quality: Learn effective strategies to increase the odds of generating high-quality proposals that align with business strategy and attract senior sponsors' support. Getting Started: Uncover practical tips on how to get started on the challenging road of corporate innovation and guide the energy of budding innovators toward lucrative market opportunities. Hunting Zones Defined: Understand the concept of "hunting zones" as defined by Andrew Binss, which provide boundaries to innovative impulses, helping generate ideas in line with business strategy and more likely to attract investment. 🎯 Bounded Diversity Approach: Explore the concept of "bounded diversity" as a powerful approach to ideation within corporations. Learn how defining boundaries, or hunting zones, facilitates a free range of ideas, ensuring a strong connection to the business strategy and creating a win-win situation for idea generators and investors. 🔍 Case Study: Nvidia's Success Story: Delve into the success story of Nvidia, led by CEO Jensen Huang. Learn how the company shifted into new market areas, building a software ecosystem alongside its traditional semiconductor business. Discover how Huang strategically defined hunting zones in gaming, autonomous vehicles, enterprise computing, and scientific computing, guiding his team towards innovative solutions and significant growth. Tune in to "Hunting Zones with Andrew Binns" for a captivating exploration of corporate innovation, insightful strategies, and real-world success stories. Whether you're an aspiring Corporate Explorer or a business enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the dynamic landscape of corporate ventures. 🎧✨ Wazoku helps large organizations create effective, sustainable innovation ecosystems that accelerate efficiency gains and new value growth. It does this through intelligent enterprise software that connects and harnesses the power of employees, suppliers, start-ups, universities, and the unique Wazoku Crowd of 700,000+ global Problem Solvers. Wazoku calls this 'connected collective intelligence' Find Wazoku at www.Wazoku.com
Welcome to "The Seven Games of Leadership" by aolo Gallo. We embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation with Paolo Gallo, an expert in personal and professional development. In a world undergoing unprecedented changes, being the architects of our own change is more crucial than ever. Join us as Paolo introduces "The Seven Games of Leadership," a groundbreaking guide that invites listeners to reassess their priorities both professionally and personally. This episode is not about climbing the corporate ladder; it's about finding genuine satisfaction in what you do and making a positive impact on the world. Discover the seven key phases of personal and professional development, each designed to empower individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society. Paolo Gallo challenges the conventional notion of revolutionary change by advocating for co-designing and rebuilding paths that align with individual values and contribute to a broader sense of humanity and sustainable prosperity. Get ready for a dynamic discussion that encourages you to identify a career path aligned with your values and a purpose that transcends personal success. "The Seven Games of Leadership" equips you with practical tools and advice to navigate this transformative journey, enabling you to refocus your life, redefine your career, and actively engage with the issues shaping the world around you. Find Paolo here: https://www.paologallo.net #PaoloGallo #innovation #businessstrategy #leadership #leadershipinsights #businessinsights
Join us for "Dancing with Monsters," an episode that explores the fears and monsters that inhabit our personal and professional lives with Todd Dewett, author of the insightful book with the same title. This podcast delves into the transformative journey of overcoming fears, embracing imperfections, and building the confidence needed for success. In this episode, Todd unfolds the captivating tale of Joe, the protagonist on a mission to confront his fears. Listeners will discover how wearing masks and hiding behind excuses can be exhausting, and how authenticity and vulnerability are essential for personal and professional growth. Todd shares lessons from Joe's youth, highlighting the impact of failed leadership missions and the importance of sincerity over insincerity. The podcast explores the concept of fear and addresses the questions: What do you fear, and why do you fear it? Todd shares practical advice for overcoming fears, including identifying false constraints, building a support team, choosing perspective, and asking for help. Empathy emerges as a central theme, as Joe develops empathy for his team, and they reciprocate. The podcast culminates in discussing desirable behaviours, including open-mindedness, proactivity, and authenticity, which are intricately linked to creativity and innovation. As Todd concludes, he shares insights on the concept of "fit" in your career—how well who you are meshes with what you do. This podcast is an engaging exploration of the beauty in imperfections and the capability within each of us to create amazing work. Join Todd Dewett to embrace authenticity, kindness, vulnerability, humility, and the power of being the change in your own life. Connect with Todd Dewett: Episode Highlights: Unravelling the opening tale of Maria, Noah, and the toxic team, along with the intriguing character, Miles. Exploring Joe's journey, drawing on communication lessons from his grandfather's vampire training academy. Analyzing the impact of fear and failed leadership missions on personal and professional development. Discussing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy in overcoming fears and achieving success. Addressing thought-provoking questions: What do you fear? Why do you fear? Sharing practical advice for overcoming fears, including identifying false constraints, building a support team, and choosing perspective. Reflecting on desirable behaviors for personal and professional growth. Delving into the concept of "fit" in your career—aligning your personality, skills, and interests with job demands. Join the conversation and let's go dancing with monsters!
ChatGPT Welcome to part 2 of the Corporate Explorer series. In this episode, titled "Strategy Manifestos," join Andrew Binns as he delves into corporate exploration, sharing insights from the Corporate Explorer Fieldbook. Brought to you by Wazoku, the Corporate Explorer series is designed to uncover the depth of insight and experience within corporations, beyond the realm of management gurus and academics. In May 2022, Andy attended a conference at Bosch that sparked the inspiration for this episode, revealing the wealth of knowledge within corporations about corporate exploration. The episode kicks off with a discussion on turning high-level corporate statements into empowering Strategy Manifestos. Co-authored by long-time client Andreas Brandstetter, Chapter 1 explores the crucial role of manifestos in aligning senior leaders on strategic ambitions and communicating these ambitions effectively. Andy shares personal experiences as a corporate explorer, emphasizing the importance of a clear strategy. The Strategy Manifesto, while not a replacement for detailed strategy plans, makes explicit the company's strategic choices and provides the rationale for those decisions. Discover the key element of the manifesto – portfolio allocation. Learn how companies can change their approach to R&D investment to focus on cross-business priorities, including areas of withdrawal or deliberate non-entry. Moving on to the execution of the manifesto, Andy outlines five steps: developing a point of view, assembling facts and perspectives, drafting and iterating, addressing disagreements, and adapting for different audiences. The episode concludes with five powerful approaches for corporate explorers to trigger change within their organizations. From outside-in exploration to cultivating sponsors, each approach requires time and commitment but holds the potential to create bottom-up pressure that shifts action at the top. Tune in to "Strategy Manifestos" by Andrew Binns, part of the Corporate Explorer series sponsored by Wazoku, and gain actionable insights into driving innovation and strategy within your organization. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the uncharted territories of corporate excellence! For those interested in Wazoku, find Wazoku at www.wazoku.com
Welcome to the Corporate Explorer Series, your gateway to the dynamic world of corporate exploration! 🚀 Dive into the inaugural episode, where we delve into the transformative insights from the "Corporate Explorer Fieldbook" by Andrew Binns and Eugene Ivanov. Brought to you by Wazoku, a pioneer in cultivating effective, sustainable innovation ecosystems, this series features Michael Tushman, a leading academic, professor, and advisor, sharing his journey from the corporate frontier to academia. Discover Tushman's profound experiences with General Radio, a successful enterprise navigating market changes. Explore the pivotal questions on industry transitions, adaptability, and the application of structural ambidexterity. Learn the practical "how" in the Corporate Explorer Fieldbook, segmented into three key sections: Strategic Ambition, Innovation Disciplines, and Explore Organization and Leadership. Our gratitude to Wazoku, a catalyst for large organizations in creating innovation ecosystems. Wazoku's intelligent enterprise software fosters connected collective intelligence, uniting employees, suppliers, start-ups, universities, and a global crowd of 700,000+ problem solvers. Accelerate your understanding of corporate exploration and innovation! 🎙️ Find Wazoku at . Subscribe now and embark on a journey of connected collective intelligence! #CorporateExplorer #InnovationPodcast #ConnectedIntelligence #Wazoku
"3 Bio-Hack Devices for 2024." covers 3 devices I am trying out in 2024: Truvaga, Soaak, and Foodmarble. Truvaga Portable and requiring only a 2-minute session day and night, Truvaga calms stress conveniently and quickly through vagus nerve stimulation. Truvaga provides the calm required to conquer your day and get a better night’s sleep. https://www.truvaga.com SOAAK A mindfulness app using a “whole-person” approach to help reduce stress, decrease anxiety and boost energy. Soaak uses a clinically proven and scientifically backed approach: 1) Soothing sound frequency compositions to relax the body; 2) Daily Mindful Intention messages to reset the mind; and 3) 21-day immersion programs by global thought leaders to teach and inspire progress. https://www.soaak.com Foodmarble: Your Digestive Companion Experience the game-changing innovation of Foodmarble, a device designed to revolutionize the way you understand and manage your digestion. This portable breath analysis tool helps you decipher how your body responds to different foods, providing real-time insights into your digestive process. Witness the future of personalized nutrition as we delve into the capabilities of Foodmarble. https://foodmarble.com #BioHack2024 #TruvagaExperience #StressReliefTech #VagusNerveStimulation #CalmingInnovation #SleepBetterNaturally #SoaakMindfulness #WholePersonWellness #MindfulLiving #StressReduction #AnxietyRelief #EnergyBoost #SoothingSoundscapes #DailyMindfulIntentions #21DayTransformation #GlobalThoughtLeaders #FoodmarbleInnovation #DigestiveCompanion #PersonalizedNutrition #BreathAnalysisTech #GutHealthRevolution #WellnessTech2024 #FutureOfHealthcare #TechForWellBeing #BioHackingJourney #OptimizeYourLife #DigitalWellness #HealthTechRevolution
Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the science-based approach to healing painful joints with Scott Hogan, author of "Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints." Scott challenges the common belief that joint pain is an inevitable part of aging, offering insights into corrective exercise, sports nutrition, and joint health. Discover the paradigm shift that can transform the way you perceive exercise and joint health, paving the way for a resilient body. Scott lays the foundation for understanding the five primary causes of joint pain and explores the effectiveness of load training in resolving joint issues. Episode Highlights: Understanding the concept of "Built from Broken" and how setbacks become building blocks for a stronger body. The five primary causes of joint pain and strategies to prevent common injuries that trap individuals in the Pain/Injury Cycle. Debunking myths about stretching and exploring the significance of load training in resolving joint pain. Exploring mechanotransduction and how cells respond to mechanical stimuli in the body. The importance of muscle mass in aging, its impact on metabolic health, and resistance training as a practical approach. Addressing the contradiction in traditional weight training and the problems with bodybuilding routines. The five primary causes of joint pain and dysfunction: posture, movement quality, muscle imbalances, tendinopathy, and arthritis aging collagen degradation. Understanding different types of pain and a smarter approach to pain management. Insights into chronic pain development and the role of neuroplasticity. The three phases of inflammation and their relation to joint health. Exploring low inflammatory and low carb diets in managing inflammation. The role of exercise in decreasing inflammation and the benefits of resistance training. Supplements for joint health and dispelling common myths about their effectiveness. Strategies for resolving tendinopathy and understanding synovial fluid for joint lubrication. The concept of hydrodynamic pressure and synovitis in joint recovery. Factors that damage synovial fluid health in sedentary lifestyles and desk jobs. The importance of collagen synthesis in connective tissue health and its role in rebuilding joints. Connective tissue training principles for stronger joints and bones. The significance of heavy lifting for bone density and the role of energy loading in preventing injuries. Lifestyle factors that decrease collagen synthesis and five ways to increase collagen production. The podcast concludes with the crucial lesson of avoiding sedentary habits and weekend warrior activities to prevent joint injuries. Tune in to gain valuable insights into conquering joint pain and rebuilding your body with Scott Hogan's science-based approach. Don't miss this transformative discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and provides practical solutions for lasting joint health. Find Scott here: https://saltwrap.com
Welcome to "Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs" with Kaihan Krippendorff. In this podcast, we embark on a journey to explore the world of internal innovation, challenging the pervasive myth that entrepreneurship is the sole driver of innovation. Kaihan shares insights from his book and extensive research, revealing the six vital attributes that distinguish successful internal innovators. In the introductory episode, Kaihan reflects on his personal journey, delving into the realization that innovation can thrive within organizations, as exemplified by the success story of Jean Feiwel at MacMillan. T The podcast dives into a survey conducted with 150 innovators, exploring key questions about the conception, development, and commercialization of transformative ideas. Kaihan challenges assumptions, debunking the idea that entrepreneurs overshadow corporate intrapreneurship. He emphasizes the role of founders in creating systems that empower employees to bring ideas to life. The focus then shifts to the core attributes of the intrapreneur, exploring their ability to discover opportunities, evaluate and choose the right ones, take autonomous action, and mobilize resources. Kaihan introduces the concept of the "IN-OVATE" barriers, discussing how organizations unintentionally hinder innovation and offering solutions to overcome them. Chapters unfold, detailing stories of successful internal innovators, such as Jen Feiwal, and introducing tools like the strategy pyramid for focusing searches on organizational needs. The podcast explores the importance of maintaining intent, understanding organizational needs, managing options, and overcoming value blockers. The IDEAS acronym is unveiled, emphasizing the importance of creating a portfolio of options for innovation. The discussion delves into value blockers and how successful innovators navigate them, using examples like Xbox's journey. The tension between the traditional prove–plan–execute model and the innovative act–learn–build model is explored, showcasing the need for a paradigm shift in organizational thinking. Kaihan introduces the advanced test loop, building on John Boyd's OODA loop, and emphasises the significance of assembling a cross-functional team. Seven steps to build an effective team are outlined, including removing organizational friction, aligning around a goal, and establishing a rapid rhythm. The podcast concludes by discussing the complex political landscape of gaining support for new ideas, creating "islands of freedom" within organizations. Kaihan addresses the broader issue of employee disengagement and its economic and humanitarian implications, advocating for the reignition of creativity to foster growth and purpose. Join us in "Driving Innovation from Within" as we unravel the secrets of internal entrepreneurship and inspire a new wave of creative thinking within organizations. Find Kaihan ar www.kaihan.net
Welcome to part 2 of “Outthink the Competition: How Innovative Companies and Strategists See Options Others Ignore". We. are joined by the Master OutThinker, Kaihan Krippendorf. In this episode, we unravel the strategies that set apart the traditional playbook from the new playbook in the ever-evolving business landscape. In today's episode, we delve into the art of winning today's battleground to position yourself for success tomorrow, contrasting past strategies with the innovative approaches of today's outthinkers. Our spotlight case study features PillPack, a revolutionary prescription management system founded by TJ Parker. Discover how PillPack disrupted the traditional pharmacy model by placing the customer at the core of its design decisions, forcing competitors like CVS and Walgreens to reconsider their approach. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Sun Tzu, we explore the concept of coordinating the uncoordinated, where power is built without ownership. Learn how the shrinking of barriers transforms industry dynamics, allowing messages to be transmitted more quickly, reaching the right people, maintaining integrity, and fostering transparency. Chapter by chapter, we unravel strategic patterns, from forcing two-front battles to the importance of being good and building "moral force." Discover the ancient military roots of being good, echoing the words of Karl von Clausewitz and its relevance in today's business landscape. Join us as we explore the art of creating something out of nothing, dissecting the anatomy of strategy and understanding the successful habits of outthinkers. From mental time travel and attacking interconnected systems to disruptive mindsets and shaping perceptions, we unveil the secrets that set the innovators apart from the imitators. Find Kaihan here: #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Outthinkers #CompetitiveAdvantage #StrategicThinking #IndustryDisruption #Leadership #CaseStudy #Entrepreneurship #MarketTrends #BusinessInsights #FutureOfBusiness #DisruptiveTechnology #SuccessStrategies #CorporateLeadership #BusinessPodcast #ThoughtLeadership #StrategicPlanning #DigitalTransformation #WinningStrategies
We're thrilled to have a special return in our series as we reconnect with the visionary author of "Outthink the Competition," Kaihan Krippendorf! 📚✨ In this episode, we dive into the updated 2011 version of his groundbreaking book, exploring the power of outthinking the competition and the secrets to sustained success. 🔍🚀 🔥 Key Highlights: Unveiling the essence of "Outthink the Competition" in a 3-minute media segment: What sets outthinkers apart? Exploring an intriguing example of an outthinker that left competitors in the dust. 💡 Challenges for Outthinking Your Competition: Recognizing where rigidity has taken hold. Finding the elusive "fourth option" that others overlook. Evaluating the superiority of the new strategy. Slowing down competitors' ability to emulate your innovation. 🌐 Outthinking Google: Analyzing Google's success through the outthinker lens—how they broke the mold and created a competitive buffer. 🔄 Forces Reshaping the Competitive Landscape: Erosion of economies of scale. Proximity: Moving value closer to end-users. Acceleration: Radically reduced startup times. Ecosystem Development: The power of strategic partnerships. Autonomous Connected Devices: The game-changer powered by 5G. Self-organized Citizens and Customers: The democratization of information. Death of the middleman: Navigating the changing business landscape. Geopolitical Retrenchment: Shifting economic centers post-COVID-19. The Future of Work: Evolving work environments and hierarchies. Be Good: The rise of purpose-driven organizations. 🎙️ Join us for an enlightening discussion with Kaihan Krippendorf as we unravel the secrets to outthinking your competition and thriving in a rapidly evolving business world! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated with our latest insights.
Welcome to Part 2 of "The Way of Innovation" - Kaihan Krippendorff, where we delve into "The Way" – a journey through the strategic elements that shape the life cycle of innovation. In this episode, we explore the transformative stages of Wood, Fire, and Earth, guided by the wisdom of Sun Tzu and the strategic insights of Kaihan Krippendorff. Wood: Formation Sun Tzu once emphasized the power that comes from formation, comparing it to growing wood and crafting a bow. The Wood phase of innovation demands dedication and faith, as progress may seem slow. Kaihan draws parallels with historical challenges, such as combating scurvy in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, illustrating the importance of perseverance when innovation seems still. Discover the Three-Front Battle in this phase: convincing the organization, partners, and users. Learn about the seven tools that build resonance for your innovation, understanding that successful innovations break through resistance on a mental level. Fire: Breakout Once your innovation has formed its structure and attracted key supporters, it crosses the tipping point and enters the "Fire" phase. This is a chaotic yet pivotal stage, where speed, creativity, and understanding competitive behaviour are crucial. Kaihan shares principles such as postponing competitive response, shifting from strategy to tactics, and seizing the unexpected. Examples from Under Armour and Gatorade provide valuable insights into navigating this dynamic phase. Earth: Consolidation The journey through Fire is not complete without successful consolidation in the Earth phase. Companies that navigate Fire but fail at Earth risk losing ownership. Kaihan emphasizes the shift from a fast-paced, unorthodox movement to a more stable stance. Consolidating gains involves slowing the erosion of time and erecting new defenses, as illustrated by the example of Philips and the CD ROM. Understand the importance of reinvention, as the cycle repeats itself. Discover how successful innovations can lock in clients, lock out competition, or lock up resources. Be wary of success, as complacency and arrogance can set in. Learn from the experiences of companies like Infosys, and follow the advice of Carlos Ghosn to avoid letting success mark the end of your story. Join us in exploring the strategic shifts required for long-term success, as Kaihan unveils the secrets to prevent your innovation from running away and shares the final quote that ties together intuition and strategic decision-making. Tune in to unlock the wisdom that will guide your organization's creative flow. #InnovationStrategy #BusinessInsights #StrategicShifts #KaihanKrippendorff
Explore the depths of ancient wisdom and innovation on "Unlocking Ancient Wisdom: The Way of Innovation with Kaihan Krippendorff and Aidan McCullen." 🌟 Join Kaihan and Aidan as they delve into the intricacies of business strategy, leadership, and change management, drawing inspiration from Taoist, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Discover the transformative power of the five stages of innovation—Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth—unveiled by Kaihan Krippendorff. 🔄 Gain insights into the interplay between the material and immaterial worlds, the endless cycle of creation and destruction, and the three primal powers—Heaven, Earth, and Man—that drive change. Embark on a journey through ancient frameworks like the I Ching and Tao Te Ching, unravelling the dance between two parallel worlds and the timeless wisdom that has shaped innovation for centuries. Uncover the linguistic nuances that shape physical reality, exploring the impact of visions, missions, and strategies on material outcomes. Kaihan and Aidan dissect reactions using the Buddhist five aggregates framework, offering invaluable insights into overcoming barriers to innovation. Join us for compelling stories, including the tales of Puma, Reebok, and the Fosbury flop, as we navigate the Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth stages of innovation. 🚀 Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or change enthusiast, this podcast provides a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of the modern world. Tune in to "Unlocking Ancient Wisdom: The Way of Innovation" for leadership insights, success strategies, and knowledge-sharing that transcends time. 🎙️ Find Kaihan here: www.Kaihan.net
"Strategic Mastery Unveiled: Decoding The Thirty-Six Stratagems with Prof. Kaihan Krippendorff" Description: Explore the fascinating world of strategic thinking with Professor Kaihan Krippendorff, a renowned Columbia Business School expert and OutThinker Network's founder. In this enlightening 4-part podcast series, Prof. Krippendorff delves into the timeless wisdom of The Thirty-Six Stratagems, an ancient Chinese text offering a toolkit for creative thinking in various contexts. Uncover the strategic brilliance of historical military geniuses like Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon Bonaparte, who achieved victories through strength and creativity. Prof. Krippendorff shares how The Thirty-Six Stratagems, a compilation of metaphors, provides a comprehensive vocabulary of competition, unveiling unexpected plans for success in negotiations, mergers, and more since 2003. In Part 1, explore the origin story of The Thirty-Six Stratagems and gain insights into the first four laws, including the powerful concept of Yin Yang Polarity. Discover how embracing balance and complexity can give your business a competitive edge. Part 2 delves into Wu Wei, or "going with the flow," as Prof. Krippendorff shares real-world applications of the first fourteen stratagems. Learn to catch your competitors off-guard, stage small attacks for strategic insights, and seize opportunities in moments of apparent weakness. Part 3 introduces Wu Chang, emphasizing the importance of continuous change. Understand the difference between Eastern and Western views of change and explore how companies like Qualcomm, Whole Foods, and Walmart make decisions that lead to initial losses but set the stage for future victories. Finally, in Part 4, delve into Shang Bing Wu Bing, the art of indirect action. Prof. Krippendorff unravels the mysteries behind the last seven stratagems, revealing how companies like Legend (Lenovo), Logitech, and others have strategically navigated alliances, created facades, and leveraged indirect actions for success. Join us on this strategic journey as we unlock the secrets of The Thirty-Six Stratagems and apply ancient wisdom to modern business challenges. Don't miss this enlightening series that promises to reshape your approach to strategy and innovation. Subscribe now for a masterclass in strategic thinking! Find Kaihan here:
ChatGPT Welcome to the finale of the Theodore Modis podcast series. In this insightful episode titled "Conquering Uncertainty: Understanding Corporate Cycles and Positioning Your Company to Survive the Changing Environment," our guest, the author of "Conquering Uncertainty: Understanding Corporate Cycles and Positioning Your Company to Survive the Changing Environment," delves into the science of anticipating turning points in business with precision. The discussion explores the natural pattern of substitutions in markets, emphasizing the importance of understanding S-shaped patterns in transitions between products, services, and technologies. The podcast highlights the significance of recognizing low-growth periods during major business transitions and the pitfalls of wishful thinking in minimizing these phases. Drawing parallels to the natural seasons, the podcast breaks down the business cycle into Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall/Autumn. Each season is characterized by unique challenges and opportunities, offering valuable insights for executives navigating their companies through various stages. The metaphor is extended to the BCG Matrix, providing a fresh perspective on growth dynamics. Listeners are treated to a detailed exploration of each season, from the survival-focused Winter to the strategic excellence of Summer, and the introspective, transformative aspects of Fall/Autumn. The episode discusses the author's new BCG Matrix version, aligning it with the metaphor of seasons to provide a comprehensive understanding of business evolution over time. The podcast concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the right strategies for different seasons, including divestment and acquisition strategies during periods of chaos and abundance. The guest shares insights on DEC's management decisions during challenging times, emphasizing the need for adaptability and transformation in the face of economic downturns. Join us in this engaging episode as we unravel the mysteries of corporate cycles and gain valuable insights from the author of "Conquering Uncertainty: Understanding Corporate Cycles and Positioning Your Company to Survive the Changing Environment." Thank you for tuning in! 00:00:00.000 Introduction and Quote on Conquering Uncertainty 00:02:33.238 Just-in-Time Action and its Evolution 00:04:43.489 Using Seasons as an Analogy for Segmenting the Life Cycle 00:07:04.093 Selection Process and Hiring the Right People for Winter 00:09:02.723 Graphical Illustration of Horses and Cars Substitution 00:11:32.271 Splitting of Arthur Anderson and the Seasons of an Organization 00:14:34.757 The Need for Differentiation to Influence S-Curve Evolution 00:18:53.655 The Concept of Seasons in the Business Environment 00:21:08.212 Exploring the Characteristics of Winter in an Organization 00:22:21.956 The Power of Redesign and Fundamental Change 00:24:18.095 Transitioning from Winter to Spring: Nursing and Continuous Improvement 00:27:19.426 Drifting from Spring to Summer: Specialists to Bureaucrats 00:34:03.063 Understanding the different aspects of summer in business growth. 00:45:07.259 The Challenge of Company Reorganization Find Theodore here: http://www.growth-dynamics.com/default.asp?page=books
In today's episode, we continue our exploration of the groundbreaking work of Theodore Modis as we delve into "An S-Shaped Adventure Part 3." In this installment, we tackle the concept of "Just-In-Time Replacement," a strategy near and dear to marketers' hearts. Discover the delicate balance between launching new products too closely together, potentially frustrating customers, and delaying replacements, risking a loss of market share to competitors. We explore the critical question: When is the optimal moment to introduce change in an ongoing natural growth process? We break down the science behind the "cascading S-curves," revealing the quantitative rule for achieving just-in-time product replacement. Explore how these nested S-curves influence industries, product families, and basic technologies, with each level sharing a common life cycle pattern but differing in duration. Delve into various scenarios, including the lifecycles of products, product families, basic technologies, and the overarching economy. Understand the power of estimating overall saturation from life-cycle trends, providing insights into the growth potential of various entities within the market. The episode explores the author's experiences in analyzing S-curves in different industries, from aircraft to DEC, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of market evolution. We unravel the intriguing Volterra-Lotka equation, which mathematically represents predator-prey interactions and their effects on the dynamics of ecosystems. We discuss how this equation relates to the business world and the actions companies can take to alter their competitive landscape. Explore various types of interactions between species and industries, from pure competition to predator-prey relationships, and understand how these dynamics play out in the business world. The episode takes a deep dive into the concept of competition management and how the nature of competition can be transformed over time. Discover fascinating real-world examples of shifts in competitive roles and how they impact industries and products. Find Theodore here: 00:00:00.000 Ponderings and Recap: S-Curves and Rabbit Metaphor 00:02:56.574 Genetic Modification of Business and Advertising Strategies 00:05:46.855 Optimum Time to Launch a Replacement Product and Harmonic Oscillator 00:10:34.227 Advice for Innovators Joining a Company 00:12:28.591 Understanding Nested S Curves and Product Life Cycles 00:21:40.995 Strategy department's role in analyzing and giving orders 00:23:31.432 Different types of relationships in business dynamics explained 00:32:13.713 Exploring New Topics and Directions
In today's podcast, we're delving deeper into the follow-up to the groundbreaking book, "Predictions: Society's Telltale Signature Reveals the Past and Forecasts the Future." This sequel takes us on an exciting journey, offering a fresh perspective on understanding society and ourselves by employing scientific principles to forecast social phenomena. But that's not all; we're also tackling the daring task of revisiting the predictions made two decades ago and comparing them to real-world data—a step forecasters typically shy away from. And to sweeten the deal, this book introduces many new, relevant topics that have emerged recently. Stay tuned for an enlightening exploration of these intriguing insights! Find Theodore here: 00:00:00.355 Introduction and Recap of Part One 00:02:00.301 Growth Potential in China and India 00:10:23.649 Synthetic Rubber: Exceptional Growth During the War 00:12:32.440 Anticipating New Product Introductions and Disease Trajectories 00:15:45.440 Cardiovascular vs. Cancer: Competing Diseases 00:17:49.360 Competing Travel Means: Cars, Trains, and Planes 00:20:01.429 Competition for Energy: Fuel and Share Growth 00:22:13.924 The Fuel Conundrum: Fluctuations and Fracking 00:25:08.739 The Succession of S-curves in Energy Consumption 00:27:17.544 Subjective vs Concrete Variables in Econometrics 00:28:49.043 The Breakdown of Data Agreement in Electricity Production
Today's book is a stand-alone sequel to "Predictions: Society's Telltale Signature Reveals the Past and Forecasts the Future", which provided a new way of understanding society and ourselves by applying scientific concepts to predicting social phenomena. In addition to taking up the challenge of confronting the predictions made 20 years ago with actual data-something, forecasters generally refrain from doing so; the book includes many new topics that became relevant more recently. 00:00:00.013 Introduction to the book "Predictions: Twenty Years Later" 00:02:43.026 Theodore Modus shares his career transition and inspiration for writing 00:09:55.747 Natural Laws and Decision Making 00:14:03.796 The Primordial Growth Curve in the Universe 00:16:18.280 Applying the S-Curve Model to Organizations and Species 00:24:05.759 Auto Regulation: The Impact of Speed Limits on Accident Rates 00:25:36.619 Invariance: Stability in deaths and accidents 00:28:25.448 Expanding in space is natural and follows invariance 00:30:28.941 Easy come, easy go: Growth curves and organization lifespan 00:32:53.823 Natural growth curves and the wisdom of slow growth 00:34:52.599 The golden mean of growth: avoiding deviations and imbalances 00:38:09.907 Mapping Types of Competition in a Business Environment 00:40:07.453 S-Curves in Creativity: Schumann and Mozart's Compositions 00:44:14.960 The Complicated Beginning and the Limits of Growth Find Theodore here: http://www.growth-dynamics.com/default.asp?page=books
In 2020, the World Economic Forum estimated that AI might destroy 85 million jobs by 2025. A 2022 study by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that between 9 and 47% of jobs could be automated, particularly jobs requiring lower education levels or more routine tasks. Not surprisingly, workers, particularly low-skilled ones, perceive automation—specifically robots—as threatening their jobs. Fear and resentment toward job-stealing machines are not new. Throughout the series of overlapping industrial revolutions in history, many jobs were indeed diminished or replaced by machines. Yet, other jobs were created over time. Prof Yossi Sheffi shares his thoughts on the future of work and workers. We welcome back Professor Yossi Sheffi for the finale of our series on his book, "The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work." 00:00:00.000 The Impact of Automation on Jobs 00:02:39.488 The Fifth Industrial Revolution and Amplifying Human Creativity 00:03:46.708 Job Creation and Unemployment Rates 00:06:23.573 The Slow Pace of Job Displacement and Regulation 00:09:00.668 Technology Always Wins, Companies Must Invest in Workers' Skills 00:11:47.371 Negotiating for Skill Upgrades in the Advanced AI World 00:14:13.311 Regulation as a Short-Term Game, Reinvesting in Skills 00:16:12.024 The Impact of Automation on Logistics Jobs 00:17:26.473 The Rise of Autonomous Tracking and Workforce Preparation 00:19:36.312 The Impact of Model T on Job Creation 00:21:40.769 The Three Stages of Job Transformation: De-skilling, Scaling, Elimination 00:24:40.238 Job Changes and Creation in Automation 00:27:13.249 AI and Automation: Journalists' Fears and Future Job Opportunities 00:35:49.159 The Importance of Purpose After Retirement 00:36:50.790 The Importance of Investing in the Future 00:40:07.188 Staying Relevant in an Evolving Job Market 00:44:16.591 The Social Dimension of Automated Jobs 00:47:35.298 Embracing Change and Adapting to Working with Machines That HBR article Yossi mentions:
Part 2 covers the “Further Complexity and Challenges” of supply chains, and you explore how the last 50 years have added even more complexity. This part covers the rising demand for goods and the increasing consumer expectations for fast, perfect delivery services. 00:00:00.751 Introduction: Further Complexity and Challenges in Supply Chains 00:01:41.748 The Evolution of Industrial Revolutions 00:14:39.859 Short-term Focus of Wall Street and Cost Cutting 00:16:51.371 Ethical Companies with Veto Power in Supply Chain 00:19:05.497 Complexity of Supply Chain Leads to Lack of Transparency 00:22:18.074 The Hidden Structure of Supply Chains Revealed 00:22:58.371 Supplier Secrecy and Business Management 00:24:55.140 The Horsemeat Scandal: Lack of Awareness 00:26:35.611 IKEA's Past Controversies and Sustainability Efforts 00:29:55.209 The Function of Free Trade Zones 00:35:23.620 The Dilemma of Climate Change and Consumer Behavior 00:39:22.406 VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity in Supply Chains 00:41:55.300 Moving Final Production Step to Vietnam for Political Reasons 00:42:27.457 Environmental concerns and reliance on Chinese materials 00:45:22.956 Costly Investments in Emergency Operations and Drills 00:48:11.291 The Success Story of Private Equity and Innovation 00:50:47.965 The Bullwhip Effect: Supplier Reactions and Market Fluctuations Mentioned by Yossi: In a visit to MIT, FedEx founder Frederick Smith shares thoughts on innovation:
Today’s book explains why supply chains are complicated to operate (and getting more challenging!). Fortunately, future managers can employ a combination of suitably educated employees and digital technology to manage ever-higher complexity successfully. People and companies can use digital technologies to make themselves more efficient and more effective in addressing the expanding and changing needs of the planet. Our guest is the author of a 1985 textbook on transportation networks and eight management books dealing with supply chain resilience, sustainability, and industrial clustering; we welcome the author of The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work, we welcome Professor Yossi Sheffi. 00:00:00.067 The Challenges of Operating Supply Chains 00:03:23.626 The Complexity of Supply Chains and Appreciation for Efforts 00:05:21.979 The Complexity of Global Supply Chains 00:06:57.421 Complexity of Supply Chains in Automobile Industry 00:13:35.997 The Surprising Complexity of the Banana Supply Chain 00:18:23.385 The Supply Chain: Synchronizing Supply and Demand 00:24:35.818 Unforeseen Impacts: How Disruptions Ripple Through the Chain 00:30:00.944 Supply Chain Managers: Victims of their own Success 00:32:40.419 Insights on Outsourcing and Offshoring in China 00:33:34.670 China's Rise as a Manufacturing Powerhouse 00:38:56.587 Mysterious Fibers Replacing Materials in Airplanes 00:39:11.269 China's Dominance in Bonding Agents and Rare Earth Materials 00:40:52.177 The Unpleasant Choices in Balancing Priorities 00:43:40.989 Outsourcing, Offshoring, and the Complexity of Supply Chains 00:51:38.755 The Complex and Efficient Manufacturing of Cheap T-Shirts 00:53:42.528 Conspicuous Consumption and Food Waste in the United States
Gautam Mukunda is an internationally recognized expert in leadership and innovation. He often jokes that his life’s ambition is to have the world’s most confusing resume and that he’s most of the way there. Gautam is a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership, Senior Advisor to America’s Frontier Fund, the author of Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter (Harvard Business Review Press, 2012) and Picking Presidents: How To Make The Most Consequential Decision in the World (University of California Press, 2022), and the host of Nasdaq’s podcast World Reimagined with Gautam Mukunda. Gautam has been a professor at Harvard Business School and Distinguished Visiting Professor at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University. He was Head of Research at Rose Park Advisors, a specialized investment firm founded by his mentor Clayton Christensen, that invests using the theories of disruptive innovation. He has published articles in Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy, Security Studies, Slate, Fast Company, Parameters, Politics and the Life Sciences, and Systems and Synthetic Biology on topics including leadership, reforming the financial sector, military innovation, network-centric warfare, the security and economic implications of synthetic biology, and the TV show Mad Men. His work has been profiled in the New York Times, Atlantic, New Yorker, Economist, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and on All Things Considered. He is the Exclusive Leadership Consultant to U.S. Soccer. Find
To truly profit from disruption, an enterprise must be prepared to manage increasingly short windows of profitability, scaling up rapidly as customers embrace the new all at once, then scaling down nearly as fast when demand declines. Paul Nunes is the global managing director for thought leadership at Accenture Research. He leads the company in developing ground-breaking insights into technology and strategic business change. He is co-author of three books, Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation, Jumping the S-Curve: How to Beat the Growth Cycle, Get on Top, and Stay There, and Mass Affluence: 7 New Rules of Marketing to Today’s Consumers. It has been an absolute pleasure learning from him. 00:00:00.256 Introduction and Overview of the Series Finale 00:11:25.254 Creating a Company that Values Innovators 00:16:20.936 Balancing Wall Street Expectations and Innovation Goals 00:18:31.172 Jeff Bezos' Approach to Investor Relations 00:21:14.030 Managing Wall Street vs Managing to Wall Street 00:22:46.440 Effective Communication and Leadership in Challenging Times 00:32:40.338 Predicting Heart Attacks and Improving Sleep Patterns 00:36:12.004 The Profound Importance of Cell Phones 00:40:47.441 Companies Breaking New Ground through Strategies and Resource Allocation 00:45:35.337 Jio's success in leveraging 4G technology 00:48:06.392 Final thoughts
Pivot to the Future is for leaders who seek to turn the existential threats of today and tomorrow into sustainable growth, with the courage to understand that a wise pivot strategy is not a one-time event but a commitment to a future of perpetual reinvention, where one pivot is followed by the next and the next. Based on Accenture's own experience of reinventing itself in the face of disruption, the company's real-world client work, and a rigorous two-year study of thousands of businesses across 30 industries, Pivot to the Future reveals methodical and bold moves for finding and releasing new sources of trapped value-unlocked by bridging the gap between what is technologically possible and how technologies are being used. The freed value enables companies to reinvent their legacy and current and new businesses simultaneously.00:00:00.256 Harnessing Disruption: A Strategy for Future Relevance00:03:08.439 Extending the Horizons: Balancing Old, Now, and New Businesses00:11:22.493 The importance of a visionary CEO and leadership team00:15:16.543 Majority of profits go to reinforcing existing businesses00:19:15.760 Old trees provide shade and protection for the next generation00:21:06.756 Conventional Wisdom vs New Wisdom: Exiting vs Exploiting Old Businesses00:28:00.496 The Fallacy of Cash Cows in Rapidly Changing Markets00:31:49.016 The Challenges of Electric Cars and Hybrid Technology00:43:01.017 The Trapped Value Gap: Turning Disruption into Opportunity00:47:41.371 Societal Value: How Society Benefits from Digital Transformation00:49:00.914 The Evolution of Customer Segments and Channels
In keeping with the metaphor of astronomy’s Big Bang theory, Paul named the four stages of the shark fin after critical events in the creation and predicted the end of our known universe. Let’s get into the four stages: The Singularity, The Big Bang, The Big Crunch and Entropy. Paul unpacks the rules that prop up these four stages. 00:00:00.769 Introduction and Overview of "Four Phases of Big Bang Disruption" 00:03:14.786 Importance of Truth Tellers and Pinpoint Market Entry 00:11:11.771 From Idea to Product: Rapid Sales Success 00:15:34.394 The Importance of Being First in a Competitive Market 00:17:00.996 The concept of bullet time in movies explained 00:19:11.133 The need to anticipate how incumbents will slow time 00:20:34.611 The Strategic Thinking in Chess and Business 00:30:44.407 Recognizing Industry Shifts: The iPod and Toshiba Hard Drive 00:35:05.831 Phillips' Transition to LED Bulbs and Exiting the Lighting Business 00:38:39.902 Profiting from the Wreckage: Escape Your Own Black Hole 00:41:02.475 The challenges of transitioning and maintaining customer commitments 00:44:31.607 Moving on from the past and finding new opportunities
We continue our series with Paul Nunes. This is part 2 of Big Bang Disruption, where we dive into the Shark Fin and look at Nintendo, Regulation, Pinball and more.
00:00:00.000 The birth of a new company in the face of disruption 00:02:42.027 The impact of heavy regulation on industries and innovation 00:10:32.944 The value and promise of smart talent placement 00:14:05.668 The life cycle stages and business strategy adaptation 00:16:26.230 The shift from bell curve to shark fin curve in sales 00:19:26.977 Saturation and the importance of inventory management 00:21:47.284 The Challenge of Optimising Sales and Market Demand 00:24:22.756 Balancing Inventory and Strategic Shortages 00:25:35.386 The Challenge of Competitors in a Powerful Marketplace 00:30:08.325 The Impact of Production and Overproduction on Sales 00:34:41.138 The Challenge of Innovation and Versioning Problem 00:45:20.894 The Importance of Apple's Ecosystem and Interoperability
We have entered a fourth stage of innovation— the era of Big Bang Disruption. The new disrupters attack existing markets not just from the top, bottom, and sides but from all three at once. By tying their products to the exponential growth and falling costs of new technologies, their offerings can be simultaneously better, cheaper, and more customized. Not just for one group of users, but for all (or nearly all) customers. This isn’t disruptive innovation. It’s devastating innovation. 00:00:00.000 The Evolution of Innovation: Addressing Disruption 00:02:36.657 Three Styles of Innovation: Traditional, Cost, and Blue Ocean 00:06:23.894 Simplifying Business Strategies: Differentiation, Cost, and Customer Focus 00:07:20.966 The Challenge of Competing with Better Products 00:17:12.447 Leveraging cameras for innovative bottle tracking technology 00:19:56.153 The cost advantage of digital products and services 00:23:54.145 The phenomenon of better and cheaper innovation in various industries 00:26:44.172 The Impact of Information Spread and Market Realities 00:34:52.300 The Importance of Meeting Customer Breakthrough Points 00:36:20.074 Introduction to the concept of disciplined innovation 00:38:56.498 The power of recombining components in innovation 00:39:26.799 The Rise of Drones: A Phenomenon Explained 00:42:13.962 Rapid Fire Experiments and the Democratization of Customer Insight 00:47:26.683 Information and Access: The Challenges of Finding Information 00:49:04.340 The Power of Low Cost Components 00:49:31.700 Putting Screens on Refrigerators - Why Not? 00:52:04.248 Exponential Technologies Drive Down the Cost of R&D 00:54:40.337 The Challenge of Finding the Threshold for Product Success 00:57:51.377 Broadening Horizons and Taking Time to Think for Workplace Change
Paul Nunes has found that what matters is not just climbing your current S-curve, which is what you do to reach the top of a single successful business. Instead, he emphasises the equal importance of the moves you must make to your next business: making the jump to your future S-curve. His book reveals crucial insights for making such transitions, including: * Why traditional strategic planning won't allow you to find the "big-enough" market insights that are critical to superior performance * Why your top team must be refreshed before performance starts to wane * Why you need much more talent than you think, especially "serious talent" that will find you worthy of their time We welcome back for Par 2, “Jumping the S-Curve: How to Beat the Growth Cycle, Get on Top, and Stay There”, Paul Nunes. 00:00:00.094 Introduction and Importance of Recognizing Stall Points 00:01:51.468 The Real Question: Where Are You in Your Products? 00:09:00.634 Shifting Focus from Cool Phone Features to Reliable Networks 00:12:42.280 Potential Impact of 20% Price Increase on Buyers 00:12:49.050 The Power of Pricing and Competitors 00:15:46.209 The Importance of Scaling and Servicing Demand 00:19:14.833 Strategic Flexibility and Divestment for High Performers 00:23:15.986 The Danger of Fixating on Efficiency and Cost Management 00:25:00.592 Focusing on current success, time to think about next steps 00:29:03.240 The importance of seeing the bigger picture and avoiding tunnel vision 00:32:45.856 Waiting too long for the next big move 00:35:03.439 The Challenge of Technological Obsolescence 00:38:50.137 The Need for Resale Markets and Recycling 00:42:11.000 Letting Go of Stranded Assets in Business 00:46:44.796 Borrowing vs. Profits: Paying off the Mortgage 00:50:47.794 Add-Centric Strategy: Edge of the Organization and Edge of Chaos 00:57:29.565 The Nature of Strategic Transitions and Leadership Selection 01:02:34.211 Changing Management Succession and Ownership of Capabilities 01:05:34.274 Establishing Hotbed Conditions for Talent Development 01:10:28.171 Investing in People and Building Capable Teams
Paul Nunes has found that what matters is not just climbing your current S-curve, which is what you do to reach the top of a single successful business. Instead, he emphasises the equal importance of the moves you must make to your next business: making the jump to your future S-curve. His book reveals crucial insights for making such transitions, including: * Why traditional strategic planning won't allow you to find the "big-enough" market insights that are critical to superior performance * Why your top team must be refreshed before performance starts to wane * Why you need much more talent than you think, especially "serious talent" that will find you worthy of their time We welcome back for Par 2, “Jumping the S-Curve: How to Beat the Growth Cycle, Get on Top, and Stay There”, Paul Nunes.
00:00:00.094 Introduction and Importance of Recognizing Stall Points
00:01:51.468 The Real Question: Where Are You in Your Products?
00:09:00.634 Shifting Focus from Cool Phone Features to Reliable Networks
00:12:42.280 Potential Impact of 20% Price Increase on Buyers
00:12:49.050 The Power of Pricing and Competitors
00:15:46.209 The Importance of Scaling and Servicing Demand
00:19:14.833 Strategic Flexibility and Divestment for High Performers
00:23:15.986 The Danger of Fixating on Efficiency and Cost Management
00:25:00.592 Focusing on current success, time to think about next steps
00:29:03.240 The importance of seeing the bigger picture and avoiding tunnel vision
00:32:45.856 Waiting too long for the next big move
00:35:03.439 The Challenge of Technological Obsolescence
00:38:50.137 The Need for Resale Markets and Recycling
00:42:11.000 Letting Go of Stranded Assets in Business
00:46:44.796 Borrowing vs. Profits: Paying off the Mortgage
00:50:47.794 Add-Centric Strategy: Edge of the Organization and Edge of Chaos
00:57:29.565 The Nature of Strategic Transitions and Leadership Selection
01:02:34.211 Changing Management Succession and Ownership of Capabilities
01:05:34.274 Establishing Hotbed Conditions for Talent Development
01:10:28.171 Investing in People and Building Capable Teams
Paul Nunes has found that what matters is not just climbing your current S-curve, which is what you do to reach the top of a single successful business. Instead, he emphasises the equal importance of the moves you must make to your next business: making the jump to your future S-curve. His book reveals crucial insights for making such transitions, including: * Why traditional strategic planning won't allow you to find the "big-enough" market insights that are critical to superior performance * Why your top team must be refreshed before performance starts to wane * Why you need much more talent than you think, especially "serious talent" that will find you worthy of their time We welcome “Jumping the S-Curve: How to Beat the Growth Cycle, Get on Top, and Stay There”, Paul Nunes. In this episode, we discuss 00:00:00.000 Filling the Gap: Repeated Peaks of Business Performance 00:06:38.522 The Origin: Defining High-Performance Business 00:09:34.223 Kroger's Mistake: Not Investing in the Future 00:12:23.282 Creating Sustained Value and Jumping an S-Curve 00:16:49.711 The Nature of S-Curves and Technology's Impact 00:20:07.341 Jumping Three Curves Simultaneously: A Mind-Blowing Challenge 00:23:44.811 The Zenith Example: Jumping S-Curves or Getting Left Behind 00:26:29.471 The Importance of Big Hairy Audacious Goals 00:28:26.303 The Problem with BHAG and Matching Aspirations to Capabilities 00:34:11.000 The Importance of Listening to Insights and Sourcing Strategy 00:38:48.440 Average and low performers rely on their phones too much 00:41:53.306 The missed step of Apple with iTunes and the acquisition of Beats 00:44:59.325 Balancing short-term profits and investing in future waves 00:48:20.841 Balancing streaming profits and investing in new content creation 00:50:59.949 Surprising Price Difference in India 00:51:06.609 Scaling too hastily can lead to problems 00:54:16.844 The importance of understanding what creates value before scaling 01:00:30.502 Designing with shared components in automotive industry 01:03:32.600 Price point and competence before scaling in consumer products 01:06:29.449 Collecting vinyl records and now books
"Priorities are determined by the relative strengths of your needs in relation to the range of opportunities afforded by your current circumstances." - Mark Solms. In his book, "Homo Deus", Yuval Noah Harari explains that lawns offered no practical value - they weren't used for grazing animals or growing food. The size and neatness of the lawn became an undeniable symbol of status, a peacock display of wealth that couldn't be imitated. Devoting precious land or time to a lawn was unthinkable for peasants. For them, a 'lawn', if they had any, was not for relaxation but for survival, used to grow food. This historical nugget came to mind recently as I spoke to Neuropsychologist and author of 'The Hidden Spring', Mark Solms. Mark explains that needs and actions are interconnected and must be prioritized based on urgency. For example, we become aware of the need to go to the bathroom when it becomes urgent, a concept referred to as "latchkey urgency". This concept of prioritising needs also applies to organisations, which must determine critical needs based on their current circumstances. For example, I briefly worked as head of Innovation in a large bureaucratic organisation. I should have done my homework on the organisation and presumed we could foster a culture of innovation. However, I soon realised the reality of this week's Thursday Thought. You must also prioritise in an organisation. You cannot paint #innovation over the rust of a toxic culture. You must first tend to the "cultural lawn" before adding the innovative decor. This is even more pronounced if an organisation is fighting for survival. In "Organisational Fight or Flight Mode", businesses tend to double down on what we already know and become resistant to anything new. Research from former Innovation Show guest Bruce Lipton provides an interesting parallel. His work shows that cells switch between 'protection and' growth modes' based on the surrounding environment and signals from the environment, body, and brain. When a cell perceives a threatening environment, it focuses on protection, thus preventing growth. Conversely, the cell thrives in a non-threatening environment, promoting growth. The same can be applied to humans and their work environments. In a psychological climate of fear, people are less likely to take creative risks or invest in long-term planning. However, when the environment is supportive and non-threatening, individuals are more likely to thrive, plan, and grow. This is where the privilege of having a 'private lawn' comes into play. The 'private lawn' is the ability to have the time and space to plan, think and grow. For some of us, daily survival consumes all our time and energy, leaving no room for strategic thinking or planning. As business leaders, creating an environment where everyone can access their 'private lawn' - a space for growth, planning, and forward-thinking is crucial. However, we must also plan by priority.
"Priorities are determined by the relative strengths of your needs in relation to the range of opportunities afforded by your current circumstances." - Mark Solms. In his book, "Homo Deus", Yuval Noah Harari explains that lawns offered no practical value - they weren't used for grazing animals or growing food. The size and neatness of the lawn became an undeniable symbol of status, a peacock display of wealth that couldn't be imitated. Devoting precious land or time to a lawn was unthinkable for peasants. For them, a 'lawn', if they had any, was not for relaxation but for survival, used to grow food. This historical nugget came to mind recently as I spoke to Neuropsychologist and author of 'The Hidden Spring', Mark Solms. Mark explains that needs and actions are interconnected and must be prioritized based on urgency. For example, we become aware of the need to go to the bathroom when it becomes urgent, a concept referred to as "latchkey urgency". This concept of prioritising needs also applies to organisations, which must determine critical needs based on their current circumstances. For example, I briefly worked as head of Innovation in a large bureaucratic organisation. I should have done my homework on the organisation and presumed we could foster a culture of innovation. However, I soon realised the reality of this week's Thursday Thought. You must also prioritise in an organisation. You cannot paint #innovation over the rust of a toxic culture. You must first tend to the "cultural lawn" before adding the innovative decor. This is even more pronounced if an organisation is fighting for survival. In "Organisational Fight or Flight Mode", businesses tend to double down on what we already know and become resistant to anything new. Research from former Innovation Show guest Bruce Lipton provides an interesting parallel. His work shows that cells switch between 'protection and' growth modes' based on the surrounding environment and signals from the environment, body, and brain. When a cell perceives a threatening environment, it focuses on protection, thus preventing growth. Conversely, the cell thrives in a non-threatening environment, promoting growth. The same can be applied to humans and their work environments. In a psychological climate of fear, people are less likely to take creative risks or invest in long-term planning. However, when the environment is supportive and non-threatening, individuals are more likely to thrive, plan, and grow. This is where the privilege of having a 'private lawn' comes into play. The 'private lawn' is the ability to have the time and space to plan, think and grow. For some of us, daily survival consumes all our time and energy, leaving no room for strategic thinking or planning. As business leaders, creating an environment where everyone can access their 'private lawn' - a space for growth, planning, and forward-thinking is crucial. However, we must also plan by priority.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms. In this episode, we unpack "The Hard Problem" and culminate on Mark's latest challenge: Making a Mind, where he and his team have built a conscious intelligence. 00:00:00.508 The Final Chapter: Exploring the Source of Consciousness 00:06:03.237 Understanding the Underlying Mechanism and the Free Energy Principle 00:12:35.699 Mechanism: Substrate-Independent and Irrelevant to Appearance 00:24:05.372 The cortex and brainstem: the wrong place to look 00:26:57.108 The mechanism of feeling predicts conscious experience 00:34:18.887 Making a Mind: Exploring Consciousness and Mechanisms of Feeling 00:42:00.900 Richard Feynman's Last Words: "If I can't create it, I don't understand it." 00:46:47.955 The Imperative for Artificial Intelligence: Maintaining Homeostatic States 00:47:39.085 The Functioning of the Robot and its Activities 00:52:53.276 The Final Chapter: Artificial Feelings and Ethical Considerations
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms. In this episode, we unpack "The Hard Problem" and culminate on Mark's latest challenge: Making a Mind, where he and his team have built a conscious intelligence.
00:00:00.508 The Final Chapter: Exploring the Source of Consciousness
00:06:03.237 Understanding the Underlying Mechanism and the Free Energy Principle
00:12:35.699 Mechanism: Substrate-Independent and Irrelevant to Appearance
00:24:05.372 The cortex and brainstem: the wrong place to look
00:26:57.108 The mechanism of feeling predicts conscious experience
00:34:18.887 Making a Mind: Exploring Consciousness and Mechanisms of Feeling
00:42:00.900 Richard Feynman's Last Words: "If I can't create it, I don't understand it."
00:46:47.955 The Imperative for Artificial Intelligence: Maintaining Homeostatic States
00:47:39.085 The Functioning of the Robot and its Activities
00:52:53.276 The Final Chapter: Artificial Feelings and Ethical Considerations
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms. In this episode, we talk about the brain's prediction system. 00:00:00.000 Introduction and Overview of the Chapter 00:03:30.388 Establishment of the Meteorology Department 00:11:59.546 The Fundamental Task: Minimizing Free Energy 00:15:43.370 Feelings: Connecting Us to Our Ancestors 00:19:36.790 Neglecting the inter-receptive and extra-receptive in cognitive science 00:22:30.002 The brain's attempt to contain environmental effects on the organism 00:31:32.675 Innate Predictions: Fear and Instinctual Behaviors 00:34:19.723 The Evolution of Responses and Predictive Model Complexification 00:42:59.118 The Brain: Ones and Zeroes, Predictions and Errors 00:54:18.834 The Brain as an Organization 00:59:57.338 Emotional Needs and Scripts
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms. In this episode, we talk about the brain's prediction system.
00:00:00.000 Introduction and Overview of the Chapter
00:03:30.388 Establishment of the Meteorology Department
00:11:59.546 The Fundamental Task: Minimizing Free Energy
00:15:43.370 Feelings: Connecting Us to Our Ancestors
00:19:36.790 Neglecting the inter-receptive and extra-receptive in cognitive science
00:22:30.002 The brain's attempt to contain environmental effects on the organism
00:31:32.675 Innate Predictions: Fear and Instinctual Behaviors
00:34:19.723 The Evolution of Responses and Predictive Model Complexification
00:42:59.118 The Brain: Ones and Zeroes, Predictions and Errors
00:54:18.834 The Brain as an Organization
00:59:57.338 Emotional Needs and Scripts
"No structure, even an artificial one, enjoys the process of entropy. It is the ultimate fate of everything, and everything resists it.' - Philip K. Dick Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of relatively constant internal conditions in an organism. For example, we maintain a body temperature of around 98.6°F (37°C). In a cold environment, we shiver to return to this temperature. In a warm climate, we cool ourselves down to restore balance. In our 9-part series on The Innovation Show, Mark Solms explains the relationship between homeostasis and entropy. Entropy is the natural tendency of things to lose order and fall into chaos. It's why ice melts; batteries lose charge, billiard balls stop, and hot water merges with cold. Homeostasis resists entropy. It keeps us in a limited range of ideal states, like a perfect body temperature. Our bodies need a constant energy supply to maintain homeostasis and resist entropy. Energy can be useful or useless, depending on its ability to work. As useful energy depletes, system entropy increases. This explains why our bodies eventually decline. We need to generate effort to counter entropy, like a balance. This includes exercising to prevent muscle loss, learning new skills for job relevance, and innovating to stay competitive. Like organisms, organisations are living entities that constantly need to reinvent and regenerate energy to maintain balance. Organisations can become stagnant, with experienced managers sometimes lacking the initiative to innovate or drive change. This can lead to inefficiencies and bureaucracy, causing the organisation to become less effective over time. If you think of people as molecules of energy, they dissipate and find areas of the business where they can do the least amount possible. Bureaucracy grows like a bacterial plaque throughout the organisation. The lifeblood of the organisation clogs up and becomes less effective. Information flows become inefficient, like varicose veins. In effect, the organisation atrophies. Injecting new energy into an organisation can revitalise it, realign its workforce, and increase efficiency. As discussed in my book "Undisruptable", this continuous revitalisation is essential for an organisation's health, especially during rapid technological change. Resisting entropy is a fundamental function of living things. Similarly, organisations that resist change become victims of entropy, disrupting the balance of their systems and tipping the scales towards entropy. Maintaining homeostasis is not an event. It is a continual process. Maintaining success requires effort, constant renewal and permanent reinvention.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms. In this episode, we share some terms like: Markov Blankets, The Free Energy Principle, Homeostasis, Entropy and more. We also look at the neuroscience of innovation. Time Stamps 00:00:00.076 Introduction: Exploring the Free Energy Principle 00:02:48.180 Feeling as an Equation: The Reduction of Homeostasis 00:05:09.567 Reduction of Homeostasis to an Equation by Carl Friston 00:07:40.434 The Link Between Mathematics, Physics, and Feelings: Homeostasis 00:10:06.472 Living Things Resisting the Second Law of Thermodynamics 00:12:31.153 The Imperative of Maintaining Organization and Viability 00:15:08.612 Homeostasis and the Role of Predictability 00:17:41.544 Learning from Experience and Updating Predictive Models 00:20:17.696 The Free Energy Principle and Reducing Predictive Errors 00:22:33.207 Understanding Free Energy as Wasted Informational Energy 00:24:41.590 The Fundamental Law of Psychology and Psychiatry 00:34:02.646 Self-organization in Nature: Ants and Bees 00:40:03.648 The Importance of Boundaries and the Markov Blanket 00:43:30.274 Feeling as the Driving Force of Learning
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms. In this episode, we will discuss questions such as where does arousal come from anatomically and how does it arise physiologically? And the central question of today is where the seemingly magical shift from automatic reflex to volitional feeling occurs. Today, we will share some terms like synaptic transmission, reuptake, post-synaptic modulation and the role of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, and we will also explain the role of the PAG, the periaqueductal grey.
The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. - Robert Tew In a world of abundance, we take many things for granted. Our morning coffee is one such example. A morning brew helps many of us win the battle to wake up by winning a neurochemical war. However, there is another battle that takes place using chemical warfare. The battlefield? The dense, green foliage of the coffee plantation. Align to the left Align in the middle Resize to full width Align to the right Add a link to the embedded image Add alt text Delete image No alt text provided for this image Created using AI Like any crop, coffee plants are subject to attack by pests. Many plants and trees have developed fascinating defence mechanisms to protect themselves against such attacks. (Like the stinging nettle to the human touch) When insects nibble on the foliage of coffee plants, they release defence compounds. One of the defence mechanisms of coffee plants is the production of caffeine. Caffeine acts as a natural insecticide, deterring and even poisoning certain insects that attempt to feed on the plant. The caffeine content in coffee leaves and beans is toxic to many insects, making them less attractive to pests and reducing the likelihood of severe infestations. In addition to caffeine, coffee plants release an acid called chlorogenic acid. This acid acts as a natural fungicide and insecticide for the plant. When we drink our cup of coffee, we also drink these compounds. Chlorogenic acid is a powerful antioxidant and helps with weight loss, blood sugar control, and heart disease prevention. However, while protecting coffee plants with pesticides and insecticides might seem beneficial, this prevents the release of chlorogenic acid. Without insect attacks, the plant does not undergo stress or produce beneficial acids. Hormesis is a process whereby a beneficial effect (improved health, stress tolerance, growth or longevity) results from exposure to low doses of a toxin or stressor. Hormesis has been studied extensively with ageing. Researchers found that introducing stressors like intermittent fasting, exercise, and cold shower therapy produces resilience and anti-ageing effects. For example, when an optional cold shower activates a mild fight or flight response, it increases our tolerance for the cold and can guard us against catching a cold. Just as we can build up our tolerance for poisons, we can improve our tolerance for adversity. This coffee narrative is a helpful metaphor that resonates in our lives and business. It's about the essentiality of struggle and how it moulds us, adding depth and substance to our existence. Just as the coffee plant needs the insect's bite to release its acid and liberate its flavour, we must struggle to bring out the best in ourselves. This is the paradoxical advantage of adversity. The Adversity Advantage: Nurturing Resilience In our forthcoming series, with former Executive Director of Research for the Accenture Institute for High Performance, Paul Nunes explains how high-performance companies develop a hothouse of talent. Paul tells us, "Talent hothouses are like agricultural greenhouses". A company needs to start with the right seeds to ensure early success for the vast majority. As those seedlings grow, leaders must find ways to prepare high-potential talent for inevitable challenges ahead. That preparation includes steps to increase their hardiness, so managers must regularly expose employees to unfamiliar ideas and ways of thinking." High-performance businesses create environments—often highly challenging—for employees to acquire the skills and experience needed to climb up the corporate ladder quickly. The goal is partly to create what our Accenture colleague Bob Thomas, in his book on the topic, calls “crucible” experiences. These life-changing events, whether on the job or not, hold lifetime lessons that can be mined to help transform someone into a leader." “You learn ten...
In "The Hidden Spring," our guest Mark Solms takes us on the journey of Feelings. Feelings are difficult to research because they are inherently subjective, but If we exclude feelings from our account of the brain, we will never understand how it works. You tell us, to a fantastic degree, neuroscientists searching for an explanation of consciousness have ignored feelings. Mark Solms takes us on an exploration of Feelings and the work of his friend and collaborator, Jaak Panksepp. We cover Seeking, Play and Fear.
In The Hidden Spring, our guest Mark Solms takes us on the journey of Feelings. Feelings are difficult to research because they are inherently subjective, but If we exclude feelings from our account of the brain, we will never understand how it works. You tell us, to a fantastic degree, neuroscientists searching for an explanation of consciousness have ignored feelings. Mark Solms takes us on an exploration of Feelings and te work of his friend and collaborator, Jaak Panksepp.
The first in a new project on The Innovation Show. Hire For Neurosignature, Train for Skill: The Brain is Like a Waterbed "Autists are not just square pegs in the round hole of society. The real problem isn't the challenge of fitting them in, it's that in trying to do so we risk destroying their unique shape." — Paul Collins The parents of an autistic young man approached a local convenience store, hoping to secure a job for their son. The retail chain manager, hesitant due to his team's lack of experience with special needs, said he would give the kid a chance. On his inaugural day, the manager tasked the young man with organizing food items by their expiration dates on a single shelf. He figured it would take him at least the whole day. To the manager's astonishment, the young man had meticulously arranged every shelf in the store in just three hours. This young man, perceived as disabled, viewed sorting produce by date as a delightful puzzle. His neurodiversity brought joy to the task and put him in a flow state. But the story doesn't end there. Harnessing the youngster's unique ability, the retailer employed him to travel between stores, solving his 'puzzles' and sorting food items. This valuable skill saved the retailer a significant amount of wastage and helped them to achieve their sustainability goals. Today, this young man earns so much that his father left his previous job to chauffeur his son (who cannot drive) around the country, solving puzzles for the retail chain. “We all have a calling. Each one of us has a role to play on this planet. When we play the instrument that is meant for us in the orchestra of life, we will be in a constant state of bliss” - Joe Vitale The moral of the story? Everyone has a unique place if the world gives them a chance. Unfortunately, a story like this is scarce. The unfortunate reality was recognised best by one of the great geniuses of our times, Albert Einstein, who said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by Its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”. Because the work system is set up for efficiency, it caters for the majority. It is a drain on resources to cater to everyone. It is even more challenging to interview "everyone", so we hire for homogeneity. And somewhat understandably, as human resources, people officers and hiring executives are already stretched to the maximum. Companies are dealing with a tumultuous business environment. They are preoccupied with quenching multiple fires: AI, digitalisation, remote work, supply chain volatility, business model shifts, data, GDPR, inflation, housing crises, pandemics and even wars. The modern workplace is structured like a fine-cut diamond—rigid, linear, and sparkling with hierarchy. This construct, drawn from centuries of church and military organisation, may bring a semblance of order, but it simultaneously smothers the potential of those who don't fit the mould. Neurodiverse individuals can struggle in these traditional environments. Executives often overlook them (or ignore them outright) due to their distinctive ways of processing information, unique patterns of thought and behaviour, and distinctive communication styles. To ensure that these square pegs aren't shoehorned into round holes, we need to rethink the design of our workplaces. We must build environments that foster neurodiversity rather than suppress it. The modern workplace is more like a network of networks, teams of teams, nuanced and complex. The brain works similarly; the brain is more about connection than calculation. Understanding this can help executives update the workplace. Imagine a world where everyone got to use their talents and didn't have to shore up their weaknesses and, in many cases, disguise those weaknesses. That is the focus of this week's Thursday Thought. The Brain is like a Waterbed  Imagine the brain as a waterbed. When one area...
In The Hidden Spring, our guest Mark Solms does not dive too deeply into Karl Friston’s mathematics. As you will discover, he summarises its implications, describing Friston’s free energy as a quantifiable measure of how a system models the world and how it behaves. This notion leads to a very different idea of consciousness from Descartes’s reason-centric version that set up the puzzling dualism of “mind” and “matter”, a la Damasio's Descartes Error. Mark explores the “cortical fallacy,” which refers to his view that neuroscientists who have argued that the “seat of consciousness” is in the cortex are wrong. Recent neuroscience has shed light on where this is. As Mark points out, damage to just two cubic millimetres of the upper brainstem will “obliterate all consciousness.” So where does it "Spring" from? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:12 Teeing Up “The Cortical Fallacy” with hydranencephaly, a rare condition in which the brain's cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid. 00:02:37 “The Cortical Fallacy” 00:18:14 The Report-ability Problem of Consciousness 00:31:00 Chemical and Pharmacological Probes 00:37:00 1949 discovery of the Reticular Activating System 00:55:25 The Reticular Activating System: Salience, Filtering, Gratitude, Law of Attraction 00:58:00 The Mr. W joke and The Global Workspace Theory
Why does it feel like something to be alive? For one of the boldest thinkers in neuroscience, solving this puzzle has been a lifetime's quest. Now, at last, Mark Solms, who discovered the brain mechanism for dreaming, has arrived at his answer. More than just a philosophical argument, the Free Energy theory will profoundly change how you understand your existence. The very idea that a breakthrough is possible may seem outrageous. Isn't consciousness intangible, beyond the reach of empirical methods? Yet Solms shows in forensic detail how misguided assumptions have concealed its nature. Only by sticking closely to the medical facts does a way past our obstacles appear. Join him on an extraordinary voyage into the strange realms beyond and learn what we are. In this episode, we cover this and more: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:58 Consciousness research was frowned upon in Neuroscience 00:01:17 Mark’s Sleep-Wake Cycle Research, REM Sleep 00:19:11 Oliver Sachs’ Patients and Dopamine Treatments 00:30:31 The Challenge of Dopamine Medication and Loss of Motivation, ADHD, Parkinson’s and More. 00:44:11 Neuro-Psychoanalysis and the case of Mr S and Confabulatory Amnesia 00:54:49 Fredu’s Wishful System 01:01:12 Common Language and the Baggage of Language 01:07:19 Conclusion The open access article authored by Mark Solms and Karl Friston:
Part 1 of a 9-part series with the brilliant Mark Solms. Why does it feel like something to be alive? For one of the boldest thinkers in neuroscience, solving this puzzle has been a lifetime's quest. Now, at last, Mark Solms, who discovered the brain mechanism for dreaming, has arrived at his answer. More than just a philosophical argument, the Free Energy theory will profoundly change how you understand your existence. The very idea that a breakthrough is possible may seem outrageous. Isn't consciousness intangible, beyond the reach of empirical methods? Yet Solms shows in forensic detail how misguided assumptions have concealed its nature. Only by sticking closely to the medical facts does a way past our obstacles appear. Join him on an extraordinary voyage into the strange realms beyond and learn what we are.
If you could make a change—any change you wanted—what would it be? Would it be something in your organization or your industry? Maybe something it’s in your community or throughout society as a whole? Creating true change is never easy. Most startups don’t survive. Most community groups never get beyond small local actions. Even when a spark catches fire and protesters swarm the streets, it often seems to fizzle out almost as fast as it started. The status quo is, almost by definition, well entrenched and never gives up without a fight. I was MC at the fifteen seconds festival in Graz, Austria and I was joined on stage by my friend and bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker and Innovation Advisor Greg Satell. Greg suggested the topic: How to Save the World From AI. This is that conversation. After the panel, Phaedra asked about using humour to lower resistance to change. Greg suggested laughtivism. Here is a video about laughtivism with Srdja Popovic: More about Greg Satell here:
I was MC for the tech stage at the Fifteen Seconds Festival in Graz, Austria. I had the pleasure of meeting the brilliant Phaedra Boinodiris. A fellow with the London-based Royal Society of Arts, Phaedra has focused on inclusion in technology since 1999. She is the business transformation leader for IBM’s Responsible AI consulting group and serves on the leadership team of IBM’s Academy of Technology. She is the author of the book “AI for the Rest of Us”, and is a co-founder of the Future World Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to curating K-12 education in AI ethics. She is pursuing her PhD in AI and Ethics at University College Dublin’s Smart Lab. In 2019, she won the United Nations Woman of Influence in STEM and Inclusivity Award. Women in Games International recognised her as one of the Top 100 Women in the Games Industry as she began one of the first scholarship programs in the United States for women to pursue degrees in game design and development. Find Phaedra here: https://phaedra.ai
Helen Edwards joins us for part 2 of a 2-part episode on her book, "From Marginal to Mainstream Why Tomorrow’s brand growth will come from the Fringes – and How to get there first.” Her book shows why businesses, marketers and entrepreneurs need to break free from their 'mainstream inhibition' and turn their attention to the margins - to confront, evaluate and embrace the 'strangeness' of behaviours, ideas and ways of life at the fringes. Using original research and analysis of the brands that have successfully backed marginal behaviours, Helen provides a framework for understanding and evaluating this non-obvious, untapped potential. Marginal behaviours may be unpromising, untested, weird, even sometimes repulsive - yet they can point the way to the future. T oday's margins are tomorrow's pot of gold - if you know where and how to look.
Helen Edwards joins us for part 1 of a 2-part episode on her book, "From Marginal to Mainstream Why Tomorrow’s brand growth will come from the Fringes – and How to get there first.” Her book shows why businesses, marketers and entrepreneurs need to break free from their 'mainstream inhibition' and turn their attention to the margins - to confront, evaluate and embrace the 'strangeness' of behaviours, ideas and ways of life at the fringes. Using original research and analysis of the brands that have successfully backed marginal behaviours, Helen provides a framework for understanding and evaluating this non-obvious, untapped potential. Marginal behaviours may be unpromising, untested, weird, even sometimes repulsive - yet they can point the way to the future. Today's margins are tomorrow's pot of gold - if you know where and how to look.
Our guest is the author of 15 books, over 160 practitioner articles, and over 60 Darden cases, etc. dealing with innovation and learning. Every time I catch up, he goes and writes another book. He has become a dear friend, thought partner and mentor. He honoured me by asking me to pre-read the manuscript and offer an endorsement, and this is what I wrote: “A life-changing book written by an old soul. Old souls are wise beyond their years, humble, and curious. They see the big picture, feel connected to everything, and recognize their fellow old souls. I feel like an old soul when I read Ed’s books. I invite you to enjoy this book and gain wisdom beyond your years.” It is a sincere pleasure to welcome the author of "Own Your Work Journey!: The Path to Meaningful Work and Happiness in the Age of Smart Technology and Radical Change." Edward D. Hess.
Find Ed here: http://ownyourworkjourney.com And here: https://www.edhess.org
Metaphors show people how to look beyond the surface levels of life, to an enlightened truth. This book attempts to point to something deep, spiritual, and powerful. Metaphors, stories, and musings speak to the heart, not to the brain. Listen with your heart; that is where we all find inner truth. It is a great pleasure to welcome the author of “Life is a Metaphor: Metaphors, Stories and Musings for the Heart”, George Pransky, joined by his wife and long-time business partner Linda Pransky, guys, you are very welcome.
Find George and Linda here: https://www.pranskyandassociates.com
The aim of mind-wandering, odd as it might sound, is to improve the efficiency of your generative model. As ordained by the Free Energy Principle, a model is only efficient if it uses the minimum resources necessary to perform the work of self-organisation. That boils down to finding the simplest model that successfully predicts sensory samples of the world. The simplest model does not arise naturally from voluntary action. Voluntary action is a haphazard process. Simplicity is increased by pruning redundant synaptic connections that formed while we learned from experience. We are cutting them back to avoid ‘overfitting’ our models to noisy data, needlessly preserving eccentric and weak correlations. The shears are the by-now familiar mechanisms of memory consolidation and reconsolidation: by activating memories, we can strengthen, alter and even erase them. Mind-wandering is one means by which this is achieved. It involves spontaneous forebrain activity (the ‘resting state’ or ‘default mode’), which occurs without any specific external stimulus. This kind of activity often goes on in the background through an ‘imaginative exploration of our own mental space’.
We caught up with Dr Robert Hogan during his 2023 worldwide tour. Robert challenged decades of academic tradition to demonstrate personality’s impact on organisational success. He pioneered the use of personality assessment to improve workplace performance. One of his key findings is that organisations should look for humility in a leader rather than charisma. A humble leader channels energy into the improvement of an organisation, whereas charismatic leaders leave a trail of chaos and ruin.
Hogan says, “Organisations often overlook humble employees for leadership positions favouring charismatic ones. Charismatic people are charming and inspirational, but many turn out to be narcissistic, arrogant, and potentially exploitative. In contrast, humble leaders empower followers and promote team learning.”
Today’s book offers a comprehensive approach to extraordinary problem-solving. Conceived by a super-creative quartet of top-tier business consultants, the book builds upon a novel premise: What if you framed problems as if they were games of profound significance? How might you design something new or reimagine the old, particularly when competition increases, technology disrupts, change accelerates, money tightens, and the rules of success are constantly evolving? The book then shares a flexible methodology for designing powerhouse innovation GAMEs (Guidelines, Arena, Materials, Experience), Aligning teams with 5 problem-solving “lenses,” building consensus behind change, and leading and managing the process. This uncommon, easy-to-read, visual book is packed with actionable strategies that will help you and your community thrive when playing The GAME of Innovation. It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The GAME of Innovation: Conquer Challenges. Level Up Your Team. Play to Win: Gamify Challenges, Level Up Your Team, and Play to Win, David Cutler
Today’s book draws on a decade of research and 50 case studies to present six mindsets that help business leaders and nonprofit equivalents be more confident and creative about strategic problem-solving and be successful where others are afraid to act (or act recklessly).
The concept is modelled after innovative companies such as Patagonia which are not afraid to step out into risk using small moves that build capabilities, assets and understanding. The imperfectionist strategy creates opportunities unavailable to those with conventional strategic thinking based on old structural models.
The world is changing faster and faster, with increasing uncertainty and the threat of external disruption in every business and nonprofit segment. Conventional approaches to strategy development assuming a world devoid of probability no longer work.
It Is a huge pleasure to welcome a friend, previous guest and author of "The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times", Charles Conn.
More about Charles here: https://bulletproofproblemsolving.com
Today’s guest discovered that over 10 years, just 1 in 12 companies managed to jump from the middle tier of corporate performance—where 60% of companies reside, making very little economic profit—to the top quintile, where 90% of global economic profit is made. This movement does not happen by magic—it depends on your company’s current position, the trends it faces, and the big moves you make to give it the strongest chance of vaulting over the competition. This is not another strategy framework. Instead, today’s book shows, through empirical analysis and the experiences of dozens of companies that have successfully made multiple big moves, that you have to overcome incrementalism and corporate inertia to improve performance dramatically. We welcome the Chairman of the McKinsey Global Institute and Author of “Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick”, Sven Smit.
What is it about the top tech product companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Netflix and Tesla that enables their record of consistent innovation? Most people think it’s because these companies are somehow able to find and attract a level of talent that makes this innovation possible. But the real advantage these companies have is not so much who they hire, but rather how they enable their people to work together to solve hard problems and create extraordinary products. Today’s guest has long worked to reveal the best practices of the most consistently innovative companies in the world. A natural companion to his bestselling-book INSPIRED, today’s book tackles head-on the reason why most companies fail to truly leverage the potential of their people to innovate: product leadership. It is a great pleasure to welcome the author of EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products, Marty Cagan
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. This book will show you how to create a successful startup through developing an innovative product. It breaks down the necessary processes into an integrated, comprehensive, and proven 24-step framework that any industrious person can learn and apply. You will learn: Why the “F” word – focus – is crucial to a startup’s success Common obstacles that entrepreneurs face – and how to overcome them* How to use innovation to stand out in the crowd – it’s not just about technologyWhether you’re a first-time or repeat entrepreneur, Disciplined Entrepreneurship gives you the tools you need to improve your odds of making a product people want.Author Bill Aulet is the managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship as well as a senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management.Links mentioned in the show:Entrepreneurship 101: Who is your customer?https://www.edx.org/course/entrepreneurship-101-who-is-your-customer?https://www.d-eship.com
Does this sound familiar? * Are you always one prototype away from a solution but never seem to get there? * Do you spend most of your time fixing problems that you did not anticipate? * Does it seem like everything is going well right up until launch, when it all falls apart? * Are you getting very little return on the resources you deploy? * Does the performance of your product in the market rarely meet the predicted targets? Intrigued?So was I.If you answered yes, then you are like a young version of our guest. Today, he will teach you both the science and art to innovation. It is a pleasure to welcome a friend of the show to share insights from his latest book, "Learning to Build: The 5 Bedrock Skills of Innovators and Entrepreneurs", Bob Moesta.
Very few large companies manage to avoid stalls in revenue growth. These stalls are not attributable to the natural business cycle. Our guest's careful analysis reveals that most such stalls directly result from strategic choices made by corporate leaders. In short, stoppages in growth are almost always avoidable. This extensively researched book analyses the growth experiences of more than 600 Fortune 100 companies over the past fifty years to identify why growth stalls and to discover how to rectify a stall in progress or, even better, avoid one. Board members and executives in companies of all sizes will find this book a practical and essential resource. Our guest investigated the incidence and consequences of growth stalls in major corporations and then probed the root causes. Examining hundreds of stall points, the authors conclude that the greatest threat to a company's growth is obsolete strategic assumptions that undermine market position and innovation and talent management breakdowns. It is a pleasure to welcome back our recent guest in the Clayton Christensen tribute series, the author of “Stall Points: Most Companies Stop Growing - Yours Doesn't Have To - Derek van Bever
C.S. Lewis once said, “Good and evil increase at compound interest. That’s why the little decisions we make every day are of infinite importance. the smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may go on to victories you never dreamed of” This quote came to mind as I pondered today's book. Just as the good things we do compound over time, so too do the not-so-good things, it was jinn Dryden who wrote first we make our habits then our habits make us. This is the case for the daily stresses we tolerate, our guest calls these microstresses. “Microstress: tiny moments of stress triggered by people in our personal and professional lives; stresses so routine that we barely register them but whose cumulative toll is debilitating.” In its annual State of the Workplace survey, Gallup concluded that only 33 per cent of those surveyed were“thriving” in their well-being, with 44 per cent of employees reporting experiencing “a lot” of stress in a typical workday—a record high.1 But little recognised or adequately studied is the toll of this new form of stress. The toll is so subtle that we barely register it, but the cumulative effect can derail even high performers, both personally and professionally. We welcome the author of "The Microstress Effect" Karen Dillon
This is my guest appearance on The Disruptive Voice Podcast. Exploring the theories of disruptive innovation across a broad set of industries and circumstances with academics, researchers, and practitioners who have been inspired and taught by Professor Clayton M. Christensen. In his book, Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention for Individuals, Organizations, and Life, Aidan McCullen writes about how, centuries ago, sailors would set out to sea with maps labelled with the Latin words hic sun dracones - here be dragons - which meant that they didn't know much - if anything - about the uncharted waters and unexplored lands that awaited them. In today's volatile and uncertain world, there are parallels to be drawn between the odysseys of past and present. There are also strategies that can be employed, both by corporations and by individuals, to thrive amidst challenging circumstances, and they center on the intentional development of a mindset of permanent reinvention. Aidan himself exemplifies this mindset, having built capabilities as a professional rugby player, a digital media specialist, an innovation and change consultant, a professor at Trinity College Dublin, and host of The Innovation Show podcast, where he's in the midst of a three month series dedicated to the life, work, and theories of Clayton Christensen. In this Disruptive Voice episode, he joins Katie Zandbergen to discuss the experience of putting the series together, including not only re-reading all of Clay's books but also having in-depth conversations with his co-authors; the necessity of building capabilities before we need them; lessons we can learn from immortal jellyfish; insights gleaned from making the time to read eclectically; finding assets in ashes; and, above all, the importance of facing the dragons in our lives and of always becoming - the concept of permanent reinvention.
This is my guest appearance on The Disruptive Voice Podcast. Exploring the theories of disruptive innovation across a broad set of industries and circumstances with academics, researchers, and practitioners who have been inspired and taught by Professor Clayton M. Christensen. In his book, Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention for Individuals, Organizations, and Life, Aidan McCullen writes about how, centuries ago, sailors would set out to sea with maps labelled with the Latin words hic sun dracones - here be dragons - which meant that they didn't know much - if anything - about the uncharted waters and unexplored lands that awaited them. In today's volatile and uncertain world, there are parallels to be drawn between the odysseys of past and present. There are also strategies that can be employed, both by corporations and by individuals, to thrive amidst challenging circumstances, and they center on the intentional development of a mindset of permanent reinvention. Aidan himself exemplifies this mindset, having built capabilities as a professional rugby player, a digital media specialist, an innovation and change consultant, a professor at Trinity College Dublin, and host of The Innovation Show podcast, where he's in the midst of a three month series dedicated to the life, work, and theories of Clayton Christensen. In this Disruptive Voice episode, he joins Katie Zandbergen to discuss the experience of putting the series together, including not only re-reading all of Clay's books but also having in-depth conversations with his co-authors; the necessity of building capabilities before we need them; lessons we can learn from immortal jellyfish; insights gleaned from making the time to read eclectically; finding assets in ashes; and, above all, the importance of facing the dragons in our lives and of always becoming - the concept of permanent reinvention.
Today’s guest painstakingly curated this collection from some of the world's most inventive minds, including d.school and IDEO founder David Kelley amongst others.She is with us today to share some of those assignments to spark our creativity because a common characteristic of our audience is - without a doubt - curiosity.It is a pleasure to welcome the Executive Director of the Stanford d.school and the author of Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways, Sarah Stein Greenberg.Find Sarah here:http://www.sarahsteingreenberg.comFind d School here: https://dschool.stanford.edu/books
In Chapter 5 of Tushman and O’Reilly’s "Lead and Disrupt", the authors share how Cypress Semiconductor used a similar venture funding model, complete with a one-page business plan, for initial funding to grow $40 million in businesses. With their approach called a “Federation of Entrepreneurs”, Cypress is a great case study in ambidextrous leadership. In June 2019, Infineon Technologies announced it would acquire Cypress for $9.4 billion. The deal closed in April 2020, making Infineon one of the world's top 10 semiconductor manufacturers. We are joined today by that ambidextrous leader, the former CEO of Cypress TJ Rodgers and the author of Lead and Disrupt, Charles O’Reilly III.
In Chapter 5 of the Corporate Explorer, Binns, Tushman, and O’Reilly share how a Corporate Explorer created a new business inside the consulting and accounting firm Deloitte. His new unit, Deloitte Pixel, uses the “wisdom of crowds” to solve complex management problems. His first experience of the power of crowds came when he was part of a self-organised community that came together to provide relief for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. This taught him that communities of people could self-organise and do work that traditional organisation structures might struggle to perform. He then started to apply similar principles of crowds to management consulting. It is a pleasure to welcome that very Corporate Explorer, joined by his friend Andrew Binns.
There is no formula for immunity to disruption. Invincibility is an illusion. However, one factor explains why some succeed at corporate venture building. Our experience working with midsize and large legacy firms has shown us that innovation is as much about leadership as it is about the method, strategy, organization, and culture. Leaders who ignite and sustain an exploration spirit are more likely to succeed than those who rely on past strengths or success formulas to carry them through. Corporate Explorers are at the centre of every story of corporate innovations whose intense curiosity makes them dare to go where others do not. These are leaders capable of closing the gap between knowing what needs to be done to grow new businesses and doing so. Today’s book is 20 years in the making. It started when our guest attended an IBM Strategic Leadership Forum at Harvard Business School led by our previous guests in this series, Michael Tushman and Charles O'Reilly III. Our guest had just joined IBM from McKinsey and was assigned as an internal consultant supporting these budding businesses. We are about to hear that story and so much more. It is a pleasure to welcome the author of “The Corporate Explorer: How Corporations Beat Startups at the Innovation Game”, Andrew Binns.
Why do successful firms find it so difficult to adapt in the face of change – to innovate? In the past ten years, the importance of this question has increased as more industries and firms confront disruptive change. The pandemic has accelerated this crisis, collapsing the structures of industries from airlines and medicine to online retail and commercial real estate. Today, business leaders are obligated to investors, their employees, and communities. At the core of this challenge is helping their organizations to survive in the face of change. The original edition summarized the lessons the authors had learned as researchers and consultants over the previous two decades. Since then, they have continued to work with leaders of organizations worldwide confronting disruptive change. With updates to every chapter, including new examples and analysis, this fully revised edition incorporates the lessons and insights the authors have gained in the past five years. Two new chapters critically examine the role of organizational culture in promoting or hindering ambidexterity and its underlying fundamental disciplines. Using examples from firms such as Microsoft, General Motors, and Amazon, O'Reilly and Tushman illustrate how leaders can align their organization's cultures to fit the needed strategy and how ideation, incubation, and scaling approaches, when used all together, can successfully develop new growth businesses.
Why do successful firms find it so difficult to adapt in the face of change – to innovate? In the past ten years, the importance of this question has increased as more industries and firms confront disruptive change. The pandemic has accelerated this crisis, collapsing the structures of industries from airlines and medicine to online retail and commercial real estate. Today, business leaders are obligated to investors, their employees, and communities. At the core of this challenge is helping their organizations to survive in the face of change.
The original edition summarized the lessons the authors had learned as researchers and consultants over the previous two decades. Since then, they have continued to work with leaders of organizations worldwide confronting disruptive change. With updates to every chapter, including new examples and analysis, this fully revised edition incorporates the lessons and insights the authors have gained in the past five years. Two new chapters critically examine the role of organizational culture in promoting or hindering ambidexterity and its underlying fundamental disciplines. Using examples from firms such as Microsoft, General Motors, and Amazon, O'Reilly and Tushman illustrate how leaders can align their organization's cultures to fit the needed strategy and how ideation, incubation, and scaling approaches, when used all together, can successfully develop new growth businesses.
In part 2 of our Tushman and O'Reilly series, Charles O'Reilly III explores the importance of cultural alignment in encouraging change. We focus on the cases of DaVita, Microsoft and AGC. 00:01:17 Origin Story00:05:20 Ideate, Incubate, Scale00:07:37 Culture00:10:50 The Tyranny of Success: Gunfire At Sea 00:24:20 The L.E.A.S.H. Model00:21:45 Organisational Culture Change: How Microsoft Transformed Its Culture 00:26:58 DaVita: A Community First, A Company Second00:31:51 The Importance of Language For Culture Change00:36:12 AGC INC. IN 2019: “Your Dreams, Our Challenge.” 00:42:48 Waiting Until It Is Too Late to Change
In part 1 of our Tushman and O'Reilly series, Michael Tushman examines how leadership, culture, and organizational architectures can be both critical facilitators of innovation and, not uncommonly, formidable obstacles. They demonstrate how to clarify today's critical managerial problems, use culture and commitment to promote innovation and implement strategy, and deal with changing innovation requirements as organizations evolve.
In part 1 of our Tushman and O'Reilly series, Michael Tushman examines how leadership, culture, and organizational architectures can be both critical facilitators of innovation and, not uncommonly, formidable obstacles. They demonstrate how to clarify today's critical managerial problems, use culture and commitment to promote innovation and implement strategy, and deal with changing innovation requirements as organizations evolve.
Our guest is an American scholar, educator, and religious leader who has been a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since April 2015 and was the church's seventeenth Commissioner of Church Education from 2015 to 2019. He served previously as the 15th president of Brigham Young University–Idaho from 2005 to 2015 and as the Harvard Business School (HBS) dean from 1995 to 2005. He was also the George F. Baker Professor of Business Administration. He published an important series of studies on technological innovation with various co-authors. The organisational linkages, or integration, required to accomplish innovation is a thread that runs through these studies. These insights culminated in his book with Carliss Baldwin, “Design Rules: The Power of Modularity,” which explores the rules for integrating components that shaped innovation in the computer industry and many others. He studied economics with Clay Christensen in the Fall of 1970 and became his dissertation advisor years later alongside Joe Bower. Kim Bryce Clark is with us to celebrate the life and theories of his friend Clayton Christensen and, indeed, share some of his theories.
Global poverty is one of the world’s most vexing problems. For decades, we’ve assumed smart, well-intentioned people will eventually be able to change the economic trajectory of poor countries. From education to healthcare, and infrastructure to eradicating corruption, too many solutions rely on trial and error. Today’s guest reveals a paradox at the heart of our approach to solving poverty. While noble, our current solutions are not producing consistent results and in some cases, have exacerbated the problem. At least twenty countries that have received billions of dollars worth of aid are poorer now. The right kind of innovation not only builds companies—but also builds countries. The Prosperity Paradox identifies the limits of common economic development models, which tend to be top-down efforts. It offers a new framework for economic growth based on entrepreneurship and market-creating innovation. It’s a pleasure to welcome the co-author of The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty, Efosa Ojomo. Find Efosa here: http://efosaojomo.com
Like an old machine emitting a new and troubling sound that even the best mechanics can’t diagnose, the world economy continues its halting recovery from the 2008 recession. Look at what’s happening in the United States: Even today, 60 months after the scorekeepers declared the recession over, its economy is still grinding along, producing low growth and disappointing job numbers. One phenomenon we’ve observed is that, despite historically low-interest rates, corporations are sitting on massive amounts of cash and failing to invest in innovations that might foster growth. That got us thinking: What is causing that behaviour? Are great opportunities in short supply, or are executives failing to recognise them? And how is this behaviour pattern linked to overall economic sluggishness? What is holding growth back? Most growth theories are developed at the macroeconomic level—at 30,000 feet. That perspective is good for spotting correlations between innovation and growth. To understand what causes growth, however, you have to crawl inside companies and the minds of the people who invest in and manage them. This article (which builds on a New York Times piece Clay wrote in late 2012) attempts to form a theory from the ground up by looking at company experience. They are the words of the authors of a beautiful paper; one is Clay Christensen and the other is his collaborator, and someone you know would have co-authored at least one book with Clay. Indeed, I feel this article was headed towards becoming a book. It is a pleasure to welcome a great friend of Clay Christensen, yet another soul deeply touched by the man, the author of “Stall points” behind me on the shelf and author of the 2014 paper, The Capitalist’s Dilemma, Derek Van Bever.
As legendary Harvard Business School professor Theodore Levitt said, "People don't want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!" Many organisations focus on creating products for narrow demographic segments rather than satisfying needs when customers want to "hire" a product to do a job. We are joined by Bob Moesta, Master Innovator, Maker and Entrepreneur; Expert Investigator of Consumers’ Motivations and Decision-Making Processes; Co-Creator of the “Jobs-To-Be-Done” Theory; President of The ReWired Group. Clayton Christensen mentored Bob Moesta, and they became fast friends. Bob was one of the principal architects of the Jobs To Be Done theory. He expands on the theory and shares his respect for his friend Clay. Find Bob here: https://therewiredgroup.com
Today’s book is a book about progress. Yes, it’s a book about innovation—and how to get better at it. But at its core, this book is about the struggles we all face to make progress in our lives. If you’re like many entrepreneurs and managers, the word “progress” might not spring to mind when you’re trying to innovate. Instead, you obsess about creating the perfect product with just the right features and benefits to appeal to customers. Or you try to fine-tune your existing products continually so they’re more profitable or differentiated from your competitors. You think you know what your customers would like, but it can feel hit or miss. Place enough bets, and—with a bit of luck—something will work out. But that doesn’t have to be the case, not when you truly understand what causes consumers to choose. Innovation can be far more predictable and profitable, but only if you think differently. If you want to compete—and win—against luck, this is the book for you. Welcome to another episode in our very special series to celebrate the work of Clayton Christensen. Today we are joined by the co-author of Competing Against Luck, Taddy Hall.
Today’s book is a book about progress. Yes, it’s a book about innovation—and how to get better at it. But at its core, this book is about the struggles we all face to make progress in our lives. If you’re like many entrepreneurs and managers, the word “progress” might not spring to mind when you’re trying to innovate. Instead, you obsess about creating the perfect product with just the right features and benefits to appeal to customers. Or you try to fine-tune your existing products continually so they’re more profitable or differentiated from your competitors. You think you know what your customers would like, but it can feel hit or miss. Place enough bets, and—with a bit of luck—something will work out. But that doesn’t have to be the case, not when you truly understand what causes consumers to choose. Innovation can be far more predictable and profitable, but only if you think differently. If you want to compete—and win—against luck, this is the book for you.
Welcome to another episode in our very special series to celebrate the work of Clayton Christensen.
Today we are joined by the co-author of Competing Against Luck, Taddy Hall.
Our guest was the Harvard Business Review editor until 2011, when today's book changed her life. She graduated from Cornell University and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. In 2011 she was named by Ashoka as one of the world’s most influential and inspiring women. She is also an incredible author and has co-authored with the late Clayton Christensen. She is here today to discuss the concepts of one of my favourite books, which also changed my life's direction. We welcome back for part 2, the co-author of How Will You Measure Your Life? Karen Dillon. Find Karen here: https://www.karendillon.net
Our guest was the Harvard Business Review editor until 2011, when today's book changed her life. She graduated from Cornell University and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. In 2011 she was named by Ashoka as one of the world’s most influential and inspiring women. She is also an incredible author and has co-authored with the late Clayton Christensen. She is here to discuss the concepts of one of my favourite books, which also changed my life's direction. We welcome the co-author of How Will You Measure Your Life? Karen Dillon. Find Karen here: https://www.karendillon.net
The genesis of today’s book centred on a question posed years ago to “disruptive technologies” coauthor Clayton Christensen: where do disruptive business models come from? Christensen’s best-selling books, The Innovator’s Dilemma and The Innovator’s Solution, conveyed important insight into the characteristics of disruptive technologies, business models, and companies. Today’s book emerged from an eight-year collaborative study in which our guest sought a richer understanding of disruptive innovators —who they are and the innovative companies they create. The project’s primary purpose was to uncover the origins of innovative—and often disruptive— business ideas. Most of us think creativity is an entirely cognitive skill; it all happens in the brain. A critical insight from our research is that one’s ability to generate innovative ideas is not merely a function of the mind but also a function of behaviours. This is good news for us all because it means we can improve our creative impact if we change our behaviours We welcome Hal Gregersen, co-author of The Innovator's DNA Find Hal here: https://halgregersen.com
More than a decade ago, Mark Johnson, SAP’s Henning Kagermann, and Clayton Christensen hashed out the principles of business model reinvention in the pages of the Harvard Business Review. Essentially, a business model can be broken down into four distinct elements: A value proposition 2. Resources 3. Processes, 4. A profit formula This means in practice that the new and different must be separated and even protected from the tried and true. As Mark says, “To play a new game on a new field requires a new game plan.” —Clayton M. Christensen It is a pleasure to welcome the author of multiple titles, a great friend of the show, and the co-author of that 2008 paper Clay mentioned, a Top 50 HBR article of all time, Reinventing Your Business Model; Mark W. Johnson.
Clayton M. Christensen and Michael B. Horn’s “Disrupting Class” is an unsettling title for a book about the schooling process. The title conveys multiple meanings. The principal message is that disruption can usefully frame why schools have struggled to improve and how to solve these problems.We welcome back the author of “Disrupting Class, How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns: Michael B HornFind Michael here: https://michaelbhorn.com00:00:00 Intro 00:03:02 Clayton Christensen Relationship00:05:53 The Why of Disrupting Class00:08:14 What Does The Theory Have to Say?00:10:37 Intrinsic v Extrinsic Motivation and Jobs Theory00:14:47 Interdependence and Modularity00:22:15 Organisational Design and Authority00:28:40 Train people how to think not what to think00:29:37 Model of Disruptive Innovation00:32:42 Non-Consumption Contexts00:37:42 Resistance from the Status Quo00:41:02 Cramming00:46:06 RCA, Vacuum Tubes, Sony and Transistors 00:49:09 Incubation Outside the Core 00:53:43 Value Network and Ecosystem00:56:28 The Role of Regulation01:02:13 Jobs To Be Done Theory01:06:12 Democratising the theories01:10:10 Final Thoughts on Disrupting Education01:10:10 Final Thoughts on Clayton Christensen
Some essential lessons in "Seeing What’s Next" relate to disruptive innovations. Four critical lessons are: 1. Disruption is a process, not an event. 2. Disruption is a relative phenomenon. What is disruptive to one company may be sustaining to another company. 3. Different or radical technology does not equal disruptive. 4. Disruptive innovations are not limited to high-tech markets.Disruption can occur in any product or service market and can even help explain competition among national economies. Today’s book shows how to use the theories of innovation developed in The Innovator’s Dilemma and The Innovator’s Solution—and introduces some new ones as well.The book argues that it is possible to predict which companies will win and which will lose in a given situation--and provides a practical framework for doing so.We are joined by a long-time collaborator, friend and student of both Clayton Christensen, and he is a long-time friend of this show, Scott D. AnthonyThe HBR article Scott mentioned: https://hbr.org/2022/01/persuade-your-company-to-change-before-its-too-late
The Innovator’s Dilemma summarised a theory that explains how, under certain circumstances, the mechanism of profit-maximising resource allocation causes well-run companies to get killed. The Innovator’s Solution, in contrast, summarises a set of theories that can guide managers who need to grow new businesses with predictable success—to become the disruptors rather than the disruptees—and ultimately kill the well-run, established competitors. To succeed predictably, disruptors must be good theorists. As they shape their growth business to be disruptive, they must align every critical process and decision to fit the disruptive circumstance. We are joined to share some concepts from The Innovator’s Solution by Clayton Christensen's co-author Michael E. Raynor
The paper I wanted to share today aims to provide a common language about the research process that helps management scholars spend less time defending the style of research they have chosen and build more effectively on each other’s work. I felt this series on Clayton Christensen’s work and theories would be incomplete without this episode. It is a great pleasure to welcome the co-author of that paper and a person who has built on this work considerably, Paul Carlile. Papers mentioned in the episode are listed here: https://www.bu.edu/questrom/profile/paul-carlile/
Our guest’s award-winning research introduces a new perspective on value creation and competition when industry boundaries break down in the wake of ecosystem disruption. His two books, The Wide Lens and Winning the Right Game, have been heralded as landmark contributions to strategy literature. Clayton Christensen described his work as “Path-breaking”, and Jim Collins has called him “One of our most important strategic thinkers for the 21st century.” It is a pleasure to welcome Ron Adner. Find Ron here: https://ronadner.com
In 2003, media companies and newspapers were in free fall, when American newspapers earned only a tiny percentage of revenue from digital. The Deseret News and Deseret Digital Media were the envy of others, with more than 50% of the organisation’s combined net income coming from digital sources.All this was a little more than three years after a former Harvard Business School professor took over the company. How did he do it? He developed his strategy thanks to his work with Clayton Christensen and employed the research to recalibrate how Deseret is organised and does business.Today, he has recalibrated his life and reallocated his resources to causes other than the business world. More about that shortly.First and foremost, he is with us to pay tribute to his friend, share how his theories helped him perform a spectacular turnaround in the media industry and share insights from his book, “Dual Transformation, How to Reposition Today’s Business While Creating the Future.” It is a rare treat and absolute honour to spend time with the author of “Dual Transformation” with Scott D Anthony and Mark Johnson and “From Resource Allocation to Strategy” with our previous guest Joe Bower. Clark Gilbert, welcome to the show.
We covered the Innovator’s Dilemma with Matthew Christensen in the first part of this series, but we did not cover Chapter 7 of the Innovator’s Dilemma,that chapter Is entitled “Discovering New and Emerging Markets” It opens as follows: “Markets that do not exist cannot be analyzed: Suppliers and customers must discover them together. Not only are the market applications for disruptive technologies unknown at the time of their development, they are unknowable. The strategies and plans that managers formulate for confronting disruptive technological change, therefore, should be plans for learning and discovery rather than plans for execution. This is a crucial point to understand because managers who believe they know a market’s future will plan and invest very differently from those who recognize the uncertainties of a developing market.” You may know those to be the words of Clayton Christensen, but what you may not know is that this concept of discovery-driven growth stems from the work of a very special friend of the Innovation Show, it is an immense pleasure to welcome Rita McGrath. Topics Covered on this episode: 00:00:00 - Intro and Sponsor 00:02:28 Rita McGrath Welcome 00:04:15 Clayton Christensen Relationship 00:07:35 Discovery-Driven Planning 00:12:05 Client Example of Too Attached to Outcome 00:13:23 Redefining Failure: Failing Fast is Not Always Failing 00:14:04 Example of Varo Bank 00:18:51 KittyHawk Example 00:20:54 The Role of Luck 00:24:51 Honda SuperCub and NonConsumers 00:27:50 Jobs To Be Done and The McLean Hamburger 00:29:51 Origins of Discovery-Driven Planning 00:31:41 Most Mutations in Nature Fail, as do most ideas 00:32:47 Origins of Innovation Thinking From Schumpeter to Today 00:34:08 Discovery-Driven Planning Overview in a Nutshell 00:37:55 Disasters: EuroDisney 00:42:09 Disasters: PolaVision 00:43:15 Organisational Capabilities, Arenas and Kao 00:46:23 Selling an Idea to a CFO/Incumbent Gatekeeper 00:51:06 UPM Example: United Paper Mills Example 00:55:00 R.A.C.E. Find Rita here: Find Valize here:
In part 2 of our series to honour the work, life and theories of Clayton Christensen, Joseph Bower unpacks that famous HBR article, "Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave" This article spawned the book, "The Innovator's Dilemma" Joe Bower s the father of "Resource Allocation theory" included in his 1970 groundbreaking book, Managing the Resource Allocation Process. He has been a leader in general management at Harvard Business School for over five decades where he is the Donald K. David Professor Emeritus. He was Clayton Christensen’s doctoral thesis adviser and worked with Clay to develop and stress-test his theories. Just some of the topics covered in this episode:00:00:00 Intro00:01:46 Managing Resource Allocation00:02:57 Dissertation Supervisor for Clayton Christensen00:04:11 Traits of Great Leaders00:06:19 Resource Allocation00:08:44 Group Decision Making00:26:56 The Human Element of Change00:46:46 Advice for Changemakers and Leaders00:51:25 Getting People to Change Their Mind00:56:29 Final Thoughts on Clayton Christensen
In part 2 of our series to honour the work, life and theories of Clayton Christensen, Joseph Bower unpacks that famous HBR article, "Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave" This article spawned the book, "The Innovator's Dilemma" Joe Bower s the father of "Resource Allocation theory" included in his 1970 groundbreaking book, Managing the Resource Allocation Process. He has been a leader in general management at Harvard Business School for over five decades where he is the Donald K. David Professor Emeritus. He was Clayton Christensen’s doctoral thesis adviser and worked with Clay to develop and stress-test his theories.
Just some of the topics covered in this episode:
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 00:01:46 Managing Resource Allocation
- 00:02:57 Dissertation Supervisor for Clayton Christensen
- 00:04:11 Traits of Great Leaders
- 00:06:19 Resource Allocation
- 00:08:44 Group Decision Making
- 00:26:56 The Human Element of Change
- 00:46:46 Advice for Changemakers and Leaders
- 00:51:25 Getting People to Change Their Mind
- 00:56:29 Final Thoughts on Clayton Christensen
The logical, competent decisions of management that are critical to the success of their companies are also the reasons why they lose their positions of leadership.” How can executives simultaneously do what is right for the near-term health of their established businesses while focusing adequate resources on the disruptive technologies that ultimately could lead to their downfall? The Innovator's Dilemma!!! Clayton Christensen fathered the “theory of disruptive innovation”, but he also fathered wonderful people who have built on his pioneering work. We are honoured to be joined by one such pioneer. The apple does not fall far from the tree; he is offspring in mind and body and spirit we welcome Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Rose Park Advisors, Matt Christensen, welcome to the show.
Today’s book takes a fresh perspective on what it takes for people to flourish in the workplace. Our guest suggests that when we focus on neurodiversity, we respect people’s deeper drives and motivations, and then companies will naturally achieve better results as a side effect. One thing we must keep in mind is that neurosignatures shouldn’t be thought of as static. Our neurosignatures change throughout the day. When I get out of bed in the morning, my testosterone neurosignature is very high. But by evening, it’s almost nonexistent. I don’t want to conquer my goals at eight at night; I want to watch Netflix and chill. For those wondering what a neurosignature is, we’ll soon explore “neurosignatures,” a unique mix of four key brain chemicals that strongly affects your personality and how you process stress and information.Today’s book highlights the basic fact that we need more thought diversity and that people’s motivations differ very much. There is so much In this book, and I am delighted to welcome back a great friend of the show, a multiple-time guest with her WSJ best seller: The Brain-Friendly Workplace, Friederike Fabritius.Find Friederike here: https://friederikefabritius.com
The story of language is the story of humanity; the new understanding of language that our guests outline in this book radically revises our conception of ourselves.In today’s book, our guests outline a revolutionary perspective that overhauls almost everything we thought we knew about language. We will hear how the game of charades reveals deep insights into how language works. We’ll hear how our brain can improvise linguistic ‘moves’ at an astonishingly rapid rate. We’ll hear how languages are in continual flux, how people without a common tongue can rapidly create a language from scratch, and why it’s likely that language has been independently reinvented countless times. We will realise how the creation of language is not only important in itself – it also changed the nature of evolution.It’s a pleasure to welcome the authors of The Language Game- How Improvisation Created Language and Changed the World., Nick Chater and Morten H. ChristiansenFind Nick here: https://www.wbs.ac.uk/about/person/nick-chater/https://twitter.com/nickjchaterFind Morten here: https://csl-lab.psych.cornell.eduhttps://twitter.com/mh_christiansen
The story of language is the story of humanity; the new understanding of language that our guests outline in this book radically revises our conception of ourselves. In today’s book, our guests outline a revolutionary perspective that overhauls almost everything we thought we knew about language.
We will hear how the game of charades reveals deep insights into how language works. We’ll hear how our brain can improvise linguistic ‘moves’ at an astonishingly rapid rate. We’ll hear how languages are in continual flux, how people without a common tongue can rapidly create a language from scratch, and why it’s likely that language has been independently reinvented countless times. We will realise how the creation of language is not only essential but also changes the nature of evolution. It’s a pleasure to welcome the authors of "The Language Game- How Improvisation Created Language and Changed the World", Nick Chater and Morton H. Christiansen.
Find Nick here:
https://www.wbs.ac.uk/about/person/nick-chater/
https://twitter.com/nickjchater
Find Morten here:
https://csl-lab.psych.cornell.edu
https://twitter.com/mh_christiansen
Senior leaders often want to know how they can build an environment to allow innovation to thrive. In order to do that, they first need to realise that business activities live on an uncertainty continuum - that we call the Explore-Exploit Continuum - and that creating new growth engines and managing existing business(es) are on opposite ends of this continuum. A better understanding of the Explore-Exploit Continuum will help executives and innovation teams put in place the right investment and management processes, the required skill set and culture to explore new business ideas as successfully as they exploit current businesses.An upcoming info session for the Growth Accelerator Program mentioned by Alex: https://www.imd.org/event/innovation/2023-01-24/masterclass-information-session/
As a cognitive device, STORY is so woven into our language and thought process that it is inextricable. Since thought is at the heart of one’s life experience, it’s your stories—the ones you tell yourself habitually, for days, weeks, months, years, and even decades, that either move you closer to your goals and ideals or tragically, push them further away. Building upon his prior works and leaning upon advanced theories of thought and meta-cognition, Grunburg produces an epic finale and at the same time, introduces an innovative and simplified behaviour change model already impacting the coaching and behaviour change professions. Find Martin here: https://thehabitfactor.com
It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies: Contextual and Conscious Banking “ Paolo Sironi, welcome to the show Evolving bank business models on outcome economies, resolving the tension between information and communication, which requires overcoming the fears of abandoning the shore of established operational models, and all the products and services rendered. In the dark of the new digital, financial and economic normal, only a crisp and clear vision can guide all stakeholders in the transformation effort. Furthermore, the regulators need to be aligned on the new digital strategies that will ferry the whole industry to more sustainable shores. What is needed is a business map and a compass to guide the navigation. The map is the Banking Reinvention Quadrant (BRQ), and the compass pointing to the North Star of higher business value is the theory of Financial Market Transparency (FMT)
It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies: Contextual and Conscious Banking “ Paolo Sironi, welcome to the show Evolving bank business models on outcome economies, resolving the tension between information and communication, which requires overcoming the fears of abandoning the shore of established operational models, and all the products and services rendered. In the dark of the new digital, financial and economic normal, only a crisp and clear vision can guide all stakeholders in the transformation effort. Furthermore, the regulators need to be aligned on the new digital strategies that will ferry the whole industry to more sustainable shores. What is needed is a business map and a compass to guide the navigation. The map is the Banking Reinvention Quadrant (BRQ), and the compass pointing to the North Star of higher business value is the theory of Financial Market Transparency (FMT)
Co-author of "Eat Sleep Innovate", Paul Cobban, shares the importance of reframing your competitive set and the concept of MOJO Meetings and Wreckoon. Singapore's DBS Bank has been voted the world’s best bank for five years in a row! It wasn’t always like that. Today’s guest remembered his first day at DBS in 2009: when he asked his taxi driver to take him to DBS, the driver said, “Ah, DBS—Damn Bloody Slow,” referring to the notoriously long queues that plagued its ATMs. We are joined today on Innovation Bytes by the man who led the transformation from Damn Bloddy Slow to the best bank five years in a row. He is also the co-author of Eat Sleep Innovate with a friend of the Show, Scott D Anthony. He is going to share some nuggets about the transformation It is a pleasure to welcome Paul Cobban. Find Paul here: https://paulcobban.com/book/
Co-author of "Eat Sleep Innovate", Paul Cobban, shares the importance of reframing your competitive set and the concept of MOJO Meetings and Wreckoon. Singapore's DBS Bank has been voted the world’s best bank for five years in a row! It wasn’t always like that. Today’s guest remembered his first day at DBS in 2009: when he asked his taxi driver to take him to DBS, the driver said, “Ah, DBS—Damn Bloody Slow,” referring to the notoriously long queues that plagued its ATMs. We are joined today on Innovation Bytes by the man who led the transformation from Damn Bloddy Slow to the best bank five years in a row. He is also the co-author of Eat Sleep Innovate with a friend of the Show, Scott D Anthony. He is going to share some nuggets about the transformation It is a pleasure to welcome Paul Cobban. Find Paul here: https://paulcobban.com/book/
The work of Clayton Christensen changed my worldview and, ultimately, my life. I have been lining up all his co-authors to celebrate his life and share his theories. We have been interviewing each of these great thinkers over the last few months and into 2023. We will bring you each of those episodes in chronological order of his book releases. It includes Matt Christensen, Clay's son and CEO of Rose Park Advisors, Rita McGrath, Joseph L. Bower, Michael Raynor, Scott D. Anthony Hal Gregerson, Taddy Hall Bob Moesta, Michael B. Horn Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon. Coming Jan 23, 2023
While the mechanistic work mindset has spurred huge growth and riches for many, it’s an approach that has masked a fundamental truth: Rather than a machine, organizations are living, dynamic systems that can’t be programmed. Instead, they thrive through relationships, adaptive structures, diverse networks of people, the spaces they occupy, the tools they use – and so, so much more. For our guests– the answer to a better world lies in The Nature of Work Mindset: a new language inspired by forests and other elements of the natural world. This new vocabulary helps us to perceive work in a more dynamic way, to move away from the ‘organization as machine’ model and towards an ‘organization as organism’ view. We welcome Paul Miller and Paul Miller. Find Paul and Shimrit here: https://digitalworkplacegroup.com
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), along with six academics working in the area of artificial intelligence and data privacy, wrote an open letter to Irelands Minster for Justice Helen McEntee last month, noting that the use of Facial Recognition Technology raises serious and challenging issues about individual privacy and data rights. Full letter here: https://www.iccl.ie/2022/iccl-highlights-concerns-over-proposed-garda-use-of-facial-recognition-technology/
We are joined by 3M’s first-ever Chief Science Advocate with 76 patents to her name. She is the author of The Heart of Science series of books, with all proceeds going to scholarships for underrepresented minority women in STEM. We will discuss those books in the New Year, but for now, she is with us on Innovation Bytes to discuss “The 6 most common Innovation E.R.R.O.R.S.!” Find Jayshree Seth on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/raising-innovation-6-most-common-errors-jayshree-seth/
We are joined by 3M’s first-ever Chief Science Advocate with 76 patents to her name. She is the author of The Heart of Science series of books, with all proceeds going to scholarships for underrepresented minority women in STEM. We will discuss those books in the New Year, but for now, she is with us on Innovation Bytes to discuss “The 6 most common Innovation E.R.R.O.R.S.!”
Find Jayshree Seth on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/raising-innovation-6-most-common-errors-jayshree-seth/
We are joined by Friederike Fabritius, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Brain-Friendly Workplace: Why Talented People Quit and How to Get Them to Stay and of the award-winning book The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier. She joins us on Brain Bytes to discuss Fun, Fear and Focus Find Friederike here:
Today’s book explores the 27 most important trends shaping the future of our global economy. This visually striking book draws on the oceans of data we're all surrounded by to extract insights about where we are and where we are headed. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and regulators And anyone seeking to navigate a complex world. The futurist and author ALVIN TOFFLER once wrote “Information overload occurs when the amount of input to a system exceeds its processing capacity.
Decision-makers have fairly limited cognitive processing capacity. Consequently, when information overload occurs, it is likely that a reduction in decision quality will occur.” Today’s guest eases information overloaded, makes signal from the noise and helps us make better decisions.
We welcome sensemaker, founder and editor-in-chief of Visual Capitalist and author of “Signals: The 27 Trends Defining the Future of the Global Economy” Jeff Desjardins
The Fintech Book is your primary guide to the financial technology revolution, and the disruption, innovation and opportunity therein. Written by prominent thought leaders in the European, UK and Hong Kong fintech investment space, this book aggregates diverse industry expertise into a single informative volume to provide entrepreneurs and investors with the answers they need to capitalize on this lucrative market. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned. The financial technology sector is booming, and entrepreneurs, consultants, investors and asset managers are scrambling for more information: Who are the key players? What's driving the explosive growth? What are the risks? This book collates insights, knowledge and guidance from industry experts to provide the answers to these questions and more. Get up to speed on the latest industry developments. Grasp the market dynamics of the 'fintech revolution' . Realize the sector's potential and impact on related industries . Gain expert insight on investment and entrepreneurial opportunities
Once upon a time, the Persian king of all kings, Shahryār, beheaded his wife after discovering she was unfaithful. Overcome with rage, the monarch resolved to exact revenge on womankind by taking a new wife each night and beheading her the next morning. After most of the eligible women in the kingdom had either fled or been killed, Scheherazade, the daughter of the king’s advisor, devised a scheme to save herself and future victims. Scheherazade insisted on marrying the monarch, and on their first night together she told him a story, without revealing the ending. The king permitted her to live another day to finish her tale, and so she continued with her cliffhangers for 1,001 nights. Eventually, Scheherazade’s stories caused the king to have a change of heart, realise the injustices he had wrought and cease his vengeful rampage. Scheherazade, the narrator of the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, earned her place as one of the shrewdest heroines in world literature. While this story was set in the Islamic Golden Age, Scheherazade could be considered a highly effective coach or psychotherapist today. Through storytelling techniques, she awakened the king’s curiosity, challenged his behaviour and managed to change his outlook on life. Scheherazade’s form of psychological intervention can be applied to different situations. Manfred Kets de Vries is the Distinguished Clinical Professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change at INSEAD and the Raoul de Vitry d'Avaucourt Chaired Professor of Leadership Development, Emeritus. He is the Programme Director of The Challenge of Leadership, one of INSEAD’s top Executive Education programmes. The article is available here: https://knowledge.insead.edu/leadership-organisations/how-change-someones-mind
How does the mind connect to the body? Why does it feel like something to be us? Our guest is one of the boldest thinkers in neuroscience and solving this puzzle has been a lifetime quest. Now, at last, the pioneer who discovered the brain mechanism for dreaming appears to have made a breakthrough.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness, Mark Solms
Business leaders, with millions of dollars down the drain, struggle to abandon a new app or product that just isn’t working. Governments, caught in a hopeless conflict, believe that the next tactic will finally be the one that wins the war. And in our own lives, we persist in relationships or careers that no longer serve us. We are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination, and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away? Whether you're facing a make-or-break business decision, a life-altering personal choice or simply wanting to take more control of your life, today's book provides a toolkit for change to help you make the best next move. We welcome the author of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away Annie Duke Find Annie here:
While you might assume that detailed agendas improve your meetings, they may have exactly the opposite effect. This is because many employees unwittingly engage in a practice we call agenda theatre: They sink time and effort into agendas that create the appearance of effective meetings, without actually improving how meetings are run. What drives this counterproductive behaviour — and what should meeting leaders do instead? Dr Ashley Whillans tells us what we do. Find Ashley's work here, including her HBR article: https://ashleywhillans.com/author/
Innovation Byte: Don’t Let Hierarchy Stifle Innovation with Timothy R. Clark Much of the know-how required for innovation comes from the bottom of the organization. Yet many non-management employees consider innovation outside the scope of their jobs.
https://hbr.org/2022/08/dont-let-hierarchy-stifle-innovation
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A new series called Brain Bytes with Dr Helena Boschi, the author of Why We Do What We Do. This week Coffee and the Brain
Part 2 of Supertrends Part 2 with Lars Tvede.
These are turbulent times, and we all need to be ready for what’s coming if we hope to thrive. This book addresses what we can expect in the coming decades, and how companies and governments should adapt to accelerating change. You will also see improvement in your own ability to predict the next big thing – a valuable skill in any walk of life. Our guest is a serial entrepreneur and founding partner in the successful venture fund Nordic Eye and the forecasting company Supertrends. Throughout his career, he has found success through his uncanny ability to predict the trends that will take our world forward. We all need to understand the future – from financial executives, industry leaders and entrepreneurs to journalists and politicians – we will all benefit from Supertrends. We welcome back the author of Supertrends: 50 Things you Need to Know About the Future, Lars Tvede
Today’s book is a must-read CEOs, business leaders, regulators, fintech entrepreneurs, wealth managers, behavioural finance researchers and professionals working at financial technology companies, It offers and accessible grasp of the rapidly evolving outcome economy and a view about the future of the industry.
We welcome the man who poses such questions, the author of “Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies: Contextual and Conscious Banking “ Paolo Sironi
These are turbulent times, and we all need to be ready for what’s coming if we hope to thrive. This book addresses what we can expect in the coming decades, and how companies and government should adapt to accelerating change. You will also see improvement in your own ability to predict the next big thing – a valuable skill in any walk of life.
Our guest is a serial entrepreneur and founding partner in the successful venture fund Nordic Eye and the forecasting company Supertrends.
Throughout his career, he has found success through his uncanny ability to predict the trends that will take our world forward.
We all need to understand the future – from financial executives, industry leaders and entrepreneurs to journalists and politicians – we will all benefit from Supertrends.
We welcome the author of Supertrends: 50 Things you Need to Know About the Future, Lars Tvede
Find Lars here: https://www.larstvede.com/book/supertrends/
Most leaders know Innovation and Creativity are important for corporate survival, but this desire for Innovation often creates a new problem, When faced with the level of investment needed in terms of time and resources, most leaders baulk and look for shortcuts.
Our guest today has seen them all and is with us to share "The Top 10 Innovation Shortcuts Company Leaders Should Avoid".
He is a friend of the show, a leading consultant with the Strategyzer crew and the author of “Pirates In The Navy: How Innovators Lead Transformation", Tendayi Viki, welcome back.
Find Tendayi here: https://tendayiviki.com/the-top-10-innovation-shortcuts-company-leaders-should-avoid/
00:01:49 Shortcut #1. There Is No Innovation Strategy 00:02:42 Shortcut #2. The CEO Has No Time 00:03:20 Shortcut #3. We Are Working On Only Two Ideas 00:04:07 Shortcut #4. Innovation Has No Power 00:04:57 Shortcut #5. We Don’t Want To Talk To The Core Business 00:05:39 Shortcut #6. We Reward Hitting Revenue Targets 00:06:26 Shortcut #7. Innovation Teams Work Part Time 00:08:39 Shortcut #8. We Want Detailed Business Plans 00:09:07 Shortcut #9. There Is No Innovation Skills Building 00:09:49 Shortcut #10. An Excessive Focus On Ideation
Since our guest has written today’s book, recent studies strengthen the idea that gay people differ from straight people in more than the direction of their sexual feelings. There is great diversity among lesbians and gay men, to be sure, but in general, homosexuality is part of a collection of gender-atypical traits, just as heterosexuality is part of a collection of gender-typical traits.
These different “packages” arise because the sexual differentiation of the brain goes forward differently in individuals destined to become gay adults as compared with their same-sex heterosexual peers.
Differences in genes, sex hormones, and their interactions with the developing brain are what cause this divergence.
We welcome the author of "Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation" - Simon LeVay
Find Simon Here: www.simonlevay.com
Our guest on today’s Innovation Byte is the brilliant author, speaker, consultant, founder of Valize and Professor with Columbia Business School Rita McGrath welcome to the show. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:14 The Survivorship Bias of Innovation 00:01:08 Blockbuster v Netflix 00:02:53 Kodak Story 00:04:29 Nokia Story 00:07:13 Captive to Customers
“The real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology. And it is terrifically dangerous, and it is now approaching a point of crisis overall.” ― Edward O. Wilson Today, we talk about Hate and The Brain and ask the question, are we wired to hate? The author "The Science of Hate: How prejudice becomes hate and what we can do to stop it", Professor Matt Williams enlightens us.
Are our brains wired to hate? Is social media to blame for an increase in hateful abuse? With hate on the rise, what can we do to turn the tide? Drawing on twenty years of pioneering research - as well as his own experience as a hate-crime victim - our guest, a world-renowned criminologist explores one of the pressing issues of our age. Today we discuss the role of big tech, algorithms and echo chambers. We welcome the author of The Science of Hate: How prejudice becomes hate and what we can do to stop it, Matthew Williams 00:01:18 Algorithms, “Tay” and the Internet Censorship 00:10:20 How Regulation Can Help 00:21:33 Bot Traffic, Fake Accounts 00:25:43 Facebook Influence in Myanmar 00:32:03 Trigger Events and Predictive Events 00:33:45 Wisdom of The Crowd 00:37:37 What to do when you see Hate Speech
The Five Fatal Habits: Why most organisations fail at innovation and agility with Geoff Marlow Find the pdf here: https://www.geoffmarlow.com/resources/
Are our brains wired to hate? Is social media to blame for an increase in hateful abuse? What can we do with hate on the rise to turn the tide? Drawing on twenty years of pioneering research - as well as his own experience as a hate-crime victim - our guest, a world-renowned criminologist explores one of the pressing issues of our age.
We welcome the author of The Science of Hate: How prejudice becomes hate and what we can do to stop it, Professor Matt Williams
Find Matt here: https://hatelab.net
00:00:00 Intro 00:01:12 Matt’s Hate Crime Origin Story 00:11:15 The Benefit of Criminology as an Intersectional Discipline 00:16:12 Criminology is Based on a study of Prejudices 00:26:35 Intergroup Hate, A Hierarchy of Hatred 00:34:29 Gordon Alport and Push v Pull Prejudice 00:45:43 Statistics of Hate
In the workplace, gaslighting often happens when someone is trying to change beliefs about who should get the credit or blame for a particular project. Art Markman Explains.
In the workplace, gaslighting often happens when someone is trying to change beliefs about who should get the credit or blame for a particular project. Art Markman Explains.
Today's episode explores innovation from different perspectives: historical, scientific, sociological, cultural and practical — all through the feminine lens. It addresses the shortage of women in innovation and how important it is to address this as the first step to inclusion. This book reveals that any innovator can acquire the necessary skills to create meaningful innovation.
It is about celebrating the duality of the feminine and the masculine in all human beings and dares us to activate both energies to create innovation that brings true value to our world. To date, the world (and innovation) has been mainly driven by masculine energy, and we can no longer ignore gender. This book will help you discover that you have latent feminine skills and that, wherever you stand on the masculine/feminine spectrum, rebalancing towards the opposite makes you a more centred human being in your personal and professional life.
It’s a pleasure to welcome the author of Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation, Fabienne Jacquet .
Find Fabienne here: https://innoveve.com
Find Fabienne’s husband’s art here: http://pdeshayes.com
Hidden Truths Finale: What Leaders Need to Hear But Are Rarely Told with David Fubini 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Getting on Board with the Board 00:04:44 CEO's role to reach out to the Board 00:07:32 Board Theatre 00:11:28 ESG Sustainability and Stakeholders 00:15:15 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 00:20:09 Positioning Change as a Journey 00:21:57 When it's time to leave 00:26:28 Leaving Well 00:36:36 Outro
Courses are taught in MBA and executive development programs that provide a lot of information about the job. Direct reports and teams also observe leaders in action. But it’s not until you assume a leadership job that the reality of the position hits home.
The reality is that leaders operate in a crucible, one in which emotions run high and interpersonal relationships are at risk. Being in the spotlight, not having nearly enough hours in the day to address key issues, confronting right-versus-right decisions - all of this ratchets up the degree of difficulty.
We welcome back the author of Hidden Truths: What Leaders Need to Hear but Are Rarely Told, David Fubini
Find David here: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=102821
In today’s knowledge economy that prizes intellectual capital—where we need all individuals to build passions and develop their full human potential—our education system is no longer sufficient. Amid the disaster since the pandemic’s assault on society and schools over multiple school years, there is an opportunity to rebuild better by altering the fundamental assumptions undergirding our present-day schooling model. Today's book isn’t about disruptive innovation. Nor is it about the devastation and disruption that the pandemic caused. It’s about what we build out of this devastation. What we choose to create. And our guest proposes that It starts with educators.
We welcome a friend of the show and someone I have also become to see as a friend, he is here to share his new book, From Reopen to Reinvent, Recreating School for Every Child, Michael Horn
Find Michael here: https://michaelbhorn.com
Topics we cover:
- 00:01:18 The Imagination Network in the Brain
- 00:03:34 Creativity is about Inhibition as well as activation
- 00:05:48 Brainstorming
- 00:08:22 Convergent and Divergent Thinking
- 00:10:58 Educating People out of Creativity
- 00:12:29 Organisations and Creativity
- 00:16:39 Creative Exercises like de Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats
- 00:22:22 The Von Restorff Effect
Find Helena here:
https://www.chequeredleopard.com
We welcome back Helena Boschi, the author of "Why We Do What We Do Understanding our brain to get the best out of ourselves and others"
Here are our topics today
If You Are Human You Are Biased
Cognitive Dissonance and Motivated Reasoning
Cognitive Energy Choice Overload, Complexity Avoidance
Anchoring Effects and Wine Lists
How Language Shapes Behaviour
We Are Poor At Judging Risk
The Availability Heuristic
In Group/Out Group
Find Helena here: https://www.chequeredleopard.com
The brain is the basis of everything we do: how we behave, communicate, feel, remember, pay attention, create, influence, and decide.
Today’s book combines scientific research with concrete examples and illustrative stories to clarify the complex mechanisms of the human brain. It offers valuable insights into how our brain works every day, at home and at work, and provides practical ideas and tips to help us lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.
The thoughts you have and the words that you speak all have an effect on your neural architecture - and this book explains what that means in a way you can understand.
We welcome Helena Boschi, the author of "Why We Do What We Do
Understanding our brain to get the best out of ourselves and others"
Find Helena here:
https://www.chequeredleopard.com
Today's book aims to unpack the neuroscience of reward and, in so doing, enable us to find a better, healthier balance between pleasure and pain. But neuroscience is not enough. We also need the lived experience of human beings. Who better to teach us how to overcome compulsive overconsumption than those most vulnerable to it: people with addiction. Whether it’s sugar or shopping, voyeuring or vaping, social media posts or The Washington Post, we all engage in behaviours we wish we didn’t, or to an extent we regret.
This book offers practical solutions for how to manage compulsive overconsumption in a world where consumption has become the all-encompassing motive of our lives.”
It’s a pleasure and a reward to welcome the author of Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence With Dr Anna Lembke
Find Anna here:
https://www.annalembke.com
It’s a dopamine hit to welcome back Dr Anna Lembke, the author of "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence".
00:00:00 Sponsor Message
00:00:33 What is Dopamine?
00:02:50 Access is Easy Now in a Digital World
00:10:14 Opioid-induced Hyperalgesia
00:11:27 Expectation Let Down Children
00:13:54 Cannabis Addiction and Dopamine Fasting
00:17:27 How Reminders of our Drug Can Trigger Desire to Use
00:21:43 Gambling Addiction
00:25:56 The DOPAMINE Acronym
00:36:09 Replace a reward with another reward
00:39:17 Understanding Stress and Pain
00:44:54 Final Message
In Hidden Truths, David Fubini delivers is that awareness of the critical capabilities and issues that come with the territory - capabilities and issues that often take leaders by surprise - goes a long way toward helping leaders perform at a high level. He presents the essential skills that will keep leaders delivering success - both professionally and within their organizations.
We welcome the author of Hidden Truths: What Leaders Need to Hear but Are Rarely Told, David Fubini
Time stamps:
00:00 Sponsor Message Zai
01:38 CEOs Shocked by the Volume of Demands
06:17 Failure to Delegate
07:58 All Eyes Watching You as CEO
10:06 Jeff Clarke and Kodak in Free Fall
13:12 Information Vacuums and Managing Constituencies
17:30 Change Management Starts With Changing the Management
21:21 The How And Then The What
23:37 The Tradeoff: New Team V Retraining the Old One
25:40 Roger Smith and The Allure of Changing Slowly
27:33 Change: Slow and Polite V Fast and Pragmatic
29:55 Successfully Transitioning After A Merger Or Acquisition and The Case Of American Airlines
34:04 Sponsor Message Zai
Today’s episode provides practical knowledge that will not only help leaders do their jobs better, but assist boards, HR, consultants, and others in working effectively with these executives. One of the book’s themes is that appearance is not reality.
Much has been written and discussed about the apparent roles and responsibilities of CEOs and managing directors and other leaders.
Courses are taught in MBA and executive development programs that provide a lot of information about the job. Direct reports and teams also observe leaders in action. But it’s not until you assume a leadership job that the reality of the position hits home.
The reality is that leaders operate in a crucible, one in which emotions run high and interpersonal relationships are at risk. Being in the spotlight, not having nearly enough hours in the day to address key issues, confronting right-versus-right decisions - all of this ratchets up the degree of difficulty. The good news that our guest and his book delivers is that awareness of the critical capabilities and issues that come with the territory - capabilities and issues that often take leaders by surprise - goes a long way toward helping leaders perform at a high level. He presents the essential skills that will keep leaders delivering success - both professionally and within their organizations.
We welcome the author of Hidden Truths: What Leaders Need to Hear but Are Rarely Told, David Fubini
Find David here: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=102821
Companies spend billions of dollars annually on diversity efforts with remarkably few results. Too often diversity efforts rest on the assumption that all that's needed is an earnest conversation about "privilege." That's not enough.
To truly make progress we need to stop celebrating the problem and instead take effective steps to solve it. Through her own exhaustive research, fresh evidence and first-hand work with companies our guest shows how it's done, and, reassuringly, how easy it is to get started.
We welcome the author of Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion for Real and for Good, Joan C. Williams, welcome to the show.
Find Joan here: https://joancwilliams.com
Find bias interrupters here: https://biasinterrupters.org
Companies spend billions of dollars annually on diversity efforts with remarkably few results.
Too often diversity efforts rest on the assumption that all that's needed is an earnest conversation about "privilege."
That's not enough.
To truly make progress we need to stop celebrating the problem and instead take effective steps to solve it.
Through her own exhaustive research, fresh evidence and first-hand work with companies our guest shows how it's done, and, reassuringly, how easy it is to get started.
Chapter titles include
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What’s the path forward?
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Is bias training worthless?
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We’re a meritocracy. Are you asking us to change that?
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Why do some groups need to be politically savvier to succeed?
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Are you saying that white men have it easy? I don’t feel privileged.
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We cherish our culture. Can we retain that and still achieve DEI goals?
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Can we make progress on DEI without getting all rigid and bureaucratic?
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Women’s priorities change after having kids. Are you saying I should ignore that?
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Isn’t it natural—and inevitable—that people who work harder go further?
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If we hire more women and people of colour, won’t the DEI problem take care of itself?
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What does the CEO need to do to finally deliver on DEI goals?
- How can a company change who gets access to opportunities? (Hint: Only the CEO can)
- How can CDOs and HR get buy-in—and deliver— on DEI goals?
- How can HR and DEI departments work together to interrupt bias in basic business systems?
- How can individual managers help move the needle—and manage more effectively?
We welcome the author of Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion for Real and for Good, Joan C. Williams, welcome to the show.
Find Joan here: https://joancwilliams.com
Find bias interrupters here: https://biasinterrupters.org
It's you. As the speed of change in elite sports has increased, the support infrastructure around head coaches has not kept up. This has left many coaches--supposedly experts in human performance--walking zombies who don’t sleep, don’t exercise and don’t see their families. To succeed in the modern sporting world, head coaches must face some hard truths. By grappling with these truths, which cut to the very core of who they are as human beings, head coaches can get out of their own way and achieve all-new levels of personal performance.
We welcome author of "The Tough Stuff: Seven Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach" Cody Royle
Find Cody here: https://www.codyroyle.com
From the spread of COVID-19 to the rise of political polarisation, from implicit bias to genetically modified food, from NASA to Netflix - it's time to think differently about how change works. Our guest is the world expert in the new science of networks. His ground-breaking research across areas as disparate as voting, health, technology and finance has highlighted powerful and highly effective new ways to ensure lasting change. In today’s book, he distils more than a decade of deep experience into a fascinating new theory that challenges previous assumptions that new ideas are either contagious or not. He shows that beliefs and behaviours are not transmitted from person to person in the simple way that a virus is. The real story of social change is more complex and much more interesting. When we are exposed to a new idea, our social networks guide our responses in striking and surprising ways. Drawing on deep yet accessible research and fascinating examples, his book presents a paradigm-shifting new science for understanding what drives change, recognising our blind spots and how we can change the world around us.
We welcome the author of "Change: How to Make Big Things Happen", Damon Centola
Find Damon here: https://www.damoncentola.com
and here:
http://leighbureaultd.com/speakers/dcentola
We all know that we’re capable of more than what we’re already accomplishing.
But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance?
With expert guidance from today’s guest we can discover how to unlock the hidden potential of our brain.
Using simple tools and techniques we can use each day, his book will show us how to:
- Utilise the principle of neuroplasticity to transform your daily life
- Harness straightforward strategies to learn new behaviours
- Turn these behaviours into lasting habits and new skills
- Understand the latest developments in brain-enhancement
- Create better strategies for team innovation and problem solving
We welcome the author of Sort Your Brain Out: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More, Dr Jack Lewis, welcome to the show
Find Jack here:
https://www.drjack.co.uk
Brain man VR:
https://www.brainmanvr.co.uk
We all know that we’re capable of more than what we’re already accomplishing.
But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance?
With expert guidance from today’s guest we can discover how to unlock the hidden potential of our brain.
Using simple tools and techniques we can use each day, his book will show us how to:
- Utilise the principle of neuroplasticity to transform your daily life
- Harness straightforward strategies to learn new behaviours
- Turn these behaviours into lasting habits and new skills
- Understand the latest developments in brain-enhancement
- Create better strategies for team innovation and problem solving
We welcome the author of Sort Your Brain Out: Boost Your Performance, Manage Stress and Achieve More, Dr Jack Lewis, welcome to the show
Find Jack here:
https://www.brainmanvr.co.uk
Brain man VR: https://www.brainmanvr.co.uk
When we talk about a Bank 4.0 it is good to establish both a timeline and a definition for clarity:
BANK1.0: Historical, traditional banking centred around the branch as the primary access point. Started with the Medici family in the 12th century.
BANK 2.0: The emergence of self-service banking, defined by the first attempts to provide access outside of bank working hours. Commenced with ATM machines and accelerated in 1995 with the commercial internet.
BANK 3.0: Banking when and where you needed it as redefined by the emergence of the smartphone in 2007, and accelerated with a shift to mobile payments, P2P and challenger banks built on top of mobile; channel agnostic.
BANK4.0: Embedded, ubiquitous banking delivered in real-time through the technology layer. Dominated by real-time, contextual experiences, frictionless engagement and a smart, AI-based advice layer. Largely digital omni-channel with zero requirements for physical distribution.
We welcome Founder of Moven Host of Breaking Banks Radio author of multiple titles but today we focus on Bank 4.0, Banking Everywhere, Never at a Bank Brett King.
Find Brett here: http://brettking.com
Today’s book is for anyone who wants to introduce a new idea or innovation into the world. Most marketers, innovators, executives, activists, or anyone else in the business of creating change, operate on a deep assumption. It is the belief that the best (and perhaps only) way to convince people to embrace a new idea is to heighten the appeal of the idea itself. We instinctively believe that if we add enough value, people will eventually say "yes." This reflex leads us down a path of adding features and benefits to our ideas or increasing the sizzle of our messaging - all in the hope of getting others on board. Our guest calls this instinct the "Fuel-based mindset."
The Fuel-based mindset explains so much of what we do, from adding countless trivial features to software to bolting a sixth blade onto a shaving razor. By focusing on Fuel, innovators neglect the other half of the equation – the psychological Frictions that oppose change. Frictions create drag on innovation.
And though they are rarely considered, overcoming these Frictions is essential for bringing new ideas into the world. In his book,
Our guest highlights the four Frictions that operate against innovation. It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas David Schonthal
Find David here:
https://www.davidschonthal.com
Framing is a cognitive muscle we can strengthen to improve our lives, work and future. Today’s book shows us how.”
We heartily welcome back the author of "Framers: Make Better Decisions In The Age of Big Data", Kenneth Cukier
Find Kenneth here: http://www.cukier.com
@kncukier
https://www.economist.com/books-and-arts/2021/05/11/imaginative-framing-is-the-key-to-problem-solving
Framing is a cognitive muscle we can strengthen to improve our lives, work and future. Today’s book shows us how.” We welcome the author of Framers: Make Better Decisions In The Age of Big Data Kenneth Cukier
Find Kenneth here: http://www.cukier.com
@kncukier
https://www.economist.com/books-and-arts/2021/05/11/imaginative-framing-is-the-key-to-problem-solving
52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion-dollar organization. Back then, Visa was little more than a
set of unorthodox convictions about organization slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel. Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report,
payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
Our guest is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today.
He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
His book, "One from Many" is much more than the story of the scarcely believable events that brought Visa into being and led to its extraordinary success.
It is also the story of an introverted, small-town child, passionate to read, dream, and wander the woods, the youngest of six, born to parents with but an eighth-grade education.
It is a story of crushing confinement and interminable boredom in school and church, along with sharp, rising awareness of the chasm between how institutions profess to function
and how they actually do; what they claim to do for people and what they actually do to them.
It is about three compelling questions arising from that awareness that came to dominate his life:
Why are institutions, everywhere, whether political, commercial, or social, increasingly unable to manage their affairs?
Why are individuals, everywhere, increasingly in conflict with and alienated from the institutions of which they are part?
Why are society and the biosphere increasingly in disarray?
This is the story of a lifelong search for the answer to those questions, which had everything to do with the formation of Visa. It is a story of harbouring
four beasts that inevitably devour their keeper; ego, envy, avarice, and ambition; and of a great bargain, trading ego for humility, envy for equanimity, avarice for time, and ambition for liberty. It is a story of events impossible to foresee, that sent (a man of 92) him at 55 on (a journey) an odyssey more improbable than Visa, and infinitely more important. At 91, he is still in the midst of that odyssey
Beyond all else, it is a story of the future; of something trying to happen; of a four-hundred-year-old age rattling in its deathbed as another struggles to be born.
It is not just the story of today’s guest, although he is central to it. It is not just your story, or my story, (although you} although we are both in it. It is a story of everyone
A story of us all.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work "The Birth of the Chaordic Age" and its updated version "One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization", Dee Hock
There are reasons we are the way we are; we are optimized for other purposes, not the least of which is thinking in stories not logic. So we did something else instead: we taught rocks how to think. Intrigued? So was I and I’m delighted to host the man who’ll answer this strange question in Act III of “Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It” Byron Reese, welcome back to the show
Find Byron here: www.byronreese.com
We're often told that humans make bad decisions and that more data is better. But this is backwards: people are good at decisions precisely because we use mental models and can envision new realities outside of data. Great outcomes don't depend so much on the final moment of choosing but on generating better alternatives to choose between. That's framing. It's a cognitive muscle we can strengthen to improve our lives, work and future.
Today’s book shows us how. We welcome the author of Framers: Make Better Decisions In The Age of Big Data Kenneth Cukier.
Find Kenneth here: http://www.cukier.com @kncukier https://www.economist.com/books-and-arts/2021/05/11/imaginative-framing-is-the-key-to-problem-solving
Today’s book is about the impossible, but it starts with the invisible. Over the four decades, an unlikely collection of men and women have pushed human performance farther and faster than at any other point in the 150,000-year history of our species. In this evolutionary eyeblink, they have completely redefined the limits of the possible. But here’s the stranger part: this unprecedented flowering of human potential has taken place in plain sight, occasionally with millions of people watching–yet almost no one has noticed.
Today’s guest will explain why, he is a friend of the show and author of multiple titles and the focus of today’s episode is “The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance”, Steven Kotler, welcome.
More about Steven: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/flow-blocker-quiz
It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World”, Iain McGilchrist In this episode, we explore intuition, imagination and more. Find Iain here: http://channelmcgilchrist.com
Today we focus on ACT II of Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future and Shape It with Byron Reese Act II is set In 17th century France, the mathematical framework known as 'probability theory' is born—a science for seeing into the future that we used to build the modern world.
We welcome back the author of “Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It” friend of the show, Byron Reese.
Find Byron here: www.byronreese.com
In Part I of “The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World” Iain McGilchrist addresses the means to truth, in the sense of the faculties with which we are endowed for this task.
He takes these to be: attention, perception, judgment, apprehension, emotional and social intelligence, cognitive intelligence and creativity. In each case, he looks at what either hemisphere contributes to the process.
We don’t stand a hope of diving into each but I felt we should share some of your writing on attention and Perception before we focus today on some of the more philosophical chapters such as intuition.
We touched on it on the last day, but for those who know your work! We will know how we attend to the work is of utmost importance to what and how we experience the world?
“Attention changes the world. How you attend to it changes what it is you find there. What you find then governs the kind of attention you will think it appropriate to pay in the future. And so it is that the world you recognise (which will not be exactly the same as my world) is ‘firmed up’ – and brought into being.
This raises a core question then,
What is attention?
Find Iain here: https://channelmcgilchrist.com
In Part I of “The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World” Iain McGilchrist addresses the means to truth, in the sense of the faculties with which we are endowed for this task. He takes these to be: attention, perception, judgment, apprehension, emotional and social intelligence, cognitive intelligence and creativity. In each case, he looks at what either hemisphere contributes to the process.
We don’t stand a hope of diving into each but I felt we should share some of your writing on attention and Perception before we focus today on some of the more philosophical chapters such as intuition.
We touched on it on the last day, but for those who know your work! We will know how we attend to the work is of utmost importance to what and how we experience the world?
“Attention changes the world. How you attend to it changes what it is you find there.
What you find then governs the kind of attention you will think it appropriate to pay in the future.
And so it is that the world you recognise (which will not be exactly the same as my world) is ‘firmed up’ – and brought into being.
This raises a core question then, What is attention?
Look around. Clearly, we humans are radically different from the other creatures on this planet. But why? Where are the Bronze Age beavers? The Iron Age iguanas? In today’s episode, our guest argues that we humans owe our special status to our ability to imagine the future and recall the past, escaping the perpetual present that all other living creatures are trapped in. Envisioning human history as the development of a societal superorganism he names Agora, our guest shows us how this escape enabled us to share knowledge on an unprecedented scale, and predict—and eventually master—the future.
He unravels our history as an intelligent species in three acts:
Act I: Ancient humans undergo “the awakening,” developing the cognitive ability to mentally time-travel using language
Act II: In 17th century France, the mathematical framework known as 'probability theory' is born—a science for seeing into the future that we used to build the modern world
Act III: Beginning with the invention of the computer chip, humanity creates machines to gaze into the future with even more precision, overcoming the limits of our brains
We welcome back the author of “Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It” friend of the show, Byron Reese.
Find Byron here: www.byronreese.com
Part 2 of this extended episode with Eric Maisel
Imagine solving problems and increasing creativity while you sleep. Grounded in current brain research, today’s book introduces a simple but revolutionary program that shows how to do just that by learning to tune into your deepest intuitions.
Case studies illustrate the effects of sleep thinking on ordinary individuals, from a failing college student to an engineer with anger management issues. This tool for idea generation and life-purpose clarification offers answers that lead to actions and result in positive changes, all by getting clear on the real nature of a problem and learning to listen for the answers.
We welcome back for part 2 the author "The Magic of Sleep Thinking: How to Solve Problems, Reduce Stress, and Increase Creativity While You Sleep", Eric Maisel
More about Eric: https://ericmaisel.com
Imagine solving problems and increasing creativity while you sleep. Grounded in current brain research, today’s book introduces a simple but revolutionary program that shows how to do just that by learning to tune into your deepest intuitions. Case studies illustrate the effects of sleep thinking on ordinary individuals, from a failing college student to an engineer with anger management issues. This tool for idea generation and life-purpose clarification offers answers that lead to actions and result in positive changes, all by getting clear on the real nature of a problem and learning to listen for the answers.
We welcome the author of a multitude of titles but the focus of today’s episode is, The Magic of Sleep Thinking: How to Solve Problems, Reduce Stress, and Increase Creativity While You Sleep, Eric Maisel
More about Eric: https://ericmaisel.com
In this landmark new book, our guest addresses some of the oldest and hardest questions humanity faces – ones that have a practical urgency for all of us today.
Who are we?
What is the world?
How can we understand consciousness, matter, space and time?
Is the cosmos without purpose or value?
Can we really neglect the sacred and divine?
In doing so, he argues that we have become enslaved to an account of things dominated by the brain’s left hemisphere, one that blinds us to an awe-inspiring reality that is all around us, had we but eyes to see it. He suggests that in order to understand ourselves and the world we need science and intuition, reason and imagination, not just one or two; that they are in any case far from being in conflict; and that the brain’s right hemisphere plays the most important part in each. And he shows us how to recognise the ‘signature’ of the left hemisphere in our thinking, so as to avoid making decisions that bring disaster in their wake. Following the paths of cutting-edge neurology, philosophy and physics, he reveals how each leads us to a similar vision of the world, one that is both profound and beautiful – and happens to be in line with the deepest traditions of human wisdom. It is a vision that returns the world to life, and us to a better way of living in it: one we must embrace if we are to survive.
He is one of my favourite writers and his previous appearance on the show remains one of my favourites and each time I listen to I learn something new, he is back to introduce his latest book, which I consider an oeuvre as in the French word for a body of work and this is a magnificent oeuvre.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of “The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World” Iain McGilchrist, you are very welcome.
More about Iain: http://channelmcgilchrist.com
The premise of today’s book is that nurturing spontaneity, creativity , experimentation, and dynamic synchronization is no longer an optional approach to leadership. It’s the only approach. The current velocity of change demands nothing less. It demands paying attention to the mental models, the cultural beliefs and values, the practices and structures that support improvisation. We welcome back the author of: “Yes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz”, Frank Barrett.
More about Frank: http://yestothemess.org
The premise of today’s book is that nurturing spontaneity, creativity , experimentation, and dynamic synchronization is no longer an optional approach to leadership. It’s the only approach. The current velocity of change demands nothing less. It demands paying attention to the mental models, the cultural beliefs and values, the practices and structures that support improvisation. We welcome back the author of: “Yes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz”, Frank Barrett.
More about Frank: http://yestothemess.org
Today’s guest has four questions for us…. First, do you truly believe that all men and women are created equal, and do you accept others and welcome them into your society simply because they possess flesh and blood even if their values differ from your own? Second, without bias or discrimination, do you encourage others to learn and grow, and do you support them in that process even when they lack confidence or make mistakes? Third, do you grant others maximum autonomy to contribute in their own way as they demonstrate their ability to deliver results? Fourth, do you consistently invite others to challenge the status quo in order to make things better, and are you personally prepared to be wrong based on the humility and learning mindset you have developed? In large measure, the way you answer these questions will define the way you value human beings and your relationships with them. It will define the way you draw people out or shut them down, create confidence or induce fear, encourage or discourage. It will determine how you lead and influence others and yourself? We welcome back for part 2 the author of “The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation" Timothy Clark
More about Tim: https://www.leaderfactor.com/team
Today’s guest has four questions for us…. First, do you truly believe that all men and women are created equal, and do you accept others and welcome them into your society simply because they possess flesh and blood even if their values differ from your own? Second, without bias or discrimination, do you encourage others to learn and grow, and do you support them in that process even when they lack confidence or make mistakes? Third, do you grant others maximum autonomy to contribute in their own way as they demonstrate their ability to deliver results? Fourth, do you consistently invite others to challenge the status quo in order to make things better, and are you personally prepared to be wrong based on the humility and learning mindset you have developed? In large measure, the way you answer these questions will define the way you value human beings and your relationships with them. It will define the way you draw people out or shut them down, create confidence or induce fear, encourage or discourage. It will determine how you lead and influence others and yourself? We welcome the author of “The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation" Timothy Clark
More about Tim: https://www.leaderfactor.com/team
Today’s book is designed to bring you simple, sound, and practical tools to awaken your creativity at work—even if you don’t think you are creative. Not fluff or theories. No bull or fillers. Our guest draws on a lifetime of success in business to give you real actionable tools that you can use to become more creative. And each chapter brims with businesslike action items on how to make creativity happen at work. Meant to be used as a manual which you can draw upon at the office, in business, or in your career, this book is all about teaching you how to awaken your long-lost creativity in order to see the world as it can be, not as it is.
We welcome the author of “The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability" Nir Bashan
Find Nir, well, here: https://www.nirbashan.com
Today’s book is designed to bring you simple, sound, and practical tools to awaken your creativity at work—even if you don’t think you are creative.
Not fluff or theories.
No bull or fillers.
Our guest draws on a lifetime of success in business to give you real actionable tools that you can use to become more creative
And each chapter brims with businesslike action items on how to make creativity happen at work. Meant to be used as a manual which you can draw upon at the office, in business, or in your career, this book is all about teaching you how to awaken your long-lost creativity in order to see the world as it can be, not as it is.
We welcome the author of “The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability" Nir Bashan
More about Nir: https://www.nirbashan.com
Part 2 of this great episode:;
Habits may help us to carry out our daily routine but they often cause us trouble, from unhealthy eating and smoking, to poor study skills and work routines. We've all experienced that endless frustration when we try to kick a bad habit. The frustration you have now will soon be over. Our guest is a premier cognitive scientist and draws on all the latest scientific research to help us succeed in beating bad habits. With the help of today’s book, not only does he help us to understand just how habits are formed and maintained but he equips us with 5 essential tools to help us change our behaviour for the better and, what's more, influence the behaviour of others at work and at home. These same tools can also be used to help people around us change their behaviours, and this book shows us how.
It is a great instruction manual for influencing others.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of “Smart Change: Break the habits that hold you back and form the habits of success”, Art Markman. More about Art here: http://smartchangebook.com
Habits may help us to carry out our daily routine but they often cause us trouble, from unhealthy eating and smoking, to poor study skills and work routines. We've all experienced that endless frustration when we try to kick a bad habit. The frustration you have now will soon be over. Our guest is a premier cognitive scientist and draws on all the latest scientific research to help us succeed in beating bad habits. With the help of today’s book, not only does he help us to understand just how habits are formed and maintained but he equips us with 5 essential tools to help us change our behaviour for the better and, what's more, influence the behaviour of others at work and at home. These same tools can also be used to help people around us change their behaviours, and this book shows us how. It is a great instruction manual for influencing others.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of “Smart Change: Break the habits that hold you back and form the habits of success”, Art Markman.
More about Art here: http://smartchangebook.com
One in ten French people still believe the earth may be flat; One quarter of Australians think that cavemen and dinosaurs existed at the same time; One in nine Brits think the 9/11 attacks were a US government conspiracy; 15 per cent of Americans believe that the media or government adds secret mind-controlling signals to television transmissions. Our main interest is not niche stupidity or minority belief in conspiracies, but much more general and widespread misperceptions about individual, social and political realities. Do you eat too much sugar? Is violence in the world increasing or decreasing? What proportion of your country are Muslim? What does it cost to raise a child? How much do we need to save for retirement? How much tax do the rich pay?
When we estimate the answers to these fundamental questions that directly affect our lives, we tend to be vastly wrong, irrespective of how educated we are. Today’s book - informed by over ten exclusive major polling studies by IPSOS across 40 countries - asks why in the age of the internet, where information should be more accessible than ever, we remain so poorly informed. It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything, Bobby Duffy, welcome to the show.
One in ten French people still believe the earth may be flat;
One-quarter of Australians think that cavemen and dinosaurs existed at the same time;
One in nine Brits think the 9/11 attacks were a US government conspiracy;
15 per cent of Americans believe that the media or government adds secret mind-controlling signals to television transmissions.
Our main interest is not niche stupidity or minority belief in conspiracies, but much more general and widespread misperceptions about individual, social and political realities.
Do you eat too much sugar?
Is violence in the world increasing or decreasing?
What proportion of your country are Muslim?
What does it cost to raise a child?
How much do we need to save for retirement?
How much tax do the rich pay?
When we estimate the answers to these fundamental questions that directly affect our lives, we tend to be vastly wrong, irrespective of how educated we are.
Today’s book - informed by over ten exclusive major polling studies by IPSOS across 40 countries - asks why in the age of the internet, where information should be more accessible than ever, we remain so poorly informed.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything, Bobby Duffy, welcome to the show.
Whoop, live in-studio guest in our new studio Choosing Courage LIVE with Jim Detert.
Jim is the world's foremost expert on workplace courage, He explains that courage isn't a character trait that only a few possess; it's a virtue developed through practice. We welcome a friend of the Innovation Show and a previous 2-time guest,
He is the author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work we welcome Jim Detert. More about Jim: https://jimdetert.com
How do you cope when faced with complexity and constant change at work? Here’s what the world’s best leaders and teams do: they improvise. They invent novel responses and take calculated risks without a scripted plan or a safety net that guarantees specific outcomes. They negotiate with each other as they proceed, and they don’t dwell on mistakes or stifle each other’s ideas. In short, they say “yes to the mess” that is today’s hurried, harried, yet enormously innovative and fertile world of work.
Today’s guest describes how, like skilled jazz players, leaders need to master the art of unlearning, perform and experiment simultaneously, and take turns soloing and supporting each other. And with examples that range from manufacturing to the military to high-tech, he illustrates how organizations must take an inventive approach to crisis management, economic volatility, and all the rapidly evolving realities of our globally connected world.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of: Yes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz, Frank Barrett, welcome to the show. More about Frank here: https://www.yestothemess.org
For a moment late in 2018, one bitcoin, which physically amounts to a few electrons blipping on a tiny bit of silicon, was worth $20,000—the same as a pound of gold. Libertarian technologists who believed bitcoin would be the foundation of a new world order saw the moment as an apotheosis. Everyone else saw a bubble. Everyone else was right, and the bubble burst. But bitcoin survived, and the battle for its soul rages on.
Today’s book drops us into the unfolding drama, tracing the rise, fall, and rebirth of cryptocurrency through the experiences of major players across the globe. We follow Silicon Valley entrepreneur Brian Armstrong and the turbulent rocket ride of his startup, Coinbase, as he tries to take bitcoin mainstream while fighting off hackers, thieves, and zealots.
Our guest today keenly observes the world of virtual currencies and what happens when startups try to disrupt the world of high finance. Clear explanations of crypto technology are woven into an amazing landscape full of meme-fueled startup hijinks, hacking (so much hacking!), shady investors, government investigations, billionaire bros and their Lambos, and closed-door meetings with Jamie Dimon. This is the surprising story of the origins of cryptocurrency and how it is changing money forever.
We welcome The author of Kings of Crypto One Startup’s Quest to Take Cryptocurrency out of Silicon Valley and onto Wall Street Jeff John Roberts
Our guest’s research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses. Questions he poses include: Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and systematic fashion? Is there a maximum size of cities? Of animals and plants? What about companies? Can scale show us how to create a more sustainable future? By applying the rigour of physics to questions of biology, He found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other. This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we each need. He then made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities and to the business world. These investigations have led to powerful insights into the elemental natural laws that bind us together in profound ways, and how all complex systems are dancing to the same simple tune, however diverse and unrelated they may seem. It is a great pleasure to welcome the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” Geoffrey West
Our guest’s research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses. Questions he poses include: Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and systematic fashion? Is there a maximum size of cities? Of animals and plants? What about companies? Can scale show us how to create a more sustainable future? By applying the rigour of physics to questions of biology, He found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other. This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we each need. He then made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities and to the business world. These investigations have led to powerful insights into the elemental natural laws that bind us together in profound ways, and how all complex systems are dancing to the same simple tune, however diverse and unrelated they may seem.
It is a great pleasure to welcome back the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” Geoffrey West
Part 2 of this wonderful series
Our guest’s research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses.
Questions he poses include: Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and systematic fashion? Is there a maximum size of cities? Of animals and plants? What about companies? Can scale show us how to create a more sustainable future?
By applying the rigour of physics to questions of biology, he found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other.
This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we each need. He then made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities and to the business world.
These investigations have led to powerful insights into the elemental natural laws that bind us together in profound ways, and how all complex systems are dancing to the same simple tune, however diverse and unrelated they may seem.
It is a great pleasure to welcome back the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” Geoffrey West
Our guest's books have sold well over one million copies and spent a whole nine months on the New York Timess bestseller list!
He is a master negotiator and has been successfully negotiating everything from insurance claims to hostage releases to his own son's hair length and hundreds of other matters for over five decades.
Ever since coining the term "win-win" in 1963, he has been teaching people the world over how to get what they want in any situation. As a result of his extensive negotiating experience and his unique presentation style, he is internationally renowned as someone who can quickly grasp both sides of an issue and get the most for his client out of a difficult negotiation. His advice? "Simple," he says, "I care...but not that much!"
In today’s book - and in his signature humorous and self-deprecating style - he explains how the reader can learn powerful yet subtle negotiating ploys to help them in their business, career, and even family relationships. As our guest puts it, "Negotiation is the game of life."
It is an honour to host the author of You Can Negotiate Anything, The Game of Negotiating and the focus of today’s episode “Negotiate This!: By Caring, But Not T-H-A-T Much”, Herb Cohen
Our guest’s research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses.
Questions he poses include: Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and systematic fashion? Is there a maximum size of cities? Of animals and plants? What about companies? Can scale show us how to create a more sustainable future?
By applying the rigour of physics to questions of biology, he found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other.
This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we each need. He then made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities and to the business world.
These investigations have led to powerful insights into the elemental natural laws that bind us together in profound ways, and how all complex systems are dancing to the same simple tune, however diverse and unrelated they may seem.
It is a great pleasure to welcome the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” Geoffrey West
Our guest’s research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses.
Questions he poses include:
Why do organisms and ecosystems scale with size in a remarkably universal and systematic fashion?
Is there a maximum size of cities?
Of animals and plants?
What about companies?
Can scale show us how to create a more sustainable future?
By applying the rigour of physics to questions of biology, he found that despite the riotous diversity in the sizes of mammals, they are all, to a large degree, scaled versions of each other.
This speaks to everything from how long we can expect to live to how many hours of sleep we each need.
He then made the even bolder move of exploring his work's applicability to cities and to the business world.
These investigations have led to powerful insights into the elemental natural laws that bind us together in profound ways, and how all complex systems are dancing to the same simple tune, however diverse and unrelated they may seem.
It is a great pleasure to welcome the author of “Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies” Geoffrey West
Today’s guest hopes it will leave you seeing, thinking, and feeling differently about how to grow and remain relevant in these transformative times.
How to grow yourself, grow those around you, and grow your practice, passion, or company. How to remain relevant by understanding what it takes to make sense and thrive in a world of rapid technological, demographic, and global upheaval.
And to do so by questioning much of what business takes for granted: •why data is often not the way forward and we may have too much of it •why change sucks •why having more—rather than fewer—meetings is better •why it is essential to have a culture and courage that calls out “the turd on the table. You not only will learn what makes great leaders but also how to deal with, or not become, a bad boss.
Our guest has served Over a forty-year career at the companies of the Publicis Groupe, an eighty-thousand-person global marketing and business transformation firm, He helped found and cofound some of the first digital agencies and future-oriented strategic consultancies in the world as well as contributing to the shaping and growth of one of the two largest buyers of digital, data-driven media in the world.
We welcome the author of "Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data" Rishad Tobaccowala
More about Rishad: http://rishad.substack.com
The purpose of today’s book is twofold. First, to overthrow this myth that we are “living a period of change.” The entire history of civilization is all about change—and, more than that, about technological change. This is what defines us as a species, this is what propels us forward. Change is coming faster and faster, that’s for sure—and it will likely accelerate even more. And second, to highlight and explain not only the benefits but also the risks that a tech-driven lifestyle throws at us. The future is already here. We’re living in it. It’s all around us—a present future—and in this book, we’ll take a journey to discover just what that means.
It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution” Guy Perelmuter, welcome back to the show.
Present future here: presentfuturebook.com
Today’s book is about one way in which large corporations can be entrepreneurial: by partnering with external startups. Specifically, it is about key principles and practices that have been distilled from the entrepreneurial actions of managers who helped their corporations engage with startups. To be clear, as our audience knows well by now, opening an innovation lab here and organizing a hackathon there won’t make an Impactful difference. This is about substantive programmatic interventions that could ultimately underpin a more fundamental change of the organization as a whole becoming more entrepreneurial. This book tackles corporate-startup partnering in three parts. The Why, The How and The Where. In part one, our guest gave an overview of his over 15 years of research, which involved over 400 interviews with corporate managers, startup entrepreneurs, and other individuals involved in corporate-startup partnering and in part 1, he introduced some of the key players who placed the way to the Microsoft gorilla learning to dance with startups and … vice versa.
We welcome back the author of “Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups” Shameen Prashantham. In Part 1 we focussed on an overview of startup partnering. Part 2 zoomed into the Why to partner in the first place and the asymmetries that exist between startup and Gorilla. Part 3 was all about the How!
The finale is about the Where and the bigger Why.
More about this book and Shameen: https://www.gorillascandance.com
Today’s book is about one way in which large corporations can be entrepreneurial: by partnering with external startups.
Specifically, it is about key principles and practices that have been distilled from the entrepreneurial actions of managers who helped their corporations engage with startups. To be clear, as our audience knows well by now, opening an innovation lab here and organizing a hackathon there won’t make an Impactful difference. This is about substantive programmatic interventions that could ultimately underpin a more fundamental change of the organization as a whole becoming more entrepreneurial. This book tackles corporate-startup partnering in three parts. The Why, The How and The Where.
We welcome back the author of “Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups” Shameen Prashantham.
In part 1 we focussed on an overview of startup partnering.
Part 2 zoomed into the Why to partner in the first place and the asymmetries that exist between startup and Gorilla.
Today, we focus on the How!
More about this book and Shameen: https://www.gorillascandance.com
Today’s book is about one way in which large corporations can be entrepreneurial: by partnering with external startups. Specifically, it is about key principles and practices that have been distilled from the entrepreneurial actions of managers who helped their corporations engage with startups. To be clear, as our audience knows well by now, opening an innovation lab here and organizing a hackathon there won’t make an Impactful difference. This is about substantive programmatic interventions that could ultimately underpin a more fundamental change of the organization as a whole becoming more entrepreneurial. This book tackles corporate-startup partnering in three parts. The Why, The How and The Where. In part one, our guest gave an overview of his over 15 years of research, which involved over 400 interviews with corporate managers, startup entrepreneurs, and other individuals involved in corporate-startup partnering and in part 1, he introduced some of the key players who placed the way to the Microsoft gorilla learning to dance with startups and … vice versa. We welcome back the author of
“Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups” Shameen Prashantham.
Today we focus on the Why to partner in the first place and the asymmetries that exist between startup and Gorilla.
More about Shameen: https://www.gorillascandance.com
Our guest today delivers a proven roadmap for large corporations collaborating with startups.
Drawing on over a decade of international research, he explains the “why,” “how,” and “where” of corporate-startup partnering.
In his book, you’ll learn:
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How to focus on the three pillars of synergy, interface, and exemplar to achieve outstanding results in your partnership
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Why the very thing that attracts large corporations to startups—their significant differences—also makes it difficult to work together
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Where in the world to find your ideal startup partnerships and how to use them as a force for good
We welcome the author of “Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations on Partnering with Startups” Shameen Prashantham In Part 1 we cover some context before Parts 2,3 & 4, the Why, How and Where
You Can find Shameen here:
https://www.gorillascandance.com
When we work hard, sometimes we put our mental health on the backburner. Stress, a lack of sleep and other factors can quickly lead to burnout. How can we balance our goals with a peaceful lifestyle? Replace stress, burnout and surviving with resilience, energy optimisation and thriving. We welcome the author of Finding Inner Safety: The Key to Healing, Thriving, and Overcoming Burnout, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan
Our guest today tells us “This story is mine, but the way belongs to us all.” His books and teachings have been a guiding light to millions of people. Now comes the true story of his search for the good life, a quest for meaning in the modern world. In vivid detail, he describes his evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete, including the events that led him to write the spiritual classic Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Over the course of two decades he was guided by four radically different mentors: The Professor, a scientist-mystic; the Guru, a charismatic spiritual master; the Warrior-Priest, a rescuer of lost souls; and the Sage, a servant of reality. Each of them generated mind-expanding experiences that prepared our guest for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher.
We welcome the author of Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit, Dan Millman
Welcome back to another episode in our Exponential Series here on the Innovation Show, where we explore how exponential technologies are colliding and changing the world. This is our grand finale with Ismail Amla on his book From Incremental to Exponential.
Over the past two decades, our guest has participated in dozens of innovation exercises with numerous companies. He has guided legacy energy giants in creating marketing opportunities by taking risks on innovations and better business models. He has helped retail chains and supermarkets defend themselves against Amazon and other online-only vendors.
He has even helped the British Government create a rapid-response program for adopting innovation and technologies and to rethink the resource allocation and strategy and future requirements of the British Army. Unlike most innovation experts, he has also served as a senior executive overseeing major innovation pushes. At IBM, he lived through one of the most difficult innovation periods in recent history as Big Blue struggled to pivot for a third time. By the same token, he has read as much of the scientific research as he could. In doing so, he realized that much research on innovation is of wildly varying quality.
In today’s episode, he shares what he has learned as we touch on his Playbook for Building Innovative, Exponential Companies We welcome back the author of From Incremental to Exponential, Ismail Amla
The purpose of today’s book is twofold. First, to overthrow this myth that we are “living a period of change.” The entire history of civilization is all about change—and, more than that, about technological change. This is what defines us as a species, this is what propels us forward. Change is coming faster and faster, that’s for sure—and it will likely accelerate even more. And second, to highlight and explain not only the benefits but also the risks that a tech-driven lifestyle throws at us. The future is already here. We’re living in it. It’s all around us—a present future—and in this book, we’ll take a journey to discover just what that means. It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution” Guy Perelmuter, welcome back to the show.
Present future here: http://presentfuturebook.com
Today’s episode is essential content for business leaders and policymakers, an investigation of red teaming, the practice of inhabiting the perspective of potential competitors to gain a strategic advantage. The concept is as old as the Devil's Advocate, the eleventh-century Vatican official charged with discrediting candidates for sainthood. Today, red teams are used widely in both the public and the private sector by those seeking to better understand the interests, intentions, and capabilities of institutional rivals. In the right circumstances, red teams can yield impressive results, giving businesses an edge over their competition, poking holes in vital intelligence estimates, and troubleshooting dangerous military missions long before boots are on the ground. But not all red teams are created equal; indeed, some cause more damage than they prevent. Drawing on a fascinating range of case studies, today’s book shows not only how to create and empower red teams, but also what to do with the information they produce. In any truly competitive environment, even the best-laid plans and security procedures will eventually sprout problematic shortcomings and vulnerabilities, which those working in the targeted institution will most likely fail to uncover, or decide not to report, due to the normal institutional pressures and biases that inevitably reemerge. The author of, “Red Team: How to Succeed By Thinking Like the Enemy”, Micah Zenko.
The purpose of today’s book is twofold. First, to overthrow this myth that we are “living a period of change.” The entire history of civilization is all about change—and, more than that, about technological change.
This is what defines us as a species, this is what propels us forward. Change is coming faster and faster, that’s for sure—and it will likely accelerate even more. And second, to highlight and explain not only the benefits but also the risks that a tech-driven lifestyle throws at us. The future is already here. We’re living in it. It’s all around us—a present future—and in this book, we’ll take a journey to discover just what that means.
It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution” Guy Perelmuter, welcome back to the show.
Present future here: http://presentfuturebook.com
Over and over, we see big legacy businesses getting beaten to the punch by energetic little start-ups. It seems like innovation can come only from the bottom up or from the outside in. But our guest today tells us that “big equals slow and stodgy” is a myth. Based on decades of experience working with both the world's leading brands and disruptive start-ups, his book explores the opportunity legacy companies have to create new markets, supercharge growth, and remake their businesses by combining the mindset and tool belt of start-ups with the benefits of incumbency: boatloads of customer data, decades of brand equity, robust distribution channels, enormous financial assets, and more. He goes deeply into why the pace and dynamics of innovation have changed so dramatically in recent years and show how companies can overcome obstacles like “the Eight Deadly Sins of Stasis”. Equally important, he provides a playbook on how to use these insights in your own company, team, or career. This fast-paced, anecdote-rich book rethinks modern innovation. We welcome the author of “From Incremental to Exponential: How Large Companies Can See the Future and Rethink Innovation”, Ismail Amla
The purpose of today’s book is twofold. First, to overthrow this myth that we are “living a period of change.” The entire history of civilization is all about change—and, more than that, about technological change. This is what defines us as a species, this is what propels us forward. Change is coming faster and faster, that’s for sure—and it will likely accelerate even more.
And second, to highlight and explain not only the benefits but also the risks that a tech-driven lifestyle throws at us. What is remarkable about the current technological changes we are experiencing is that they are sitting at the intersection of a set of extraordinary advances: faster microprocessors, cheaper digital storage, ubiquitous access to information, efficient algorithms, and an increasingly better understanding of the laws of nature.
These ingredients, decades in the making, are some of the key enablers of the Deep Tech Revolution. Deep Tech is where science meets technology, where PhDs and subject matter experts are able to apply their knowledge and transform it from intellectual achievements and academic papers into systems, devices, prototypes, products, and methodologies. Deep tech companies are the ones effectively building the future of the world economy, one technology at a time: robotics, biotech, nanotech, artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles, energy, aerospace, agritech - the list goes on and on.
The future is already here. We’re living in it. It’s all around us—a present future—and in this book, we’ll take a journey to discover just what that means.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of “Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution” Guy Perelmuter, welcome to the show.
Find out more about Guy: https://presentfuturebook.com
Over and over, we see big legacy businesses getting beaten to the punch by energetic little start-ups. It seems like innovation can come only from the bottom up or from the outside in. But our guest today tells us that “big equals slow and stodgy” is a myth. Based on decades of experience working with both the world's leading brands and disruptive start-ups, his book explores the opportunity legacy companies have to create new markets, supercharge growth, and remake their businesses by combining the mindset and tool belt of start-ups with the benefits of incumbency: boatloads of customer data, decades of brand equity, robust distribution channels, enormous financial assets, and more. He goes deeply into why the pace and dynamics of innovation have changed so dramatically in recent years and show how companies can overcome obstacles like “the Eight Deadly Sins of Stasis”. Equally important, he provides a playbook on how to use these insights in your own company, team, or career. This fast-paced, anecdote-rich book rethinks modern innovation.
We welcome the author of “From Incremental to Exponential: How Large Companies Can See the Future and Rethink Innovation”, Ismail Amla
Today’s book introduces the Exponential Era, the extraordinary times we are living where the convergence of technology platforms that grow at exponential rates is creating unprecedented opportunities for companies that know how to benefit from it, and disastrous results for those that don't.
In the book we learn about: The megatrends shaping the future of business and society The exponential platforms that are creating astonishing opportunities and risks The types of companies that thrive in this environment and those that are being destroyed.
We will also learn about a robust methodology called SPX that challenges the current thinking in strategic planning and provides an effective playbook for companies to stay ahead of the exponential curve.
Finally, our guest provides a thoughtful discussion about the impact of the Exponential Era on humanity, and how the rapid changes we are experiencing challenge our current societal structures, economics, and ethics.
We welcome the co-author of The Exponential Era: Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an Era of Chaotic Changes and Disruptive Forces David Espindola
More about David: https://davidespindola.com
Toys ‘R’ Us. Kodak. Blockbuster. Why is it that some companies evolve while others get left in the dust? How do they lose their relevance with customers? The scary truth is that the only thing harder than getting to the top is staying there. It may sound counterintuitive, but in many cases, it is the success of a company that eventually leads to its downfall. So what does it take to stay competitive and relevant when what customers went wild for yesterday is the boring, banal, bare minimum they’ll accept today? Through the story of the rise and plateau of a gym franchise recounted as a novel, today’s book shows exactly why most companies reaching the peak of their potential lose their curiosity and crash into irrelevance. From how we develop blind spots about our business to the pitfalls of feeling like an expert, this thought-provoking, engaging tale reveals the smokescreens obscuring imminent threats to long-term viability and walks you through specific ways to boost innovation, uncover customer needs, solve problems, create new value for customers, and increase employee engagement. Most importantly, this book demonstrates why curiosity is your greatest asset, driving constant innovation and improvement and helps you ask the essential questions that will take your business from stagnant to soaring. By continuing to work your curiosity muscle over time, you can help your company thrive and become competitive on more than price alone—ultimately, future-proofing your business.
We welcome the author of “The Curiosity Muscle: How Four Simple Questions Can Uncover Powerful Insights and Exponential Growth “ Diana Kander.
Find Diana here: https://dianakander.com Find her podcast here: https://dianakander.com/podcast/
When a company is committed to growing through innovation standard accounting documents offer insufficient and, oftentimes irrelevant data. Innovation Accounting is a practical guide for these companies to help them measure and track innovation.
Most established organizations have understood the need to innovate and become more digital, however the management tools available to leaders seeking to understand the investments in innovation are lacking. Financial accounting in particular is difficult to use in the context of (digital) innovation. Therefore a new complementary system for measuring and tracking innovation is needed. The book provides tools, frameworks, templates, and visualizations that can be easily understood and applied. These can all be used by executives looking for a new way of measuring corporate performance in a world where accounting-recognized assets are becoming commodities, by investors seeking better ways of looking at a company's growth potential, and by managers who need to valuate innovation product teams using more than just financial indicators. Today’s book is an essential go-to book for anyone that wants to measure their company's innovation ecosystem.
We welcome the co-authors of Innovation Accounting, Esther-Emmely Gons and previous guest and friend of the show, Dan Toma
More about Esther here: https://togroundcontrol.com/about/esther-emmely-gons/
More about Dan here: https://weareoutcome.co
Have you ever felt like you were on a roll? Every thing seems to be going your way. Time slows, and you see clearly. Past the noise and distractions, you’re able to zoom in on the essential. You take the perfect action at the perfect time. You instinctively know what to do, and you have the profound feeling that you are on the right path. This experience is the manifestation of what our guest calls alignment. Alignment is the congruence of who you are, what you feel, and what you love on a deep and fundamental level with what you do, what you say, what you envision, and where you are going. Alignment is not about falling in step or conforming to others’ expectations, but rather it’s about becoming more yourself—and, in so doing, transcending what you thought were the limits of your capabilities. You too, if properly aligned, can reach higher than you ever thought possible, effortlessly and joyfully inspiring others to embrace and follow your vision. You too can generate that sense of clarity and ease, even in the face of challenges and setbacks. You too can create that congruence of who you are, what you think, and what you do.
We welcome the author of "Aligned: Connecting Your True Self with the Leader You’re Meant to Be", Hortense Le Gentil.
More about Hortense HLGconsulting.org
Today's books tell us how digital platforms are inverting our economy and what that means for our public high schools. It is a fascinating read for those interested in transformation, bitcoin, education, and universal basic income. Questions include: - What does the future of work look like as jobs continue to decline? - Why will trends like decentralization and open-source impact education? - When does human bias impact economic viability and how can anti-bias lead to an anti-fragile democracy and economy? - Will artificial intelligence help or hurt us? And - Should we worry about "surveillance capitalism?
We welcome Principal Z, the author of Education in the Digital Age: How We Get There, Nadav Zeimer.
In this episode, we deep dive into the Built To Innovate framework.
More details on https://www.builttoinnovatethebook.com
It’s no secret that continuous innovation is the key to seizing and maintaining the competitive edge in today’s increasingly challenging business environment. Unfortunately, the process for achieving this holy grail of business has been a mystery—until now. Today's book delivers a proven system for building relentless innovation into your company’s DNA. Our guest, a Professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD explores the essential practices of many of the world’s most innovative organizations and demonstrates how you can leverage them in your own company. You’ll learn how to drive innovating in product design and creative use of technology―as well as business activities, such as business model redesign, customer service, distribution, finance, talent development, and sales. The big question on the mind of every business leader today is: What can I do to create extra value for my company and the customers we serve? This book provides everything you need to transform your organization into an innovating engine that continually produces new products and processes to generate enormous new value for you and for the customers you serve. It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Built to Innovate: Essential Practices to Wire Innovation into Your Company’s DNA" Ben Bensaou, welcome to the show
With new technology, constant change and uncertainty, and far-flung virtual teams, getting things done at work is tougher and more complex than ever. We’re in the midst of a collaboration revolution, working with everyone, all the time, across silos and platforms. But sometimes it feels like we're stuck in a no-win cycle—dealing with an overwhelming influx of asks, with unclear lines of communication and authority. Overcommitment syndrome looms larger than ever before. But even amid the seeming chaos, there's always that indispensable go-to person who thrives on their many working relationships with people all over the organization chart. How do they do it?
Go-to people consistently make themselves valuable to others, maintain a positive attitude of service, are creative and tenacious, and take personal responsibility for getting the right things done.
Our guest today reveals the secrets of the go-to person in our new world of work. Based on an intensive study of people at all levels, in all kinds of organizations, He shows how go-to people think and behave differently, building up their influence with others—not by trying to do everything for everybody but by doing the right things at the right times for the right reasons, regardless of whether they have the formal authority.
We welcome the author of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done Bruce Tulgan
More about Bruce and links mentioned in the episode:
Email hygiene: https://rainmakerthinking.com/improve-productivity-by-practicing-good-email-hygiene/
Meetings: https://rainmakerthinking.com/a-guide-to-great-one-on-one-meetings/
With new technology, constant change and uncertainty, and far-flung virtual teams, getting things done at work is tougher and more complex than ever. We’re in the midst of a collaboration revolution, working with everyone, all the time, across silos and platforms. But sometimes it feels like we're stuck in a no-win cycle—dealing with an overwhelming influx of asks, with unclear lines of communication and authority. Overcommitment syndrome looms larger than ever before. But even amid the seeming chaos, there's always that indispensable go-to person who thrives on their many working relationships with people all over the organization chart. How do they do it? Go-to people consistently make themselves valuable to others, maintain a positive attitude of service, are creative and tenacious, and take personal responsibility for getting the right things done. Our guest today reveals the secrets of the go-to person in our new world of work. Based on an intensive study of people at all levels, in all kinds of organizations, He shows how go-to people think and behave differently, building up their influence with others—not by trying to do everything for everybody but by doing the right things at the right times for the right reasons, regardless of whether they have the formal authority. We welcome the author of The Art of Being Indispensable at Work: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done Bruce Tulgan
More about Bruce and links mentioned in the episode:
Email hygiene: https://rainmakerthinking.com/improve-productivity-by-practicing-good-email-hygiene/
Meetings: https://rainmakerthinking.com/a-guide-to-great-one-on-one-meetings/
In this episode, we explore the case study of Bayer and how the 40 billion dollar giant diffused a mindset of innovating across the organization.
It’s no secret that continuous innovation is the key to seizing and maintaining the competitive edge in today’s increasingly challenging business environment. Unfortunately, the process for achieving this holy grail of business has been a mystery—until now. Today's book delivers a proven system for building relentless innovation into your company’s DNA. Our guest, a Professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD explores the essential practices of many of the world’s most innovative organizations and demonstrates how you can leverage them in your own company. You’ll learn how to drive innovating in product design and creative use of technology―as well as business activities, such as business model redesign, customer service, distribution, finance, talent development, and sales. The big question on the mind of every business leader today is: What can I do to create extra value for my company and the customers we serve?
This book provides everything you need to transform your organization into an innovating engine that continually produces new products and processes to generate enormous new value for you and for the customers you serve. It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Built to Innovate: Essential Practices to Wire Innovation into Your Company’s DNA" Ben Bensaou, welcome to the show
Companies and organizations around the world are being confronted with alarming challenges—a global pandemic, market shocks, climate change, political instability. But in these unsettled times, today’s guest reveals that managers and executives have a secret weapon on their side: an overlooked group of employees that share what she calls “the gig mindset”—a freelancer-style knack for improvisation, adaptability and innovation that offers a crucial key to the future. Found at all levels of the workforce but often stifled by managers, gig mindsetters are disruptors who upend business as usual and bridge gaps while achieving surprising outcomes and charting new directions. Six case studies of early adopters illustrate how it is shaping business in diverse fields: science and technology, industrial energy, healthcare, financial services, agricultural commodity trading and legal services. We welcome author of The Gig Mindset Advantage: Why a Bold New Breed of Employee is Your Organization’s Secret Weapon in Volatile Times, Jane McConnell
It’s no secret that continuous innovation is the key to seizing and maintaining the competitive edge in today’s increasingly challenging business environment. Unfortunately, the process for achieving this holy grail of business has been a mystery—until now. Today's book delivers a proven system for building relentless innovation into your company’s DNA. Our guest, a Professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD explores the essential practices of many of the world’s most innovative organisations and demonstrates how you can leverage them in your own company. You’ll learn how to drive innovating in product design and creative use of technology―as well as business activities, such as business model redesign, customer service, distribution, finance, talent development, and sales. The big question on the mind of every business leader today is: What can I do to create extra value for my company and the customers we serve?
This book provides everything you need to transform your organization into an innovating engine that continually produces new products and processes to generate enormous new value for you and for the customers you serve. It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Built to Innovate: Essential Practices to Wire Innovation into Your Company’s DNA" Ben Bensaou, welcome to the show
In this episode, we explore some case studies in innovation including Samsung The Pentagon The cement company-turned renewables EcoCem The paint company AkzoNobel and many nuggets of wisdom in between
Intro It’s no secret that continuous innovation is the key to seizing and maintaining the competitive edge in today’s increasingly challenging business environment. Unfortunately, the process for achieving this holy grail of business has been a mystery—until now.
Today's book delivers a proven system for building relentless innovation into your company’s DNA.
Our guest, a Professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD explores the essential practices of many of the world’s most innovative organisations and demonstrates how you can leverage them in your own company. You’ll learn how to drive innovating in product design and creative use of technology―as well as business activities, such as business model redesign, customer service, distribution, finance, talent development, and sales.
The big question on the mind of every business leader today is: What can I do to create extra value for my company and the customers we serve?
This book provides everything you need to transform your organization into an innovating engine that continually produces new products and processes to generate enormous new value for you and for the customers you serve.
It is a pleasure to welcome back the author of “Built to Innovate: Essential Practices to Wire Innovation into Your Company’s DNA" Ben Bensaou, welcome to the show.
In this episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of bringing innovation to life within an organisation. We talk about BASF and William Gore and Sons and creating the right environment for people to have time to innovate.
In episode 4, we focus on The Mystics in an episode called "The Age of Heretics Part 4: Pierre Wack and the Origins of Scenario Planning" with Art Kleiner This is part of a longer series based on the book The Age of Heretics with Art Kleiner.
Intro It’s no secret that continuous innovation is the key to seizing and maintaining the competitive edge in today’s increasingly challenging business environment. Unfortunately, the process for achieving this holy grail of business has been a mystery—until now.
Today's book delivers a proven system for building relentless innovation into your company’s DNA. Our guest, a Professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD explores the essential practices of many of the world’s most innovative organizations and demonstrates how you can leverage them in your own company.
You’ll learn how to drive innovating in product design and creative use of technology―as well as business activities, such as business model redesign, customer service, distribution, finance, talent development, and sales.
The big question on the mind of every business leader today is: What can I do to create extra value for my company and the customers we serve? This book provides everything you need to transform your organization into an innovating engine that continually produces new products and processes to generate enormous new value for you and for the customers you serve.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of “Built to Innovate: Essential Practices to Wire Innovation into Your Company’s DNA" Ben Bensaou, welcome to the show. Timestamps of content: 3:08 Innovation v Innovating 6:12 Duality of business: Executing v Innovating 9:03 A company’s innovating engine is driven by three key processes of innovating: creation, integration, and reframing 13:10 The Buzzing Fridge of Innovation for Leaders 20:33 The Built To Innovate Framework 34:13 The Power of Thank You The Power of Thank You and Building a Culture of Innovating 40:59 Psychological Safe environments to bring your ideas 48:29 The Importance of a Supportive Board 54:05 Where to start in an organisation and filtering ideas
When postwar American business was a vast sea of gray flannel suits and tasteful ties, a few unorthodox individuals were not so quietly shifting the paradigm toward the breezier, Google-ier workplace of today.
These change agents include a raft of idealistic social scientists as well as nonacademics.
In this episode of the multi-part series, we highlight labor organizer Saul Alinsky, who pioneered the use of shareholder activism to open Kodak’s doors to more African Americans. Alinsky was the embodiment of the activist principle that behaving badly is sometimes necessary because, in the words of the civil-rights anthem, “The nice ways always fail.” If ever a neighborly company existed, that was Eastman Kodak. to those outside the company, particularly the black people of Rochester, the company was an object of seething resentment. It was the largest employer in Rochester, and it had never let them into the family.
In 1964 twenty thousand black residents lived in Rochester, crowded into a few neighborhoods where landlords rented to them. Most of them had come up from the southern states in search of jobs; now they lived in tenements with twenty-four or twenty-eight families squeezed into houses designed for two.
Enter Alinsky, whose organization, the Industrial Arts Foundation, had an unparalleled track record for teaching slum dwellers to improve their own neighborhood conditions, often beginning by winning over the neighborhood’s delinquent gangs. In principle, Kodak managers agreed that opportunities for blacks should be increased, but they didn’t see that this was Kodak’s responsibility. Let the blacks pull themselves up, as every other ethnic group in America had done, to the point where Kodak would want to hire them. Anyone who looked at both organizations could see that an impasse was inevitable.
We also discuss shareholder activism, CSR, ESG, and corporate activism. We welcome back the author of, “The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management”
More about Art: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artkleiner/
Whether you’re building your career or a business of your own, you have a big advantage: Nobody ever sees the rebel coming. The established players in any industry are always fat, sluggish, and content. You’re defiant, swift, and hungry. Because your ideas are daring (and probably defiant), you’ll blindside the competition. By the time they catch on, you’ve picked their pockets, stolen their best customers, and won the admiring press. As a rebel, you will meet resistance, but you look forward to it. Rebellion is an act of war. The established order always counterpunches and usually wears brass knuckles.
Rare Breeds don’t get what they want by adapting to the conventional rules: instead, they use the traits often considered shortcomings as tools for creation and growth. Combining examples and practical tools, our guest identifies seven vices-turned-virtues—Rebellious, Audacious, Obsessed, Hot-Blooded, Weird, Hypnotic, Emotional—to help disruptors and trailblazers discover their inner Rare Breed and tap into them to realize their full potential in work and life.
We welcome the author of Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different, Sunny Bonnell
More about Sunny: https://rarebreedleaders.com
Check out this article for more thought provocation: https://www.fastcompany.com/90711751/traditional-leadership-is-dead-this-is-what-will-take-its-place
Part 2 in this wonderful series When postwar American business was a vast sea of gray flannel suits and tasteful ties, a few unorthodox individuals were not so quietly shifting the paradigm toward the breezier, Google-ier workplace of today. These change agents include a raft of idealistic social scientists as well as nonacademics, like labor organizer Saul Alinsky, who pioneered the use of shareholder activism to open Kodak’s doors to more African Americans. Alinsky, who was literally willing to smash dishes to get attention, was the embodiment of the activist principle that behaving badly is sometimes necessary because, in the words of the civil-rights anthem, “The nice ways always fail.” Today’s guest uses religious terms to title each of the chapters of his book— “Monastics,” “Pelagians,”“Mystics,” and so forth. At first that seems an odd choice for a study of modern corporations and other secular institutions. But he is insightful to do so. Like the heretic whose rejection of religious orthodoxy might send him to the pyre, our guest's organizational heretic “is someone who sees a truth that contradicts the conventional wisdom of the institution to which he or she belongs—and who remains loyal to both entities, to the institution and the new truth.” The person who is willing to make a great sacrifice to change an institution he or she loves is a hero as well as a heretic because, our guest writes, “the future of industrial society depends on our ability to transcend the destructive management of the past, and build a better kind of business.” We welcome the author of “The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management” and the earlier subtitle was Heroes, Outlaws, and the Forerunners of Corporate Change, Art Kleiner.
Whether you’re leading an organization through new realities, building (or rethinking) your career, forging new relationships, seeking peace, or simply not sure what to do next, you’ll gain tools and insights for how to think, learn, work, live, and lead better with a Flux Mindset. Flux shows you how to slow down responsibly, identify what really matters, make wise decisions, and let go of the rest. Flux challenges your assumptions and expectations in ways that enable you to lean into the future with hope rather than fear, and with clarity and confidence anchored in what makes you, you.
We welcome the author of Flux, 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change, April Rinne
More about April: https://aprilrinne.com
When postwar American business was a vast sea of grey flannel suits and tasteful ties, a few unorthodox individuals were not so quietly shifting the paradigm toward the breezier, Google-ier workplace of today. These change agents include a raft of idealistic social scientists as well as nonacademics, like labour organizer Saul Alinsky, who pioneered the use of shareholder activism to open Kodak’s doors to more African Americans. Alinsky, who was literally willing to smash dishes to get attention, was the embodiment of the activist principle that behaving badly is sometimes necessary because, in the words of the civil-rights anthem, “The nice ways always fail.”
Today’s guest uses religious terms to title each of the chapters of his book— “Monastics,” “Pelagians,” Mystics,” and so forth. At first, that seems an odd choice for a study of modern corporations and other secular institutions. But he is insightful to do so. Like the heretic whose rejection of religious orthodoxy might send him to the pyre, our guest's organizational heretic “is someone who sees a truth that contradicts the conventional wisdom of the institution to which he or she belongs—and who remains loyal to both entities, to the institution and the new truth.” The person who is willing to make a great sacrifice to change an institution he or she loves is a hero as well as a heretic because, our guest writes, “the future of industrial society depends on our ability to transcend the destructive management of the past, and build a better kind of business.”
We welcome the author of “The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management” and the earlier subtitle was Heroes, Outlaws, and the Forerunners of Corporate Change, Art Kleiner.
More about Art here: https://wiseadvoc8.com
Because the fundamental unit of growth in any organization is the individual, our starting point for talking about growth is you. Some of the questions we will answer are: • Why, despite the desire to learn, can it be so difficult to start something new and stick with it? • What does it take to gain and maintain momentum? • Once we’ve made considerable progress, why do we sometimes tire of what we’re doing and even feel we can no longer do it? Why do we outgrow things so quickly? The more you understand about your deep longing to grow and how to grow yourself, the greater your capacity to grow your people, to grow your company. That’s smart growth.
The S Curve of Learning is a map to look at your life: where you were, where you are, and where you want to go—a continuous pathway to achieving potential.
When you can picture yourself moving along this growth curve, you can more easily plan a trajectory and plot your progress.
You can get smart about your growth.
We welcome friend of the Innovation Show and author of yet another fantastic book, Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company, Whitney Johnson.
More about Whitney here: https://whitneyjohnson.com
https://smartgrowthbook.com
Structural racism has impacted the lives of African Americans in the United States since before the country’s founding.
Although the country has made some progress towards a more equal society, political developments in the 21st century have shown that deep divides remain. To bridge our divides, our guest, a renowned political scientist calls for ‘radical empathy’ – moving beyond an understanding of others’ lives and pain to understand the origins of our biases.
Deftly weaving together her own experiences with the political, she offers practical steps to call out racism and bring about radical social change.
We welcome the author of, “Radical Empathy, Finding A Path to Bridging Racial Divides”, Terri Givens.
More about Terri: https://www.terrigivens.com
"Your margin is my opportunity” –Jeff Bezos
Amazon is the most extraordinary and important business story of our time. Facebook has more members and is our social network. Google sits right at the heart of the information tsunami. Apple has by far the prettiest toys. But starting 25 years ago as a tiny online bookstore, Amazon now stands astride the e-powered river of goods that flows through the many economies. It is a retailer, a marketplace, an electronic infrastructure, a publisher, an advertising channel, a distributor. It is increasingly the arbiter of retail, the pacesetter for employment, and private taxing authority, taking its bite of every transaction on its Marketplace.
And Amazon is just getting started.
Across all its business, Amazon is automating rapidly and leveraging the power of enormous and growing capabilities in AI and machine learning. The sheer range and pace of change are formidable.
It’s an extraordinary story, and it raises plenty of questions: Where did Amazon come from? How did it grow so big so fast? What can we learn from history? Can we distil key lessons about objectives, strategy, tactics, and especially corporate culture? Where is Amazon going? What will it look like ten years from now? What should we – the collective we – do about it? Is Amazon a threat? Should we simply applaud? Are there characteristics to worry about? And if so, what should we do?
Our guest today addresses these questions and many more.
We welcome the author of Behemoth, Amazon Rising Power and Seduction in the Age of Amazon Robin Gaster
Innovation is how businesses stay ahead of the competition and adapt to market conditions that change in unpredictable and uncertain ways. In the first decade of the twenty-first century, high-end cuisine underwent a profound transformation.
Once an industry that prioritized consistency and reliability, it turned into one where constant change was a competitive necessity. A top restaurant’s reputation and success have become so closely bound up with its ability to innovate that a new organizational form, the culinary research and development team, has emerged.
The best of these R&D teams continually expand the frontiers of food—they invent a constant stream of new dishes, new cooking processes and methods, and even new ways of experiencing food. How do they achieve this nonstop novelty? And what can culinary research and development teach us about how organizations innovate?
Our guest opens up the black box of elite culinary R&D to provide essential insights.
Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the best and most influential culinary R&D teams in the world, he reveals how they exemplify what he calls the uncertainty mindset.
Such a mindset intentionally incorporates uncertainty into organization design rather than simply trying to reduce risk.
It changes how organizations hire, set goals, and motivate team members and leads organizations to work in highly unconventional ways.
His book upends conventional wisdom about how to organize for innovation and offers practical insights for businesses trying to become innovative and adaptable.
We welcome the author of, “The Uncertainty Mindset: Innovation Insights from the Frontiers of Food”, Vaughn Tan
More about Vaughn https://uncertaintymindset.org www.productivediscomfort.org https://twitter.com/vaughn_tan
Our first face-to-face live episode with Greg Orme.
Even before the pandemic, it seemed the world was spinning so fast it’s difficult to keep up.
Arguably a lot of the technological disruption that was around in 2019 simply got accelerated – remote working, digitization, and AI to name just three. Our guest today notes in his book: Two hundred and fifty years ago the Industrial Revolution replaced our arms and legs at work. The fourth Industrial Revolution is now replacing our brains. He says The Machine Age is engulfing both organizations and people. This shift is challenging the very essence of what it means to be human.
His book The Human Edge, how curiosity and creativity are your superpowers in the digital economy won Business Book of the year in 2020. He explores the skills you need to survive and thrive in a world of smartphones and AI. He urges you to stop competing, and instead do things machines can’t. To become a more human, human. We welcome the author of “The Human Edge” Greg Orme. https://gregorme.org
Our guest today is an American psychologist who has carried out experiments on the theory of cognitive dissonance and invented the Jigsaw Classroom, a cooperative teaching technique that facilitates learning while reducing interethnic hostility and prejudice. In his 1972 social psychology textbook, The Social Animal, he stated his First Law: "People who do crazy things are not necessarily crazy," thus asserting the importance of situational factors in bizarre behavior. He is the only person in the 120-year history of the American Psychological Association to have won all three of its major awards: for writing, for teaching, and for research. In 2007 he received the William James Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Association for Psychological Science, in which he was cited as the scientist who "fundamentally changed the way we look at everyday life.” A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked him as one of the most cited psychologists of the 20th century. He officially retired in 1994 but continues to teach and write. It is an immense honour to host him on today’s show to share his brilliant work. We welcome the author of The Social Animal, amongst a plethora of others, Elliot Aronson, welcome to the show Jigsaw Classroom: https://www.jigsaw.org
What drives a sixty-four-year-old woman to hurl herself over Niagara Falls in a barrel? Why do we often create bigger risks than the risks we try to avoid? Why are corporate boards worried about risky personal behaviour by CEOs? Why are some nations quicker than others to recognise and manage risks like pandemics, technological change, and climate crisis?
The answers define each person, organization, and society as distinctively as a fingerprint.
Understanding the often-surprising origins of these risk fingerprints can open your eyes, inspire new habits, catalyze innovation and creativity, improve teamwork, and provide a beacon in a world that seems suddenly more uncertain than ever.
How you see risk and what you do about it depend on your personality and experiences. How you make these cost-benefit calculations depend on your culture, your values, the people in the room, and even unexpected things like what you’ve eaten recently, the temperature, the music playing, or the fragrance in the air. Being alert to these often-unconscious influences will help you to seize opportunities and avoid danger.
Today’s book is a clarion call for an entirely new conversation about our relationship with risk and uncertainty. Our guest examines why it’s so important to understand your risk fingerprint and how to make your risk relationship work better in business, life, and the world.
She shares insights, practical tools, and proven strategies that will help you to understand what makes you who you are –and, in turn, to make better choices, both big and small.
We welcome a friend of the Innovation Show and author of You Are What You Risk, Michele Wucker, welcome back to the show.
More about Michele: https://www.wucker.com
To compete with today's increasing globalisation and rapidly evolving technologies, individuals and organisations must take their ability to learn to a much higher level.
Today’s guest combines recent advances in neuroscience, psychology, behavioural economics, and education with key research on high-performance businesses to create an actionable blueprint for becoming a leading-edge learning organisation.
Today’s book examines the process of learning from an individual and an organisational standpoint. From an individual perspective, the book discusses the cognitive, emotional, motivational, attitudinal, and behavioural factors that promote better learning.
Organisationally, it focuses on the kinds of structures, culture, leadership, employee learning behaviours, and human resource policies that are necessary to create an environment that enables critical and innovative thinking, learning conversations, and collaboration. His work also provides strategies to mitigate the reality that humans can be reflexive, lazy thinkers who seek confirmation of what they believe to be true and affirmation of their self-image.
Humility is the New Smart is his emotions book. Hyper-Learning is his behavioural and philosophy book. Learn or Die is his science book. It is always a pleasure to welcome a great friend of the Innovation show , Ed Hess.
More about Ed: www.edhess.org
We have the real pleasure of exploring what it was like trying to innovate from within Kodak with none other than the Inventor of the Digital Camera - Steve Sasson. We discuss so many aspects of Innovation and the struggle to let go of a successful business model. In 1880, George Eastman invented and patented a dry-plate formula and a machine for preparing large numbers of plates.
He also founded the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York. In 1884, he replaced glass photographic plates with a roll of film, believing in “the future of the film business.” Like many startups, Kodak faced severe challenges but soon became a household name.
When selling cameras, Kodak used a razor-blade strategy: selling the cameras for a low cost, fuelling growth and profits from the film. With success came blind spots and little by little Kodak leadership paid less and less attention to hardware. This was the case despite Eastman’s original guiding principles: mass production at low-cost International distribution extensive advertising customer focus and growth through continuous research.
Kodak did spend a lot on R&D but lacked an appetite to bring the findings of their R&D outputs to life and this would contribute to the downfall of an iconic brand. Don’t forget Kodak had remarkable engineers, amazing innovators, and even invented the digital camera.
It is hard to imagine it today, a world without the smartphone, Instagram, a world where only one company dominated an industry, a world where it was a chore to capture a moment.
This was the world in 1975, when a young 24-year-old engineer invented digital photography and built the first digital camera.
Part 2 leans more on the theories of disruptive innovation: What is Cramming? The Nypro case study The case study of RCA versus Sony Long-life learning The death of "4 in 40" and the growth of adult learning.
We welcome back the author of “Disrupting Class, How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns: Michael B Horn.
More about Michael: https://michaelbhorn.com/
Part 2 coming week of 25th Oct 2021
A groundbreaking and timely prescription for education reform―from a leading expert in innovation and growth Recent studies in neuroscience reveal that the way we learn doesn’t always match up with the way we are taught. To stay competitive―academically, economically, and technologically―we need to rethink our understanding of intelligence and reevaluate our educational system.
Disrupting Class offers a groundbreaking and timely prescription for education reform that incorporates customized learning, student-centric classrooms, and new technology.
Featuring fascinating case studies, scientific findings, and unprecedented insights on how innovation must be managed, this book will open your eyes to new possibilities, unlock hidden potential, and get you to think differently about learning and education.
We welcome the author of “Disrupting Class, How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns: Michael B Horn.
More about Michael here: https://michaelbhorn.com
Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus, we don't like to talk, or even think, about the extent of our selfishness.
This is "the elephant in the brain". Such an introspective taboo makes it hard for us to think clearly about our nature and the explanations for our behaviour.
The aim of this book, then, is to confront our hidden motives directly - to track down the darker, unexamined corners of our psyches and blast them with floodlights. Then, once everything is clearly visible, we can work to better understand ourselves: Why do we laugh? Why are artists sexy? Why do we brag about travel? You won't see yourself - or the world - the same after confronting the elephant in the brain.
We welcome the author of a multitude of titles including the focus for today's episode: “The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life” Robin Hanson.
The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, our guest explains, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide an understanding of countless other subjects. Because such metaphors structure our most basic understandings of our experience, they are "metaphors we live by"—metaphors that can shape our perceptions and actions without our ever noticing them. It is an immense honour and real treat to welcome the author of a plethora of titles including the focus of today's show: Metaphors we Live By”, George Lakoff.
Today’s book is a provocation. Its goal is to help you to increase your CQ and your organization’s CQ. It encourages you to integrate both wonder and rigour into your daily life in order to produce new and novel products, services, and experiences that deliver greater value to your community and your organization. To this end, you’ll gain three major tools from this book: Catalyzing inquiry Integrating improvisation, and elevating intuition. When you build these three practices into your work on a daily basis, you will discover true creativity— and its output, innovation— beginning to take place. We welcome the author of "The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work", Natalie Nixon More about Natalie https://www.figure8thinking.com
Our guest today is a learner who courageously took on challenging turnaround roles in industries where he had no prior experience. He used his rigorous French education and elite training as a McKinsey consultant to lead five companies as CEO, culminating in the transformation of Best Buy.
During these years, he went through a personal transformation, from seeking to be the smartest person at the table to becoming a passionate and compassionate leader of people. By the time he became CEO of Best Buy in 2012, he had led turnarounds as head of EDS France, Vivendi’s video game division, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and Carlson Companies.
Despite his achievements by his early forties he was feeling disillusioned from chasing success. This is what inspired him to take “a step back and spend time looking into his soul to find a better direction for his life.” In his study with Catholic monks and a number of CEOs in France, he realized that work is a noble calling to serve others and an expression of love.
He believes work must be guided by the pursuit of a purpose with people at its center. This conviction has shaped his life and his career.
It is a great pleasure to welcome: Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School, former chairman and CEO of Best Buy, and author of "The Heart of Business - Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism", Hubert Joly
Find Hubert here: https://www.hubertjoly.org
Today’s book is an almost anthropological examination of the nature of corporate scandal: Why do values go awry? What happens when the wrong person gets a big job? Why is it so tempting to post false profits instead of telling the truth? How distorting is the prospect of stock market riches? In retrospect, Enron did not conceal their dubious transactions from the investing public, but Enron’s brass didn’t go out of their way to point them out, but for anyone willing to wade through the company’s financial documents, the numbers were clear. We are joined today by a brilliant journalist who did that work, who asked the questions others did not, and whose work would expose one of the biggest scams of all time. We welcome the author of “The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron”, Bethany McLean
Today’s book presents a different approach to enterprise strategy and leadership. A complementary approach the author calls: pioneering leadership.
Rather than simply work within existing parameters of operational excellence pioneering leadership sees you embarking upon quests. Such quests allow us to systematically explore complex and uncertain futures. We don't set goals in the hopes that a particular future will manifest — rather, we explore multiple possible futures, and prepare proactive stratagems to capitalize on each.
The result of this continuous and dynamic approach is that enterprise strategy and leadership is enriched with viable, alternative options to pursue. Such options allow enterprise leaders to mitigate risk, obtain strategic advantage and ensure meaningful progress as the world changes.
Pioneering leadership is challenging to initiate and maintain — especially when compared to the established approach that favours fast results with a bias toward prudence and predictability. But! If we can crack through our default thinking, pioneering leadership offers enterprise leaders the chance to obtain the most important thing of all — enduring relevance.
It’s a pleasure to welcome the author of How to Lead a Quest A handbook for pioneering executives, the Arch-Wizard of Ambiguity, Dr Jason Fox
Find Jason here: https://www.drjasonfox.com https://www.cleverness.com/word
Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty, and volatility of today’s world. Our guest today explores how to create non-linear, dramatic change in organizations. He explores the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations – from businesses to governments – that change and adapt rapidly. It is great pleasure to welcome the author of "Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times", John Kotter.
More about John: https://www.kotterinc.com
Today’s guest is widely recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. Time Magazine called today’s book, “the definitive business self-help book of the decade.”
We welcome the international best-selling author of "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity", David Allen
Digital Goddess is a book for entrepreneurial women at any stage of life who want to know what it actually takes to build a business, in a world that’s not always fair, predictable, or politically correct. It is one woman’s story—by no means universal, but common enough to be instructive.
It’s about how our guest has dealt with the way things are, not the way I hoped things would be or the way I think they should be. It’s about sucking it up, making the hard choices, and dealing with the consequences.
We welcome author Digital Goddess: The Unfiltered Lessons of a Female Entrepreneur, Victoria Montgomery Brown
We are living through a crisis of distraction. Plans get sidetracked, friends are ignored, work never seems to get done. Why does it feel like we're distracting our lives away? In "Indistractable", behavioural designer Nir Eyal reveals the hidden psychology driving you to distraction. Empowering and optimistic, this is the book that will help you design your time, realise your ambitions, and live the life you really want. He is a friend of the show, where we previously featured his book “Hooked” and he is with us to share insights from his brilliant best-seller “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life”, Nir Eyal. More about Nir: https://www.nirandfar.com
What makes your favourite nonfiction books so compelling, understandable, or enjoyable to read? Those works connect with you, as a reader. When you recognize what's happening, you can apply those same methods to your own writing. Whether you're an expert trying to communicate with a mainstream audience or a nonfiction writer hoping to reach more people, our guest offers us the insight we need to reach more people with your words.
It’s a pleasure to welcome the author of "Writing to Be Understood: What Works and Why", Anne Janzer
More about Anne: https://annejanzer.com
You’ve got one shot to sell your ideas...but you’re busy. So you leverage what's available: slides, data, charts, facts… and you end up with scrambled messages and no clear call to action—this is what our guest calls the Frankendeck. Today’s book teaches us to organize our ideas, data, and insights to help our audience quickly understand what they need to know and do with the information. It arms us with a framework for crafting influential narratives that up-level the conversation and drive business results.
We welcome the author of Everyday Business Storytelling: Create, Simplify, and Adapt A Visual Narrative for Any Audience, Janine Kurnoff
More about Janine: https://www.presentation-company.com/team_member/janine-kurnoff
In the past few decades, strategy has become increasingly sophisticated. If you work for a sizeable organisation, chances are your company has: a marketing strategy a corporate strategy a global strategy an innovation strategy an intellectual property strategy a digital strategy a social strategy and a talent strategy And in each of these domains, talented people work on long lists of urgent initiatives.
Our guest today shows how the best companies achieve more by doing less. At a time when rapid technological change and global competition conspire to upend traditional ways of doing business, these companies pursue radically simplified strategies. At a time when many managers struggle not to drown in vast seas of projects and initiatives, these businesses follow simple rules that help them select the few ideas that truly make a difference. We welcome the author of "Better, Simpler Strategy: A Value-Based Guide to Exceptional Performance", Felix Oberholzer-Gee
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Corporations have changed the world radically in so many areas: medicine, consumer goods, transport, finance, agriculture, entertainment, communications. And they’ve done so by combining organizational abilities with the unique human capacity to imagine: the ability to see and create things that had never existed. Imagination is needed now more than ever. Since competitive advantage is increasingly short-lived, driven by rapid evolution of the technological and business environment, companies constantly risk stagnation.
Since the 1960s, the average number of companies exiting the Fortune 500 has increased by 36% annually, and the proportion of industries in which the top player has led for more than five years has nearly halved. Outperformance more quickly fades to the mean.
We welcome the author of The Imagination Machine: How to Spark New Ideas and Create Your Company's Future, Martin Reeves More about Martin and the book: https://theimaginationmachine.org
Artificial intelligence, big data, modern science, and the internet are all revealing a fundamental truth: The world is vastly more complex and unpredictable than we've allowed ourselves to see. Now that technology is enabling us to take advantage of all the chaos it's revealing, our understanding of how things happen is changing--and with it our deepest strategies for predicting, preparing for, and managing our world.
This affects everything, from how we approach our everyday lives to how we make moral decisions and how we run our businesses.
The result: is a world no longer focused on limitations but optimised for possibilities. We welcome the author of the brilliant book: “Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity, and How We’re Thriving in a New World of Possibility” David Weinberger
In the previous book in this series, our guest observed the experiences of leaders on a rollercoaster ride through their professional and personal lives. Now, he follows them down the rabbit hole into the unknown, where, like Lewis Carroll’s Alice, they find a dystopian Wonderland in which everyone seems to have gone mad and life functions according to its own crazy logic, throwing up all kinds of obstacles in the search for truth. The first part of this book looks at the psychodynamics of leadership in both a business and a political context. The second focuses on the psychopathology of everyday life in organizations and the seemingly endless ways people can make a mess of things – including mega pay packages, acting out, digital addiction and other dysfunctional behaviour patterns. Each chapter ends with a brief anecdote to illustrate the dilemma it presents. In short, sharp nuggets, our guest helps make sense of how the madness of the present has affected leadership in organizations and the workplace.
It’s a great honour to welcome one of the world’s renowned authorities on leadership and a prolific author, we welcome the author of Down the Rabbit Hole of Leadership: Leadership Pathology in Everyday Life Manfred Kets de Vries welcome.
Today’s book brings to bear on some of the most powerful and helpful macrotrends rippling through society today.
The book teaches readers how to harness their outrage and capitalize on global trends to instigate and encourage change across the world.
The author identifies five global undercurrents with outsized importance that are shaping our world.
The book’s lessons are supported throughout by stories, experiences, data and observations from across the globe. It is perfect for activists and leaders of all kinds who aim to increase their impact on their organisations and the world at large, as well as the intellectually curious who hope to increase their understanding of the changing world around them.
More about Steve: https://www.undercurrentsbook.com
59% of U.S. workers say that communication is their team's biggest obstacle to success, followed by accountability at 29% Today’s book explains a simple, powerful tool that helps team leaders and members align and get clarity on exactly who is responsible for each part of the team's most important activities and projects. With the guidance of today’s book, you can be better prepared as a team leader or team member to plan effectively, reduce risks, and collaborate with others. Your team will be accountable and ready to deliver results!
We welcome the author of "High-Impact Tools for Teams" Stefano Mastrogiacomo
More about Stefano: https://www.teamalignment.co
Today’s guest offers us a fascinating glimpse into a near-future where careers last 100 years, and education lasts a lifetime. Our guest makes the case that learners of the future are going to repeatedly seek out educational opportunities throughout the course of their working lives — which will no longer have a beginning, middle, and end. Her book focuses on the disruptive and burgeoning innovations that are laying the foundation for a new learning model that includes clear navigation, wraparound and funding supports, targeted education, and clear connections to more transparent hiring processes.
The book examines: * How will a dramatically extended lifespan affect our careers? * How will more time in the workforce shape our educational demands? * Will a four-year degree earned at the start of a 100-year career adequately prepare us for the challenges ahead?
We welcome the author of Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet, Michelle Weise, welcome to the show.
This is a book about why people want what they want. It’s based on the notion that, in the end, we will either be masters or slaves of our desires and that we can choose the outcome. True freedom, our guest argues, is the freedom to want what is best for ourselves and for others—and that those need not be different things. The ability to desire in a healthy way is not something we’re born with, but a freedom we must earn. And due to one powerful and hidden feature of human desire, that freedom is hard won. More about Luke here: https://lukeburgis.com
Creating true change is never easy. Most startups don’t survive. Most community groups never get beyond small local actions. Even when a spark catches fire and protesters swarm the streets, it often seems to fizzle out almost as fast as it started. The status quo is, almost by definition, well-entrenched and never gives up without a fight.
To truly change the world or even just your little corner of it, you don’t need a charismatic leader or a catchy slogan. What you need is a cascade: small groups that are loosely connected but united by a common purpose.
We welcome back for the 3rd time, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker and Innovation Advisor and author of Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change, Greg Satell.
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Marshalling unique insights from archaeogenetics, an emerging new discipline that allows us to read our ancestors' DNA like journals chronicling personal stories of migration, our guest charts two millennia of adaption, movement and survival, culminating in the triumph of Homo Sapiens as we swept through Europe and beyond in successive waves of migration - developing everything from language, the patriarchy, disease, art and a love of pets as we did so. As well as being a radical new telling of our shared story, today’s book is a reminder that the global problems that keep us awake at night - climate catastrophe; the sudden emergence of deadly epidemics; refugee crises; ethnic conflict; over-population - are all things we've faced in the past and overcome.
Our guest is one of the most established international experts in the field of archaeogenetics, he is director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Germany and he is the author of "A Short History of Humanity: How Migration Made Us Who We Are", Johannes Krause welcome to the show.
In our world of incessant change, we are all threatened by VUCA volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity — at the individual and organizational levels.
Today’s book offers you a new lens through which to consider change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You’ll be inspired to consider the big questions of today: What does the future hold? What does the exponential growth of technology mean for the world of work? What does a changing job market mean for future generations? What do waves of disruption mean for business leaders? Society is evolving at breakneck speed. What does this mean for all of us?
While we cannot see into the future, there are repeatable patterns that we can understand.
The first step to becoming Undisruptable is to realize that evolution is a natural part of life, and nature provides many examples.
If you haven’t guessed already that is the blurb for my own book and because of so many requests from former guests and listeners, I will be interviewed today by guest host, a friend of the innovation and professional friend, Whitney Johnson.
Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Speak up about your company's lack of diversity or unequal pay practices? Make a tough decision you knew would be unpopular? We all have opportunities to be courageous at work. But since courage requires risk—to our reputations, our social standing, and, in some cases, our jobs—we often fail to act, which leaves us feeling powerless and regretful for not doing what we know is right. There's a better way to handle these crucial moments—and today’s book provides the moral imperative and research-based tactics to help you become more competently courageous at work.
Our guest is the world's foremost expert on workplace courage, He explains that courage isn't a character trait that only a few possess; it's a virtue developed through practice. And with the right attitude and approach, you can learn to hone it like any other skill and incorporate it into your everyday life.
We welcome a friend of the Innovation Show and one of our very early guests, author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work Jim Detert
More about Jim here: https://jimdetert.com
If you're a shaper, you put your stamp on your work. You earn your stripes. You sync with a rhythm of life that lights you up.
At times, work may be a frightening obstacle (and obsession), but shapers move through adversity with temperament and tenacity.
A determination to continually improve and evolve. A willingness to experiment and learn from mistakes. To create on the fly. To work fluidly; To persevere and be patient in equal measure. To nourish the soul.
A shaper is someone who becomes energised by work.
The way they work provides for the highest expression of self.
They lead deeper and more fulfilling lives because what they do every day serves them and the greater good.
We welcome the author of Shapers, Jonas Altman More about Jonas www.shapers.life
Flex is a manifesto for living and working on your terms. It means looking at the established, rigid ways of doing things and asking: ‘Is this really working for me?’ If the answer to that question is ‘No’ then read on because this book is for you. When we learn how to flex we gain a superpower that allows us to challenge what is holding us back and reinvent the rules for a smarter, happier life. Because things are changing for women across the globe.
We are getting married and having children later, if at all. Dual-income families have replaced the traditional template of man as breadwinner and woman as homemaker. Technology allows us to work differently and understand ourselves better. But the old systems still persist. We’re continually bashing up against inflexible structures that were built by, and for, men. We are trying to do everything, but following a rulebook, we didn’t write.
We welcome the author of Flex: Reinventing Work for a Smarter, Happier Life, Annie Auerbach
More about Annie: https://starlingstrategy.co.uk
It's no coincidence that most of the top 100 most valuable global brands invest heavily in technology to drive innovation into every aspect of their business: product development, operations, marketing, and customer service. In the next decade, a suite of six strategic technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), Blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality, autonomous machines, and 5G networks—will drive unprecedented innovation into products and services, creating entirely new business models along the way. Investment in information technology (IT) will be a strategic imperative for every company. Every company will become a technology company, and every company will become a data company. Business operations will be retooled using both process automation and worker augmentation. Today’s book is both a call to innovate for survival in a rapidly evolving competitive environment, and a moral imperative to use these six technologies to serve people, elevate work, and make a lasting, positive impact on the world.
We welcome the author of "The Innovation Ultimatum How six strategic technologies will reshape every business in the 2020s”, Steve Brown
More about Steve: https://www.baldfuturist.com
Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? Today’s book is for you. Our guest struggled in the past with our learning. But has found techniques to help us master material—any material. Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, she gives us a crash course to improve your ability to learn, whether you’re studying maths, language, coding, karate, cooking, or anything else.
You’ll see why the strategies work because you’ll see what’s happening in the brain when you use them. No, this isn’t a little book of miracles. But you will find that reducing frustration and improving your study success may sometimes feel miraculous. We welcome author of "Learn Like a Pro", Barbara Oakley
Innovators. Changemakers. Entrepreneurs. Intrapreneurs. Catalysts. One of these things is not like the other. That is to say, each of these types of people can make a whole lot of change happen in the world, but within any group of innovators, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs, are those people called Catalysts, Those of us who have a deep-rooted need to create positive change. Among Catalysts, there is an unmet need to be seen and valued for who we are and how we show up in the world. We move so fast that we lose people. We can break shit without intentionality. And all of that can lead to burnout—frequently. Catalysts feel a deep sense of drive toward a better future state. We can’t help but see potential change and set it in motion, wherever we are. We’re energized and we’re driven by it.
We welcome the author of Move Fast. Break Stuff. Burn Out.: The Catalyst’s Guide to Working Well, Shannon Lucas, welcome to the show.
Even before the pandemic, it seemed the world was spinning so fast it’s difficult to keep up. Arguably a lot of the technological disruption that was around in 2019 simply got accelerated – remote working, digitisation and AI to name just three.
Our guest today notes in his new book: Two hundred and fifty years ago the Industrial Revolution replaced our arms and legs at work. The fourth Industrial Revolution is now replacing our brains. He says The Machine Age is engulfing both organisations and people. This shift is challenging the very essence of what it means to be human. His book The Human Edge, how curiosity and creativity are your superpowers in the digital economy won Business Book of the year in 2020. He explores the skills you need to survive and thrive in a world of smartphones and AI. He urges you to stop competing, and instead do things machines can’t. To become a more human, human.
We welcome the author of “The Human Edge” Greg Orme.
https://gregorme.org
Leaders have experimented with open innovation programs, corporate accelerators, venture capital arms, skunkworks, and innovation contests. They've travelled the world to learn from today's hottest, most successful tech companies. Yet most would admit they've failed to create truly innovative cultures. There's a better way. And it all starts with the power of habit. The central argument in today’s book is that the world’s biggest untapped source of energy isn’t the wind, water, or sun. It is inside existing organisations, which are brimming with innovation energy. Today that energy is largely constrained and contained. You need to release, harness, and amplify it. Today’s book will show you how.
We welcome a friend of the innovation show, 3-time guest and author of a plethora of titles author of Eat, Sleep, Innovate Scott D. Anthony welcome back to the show.
More about Scott: https://www.innosight.com/insight/eat-sleep-innovate/
Faced with the choice of starting a company or joining a large corporation, Steve Jobs believed that it was 'more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy'. But for innovators inside established companies, making a distinction between being a pirate and joining the navy is a fallacy. We have to figure out a way to become pirates in the navy! There is nothing harder in business than trying to innovate within large corporations. Innovators in big companies often face internal opposition as well as their external competitors. It is the management of the core business that tends to get in the way of innovation. If you work in corporate innovation, if you run an innovation lab or work in one, if you are a pirate I’m the navy, there is so much in this episode, there are some hard truths to face, some butter pills to swallow, I certainly know I’ve made some of the mistakes our guest identifies. More about Tendayi here: https://tendayiviki.com
Today’s book was born out of a desire to show how and why ritual is critical in our everyday lives, using examples from across the animal world, including elephants, chimpanzees, orangutans, wolves, dogs, lions, zebras, whales, flamingos, fish, and even insects. Although social animals exhibit many rituals, this book focuses on ten important rituals that are essential to our well-being: greeting rituals, group rituals, courtship, gifting, spoken rituals, unspoken rituals, play, grieving and healing, renewal, and travel and migration.
Ritualized greetings, such as mouth-licking in wolves or a handshake in humans, are a form of information gathering, and they have evolved among social animals to strengthen bonds and build trust. Let’s take play For example, play affords individuals the opportunity to experiment with their surroundings and come up with creative solutions critical to a species’ survival. Examples include a lion cub practicing hunting skills by pretending a littermate is prey or a toddler building a fantastical world in a sandbox, which fosters coping skills for later life challenges. Reincorporating the lost art of ritual will better equip us to discover new ways to reconnect to others, to ourselves, and to the natural world.
More about Caitlin: https://www.caitlineoconnell.com
Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities (see Amazon and Netflix) or they can lead to devastating consequences (e.g., Blockbuster and Toys R Us). Only those leaders who can “see around corners” - that is, spot the disruptive inflection points developing before they hit - are poised to succeed in this market.
Columbia Business School Professor and corporate consultant Rita McGrath contends that inflection points, though they may seem sudden, are not random. Every seemingly overnight shift is the final stage of a process that has been subtly building for some time. Armed with the right strategies and tools, smart businesses can see these inflection points coming and use them to gain a competitive advantage.
Seeing Around Corners is the first hands-on guide to anticipating, understanding, and capitalising on the inflection points shaping the marketplace. We welcome author of Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen, Rita McGrath
https://www.valize.com
Barry O'Reilly shares how the Cycle of Unlearning is a new way of thinking and a new way of leading organisations in every industry. It’s not difficult to learn more. What is difficult is to know what to unlearn, what to stop, and what to throw away. This is the paradox of success. While thinking and doing certain methods may have brought you success in the past, it’s almost certain they won’t continue to bring you success in the future.
We discuss the importance of unlearning How Serena Williams unlearned her way to success The Origins of Disney’s Magic Band And much more.
More about Barry here: https://barryoreilly.com
This mind-opening episode summarises some of the groundbreaking analysis of the business, economic, and technological trends of today to predict what the world will look like in 2030 – and how the Coronavirus pandemic will accelerate each of these major trends.
Some examples stats from the book and the episode:
Birthplace of the next industrial revolution: sub-Saharan Africa The reason: 500 million acres of fertile yet undeveloped agricultural land The size of Mexico: 500 million acres
Percentage of the world’s wealth owned by women in 2000: 15 Percentage of the world’s wealth owned by women in 2030: 55
If Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters: global financial crisis averted
Worldwide, the number of people who went hungry in 2017: 821 million Worldwide, the number of people who will go hungry in 2030: 200 million Worldwide, the number of people who were obese in 2017: 650 million Worldwide, the number of people who will be obese in 2030: 1.1 billion Percentage of Americans projected to be obese in 2030: 50 Percentage of the world’s land occupied by cities in 2030: 1.1 Percentage of the world’s population living in cities in 2030: 60 Percentage of worldwide carbon emissions produced by cities in 2030: 87 Percentage of world’s urban population exposed to rising sea levels in 2030: 80
The largest middle-class consumer market today: United States and Western Europe The largest middle-class consumer market in 2030: China
By 2030, the number of people entering the middle class in emerging markets: 1 billion The number of people currently in the middle class in the United States: 223 million The number of people in the middle class in the United States in 2030: 209 million
More about Mauro: http://www.mauroguillen.com
Today’s focus is a Playbook that helps innovators and entrepreneurs to harness new, extreme ideas despite complex business barriers. This visual guide provides insight, practical solutions and reusable canvasses to help innovation managers, CEOs, Chief Innovators and directors of innovation labs to develop breakthrough ideas.
We welcome, authors of, "The Radical Innovation Playbook: a practical guide for harnessing new, novel or game-changing breakthroughs" Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander
This episode is about getting to grips with how to actually change your behaviour so you stay curious a little bit longer.
It sounds like it should be easy, but it's not.
You have to tame your Advice Monster, that part of you that jumps in to offer up ideas, opinions, suggestions and advice. And it's taming your Advice Monster that's at the heart of this book. But there are also some specific coaching strategies, particularly on how to focus on what matters most.
We welcome author of The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever Michael Bungay Stanier
More about Michael here: https://www.mbs.works
Our guest was used to giving orders. In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did their job well. But the ship was dogged by poor morale, poor performance and the worst retention in the fleet.
One day, he unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway. He realised he was leading in a culture of followers, and they were all in danger unless they fundamentally changed the way they did things.
He took matters into his own hands and pushed for leadership at every level. Before long, his crew became fully engaged and the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet. No matter your business or your position, you can apply his approach to create a workplace where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, people are healthier and happier - and everyone is a leader.
We welcome the author of Turn the Ship Around! and his latest book Leadership is Language, Captain David Marquet.
More about David here: https://davidmarquet.com
For millennia, dominant groups have had the habit of framing themselves to be the best, deep down: the more powerful they become, the more power begins to be framed as natural. When you see how power has shaped the idea of race, then you can start to understand its meaning.
In Superior, celebrated author Angela Saini explores the concepts of race and caste, from their origins to the present day. Engaging with geneticists, anthropologists, historians and social scientists from across the globe, Superior is a rigorous, much needed examination of the insidious and destructive belief that race is biologically real.
More about Angela here: https://www.angelasaini.co.uk
Ozan Varol reveals simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life - whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product.
Today, thinking like a rocket scientist is a necessity. We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our lives. Those who can tackle these problems -- without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking -- enjoy an extraordinary advantage.
Think Like a Rocket Scientist will inspire you to take your own moonshot and enable you to achieve lift-off. More about Ozan here: https://ozanvarol.com
Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it. These time-poor people experience less joy each day. They laugh less. They are less healthy, less productive, and more likely to divorce. In one study, time stress produced a stronger negative effect on happiness than unemployment. Our guest offers us a playbook for taking back the time you lose to mindless tasks and unfulfilling chores.
We welcome Author of Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life Ashley Whillans.
More about Ashley here: https://www.awhillans.com
There is a painful gap between what people want and what they actually do. The disconnect between want and do has been blamed on a lot of things — but we blame it on ourselves for the most part. We internalize the cultural message of “It’s your fault!
Our guest is here to say: It isn’t your fault. creating positive change isn’t as hard as you think and when it comes to change tiny is mighty.
We welcome, founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University and author Tiny Habits, BJ Fogg.
Sign up for BJ's free course here: https://www.tinyhabits.com/join
In business, government, and every area of contemporary life, leaders today are struggling to find workable solutions to greater and more complex challenges.
As a former senior Pentagon official and CEO of a billion-dollar company, our guest has seen firsthand that the current model for solving diverse problem sets no longer works.
Organizations and individuals need to adopt an entirely different approach to the biggest challenges they face and embrace a new model to ensure they emerge triumphant. That model is The Renaissance Campaign.
We welcome John Rogers, the author of "The Renaissance Campaign: A Problem-Solving Formula for Your Biggest Challenges".
More about John here: https://www.johnrogers360.com
Our guest today brings us a powerful blend of cross-disciplinary research and battle-tested tools to help you diagnose, design, and implement a reinvention system that allows your company to stop combatting or resisting change – and instead helps you turn every disruption into your greatest opportunity.
We welcome author of "The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos" Nadya Zhexembayeva
More about https://www.learn2reinvent.com
The future will get even more perplexing over the next decade, and we are not ready. The dilemma is that we're restricted by rigid categorical thinking that freezes people and organizations in neatly defined boxes that often are inaccurate or obsolete.
Categories lead us toward certainty but away from clarity, and categorical thinking moves us away from understanding the bigger picture. Sticking with this old way of thinking and seeing isn't just foolish, it's dangerous.
Our guest is a Leading futurist and shows how a new way of thinking, enhanced by new technologies, will help leaders break free of limiting labels and see new gradients of possibility in a chaotic world.
We welcome the author of Full-Spectrum Thinking: How to Escape Boxes in a Post-Categorical Future, Bob Johansen More about Bob here: https://www.iftf.org/bobjohansen/
“The relationship between the organism and the environment is transactional—the environment grows the organism, and the organism creates the environment.” ― Alan Watts
Creativity isn't all in your head. Sometimes it's in what's around you--especially when you're at home. For over twenty years, scientists have been discovering connections between our physical surroundings and the creative mind. Today’s book is the first to turn this rich trove of psychological research into practical techniques for shaping a home that will boost your creativity. We welcome Donald Rattner, the author of My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation.
More about Donald https://donaldrattner.com
“The relationship between the organism and the environment is transactional—the environment grows the organism, and the organism creates the environment.” ― Alan Watts
Creativity isn't all in your head. Sometimes it's in what's around you--especially when you're at home.
For over twenty years, scientists have been discovering connections between our physical surroundings and the creative mind. Today’s book is the first to turn this rich trove of psychological research into practical techniques for shaping a home that will boost your creativity. We welcome Donald Rattner, the author of My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation.
More about Donald https://donaldrattner.com
“If you could learn to squeeze the vibrancy and beauty out of each moment of your life, would you say yes to a practice that could get you there?”, that is the question our guest asks of us.
She then takes us through her technique to do just that. A technique she teaches to first responders, veterans and those who have suffered trauma. It is a please to welcome, author of Neurosculpting: A Whole-Brain Approach to Heal Trauma, Rewrite Limiting Beliefs, and Find Wholeness”, Lisa Wimberger
More about Lisa here:
https://neurosculptinginstitute.com
Friends matter to us, and they matter more than we think. The single most surprising fact to emerge out of the medical literature over the last decade or so has been that the number and quality of the friendships we have has a bigger influence on our happiness, health and even mortality risk than anything else except giving up smoking.
Our guest is the world-renowned psychologist and author who famously discovered Dunbar's number: how our capacity for friendship is limited to around 150 people. In today’s book, he explores the way different types of friendship and family relationships intersect, and the complex of psychological and behavioural mechanisms that underpin friendships and make them possible - and just how complicated the business of making and keeping friends actually is.
Working at the coalface of the subject at both research and personal levels, he has written the definitive book on how and why we are friends.
We welcome evolutionary psychologist and former director of the Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology and the Department of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University. His acclaimed books include How Many Friends Does One Person Need? Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language and so many others.
This episode is an intimate and inspirational exploration of Stephen Hawking— the man and the physicist. It is also a story of friendship, written by his friend also a physicist and renowned author of multiple titles including:
Subliminal, Elastic, Euclid’s Window, Feynman’s Rainbow, The Upright Thinkers, War of the Worldviews with Deepak Chopra and 2 books coauthored with Stephen Hawking.
It is a pleasure to welcome author of Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics, Leonard Mlodinow.
We discuss Stephen, the human behind the legend, his challenges and his strength. We discuss elements of Elastic thinking and the benefits of Neurodiversity.
More on Leonard on twitter: @lmlodinow
Our guests are Silicon Valley design veterans: One created the first Apple mouse The other designed the award-winning Apple PowerBook and the original Hasbro Star Wars action figures! 13 years ago they founded the STANFORD LIFE DESIGN LAB
The course - the most popular at Stanford - has led to a global franchise and a New York Times and worldwide bestselling book: Designing Your Life, published in 2016.
Today they are here to discuss their follow-up book : Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work
We welcome Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
More about the guys here: https://designingyour.life/
GRAMMY-recognized #1 hit songwriter, Cliff Goldmacher shares how to explore, shape and sell our ideas by teaching us how to write songs.
Doing so helps develop the essential skills of:
Lateral thinking Creativity Communication Empathy, Collaboration, Risk-taking and The diffusion of ideas for better innovators.
It is a pleasure to welcome the author of: "The Reason For The Rhymes: Mastering the Seven Essential Skills of Innovation by Learning to Write Songs", Cliff Goldmacher.
More about Cliff and his workshops: https://www.thereasonfortherhymes.com
One of my favourite episodes of all time. This genre-shattering attempt to answer the question of human behaviour by looking at it from every angle.
Our guest starts by looking at the factors that bear on a person's reaction in the precise moment a behavior occurs, and then hops back in time from there, in stages, ultimately ending up at the deep history of our species and its genetic inheritance.
And so the first category of explanation is the neurobiological one. What goes on in a person's brain a second before the behavior happens?
Then he pulls out to a slightly larger field of vision, a little earlier in time: What sight, sound, or smell triggers the nervous system to produce that behavior? And then, what hormones act hours to days earlier to change how responsive that individual is to the stimuli which trigger the nervous system?
By now, our guest has increased our field of vision so that we are thinking about neurobiology and the sensory world of our environment and endocrinology in trying to explain what happened. But he keeps going—next to what features of the environment affected that person's brain, and then back to the childhood of the individual, and then to their genetic makeup.
Finally, he expands the view to encompass factors larger than that one individual. How culture has shaped that individual's group, what ecological factors helped shape that culture, and on and on, back to evolutionary factors thousands and even millions of years old.
The result is one of the most dazzling tours de horizon of the science of human behavior ever attempted, a majestic synthesis that harvests cutting-edge research across a range of disciplines to provide a subtle and nuanced perspective on why we ultimately do the things we do...for good and for ill. Wise, humane, often hilarious,
Behave is a towering achievement, powerfully humanising, and downright heroic in its own right. What a pleasure to welcome author of “Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst” Robert M. Sapolsky
Your business’s success depends on how you prepare for the future. While business leaders of the past looked in the rear-view mirror to predict the road ahead, we must look at the greater forces affecting the social, business and economic world today—megatrends.
Our guest today is here to share a fresh, holistic way to think about tomorrow by preparing for it today: He calls it DRIVE. The DRIVE framework examines five interrelated megatrends:
• Demographic and social changes • Resource scarcity • Inequalities • Volatility, complexity, and scale • Enterprising dynamics
It is a great pleasure to welcome Mark Esposito, the author of “Understanding How the Future Unfolds: Using Drive to Harness the Power of Today's Megatrends”.
Some great news as ever, Mark has kindly offered a copy of the book for the innovation show community, just sign up to our newsletter on www.theinnovationshow.io
When facing a rhino that’s about to charge, doing nothing is seldom the best option. Yet all too often that’s exactly what happens. Danger rarely comes as a complete surprise; instead, it follows many missed opportunities for taking precautions, reading and responding to warning signals. The impulse to freeze is hard to overcome. Sometimes the grip of denial is so strong that we do nothing at all; or, even worse, as in many market booms leading to bust, we do more of what was dangerous in the first place.
We welcome the author of "The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore", Michele Wucker.
More about Michele: https://thegrayrhino.com
Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pcGS4rsmRTk
The Nocturnal Brain: Tales of Nightmares and Neuroscience with Guy Leschziner
You can survive longer without food than without sleep. The fact that sleep is fundamental to life is unarguable, but in modern society, at least until recently, we have taken for granted that sleep simply happens, and is a necessary evil to allow us to live our waking lives. Recently, however, there has been a shift in how we view sleep. Rather than being a hindrance to our working and social lives, a biological process that keeps us from being productive, the concept of the importance of sleep is percolating through. Its role in the maintenance of our physical and mental health, our sporting prowess, our cognitive abilities, even in our happiness, is slowly being appreciated. And rightly so. People are taking sleep seriously.
The normal expectation of waking up feeling ready for the day ahead is rarely found among our guests patients. Their nights are tormented by a range of conditions, such as terrifying nocturnal hallucinations, sleep paralysis, acting out their dreams or debilitating insomnia. The array of activities in sleep reflects the spectrum of human behaviour in our waking lives. Sometimes these medical problems have a biological explanation, at other times a psychological one, and the focus of the clinical work that he and his colleagues do is to unravel the causes for their sleep disorders and attempt to find a treatment or cure.
More about Guy here: https://guyleschziner.com/
The Digital Age will raise the question of how humans will stay relevant in the workplace. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviourally, and emotionally in ways that technology can’t.
Our guest believes, this requires us to become Hyper-Learners: continuously learning, unlearning, and relearning at the speed of change. To do that, we have to overcome our reflexive ways of being: seeking confirmation of what we believe, emotionally defending our beliefs and our ego, and seeking cohesiveness of our mental models. Hyper-Learning requires a new way of being… and a radical new way of working.
We welcome a great friend of the innovation show, hyper learner and author of "Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change", Ed Hess. More about Ed: https://www.edhess.org/
Startups have changed the world. In the United States, many startups, such as Tesla, Apple, and Amazon, have become household names. The economic value of startups has doubled since 1992 and is projected to double again in the next fifteen years.
For decades, the hot centre of this phenomenon has been Silicon Valley. This is changing fast. Thanks to technology, startups are now taking root everywhere, from Delhi to Detroit to Nairobi to Sao Paulo. Yet despite this globalisation of startup activity, our knowledge of how to build successful startups is still drawn primarily from Silicon Valley.
As venture capitalist Alex Lazarow shows in this insightful and instructive book, this Silicon Valley "gospel" is due for a refresh--and it comes from what he calls the "frontier," the growing constellation of startup ecosystems, outside of the Valley and other major economic centres, that now stretches across the globe.
The frontier is a truly different world where startups often must cope with political or economic instability and lack of infrastructure, and where there might be little or no access to angel investors, venture capitalists, or experienced employee pools.
Under such conditions, entrepreneurs must be creators who build industries rather than disruptors who change them because there are few existing businesses to disrupt. The companies they create must be global from birth because local markets are too small. They focus on resiliency and sustainability rather than unicorn-style growth at any cost.
With rich and wide-ranging stories of frontier innovators from around the world, Out-Innovate is the new playbook for innovation--wherever it has the potential to happen.
More about Alex: https://www.alexlazarow.com
There are two stories you hear about making a living as an artist in the digital age, and they are diametrically opposed.
One comes from Silicon Valley and its boosters in the media. There’s never been a better time to be an artist, it goes. If you’ve got a laptop, you’ve got a recording studio. If you’ve got an iPhone, you’ve got a movie camera. GarageBand, Final Cut Pro: all the tools are at your fingertips. And if production is cheap, distribution is free. It’s called the Internet: YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Kindle Direct Publishing. Everyone’s an artist; just tap your creativity and put your stuff out there. Soon, you too can make a living doing what you love, just like all those viral stars you read about.
The other story comes from artists themselves, especially musicians but also writers, filmmakers, people who do comedy. Sure, it goes, you can put your stuff out there, but who is going to pay you for it? Digital content has been demonetized: music is free, writing is free, video is free, even images you put up on Facebook or Instagram are free, because people can (and do) just take them. Everyone is not an artist. Making art takes years of dedication, and that requires a means of support. If things don’t change, a lot of art will cease to be sustainable.
We welcome friend of the Innovation Show and author of “The Death of the Artist: How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech” Bill Deresiewicz, welcome back to the show.
Previous episode: Excellent Sheep: https://bit.ly/2ZlQ6OI
Bill is here: https://billderesiewicz.com/
The context of business has changed so rapidly over the past few decades that it may be time for a new lexicon. At the very least, it's time to challenge some of the established thinking about strategy and competition that used to drive business advantage - but no longer does.
In this episode, strategy expert and Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath takes on one of most fundamental and recognised notions in strategy: that of sustainable competitive advantage. She argues this can no longer be the Holy Grail for companies because in a constantly changing environment, deeply ingrained structures and systems designed to extract value actually become a liability.
The new path to winning includes taking advantage of shorter term opportunities, as well as relying on new organisational talents like speed and decisiveness. Our guest defines the new transient life cycle of competitive advantage and shows how successful firms manage through it by using an updated philosophy. She offers a bold new set of principles for competing in what we now understand is a continuously volatile and uncertain environment. Consider this your fresh strategy playbook for competing in an accelerating world.
Despite decades of research illustrating the benefits of enlightened leadership, the high-performance workplace is still not the norm. Our guest has spent 20 years investigating this paradox, and in this book she forms a penetrating critique of why such strong evidence has had limited impact, and provides an alternative practical approach that any employer can implement to overcome these challenges.
She shows that there is a clear correlation between those companies that are good companies and those that do well, with 'good meaning an organization that works with stakeholders, employees, society and customers. While a 'bad' company can do well, its success isn t sustainable - her book explores the steps needed to be taken to become a good organization with long-term, sustainable results.
She brings together management wisdom and shows how successful leaders have moved their organizations from controlled and orderly, to enthusiastic and collaborative. Supported by insights from 59 of the leading thinkers and practitioners in the field, the book will guide readers through the arguments for a radical reassessment of current business models, and the successful stories of employers from the private and public sectors who have made the transition. We welcome Vlatka Hlupic , the author of Humane Capital: How to Create a Management Shift to Transform Performance and Profit
Building a business requires more than just a good product and talented people; it requires you to take a hard look at how you show up as a leader. Open, Honest, and Direct helps you dive into the heart of your business and your people, identifying changes you can make to transform the way you and your managers lead. Part business book, part personal-development guide, this is a how-to full of practical ways to not only build and lead a high-performance team but also bring out the best in your people.
Being a successful manager is less about staying constantly on top of your team and more about providing clarity and context for people. Levy’s method for creating open, honest, and direct leaders within an organization provides you with tactical tools you can put to use right away. This is a toolkit for designing a culture that supports employee performance and future-proofs your business.
Many managers are promoted because they are great at what they do, but that doesn’t necessarily translate into their ability to manage a team and get the most out of their people. In today’s business environment where the competition for top talent is intense, it’s integral to not only keep your top talent but also be able to coach all of your people and unlock their full potential. Open, Honest, and Direct is a field guide and powerful movement for leading that will give your organization the competitive edge it needs.
Great ideas don’t just happen. Innovation springs from creative thinking—a method of the human mind that we can study and learn. In The Art of Ideas, our guest brings together business concepts with stories of creativity in art, politics, and history to provide a visual and accessible guide to the art and science of new and useful ideas.
He details how to spark your own ideas and what to do while waiting for inspiration to strike.
He shows that regardless of the field, innovations happen in the same way: examples from history, presence of mind, creative combination, and resolution to action.
The Art of Ideas features case studies and exercises that explain how to break down problems, search for precedents, and creatively combine past models to form new ideas. It showcases how Picasso developed his painting style, how Gandhi became the man we know today, and how Netflix came to disrupt the movie-rental business.
What separates your mind from the mind of an animal? Maybe you think it's your ability to design tools, your sense of self, or your grasp of past and future - all traits that have helped us define ourselves as the pre-eminent species on Earth. But in recent decades, claims of human superiority have been eroded by a revolution in the study of animal cognition.
Take the way octopuses use coconut shells as tools, or how elephants can classify humans by age, gender, and language. Take Ayumu, the young male chimpanzee at Kyoto University who demonstrates his species' exceptional photographic memory.
Based on research on a range of animals, including crows, dolphins, parrots, sheep, wasps, bats, whales, and, of course, chimpanzees and bonobos, our guest today explores the scope and depth of animal intelligence, revealing how we have grossly underestimated non-human brains. He overturns the view of animals as stimulus-response beings and opens our eyes to their complex and intricate minds.
With astonishing stories of animal cognition, his work challenges everything you thought you knew about animal - and human - intelligence. We welcome author of Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, Frans de Waal.
More about Frans: https://www.facebook.com/franspublic/
Our guest today argues that everything is changing fast, apart from how we behave. Our ways of thinking and making decisions have changed little, with the traditional wisdom being that improvements are best done incrementally, just as big, established corporations will increase profits incrementally and governments will change laws incrementally. But the problems we now need to solve require a revolution in thinking and behavior in order to avoid disaster. He lays out the reality of the dangerous situation we find ourselves in and suggests solutions that empower everyone, including business people, politicians, diplomats, and teachers, to repair the damage we have already done, and prepare for the dramatic changes to come. Over a 30-year period our guest founded and bought 20 companies in nine countries. He is an Emmy Award winner and author of the WSJ best-selling book: “Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries” we welcome David McCourt to the show
Rob Fitzpatrick is author of "The Mom Test, How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you" His book shows us how customer conversations go wrong and how we can do better. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and & everyone will lie to you at least a little.
As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right.
Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right.
Win one of 2 copies by signing up to the show here: www.theinnovationshow.io and find Rob on ww.robfitz.com
The world around us is changing rapidly. There is now more pressure on established companies to innovate. The challenge most companies face is how to develop new products for new markets, while managing their core business at the same time. The principles and practices outlined in this book provide companies with a blueprint of how to manage innovation while they execute on their core business. The Corporate Startup provides frameworks, visualizations, templates, tools and methods that can be easily applied to develop new products and business models.
We welcome author of “The Corporate Startup: How established companies can create successful innovation ecosystems”, Dan Toma, welcome to the show
A reminder to sign up to the newsletter on www.theinnovationshow.io and you will be in with a chance to win one of 2 prizes, Dan has kindly offered us a copy of the Corporate Startup Book and access to the Corporate Startup video course worth €480 on https://thecorporatestartupbook.com, ends July 30th 2020
More agility. More energy. More genius.
Why do some companies always seem to have the best ideas, the most engaged people and the most profitable growth?
Based on 10 years of research, today’s book goes behind the scenes of some of the world's most innovative companies and decodes the tools, hacks and approaches that help their managers systematically spark ingenuity, agility, and profitable creativity at scale. It presents a pragmatic 'how-to' guide for any team or organisation that needs to adapt its culture, processes, leadership and decision-making for an age of increasingly unpredictable and rapid change.
We welcome author of “Be Less Zombie How great companies create dynamic innovation, fearless leadership and passionate people” Elvin Turner
https://www.elvinturner.com
We've reached a point in time when everyone wants innovation, but most people don't know how to actually attain it. It's not easy, which is why there are so many failed brands and companies. In our era of AI, rapid change, disruption, and possibility, there are so many great opportunities within our grasp. However, smart, successful people consistently miss out. Their capabilities are limited by seven traps, and they rely on and repeat past decisions. They miss out on the potential of what could have been. If we could remove these traps, what could we accomplish? How much more successful could we be? Today’s book teaches us how to think disruptively, providing specific steps to create real innovation and change. It combines our guests high energy provocative thinking with tactics that have been battle tested through projects with leading innovators like Disney, Starbucks, Amex, IBM, Adidas, Google, and NASA.
CEO of Trendhunter and author "Create the Future + the Innovation Handbook: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking, Jeremy Gutsche"
Being awarded a leadership role within an organization may feel like an amazing accomplishment, but that is only half the battle. The second, and arguably most important half, lies in building and maintaining a highly effective team. However, according to a recent survey conducted on UK workers, managers are failing miserably at this task, and are instead fostering feelings of hate and resentment among their workers. The survey states that while 22% of the UK public say they hate their boss, a staggering 52% identify their boss as their primary source of job dissatisfaction. So, where is it that managers are going wrong, and what can they do to improve their employees’ perception of them?
Interesting research during the 1970s–found that managerial failure had little to do with IQ or personal attractiveness. Rather, it was linked directly to interpersonal competence. And, since personality is at the core of interpersonal competence, our guest today developed one of the globe's leading personality assessments to identify the 11 personality scales that cause leaders to fail time and time again.
We welcome creator of The Hogan Assessments, Dr Robert Hogan
As a business leader, you need to make decisions that set your company up for success, now and in the future.
The challenge is In this fast-changing world, the rules of strategy are being rewritten and the go-to solutions you once relied on are no longer enough. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here.
As emerging technologies like AI and blockchain become ubiquitous, they will unleash unprecedented levels of disruption. Drawing on his broad global experience, our guest delivers the essential guide to strategy for this new era.
His CLEVER Framework will help you understand the deep strategic drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, reflect on how they affect you and your business, and respond effectively. If you’re ready to fulfil your potential as a leader and create a future-ready business, it’s time to get Clever.
We welcome Alessandro Lanteri, the author of CLEVER: The Six Strategic Drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Innovators need to communicate their concepts. Organisations have 5 generations working together in the workplace. We must be able to respectfully challenge ideas. This is why I asked our guest Gill Hasson to join us.
Every day, you have the opportunity to interact with people in different areas of your life; in public, at work and at home, with colleagues and clients, with friends and family.
Your ability to exchange ideas and opinions with other people, understand their thoughts and feelings, their point of view and solve problems between you depends on how effectively you’re able to communicate. But being understood, and understanding others is not always easy! Communication is a dynamic, complex process, influenced by all the complexities and differences in human motivation and behaviour. Communication: How to Connect with Anyone will help you connect with others, build friendships and develop better relationships with colleagues and clients, friends and family.
Todays episode shares what we need to know to develop empathy and rapport with others, and feel confident about communicating with a diverse range of people.
Our guest’s Business Model Canvas changed the way the world creates and plans new business models. It has been used by corporations and startups and consultants around the world and is taught in hundreds of universities. After years of researching how the world’s best companies develop, test, and scale new business models, he has produced his definitive work.
Today's book explains what every organization can learn from the business models of the world’s most exciting companies. The book explains how companies such as Amazon, IKEA, Airbnb, Microsoft, and Logitech, have been able to create immensely successful businesses and disrupt entire industries. At the core of these successes are not just great products and services, but profitable, innovative business models--and the ability to improve existing business models while consistently launching new ones.
"The Invincible Company" presents practical new tools for measuring, managing, and accelerating innovation, and strategies for reducing risk when launching new business models. Serving as a blueprint for your growth strategy, The Invincible Company explains how to constantly stay ahead of your competition. We welcome friend of the Innovation Show and author of The Invincible Company: How to Constantly Reinvent Your Organization with Inspiration From the World's Best Business Models, Alex Osterwalder
, it helps grow the show. Today’s guest teaches business leaders about the importance of relationship building in the digital age. He argues that in spite of (and because of) the advances in tech, we've become a less connected society. We have dramatically evolved away from face-to-face communication, and the skill of building rapport is evaporating. This means that customer personalisation and relationships are more important now than ever--and they will be the key to success for businesses moving forward. As he aptly states, "Being able to build true sustainable relationships is the biggest competitive advantage in a world where automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are eliminating the human experience, which is what creates the emotional connections that build true customer loyalty." This book reminds readers of the importance of personal connections and shows them how to attain meaningful, lasting relationships with their customers. We welcome John R. DiJulius, the author of The Relationship Economy: Building Stronger Customer Connections in the Digital Age More about John here:
Companies spend millions on legal compliance training and initiatives to eliminate workplace drama and the resulting low morale and lawsuits, but don't always get the results they want. Most organisations understand that simply checking legal compliance boxes around sexual harassment, bias, etc. isn't enough, but are at a loss on how to implement solutions, especially in today's post-#MeToo world.
Our guest today is an attorney, HR expert, trainer, and former state regulator, who has conducted over 1,200 workplace investigations. In her book, she explains the secret to avoiding all forms of drama, legal exposure, and low morale: A healthy workplace culture.
She combines the lessons learned from 25 years of professional experience with robust data from behavioural science research to debunk common myths, including the belief that a focus on legal compliance leads to a healthy workplace culture. (In fact, it increases the likelihood of getting sued).
More about Patti here: https://persuasionpoint.com/the-drama-free-work/:
Complex problem solving is the core skill for 21st Century Teams Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses and organisations comes up short. Our guest today shares the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges that others balk at.
If you want to become a better problem solver, you can do so with only a modest amount of structure and numeric ability. Individuals make decisions that have lifetime consequences—such as career choice, where to live, their savings plan, or elective surgery—often without due consideration. These are among the examples you walk us through in the book to illustrate the value of a structured process to improve your prospects of better outcomes in your own life.
More about Charles here:https://bulletproofproblemsolving.com/
This episode is about the creation of a new global currency. Unlike traditional currencies, such as the dollar, yen, or euro, this currency strives to be a risk-free store of value. And unlike bitcoin, which tethers to a finite number of units, this store of value tethers to zero risk. As a result, it is constrained not by an arbitrary number of units, but by market forces of supply and demand.
The foundational ideas are not new and not unique. A privately controlled, market-based currency striving for zero risk is arguably the holy grail of multiple influential thinkers and Nobel laureates and the basis for many monetary and investment theories. What is new is that advancements in capital markets, when combined with new technologies, make it possible for society to facilitate old ideas in new ways.
We welcome author of Money Without Boundaries, How Blockchain Will Facilitate the Denationalisation of Money, Thomas Anderson welcome to the show
Money Without Boundaries is about bringing some of the greatest economic theories to reality.
More about Tom here: https://moneywithoutboundaries.com/
This episode is about the creation of a new global currency. Unlike traditional currencies, such as the dollar, yen, or euro, this currency strives to be a risk-free store of value. And unlike bitcoin, which tethers to a finite number of units, this store of value tethers to zero risk. As a result, it is constrained not by an arbitrary number of units, but by market forces of supply and demand.
The foundational ideas are not new and not unique. A privately controlled, market-based currency striving for zero risk is arguably the holy grail of multiple influential thinkers and Nobel laureates and the basis for many monetary and investment theories. What is new is that advancements in capital markets, when combined with new technologies, make it possible for society to facilitate old ideas in new ways.
Money Without Boundaries is about bringing some of the greatest economic theories to reality.
More about Tom here: https://moneywithoutboundaries.com/
Your job is at risk-if not now, then soon. We are on the leading edge of a Smart Machine Age led by artificial intelligence that will be as transformative for us as the Industrial Revolution was for our ancestors. Smart machines will take over millions of jobs in manufacturing, office work, the service sector, the professions, you name it. Not only can they know more data and analyse it faster than any mere human, but smart machines are free of the emotional, psychological, and cultural baggage that so often mars human thinking. So we can't beat 'em and we can't join 'em. To stay relevant, we have to play a different game. Our guest offers us that game plan. We need to excel at critical, creative, and innovative thinking and at genuinely engaging with others--things machines can't do well. The key is to change our definition of what it means to be smart. Our guest calls it being NewSmart. The crucial mindset underlying NewSmart is humility -not self-effacement but an accurate self-appraisal: acknowledging you can't have all the answers, remaining open to new ideas, and committing yourself to lifelong learning. The key to success in this new era is not to be more like the machines but to excel at the best of what makes us human. We welcome the author of Humility Is the New Smart, Rethinking Human Excellence In the Smart Machine Age, Ed Hess
Most of us do not see ourselves as biased towards people of different races or genders. And yet in virtually every area of modern life disparities remain. Even in organisations, which have, for the most part, embraced the idea of diversity as a mainstream idea, but patterns of disparity remain rampant. Why is this?
Breakthroughs in the cognitive and neurosciences give some idea why our results seem inconsistent with our intentions. Bias is natural to the human mind, a survival mechanism that is fundamental to our identity. And overwhelmingly it is unconscious.
Incorporating anecdotes from today’s headlines alongside case studies from over 30 years as a nationally prominent diversity consultant, our guest today helps us understand how unconscious bias impacts our day-to-day lives and particularly our daily work lives. And, he answers the question: “Is there anything we can do about it?” For those of us seeking to understand and confront their own biases to human resource professionals and business leaders determined to create more bias-conscious organisations in the belief that productivity, personal happiness, and social growth are possible if we first understand the widespread and powerful nature of the biases we don’t realise we have.
The Clark Doll Experiments: https://youtu.be/PZryE2bqwdk
More about Howard here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardjross/
In his 14-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle our guests comes across - one that connects directly to nervousness, stammering, rambling, and epic fail - is that most speakers and writers don't have a point.
They typically have just a title, a theme, a topic, an idea, an assertion, a catchphrase, or even something much less. A point is something more. It's a contention you can propose, argue, defend, illustrate, and prove.
When we have a point, our influence snaps into place. We communicate belief, conviction, and urgency. Our guest shows us how to identify a point, leverage it, stick to it, and sell it and how to train others to identify and successfully make their own points.
In a world of information over abundance standing out becomes even more difficult, yet so many of us don’t know how to make a point. As professional communications shifted from physical to virtual, he noticed firsthand both highly effective and utterly ruinous approaches to using video conference technology to communicate and make strong points.
We welcome public speaking trainer and author of Get to the point, sharpen your message and make your words matter and friend of the show Joel Schwartzberg
We discuss an overview of Get to the point and the takeaways from Joel’s Harvard Business review article entitled “How to Elevate Your Presence in a Virtual Meeting”
We discuss: * How we often have what we think is a point, but it is often just: * A topic * A title * A theme * Uptalking * Bias in communication * Tips for panelists and MCs * How we formulate a point and the “I believe that test” * Virtual meetings in a digital world * Elevating both your point and your presence * Projecting your voice * Proximity plays a part
The HBR article is here: https://bit.ly/2TLkpvk Joel is here: https://www.joelschwartzberg.net/ Previous episode with Joel is here: https://bit.ly/2ZGRw7y
This episode aims to empower young women and give some tips to parents and mentors along the way.
Recast yourself - Own your wins - Define your legacy - Leverage your success Written by Randy Patterson, the CEO of a multimillion-dollar startup, The Matriarch Rules provides you with guidelines that empower you to find personal success and growth in being the compassionate, powerful, and forward-thinking woman you are. Achieve success by becoming the change maker you were always meant to be. What is a matriarch? For one thing, you can tell she's in charge the second she walks into a room. She's bold, she's fierce, and she's got her own unique style. The matriarch isn't some crusty old lady dressed head-to-toe in black who sits at the head of the table barking demands at Sunday dinner. The modern matriarch is alive and vivacious. She's purposeful and deliberate about everything, from her career, to her home, to her family, to what she eats for lunch. She is not second guessing herself but moving herself and those she loves boldly into the future. The matriarch's vision for her career is as big as her love for her family, and she's paid her worth for work she's passionate about. The matriarch knows exactly what she wants the end game to be and she has the power to make it come to fruition. Simply put: she has her act together and you feel safer and more secure when you're in her presence. So, the question is, how does one become her? This episode answers that question and more. - Recast yourself - Own your wins - Define your legacy - Leverage your success
Unstuck, How to Activate and Unlock the Wisdom of Others with Craig Lemasters
Today’s leaders are getting stuck at an ever-increasing rate as they reach outside their core capabilities in search of growth. After experiencing this himself, and observing countless other CEOs facing a similar battle, our guest decided to do something about it.
Craig Lemasters leveraged his extensive leadership experience to develop a unique perspective around why this phenomenon keeps happening and what leaders can do to break free. His book guides readers through examples of some of the most common challenges preventing progress and teaches them how to intentionally tap into the vast knowledge and experience of others.
More about Craig here: https://craiglemasters.com https://gxg.co/
Craig Lemasters, Unstuck, Assurant, Innovation, Transformation
There are plenty of leadership how-to books, filled with advice such as “Just do this to get ahead!” Lots of books tell you how to become a leader, this book tells you how to stay successful once you’ve reached a leadership role.
This episode and today’s book helps aspiring, early-stage, and experienced leaders alike answer a critical question: “How will I use my leadership power?”
Being a good leader doesn’t require being a bad person, and if you know what to look out for, you can keep your ego and hubris in check and become (and stay) a leader who is effective, successful, and good.
We welcome Bill Treasurer, the author of: “The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance.”
More about Bill here: https://www.giantleapconsulting.com/killer/
Kris Østergaard provides real-world advice and research-based information on how to grow innovation by employing new technologies, improving processes, and establishing a culture of creativity and forward momentum.
Conventional business wisdom views innovation as the biggest advantage startups have over large, established organizations, often referred to as legacy organizations.
This belief is false, especially when considering that 70% of all startups fail within 20 months of their first venture round. The truth is innovation initiatives of legacy organizations have far better chances of succeeding.
Organizations with superior resources—money, customers, suppliers, data, employees, infrastructure—can overcome challenges from new entrepreneurial ventures: knowing how to leverage their underutilized advantage is key for achieving sustained, long-term innovation success.
More about Kris here: https://krisoestergaard.com/ https://su.org/about/faculty/kris-ostergaard/
Our bonus guest is a neuroscientist and pioneer in the field of NeuroLeadership. She trained at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research and is a McKinsey consultant, she delivers brain-based leadership programs to Fortune 500 executives and organisations around the globe to transform how they think, innovate, and navigate change.
Her book “The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier” has been translated into several languages and received numerous awards and that book was the focus of episode 86 of the Innovation show.
Neuroscientist and author Friederike Fabritius shares how fear makes us think less effectively and changes both our physiology and our neurochemistry.
We discuss: The Neuroscience of Fear The neurochemistry of fear How our thinking is less effective How the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting us Concerns for the post Covid-19 world
More about Friederike https://www.fabulous-brain.com/
The Mice study I mentioned in the show: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/baby-mice-can-inherit-fear-of-certain-smells-from-their-parents-180948096/
Want to avoid business disasters, whether minor mishaps, such as excessive team conflict, or major calamities like those that threaten bankruptcy or doom a promising career?
Fortunately, behavioural economics studies show that such disasters stem from poor decisions due to our faulty mental patterns - what scholars call "cognitive biases" - and are preventable.
Unfortunately, the typical advice for business leaders to "go with their guts" plays into these cognitive biases and leads to disastrous decisions that devastate the bottom line. By combining practical case studies with cutting-edge research, Never Go With Your Gut will help you make the best decisions and prevent these business disasters.
Our guest is a leading expert on avoiding business disasters and draws on over 20 years of extensive consulting, coaching, and speaking experience to show how pioneering leaders and organisations - many of them his clients - avoid business disasters.
You can find out more about Gleb here: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/
“No matter how good the chief innovation officer may be, no matter how creative and entrepreneurial an innovation team, they cannot successfully create new market growth for an organisation unless the leadership team is directly involved in their work, guiding them with their long term vision and strategy, helping them to create the right processes to move their ventures forward and protecting them from competition from the core Absent that high-level attention, those ventures might never get off the ground.” - Mark Johnson
We all know a visionary leader when we see one. They're bold and prophetic and at the same time pragmatic. They don't just promote change--they drive it, while inspiring and mobilising others to do the same. Visionaries like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos possess a host of innate qualities that make them extraordinary, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to turn vision into action.
Our guest introduces a new way of thinking and managing, called "future-back," that enables any manager to become a practical visionary. Addressing the many barriers to change that exist in established organisations, he presents a systematic approach to overcoming them that includes:
The principles and mind-set that allow leadership teams to look beyond typical short-term planning horizons A method for turning emerging challenges into the growth opportunities that can define an organisation's future A step-by-step approach for translating a vision into a strategic plan that teams can align around and commit to Ways to ensure that visionary thinking becomes a repeatable organisational capability
We welcome Mark Johnson, founder of Innosight and author of “Lead from the Future Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough Growth”
More about the book: https://www.innosight.com/insight/lead-from-the-future/ The HBR article referenced during the episode: https://hbr.org/2020/04/leaders-do-you-have-a-clear-vision-for-the-post-crisis-future
Today’s guest in this bonus episode is an innovator in his field, a brain expert and bestselling author who is on the forefront of a new movement within medicine and related disciplines.
We discuss strategies to deal with the Covid-19 crisis and our brain health during periods of high stress and anxiety.
We discuss:
- How fear impacts our decision making
- Crushing ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
- Understanding different brain types
- How to manage stress/comfort eating
- How to influence children during a crisis
More about Daniel here: https://www.amenclinics.com
There is a lot of hype, hand waving and ink being spilled about artificial intelligence (AI) in business. The amount of coverage of this topic in the trade press and on shareholder calls is evidence of a large change currently underway. It is both awesome and terrifying.
What started as an inquiry into how executives can adopt AI to harness the best of human and machine capabilities turned into a much more profound rumination on the future of humanity and enterprise. It is a wake-up call for business leaders across all sectors of the economy. Not only should you implement AI regardless of your industry, but once you do, you should fight to stay true to your purpose, your ethical convictions, indeed your humanity, even as our organisations continue to evolve. While not holding any punches about the dangers posed by AI, today’s guest uniquely surveys where technology is limited, and where the true opportunities lie amidst all the disruptive change that is currently underway.
Weak Human + Machine + Better Process > Strong Human + Machine + Inferior Process
More about John here: https://thehumachinebook.com
Everyone wants to create new products and services, find new customers and markets, stay ahead of the competition, and work smarter instead of harder.
Yet with all the focus and attention on innovation, the term has become an overused buzzword rather than a real, tangible concept. If you want to seriously pursue innovation—you need to strip away the hype.
Real innovators need to transcend the existing ideas, rules, and patterns to discover exciting new outcomes. They must step outside the best practice box and get their hands dirty.
The spirit of a true innovator is rooted in wanting to do something that has never been done before, to solve problems that have never been solved, and to run through walls and leap over tall buildings to get there.
In his book, our guest—the retired chairman and CEO of Cree, a company that fundamentally changed the way people experience light and drove the obsolescence of the Edison light bulb—explains that innovation is fundamentally about people and tells us how to develop a mindset of creativity, risk-taking, and hard work.
We welcome author “The Innovator's Spirit: Discover the Mindset to Pursue the Impossible”, Chuck Swoboda
More about Chuck: https://www.innovatorsontap.com
Part 7 explores Dee Hock’s latest years from age 75-92 and his thoughts on what comes next. This episode is my personal favourite.
Dee shares: Competition and Cooperation Thoughts on the future The impact of future technologies Parting advice for us all
Abstract: 52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel.
Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work “The Birth of the Chaordic Age” and its updated version “One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization”, Dee Hock.
http://www.deewhock.com/
Part 6 explores how Dee Hock created the conditions for Visa to emerge
Dee shares: How such a complex organisation made and implemented decisions. Self policing entities The dispersion of innovations Why Dee left Visa at the pinnacle of success Restoring the 200 acres of wild land Those 3 questions The Sante Fe Institue The New Odyssey at 65 Writing his book
Abstract: 52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel.
Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work “The Birth of the Chaordic Age” and its updated version “One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization”, Dee Hock.
http://www.deewhock.com/
Do you ever feel overwhelmed and powerless after watching the news? Does it make you feel sad about the world, without much hope for its future? The world is not as bad as the headlines would have you believe.
Today’s guest has spent the last ten years researching the damaging impact of the negativity bias in the news on our mental health and the health of our society, as well as investigating the impact of solutions-focused news. Her widely cited research has made her an influential figure within the movement for “Constructive Journalism”.
As a partner at The Constructive Journalism Project, she writes for established and emerging news platforms; speaks on panels with leading thinkers, academics and journalists; delivers workshops and training to journalists and regularly speaks at universities and media conferences around the world., we welcome author of “You are What You Read: Why changing your media diet can change the world” Jodie Jackson
We talk: How the information we consume informs our reality The psychological impact of negative news The opportunities of constructive journalism How we can all adjust our media diets
More about Jodie here: https://jodiejackson.com
Part 5 explores how Dee Hock took on the challenge of Visa International, formerly known as Ibanco.
Dee shares: How they rebranded Visa Globally Lessons from failure Leadership v Management How they pioneered, electronic point of sale terminals, electronic descriptive billing, magnetic stripe technology, debit cards, Visa travellers cheques, check guarantee system, global automated teller system, redundant data centres, and dozen of other innovations. Constantly pushing decentralisation of authority and functions. Dee's philosophy of study to understand control
Abstract: 52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel.
Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work “The Birth of the Chaordic Age” and its updated version “One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization”, Dee Hock.
http://www.deewhock.com/
Part 4 explores how Dee Hock took on the challenge of Visa International, formerly known as Ibanco.
Dee shares: How different countries lacked trust his tactics to bring them together The beautiful concept of the Visa cufflinks More of his wonderful philosophies
Abstract: 52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel.
Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work “The Birth of the Chaordic Age” and its updated version “One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization”, Dee Hock.
http://www.deewhock.com/
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers—The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline—each of which has been translated into dozens of languages, as well as The Yes Brain and The Power of Showing Up and the forthcoming Bottom Line for Baby. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Southern California. Dr. Bryson keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world, and she frequently consults with schools, businesses, and other organizations. An LCSW, Tina is a graduate of Baylor University with a Ph.D. from USC. The most important part of her bio, she says, is that she’s a mom to her three boys.
Tina joins us to explain how we can guide children through the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can learn more about Dr. Bryson at TinaBryson.com.
Part 3 explores how Dee Hock “educed” an organisation using “chaordic" principles. He highlights how we brought so many diverse people and their organisations together to form Visa. He also shares some fascinating philosophies.
Dee shares: His philosophies of leadership and management How we can arrange our time to be a good leader and even a follower How he found himself leading Visa, when only 3 years previously he was searching through bins as part of his role Internal models of reality His philosophy on what he calls the machine metaphor and how we live in such mechanical and command and control society The innovations that he led, including how his team built authorisation software for his vision of a digital world His team’s agile working methods
Abstract: 52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel.
Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work “The Birth of the Chaordic Age” and its updated version “One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization”, Dee Hock.
http://www.deewhock.com/
Part 2 explores how just as Dee Hock decided to "retire on the job" by giving up on his desire to make an impact on the business world, a series of events gave him the opportunity to create a chaordic organisation that would eventually become Visa.
This episode includes the principles, that were the foundation of Visa How Dee Hock used human ingenuity to empower those around him The challenges he and the team overcame The definition of Chaordic The definition of Educe Onion peeling the definitions of what made up the exchange of value
Abstract: 52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel.
Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work “The Birth of the Chaordic Age” and its updated version “One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization”, Dee Hock.
http://www.deewhock.com/
Across the western world more and more people are slowing down. Slower is better: better work, better productivity, better exercise, better sex, better food. Almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of their lives. These days, our culture teaches that faster is better.
But in the race to keep up, everything suffers - our work, diet and health, our relationships and sex lives. International bestselling author Carl Honoré uncovers a movement that challenges the cult of speed.
In this entertaining and hands-on investigation, he takes us on a tour of the emerging Slow movement: from a Tantric sex workshop in London to a meditation room for Tokyo executives, from a SuperSlow exercise studio in New York, to Italy, the home of the Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Sex movements. There has never been a better time to embrace the healing power of living slow.
More about Carl here: http://www.carlhonore.com
Dee Hock is notoriously private. This is a unique multi-part interview which he granted the Innovation Show. It is an honour.
Part One of a multi-part miniseries on the life and philosophies of Visa founder and CEO Emeritus Dee Hock. This will run in parallel to the show, which will run as usual.
52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel. Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
He is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision which has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
It is such an immense honour to welcome the founder and CEO Emeritus of Visa and author of the pioneering work "The Birth of the Chaordic Age" and its updated version "One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization", Dee Hock.
Unprecedented access to infinite solutions has led us to realise that having all of the answers is not the answer.
From innovation teams to creativity experts to crowdsourcing, we've turned from one source to another, spending endless cycles pursuing piecemeal solutions to each challenge we face.
What if your organisation had an effective and systematic approach to deal with any problem?
To find better solutions, you need to first ask better questions. The questions you ask determine which solutions you'll see and which will remain hidden.
More about Stephen here: https://stephenshapiro.com/invisible-solutions/
Imagine what you could do with the time you spend writing emails every day. Complexity is killing companies' ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time.
Our guest today helps leaders and their teams move beyond the feelings of frustration and futility that come with so much unproductive work in today's corporate world to create a corporate culture where valuable, essential, meaningful work is the norm. By learning how to eliminate redundancies, communicate with clarity, and make simplification a habit, individuals and companies can begin to recognise which activities are time-sucks and which create lasting value.
Simplification is a skill that's available to us all, yet very few leaders use it. Simplification is the right thing to do--for our customers, for our company, and for each other.
Operating with simplification as our core business model will make it easier to be respectful of each other's time.
Simplification drives culture, and culture in turn drives employee engagement, customer relations, and overall productivity.
More about Lisa here: https://futurethink.com
Dual Transformation: How to Reposition Today's Business While Creating the Future with Scott D. Anthony
It is always a pleasure to welcome friend of the Innovation Show Scott D. Anthony.
In his new book, he proposes a practical and sustainable approach to one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today: transforming your business in the face of imminent disruption.
Dual Transformation shows us how a company can come out of a market shift stronger and more profitable, because the threat of disruption is also the greatest opportunity a leadership team will ever face. Disruptive change opens a window of opportunity to create massive new markets. It is the moment when a market also-ran can become a market leader. It is the moment when business legacies are created.
That moment starts with the core dual transformation framework:
Transformation A: Repositioning today’s business to maximise its resilience, such as how Adobe boldly shifted from selling packaged software to providing software as a service.
Transformation B: Creating a new growth engine, such as how Amazon became the world’s largest provider of cloud computing services.
Capabilities link: Fighting unfairly by taking advantage of difficult-to-replicate assets without succumbing to the “sucking sound of the core.”
Scott with his co-authors Clark Gilbert, and Mark Johnson address the characteristics leaders must embrace: courage, clarity, curiosity, and conviction. Without them, dual transformation efforts can flounder.
We discuss: Kodak, Nokia, Xerox, Netflix and Microsoft. Scott pays homage to the late and great Clayton Christensen and we discuss what skills we all need to ride the gale of creative destruction
More about Scott here: https://www.innosight.com/team_bio/anthony-scott-d/
Today’s guest invites us to focus our attention on a theme central to the development of all companies and professionals: customer service, or rather, the overall experience we offer customers.
We live in the era of experience, and against a growing number of chatbots and automated systems, we paradoxically expect businesses to invest more and more in human traits such as listening, willingness, and values.
So, what has customer service become today? What path should you take if you work in direct contact with the audience but do not want to be engulfed by the tsunami of technology? How should companies get ready for this if they do not want to be caught unawares?
Serve with Style raises vital questions for every market player.
It offers a specific path to help develop methods of organisation and professional skills which are becoming increasingly priceless in today’s business world and will be essential tomorrow.
More about Carlo here: www.carlopignataro.com
7 out of 10 new products cannot deliver on expectations.
Our guest’s book aims to reverse that statistic. In the tradition of his global bestseller Business Model Generation, this practical guide contains a library of hands-on techniques for rapidly testing new business ideas.
Testing Business Ideas explains how systematically testing business ideas dramatically reduces the risk and increases the likelihood of success for any new venture or business project.
It builds on the internationally popular Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas by integrating Assumptions mapping and other powerful lean startup-style experiments. Testing Business Ideas uses an engaging 4-colour format to: Increase the success of any venture and decrease the risk of wasting time, money, and resources on bad ideas
Close the knowledge gap between strategy and experimentation/validation. Identify and test your key business assumptions with the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas.
The book features practical tips for making major decisions that are not based on intuition and guesses.
Testing Business Ideas shows leaders how to encourage an experimentation mindset within their organisation and make experimentation a continuous, repeatable process.
More about Alex here: http://alexosterwalder.com/
This is an extended excerpt from the upcoming multi-part series on Dee Hock and the founding of the world's first trillion dollar business VISA. Dee is notoriously private and he has given the Innovation Show the privilege of interviewing him in a multi-part series.
52 years ago, our guest foresaw and implemented the foundations for the world’s first trillion dollar organisation. Back then, Visa was little more than a set of unorthodox convictions about organisation slowly growing in the mind of a young corporate rebel. Today, according to the Visa 2019 annual report, payments and cash volume for the year was a staggering $11.6 trillion dollars, transactions processed on Visa’s networks totalled $138.3 trillion dollars and the year saw some 3.4 billion Visa cards in operation.
Our guest is the man who imagined this reality, who had a once-deemed-impossible vision 52 years ago, a vision that has become a concrete reality today. He is a man who has a different view on what the next 50 years can deliver, but that vision will require a radical shift in mindset for every single one of us.
This excerpt is of Dee Hock recounting the story of the conversation that enabled VISA. Dee worked for a man named Maxwell Carlson. Dee describes Mr Carlson as the best listener he had every met and Dee states “Let there be no doubt about it! If Maxwell Carlson had been a lesser human being,Visa would never have come to be.”
Amazon, Netflix, Google, and Uber all have one thing in common: They have built empires on making every interaction effortless for customers. In today’s high-speed, customer-empowered world, speed and efficiency with which business transactions are made determine ultimate success or failure.
In 2016, $4.6 trillion of merchandise was left in abandoned e-commerce shopping carts. Every year, the U.S. economy loses $3 trillion dollars in productivity due to excess bureaucracy. Red tape and over-complicated licenses have contributed to China’s GDP exceeding India’s by $82 trillion over the span of just three decades. If you’re a business leader, these statistics should give you nightmares
Today’s episode dips into a groundbreaking guide which makes the case that every business can gain a competitive edge by reducing the points of friction that impede smooth business exchanges. We will explore how to identify roadblocks, alter them for the benefit of both business and customer, create positive, lasting change, how to build friction awareness into your corporate culture, and how to build employee engagement at the same time you are increasing sales and customer loyalty.
We welcome Roger Dooley, the author of "Friction: The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage"
More about Roger here: https://www.rogerdooley.com/
Dr Max McKeown delivers concise advice on how to move from original insights to new ideas, and from new ideas to valuable real-world innovation. You’ll learn how to increase creativity, understand the psychology of thinking differently, encourage collaboration, co-create with customers, overcome indifference, create an idea-hungry culture, rid yourself of creativity zombies and get to innovation paradise.
Drawing on over 30 years of the author's research and experience, this honest, straight-to-the-point playbook can be dipped into or read cover to cover, giving you important reminders and guidance in how to make new ideas useful. Are you ready to change the world?
More about Max here: https://maxmckeown.com/
Charles Handy is one a giant of contemporary thought. His books on management – including "Understanding Organisations" and "Gods of Management" – have changed the way we view business.
His work on broader issues and trends – such as "Beyond Certainty" – has changed the way we view society.
In "The Second Curve", he builds on a life's work to glimpse into the future and see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. He looks at current trends in capitalism and asks whether it is a sustainable system. He explores the dangers of a society built on credit. He challenges the myth that remorseless growth is essential. He even asks whether we should rethink our roles in life – as students, parents, workers and voters – and what the aims of an ideal society of the future should be.
Provocative and thoughtful as ever, he sets out the questions we all need to ask ourselves – and points us toward some answers. I was fortunate to spend an evening with Charles in his home in London. He is an incredible man with an intriguing view of things. This was a memorable moment for me as I met a personal hero.
We discuss: Disruption Efficiency v Effectiveness Management v Leadership Purpose Shamrock Organisations Doughnut Projects Communities in Organisations Education Parenting and so much more
Today’s episode introduces New hope for those suffering from conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, PTSD, ADHD and more.
Though incidence of these conditions is skyrocketing, for the past four decades standard treatment hasn’t much changed, and success rates in treating them have barely improved, either. Meanwhile, the stigma of the “mental illness” label―damaging and devastating on its own―can often prevent sufferers from getting the help they need.
Today’s guest is an innovator in his field, a Brain specialist and bestselling author who is on the forefront of a new movement within medicine and related disciplines that aims to change all that. Today we will draw on the latest findings of neuroscience to challenge an outdated psychiatric paradigm. It will help us all take control and improve the health of our own brains, minimising or reversing conditions that may prevent us from living a full and emotionally healthy life.
The End of Mental Illness will help us discover: Why labelling someone as having a “mental illness” is not only inaccurate but harmful Why standard treatment may not have helped you or a loved one―and why diagnosing and treating you based on your symptoms alone so often misses the true cause of those symptoms and results in poor outcomes At least 100 simple things you can do yourself to heal your brain and prevent or reverse the problems that are making you feel sad, mad, or bad How to identify your “brain type” and what you can do to optimise your particular type Where to find the kind of health provider who understands and uses the new paradigm of brain health
It is a great pleasure to welcome Dr. Daniel Amen, multiple bestselling author, changemaker and author of “The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, and More”.
More about Daniel here http://danielamenmd.com/ and his free 6-week brain course is available here: https://endofmentalillness.com/brainhealthchallenge/
It is known as the bible for startups and the best investment a startup can make.
A startup without customers is like a day without oxygen, and the Startup Owners Manual helps founders get it right and shows you how to get, keep, and grow customers, literally every step of the way.
This manual walks entrepreneurs step-by-step through the proven, world-renowned Customer Development process for getting startups right the first time.
The Customer Development process was developed by a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur-turned-educator and based on his eight valley startups, four of which IPO’ed.
He joined with serial entrepreneur Bob Dorf to build the Startup Owner s Manual as a sequel to his first book, which sparked the Lean Startup movement. The Startup Owners Manual lays out the best practices, lessons and tips that have swept the startup world, offering a wealth of proven advice and information for entrepreneurs of all stripes.
We also discuss innovation within larger, established organisations.
The manual: Guides startups of all types in their search for a scalable, profitable business model Explains the 9 deadly sins startups commit most often and helps you to avoid them Incorporates the business model canvas as the starting point for any startup Provides separate paths and advice for physical versus web/mobile products Explains how to test and iterate your company's road to product/market fit Details strategies and tactics for how to get, keep and grow customers Teaches a new math for startups -- metrics that matter Includes detailed checklists at every step of the process and provides hundreds of ideas, watch-outs and how to's for founders and innovators
I am delighted to welcome the pioneer of the Lean Startup movement, the legendary Steve Blank
'ZEST' equates to zing, enthusiasm, energy, gusto, eagerness, zeal and fervour. It also suggests a tang, a sharpness. It's the opposite of bland. Today’s book called ZEST is not just a book on personal development. There are an awful lot of those. Zest is a catalyst, a spark that ignites your remembering of what makes you, in a word, you. It drives you to rethink, rejuvenate and reinvent. It also contains a touch of the revolutions.
Have you, as a grown-up, fallen into the trap of becoming a Groan-up? You know you should try to make the best of things, but oftentimes you don't know what your "best" is anymore. It's strange. You used to know. What happened? Was it the years of social conformity? There is a whole beige generation out there - a generation that has lost its identity and forgotten who they once were - buried under the crushing, stifling facades of adulthood. If only there was a way to unearth your passions, recover the zest for life you once had. Maybe there is.
Zest is a wake-up call for you to explore the formative moments that define your life. It challenges you to believe that your best days are still ahead, to search your soul, to shake things up and bask in the warmth of glorious individuality.
Today’s episode will help us: Explore the pivotal, defining moments in your life Examine both the good and bad experiences that define you Reconnect to the essence of who you are Embrace your quirks, qualities and peculiarities Determine to be the person you always wanted to be Zest is your permission to play, your licence to wreak the right kind of havoc.
Moreover, it's not about pretending to be someone you're not, it's about squeezing every last drop out of who you already are.
We welcome, the Author of Zest: How to Squeeze the Max out of Life, Andy Cope
Why are we obsessed with the thing as we want - only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why are some people, die-hard liberals and others hardcore conservatives? Why are we always hopeful for solutions even in the darkest times—and so good at figuring them out?
The answer is found in a single chemical in your brain: dopamine. Dopamine ensured the survival of early man. Thousands of years later, it is the source of our most basic behavioUrs and cultural ideas—and progress itself.
Dopamine is the chemical of desire that always asks for more—more stuff, more stimulation, more surprises.
In pursuit of these things, it is undeterred by emotion, fear, or morality.
We welcome the author of “The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and will Determine the Fate of the Human Race.” Daniel Z. Lieberman
More about Daniel here: http://www.danielzlieberman.com/
Tags: The Molecule of More, Dopamine, Creativity, Addiction, ADHD, Love, Lust, Daniel Z. Lieberman
Today's guest argues that it was cooking that caused the extraordinary transformation of our ancestors from apelike beings to Homo erectus.
At the heart of this episode lies an explosive new idea: the habit of eating cooked rather than raw food permitted the digestive tract to shrink and the human brain to grow, helped structure human society, and created the male-female division of labour. As our ancestors adapted to using fire, humans emerged as "the cooking apes”.
Covering everything from food-labelling to sexual division of labour to raw-food faddists, Catching Fire offers a startlingly original argument about how we came to be the social, intelligent, and sexual species we are today.
A fundamental question that every culture answers in a different way, but only science can truly decide and one today’s guest deeply explore is What made us human?
Our guest’s work proposes a new answer. He is a true changemaker, driven by curiosity and believes the transformative moment that gave rise to the genus Homo, one of the great transitions in the history of life, stemmed from the control of fire and the advent of cooked meals.
Fire was our first technology. Cooking increased the value of our food. It changed our bodies, our brains, our use of time, and our social lives. It made us into consumers of external energy and thereby created an organism with a new relationship to nature, dependent on fuel.
The way we work is broken. It takes forever to get anything done. Meetings and emails are incessant. Bureaucracy stifles talent and creativity. Is this really the best we can do?
Aaron Dignan teaches companies how to eliminate red tape, tap into collective intelligence, and rethink long-held traditions that no longer make sense. In Brave New Work, he shows you how to revolutionise the way you, your team and your company works forever.
· Have fewer but better meetings · Create a culture of honesty, transparency and trust · Cut down on rules to be more efficient · Be more agile and adaptive · Reignite passion and energy throughout your organisation
We welcome Aaron Dignan the author of Brave New Work, Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization?
More about Aaron here: https://www.bravenewwork.com/
This episode offers practical guidance for teams and organisations who are serious about success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent—but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The traditional culture of "fitting in" and "going along" spells doom in the knowledge economy. Success requires a continuous influx of new ideas, new challenges, and critical thought, and the interpersonal climate must not suppress, silence, ridicule or intimidate. Not every idea is good, and yes there are stupid questions, and yes dissent can slow things down, but talking through these things is an essential part of the creative process. People must be allowed to voice half-finished thoughts, ask questions from left field, and brainstorm out loud; it creates a culture in which a minor flub or momentary lapse is no big deal, and where actual mistakes are owned and corrected, and where the next left-field idea could be the next big thing. Today we explore a culture of psychological safety and provide a blueprint for bringing it to life. We explore the link between psychological safety and high performance Create a culture where it's "safe" to express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakes nurture the level of engagement and candour required in today's knowledge economy How can we fertilise creativity, clarify goals, achieve accountability, redefine leadership, and much more. Psychological safety helps bring about this most critical transformation. We welcome the author The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth and the mother of the concept of Psychological safety, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Amy C. Edmondson More about Amy here: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6451
Today’s episode offers a bit of perspective and a lot of insight for anyone seeking long-term success. Success in business is spelled M-O-R-E: better results, faster growth, more revenue, greater efficiency. Do more. Make more. Achieve more. And do it now. Eventually, ambition turns to stress, then to frenzy, then to emptiness as once-ambitious workers endlessly trudge the hamster wheel chasing the next promotion. While top-level performance is the holy grail of business at all levels, there is another, much better way to achieve it: slow down. Yes, you read that right--S-L-O-W. This is your permission to jump off of the hamster wheel.
Slowing down is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A frenetic brain simply doesn't perform at optimal levels. By maintaining a snail's pace, you actually achieve better results--at rocket speed--because you're firing on all cylinders. You'll think of new things, approach old problems from new perspectives, and breathe a breath of fresh air into everything you do. This book shows you how to achieve this state of steady, sustainable fire, and how to get further by crawling than you ever did while attempting to fly.
Learn how slowing down can lead to better, faster results Achieve optimal performance thought patterns Enhance your creativity and effectiveness Build energy, revenue, and good health in a self-sustaining way
You know you're capable of more, but the stress is eating away at your body, your brain, and your soul. Relax, take a deep breath, and buckle down. Clear your mind, and then put it to work. Stop juggling and start doing. Master Your Mind shows you how to supercharge your trajectory by taking it S-L-O-W.
More about Roger here: https://freedompersonaldevelopment.com
It was an honour to catch up with the great Joe Pine to discuss his 20th year edition of The Experience Economy. Joe was in Dublin, Ireland recently, and we caught up for a quick chat.
This is the very first innovation show live video.
Apple Stores, Disney, LEGO, Starbucks. Do these names conjure up images of mere goods and services, or do they evoke something more—something visceral? Welcome to the Experience Economy, where businesses must form unique connections to secure their customers' affections and ensure their own economic vitality. This seminal book on experience innovation by Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore explores how savvy companies excel by offering compelling experiences for their customers, resulting not only in increased customer allegiance but also in a more profitable bottom line.
Translated into thirteen languages, The Experience Economy has become a must-read for leaders of enterprises large and small, for-profit and nonprofit, global and local.
Previous full episodes with Joe
here:
http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2018/01/31/ep-82-experience-economy-business-provocateur-joseph-pine-ii/
and here:
http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2018/11/04/ep-129-infinite-possibility-creating-customer-value-on-the-digital-frontier-authors-kim-c-korn-and-b-joseph-pine-ii/
Today’s episode offers innovators, entrepreneurs creatives and marketing professionals a non-tech guide to artificial intelligence and machine learning —twin technologies that stand poised to revolutionise the way we exist in business and life.
The future is here, and we are in the thick of it; AI and ML are already in our lives every day, whether we know it or not.
The technology continues to evolve and grow, but the capabilities that make these tools world-changing for marketers are already here—whether we use them or not.
Today we will touch on how we can take advantage of AI’s unparalleled and rapidly expanding power.
We will look at How we can use AI and ML in ways that speak to the human spirit? How to we translate cold technological innovation into creative tools that forge deep human connections?
Written by a team of experts at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and marketing the book we will discuss today is a must have for anyone looking at where innovation, marketing, branding and creativity is going next.
We welcome the author of AI for Marketing and Product Innovation: Powerful New Tools for Predicting Trends, Connecting with Customers, and Closing Sales, Dr A.K. Pradeep
https://machinevantage.com/
It is rare today for employees to stay with one organisation for the long tenures that were the norm before the Great Recession. In fact, "job hopping" is the new norm, especially for Millennials. So how can you create a culture where people will stay or return?
This episode shares how to leverage this fact rather than fear it. By engendering a lifetime of loyalty from former employees, leaders can see them "return" in the form of customers, partners, clients, advocates, contractors, and even returning employees.
This episode is a pragmatic answer to the outdated corporate mindset around employee turnover. Instead, it shifts the focus to creating lifetime loyalty from your alumni who will bring back business again and again.
We welcome author of “The Boomerang Principle: Inspire Lifetime Loyalty from Your Employees” Lee Caraher
“They’re dead to me.” “I’m not going to spend all this time training them just to have them leave.” “They’re job-hoppers who don’t know a good thing when they see it.” “I’m on a constant training revolving door—as soon as someone’s trained up, they’re out, and I have to start all over again.” “Why am I wasting my time? It’ll be faster if I do the work myself.”
These are sentiments you have heard many times from entrepreneurs, CEOs, managers, and supervisors when discussing those who are known as “Job Hoppers”.
We discuss: Intergenerational Teams, organisations, and workplaces Millennials, Gen X, Y, Z and Boomers Purpose and Vision The Boomerang Principle How to leverage top talent How to leave well How to create an alumni of past employees
More about Lee here: http://leecaraher.com/
“A common trend we see is that experts in a field can become dogmatic and close-minded over time and they simply lose some of the intellectual curiosity that they had at the outset of their careers. And because they fail to question certain assumptions that they've made historically they aren’t listening to those new voices.” - Michael Roberto
Today’s episode is an exploration of the creative process and how organisations can clear the way for innovation. In many organisations, creative individuals face stubborn resistance to new ideas.
Managers and executives often reject innovation and unconventional approaches due to misplaced allegiance to the status quo. Questioning established practices or challenging prevailing sentiments is frequently met with stiff resistance.
In this climate of stifled creativity and inflexible adherence to conventional wisdom, potentially game-changing ideas are dismissed outright. Senior leaders claim to value creativity, yet often lack the knowledge to provide a creative framework.
More on Mike here: https://www.professormichaelroberto.com/
This episode touches on a pioneering account that sets out to understand the structure of the human brain – the place where mind meets matter. Until recently, the left hemisphere of our brain has been seen as the ‘rational’ side, the superior partner to the right. But is this distinction true? Drawing on a vast body of experimental research, our guest argues that while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, it is a very poor master. As he shows, it is the right side, which is the more reliable and insightful. Without it, our world would be mechanistic – stripped of depth, colour, and value. We welcome the author of The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World, Iain McGilchrist
Iain’s website: http://iainmcgilchrist.com/
The RSA animation Iain refers to: https://youtu.be/dFs9WO2B8uI
Jordan Peterson and Iain having a chat: https://youtu.be/ea4mEnsTv6Q
Peer Review is the Foundation for Measuring Employee Performance
But does it help employees realise their full potential?
Does feedback improve a company’s bottom line?
No More Feedback is book one in our guest’s new Toxic Practice book series.
The book disrupts commonly held beliefs to reveal the following:
Why feedback undermines employee development The impact feedback has on our 3 core human capabilities The alternative that leads to self-regulating employees Utilising examples from her decades of work, learn the flaws in the feedback trap and build conditions for employees to flourish for long-term success.
We welcome author of “No More Feedback: Cultivate Consciousness at Work”, Carol Sanford, welcome to the show
"Artificial Intelligence: How 50 Successful Companies Used AI and Machine Learning to Solve Problems in Practice" is a fascinating look into how companies use AI and machine learning to solve problems The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond research labs and computer science departments and made its way into the mainstream business environment.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are cited as the most important modern business trends to drive success. AI is used in areas ranging from banking and finance to social media and marketing. This technology continues to provide innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes, sectors and industries.
Understand some key terminology accessibly Expand your knowledge of recent AI advancements in technology Gain insight into the future of AI and its increasing role in business and industry Realise some threats and opportunities that AI brings to industry, society and humanity
More about Bernard here: https://www.bernardmarr.com
Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we're in control, deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt, and decreased creativity are just some effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction. It's time to reclaim our lives. It's time to take control.
Lifescale is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It's about getting back into balance and remastering our destinies. Author Brian Solis knows first-hand. He struggled with distraction and all of its ill-effects. To get his life back, he developed a set of techniques, exercises, and thought experiments designed to tame the chaos, and positively and productively navigate our day-to-day lives.
Instead of falling victim to the never-ending cycle of newsfeeds, Likes, addictive apps, and boredom scrolling (aka the endless scroll), we can learn to manage our time and inspire our own lives to bring meaning back—without sacrificing the benefits that our devices bring us.
This episode is shorter than usual because our guest has just started a new business, you can find Brian Solis here: https://www.briansolis.com/
If approximately 70 percent of all businesses are family businesses, and two out of three don't survive to the next generation, what can you do to make sure your business will survive and thrive?
Today’s episode comes clean with much-needed info on nitty-gritty issues, such as entitlement, letting employees (even family members) go when they just aren't working out, compensation, including: Your kids in the business (when to bring them in, help them move up, and prep them to take over), Shareholder agreements Selecting the next leader Deciding whether to keep the business or sell it Exit strategies for outgoing leaders Money matters Succession planning Communication Conflict resolution Establishing an effective board Transitioning to the next generation.
We can apply the many ideas and tips in this engaging guide to address any business situation, family or otherwise.
We welcome Henry Hutcheson, the author of “Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business: Ensuring Success from One Generation to the Next".
More about Henry here: https://www.familybusinessusa.com/
Our guest today presents a practical approach to ensure that your employees perform at their highest possible levels. It’s not about increasing salaries, offering huge bonuses, or investing in the latest employee engagement tools. The real answer is simpler, deeper, and longer-lasting: getting your people to love where they work. He takes us step by step through the process of building a lasting emotional connection between your staff and your company.
His proven strategy is founded on five key principles: collaboration, optimism, values, respect, and performance. Fuse them together, and your company will be the envy of your industry.
This groundbreaking guide provides everything you need to create an environment where people have a strong sense of belonging, a place where people finally feel like they’re part of something big, where employees want to work collaboratively and creatively, where your staff and your company grow together. Bridge the engagement gap by ensuring that every member of your team spends their entire work day in great company.
We welcome Louis Carter, the author of In Great Company: How to Spark Peak Performance By Creating an Emotionally Connected Workplace.
More about Louis here: https://louiscarter.com/articles-by-louis-carter/
Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process.
Today’s guest is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers and believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death - is now within reach. In his book, he and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology.
They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with man-made machines, this damage can periodically be repaired, leading to the indefinite extension of the machine’s fully functional lifetime, just as is routinely done with classic cars.
We already know what types of damage accumulate in the human body, and we are moving rapidly toward the comprehensive development of technologies to remove that damage. By demystifying aging and its postponement for the nonspecialist reader, our guest systematically dismantles the fatalist presumption that aging will forever defeat the efforts of medical science.
We welcome the author of Ending Aging: The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime Dr Aubrey de Grey.
We discuss:
The Sens Mission to end age The challenges of changing the age paradigm Decoupling aging from age-related diseases The 7 common age-related diseases The 7 solutions to those diseases The impact of immortality of society
More about Aubrey and Sens here: https://www.sens.org
This episode focuses on the business story of Walt Disney and the company he built. Combining a unique blend of entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and a relentless drive to bring out the best in his teams, Walt Disney created one of the most successful ventures in business history.
Outlining the specific processes of the company, our guest provides us with the tools we need to embrace our own entrepreneurial leadership style, to lead effectively, to be more innovative, and to build a successful organisation.
Through the lens of Disney, we hear about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Beginning with a general introduction to the concepts relevant to the entrepreneurial organisation today, we examine how Disney built his empire and how the company remains an industry leader. We touch on the Entrepreneurial Leadership Instrument, which measures one’s style in leading entrepreneurial ventures.
' Entrepreneurship the Disney Way' brings entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership to life through the compelling story of one of the most recognisable businessmen and companies of our time. We cover the early years of Walt Disney and the amazing challenges he overcame to build a lasting business.
We welcome the author of Entrepreneurship the Disney Way Mike Goldsby.
More about Mike here: https://elprofile.com/
Do you want more from work than just a paycheque or a title? Are you ready to manifest a work life rooted in joy, purpose, and contentment?
Career expert Kourtney Whitehead will guide you on a self-discovery journey to bridge the gap between your spiritual life and your work and help you bring intention and satisfaction to your professional life. In Working Whole, she shares eight principles that will free you to be inspired and joyful in your life and work callings. She advises that when we commit to living our beliefs in these eight core areas (humility, surrender, discipline, gratitude, connection, love, power and patience), we can work authentically and live fulfilled.
Drawn from her long career as a recruiter, counsellor and coach and her work with everyone from new hires to seasoned executives in transition to high-achievers preparing for retirement, Kourtney shares tips and tools for handling the expectations, choices, conflicts, challenges and opportunities we face in our work life. She leads you through a transformative experience to become more creative, energised, observant, accepting of change and open-hearted.
We welcome Kourtney Whitehead, author of Working Whole: How to Unite Your spiritual beliefs and your work to Live Fulfilled.
More about Kourtney here: https://simplyservice.org/
Today’s guest offers a unique pathway toward identifying the right career, finding the ideal job and developing a moral compass--the solid value system that will then anchor us in our professional lives.
With a creative and engaging mix of coaching practice, management theories, case studies and personal story-telling, this book helps us to identify both our own compass—which relates to integrity, passion and internal value systems—and radar—which helps us to understand organisational complexity and 'read' workplace dynamics and situations.
The Compass of Success is founded on a series of searching questions that will enable anyone to find their compass and radar to achieve personal success:
- How can I find out what my real strengths and talents are?
- Do I love what I do?
- How can I find a job with a company that truly reflects my values?
- What are the prices I am willing to pay for a meaningful and rewarding career?
- How should I define a successful career?
Amid a volatile and uncertain world, one in which technology, AI and digital resources are transforming the work environment, The Compass and the Radar allows us to pause, reflect, and consider who we are, what we stand for, and how to remain free.
We welcome the author of “The Compass and the Radar: The Art of Building a Rewarding Career While Remaining True to Yourself,” Paolo Gallo
More about Paolo here:
https://www.paologallo.net
Today’s guest has sparked an international debate by revealing the “mind hacks” Facebook, Apple, Google, and Instagram use to get you and your children hooked on their products. In Offline, he delivers an eye-opening research-based journey into the world of tech giants, smartphones, social engineering, and subconscious manipulation.
This provocative work shows you how digital devices change individuals and communities for better and worse. A must-read if you or your kids use smartphones or tablets and spend time browsing social networks, playing online games or even just browsing sites with news and entertainment.
Learn how to recognise ‘mind hacks’ and avoid the potentially disastrous side-effects of digital pollution. Unplug from the matrix. Learn digital habits that work for you.
We talk: The Impact of Technology on the Brain Digital Fragmentation Syndrome The Tsunami of Technology Transformation Human Cognition Neural Pruning Hormonal Triggers Social Comparison Addictive Design BJ Fogg and Captology Online Selling Cambridge Analytica Data Online Marketing Insidious Plays Confirmation Bias FLOW and Life Stories
More about Soren: http://humansbeforetech.com/
Do you have an idea for a business but don’t know where to start? Thanks to high-speed Do you have an idea for a business but don’t know where to start? Thanks to high-speed Internet, game-changing technology, and innovative new platforms, you can go from idea to marketplace on a shoestring budget―and join the growing movement of successful Makers who’ve built their businesses from the ground up.
Whether you’re a self-starting newcomer to the world of e-commerce, a member of the Maker Movement, or an experienced entrepreneur, the first crucial step in your journey to turning little ideas into big businesses is learning How We Make Stuff Now.
We welcome Jules Pieri, author of “How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses”
Deciding if you want to be an Entrepreneur Maker Movement Empowering Innovation The Maker Challenge The Amazon Challenge Testing the Market Fraud Products Funding Data Fear and Failure
More about Jules: https://jules.thegrommet.com https://twitter.com/julespieri
In Rebel Talent, today’s guest shows us why the happiest and most successful among us are those who break the rules and how we can all do it more.
The world’s best chef. The pilot who landed his plane on a river. The magician who made history. The computer scientist who changed animated films forever. What do they all have in common? They are all rebels.
Our guest has been studying rebellion and conformity for more than fifteen years. She has discovered that when we mindlessly follow rules and norms rather than constructively rebelling against them, we become less happy and less successful in every area of our lives. While rebels may seem disruptive, they are ultimately good for business: their passion, drive, curiosity and creativity can raise organisations to a new level.
When we break the rules, we fix our lives.
We welcome award-winning Harvard Business School professor, behavioural scientist and author of Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life Francesca Gino
We talk: Italian master chef and Rebel Massimo Bottura Rebellion reframed as a constructive force 5 core elements of Rebel Talent Napoleon, the rebel Hidden biases towards Rebellion Morningstar Case Study Breaking conformity Diversity Stereotyping GroupThink The need for Novelty Following Rituals Novelty in Business Inviting Curiosity Adriano Olivetti and Exploration Counterfactual Thinking Authenticity
More about Francesca here: https://www.rebeltalents.org/the-rebel-test https://francescagino.com
“Every single child has an inner spark–a combination of a unique temperament and various experiences–and we want to fan that flame to help kids become happy, healthy, and internally driven to be the ‘best them’ they can become.” - Dr Tina Payne Bryson and Dr Dan Siegel
Children can often act out or shut down when faced with a setback or a tricky issue like homework, food or screen time. Our guest calls the ‘No Brain’ response. But you can help develop the ability to cope, solve their own problems and thrive by nurturing the ‘Yes Brain’.
Drawing on her successful work with thousands of parents and children from all backgrounds, our guest provides the advice, tools and activities to help parents and children of all ages.
This is what the ‘Yes Brain’ approach looks like in action:
A 5-year-old boy thinks about his first day at school and says, ‘I’m nervous but I’ll give it a try.’ An 8-year-old girl says, ‘I’d like to join the football team, even though none of my friends like football.’ *A 14-year-old boy looks at a test he’s earned a D- for and says, ‘That’s not the mark I wanted but it’s not the end of the world. I’ll ask the teacher how I can improve.’
I would like to add to all that a Yes Brain is what we need in business environments today. A mind open to possibility and with the ability to control emotion and recognise when fear is a blocker. So please do listen to this show as a parent, a corporate innovator, change-maker or out of pure curiosity.
We welcome the author of “The Yes Brain Child: Help Your Child be More Resilient, Independent and Creative”, Dr Tina Payne Bryson, thank you
We discuss: Yes and No brains The Prefrontal Cortex Neuroplasticity Social and Emotional Intelligence Response Techniques Empathy Attuned Communication Self Regulation Overcoming Fear Building Resilience Intuition and Morality Integration Tolerating Discomfort Perspective Simple tools to help activate the Yes Brain
More about Tina here: https://www.tinabryson.com
Today’s guest is previously best known for his position as the head coach of the English national rugby union team from 2011 until 2015, In 2016, he joined the backroom team of the Ireland provincial side, Leinster Rugby and has been instrumental in their success.
Today’s guest is previously best known for his position as the head coach of the English national rugby union team from 2011 until 2015, In 2016, he joined the backroom team of the Ireland provincial side, Leinster Rugby and has been instrumental in their success.
I have asked our guest on to the show to discuss leadership lessons from sport, focus on a business context. In this episode we will talk about: creating a purpose, a why, a vision, values and behaviours and people-led leadership to achieve success.
We discuss:
The benefits of failure and the necessity of resilience. The desired characteristics of organisational achievement. The individual characteristics needed to achieve in any field. The elements of mind, body and soul. How to build a high-performing culture.
We create human-centred interactions and experiences in our field. Empathetic purpose drives our every decision. Mobile First? In reality, it’s humans first. This same mentality turned inward, forms the cornerstone of something amazing: a creative culture. Designers and front-enders have a unique advantage in solving the cultural problems in business that are sucking the life out of us. Several, in fact. The principles discussed in this book derive from the perspectives and skillsets we already use daily: empathy, objectivity and, yes, ample creativity.
We discuss: The Sunday Night Work “Dreadies” Agency work burnout 100% Billable Time The need for Mental White Space Examples of Great Cultures Toxic Meetings Poor Feedback Ego as the Enemy Humility Redesigning Day One for New Hires When to Leave a Company How to Ensure You Find the Right Cultural Fit
Do you feel restricted by your career or profession?
Do you feel you are not doing what you would really like to do?
Are you good at many things, but feel you cannot do them for fear of appearing odd or going against the grain?
You may just be a Polymath and that is a major gift!
Every human is born with multifarious potential.
Why, then, do parents, schools and employers insist that we restrict our many talents and interests; that we 'specialise' in just one?
We've been sold a myth, that to 'specialise' is the only way to pursue truth, identity, or even a livelihood. Yet specialisation is nothing but an outdated system that fosters ignorance, exploitation and disillusionment and thwarts creativity, opportunity and progress.
Following a series of exchanges with the world's greatest historians, futurists, philosophers and scientists, Waqas Ahmed has weaved together a narrative of history and a vision for the future that seeks to disrupt this prevailing system of unwarranted 'hyper-specialisation.'
In The Polymath, Waqas shows us that there is another way of thinking and being. Through an approach that is both philosophical and practical, he sets out a cognitive journey towards reclaiming your innate polymathic state. Going further, he proposes nothing less than a cultural revolution in our education and professional structures, whereby everyone is encouraged to express themselves in multiple ways and fulfil their many-sided potential. Not only does this enhance individual fulfilment, but in doing so, facilitates a conscious and creative society that is both highly motivated and well equipped to address the complexity of 21st-century challenges.
We discuss: What is a Polymath? How did we get to this age of specialisation? Polymaths through time Polymathy as a gift Polymaths in an age of Artificial Intelligence Educational Reform Workplace Reform Social Reform A cognitive Revolution?
More about Waqās here: https://www.the-polymath.com/author/
From 1990 to 1995 our guest conducted DEA-approved clinical research at the University of New Mexico in which he injected sixty volunteers with DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily riveting inquiry into the nature of the human mind and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. DMT, a plant-derived chemical that is also manufactured by the human brain, consistently produced near-death and mystical experiences. Many volunteers reported convincing encounters with intelligent nonhuman presences. Nearly all felt that the sessions were among the most profound experiences of their lives.
Our guests’ research connects DMT with the pineal gland, considered by Hindus to be the site of the seventh chakra and by René Descartes to be the seat of the soul.
His book “DMT: The Spirit Molecule” makes the bold case that DMT, naturally released by the pineal gland, facilitates the soul’s movement in and out of the body and is an integral part of the birth and death experiences, as well as the highest states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Our guest also believes that alien abduction experiences are brought on by accidental releases of DMT. If used wisely, DMT could trigger a period of remarkable progress in the scientific exploration of the most mystical regions of the human mind and soul.
We welcome Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and author of “DMT: The Spirit Molecule” Dr Rick Strassman welcome to the show.
More about Rick: https://www.rickstrassman.com/
“The new normal is perpetual change” - Scott D. Anthony
Innovation may be the hottest discipline around today - in business circles and beyond. And for good reason. Innovation transforms companies and markets. It’s the key to solving vexing social problems. And it makes or breaks professional careers. For all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, however, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly impenetrable.
In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and field work with companies like P&G to demystify innovation. In his trademark conversational and lively style, Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation, breaks down the essential differences between types of innovation, and illuminates innovation’s vital role in organisational success and personal growth.
We talk: Why Innovation is so hard The definition of Innovation Innovation in the eye of the beholder Living at the Intersections Heroes of Innovation Innovation Mindsets Customer-First Mindset The 7 Deadly Sins of Innovation Sustaining Innovation Psychological Safety Bridging the gap between the established business and the emergent concept The language an innovators should use The Innovators Pledge
More about Scott here: https://www.innosight.com/
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.”—Mark Twain
For the past few years todays guest has been talking to people about what scares them and helping them to work through their fears.
His book brings together what he has found. Maybe it is about time that we looked at fear differently and asked why it is still such a problem for us.
Hacking fear involves looking at fear from another angle.
Rather than being afraid of our fears, our guest shows us a way of befriending our fears. our fears. Hilary shows us how.
Fear Hacking is a way of turning our experience from a monster story into a love story.
We welcome author of “Fear Hack”, Hilary Gallo
We talk: How we develop fear The formative years How fear can be reframed How we can embrace fear How hierarchy controls us How we can play the victim How we justify our position Strategies to break free
More about Hilary here: http://www.hilarygallo.com/
The world created in Last Tango is based very closely on our world about five years from now, and all technology in the book either exists in labs or is rumoured to exist.
With its electrifying sentences, subtle humour, and an intriguing main character, readers are sure to find something that resonates with them in this groundbreaking cyberpunk science fiction thriller.
We welcome award-winning journalist, executive director of the flow research collective, world-leading expert on high performance, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and author of “Last Tango in Cyberspace” Steven Kotler
We talk: The future of our culture The fracturing of society Innovation Flow Peak Performance Purpose and Vision Habits and Attention Evolutionary Biology The origins of Empathy Autism Reinvention and regeneration Walking logic bombs with hyper logical minds, the Mentat Species die-off rates
More about Steven here: www.stevenkotler.com
Steven mentioned this Forbes article during the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenkotler/2015/03/27/the-passion-recipe-four-steps-to-total-fulfillment/#74d9b2f86bb4
Did you know learning is a skill? Did you know that learning to learn stuff better is much easier once you know how? Did you know there are dozens of ways to improve your ability to learn more stuff in less time that you can apply immediately?
It doesn’t require brain surgery, hormone injections, getting tattooed in unmentionable places or paying for extra tuition. In fact, beyond the (extremely modest) cost of this book, applying them is virtually free.
Avoid wasting any more study time and start getting the most out of your education by picking out your favourite top study tips and start learning stuff better right now.
We welcome the author of “23 Tips to Learn Stuff Better: so you can spend less time studying and more time enjoying yourself”, Ian Gibbs.
More about Ian here: www.iangibbs.es
The fast-moving up-and-down economy we live in makes keeping our companies afloat increasingly difficult. Just as we handle one crisis, another appears.
Digital, millennials, new regulations, new competition, political turmoil, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Blockchain, sharing economy, circular economy, substitute products, you name it – the waves of disruption come crashing faster and faster, fundamentally changing the way we work, profit, and compete.
For nearly 20 years, our guest has worked in the field of survival and sustainability – researching and developing ways for businesses to stay afloat, no matter what the disruption. To understand the mechanics of survival, it helps to look at the successes and failures of the past.
We talk: Embracing Change and Transformation Personal Transformation A definition of Titanic Syndrome The 3 markers of Titanic Syndrome: Arrogance Excessive Attachment to Past Successes An Inability to Recognise the new and Emerging Reality The reasons the Titanic Sank The definition of Reinvention The ingredients of Reinvention Personal Reinvention Reinvention versus Innovation Solutions for Reinvention
More about Nadya: https://chiefreinventionofficer.com/
Nadya Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VJjD8JnAYQ
Stunning new scientific discoveries about your brain’s functioning show that all the cells of your body are affected by your thoughts. Our guest is a renowned cell biologist and describes the precise molecular pathways through which this occurs. Using simple language, humour, and everyday examples, he explains how the new science of epigenetics is revolutionising our understanding of the link between mind and matter, and the profound effects it has on our personal lives and the collective life of our species.
We talk:
How stem cells work Telomeres How we could increase the length of our lives How we should encourage children The subconscious versus the conscious mind How we download negative programming as childen How we self sabotage How we mostly end up like our parents How changing your consciousness changes the character of your life The Placebo Effect The Nocebo Effect Why Love is important 95% of the day we are self critical How we sabotage our relationships Solutions for how to reprogramme our subconscious
More about Bruce here: https://www.brucelipton.com/about
America has gone from an open, competitive marketplace to an economy where a few very powerful companies dominate key industries that affect our daily lives. Digital monopolies like Google, Facebook and Amazon act as gatekeepers to the digital world. Amazon is capturing almost all online shopping dollars. We have the illusion of choice, but for most critical decisions, we have only one or two companies, when it comes to high-speed Internet, health insurance, medical care, mortgage title insurance, social networks, Internet searches, or even consumer goods like toothpaste. Every day, the average American transfers a little of their paycheck to monopolists and oligopolists.
The solution is vigorous anti-trust enforcement to return America to a period where competition created higher economic growth, more jobs, higher wages and a level playing field for all.
Today’s show is the story of industrial concentration, but it matters to everyone because the stakes could not be higher. It tackles the big questions of: why is the US becoming a more unequal society, why is economic growth anaemic despite trillions of dollars of federal debt and money printing, why the number of start-ups has declined, and why are workers losing out.
We welcome the author of “The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition” Jonathan Tepper
We talk:
Monopolies Duopolies Oligopolies Competition Monopsonies Capitalism Antitrust Regulation The worker being squeezes The concentration of power The Rural v Urban Divide The Robber Barons The Origin of the Problem How concentration kills innovations IPOS Mergers and Acquisitions Some possible solutions
More about Jonathan here: http://jonathan-tepper.com/
The questions we will grapple with in today’s show are not about transistors and neurons and algorithms and such. They are about the nature of reality, humanity, and mind. The confusion happens when we begin with “What jobs will robots take from humans?” instead of “What are humans?” Until we answer that second question, we can’t meaningfully address the first.
We welcome serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO, of GigaOM and author of “The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity” Byron Reese.
We talk:
The evolution of our brains Fire as the first technology Language development Storytelling Digital Dementia Distribution of Labour The Beginning of Wealth The Beginning of ownership The shift to agriculture The age of computation Moore’s law Exponential change Artificial Intelligence Artificial General Intelligence Robotics The limitation of Robotics Computer Consciousness Our human potential
We mention digital dementia during the show, here is a piece I wrote on it: https://medium.com/thethursdaythought/planet-of-the-ai-pes-digital-dementia-and-digital-zombies-f4f3454ca664
More about Byron here: www.byronreese.com
Our guest’s goal was to create a book and guide that allows us to redirect our thoughts in a positive, focused manner. This book is the culmination, it presents easy ways to learn a few simple changes you can make in our lives, and why these will help us enjoy life more.
After many years of hands-on research and collaboration with top professors, Our guest has put together a 90-day guide book and journal, written for the everyday person to help get their head in the game and see results instantly. Train our heads, and our bodies will follow.
This is a combination of a love and passion for fitness, food, science, spirituality, positive psychology, and people, all rolled into one. All our habits, everything we want, is because we believe we’ll feel better once we have it.
We welcome author of “Train Your Head & Your Body Will Follow: Reach Any Goal in 3 Minutes a Day”, Sandy Joy Weston.
We talk: The importance of mind, body and spirit in fitness Motivation to change: How our Why needs to be bigger than our Try Mirror work The influence of people around us Changing habits Self-talk and storytelling Loving yourself Overcoming criticism G.A.M.E. plan Journalling 7 deadly reasons we don’t work out The various approaches to fitness Changing our relationship towards food Guilt-free eating The H30 programme
More about Sandy here: http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/
“We teach our children how to read and write, but not how to speak and listen. Listening is untaught and usually unpractised. Our amazing human voice is marginalised as we communicate more and more through text, not spoken word.” - Julian Treasure (5xTED talk speaker and author)
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening?
Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to speak so that people listen – and how to listen so that people feel heard.
Our guest today is a leading sound expert and demonstrates via interviews with world-class speakers, professional performers and CEOs atop their field, the secret lies in developing simple habits that can transform our communication skills, the quality of our relationships and our impact in the world.
We welcome 5 time TED speaker and author of "How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening" Julian Treasure.
We explore: How to listen and why we don’t How Sound impacts us all How to make sound work for you and improve your wellbeing, effectiveness and happiness Why listening matters. How listening and speaking affect one another Our listening filters, and how to use them How “open workspaces/offices” impact listening The 7 deadly sins of speaking and listening, and how to avoid them The 4 leeches of conversation The 4 Cs of conscious communication: Commitment, Consciousness, Compassion, Curiosity RASA: (Juice in Sanskrit) - Receive (pay attention to the other person), Appreciate (via little sounds), Summarise, Ask HARAH: Humility, Awareness, Respect, Attention, Humour HAIL: Honesty, Authenticity, Integrity, and Love Some exercises we can do every day A bonus link for video exercises for Innovation show listeners
Julian has kindly offered our listeners 5 free videos to become a better speaker available here: https://www.juliantreasure.com/innovation/
The Internet had a world-changing impact on businesses and the global community over the twenty years from 1994 to 2014. In the next ten years, change will happen even faster.
As Hillary Clinton’s Senior Advisor for Innovation, our guest travelled nearly a million miles to forty-one countries, the equivalent of two round-trips to the moon. From refugee camps in the Congo and Syrian war zones, to visiting the world’s most powerful people in business and government, his travels amounted to a four-year masterclass in the changing nature of innovation.
In his book The Industries of the Future, he distils his observations on the forces that are changing the world. He highlights the best opportunities for progress and explains how countries thrive or sputter. He examines the specific fields that will most shape our economic future over the next ten years, including robotics, artificial intelligence, the commercialisation of genomics, cybercrime and the impact of digital technology.
Blending storytelling and economic analysis, he answers questions on how we will need to adapt and gives us a vivid and informed perspective on how sweeping global trends are affecting the ways we live, now and tomorrow.
We welcome, technology policy expert, startup advisor, former US president Obama administration adviser, senior adviser for innovation to secretary Clinton, former Baltimore school teacher, and New York Times bestselling Author of “The Industries of the Future” Alec Ross.
We talk:
How change feels so far Robotics The five superpowers of robotics Robotic carers in Japan Autonomous vehicles Regulating algorithms The societal impact of autonomous vehicles The need for a new social contract The industry of genetic code The genetic repair of cancer Designer babies We talk: How change feels so far Robotics The five superpowers of robotics Robotic carers in Japan Autonomous vehicles Regulating algorithms The societal impact of autonomous vehicles The need for a new social contract The industry of genetic code The genetic repair of cancer Designer babies Digital Currencies Blockchain Bitcoin Interdisciplinary learners Expertise in technologies and humanities Education for tomorrow Election Tampering Cybercrime Creating Technology Hubs Diversity and Innovation Open versus closed systems More about Alec here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossalec/
Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries with Safi Bahcall
What do James Bond and Lipitor have in common? What can we learn about human nature and world history from a glass of water?
In Loonshots, our guest reveals a surprising new way of thinking about the mysteries of group behaviour that challenges everything we thought we knew about nurturing radical breakthroughs.
Drawing on the science of phase transitions, our guest tells us why teams, companies, or any group with a mission will suddenly change from embracing wild new ideas to rigidly rejecting them, just as flowing water will suddenly change into brittle ice. Mountains of print have been written about culture. Loonshots identifies the small shifts in structure that control this transition, the same way that temperature controls the change from water to ice.
Using examples that range from the spread of fires in forests to the hunt for terrorists online, and stories of thieves and geniuses and kings, our guest shows how this new kind of science helps us understand the behaviour of companies and the fate of empires.
Loonshots distils these insights into lessons for creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries everywhere.
We welcome scientist, entrepreneur and author of Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries Safi Bahcall
We talk: What is a Loonshot? How structure is as important as culture Phase transitions How Innovation saves Empires Why Innovation gets rejected The rejection of radar before the War The rejection of lifesaving drugs The three deaths (fails) Listening to the Suck with Curiosity Understanding Failure Avoiding the Moses Trap Loving Soldiers and Artists Managing the tension of the emergent and the established How Steve Jobs learned to love Artists and Soldiers The genius of Richard Miller, Judah Folkman, Vannevar Bush, Theodore Vail, Sir James Black, Akira Endo, Deak Parsons, Leo Young, Lawrence Hyland and Steve Jobs.
More about Safi here: www.loonshots.com www.bahcall.com
Inside each of us is a vision of how things could be. Yet most people remain frustrated by a lack of impact, unable to connect and inspire the people they care about the most. Why?
There’s a language we understand but rarely use. A language that’s sincere. Powerful. Compelling. A language of words—and actions—that can’t be denied.
Leadership Language will help you to peel back the ineffective “business speak”, so you can change the conversation. And change your results. Imagine what could happen when you replace frustration with an irresistible vision—for yourself, your team and your organization.
Today’s leaders face so many challenges—employee retention, operational efficiency, culture, collaboration, leading across generations, and more—but communication is at the heart of every one of those issues. A clear message with a powerful delivery gets you halfway home. Honing in on your next conversation can drive more impact, better relationships, and greater overall effectiveness. For yourself. Your career. Your company.
They say there’s nothing that can stop an idea whose time has come. So, take the lead. It’s time for you to create what’s missing. And Leadership Language will show you how.
Get clear on your vision, get aligned with your story, and get others engaged with your message Connect with the people that matter most, in a way that invites innovation and new outcomes Find the courage to move forward, conquer change, and create a powerful impact—while you help others do the same
From student leaders to the C-suite, there is only one way for a leader to make an impact: communication. Leadership Language is your personal guide to mastering critical skills and unveiling your authentic potential.
Links mentioned during the show:
Stanley Anderson, the man who hits a 266 mph fastball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o_vCPJpPOs
Murray Willcocks interview: https://westfallonline.com/decision-making-wave/
New online group coaching program, just introduced: http://chriswestfall.net
For many of us, the thought of work brings to mind a daily nine-to-five grind, reporting to disinterested supervisors, and ''working for the weekend.'' You probably enter the office feeling disenchanted, counting down the minutes until 5 p.m. Whether this approach to work is due to feeling unrecognised for your work, being a cog in a corporate machine, or the influence of apathetic coworkers, there is something you likely forgot along the way, YOU, you are the one in the driver's seat of your career.
Making the switch from a passive passenger to being the driver isn't easy and there are no one-size-fits-all means of achieving this. Today's episode offers various groundbreaking strategies to get more out of your work--including viewing yourself as a business owner and your place of work as the client.
Whether you are a front-line employee or a manager, today's episode offers something for everyone trying to find meaning in their work.
We are joined by business consultant and author of “Low Man on the Totem Pole: Stop Begging for a Promotion, Start Selling Your Genius” Heather MacArthur
Heather shares: The two of the biggest issues facing the workplace today: We have been told not to believe in our greatness Business structure relies on people managers who have no clue how to develop people The 3 mindsets of the workplace The Pyramid of Purpose Challengers and Nemeses Weaving Webs v Climbing Ladders Networking v Building Relationships The first steps to change
You can find out more about Heather here:
www.lowmanonthetotempole.com/buy-the-book/
Our guest today argues that we have now reached a turning point in history from which creating Competitive Advantage may no longer be in the best interests of an organisation.
He presents today's business and social challenges through a new strategic lens and offers this book as a practical guide to help you create Collaborative Advantage, transform your business and change the world.
You will gain access to world-leading techniques to enable you to:
Mobilise staff, partners, collaborators and customers around a common purpose that gets everyone you need firmly on your side.
Foster improved innovation, reach more customers or beneficiaries, build greater loyalty, generate greater income and forge more ambitious partnerships.
De-couple your potential for growth from the level of resource your organization controls.
This is an indispensable guide that will help you transform the growth of your business or the impact of your non-profit by bringing the fuller value-creating potential of the outside world inside your organization.
We welcome Strategic consultant, social entrepreneur and the author of “Collaborative Advantage: How collaboration beats competition as a strategy for success” - Paul Skinner
We talk: The Death and History of Competitive Advantage The Birth of Collaborative Advantage The “Outside In” framework Common purpose Personal Purpose Engaging the Ecosystem The Circular Economy
More about Paul here:
https://www.theaof.com/
Any leader in any size company, no matter the size or sector, feels the pressure to innovate, find new ideas and business models, and create enduring customer value. There is no one formula or set process to find and execute the ideas that achieve these goals; customers set moving targets, shareholders are unforgiving and demanding, and society expects companies to care about much more than the bottom line.
The answer to the dilemma every business faces today is that innovation is exhilarating, rewarding and even fun when it is approached as a unique challenge, but it can also be polarising, unpredictable, and scary. Success requires that leaders rethink how they lead innovation. Leaders know they must set aside preconceived notions of what works, and look to those who have already walked in their shoes.
Change makers are few in number, and are worthy of encouragement and support. They want to create and deliver value, bring together teams to solve big problems, seize opportunities, and make a difference. Treading water is not an option for them. They want to succeed for themselves, their communities, friends and loved ones, and for the broader stakeholder ecosystem. Theirs are hard-won achievements.
We welcome the author of the focus of today's episode: The Change Maker’s Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation in Any Company, Amy Radin.
We talk about: Changemaker Frameworks for Change How to seek innovation How to overcome resistance How to seek support Seeding Scaling How to embed change Building Support The Army of the Willing Building an External Network Intrapreneurship Resourcefulness Positioning Purpose If established enterprise incubate and launch new business models More about Amy here:
www.amyradin.com
If you could make a change—any change you wanted—what would it be? Would it be something in your organization or your industry? Maybe something it’s in your community or throughout society as a whole?
Creating true change is never easy. Most startups don’t survive. Most community groups never get beyond small local actions. Even when a spark catches fire and protesters swarm the streets, it often seems to fizzle out almost as fast as it started. The status quo is, almost by definition, well entrenched and never gives up without a fight.
In this groundbreaking book, one of today's top innovation experts delivers a guide for driving transformational change. To truly change the world or even just your little corner of it, you don’t need a charismatic leader or a catchy slogan. What you need is a cascade: small groups that are loosely connected but united by a common purpose.
As individual entities, these groups may seem inconsequential, but when they synchronise their collective behaviour as networks, they become immensely powerful. Through the power of cascades, a company can be made anew, an industry disrupted, or even an entire society reshaped. As Satell takes us through past and present movements, he explains exactly why and how some succeed while others fail.
We welcome Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker and Innovation Advisor Greg Satell welcome back to the show.
We talk: "Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change" Success v Failure and why Boston v Silicon Valley Debunk the Blockbuster v Netflix story Occupy v Otpor, what worked and what did not How to build a change network Using a network to defeat a network Changemakers Nobody is an island Genome of values
Previous show with Greg here: http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2018/08/31/ep-118-mapping-innovation-a-playbook-for-navigating-a-disruptive-age-with-greg-satell/
More about Greg here: https://www.gregsatell.com/
His Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOt1dLVyHjQ
We all want to discover our hidden talents and make an impact with them. But how? Our guest, an ex-footballer and performance specialist, quit his job and for six intense months lived with the world's best athletes in an attempt to answer this question.
Why have the best middle distance runners grown up in the same Ethiopian village?
Why are the leading female golfers from South Korea?
How did one athletic club in Kingston, Jamaica, succeed in producing so many world-class sprinters?
Our guest presents his surprising conclusions in seven lessons on how anyone - or any business, organisation or team - can defy the many misconceptions of high performance and learn to build their own gold mine of real talent.
This book is not about sport, it’s about identifying and nurturing talent. In a knowledge economy, talent is a competitive advantage, but bus8ness leaders and coaches alike don’t often know how to identify talent, even when it’s right in front of them.
We welcome the author of The Gold Mine Effect Rasmus Ankersen
We discuss:
The Challenge of identifying talent Why we overlook talent The child prodigy problem Traits of the best coaches How to nurture talent How parents should nurture talent The balance of parent involvement
More about Rasmus here: https://www.rasmusankersen.com/
How many of your Facebook friends do you think you know?
Would you help a stranger in need?
Do you know why you’re so in love with your new smartphone?
The truth is: you’re probably wrong.
Today’s show examines the assorted ways we mislead ourselves every single day, a psychology course with all the boring bits taken out.
Prepare for a whirlwind tour of some of the latest research, fused with a healthy dose of humour.
You’ll discover just how irrational you really are, which delusions keep you sane, how to boost your productivity, and why you’ve never kept a New Year’s resolution.
We welcome the author of “You Are Not So Smart: Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, Why You Have Too Many Friends On Facebook And 46 Other Ways You’re Deluding Yourself” and host of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast, David McRaney
We discuss: What are Biases, Heuristics and Fallacies Why we create mental shortcuts The ancient architecture of the brain Priming How Casinos Prime Us Confabulation Split-Brain patients and confabulation Why our brains seek patterns The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy The Availability Heuristic The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy video mentioned during the show: https://youtu.be/CNmsVl4xkhg
More about David here:
http://davidmcraney.com/
https://youarenotsosmart.com
Tags: David McRaney, You Are Not So Smart, Priming, Confabulation, Biases, Heuristics, Fallacies, Split-Brain patients and confabulation, Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, The Availability Heuristic
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” —Aldous Huxley
Have you ever wondered what a profiling session would tell you about yourself? Our guest helps some of the most successful people in the world to understand their behaviour and improve their performance. Here she guides you through the professional profiling assessment process in private, to help you discover your strengths, understand what really drives you and learn which environments will help you to excel.
Our behaviour is at the core of what we do. This is your ultimate self-awareness toolkit to help you understand both your own and other's behaviour and to positively influence it. Along the way you may even start to sleep better, think more clearly and have good moods more often.
More about Fiona here: https://fionamurden.com/
“Optimism, like pessimism, is a bias, and to be avoided. But summoning the determination to rise to a challenge and succeed is a virtue.” - Calum Chace
Today’s guest argues that in the course of this century, the exponential growth in the capability of AI is likely to bring about two "singularities" - points at which conditions are so extreme that the normal rules break down.
The first is the economic singularity, when machine skill reaches a level that renders many of us unemployable and requires an overhaul of our current economic and social systems.
The second is the technological singularity, when machine intelligence reaches and then surpasses the cognitive abilities of an adult human, relegating us to the second smartest species on the planet.
These singularities will present huge challenges, but this he argues that we can meet these challenges and overcome them. If we do, the rewards could be almost unimaginable.
Artificial intelligence can turn out to be the best thing ever to happen to humanity, making our future wonderful almost beyond imagination. But only if we address head-on the challenges that it will raise.
We welcome expert on artificial intelligence, and its likely future impact on society and bestselling author of many books including the focus of today’s show “Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities”, Calum Chace, welcome to the show
We discuss: The Terminology Technological Singularity Economic Singularity Exponential Change Artificial General Intelligence The AI race Technological Joblessness Universal Basic Income Impact on Society What is being done The Gods and the Useless Transhumanism Augmented Humanity Centaurs Privacy Concerns
More about Calum here; http://www.pandoras-brain.com/ and the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0815368534/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i6
The Beginning of Infinity, Explanations That Transform the World, David Deutsch,
A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers.
Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand life's mysteries, from the mundane to the seemingly miraculous.
Our guest is a multiple award-winning pioneer in the field of quantum computation and argues that explanations have a fundamental place in the universe. They have unlimited scope and power to cause change, and the quest to improve them is the basic regulating principle not only of science but of all successful human endeavour.
This stream of ever improving explanations has infinite reach. We are subject only to the laws of physics, and they impose no upper boundary to what we can eventually understand, control, and achieve.
He applies that worldview to a wide range of issues and unsolved problems, from creativity and free will to the origin and future of the human species.
We welcome David Deutsch, Fellow of the Royal Society, a pioneer in quantum computing, visiting Professor of physics at the Centre for Quantum Computation at Oxford University, multiple TED Talker, optimist and author of The Beginning of Infinity, Explanations That Transform the World.
We discuss:
What David calls good explanations. Error as unavoidable in the growth of knowledge. Fallibilism Education Creativity Artificial Intelligence The misconception that knowledge needs authority to be genuine or reliable All scientific theories are testable conjectures Every explanation begins with conjecture The growth of knowledge consists of correcting misconceptions in our theories The Principle of Mediocrity The Spaceship Earth metaphor We touch very lightly on the Multiverse More about David here: https://www.daviddeutsch.org.uk/ http://constructortheory.org/
“If you’re treated a certain way you become a certain kind of person. If certain things are described to you as being real they’re real for you whether they’re real or not.” — James Baldwin
We are living in a time of mounting political segregation that threatens to tear us apart as a unified society. The result is that we are becoming increasingly tribal, and the narratives of life that we get exposed to on a daily basis have become echo chambers in which we hear our beliefs reinforced and others' beliefs demonised.
At the core of tribalism exists a paradox: as humans, we are hardwired with the need to belong, which ends up making us deeply connected with some yet deeply divided from others. When these tribes are formed out of fear of the "other," on topics such as race, immigration status, religion, or partisan politics, we resort to an "us versus them" attitude. Especially in the digital age, when we are all interconnected in one way or another, these tensions seep into our daily lives and we become secluded with our self-identified tribes. Today's guest explores how our human need to belong is the driving force behind the increasing division of our world.
Drawing upon decades of leadership experience, he probes the depth of tribalism, examines the role of social media in exacerbating it, and offers tactics for how to combat it. Filled with tested practices for opening safe and honest dialogue in the workplace and challenges to confront our own tendencies to bond with those who are like us, his book “Our Search for Belonging” is a powerful statement of hope in a disquieting time.
We welcome diversity and inclusion expert and author of “Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect Is Tearing Us Apart” Howard J. Ross
We talk:
Bias Polarisation Why we tend to form tribes Race and Gender Politics The brain White Privilege Empathy Media The Toilet Assumption
More about Howard here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Search-Belonging-Connect-Tearing/dp/1523095032 http://everydaybias.com/ https://twitter.com/HowardJRoss
Today we discuss an iterative organisation, the only kind of organization that can learn and adapt fast enough to keep up in today’s world. For anyone running a team of managers, or advising someone who does, today we explore the fundamental behaviours that create iteration.
Our guest will explain how to implement them, and how to get the process started. Iterate defines what management really is and helps readers create a fast, flexible, focused management team that does it well.
Our guest is recognised as one of the planet’s clearest thinkers on management practice and provides a research-based blueprint for a management team that will take the next best step for the organization in any situation.
This show is for senior leadership, front line and middle management, and human resource executives and explores how to equip teams with both knowledge and practical skills so that they not only understand their own purpose but also perform that purpose well amidst ever-changing conditions.
It touches on how to create measurable business results for any management team, of any size, in any industry where complex work and frequent change are the norms.
We explore:
How to tear down the silos created by the typical Western approach to management How managers can manage other managers in an Iterative organization so that the whole organization is coordinated How to promote front line self-sufficiency How to successfully structure meetings to enable critical decision-making and ensure commitments are carried out How to help your reports give their reports insight into the ways their work impacts the big picture CEO of Group Harmonics and award-winning author of “Iterate: Run a Fast, Flexible, Focused Management Team”, Ed Muzio
More on Ed and the book here: https://iteratenow.com/
Growing up in the high desert of California, Jim Doty was poor, with an alcoholic father and a mother chronically depressed and paralysed by a stroke.
Today, he is the director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University, of which the Dalai Lama is a founding benefactor.
As a child, his life was at a dead end until at twelve he wandered into a magic shop looking for a plastic thumb. Instead, he met Ruth, a woman who taught him a series of exercises to ease his own suffering and manifest his greatest desires. Ruth's final mandate was that he keep his heart open and teach these techniques to others. She gave him his first glimpse of the unique relationship between the brain and the heart. Doty would go on to put Ruth’s practices to work with extraordinary results. He achieved power and wealth that he could only imagine as a twelve-year-old.
However, he neglects Ruth’s most important lesson, to keep his heart open, with disastrous results. A spectacular charitable contribution that will virtually ruin him, changed his life.
Part memoir, part science, part inspiration, and part practical instruction, "Into the Magic Shop", shows us how we can fundamentally change our lives by first changing our brains and our hearts.
More about Jim here: http://intothemagicshop.com
More on CCARE here: http://ccare.stanford.edu
Meditations mentioned throughout the show here: http://intothemagicshop.com/exercises
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“The Toltecs believe that every human is an artist, and the art we create is our lives.” —Don Miguel Ruiz
Today’s guest uses practical examples and guides us through conceptual, transpersonal art experiments to demonstrate how we can use the power of art to access our inner child, express our buried emotions, and use any form of art as a catalyst to transform our lives.
Pure creativity is an activity that has no predefined destination or purpose, while applied creativity is an activity that always has a goal or application in mind. Pure creativity can be seen as a kind of play, while applied creativity is usually seen as work.
We welcome creative consultant and coach with a stellar list of clients from IBM to American Express and the author of multiple titles including the focus of today’s show “Parallel Mind, The Art of Creativity: The missing manual for your right brain”, Aliyah Marr.
We talk: Creativity Left and Right Brain Open Focus The Inner Child The benefit of Limitation Limiting Beliefs Internal Dialogues Overcoming Fear
More about Aliyah here: https://www.parallelmindzz.com/
Matt Lovell is an expert in corporate wellness, he is a Performance and Health Nutritionist and Body recomposition expert and he develops top health and nutrition products via his site aminoman.com. His clients include England Rugby, Tottenham Hotspur, Man City and currently Reading and Bournemouth football clubs.
We talk: How the brain always wins with habit changes Easing out of old dietary and training habits Sugar Cravings Small dietary changes Short 15 minute workouts Workplace and Life Stress Chronic stress and obesity Cushing’s Disease Amygdala Hijacks Vision Setting
More on Matt here: https://aminoman.com
Previous Shows with Matt here: http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2018/07/20/ep-111-power-your-body-to-power-your-mind-overcome-stress/
Weaving together philosophy, social science and neuroscience research, personal anecdotes and dialogues, A Child at Heart takes a radically different approach to the traditional boundaries between childhood and adulthood to reveal how rather than lapse into adulthood, we can achieve what the Greeks of old call arete—all-around excellence—when we look to children and youth as a lodestar for our development.
Childhood is our primary launching pad, a time of life when learning is more intense than at any other when we gain the critical knowledge and skills that can help ensure that we remain adaptable. This book weaves together the thinking of philosophers from across the ages who make the unsettling assertion that with the passage of time we are apt to shrink mentally, emotionally, and cognitively. If we follow what has become an all-too-common course, we denature our original nature—which brims with curiosity, empathy, reason, wonder, and a will to experiment and understand—and we regress, our sense of who we are will become fuzzier and everyone in our orbit will pay a price.
Mounting evidence shows that we begin our lives with a moral, intellectual, and creative bang, and in this groundbreaking, heavily researched, and highly engaging volume, today's guest makes the provocative case that childhood isn't merely a state of becoming, while adulthood is one of being, as if we've "arrived" and reached the summit. His life-changing proposition is that if we embrace the defining qualities of youth, we're not destined to become frail, dispirited, or unhinged, we'll grow in a way defined by wonder, curiosity, imaginativeness, playfulness, and compassion—in essence, unlimited potential.
We welcome the founder of Socrates Cafe, Maverick philosopher And Author of and the focus of today’s show “A Child at Heart: Unlocking Your Creativity, Curiosity, and Reason at Every Age and Stage of Life” - Christopher Phillips
More on Phillip here: https://christopherphillips.com/
“Those who say you cannot guarantee the achievement of goals are those who do not know how to do it.” Frans De Groot
Businesses are on the lookout for the one methodology that singlehandedly helps to achieve their goals, and definitively address issues such as “what needs to done” and “which activities to avoid”.
BITSING is a scientifically proven methodology, which enables you to predict results by using facts in order to be 100% certain of achieving goals. This episode enables factual insight into (positive) financial returns, in advance of executing strategies accordingly.
BITSING can be applied by the biggest multinational to the smallest startup. The 7 laws in this book guide you through the process of improving your business strategy.
We discuss:
How to be Unbeatable Realise Effective Campaigns Ensure That You Reach Your Goals How to get that “first date” with your customer How to get a commitment from your customer Author and founder, Frans De Groot explains how this methodology works and how to implement it in your own business. By using examples, illustrations, and insights, Frans provides multiple entry points for readers who want to execute the BITSING strategy accordingly.
As a result of working closely with several universities, the methodology is scientifically validated, in addition to its proven performance within numerous organisations and businesses.
Frans shares how some have experienced exponential growth and reached the magic level of 300%.
This episode offers advice, tools, and direction in what is required in your organisation to achieve goals.
The methodology increases efficiency without sacrificing jobs and has even helped to stimulate employment, including recruiting top talent. BITSING has also boosted employee performance, changed stakeholder behaviour, and optimised work-life balance.
More about Frans here: https://bitsing.com/get-started/ The book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/906369413X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_.NukCb37NKP85
“The legalisation of marijuana is not a dangerous experiment – the prohibition is the experiment, and it has failed dramatically, with millions of victims all around the world.” ― Sebastián Marincolo
The work today’s guests is based on a vast body of knowledge and represents a new methodology for researching the potential of the marijuana high. It is informed by the philosophy of mind, the cognitive sciences, psychology, chemistry, neurobiology and a systematic analysis of hundreds of anecdotal reports. It blends hard science with the warmth of human experience and a deep appreciation for the complexity of human consciousness.
While medical cannabis is capturing most of the attention at the moment, the vast majority of users – an estimated 85% - are interested in the high; first and foremost.
Our guest wants to know how the high can spur creative thinking, deepen empathic understanding, help with many illnesses, enhance the ways we pay attention, or bring hidden memories to the fore. Cannabis has always been able to do some of these things, Rather than dwelling on the supposed dangers of cannabis – none of which have ever been proven – he’s asking a far more intriguing question: How can we use it to enhance our existence?
Prohibition prevents independent, expert information on cannabis biology, strains, genetics and growing from entering the mainstream media. Furthermore, many users have even been actively misled by criminal dealers who take advantage of prohibition and the lack of knowledge on the side of consumers to sell them cheaply produced, low-grade marijuana – sometimes laced and weighted with dangerous substances – under the name of superior strains.
It is for these reasons we welcome today’s guest: philosopher, consciousness researcher, creative director, photographer and author of “High - insights on Marijuana” and “What Hashish Did To Walter Benjamin" Sebastian Marincolo PhD.
We talk:
The Science behind Marijuana and CBD The Endocannabinoid System CBD Prohibition Legalisation The impact on health Autism Empathy Creativity Imagination Hyperfocus Memory Retrieval Pattern Recognition Focused Attention Alzheimer's Parkinsons PTSD Anxiety How to get high properly, Vaping vs smoking and much more More about Sebastian here: http://www.sebastianmarincolo.de/
Discover your strengths, live your dreams! Let go of fear. Discover your true sense of purpose. Live the life you've only imagined!
Maximise your creative potential. Find success with dignity. Deal with personal crises.
Why does the thrill of soaring begin with the fear of falling? How can you overcome that fear and dare to live?
Today’s guest shares some solutions. He has spent over 30 years working with leaders aligning their organisations to inspire individuals, teams, and hundreds, even thousands of people in various settings. He has captured his insights as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and film producer to share the powerful transformation that occurs when people share a common purpose. He has discovered that the key to real growth and profitability is purposeful leaders who build inspiring organisations and iconic brands. His mission is straightforward and clear: To provide people with the knowledge, skills and inspiration to perform at their best.
He is the author of the bestselling books, The Eagle’s Secret– Success Strategies for Thriving at Work and in Life, The Push - Unleashing the Power of Encouragement, My Sacred Journey Through Cancer.
His co-authored book, Be Your Own Brand, also a bestseller, is in its second edition and is now used by many business schools to address the importance of building a strong personal brand.
His latest book is "Mark of an Eagle—How Your Life Changes the World", which was released last year. It is the third in the eagle trilogy. Also, an award-winning producer, he has produced two highly praised, inspirational films, The Power of Purpose and If I Were Brave. The focus for this episode is his bestseller “Even Eagles Need a Push: Learning to Soar in a Changing World”
We welcome David McNally. We talk: Confidence Overcoming setbacks Thinking The Inner Critic Goals Purpose Mission Contribution Forgiveness Vision Commitment Legacy More about David here: https://www.davidmcnally.com/
For centuries, people have searched for ways to access inspiration and streamline content creation. Whether praying to the muses or shutting themselves into dark rooms, authors use trial and error to find the methods that work for them.
What if we could apply cognitive science principles to determine our own perfect methods for creativity and productivity?
We welcome the author of “Writing to Be Understood, Subscription Marketing, The Workplace Writer’s Process and the focus of today’s episode “The Writer's Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear", Anne Janzer
We talk about: Behavioural writing sciences Anne’s 2 writing systems, The Muse and the Scribe The focus and discipline of the Scribe The intuition, creativity, and empathy of the Muse Attention and focus strategies Flow Managing time Self-discipline and procrastination The 7 step writing process The drafting period The revision period What type of editor The biases we will encounter Feedback Corporate Writing More about Anne here:
https://annejanzer.com/writers-process/
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As the forces of globalisation, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field and every career, having a good idea isn’t good enough. Mastering the ancient art of persuasion is the key to standing out, getting ahead, and achieving greatness in the modern world. Communication is no longer a “soft” skill—it is the human edge that will make you unstoppable, irresistible, and irreplaceable—earning you that perfect rating, that fifth star.
Carmine Gallo is the bestselling author of many titles including Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, The Storytellers Secret and the focus of today's show “Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great”
We talk: Persuasion offering a competitive advantage We need to focus on a specific and time specific goal What we can learn from John F. Kennedy The NASA story Interview skills Why we should keep our presentations brief Verbal content versus visual content Corporate storytelling The Pathos Principle Origin Stories The element of struggle The example of Nike Psychological Safety The use of simple language Winston Churchill John Chambers, Cisco CEO, Emeritus
More about Carmine and his books here: http://www.carminegallo.com
The key to success in sales and marketing often lies in the art of persuasion, but in a world of distractions, it can be challenging to capture the attention of your audience and tap into their decision-making process.
Today’s guest is the founder of SalesBrain, the world’s first Neuromarketing agency, built upon two decades of research on the effect of advertising and sales messages on the human brain to create a breakthrough persuasion strategy. Based on the latest research in neuroscience, media psychology and behavioural economics, today’s guest makes understanding the complex science of persuasion simple.
We will discuss the award-winning persuasion model, NeuroMap™, a science-based, comprehensive yet simple step-by-step process that helps develop successful marketing and sales messages.
This strategy of persuasion is useful in both business and personal success.
Today’s guest is the author of the new book, The Persuasion Code: How Neuromarketing Can Help You Persuade Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, Patrick Renvoise
This strategy of persuasion is useful in both business and personal success.
Today’s guest is the author of the new book, The Persuasion Code: How Neuromarketing Can Help You Persuade Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, Patrick Renvoisé
We share some of the 188 cognitive biases We talk recency bias and primacy bias We share the candy equation, the gain maximisation bet and the loss avoidance bet We discuss how the biases can be unlocked to maximise our sales or marketing messages Patrick shares what is happening with our brains and our emotions and how they impact and guide our choices Patrick shows how marketers need to create the emotion that nudges people towards your product and brand Patrick discusses how we can unlock sales using the Salesbrain models and NeuroMap Patrick shares the 6 stimuli for persuasive messages We discuss the 6 persuasion elements and the 7 persuasion catalysts
More about Patrick Renvoisé and Neuromarketing here: https://www.salesbrain.com/
The book is here: http://a.co/d/gxUGe0H
Many of us feel uneasy with the lack of recognition that our community, city, region or country receives internationally and with the stereotypes and outdated clichés by which "outsiders" define us. This has probably been the case for as long as man exists, but in today's world with its global connections and social media, it is becoming more apparent, more relevant and more frustrating; to citizens generally, but in particular to policymakers, public administrators, leaders and representatives in public, private and civil society sectors.
Why this is so and what to do about it is the focus of today’s show. We will discuss the topic of community reputation. For communities to be admired, they need a sense of belonging and purpose in order to do amazing imaginative things befitting their character while captivating others.
Our guest is an international adviser, scholar, speaker and author of “Imaginative Communities: Admired cities, regions and countries” Dr Robert Govers
We discuss:
Place reputation, how it impacts other’s view of us and our view of ourselves “Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” - Napoleon Hill. People can be influenced by how others speak about them and then it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Globalization: In 2000, 2/3s of the worlds online population was from North America and Europe. In 2010 2/3s of the worlds online population was from elsewhere How countries, regions and cities can no longer compete based on functional characteristics like accessibility, service levels and other advantages How interconnectedness and globalisation have led to homogeneity so imagination can be a competitive advantage? “Imagination is its own form of courage” - Frank Underwood, House of Cards How it takes courage to paddle your own canoe, just like business, just like life Kazakhstan and the “Stan Effect” Collaboration as a key to gain maximum benefit from imagination The story about Oslo’s future library “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Estonia as an imaginative community The little-known country of Bhutan and its gross national happiness Most of our listeners are in the USA so let’s share the imaginative virtues that founded America? Communicating communities, you can’t advertise this, it is pull and not push Communities addressing existing clichés and stereotypes? Finland (hello to our listeners on Business FM) where they developed their own set of emojis Communities are built on mental Models: Schema and Schemata How we limit information processing and selective learning by applying five filters? How mainstream Media also plays a huge part The 2006 World Cup hosted by Germany and Germany’s goal to change its reputation to be one that is much more friendly than perceived How marketing requires reputation and reputation leads to sharing of great experiences Like any strategy, we tend to focus on short-term returns on investment. This is a long game you want perceptions to seep into the consciousness of outsiders
More about Robert here: https://rgovers.com/ and https://www.imaginativecommunities.com/contents/
More shows like this: http://www.theinnovationshow.io/2018/01/31/ep-82-experience-economy-business-provocateur-joseph-pine-ii/
“The digital transformation is over. We live in an age where digital is the default setting. Anyone who is yet to transform is either obsolete or on the way there.” - Andy Swann
The modern world and old organizations are not compatible. Right now, we’re communicating, thinking, collaborating, sharing, working and playing in ways that couldn’t have been imagined two decades ago, yet somehow many of our businesses and the structures employed to operate them remain the same, carrying on in the way they always have. There are many reasons why this is completely unsustainable and we’re going to explore these as we journey through what makes a human workplace.
The human workplace is one that adapts, innovates fast, involves everyone, communicates, understands and acts in perpetuity. It creates relationships rather than transactions. People are emotional, responsive, individual. That’s what our organizations need to be, creating a story and telling it in their own way.
Our guest is the author of The Human Workplace: People-Centred Organizational Development, Andy Swann
We talk: The Startup Myth Collective Energy Purposeful Organisations The definition of A human workplace Connection with community Agility Complex, dispersed organizations Purpose = Survival + X When the community thrives, the organization thrives. The problem with hierarchy (is not what you think) The organisation as a platform Just enough structure to thrive Holes and wholes? Scaling up startups and the Dunbar number. Why and how does personal purpose come before company purpose?
More about Andy Swann here: https://andyswann.co.uk/
“Our deepest (and fastest) yearnings can be tempered by reason and experience; our more prudent judgments softened by desire and need.” ― Kayt Sukel
Philosophers, theologians, artists, and boy bands have waxed poetic about the nature of love for centuries.
But what does the brain have to say about the way we carry our hearts?
As technology advances to allow us a more focused examination of the intricate dance our brains do with our environment, we can use science to shed new light on humanity’s oldest question, “What is this thing called love?”
Today’s guest dived into the latest neuroscientific research concerning love and sex and what it really means for the way we approach our relationships.
Her book This Is Your Brain on Sex: The Science Behind the Search for Love/Dirty Minds: How Our Brains Influence Love, Sex, and Relationships asks age-old questions such as:
What parts of the brain are involved with love?
Is there really a “seven-year itch”?
Why do good girls like bad boys?
Is monogamy practical?
How thin is that line between love and hate?
Do mothers have a stronger bond with children than their fathers do?
How do our childhood experiences affect our emotional control and who is at risk for love addiction?
We welcome author Kayt Sukel
More about Kayt here: http://kaytsukel.com/
Joseph Pine and Jim Gilmore’s classic The Experience Economy identified a seismic shift in the business world: to set yourself apart from your competition, you need to stage experiences—memorable events that engage people in inherently personal ways. But as consumers increasingly experience the world through their digital gadgets, companies still only scratch the surface of technology-infused experiences. So today’s guests Joseph Pine and Kim Korn will share how to create new value for customers with offerings that fuse the real and the virtual.
Digital technology offers limitless opportunities—you really can create anything you want—but real-world experiences have a richness that virtual ones do not. So how can you use the best of both? How do you make sense of such infinite possibility? What kinds of experiences can you create? Which ones should you offer?
Today’s guests provide a profound new tool geared to exploring and exploiting the digital frontier. They delineate eight different realms of experience encompassing various aspects of Reality and Virtuality and, using scores of examples, show how innovative companies operate within and across each realm to create extraordinary customer value.
We welcome authors of “Infinite Possibility: Creating Customer Value on the Digital Frontier" Kim C. Korn and B. Joseph Pine II
More about Kim and Joe below: https://kimkorn.com/ https://strategichorizons.com/
Book on Amazon http://amzn.eu/d/hO8FF9J
Researchers have found that the accelerated pace of modern office life is taking its toll on productivity, employee engagement, creativity and well-being. Faced with a relentless flood of information and distractions, our brains try to process everything at once increasing our stress, decreasing our effectiveness and negatively impacting our performance.
Ironically, we have become too overworked, unfocused, and busy to stop and ask ourselves the most important question: What can we do to break the cycle of being constantly under pressure, always-on, overloaded with information and in environments filled with distractions? Do we need to accept this as the new workplace reality and continue to survive rather than thrive in modern day work environments?
What if your organisation’s culture could be fuelled by creativity and productivity? It is possible to train the brain to respond differently to today’s constant pressures and distraction?
The secret to dealing with life’s interruptions is incredibly simple: Give each distraction just “one second’s” time, mindfully. Many companies turn to mindfulness to help their workers become more attentive and less distracted.
Today’s guest has worked with a multitude of fortune 500 countries in over 22 countries. He is the founder and managing director of the Potential Project and the focus of today’s show is his wonderful book “One Second Ahead”.
We discuss: Mindfulness Selling mindfulness within an organisation Translating the benefits to business needs
More about Rasmus here: https://www.potentialproject.com/
His TED Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n_CWAiF5yE
In the corporate world, we're fast realizing that people are our largest source of competitive advantage. The problem is, all of our systems and structures are set up for products, services and technology to give us an edge over our rivals. But whether it's recruitment, leadership, culture or high-performance, pro sports has been quality-testing people strategies for decades, and now contains a treasure trove of ideas for you to harness. Through in-depth interviews and meticulous research, Where Others Won't dives deeper than ever before into professional sports from around the world.
We are joined by author of "Where Others Won't: Taking People Innovation from the Locker Room Into the Boardroom", Cody Royle
We talk: Team building Leadership Hiring Innovation Outside-the-box thinking Best Principles Leaders as Coaches and much more.
More about Cody here: https://medium.com/where-others-wont
We can do more with our lives. We all know it, we all wish for it, but just how to do it—that eludes us. As one man describes his life, “In the morning I can’t wake up, in the day I am bored, in the evening I am tired, and at night I can’t sleep.” Even if we want to change, we’re not sure which path to take, and if we do find our way, we are usually too emotionally wounded, physically unhealthy, or mentally stressed to take the steps we know would transform our desperate life into a meaningful one.
Many of us long to change this troubled world, but the one thing we have the most influence over is the person looking back at us in the mirror every morning. We live in fear of terrorism, but in actuality, the most devastating terrorism comes from within as we continue to sabotage ourselves. A neglected body, chaotic mind, or wounded heart will prevent us from fulfilling our destiny as much as any outside enemy.
We all know that we deserve and are meant to live an inspired life that rises above mere existence, today's guest shares some ways we can live the life we have always known we can live, a life with meaning, a life full of love, a life worth breathing.
We welcome global speaker, teacher, and author who acts as a bridge to connect people with their inner axis and thereby build better relationships with others, Max Strom
We discuss: The power of breathing Letting go of anger Gratitude (including 3 min exercise) Fear of death Resilience in children Overwork Work addiction and much more
More about Max here https://maxstrom.com/ Breathe to heal Tex Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34
We have been spoon-fed the notion that creativity is the province of genius - of those favoured, brilliant few whose moments of insight arrive in unpredictable flashes of divine inspiration. And if we are not a genius, we might as well pack it in and give up. Either we have that gift, or we don’t. But that simply isn’t true. Recent research has shown that there is a predictable science behind achieving commercial success in any creative endeavour, from writing a popular novel to starting up a successful company to creating an effective marketing campaign.
As the world’s most creative people have discovered, we are enticed by the novel and the familiar. By understanding the mechanics of what is called “the creative curve” – the point of optimal tension between the novel and the familiar – everyone can better engineer mainstream success.
Our guest on this episode reveals the four laws of creative success and identifies the common patterns behind their achievement.
We welcome Big Data entrepreneur, CEO of Trackmaven and author of the fantastic “Creative Curve” Allen Gannett.
On this episode we talk: The origin of the creativity myth The myth of the lightbulb moment The patterns behind the creative curve The four laws of the creative curve: Law of consumption Law of imitation Law of creative communities Law of iterations The social acceptance of ideas The significance of the mere exposure effect Psychological safety Ben and Jerrys as champions of the creative curve
More about Allen Gannet here: http://www.allen.xyz https://trackmaven.com/
“Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of other men” - Albert Einstein
Dogs don’t bark at parked cars. Dogs only chase moving objects. If you aspire to invest your life in a noble goal; you will experience barking dogs. But you do not have to stop the car for them.
Drawing from a lifetime of entrepreneurial experiences and relationships with some of today’s most dynamic business leaders, founder and CEO of SCB Marketing and author of “Dogs don’t bark at parked cars”, Jeff Piersall shares core principles that are the blocking and tackling of a successful life.
We discuss: Tackling the Naysayers Overcoming Fear Trust Social Enterprise Medicating Entrepreneurship Paying it Forward and much more
You can find out more about Jeff here: http://www.jeffpiersall.com
The world is full of leaders, from newly minted entrepreneurs to highly paid CEOs. There are nearly a quarter million CEOs in America alone. But according to a Gallup report, only one in ten people possess the talent that’s required of a CEO. If 90% of people lack innate management skills, how CEOs succeed?
CEOs can build incredible cultures, grow companies, and enhance the bottom line. But without the right guidance, they can just as easily burn out, cause cultures to stagnate, and lead their organisations to ruin.
Drawing from twenty-plus years of working side by side with today’s top leaders, Leadership expert and author of Finding Time to Lead, Leslie Peters pulls back the leadership curtain to reveal the shifts, practices, and tools that move leaders past the status quo.
We explore: Why “having all the answers” ultimately sabotages success How to recognise if busy-ness is, in fact, a sign of anxiety or discomfort Why there’s no such thing as a perfectly crafted corporate message How the lack of a counter-narrative can bring a CEO down How to lead change in a way that brings people along Three great shifts as leader: From doing to being From knowing to understanding From reacting to responding
“A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimension.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
This episode aims to introduce practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus, presence, and peace in our lives.
We will explore: The science that underlies meditation’s effectiveness How to harness the power of the principle “Where attention goes, neural firing flows, and neural connection grows.” How developing a Wheel of Awareness practice to focus attention, open awareness, and cultivate kind intention can help us grow a healthier brain and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in our lives. Whether we have no experience with a reflective practice or are an experienced practitioner, we are going to explore this hands-on guide that will enable you to become more focused and present, as well as more energized and emotionally resilient
Our guest is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers and I’m sure today’s book Aware will be a fifth. His books include:
The Developing Mind Parenting from the Inside Out The Mindful Brain Mindsight The Mindful Therapist A Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology The Whole-Brain Child Brainstorm No-Drama Discipline Mind The Yes Brain And the focus of today’s episode: Aware The Science And Practice Of Presence—A Complete Guide To The Groundbreaking Wheel Of Awareness Meditation Practice
More about Dan Siegel here: TEDx Prague we refer to in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyhxXwclfNs Wheel of Awareness http://m.drdansiegel.com/resources/wheel_of_awareness/
“There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times” - Voltaire True or false? It’s rarely that simple. This episode aims to equip us to spot misleading truths that are all around us and to communicate more effectively with friends & family. There is more than one truth about most things. Eating meat is nutritious but it’s also damaging to the environment. The Internet disseminates knowledge but it also spreads hatred. When we communicate we naturally select the truths that are most helpful to our agenda. We can select truths constructively to inspire organisations, encourage children, and drive progressive change. Or we can select truths that give a false impression of reality, misleading people without actually lying. Others can do the same, motivating or deceiving us with the truth. Truths are neutral but highly versatile tools that we can use for good or ill. Today we will explore how truth is used and abused in politics, business, the media and everyday life. We will explore how a clearer understanding of truth’s many faces renders us better able to navigate our world and more influential within it. We welcome strategic communications expert, master storyteller and author of “TRUTH How the Many Sides to Every Story Shape Our Reality”, Hector MacDonald More about Hector here: https://www.hectormacdonald.com/about/
“How does one fashion a book of resistance, a book of truth in an empire of falsehood? Is it possible for freedom and independence to arise in new ways under new conditions?” - Philip K. Dick
The argument of the book is that we’ve evolved a number of mental modules. They are associated with characteristic types of human behaviour.
This show introduces ten people. In a way, we already know them. Only we don’t – not really. In a sense, they are us. Only they’re not entirely. They inform and shape the most important decisions in our lives. But you’re almost certainly unaware of their intervention. They are the Ten Types of Human. Who are they? What are they for? How did they get into your head?
We want to believe that there are some things we would never do. We want to believe that there are others we always would. But how can we be sure? What are our limits? Do we have limits?
The answer lies in the Ten Types of Human: the people we become when we are faced with life's most difficult decisions. But who or what are these Types? Where do they come from? How did they get into our heads?
The Ten Types of Human is a pioneering examination of human nature. It looks at the best and worst that human beings are capable of, and asks why. It explores the frontiers of the human experience, excavating the forces that shape our thoughts and actions in extreme situations. It explores people undaunted in the face of unimaginable conditions, people who have stolen, people who have killed, people who have spoken out at enormous personal risk, people who have performed feats of unimaginable heroism.
Mixing cutting-edge neuroscience, social psychology and human rights research, The Ten Types of Human is at once a provocation and a map to our hidden selves. It provides a new understanding of who we are – and who we can become.
Ultimately that is what The Ten Types of Human is about: finding fresh ways to be free.
We welcome Dexter Dias, human rights barrister who as Queen’s Counsel has been instructed in some of the biggest cases of recent years involving murder, terrorism, civil liberties, war crimes, human rights and genocide. He has been instrumental in changing the law to better protect young women and girls at risk of FGM and works pro bono internationally with survivors of modern day slavery, human trafficking and Violence Against Women and Girls.
Dexter gives us an in-depth account of the concept of the book and shares some of the stories which informed the book.
We get through a handful of the ten types and intend to follow up with a part 2 in the New Year.
More about Dexter here: https://thetentypesofhuman.com/about-dexter-dias/
“Trust is not what we “do”—it is what results from what we do.” - Richard Fagerlin
Of the thousands of books published each year on leadership, management, self-help, and motivation, very few offer practical tools and solutions to the number one challenge in business: trust.
With trust, our relationships flourish, our productivity rises, and we have high personal and professional satisfaction. A trust-filled atmosphere lets people take risks, allowing innovation and creativity to thrive. Your team’s collective sense of self-worth and purpose becomes a beacon of light for others to follow. The healthy, dynamic atmosphere is contagious, and it raises the bar for your entire organisation. Higher productivity and lower turnover creates a more profitable business. High trust is the currency of greatness.
We welcome founder and president of Peak Solutions, globally renowned speaker, consultant and author of Trustology Richard Fagerlin.
In this episode, we address questions like: What is trust? Is trust earned? Who is responsible for trust? How do you grow trust with others? What does it mean to be trustworthy? How can I lead my team to be a high-trust team? How do I find out how much trust my team has now? How can team members hold each other accountable for high-trust behaviour? Any high-trust relationship involves at least two people, so there are always two things to think about regarding trust: Do you trust them? Do they trust you? How do you build trust in your children?
The premise is that both are your responsibility.
A high-trust relationship requires that you trust the other person and that they trust you back.
More about Richard and his work here: https://richardfagerlin.com http://www.trustologybook.com https://www.peaksol.com
Tags: Peak Solutions, consultant, author, Trustology, Richard Fagerlin, Business Trust, Leadership, Organisational Development, Culture, Corporate Culture, Business, Innovation
“Every Square-Peg Business Eventually Meets Its Round-Hole World.” - Greg Satell
On this episode author, speaker and consultant Greg Satell shares with us the principles of his latest book: Mapping Innovation. In this show we discuss:
How Einstein, Darwin and Fleming needed more than their individual genius to bring their ideas to life Why innovation fails A better understanding of innovation by dispelling myths How Blockbuster, Kodak and others were well aware of the threats that disrupted them How Air BnB and Hotels serve different market needs New tools to frame problems How innovation in the digital age has evolved from previous times How collaboration is king Highlight that you need to re-energise your human capital not just your technological resources Why we need a personalised portfolio approach to our innovation efforts How Google, Amazon and others prepare for their eventual cash cow disruption
You can learn more about Greg here: https://www.digitaltonto.com/about/ https://www.gregsatell.com/
Today’s show is with one of the leading global writers of hard science fiction and indeed cyberfiction. He is the author of over 18 titles and what we hope is fascinating for followers of this show is the science he puts behind the fiction. As opposed to fantasy writing, science fiction is based on possible realities and that fact is often lost on many of us.
A physicist and computer scientist, he toiled in the vineyards of high tech for thirty years, as everything from engineer to senior vice president. Once suitably intoxicated, he began writing full time.
We welcome Edward M. Lerner.
The focus of this show is themes from his book: ‘Trope-ing the Light Fantastic: The Science Behind the Fiction’.
We discuss: Augmented Humanity Cyborgs Robots Genetic Therapy Brain Machine Interfaces Autonomous Weapons AI, Artificial Intelligence Super intelligence Neural Networks Dystopia The future skills of humanity What we do when everything automated
More about Edward here: https://www.edwardmlerner.com/
We are joined by relationship therapist and author of The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography Wendy Maltz.
The 14th-century Sufi poet, Hafiz wrote: “Learn to recognize the counterfeit coins that may buy you just a moment of pleasure, but then drag you for days like a broken man behind a farting camel.”
Pornography is not only an individual problem, it’s a social and cultural problem.
It is impacting many relationships, individuals and in the dawn of virtual reality pornography and easy access, it is conditioning our future generations, how they think and how they interact in society and in interpersonal relationships.
How, you may wonder, can something that isn’t a drug, isn’t an extramarital affair, isn’t actually sex with someone else, cause such devastating problems as divorce, getting fired, and not being able to get sexually aroused by a real live partner?
On this episode, we hope to help you (as a user or a partner or friend of a regular user) to:
• Understand why this is a societal and cultural problem • Understand how the porn habit is formed and how it can rewire our brains • Evaluate the impact of porn on children, society and relationships
You can find out more about Wendy and her books at: http://healthysex.com/
The business logic of the past decades no longer applies. A changed competitive world requires a new strategic question: “Where is the value being created — and destroyed — in the ecosystem in which you’re engaged, and what do you do about it?” Ralph Welborn, PhD is today’s guest. Ralph has held a variety of leadership positions, including CEO of Imaginatik, where he received the European CEO award in 2016; he has been leader of IBM’s Strategy & Transformation business in the Middle East and Africa; and senior vice president of KPMG Consulting and is also co-founder of an e-commerce company, today’s focus is his truly excellent book: Topple – The End of the Firm-Based Strategy and Rise of New Models for Explosive Growth. Ralph will share specific lessons and insights for every sized organization to make sense of the changed competitive environment, including: What is your ecosystem? — Who comprises it, and what is driving the shifts in value? How, instead of pushing products, do you own a problem, meet a specific customer need and/or tackle specific friction? What are the implications of the new strategic questions on where you play and, most importantly, how you execute? What are the new capabilities critical to do so? Who and how do you engage to orchestrate capabilities to capture the new sources of value in new ways?
“I struck a match and I didn’t know how much tinder was around” – Keith Conners
At the current rate, in 2017, half a million American children will be taken to their doctors and be newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many of them will receive thoughtful and reasonable evaluations and benefit from medication. Another sizable number will be seen by casual clinicians who either bypass the child’s real problems or give in to his frustrated parents and teachers.
Some of the adolescents will be faking ADHD just to get Adderall for themselves or others. Whatever the actual breakdown, there will be 500,000 new diagnostic visits, millions of follow-ups, tens of millions of pills, and hundreds of millions in sales. Lots of business for everyone.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will soon be the most frequently diagnosed chronic condition among children, surpassing asthma. Yet research shows that ADHD can't be that prevalent.
On this week’s show, we talk to the author of ADHD Nation, acclaimed New York Times journalist, Pulitzer prize nominee Alan Schwarz.
Alan takes us behind the scenes to tell the full story of this billion-dollar industry. We talk about the history of ADHD, the history of diagnosis, the marketing of drugs and the mishandling of diagnosis. We also discuss the fake diagnosis problem where pressurized college students are taking ADHD drugs as amphetamines to get through high-pressure college exams.
You can find out more about Alan here: https://www.alanschwarz.net/
The current way of treating people at work has failed. Globally, only 30% of employees are engaged in their jobs, and in this fast-paced world, that's just not enough. The world's best companies understand this and have been quietly treating people differently for nearly two decades.
Now you can learn their secrets and discover The Engagement Bridge™ model, proven to build bottom-line value for companies through sustainable employee engagement.
Debra Corey is the author of Effective HR Communication and the co-author of "The Rebel Playbook for Employee Engagement," with the founder of Reward Gateway Glenn Elliott.
We discuss: Stats on employee engagement How new data has led to more investment in this field The Engagement Bridge™ model Open honest feedback Purpose mission values Leadership Management Job design Learning Recognition 3 underpinning elements Pay benefits Wellbeing Workspace The 5 generations in the workplace The iceberg of ignorance 4% front Line problems are known by management 9% are known by team management 74% known by managers 100% by employees
Monkey Fairness Experiment we mention is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KSryJXDpZo
You can find out more about Debra here: https://www.rewardgateway.com/blog/author/debra-corey
Tags: Future of Work, Debra Covey, Glenn Elliot, Build It, Reward Gateway, Employee Engagement, Engagement bridge model, Purpose, mission, values, Leadership, Management
Author of “The Four Pillars of Success” and DNotes Co-Founder Alan Yong Offers Insights on how to create a Digital Currency by sharing the DNotes' Vision and Strategy.
We discuss everything you need to know about the formation of digital currency from the financial crisis to the rapid rise of Bitcoin.
Alan shares the need for trust in a new industry riddled with bad actors and Ponzi schemes.
This is a must listen for novice and expert wanting to learn more about cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, bitcoin and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Learn more about Alan and Dnotes here: https://dnotesglobal.com
In this knowledge economy, we need to power our minds. To do this we must power our bodies. We live in a semi-permanent state of fight or flight, which releases cortisol as a precursor to impending danger. In turn, this causes a plethora of problems.
Matt Lovell is a disruptive thinking performance and Health Nutritionist. Body recomposition expert. His clients have included England Rugby, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and currently Reading and Bournemouth football clubs. He is an expert in corporate wellness and the founder of Aminoman nutrition and supplements.
On this episode, we look at corporate stress and how we can overcome it through a regime of diet and exercise. We look at quick fixes and long-term approaches.
Find out more about Matt here:
www.aminoman.com
www.fourweekfatloss.com
www.sportsnutritionvlog.com
If we depend on market research to dictate business decisions, today's guest explains how this is a big mistake. Market research cannot predict buying decisions because it focuses on the conscious mind, like most of our daily decisions in life and business. we make them unconsciously.
With corporate risk aversion at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that marketing professionals increasingly reach for market research to support their strategies. Then, if products and marketing campaigns fail, they blame the research.
While this episode is invaluable for all business owners and marketers – it will equally help us understand any customer better, but also understand ourselves. Today’s guest has had no hesitation in calling out a multi-billion dollar industry for its frailties and suggesting a better way. We welcome consumer behaviour expert and author of the best-seller ‘Consumerology: The Truth about Consumers and the Psychology of Shopping’, Philip Graves
We talk: Focus groups versus real life situations Why Asking Is Fruitless Brand Fails such as New Coke and The Post Office rebranding as Consignia How brands like Red Bull succeeded in face of bad focus group research Simplification and Stickiness The misattributing of consultancy spend The importance of the entrepreneurial gut feeling The importance of Social proof The biases that sway our decisions The AFECT Model Analysis (of behavioural data) Frame (of mind) “Environment” “Covert study” “Timeframe”
You can find out more about Philip including where to buy his book here: http://philipgraves.net/
Soft Skills have become the new hard skills, yet we have to seek out education in these skills. In an increasingly tech-driven world, soft skills are even more necessary.
President of PDS Tech and multiple author and martial artist Cash Nickerson shares how to become a more confident and effective negotiator, listener, speaker, and leader using the way of the Samurai.
The martial arts skills of the Samurai revolve around politeness, self-control, and honesty. By using these traits as business strategies, you will develop an especially powerful tool for dealing with the subtle attacks we often face from colleagues, clients, and others competing for control, eager to succeed at our expense.
We discuss specific pitfalls and specially designed exercises to improve all of your interpersonal interactions. Cash Nickerson draws upon more than thirty years of experience in human resources, the workforce, and his training in martial arts to offer expert instruction to help anyone eager to be more successful.
You can find out more about Cash here: http://cashnickerson.com/
Most of us struggle with our attention, but more important is that we struggle to improve that attention. We welcome Joanna Jast author of "Laser-Sharp Focus. A No-Fluff Guide to Improved Concentration, Maximised Productivity and Fast-Track to Success".
We discuss: What is focus, it has many meanings depending on context? How does focus work? The silver bullet myth to focus the 2 types of attention: Automatic attention (8-12 seconds and Intentional attention Distraction logs? Distraction patterns How Motivation is short lived Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation Setting up a focus system Environment Workspace Taking control of tech Technology Sleep - Sleep dept, recommended sleep, negative effects etc Exercise Managing energy not time
Find out more about Joanna here: http://www.theshapeshiftersclub.com/about
From rogues to role models: Be More Pirate reveals the radical strategies of Golden Age pirates, and updates them into clear solutions for making your mark on the 21st Century.
Be More Pirate draws parallels between the strategy and innovation of legends like Henry Morgan with modern-day rebels, like Elon Musk, Malala and Blockchain, and reveals how to apply their tactics to life and work today.
Social entrepreneur and author Sam Conniff Allende shares the parallels and the principles we can draw to make a difference in our world today for the generations of tomorrow.
Sam shares the 5 key principles practised by pirates, which we can use today: Rebel - stand up to status quo Rewrite - bend and rewrite rules Reorganise - collaborate to achieve scale Redistribute - fairness, share power Retell - weaponise your story to establish and spread their legacy
Sam leaves us with the profound message of C.S. Lewis “Good and evil increase at compound interest. That’s why the little decisions we make every day are of infinite importance. the smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may go on to victories you never dreamed of”.
You can find out more about Sam and the book here: https://www.samconniff.com/ https://www.bemorepirate.com/ http://livity.co.uk/
Gib Bulloch is an award-winning social intrapreneur, who consults, writes and speaks on topics relating to the role of business in society.
Gib believes passionately in the power of business to change the world and in the power of the individual to change the world of business.
Gib founded and scaled Accenture’s global "not-for-loss" consulting business, ADP.
He left Accenture in 2016 to explore new ways of supporting purpose-driven insurgencies within the corporate world.
We discuss: The Challenge of Status Quo Driving change from within organisations Corporate Stress Corporate Mental Bullying Social Change
You can find out more about Gib here: http://www.gibbulloch.com/about/ You can find out about the Circle of Young Intrapreneurs here; www.circleofyi.com
So much passes us by, unnoticed. We multi-task, switch between screens, work faster. When was the last time you paused to consider a beautifully made object or stunning natural landscape? Yet this is when our spirits lift, our soul is restored.
In this show entrepreneur, author and speaker Alan Moore invites us to rethink not only what we produce -whether it’s a website, a handmade chair, or a business- but how and why. We discuss examples from Alan’s book "Do Design - Why Beauty is Key to Everything”.
We discuss: Purpose and meaning in business How younger generations are driving change How Artificial intelligence can be harnessed for good A new hope for humanity How beauty and meaning can change the output of anything How Innovation should embrace failure
You can find out more about Alan here: http://beautiful.business/
“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” Steve Jobs
We are forever in a rush In a high-tech volatile society, we barely have time to enjoy our lives and we tolerate tired joyless states. We talk to the pioneer of energy psychiatry Judith Orloff M.D.
Judith is a psychiatrist, an empath and intuitive healer, and is on the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty.
She synthesises the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting edge knowledge of intuition, energy, and spirituality. Judith also specialises in treating empaths and highly sensitive people in her private practice.
She passionately believes that the future of medicine involves integrating all this wisdom to achieve total wellness.
Dr. Orloff’s work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah and USA Today.
We talk about recognising energy vampires, energy zones, diversity, innovation, tuning in to our intuition and some tips for us to use in the workplace to avoid workaholism and burnout.
You can find out more about Judith and her books here: https://drjudithorloff.com/
We live in a world of unprecedented disruption. But we are all born of the sun, and travelling towards it. How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci is a guidebook, inspired by one of history’s great souls, for that journey.
This book is an invitation to breathe the vivid air, to feel the fire in your heart’s centre, and the full flowering of your spirit. We welcome specialist in innovation and creativity, founder of The High Performance Learning Center and author of 15 books, Michael J. Gelb.
We talk about the seven DaVinci principles and some exercises to hone these skills and how we might introduce them for a more satisfying life Curiosita Demonstrationj Sensationi Svumato Arte Scienza Corporalita Connectioni
Youncan find out more about Michael J. Gelb here: https://michaelgelb.com/
“Someone once told me the definition of hell; on your last day on earth, the person you could have become will meet the person you became.”
We often go through life doing stuff, often without assessing is it the right stuff, we don’t even do stuff for ourselves and we end up wondering what we could have done in our lives.
Globally, not having enough time is a cause of immense stress. Today’s show is dedicated to shining a light on how we could better manage our time and focus on what is important.
Our guest is internationally recognised expert on time investment and author of ‘How to invest your time like money” Elizabeth Grace Saunders
We talk: Symptoms of poor time management The psychology behind our issues The ways we can recognise where we are going wrong The framework of how to manage our time The routines for recurring time costs and much more
You can find out about Elizabeth and her books here: https://reallifee.com/
We live in a world where the art of communication has become more important than ever, yet very few of us are taught how to communicate.
Joel Schwartzberg is a strategic communications trainer. The biggest obstacle he's come across—one that connects directly to nervousness, stammering, rambling, an epic fail is that most speakers and writers don't have a point.
They typically have just a title, a theme, a topic, an idea, an assertion, a catchphrase, or even something much less.
This show is about how to identify your point, leverage it, stick to it, and sell it, and train others to turn their biggest fear into their greatest strength, and be the best champions of their greatest ideas.
You can find out about Joel and his work here: https://www.joelschwartzberg.net/gettothepoint
Tags: Get to The Point, author, strategic communications trainer, Joel Schwartzberg, Communications, Writing training, MC training, speaking training, innovation show, Aidan McCullen
Creative People Must Be Stopped: 6 Ways We Kill Innovation (Without Even Trying) with author David A. Owens, Professor for the Practice of Management and Innovation and Faculty Director, VU Accelerator-Summer Business Institute
If you pick up a book on innovation or creativity, it is often written from an expertise-in-one-area perspective. This isolates other elements which may be much more relevant to your challenge.
Professor David Owens has written this accessible book for everyone breaking the silos of discipline to give a rounded framework useful to all fields. This is a must listen for corporate innovators, leaders and innovators of any kind.
We discuss: The six constraints of innovation. The challenges of silos How we are constrained individually, in groups and in society. The challenges of expertise and the opportunities of true diverse thinking.
You can find out more about David and his work here: https://creativepeoplemustbestopped.com/ You can buy his book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-People-Must-Stopped-Innovation/dp/1118002903/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
“A great many college-educated, white-collar workers are going to discover that their jobs, too, are squarely in the sights as software automation and predictive algorithms advance rapidly in capability.” - Martin Ford
Martin Ford is a futurist and the author of the New York Times bestselling "Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future" (winner of the 2015 Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award and translated into more than 20 languages) and "The Lights in the Tunnel: Automation, Accelerating Technology and the Economy of the Future," as well as the founder of a Silicon Valley-based software development firm. He has over 25 years experience in the fields of computer design and software development. He holds a computer engineering degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and an MBA degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
We talk: The perfect storm of technology, climate change and technological unemployment The automation wave Automation replacing human brains as well as brawn Exponential Growth and Moore's Law Universal Basic Income Job Stagnation Economic Singularity Technological Unemployment His upcoming book 'Architects of the Artifical Intelligence Revolution'
“It is time we focus less on our hardware and more on our humanware.” - Larry D. Rosen PhD. Dr Larry Rosen is the best-selling author of multiple books including ones we will talk about today: iDisorder and The Distracted Mind, which touch on the disorders we are experiencing, amplified by technology and why we are behaving the way we do.
We talk:
The state of distraction
The increasing anxiety experienced
The multitude of scientific studies on attention spans iDisorders and how anxiety has surpassed depression and the no.1 disorder for the youth
Why we keep checking our phones
The tools and strategies to counteract poor attention and focus
Sleep deprivation and sleep debts
How napping is not enough
How our brain works and how it flushes toxic chemicals
Strategies to sleep better
Music can help us calm down
How psychological problems form in technology
The attention economy and social networks
How parents can counteract iDisorders in their children
How parents can counteract their own iDisorders
The effect of first-person shooter games on the mind
The multitasking myth Instant gratification in children
The challenge of single screening
The current challenge of focus
More about Larry Rosen and his books here: http://drlarryrosen.com/topics/books/
Talks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivyQtk-5OZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0OqA0pmAag&t=2s
Psychology Today Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/larry-d-rosen-phd
Space Elevators, Asteroid Mining, Buckets of programmable matter, à la carte physical features and printable houses. We are joined by authors of 'Soonish', Dr Kelly and Zach Weinersmith.
Dr Kelly Weinersmith works in the BioSciences department at Rice University, and is the co-host of; Science . . . Sort Of, a top-rated science podcast. Her research has been featured in the Atlantic, National Geographic and BBC World.
Zach Weinersmith is the creator of the popular webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. His work has also been featured in a variety of publications, including the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, Slate and Forbes.
In this action-packed show, we talk about: Space elevators Asteroid mining Fusion Power Programmable matter Ethical questions Buckets of stuff Inexpensive Construction Robots v humans 3D Printed houses Synthetic Biology Genetics DNA manipulation Crisper cast 9 Made to order looks for your kids J Craig Venter Brain Interfaces Improving memory and cognitive ability
Find out more about Kelly and Zach here: http://www.weinersmith.com/ https://smbc-comics.com/soonish/
Experience is the new battlefield. Satisfaction is not enough anymore. Customer experience is the main driver of future loyalty and will turn your customers into raving fans.
Our guest is Chief Xperience Officer (CXO) and Managing Partner at Solutions Unlimited. He is the author of the wonderful book Start Reverse. In this must-listen chat,
Andre tells us about the philosophy of starting in reverse, of flipping marketing on its head to become “customering”. Customering means starting with the customer every touchpoint of your brand. Andre tells us this means empowering your people and including them as main vehicles to the customer.
We talk experience economy, in-store experience, business as theatre, leaders as directors and workers as cast members.
We chat about the purpose economy, including how we must have our own personal purpose to align with that of an organisation.
Andre tells us about EPIC leadership, reverse leadership, game-changing brands, game-changer principles and thinking in 5D. This is an awesome interview.
"There are no markets; there are only customers! Therefore, we must stop marketing in all of its manifestations. Think reverse and start customering.”
Find out about Andre and the book here: http://startreverse.com/product/reverse-journey-book-2/
Psychologist, Speaker, Consultant and Author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace and Sync or Swim Dr Paul White shares the keys to authentically and effectively communicating appreciation in the workplace.
In this ear-opening chat, we realise how we can improve our company by changing our language.
We look at the problems, there are a lot of them: 90% of American Companies have a recognition programme Yet, most workers receive no recognition! The No.1 reason people leave their jobs is not feeling appreciated 67% say more motivated by praise than anything else Labour turnover is one of the significant causes of declining productivity and sagging morale Visible costs to turnover: Termination Advertising Recruitment Candidate travel Interviews Assignment Orientation Relocation
More importantly, we explore the solutions with the 5 languages of appreciation: Words of Affirmation Quality Time Acts of Service Tangible gifts Physical Touch
Enjoy and find out more about Dr Paul White here: http://www.drpaulwhite.com/
Here is the post Paul mentioned during the show: http://www.appreciationatwork.com/blog/colleague-easily-offended/
With innovation, there’ll always be more failures than successful innovations. When it comes to our own innovation efforts, we focus on the outlier; we turn a blind eye. We think we are different; we are sure our ideas will succeed. Larry shares a framework and some practical concepts on how to give innovation the best chance to succeed in any organisation.
Larry Osborne is a senior and teaching pastor at North Coast Church, acclaimed as one of the most influential and innovative churches in America. Under his leadership, the church has grown from 128 to over 12,000 on a weekend.
With Larry’s success with innovating in a traditional organisation, many leading CEOs and organisation sought out his formula. On this show, we discuss that formula.
Larry's books include Sticky Teams, Sticky Church, Sticky Leaders, Mission Creep, and today’s focus Innovation's Dirty Little Secret: Why Serial Innovators Succeed Where Others Fail.
Whitney Johnson is a CEO Advisor, Thinkers50 Management Thinker and author of ‘Dare, Dream, Do’, ‘Disrupt Yourself’ and ‘Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve’.
Only 33% of people in the USA and 15% Worldwide are engaged in the workplace.
We discuss how great leaders can manage their people like a portfolio, they develop their people by enabling them to learn, leap and repeat.
We discuss how organisations can build an ecosystem where people will disrupt themselves in the short-term for the growth of the organisation in the long term. In this great chat, we discuss some exemplars of personal and organisational disruption.
Whitney shares the principles of personal disruption which we can apply to ourselves to lead more exciting and meaningful careers and lives.
You can find out more about Whitney, her books and the “Disrupt Yourself” podcast at the following links: https://whitneyjohnson.com/ https://whitneyjohnson.com/books/ https://whitneyjohnson.com/disrupt-yourself-podcast/
We are at a rare juncture in time where the future is up for grabs and the following realms are in a state of upheaval: Environment Economics Society Education Politics Technology
“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, others build windmills” - Chinese Proverb
This book and this innovation show are about windmills and the people who are building them.
We talk about the heroes of innovation and disruption, those people sacrificing so much to make the World a better place: Jamie Heywood’s nonprofit PatientsLikeMe portal – modelled after dating sites and his fight to find a cure for ALS after his brother Stephen contracted and died from the illness.
Samir Brahmachari, India’s highest ranking scientist who is fighting for a cure to fight antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis. TB kills 4,000 per day worldwide and 1 person per minute in India. There hasn’t been a front-line drug since 1970.
We talk about Dr Erika Syger who was suffering death threats for her drive to disrupt and implement new food systems. We discuss Peter Dearman’s “liquid air” engine, which brings food refrigeration to the developing world.
We talk about the energy trilemma and the clash between environmentalists and fossil fuel lobbyists. We discuss the great story of former professional basketball player Reinhard Koch and Mayor Peter Vadasz and the town of Güssing, Austria, which experienced a massive revival when it went green.
We mention the case of “Open Utility” and James Johnson who was inspired by Ethernet co-director Bob Metcalfe and built a smart grid based Ethernet, an uber for energy.
Ashley Atkinson and KGD (keep growing Detroit), which uses “urban farming” to achieve urban renewal.
In education, we talk about Carl Jarvis and how he turned around one of the UK’s worst-performing schools in spite of the education system who bullied him.
In politics, we mention Maria Ines Naha and Fernando Pimental of Brazil and the idea of participatory budgeting, where citizens decide where the budget is assigned.
You can find out more about Mark Stevenson and his books here: https://markstevenson.org/
John Warrillow is the creator of The Value Builder System™, a statistically proven methodology for improving a company’s value by up to 71%.
We talk about the many pitfalls facing companies including “The Owner’s Trap”, where the revenue cannot grow beyond the owner’s time. We talk about how businesses falter because of over-exuberance by the entrepreneur owner and how this leads to employee churn.
John demystifies many issues around possible acquisition. We talk about how to position your company to look attractive by a likely acquirer, but in doing so make it a better business for yourself. We talk about making it a more compelling business for customers and even the tweaks that should be made to language surrounding your business.
John is the author of the bestselling book Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, which was recognised by both Fortune and Inc Magazine as one of the best business books.
Built to Sell has been translated into four languages. John’s latest book, The Automatic Customer: Creating A Subscription Business In Any Industry was released in February 2015. Before starting The Value Builder System™,
John started and exited four companies, including a quantitative market research business that was acquired by The Corporate Executive Board (NYSE: CEB) in 2008.
Web www.builttosell.com www.valuebuildersystem.com www.theautomaticcustomer.com
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Dale Archer M.D. is a Psychiatrist and Founder/CEO of The Institute for Neuropsychiatry and NYT bestselling author of two great books: ‘The ADHD Advantage’ and ‘Better than Normal’.
We talk to Dale about how ADHD can be a huge advantage if we society reframes ADHD-ers to see it as an advantage and not a sickness. We talk about the perfect storm of overdiagnosis, the profits from ADHD medication and trigger-happy prescriptions of ADHD drugs.
We talk about how the ADHD brain works and is challenged by our one-size-fits-all education system.
We talk about the ADHD gifts of resilience, “Bingo-Brain, non-linear thinking and multi-tasking.
Dale shares some tips for parents of ADHD-ers and we celebrate some of the heroes of ADHD.
You can find out more about Dale Archer and his work, including where to buy his books here: http://drdalearcher.com/
From Buddhist monks to the early stages of psychology, attention has been deemed a vital element of success.
In a world vying for our attention, if we can become masters of this attention, we can lead happier more present lives.
Dr Joseph Cardillo is this week’s guest. He is a martial artist, doctor and author of: ’Body Intelligence - Harness Your Body's Energies for Your Best Life’, ‘The Five Seasons’, ‘Your Playlist Can Change Your Life’, ‘Be Like Water’, ‘Bow to Life’ and the focus of today’s show Can I Have Your Attention? How to Think Fast, Find Your Focus and Sharpen Your Concentration’.
We explore some of the attention building exercises and processes outlined in his book and how we can reset our increasing attention deficit. We discuss how we can maximise our attention at work, in key moments where we are about to “lose our mind”.
We discuss how we can give our children the tools for better sleep as well as ourselves. We touch on how we can be victims of unintentional bias. Finally, Joseph emphasises the merits of meditation and the myriad benefits it can give us.
You can find out more about Joe and find all his books here: http://www.josephcardillo.com/book-products/
We speak with Andrew Keen, the pioneer of calling into question the impact of technology and the resulting new business models on society. He has been called a luddite and a technological Antichrist for calling out such concerns. Today, no-one calls him that today.
He is the author of the fantastic books: 'The Cult of the amateur' 'Digital Vertigo' 'The Internet is Not the Answer' and the focus of our chat: 'How to Fix The Future'
Andrew’s book "How to Fix the Future" outlines a map of how we might approach the future of humanity amidst a world of ai, technology, algorithm and tech behemoths. Andrew looks at how humanity has overcome huge change in the past and how we can use what we have learned in the past to fix the future.
We explore: Legal regulation, where innovation and regulation are symbiotic. Andrew discusses some of the exemplars of regulation and how we can learn from them. We also discuss governments driving change such as Estonia, Singapore and even China. Innovators and innovation diving change The role of consumers and social responsibility, where consumers shape society with their needs. Philanthropists, non-profits and committed change makers like Edward Snowden. Education and our roles as parents, teachers and educators of every kind.
You can find more about Andrew and where to buy his books here: http://www.ajkeen.com/how-to-fix-the-future/
The anti-bullying movement has been full throttle for 18 years since Columbine shooting in 1999. The efforts to stop students from becoming victims of bullying have been solely focused on changing the world around the victim to create a less hostile environment. This has failed.
Brooks Gibbs has flipped the approach to bullying and empowers victims to be emotionally resilient so they are not hurt in the first place. This is a simple solution to a complex problem and the only approach that can keep children from killing themselves or others in retaliation.
So we will be contrasting a direct versus indirect approach to help kids. A legal versus psychological approach.
More on brooks here: https://www.brooksgibbs.com/ and his programme here: https://brooks-gibbs.mykajabi.com/store/97335cvs
Friederike Fabritius, M.S., is a trained neuropsychologist, a certified coach, a popular keynote speaker, an internationally recognized management consultant, and author of The Leading Brain. She is an expert in the field of Neuroleadership.
We discuss strategies to improve our lives by understanding how to maximise the brain. This great conversation includes thoughts on sleep, exercise, brain training, meditation, ageing, children and technology and much more.
You can find out more about Friederike and her work and where to by the book here: https://www.fabulous-brain.com/
https://www.fabulous-brain.com/the-leading-brain
Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of six books including his most recent Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller, Finish: Give yourself the gift of done.
For over 20 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples.
He speaks internationally and was named amidst the INC. top 100 leadership speakers. We discuss how one of the biggest blockers to our success is our perfectionism.
We explore ways to change this and help us achieve our goals and challenge our excuses. We discuss traits of exceptional leaders and we look at how we might maximise our work practices to work for us.
To find out more about John, his books, talks, blog and speaking see here: https://acuff.me/
Steve Waddell is founder and CEO of Nasoni. Steve is disrupting a very mature market, this is the first functional change to the faucet in over 80 years. Steve shares his mindset, his background, his challenges and his motivation. This show is very useful for anyone who wants to understand bootstrapping a physical product from everything from patent to prototype.
You can find out more here: https://nasoni.com/ https://vimeo.com/249864698 https://nasoni.com/pages/what-else-can-fontanina-be-used-for
David Gluckman is the common denominator of so many brands we know and love. Kerrygold butter, Baileys Irish Cream, Smirnoff Black, Le Piat D’or and many more.
We discuss his book That shit will never sell through the lens of the lessons it imparts. We discuss the best ways to sell ideas.
We discuss the best ways to deliver ideas. We discuss new product development and how to get them over the line. David shares some of his failures and the lessons learned and the ones that got away.
You can find out more about the book and David here: http://www.thatshitwillneversell.com/
You can read his Linkedin articles reference on the show here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/marketing-success-requires-appetite-risk-david-gluckman
The story of the ship mender is here: https://atkinsbookshelf.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/the-parable-of-the-ship-mechanic/
On this week’s show, we discuss how goods and services are no longer enough. How competing on price alone will kill your business.
We discuss how we need to move beyond designing the thing to designing the experience of the thing.
We discuss how business is a theatre and how employees should be cast members. How employees shift from task mindset to experience mindset, it is no longer about a task but how the task is done.
We discuss how staging experience means the customer is the products and how merchandise is part of the experience and not the product at all.
Joe paints a picture of the landscape and we differentiate Commodities /Goods /Services /Experiences.
Amazon books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/B.-Joseph-Pine/e/B001JP9UY2/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_6?qid=1517360950&sr=1-6
Thoughts page of Joe’s posts: https://strategichorizons.com/books-and-ideas/thoughts/ The Experience Economy Expert Certification class to be held August 6-10 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
https://strategichorizons.com/learn-and-engage/public-events/certification/ New HBR Article Shoppers Need a Reason to Go to Your Store — Other Than Buying Stuff
Smartbox is the European leader in experience gifts and offers unique experiences to create unforgettable memories. Ex-Apple Senior Executive John Perkins shares his story and why he sees Smartbox on the crest of a wave.
We talk experience economy, the gifting market and company culture.
More here www.smartbox.com
In this great chat, we discuss every aspect of creativity from personal energy to organisational energy. From personal purpose to aligning the purpose of the organisation. We talk how our brains can be our enemy and our liberators. We touch on how we can enable our inner genius and once again be confident in being who we truly are. Chris is determined to inject energy and more humanity back into business and into life.
You can find out more about Chris and his books here: https://uppingyourelvis.com/books
The app is here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-up!-app/id1147350401?ls=1&mt=8
The Ted Talk is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HfWX8OMlEc
Sketchnoting creator Mike Rohde joins us to inform us how sketchnoting can lead to more creativity, more enjoyable work experiences and could help the education system.
We discuss Mike’s journey to becoming the Godfather of sketchnoting. We look at how it helps us in our note taking in work, school and at conferences. We explore how it might help liberate different thinkers and add to the much need revolution in the education sector.
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Jill Whalen is author Victim of Thought: Seeing Through the Illusion of Anxiety Jill shares her new understanding of life, which has caused decades of anxiety and addictions to simply melt away.
We discuss this new understanding in the context of business and life, by understanding that we are not victims of other people and experiences, but we have been simply victims of thought allows us to liberate ourselves and become happier and more peaceful. You can find out more about Jill here: http://whatdidyoudowithjill.com/ Her online course is here: http://whatdidyoudowithjill.com/explore-illusion-of-me/ The book is here: Victim of Thought: Seeing Through the Illusion of Anxiety
We speak to authors and entrepreneurs Howard Finger and Joel Geschman. The Mindful Entrepreneur is a book that synthesises a wealth of business knowledge while telling the true story of what it is really like to be an entrepreneur. It tells the true story of existing entrepreneur and guest on this week’s show Howard Finger. Howard is CEO and founder of Vinciworks. Mapping the story from near bankruptcy to success we are exposed to Howard’s transformative journey. This includes the turning point of his meeting with co-author and guest on the show Joel Gerschman. Joel is a leading coach and educator in the field of business growth, management and leadership. We also learn of Howard’s personal transformation with his meeting and mentorship by Aryeh Goldman. Aryeh has dedicated his life to helping his students and clients actualise their potential. If you want to hear some practical, real-life, hard-hitting advice this is the show for you. If you are an entrepreneur at your wit’s end, this is the show for you. If you want to transform your business and your life, (including your personal life) this is the show for you. You can learn more about the book here: http://mindfulentrepreneur.co/the-book/ You can buy the book here: http://a.co/3N2Aw9q Joel is here: http://mindfulentrepreneur.co/ Howard is here: http://www.vinciworks.com Aryeh is here: http://www.amindfuljew.com/
Jeff Kreisler is the co-Author of the awesome "Dollars And Sense: How We Misthink Money and How To Spend Smarter" with Dan Ariely.
In a world where people are talking about crypto and digital currencies, we look at the real psychology of money and why and how we spend it.
Jeff Kreisler and Dan Ariely brilliantly give us some great pointers on how we can avoid the many pitfalls and psychological traps behind our spending habits and behaviours.
Money is the top reason for divorce, the number one cause of stress for people and we are demonstrably worse at all kinds of problem-solving when we have money problems on our minds. Money has changed the human condition as much as any other advance—as much as the printing press, the wheel, electricity, and al the tech advances we are now seeing
We look at several of the biases and forces at play behind our financial choices and lack thereof, we discuss the following: Opportunity cost neglect and Alternatives We absolutely must, consciously or not, consider opportunity costs every time we use money. We should consider the alternatives we are giving up by choosing to spend money now.
The endowment effect, The Ikea effect, Loss Aversion Emotional Accounting; Anchoring Gateway Drugs Virtual Ownership Retirement savings Fairness and effort, Anchoring, Payments, Frictionless. Painless. Thoughtless, The pain of paying, Language and how it affects what we pay.
More about Jeff and where to find his books and his speaking opportunities here: http://www.jeffkreisler.com/
Jon Chou is CEO of The Bee Token. The Bee Token is The Future of Home Sharing. The Bee Token team is made up of former employees from Google, Facebook, Uber, and Civic reimagining the sharing economy.
Beenest is the home sharing platform for hosts to list their homes and for guests to find accommodation. Beenest rewards users with network incentives, commission-free transactions, and security unrivalled in the home sharing industry.
On this week’s show, we delve into what Ethereum is, what decentralisation is and how a company could disrupt a disruptor using The Blockchain.
Find out more https://www.beetoken.com/
We talk everything from creativity, the law of attraction, setting goals, living life to the fullest and how we can unlock our inner innovation.
Links to Pam: www.pamgrout.com Ted Talk https://youtu.be/1VCrPvvohGk Books: https://www.amazon.com/Pam-Grout/e/B001HCWQX4/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1514653824&sr=8-1
Dr Srini Pillay. Srini is CEO of NeuroBusiness group and part-time assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
He is Author of 'Think Less, Learn More’ In this fantastic chat, we discuss how individuals can harness their inner creativity through a series of easy to do daily rituals.
Dr Srini Pillay shares some of the tools he had developed to unleash our innovation.
We discuss how and why individuals can become more innovative, more creative, happier and less stressed. We discuss how corporations can embrace the true diversity of thought. We discuss how leaders can harness vision to create better organisations. We discuss the mindset behind the law of attraction and why it works when done properly.
More on Srini here: https://drsrinipillay.com/
GDPR is a Tidal wave headed for the digital media ecosystem. All data brokers and publishers who make margins based on personal data will be affected. This includes Global giants such as Facebook and Google. Websites are leaking personal data to unwarranted parties. Consenting audiences will be tiny compared to what we have today. The transition to non-personal data is the answer.
This week’s guest is Dr Johnny Ryan, Head of Ecosystem for PageFair. Johnny is currently focussing on GDPR, the ePrivacy Regulation, and media sustainability. Johnny is also the author of “A History of the Internet and the Digital Future”. Johnny breaks down what GDPR means in general and more specifically for digital publishers of all types. He discusses the pitfalls and the solutions.
Shane Reilly is co-founder of Moyee Coffee in Ireland with Killian Stokes. Moyee Coffee is a social business supplying Ethiopian speciality coffee to offices, independent retailers and online subscribers since September 2016.
Their approach to changing the coffee industry is called FairChain, which is about leaving more value, profit and jobs in coffee-producing countries like Ethiopia.
Since the early November, Moyee has been running a pilot project in Ethiopia with blockchain pioneers bext360 to prove more than ever that coffee is capable of leading the way to a more honest, fairer society.
The first ‘block’ in the chain has already begun and you can follow real-time payments to Ethiopian farmers for their coffee cherries.
This is nothing less than a revolution and the start of a project that will bring an unprecedented level of transparency in a profoundly unfair industry.
The bext360 blockchain project will mean by next year all Moyee’s coffee will be fully blockchain-traceable from the washing station in Ethiopia to our retail and office customers in Europe.
Vince tells us how Blockchain will act like a canvas to connect the World, like a giant brain. We discuss the many benefits of a connected World built on this new technology. Vince gives us a plethora of fantastic examples where we will see Blockchain realise its potential. We discuss the blockers to adoption, some possible routes of how to begin. We discuss accountability, transparency and trust and how the World of business will dramatically change. Fascinating listen, worth the time investment. http://www.brightlands.com http://techruption.org/ www.LockChain.co
Nathan Waters is the founder of Peerism, a blockchain-based economic protocol which aims to solve job automation and wealth inequality via skill tokens, proof-of-skill and matching paid work to tokenized skill levels. He is a futurist, entrepreneur and social decentralist. He also founded and organises one of the largest Ethereum meetups in the world SydEthereum and the largest independent hackathon in Australia Hackagong. http://peerism.org https://medium.com/peerism/blockchain-commons-the-end-of-all-corporate-business-models-3178998148ba http://sydethereum.com
Don is a leading Global authority on the impact of technology on business and society. He has authored over 15 books, including Wikinomics, The Digital Economy, Digital Capital, Growing up Digital, the Naked Corporation, Radical Openness and Blockchain Revolution We talk a little about Don and his ethos and how he has overcome adversity to change over the years.
We talk about his phenomenal 2008 “Wikinomics - Mass Collaboration” Don tells us how technology changes the way society functions and how collaboration is an engine of the new economy.
We talk Decentralisation, Blockchain v middlemen, banks, governments, smart contract, establishing trust, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. We talk how bank systems exclude poorer nations, prohibitive costs and complex systems and how Blockchain can reduce corruption and improve contracts. 70% of the world has no enforceable claim to the land they own and this can be fixed. We talk Imogen Heap and music payments and copyright.
We talk about data issues and how you own your own identity, you could rent data to an advertiser for example. Blockchain and smart contracts can enable many smaller players to play just like the internet liberated people from the printing press.
For more on Don’s latest work see: http://dontapscott.com/ For more on his Blockchain Research institute, see https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/
For Don’s books see: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Don-Tapscott/e/B0045AJUQ6/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1512690802&sr=8-1
For Don’s Ted talks see: https://www.ted.com/speakers/don_tapscott Twitter: @dtapscott
Should we fire top talent if they are killing our workplace? What will it do to the rest of the team? Will it kill your business? Will it kill morale? Or will it be the best decision you ever made? We talk to software architect and technical collaboration leader at UCLA, Jonathan Solórzano-Hamilton. Jonathan wrote a blog post that took the world by storm where he told us of his experience in letting go the top talent and with that the toxic attitude that talent brought to the workplace. Links: https://medium.freecodecamp.org/we-fired-our-top-talent-best-decision-we-ever-made-4c0a99728fde https://medium.freecodecamp.org/@peachpie
Are you operating in a toxic workplace? Is your boss a narcissist? Do you have a black walnut tree in your midst? Is it worth risking your health for financial gain? Do you know what to do? We are joined by Dr. Paul White, psychologist, speaker, consultant and author whose passion is “making work relationships work.” For over 20 years, he has assisted businesses, government agencies, schools and non-profit agencies. Paul talks to us about the challenges of a toxic workplace and how we can deal with it.
Links to buy the book and more: http://www.appreciationatwork.com/rise-above-toxic-work-environment-workplace-quiz/
We talk about how to get the boss to buy into new ideas. Jim Detert is a Global expert in this field. Organizations do not prosper unless middle managers have the confidence to identify and champion change. Getting buy-in is key. Jim identifies the problems faced by so many corporate innovators, intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs in residence. He then discusses his frameworks on how to circumnavigate so many blockers to enable much-needed change and innovation. We also discuss how leaders can create the conditions for such recommendations to be made from simple changes in where ideation happens to how they mingle with their teams.
Check out some excellent articles by Jim and his research partners Ethan Burris and Susan Ashford: https://hbr.org/2015/01/get-the-boss-to-buy-in https://hbr.org/2016/01/can-your-employees-really-speak-freely
What ways could people have escaped from the Titanic? How can we unlock talent in gifted people who are framed as less? We explore how we can be fixed in our mindsets and how there are techniques to unlock their thinking.
We discuss a new kind of school and approach with Eagle Hill School.
We discuss how AI and humanity can co-operate for even better results than working separately.
We talk to "Captain Sideways" a.k.a. Dr. Tony McCaffrey, CTO, Innovation Accelerator, Inc. and Director of Entrepreneurial Studies at Eagle Hill School.
Harvard Business Review magazine article: Find Innovation Where You Least Expect It https://hbr.org/2015/12/find-innovation-where-you-least-expect-it
Harvard Business Review video on BrainSwarming: https://hbr.org/video/3373616535001/brainswarming-because-brainstorming-doesnt-work
Harvard Business Review blog: Why We Can’t See What’s Right in Front of Us https://hbr.org/2012/05/overcoming-functional-fixednes
Company: Innovation Accelerator, Inc. https://www.innovationaccelerator.com/
BrainSwarming Software: https://brainswarming.io/
Video of a Solution to Reducing Concussions in American Football Players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ERssjWAI2s
Captain Sideways comic strip. The Captain teaches youth how to be more innovative by looking at things from unusual perspectives (i.e., sideways). https://sidewaysdiary.weebly.com/blog/1st-comic-strip
Link to paper mathematically proving that there is a limit to how innovative a computer can be. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0890060416000524
Here is a brief summary of the proof on Axios.com. https://www.axios.com/theres-a-limit-to-computer-creativity-2427178561.html
We talk to two founders. CEO of Coindrum Lukas Decker tells us of Coindrum, which provides airport self-service units that turn leftover coins into duty-free vouchers worth 110% of deposits. Lukas tells us of his journey and how he had the radar on for an innovation. He discusses his mindset and how he made it all happen. http://www.coindrum.com/ Founder of Cubii Shivani Jain joins us to tell us how Cubii can help us. She tells us how ignorance can be an advantage when starting out and how her co-founders and her benefitted from the maker community and the help of others to forge Cubii. For years, we’ve been told how ‘sitting is the new smoking’ and that prolonged sitting can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, varicose veins and high blood pressure and cholesterol. Recent studies suggest active sitting could be the solution. Active sitting has numerous health benefits including better circulation, core engagement, higher energy and productivity levels and improved posture. https://mycubii.com
With founder and and author of Holacracy Brian J. Robertson.
Corporate structures are broken and rely on managerial hierarchies and organizational structures developed for the 19th and 20th century. Holacracy is a revolutionary self-management practice used by companies, like Zappos, Precision Nutrition and the David Allen Company and designed for the way business is done today.
Brian is an experienced entrepreneur, organizational pioneer, and author of the book Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World. He is most well-known for his work developing Holacracy, a self-management practice for running purpose-driven, responsive companies.
Brian currently works as a business partner at HolacracyOne, the organization he launched to steward the Holacracy practice and assist other organizations seeking to adopt it. Holacracy has been adopted by over 1,000 companies around the world to date. We talk about his background, why he pioneered Holacracy, who thrives in this system and how you can get started.
Links: https://www.holacracy.org/ Talks, Blogs, Events: https://www.holacracy.org/resources/#top Book: http://a.co/8YusiTc
On this week's innovation show we shine a light on the lack of gender balance in the workplace. Bringing balanced thinking into the workplace means different thinking, in a world craving different thinking. Representing 100% of your customers inevitably leads to innovation and breakthroughs, yet half the population is often underserved or misunderstood. In parallel, 60% of today’s global graduating classes female, yet they are entering workplaces designed for their fathers. This is not a case of fairness, when 60% of the talent and 80% of the market is female, this is no longer a diversity dimension, it’s the future! Avivah Wittenberg-Cox is CEO of the leading gender consultancy, 20-first, and a world authority on leadership, gender and business. Avivah suggests we stop Fixing the Women, and start adapting the workplace to 21st-century talent and markets. That’s where innovation lies. Right here, right now. Not on the other side of the world, or in Silicon Valley’s latest app. But sitting right there, on the other side of the kitchen table. You can find out more about Avivah, her consulting, books and keynotes here: http://20-first.com/
Dominic Frisby is a true polymath, actor, writer for MoneyWeek, presenter and author of the excellent “Life after the State”, “Let’s Talk about Tax” and “Bitcoin”. While Bitcoin is around since the financial crisis, it is misunderstood. Dominic gives us a jargon-free history of the origins of Bitcoin. He also tells us where it is headed and how so many industries will be disrupted. As always, these industries are late to react, while Dominic tells us “The horse has bolted”. If you want to understand Bitcoin and Blockchain this is well worth a listen.
Peter Himmelman is an American singer-songwriter and film and television composer from Minnesota, who formerly played in the Minneapolis indie rock band Sussman Lawrence before pursuing an extensive solo career. Peter is also the founder of Big Muse, a company which helps individuals and organizations unlock their creative potential. Peter is also the author of the best-selling "Let Me Out", a book which aims to liberate creativity and potential in individuals and organisations. On this week's show, we talk about the tools that can unleash potential, about the way corporations shackle their talent and how we as individuals can take control of their lives to release their potential.You can find out more about Peter here: http://www.peterhimmelman.com/home.php and here: http://www.bigmuse.com/ You can find his book here: http://a.co/akxm8VO You can find his albums here: https://itunes.apple.com/ie/artist/peter-himmelman/id910855
Jerry Kennelly is one of Ireland’s original tech success stories. Jerry tells us how his childhood was key to his successful mindset. We talk about his parents' business run from the home in Kerry and how their focus on craft, quality and customers informed his own working practices. He tells us of how his family built one of Ireland’s most successful regional papers “Kerry’s Eye” www.kerryseye.com, still in the family today. He tells us of how his family built one of Ireland’s most successful regional papers “Kerry’s Eye” www.kerryseye.com, still in the family today. Jerry tells us how to overcome the dark days of entrepreneurship and how focus and commitment led him to build Stockbyte, one of the world’s first royalty-free stock imagery websites. After the acquisition of Stockbyte Jerry tells us how he focused on not-for-profit ventures in entrepreneurship. While he still continues to mentor and supports the entrepreneur community Jerry co-founder Junior Entrepreneur http://www.juniorentrepreneur.ie/,a phenomenal movement to instil the mindset and practices of entrepreneurship in children at a young age. Finally, Jerry tells us of his current venture www.tweak.com, which democratizes design offering a similar model to that he built with Stockbyte and offering organizations an easy way to control and save costs on their design and creative process.
Author of 'Excellent Sheep' William Deresiewicz Bill tells us of a gaping void we have in our midst. Children are being raised to do what they think their parents want more than what they want themselves. A huge number of third level students are afraid to study what they want and instead chose subjects that are "accepted" and "expected". We talk how this originates in the home with "Tiger Parents", we discuss the problems of pressure and aimlessness on the campuses and the so-called "Stanford Duck Syndrome". We discuss the true meaning of diversity and how corporations can harness it for the future. We discuss the inequality of the education system and how it is no wonder that GroupThink is alive and well. Bill also informs us of how presidential candidates all follow the same path of education. Finally, Bill offers some sound advice to break the cycle so we stop producing 'Excellent Sheep' You can find out more about William, including how to book him for Keynote talks here. http://www.billderesiewicz.com/ You can find Bill on twitter here : https://twitter.com/WDeresiewicz
Professor Naftali Tishby is a professor of Computer Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a Global leader in machine learning research and computational neuroscience and his numerous ex-students serve at key academic and industrial research positions all over the world. In this week’s show, Naftali discusses his breakthrough in understanding how machines learn. He calls this the “bottleneck technique”. During our chat, we draw parallels in how we humans learn and the lessons we can draw from his findings in how education might work in the future. We go off on a tangent after we discuss how part of learning is forgetting. We explore the gifts of ADD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how if understood early people can harness the gifts and thrive. We discuss the future of humanity, the history of machine learning and the present of education. It is a truly fascinating listen. Professor Naftali Tishby, Computer Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, machine learning, computational neuroscience, bottleneck technique, innovation, artificial intelligence, Ai, AGI, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, ADD, ADHD
Also see: https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-theory-cracks-open-the-black-box-of-deep-learning-20170921/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLqJHjXihK8&t=15s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekUWO_pI2M8&t=1s
Imagine the possibilities, maybe we would be in a job we actually like, maybe we would have written a best-selling novel, maybe we would have written Harry Potter. What is worse, our education and often our parenting teaches kids to fear failure and to fear exploration. As we discuss on the show some kids are fearful of “going outside the lines” and this continues in life. We learn how comedian Chris Rock uses a fail fast method to win over his audiences. We learn how to use a “happiness map” and we learn lessons from pottery class. Ryan Babineaux is the author of ‘Fail Fast, Fail often’. He is CEO and founder of Happenstance Counseling http://www.happenstancecounseling.com/ Ryan is leading a Stanford research project that examines the work practices of masters in diverse fields—beer making, journalism, social entrepreneurship, engineering, long-distance running, mathematics, etc.He earned his M.Ed. in psychology and human development from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in educational psychology from Stanford University.
On this week's innovation show we talk to Hamilton Perkins the founder and CEO of HPC, the Hamilton Perkins collection. Hamilton tells us how his passion to find the perfect bag led him to create it. Not only that, this former financial consultant ensured this bag was made from recycled materials and made HPC into a B corporation, which gives back as it earns. As an extra bonus use the coupon code InnovationShow and save 10% on your first order.
We talk rainmaking, dollarisation, lessons from paperboys, why you should park out back, why you should never drink coffee on a sales call, killer sales questions, pre-call planning.
This episode is for those who are selling anything, whether it is an idea to their boss, product to their client or the idea of a new car to their partner. For over 25 years, Jeffrey Fox has been helping clients grow revenues and increase gross margins. Jeffrey is founder of Fox & Company, a management consulting firm that shows clients how to dollarize their value proposition to overcome the price objection and to shorten the sales cycle. Fox has written eleven best-selling business books that have been translated into over thirty languages Fox is the author of How to Become CEO which was on the NY Times, Business Week, Wall Street Journal, Knight-Ridder, and Amazon.com best seller lists. His books have been best sellers in France, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Russia. His book How to Become a Rainmaker was selected as one of the 100 best business books ever written. His Dollarization Discipline was selected as one of the top thirty business books of 2005. He is a popular speaker, appearing regularly before senior management groups and sales forces. Jeff is a graduate of Harvard Business School. Fox & Company is located in Chester, CT
Aaron Price is CEO and Founder of Propelify, which is an event, but more than that, it is a community. Aaron tells us how the authentic approach to events is a huge advantage. He tells us how starting events with Minimal Viable Products (Meetups) is a smart move. He tells us how involving the community from day 1 is the best way forward. Great chat with Aaron, you can sign up for Propelify Beta Community now here: https://www.propelify.com/ Ben Raffi is CEO and Founder of Growlabs, a sales force automation tool with a difference. Growlabs uses both AI and natural language processing to save the sales team time mining emails and deleting polite “go away” (P.F.O) emails by analysing sentiment. Growlabs also has an ultra clean database of emails and positions by geography, company and responsive rate. You can find out more here: www.growlabs.com
Maura Nevel Thomas is an expert on the topics of productivity, attention management, and work-life balance. She is a speaker, trainer, and author of Work Without Walls and Personal Productivity Secrets. You can find out more about Maura here maurathomas.com. We talk about our waning attention spans, how we are training ourselves to have less focus. In the current shift to a knowledge worker economy, where we do most of the work with our brains, we must protect those brains. Deep work is essential and so is the ability and environment to perform it. We talk about the workplace, open space working, email culture and personal hacks to overcome email fatigue, which accounts for half of our workdays every day. We talk about leadership understanding the outputs of knowledge work and telecommuting and what it means to the workplace and leadership.
We talk to Dr. Wendy Suzuki, PhD, author of "Happy Brain, Healthy Life", Wendy is Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Centre for Neural Science at New York University. We talk about how exercise changed the course of Wendy's life, her career and her brain. We talk about Brain Hacks and how we can all benefit from small changes for big effects. We talk about how new experiences create new synapses and brain connections and how children can get an advantage in a distraction and tech obsessed society. http://www.wendysuzuki.com/the-book/
We talk to Author, lecturer and Futurist in Residence at the Tech Foresight Practice at Imperial College, Richard Watson. We talk about the threat to deep thinking in this digital age, even though that's the last bastion for human jobs. We talk about the sex life of ideas and how ideas are formed. The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled - Plutarch 46-120AD. We talk about the benefits of free play and how children can escape flippant thinking and a reliance on screens. We talk about screenagers as multi-taskers and how that means less "deep" in their work and how they are constantly connected causing unnecessary mental stress. Despite an increase in IQ, basic reading and writing skills have deteriorated hugely. How they are mentally agile but culturally ignorant. In the workplace we talk about “Busyness” and indeed the lack of “tune-out” and sleep due to distractions and overwork. We also touch on corporate resistance to change and how it may be possible to plant new ideas in old companies and how corporations can attract new thinkers. Finally, we look at solutions for the future. You can find out more about Richard and his work here: https://nowandnext.com/who-is/ and the book is here: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Minds-Digital-Changing-Matters/dp/185788549X
We talk to Mark Emalfarb the founder and CEO of Dyadic International, Inc. a public company that trades on the OTCQX Markets under the stock symbol "DYAI". This is a phenomenal story and a truly remarkable 4 decade entrepreneurial journey. Mark was told he had rocks in his head when he helped pioneer the concept of using rocks (pumice stones) in a washing machine, the process of stonewashed jeans. When Mark looked to innovate and move to enzyme-based stonewashing, he hired a team of Russian bioengineers and biotechnology experts to develop an enzyme that could soften and fade denim using a biotechnology process that was more environmentally friendly, thus making denim more comfortable and fashionable. Through this work he discovered a Russian fungus that he nicknamed C1 which Dyadic scientists hyper accelerated C1's ability to make large amounts of low cost enzymes Dyadic sold to the blue jeans manufactures like Levi, Guess, Wrangler and others for use in the stonewash process. In December of 2015 Dyadic's industrial biotech company was acquired by DuPont for $75 million and this has allowed Dyadic to focus on what Mark describes in his interview as the final frontier. Ever the pioneer, Mark and Dyadic are now focussed on pursuing research and development collaborations, licensing arrangements and other commercial opportunities with its partners and collaborators to leverage the value and benefits of the C1 technology to help in developing and manufacturing biopharmaceuticals. In particular, as the ageing population grows in developed and undeveloped countries, Dyadic believes the C1 technology may help bring biologic drugs to market faster, in greater volumes, at lower cost, and with new properties to drug developers and manufacturers and, hopefully, improve access and cost to patients and the healthcare system, but most importantly save lives.
We talk to change maker Bibop Gresta, co-founder and chairman of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, described as a cross between a Concorde, a rail gun, and an air hockey table. Bibop tells us about his past as a teen tech whizz, managing a department of developers while a teenager in school. His subsequent stint at being a popstar and then an MTV presenter. After selling his company he moved to California in search of a mission with meaning. This meaning in fact found him, when he met his co-founder of Hyperloop Dirk Ahlborn. He is now chairman of what is dubbed the biggest startup in the world. Hyperloop was made popular after an Elon Musk white paper outlining the possibility. That vision is now being realised by Bibop and a team of visionaries, scientists and contributors from all over the world. Hyperloop is always looking for collaborators and more can be found on this movement on www.hyperloop.global.
Barney Loehnis has a diverse rich background as a Chief Digital Officer, in digital transformation, customer experience, digital product management & integrated marketing. He gives us insight into the future of work and how data can help us make better choices in our lives.
Brian Merchant is a journalist and producer based in Los Angeles. He is editor of Motherboard, VICE’s science and technology department. Brian is also founder of Terraform, the VICE online fiction outlet, and his work has appeared in the Guardian, Slate, VICE Magazine, Salon, Fast Company, Discovery, GOOD, Paste, Grist, and beyond. Brian is author of the great book 'The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone.' Brian has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, BBC World News, NPR, and a host of other TV, radio, and livestream shows; he's spoken at SXSW Eco, NYC's Green Room, and the Social Change Institute, and was an author of Occupying Wall Street: The Inside Story of an Action that Changed America, published by OR Books.
Kim Parnell is the co-founder and Chief Evangelist of Blank - a ground-breaking technology that builds apps automatically without code, thus making app development available to everyone. She's a social media influencer, a professional speaker, a fitness enthusiast and a startup veteran with a successful exit under her belt. Her passion for Blank comes from her frustration in finding a technical partner during the early phases of her first software startup. Alongside the team at Blank, she’s working to level the playing field so that anyone with an idea and the ambition to make it happen has the tools they need to do so. We chat with Nico Bouchard, CEO and Founder of Sex Positive Diagnostics of Sex Positive Diagnostics of Macrofluidics Ltd. His biotech product is an at-home self diagnosis kit for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Nico tells us about his experience in becoming a biotech founder from his previous profession as a teacher. He also shares with us the benefits of being part of the Rebel Bio accelerator in Cork, Ireland.
Joel is founder and leader of MMM, Man Made Music is a strategic music and sound studio. MMM score entertainment and brand experiences by creating and curating soundtracks and sonic ids. Joel Beckerman is an award-winning composer and author and had the vision to set up MMM, when very few saw the value in sound. Fast forward to today and Joel is a leader in his field and his services employed by Global, forward-thinking brands. Joel is author of the great book 'The Sonic Boom: How Sound Transforms the Way We Think, Feel, and Buy'. We discuss the book, the main insights and how you can use sound to transform your brand and yourself.
We talk to Professor Barry O’Sullivan, Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics in UCC. He is also deputy president of the European Association for Artificial Intelligence (EurAI) and current SFI researcher of the year. Barry discusses the impact of Ai, we talk about the inevitable bias in data based Ai and how it is extremely important to “teach” Ai responsibly. We discuss UBI, Universal Basic Income, job automation and the societal challenge ahead.
Shep Hyken is an author, amazer and consultant on customer service. Shep began his customer amazement at the ripe age of 12 with his magic shows and tells us how some early lessons from his parents shaped his career. We talk Amazon, Netflix, Nordstrom. Shep tells us how customer amazement is a philosophy and not a thing you just do. Packed with some great anecdotes, this is a great conversation. For more on Shep and customer amazement be sure to visit www.Hyken.com and check out Shep Hyken titles such as ‘Amaze Every Customer Every Time’ The Amazement Revolution and The Cult of the Customer, all available here and listed here. Also check out Hyken.com, Shep TV and the online courses available here.
CloserIQ CEO and Founder Jordan Wan joins us to discuss how an overarching company philosophy of customer care and a service mindset drives his company to success. CloserIQ is a modern recruitment company, which matches ideal sales candidates with the right companies. CloserIQ is the career platform for technology sales professionals. As a CloserIQ user, you record an audio intro which allows you to apply for any jobs on the platform. Startup hiring managers listen to your intros and your application skips the resume pile.
Jordan focusses heavily on his own company values to drive the company to success. In this great chat Jordan tells us about how he formed the company, how he instills values and how he sees the future of sales.
Shep Hyken is an author, amazer and consultant on customer service. Shep began his customer amazement at the ripe age of 12 with his magic shows and tells us how some early lessons from his parents shaped his career. We talk Amazon, Netflix, Nordstrom. Shep tells us how customer amazement is a philosophy and not a thing you just do. Packed with some great anecdotes, this is a great conversation. For more on Shep and customer amazement be sure to visit www.Hyken.com and check out Shep Hyken titles such as 'Amaze Every Customer Every Time' The Amazement Revolution and The Cult of the Customer, all available here and listed here. Also check out Hyken.com, Shep TV and the online courses available here. Closer IQ CEO and Founder Jordan Wan joins us to discuss how an overarching company philosophy of customer care and a service mindset drives his company to success. Closer IQ is a modern recruitment company, which matches ideal sales candidates with the right companies. Jordan focusses heavily on his own company values to drive the company to success. In this great chat Jordan tells us about how he formed the company, how he instills values and how he sees the future of sales. s.
We talk about his entrepreneurial drive. His trials and tribulations with College Times and his unwavering resilience and ultimately his decision to sell College Times and move on. In this warts and all chat we also discuss the broken model and methodologies in digital marketing. You can more about Jamie and Leading social on http://www.leadingsocial.com/ and http://jamiewhite.com/ We also talk to CEO and founder of Cognikids Ollwyn Moran. Olwynn and her team develop a series of cognitive development products for children. The range includes crawl suits,which helps children develop crawling, which in turn has repercussions on mental development. Ollwyn tells us about her story and gives us a sneak peek at some future products. You can find out more about Ollwyn and Cognikids at https://cognikids.com/
On this week’s innovation show we talk to Whitney Johnson, author of the critically acclaimed book ‘Disrupt Yourself (TM): Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work’ (2015) and ‘Dare, Dream Do’ (2012). Whitney also hosts the ‘Disrupt Yourself’ podcast. We talk about why everyone should consider disrupting their career, what the benefits are, how companies can assist and nurture disruption and much more. You can find out more about Whitney at http://whitneyjohnson.com/meet-whitney/ You can find a link that Whitney mentions on the show here: http://whitneyjohnson.com/innovationshow and http://whitneyjohnson.com/innovationsystem
We speak to Bill Liao, Co-Founder of CoderDojo and General Partner of SOS Ventures. He tells us of his journey in entrpreneurship and his latest focus on the RebelBio Biotech lab in Cork. We talk CoderDojo, Leadership, Education, BioTech, Ai, Singularity and much more. Nils Rehmann is CEO and Founder of Canuevo, a Cannabinoid Pharma approach to healthcare. Nils team has a unique approach to accessing Cannabis for health for Epilepsy, Insomnia and Pain relief.
Pioneer of new forms of media, CEO and founder of the Third Space Agency Andrew Melchior. After a childhood filled with the wonders of building televisions, radios and (primitive) synthesisers with his time served electronics engineer grandfather (ex Royal Corps of Signals), Andrew embarked on a journey to use his passion for electronics, music and art to visualise and create new forms of media. After a passage as Digital Tribal Chief with Magic Leap and a long standing career in music with EMI, he now works across multimedia, connecting researchers, inventors, engineers, performers and dynamic digital companies to bring about the ‘adjacent possible’.
We talk to Professor Barry O'Sullivan, Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics in UCC. He is also deputy president of the European Association for Artificial Intelligence (EurAI) and current SFI researcher of the year. Barry discusses the impact of Ai, we talk about the inevitable bias in data based Ai and how it is extremely important to “teach” Ai responsibly. We discuss UBI, Universal Basic Income, job automation and the societal challenges ahead. “An inevitable revolution in healthcare is coming. In this revolution, the consumers are the drivers and technology is the equalizer.” - Dr. Basil Harris Dr. Basil Harris is CEO and founder of Basil Leaf Technologies www.basilleaftech.com Basil and his team were inspired by Star Trek to create a tricorder, a portable Ai device that could tell whether you had pneumonia or diabetes or a dozen other conditions all by yourself. This is like the one waved around by Dr. McCoy on the Star Ship Enterprise. With it, people can monitor their own blood pressure, heart rate and other health vitals. Basil emphasizes how this device is to free up doctors and health practitioners, not to replace them.
Alternative Investment Explorer, AI and Agtech futurist Brian D Colwell joins us for a chat about the future of work, AI, economic singularity, his investment trend suggestions and much more. For more on Brian, visit https://briandcolwell.com Ronan Murphy, CEO of Smarttech 247 joins us to let us know about his latest global partnership with IBM Watson and how AI has led to more jobs in his firm. He also tells us about the global ransomware attacks and that there are much more where that came from. You can find out more about cybersecurity and threats from https://www.smarttech.ie/.
We talk to John Murphy, Co-CEO of 8 West Consulting, an award-winning, full service, an enterprise software development company with a 20 year history of innovation and on-time delivery. We talk platforms, security, nano robotics, the dark web and the “Irish” no. We talk about the team’s side project in Health Tech, IoT and a platform for AR with a CPR app, which triggers drones when needed.
We talk to the pioneer in the development of integrative medicine approaches to sleep and dreams Dr. Rubin Naiman PhD. Dr. Naiman works with everybody from Fortune 500 CEOs to world-class athletes. He is author of the fantastic book Hush: A Book of Bedtime Contemplations and runs sleep and yoga retreats all over the globe. Find out more on www.drnaiman.com On the show we talk about the perils of not only sleep deprivation, but dream deprivation. We talk creativity, sleep aids, REM, dreams, dream eyes and much more. https://www.amazon.com/Hush-Contemplations-Rubin-Naiman-PhD/dp/0615979424
We talk to the pioneer in the development of integrative medicine approaches to sleep and dreams Dr. Rubin Naiman PhD. Dr. Naiman works with everybody from Fortune 500 CEOs to world-class athletes. He is author of the fantastic book Hush: A Book of Bedtime Contemplations and runs sleep and yoga retreats all over the globe. Find out more on www.drnaiman.com On the show we talk about the perils of not only sleep deprivation, but dream deprivation. We talk creativity, sleep aids, REM, dreams, dream eyes and much more. https://www.amazon.com/Hush-Contemplations-Rubin-Naiman-PhD/dp/0615979424 We talk to John Murphy, Co-CEO of 8 West Consulting, an award-winning, full service, an enterprise software development company with a 20 year history of innovation and on-time delivery. We talk platforms, security, nano robotics, the dark web and the “Irish” no. We talk about the team’s side project in Health Tech, IoT and a platform for AR with a CPR app, which triggers drones when needed.
With a specialisation in leadership we talk to Dr. David Kahn. David found that most leadership content is great, but the delivery is geared towards academics, not frontline leaders. True to his growth mindset nature, he decided to do something about it and wrote ‘Cape, Spandex, Briefcase: Leadership Lessons from Superheroes” David is also Editor of the great blog Leadersayswhat. On this week’s show we talk to David about the traits of true leaders, which can be drawn from superheroes. We also focus on how these skills can be applied to true innovation.
We talk to co-founders of meetingroom.io Jonny Cosgrove and Dr. Abraham Campbell. We do the show in a VR meeting room and discuss the advantages and advancement of VR.
We talk to CEO and Founder of OCREX and AutoEntry about his journey from recession to the brink of abundance. Brendan Woods is CEO and founder and is currently seeking funding to grow the business in Canada and the USA.
Architect, maverick and author Pierluigi Serraino on the definition of creativity and innovation through architecture. We talk about how the creative and the architect are truly innovators, often misunderstood and often suppressed, but hugely resilient. In 1950 an amazing creativity study of the top architects, including Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, Philip Johnson, Louis Kahn, Richard Neutra, George Nelson took place. Architect, maverick and author Pierluigi Serraino uncovered this study and tells us the story on this week’s innovation show. www.pierluigiserraino.com/ www.amazon.com/Creative-Architec…ity/dp/1580934250
We speak to CEO and founder of www.opening.io Andreea Wade. Andreea has a diverse background steeped in coding, design, journalism, event organizing, advertising, marketing and product management. Andreea and opening.io are in the space of Recruitment intelligence, automatically matching talent with job openings. Opening.io uses linguistics algorithms to identify patterns within the structure and phrasing of job posts and CVs, converting them into data points to match candidates to suitable jobs. In short, they built a CV recommender engine.
On this week’s innovation show we talk to pioneer of new forms of media, CEO and founder of the Third Space Agency Andrew Melchior. After a childhood filled with the wonders of building televisions, radios and (primitive) synthesisers with his time served electronics engineer grandfather (ex Royal Corps of Signals), Andrew embarked on a journey to use his passion for electronics, music and art to visualise and create new forms of media. After a passage as Digital Tribal Chief with Magic Leap and a long standing career in music with EMI he now works across multimedia, connecting researchers, inventors, engineers, performers and dynamic digital companies to bring about the 'adjacent possible'. Check out his project Bjork Digital https://www.thirdspace.co/bjork-digital/ We speak to CEO and founder of www.opening.io Andreea Wade. Like Andrew she has a diverse background steeped in coding, design, journalism, event organizing, advertising, marketing and product management. Andreea and opening.io are in the space of Recruitment intelligence, automatically matching talent with job openings. Opening.io uses linguistics algorithms to identify patterns within the structure and phrasing of job posts and CVs, converting them into data points to match candidates to suitable jobs. In short, they built a CV recommender engine.
EP 34: First show done in VR! Virtual Reality in the workplace & automation to empower employees We talk to co-founders of meetingroom.io Jonny Cosgrove and Dr. Abraham Campbell. We do the show in a VR meeting room and discuss the advantages and advancement of VR. We talk to CEO and Founder of OCREX and AutoEntry about his journey from recession to the brink of abundance. Brendan Woods is CEO and founder and is currently seeking funding to grow the business in Canada and the USA.
With a specialisation in leadership we talk to Dr. David Kahn. David found that most leadership content is great, but the delivery is geared towards academics, not frontline leaders. True to his growth mindset nature he decided to do something about it and wrote ‘Cape, Spandex, Briefcase: Leadership Lessons from Superheroes” David is also Editor of the great blog Leadersayswhat. On this week’s show we talk to David about the traits of true leaders which can be drawn from superheroes. We also focus on how these skills can be applied to true innovation. Robert Farrell is Director of the Digital Marketing academy and we talk Dark Social. Robert explains what it is, what the latest trends are and how chatbots and payments are entering the ecosystem at a rapid pace.
We talk to Anthony O'Callaghan, Director of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence with Johnson Controls; Anthony is vice chair of IT@Cork and gives us a quick download of what the nonprofit does and about the upcoming event in Cork. https://www.itcork.ie/event/tech-summit-2017/
Founder of https://www.freecodecamp.com/ Quincy Larson gives us some low hanging fruit of how to protect our data, including browsing data. He tells us how to set up a VPN and some simple hacks to improve personal security. We talk to Anthony O'Callaghan, Director of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Johnson Controls. Anthony is vice chair of Cork@IT and gives us a quick download of what the nonprofit does and about the upcoming event in Cork. https://www.itcork.ie/event/tech-summit-2017/ Quincy Larson, freecodecamp, How to set up a VPN, government tracking, data mining, Anthony O'Callaghan, Director of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Johnson Controls. Vice chair of Cork@IT
Overcoming adversity: the story of Ben Ryan and his spider-inspired, 3D-printed hydraulic arm. Ben Ryan had 2 choices when he found out his new born son would lose his hand. He chose the road less travelled and founded ambionics and created a spider-inspired, 3D-printed hydraulic arm. Ben is crowdfunding the company and needs our help. http://www.ambionics.co.uk/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ambionics-the-future-of-infant-prosthetics
We have a fantastic chat with architect, maverick and author Pierluigi Serraino on the definition of creativity and innovation through architecture. We talk about how the creative and the architect are truly innovators, often misunderstood and often suppressed, but hugely resilient. In 1950 an amazing creativity study of the top architects, including Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, Philip Johnson, Louis Kahn, Richard Neutra, George Nelson took place. Architect, maverick and author Pierluigi Serraino uncovered this study and tells us the story on this week’s innovation show. http://www.pierluigiserraino.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Architect-Inside-Midcentury-Personality/dp/1580934250 Overcoming adversity: the story of Ben Ryan and his spider-inspired, 3D-printed hydraulic arm. Ben Ryan had two choices when he found out his newborn son would lose his hand. He chose the road less travelled and founded ambionics and created a spider-inspired, 3D-printed hydraulic arm. Ben is crowdfunding the company and needs our help. http://www.ambionics.co.uk/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ambionics-the-future-of-infant-prosthetics
Niamh Sherwin Barry is one of the 4 founders of the Irish Fairy Door company. This is a great tale of adversity, imagination and influence. http://www.theirishfairydoorcompany.com/
We speak to Velocidi CEO David Dunne and MD Alan McNab. We hear their great back stories and how they met. We hear how and why they formed Velocidi and the ambitions behind the Marketing Automation and Intelligence Platform driven by AI.
Niamh Sherwin Barry is one of the 4 founders of the Irish Fairy Door company. This is a tale of adversity, imagination and influence.
Power achiever Dr. Phillip Matthews is an ex-British and Irish Lion, he captained is country Ireland, holds a PhD, has been a sales leader, MD, CEO and now focuses on executive coaching. Growth Mindset is at the heart of Phillip’s work, but also in his heart. It is what drives him to continuous success and now he wants to pass on the framework so that others can succeed.
On this week’s show we talk Grit and Growth Mindset with two leaders in their respective fields. Dr. Paul G. Stoltz is 38 years researching what makes the successful soar. He is founder and CEO of peaklearning.com and author of 5 books on GRIT and AQ, Adversity Quotient. Paul is considered the world's leading authority on the integration and application of grit, AQ and resilience. His newest book, GRIT — The New Science of What it Takes to Persevere, Flourish, Succeed is available now, in which he pioneers the first construct for growing both the quantity and quality of one's GRIT. We also speak to power achiever Dr. Phillip Matthews. Phillip is ex-British and Irish Lions captain, holds a PhD, has been a sales leader, MD, CEO and now focuses on executive coaching. Growth Mindset is at the heart of Phillip’s work, but also in his heart. It is what drives him to continuous success and now he wants to pass on the framework so that others can succeed.
Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield is a leader in brain science, multi-decorated and multiple time author, but also on the negative effects to over exposure of technology and screens to the brain. We discuss this from the perspective of children. We also discuss Susan’s childhood and how her varied background leads to the magic or diverse thinking.
Fred Jacobs is President and Founder of Jacobs Media. We have an honest no holding back chat about radio, the blockers to its future and indeed some ways it can survive in the future. Fred has emerged over the past two decades as one of radio’s leading visionaries. He founded Jacobs Media in 1983, when he had the notion that Album Rock could be fragmented by the creation of the Classic Rock format. Prior to launching the company, Fred spent the majority of his time designing and managing research projects as the Director of Research for the Radio and Publishing divisions for Frank N. Magid Associates, a leading research and consulting firm. Later, Fred became Director of Radio Research for the ABC-FM Owned and Operated Radio Stations. From there, Fred gravitated to the station side, becoming program director for legendary WRIF-FM in Detroit, before forming Jacobs Media. You can find Fred and his blog on http://jacobsmedia.com/ We also talk to Rory O’Farrell about his startup www.melosity.com. Melosity.com us the easiest way for musicians to collaborate online. Rory is ably support and mentored by Fred Karlsson, founder of Donedeal.ie. We get an insight into the product and Fred’s mentorship.
Scott Galloway talks about the 4 horsemen, Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon. We talk about a future for traditional media, we talk retail and we talk voice. Scott is a Clinical Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business where he teaches brand strategy and digital marketing. In 2012, Professor Galloway was named “One of the World’s 50 Best Business School Professors” by Poets and Quants. He is also the founder of Red Envelope and Prophet Brand Strategy. Scott was elected to the World Economic Forum’s Global Leaders of Tomorrow and has served on the boards of directors of Urban Outfitters (Nasdaq: URBN), Eddie Bauer (Nasdaq: EBHI), The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), Gateway Computer, and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He received a B.A. from UCLA and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley.
We talk to Calum Chace. Calum is an author and speaker about artificial intelligence, and its likely future impact on society. His work is informed by the experience of a 30-year career in business. You can see some of his talks here. If you are new to the idea that machine consciousness and superintelligence may be with us soon (in decades rather than centuries), his novel Pandora’s Brain and his non-fiction books Surviving AI and The Economic Singularity are great places to start. http://www.pandoras-brain.com/
We have a very special guest with Robert Scoble, co-author of “The Age of Context” and “The Fourth Transformation” with Shel Israel. The Scobleizer tells us about what is coming down the track in the MR space. He tells us about Apple’s game changing moves, acquisitions. The Futurist with Upload VR also tells us about the great uses he has seen for AR, VR and MR. He talks Magic Leap, Hololens, HTC and much much more, worth a listen. Please forgive the crappy sound as we did this at a conference. https://uploadvr.com/0F
We also talk to Niklas Jansen, co-founder of the awesome app Blinkist. Blinkist summarises top books in audio and text format so you can try before you buy. It is a must have app at a very affordable price. www.blinkist.com
We have a very special guest with Robert Scoble, co-author of “The Age of Context” and “The Fourth Transformation” with Shel Israel. The Scobleizer tells us about what is coming down the track in the MR space. He tells us about Apple’s game changing moves, acquisitions. The Futurist with Upload VR also tells us about the great uses he has seen for AR, VR and MR. He talks Magic Leap, Hololens, HTC and much much more, worth a listen. Please forgive the crappy sound as we did this at a conference. https://uploadvr.com/ We also talk to Niklas Jansen, co-founder of the awesome app Blinkist. Blinkist summarises top books in audio and text format so you can try before you buy. It is a must have app at a very affordable price. www.blinkist.com
Ep 26: Brains and Drones: Baroness Professor Susan Greenfield is a leader in brain science, but also on negative effects due to over exposure of technology and screens on the brain. We discuss this from the perspective of children and indeed adults. We also discuss Susan's childhood and how her varied background lead to the magic of her diverse thinking. http://www.susangreenfield.com/
We also speak to Ian Kiely, COO of drones consulting Ireland and is running the drone event in Dublin on Friday 10th until Sunday 12th March. Ian tells us about some of the many reasons drones are used. http://droneconsultantsireland.ie/ .
Damien Browne, Founder, CEO of Standard access tells us about his Startup. Standard access does what it says on the tin, a keyless entry management system, where the key is the smartphone. Highly focussed on security with encrypted sound opening locks. http://web.standardaccess.co/
We are joined by Ash Maurya, CEO of LeanStack, creator of #LeanCanvas and author of Running Lean and Scaling Lean. https://app.leanstack.com/
We are joined by Ash Maurya, CEO of LeanStack and author of Running Lean and Scaling Lean. Damien Browne, Founder, CEO of Standard access tells us about his Startup.
We talk to the author of ‘The Habit Factor’ (and ‘Pressure Paradox’) Martin Grunburg. Martin is also founder of the top productivity (iOS and Android) app sharing the very same name The Habit Factor’. The book laid the important foundation; the ideas about habit development and habit alignment for more efficient goal achievement, and the app supplied the readers a real-life tool that enabled them to apply those ideas. http://www.thehabitfactor.com/
We are rejoined by the Prophet of Habit forming products Nir Eyal. Nir discusses the ethics around habit forming products, gives us a recap of his Hook model and tells us about his great upcoming summit, the Habit Summit in San Fran on April 4th and 5th 2017 http://habitsummit.com/. Also find Nir on www.NirandFar.com.
This week we talk habits, from habit-forming products to positive habits to corporate habits, even down to your gym routine we have it on the show. We talk to author of ‘Habit Factor’ (and ‘Pressure Paradox’) Martin Grunburg. Martin is also founder of the top productivity (iOS and Android) app sharing the very same name The Habit Factor’. The book laid the important foundation; the ideas about habit development and habit alignment for more efficient goal achievement, and the app supplied the readers a real-life tool that enabled them to apply those ideas. http://www.thehabitfactor.com/ We are also rejoined by the Prophet of Habit forming products Nir Eyal. Nir discusses the ethics around habit forming products, gives us a recap of his Hook model and tells us about his great upcoming summit, the Habit Summit in San Fran on April 4th and 5th 2017 http://habitsummit.com/.
We talk to Gisela Hausmann, author of nine books, including award-winning "Naked Determination" Gisela is an email evangelist, and an expert Amazon reviewer and review coach.
We talk to No.1 Global “Digital Marketing Influencer”, 2016 and Forbes “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” in 2017, Jeff Bullas. As an influencer Jeff tells us how to engage an influencer to excel at influence marketing. He also lets us know a bit about his mindset and what drives him. We talk to Gisela Hausmann, author of nine books, including award-winning "Naked Determination" Gisela is an email evangelist, and an expert Amazon reviewer and review coach. Finally, we talk to Lisa Marie Clinton, founder and CEO of Avail (Assisted Visuals Achieving Independent Living). Avail is a portable, discreet virtual assistant. It works as an e-learning app and web portal for children and adults with intellectual or development disabilities. The app and site deliver smart prompts based on the person’s ability, so it is personalised to the user.
Gene Fein is a serial entrepreneur, inventor and innovator. He tells us about his illustrious career from organizing gigs with Bob Dylan to developing a miracle product with CBD called Therajoy. We also talk about the pitfalls of innovation and change.
We talk to 2 wonderful guests. Scott Galloway talks about the 4 horsemen, Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon. We talk about a future for traditional media, we talk retail and we talk voice. Gene Fein is a serial entrepreneur, inventor and innovator. He tells us about his illustrious career from organizing gigs with Bob Dylan to developing a miracle product with CBD called Therajoy. We also talk about the pitfalls of innovation and change.
We speak to Buddy Rizer of Loudoun County Data Centre during his tour of Europe. We talk data clusters and the opportunities they can bring. Finally, we speak to Wikimedia Foundation Director Juliet Barbara. We get an insight into how Wikipedia was founded, how it operates and how it is funded.
Best-selling author of ‘Sell with Style’ Carlo Pignataro. Carlo works with the most prestigious luxury brands all over the World. Carlo tells us about the psychology of luxury sales from active listening to CRM to NLP.
On this week’s Innovation Show, we talk to best-selling author of ‘Sell with Style’ Carlo Pignataro. Carlo works with the most prestigious luxury brands all over the World. Carlo tells us about the psychology of luxury sales from active listening to CRM to NLP. We speak to Buddy Rizer of Loudoun County Data Centre during his tour of Europe. We talk data clusters and the opportunities they can bring. Finally, we speak to Wikimedia Foundation Director Juliet Barbara. We get an insight into how Wikipedia was founded, how it operates and how it is funded.
We talk to Calum Chace. Calum is an author and speaker about artificial intelligence, and its likely future impact on society. His work is informed by the experience of a 30-year career in business. You can see some of his talks here. If you are new to the idea that machine consciousness and superintelligence may be with us soon (in decades rather than centuries), his novel Pandora’s Brain and his non-fiction books Surviving AI and The Economic Singularity are great places to start. We talk to John Hubbs, CEO and Founder of Greymatter ;Alliance. John is a social entrepreneur. His job is empowering your world. John's Integrated Mission is to solve social, economic and environmental challenges through his portfolio of technical and social initiatives. His background as a highly focused and accomplished executive offers national and global B2B and B2C strategy and implementation expertise.
We talk to the recognised authority on future telecoms business models and technologies. Martin Geddes is formerly Strategy Director at BT’s network division and Chief Analyst and co-founder at Telco 2.0. He previously worked on a pioneering mobile web project at Sprint, where he was a named inventor on 9 patents, and at Oracle as a specialist in high-scalability database systems. He co-runs public workshops on the Future of Voice and Telco-OTT Services, as well as provide speaking, consulting, training and innovation services to telcos, equipment vendors, cloud service providers and industry bodies. He is currently writing a book on the future of distributed computing, called The Internet is Just a Prototype. http://www.hypervoice.org/ https://vimeo.com/user15279745 http://www.slideshare.net/mgeddes/the-guardian-avatar
We talk to Ian McClean, founder of Flow Group, a specialist Leadership and Organisational Development consultancy working for change across global organizations for the past quarter century. We talk corporate culture and how culture can lead to profound success. http://www.greenlineconversations.com/ http://flowukandireland.com/
Former IBM Global Leader and noted innovator, Denis Collins tells us about "The Smarter Senses Project". This is a three step programme that commenced in 2010 with the aim of driving the Shine Centre for Autism in Cork forward to become best in class globally and to enable children with autism to learn, develop and communicate more effectively. http://shineireland.com/
We talk to the recognised authority on future telecoms business models and technologies. Martin Geddes is formerly Strategy Director at BT's network division and Chief Analyst and co-founder at Telco 2.0. He previously worked on a pioneering mobile web project at Sprint, where he was a named inventor on 9 patents, and at Oracle as a specialist in high-scalability database systems. He co-runs public workshops on Future of Voice and Telco-OTT Services, as well as providing speaking, consulting, training and innovation services to telcos, equipment vendors, cloud services providers and industry bodies. He is currently writing a book on the future of distributed computing, called The Internet is Just a Prototype. We talk to Ian McClean, founder of Flow Group, a specialist Leadership and Organisational Development consultancy working for change across global organizations for the past quarter century. We talk corporate culture and how culture can lead to profound success. Finally we talk to Denis Collins about The Smarter Senses Project, This is a three step programme that commenced in 2010 with the aim of driving the Shine Centre for Autism in Cork forward to become best in class globally and to enable children with autism to learn, develop and communicate more effectively.
Ex-Army officer and telecoms man Fintan McGovern tells us how he and the Firmwave team are rolling out a different network and conquering the business world. We talk cyborg chickens and connected bus shelters.
We talk to Ronan Murphy, CEO and founder of Smarttech, he tells us of some of the latest scams and raises our awareness of how to prevent being a victim.
Pat Moran, PwC's Head of Cybercrime & IT Forensics gives us some astonishing stats on cybercrime and gives us some practical, but excellent advice on how to prevent being a victim in work or even at home.
We talk to Ronan Murphy, CEO and founder of Smarttech, he tells us of some of the latest scams and raises our awareness of how to prevent being a victim. Pat Moran is PwC Head of Cybercrime & IT Forensics, he gives us some astonishing stats on cybercrime and gives us some practical, but excellent advice on how to prevent being a victim in work or even at home. Michael O’Dwyer has a fantastic story to tell of how he has built a company using personal drive and government funding. He tells us about his company SwiftComply and gives some great advice for startups. Finally, ex-Army officer and telecoms man Fintan McGovern tells us how he and the Firmwave team are rolling out a different network and conquering the business world. We talk cyborg chickens and connected bus shelters.
A Data Dictator - The Truth about Data Analytics with CEO and Founder Idiro Analytics. Warts and all about starting this company and the blockers to data analytics success.
Data Driven Silos, Blockers to Data, A Startup in Rural Ireland and the future of work. We talk blockers to Data, Data Dictators and Data Silos with Idiro CEO and founder Aidan Connolly. We talk HR Lockers and setting up in Lahinch with CEO and Founder Adam Coleman. We talk disruption and innovation immersion with Neill Gernon.
Ron Immink, PJ Fitzptrick, Andrew Keogh and Eileen Byrne MD Clanwilliam Health. CEOs and Founders of Book Buzz, Educate4health, Aristo & Clanwlliam Health.
Episode 15 - CEOs & Founders of Transfermate with Barry Dowling and Danny Cassidy. Giant Animation CEO Dan Spencer Social Entrepreneurs CEO Darren Ryan and MCCP's Kathy Troy tells us about Gen Z
Car Amigo CEO and Founder Alex Gaschard tells us of his venture Car Amigo dubbed the Airbnb for cars.
The guys tell us about their history, their present and their future in a world of driverless cars and mass mobility.
Prof. Martin Curley is Professor of Technology and Business Innovation at NUI Maynooth and co-Director of IVI, helping lead a unique industry-academic open innovation consortium to advance IT management and innovation. Prof Curley is a fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and the British Computer Society. He is a frequent international keynote speaker on Innovation and Technology. Martin is also the recently appointed Director of Intel Labs Europe whose mission is to advance Intel research and innovation in Europe while partnering to enable European competitiveness. Prof Curley is also Senior Principal Engineer and Global Director of IT Innovation at Intel Corporation managing a network of IT Innovation centres catalyzing worldwide IT Innovation. Previously Prof Curley has held a number of senior IT Management positions for Intel and held management and research positions at General Electric and Philips. Prof Curley is author of “Managing Information Technology for Business Value” published by Intel Press, January 04, co-author of “Managing IT Innovation for Business Value” published in 2007 by Intel Press and co-author of “Knowledge Driven Entrepreneurship” published by Springer in Jan 2010.
CEO & Founders Fundit Andrew Hetherington, iCabbi's Gavan Walsh & Bob Nixon, Car Amigo Alex Gaschard, IVI Martin Curley
Nir Eyal - Best-Selling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products blogs at NirandFar.com. Nir talks to us about the Hook model, about consumer psychology and behavioral design.
TVadSync co-founders Pieter Oonk and Ronan Higgins discuss the business of innovation and how they developed TVadSync to where it is now.
Simon Cocking, Co-Founder Irish Tech News talks Content Marketing and Digital Distribution.
Director of Social, Search & Performance Media at In the Company of Huskies on Chatbots, Digital and he Future
We talk to Gearóid Mooney Divisional Manager for Research and Innovation for Enterprise Ireland. We talk about his career, his experiences and advice for startups.
Laurie Winkless Author of Science and the City. We talk Smart Cities, Data Mining and loads more.
We talk habits, habit forming products and how to build them. We talk the future of TV and the future of work.
We have a great chat with Andrew Pinnington. A very humble and charismatic leader. Andrew spent 12 years at Carphone Warehouse where he transitioned through a variety of roles, ultimately culminating in the position of Chief Operating Officer of Carphone Warehouse and The Phone House before leaving in 2011. This involved the annual operating responsibility for all CPW & TPH businesses in 10 European countries (UK, Spain, France, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland and Belgium). The remit covered 2,400 stores, online and B2B operations. He was also accountable for international growth outside of Europe, including nascent partnerships in India, the Middle East and South America. He has subsequently worked on start-up ventures, including supporting private equity businesses on potential investments. Andrew Pinnington succeeds former CEO, Tom Barr. Mr Barr, who lives in North America, was finding it increasingly difficult to fulfil his obligation to a young family while managing London-based Hailo. Tom Barr has committed to stay with Hailo through the Spring, working alongside Andrew Pinnington to ensure there is a seamless and comprehensive transition. In the last quarter, Hailo saw the strongest sales quarter in the company’s history, with double digit month-on-month growth, thereby cementing its position as the leader in European ehail. Ron Zeghibe, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Hailo, said, “Andrew brings the perfect skill set to help us drive Hailo through the next stages of our international growth and development. He understands e-commerce, has great experience of managing a multi-national business through a period of rapid growth and has operated in both large corporates and start-ups.
Andrew Pinnington, CEO Hailo/MyTaxi, Laurie Winkless Author of Science and the City and Gearoid Mooney of EI. We talk Future of Motoring, Smart Mergers, and Smart Cities, Funding Opportunities
A great chat with Fiona Descoteaux, CEO Innovate Dublin. Whe tells us about the mission of Innovate Dublin and indeed the plans for the future.
John Phelan, National Director of HBAN and Chairman of Animation Ireland on angel funding, pitch decks, animation
On this weeks show, funding, animation, startups, pitch decks, deal flows, community enterprise funding, startup islands and leadership. Our guests are John Phelan, National Director HBAN, Andrew Parish, Director Startup Ireland, Fiona Descoteaux, CEO Innovate Dublin.
Larry Bass - CEO Shinawil Productions talks to us about his foundations, his philosophies, his growth mindset and his desire for innovation in his company and sector.
CEO and founder of Happy Marketing and Media Fergal OConnor takes us through his journey through industries as he went from Radio to Press to TV to Digital and now enters the world of Innovation and startups with buymedia.ie
Kieran Harte, MD, Uber Ireland and N.I. Future of Uber, Innovation at Uber, Maps, Data and a whole lot more.
John Dennehy, CEO & Founder, Zartis & Peter Fabor CEO of Surf Office. Developer and specialised tech role recruitment is at an all time high, but the employees need Visas
Episode 10 - Kieran Harte, MD, Uber Ireland and N.I. John Dennehy, CEO & Founder, Zartis. Fergal O'Connor, CEO & Founder Happy Marketing and Media and buymedia.ie
Dubliner. Designer @Graphic_Mint Co-Founder @UXIreland and Speaker about #UX #CX #IxD & #Storytelling by Day. Singer and Musician by Night. https://twitter.com/seamusbyrne
Stephen O’Leary, CEO of Olytico It is great to see startups like Olytico doing so well. It was ahead of its time, so to survive quieter times for the world to catch up is great to see. Stephen founded Olytico in 2009, having developed his early career in journalism, software and sponsorship. He is a World Economic Forum Young Global Shaper, serves on the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Council and is a director of the Irish Internet Association.
Stephen is a highly regarded conference speaker, having addressed audiences at numerous events including the Sport and New Media Conference in Paris, the Dublin Web Summit, DMX, The MBA Conference and the National Digital Media and Marketing Summit. When he’s not analysing data, Stephen also lectures in Online Journalism in Griffith College Dublin.
Larry Bass, CEO of Shinawil Productions on the Future of Content and the road ahead. Stephen O'Leary, CEO of Olytico on Social Listening and data. Karen Hennessey CEO of DCCoI on the importance of design. Séamus Byrne, co-founder of UX Ireland on UX.
Mike Feinberg, co-founder of KIPP on the founding of KIPP, on diversity in education and building grit in children.
From his experience with shuttering Tempster to his new venture. UsherU Founder Ollie Fegan shares his story. 75% of cinema seats go unsold. Cinemas don't know who their customers are and they have inflexible pricing. Consumers have no idea what films are in the cinema so they stay away. usherU is your own personal usher that will bring you to your seat, in your local cinema, at a great price.
Pointy Founders Charles Bibby and Mark Cummins on the backstory to Pointy, the needs it fulfils and the future direction.
Episode 8 - Mike Feinberg, co-founder of KIPP on the founding of KIPP, on diversity in education and building grit in children. Pointy Founders Charles Bibby & Mark Cummins on the building of Pointy. UsherU Founder Alex Fegan shares his story.
Naughty America's Ian Paul on Innovation in the Adult Industry, James Corbett on VR and Simvirtua, Garry Connolly on Host in Ireland and Collaboration.
Paul Mulvaney Executive Director Innovation at ESB tells us about the Innovation projects in progress with ESB
Marc O'Dwyer CEO of Big Red Book and Big Red Cloud shares his fascinating journey and mindset.
We talk to Simon Cocking of Irish Tech News on Digital Publishing. David Hayes of Company of Huskies talks Chatbots, Messenger Apps and Disruption. IRDG MD Denis Hayes tells us about the upcoming Unleashing Innovation conference.
3 fantastic guests with intriguing stories, Marc O'Dwyer CEO of Big Red Cloud, Paul Mulvaney Executive Director of Innovation for ESB and Conor Lynch CEO of Connector.
Serial entrepreneur and founder of Realex payments Colm Lyon talks Culture, People and Pay with Fire. Paul Rohan tells is about PSD2 and the Future of Banking and we discuss his book PSD2 in plain English.
Dr. Pauline Cogan discusses how dyslexic minds work, gives us some tips on spotting signs of dyslexia and discuss her mission and passion to make a difference.
Serial Entrepreneur Dennis Mortensen has a refreshingly honest chat about x.ai and the future.
Serial Entrepreneur Dennis Mortensen has a refreshingly honest chat about x.ai and the future. Dr. Pauline Cogan discusses how dyslexic minds work, gives us some tips on spotting signs of dyslexia and discuss her mission and passion to make a difference.
In 2014 30 people died in Farms in Ireland. In the United States a child is killed every 3 days. Agrikids plans to change all that.
Episode 2 - The Innovation Show feat. Padraig O'Ceidigh, Alex Theuma, KTI's Dr. Alison Campbell and Grassometer CEO Steven Lock
We have an inspirational chat with Aer Aran founder Padraig O'Ceidigh, we talk Leadership, Parenting, Grit and Failure.
Dr Alison Campbell is Director of Knowledge Transfer Ireland, responsible for the knowledge transfer system. Steven Lock is an award-winning television producer, while producing a documentary on farming he spotted an opportunity and Grassometer was born.
We have an inspirational chat with Aer Aran founder Padraig O'Ceidigh, we talk Leadership, Parenting, Grit and Failure. Alex Theuma tells us about founding his conference Saastock and how blogging and podcasting changed his life. Dr. Alison Campbell tell us how KTI (Knowledge Transfer Ireland) can help entrepreneurs and industry alike. Steven Lock tells us his incredible story of Grassometer.
Alex Theuma is CEO/Founder of Saastock and Editor of the popular Saas blog SaaScribe. Alex started his blog & podcast as a labour of love and soon saw himself as a leader in Saas methodology. He tells us his warts'n'all story of how he built the company.
DCU Alpha and Symatec Technical Director Pete Dice tells us all about Hackathons from how to start as a business or how to prepare as a Hacker. Some practical and expert advice.
We talk to the great Seth Godin in a warts and all chat about the state of the nation. We talk about his mindset, we discuss how his books have not dated and how they are as relevant today as they were ten years ago. We talk about parenting, digital marketing and how the product IS the marketing in today's world. Well worth a listen.
vStream Group Co-Founders Niall O'Driscoll and Andrew Jenkinson tell us about how they met, found common interest and built a company on a culture of play and innovation.
Seth Godin on Innovation, Leadership, Parenthood, Retail and Marketing, Pete Dice on Hackathons, vStream Group founders Niall O'Driscoll and Andrew Jenkinson on a Culture of Innovation and their own innovations.