Episodes
In this episode, Sheena Iyengar delves into the relationship between creativity and innovation, outlining the six attainable steps of the "Think Bigger" process.
Published 12/22/23
Published 12/22/23
In this episode, David Lancefield, a catalyst, strategist and coach, explores how strategy and culture not only intertwine, but directly develop each other, and how to encourage the right set of behaviours in doing so.
Published 12/08/23
In this podcast episode, Bob Sutton—organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering at the Stanford Engineering School—delves into how friction, the natural complexities that arise in companies, can be both a hindrance and a tool.
Published 11/24/23
In this episode, we are joined by Andy Binns and Ellie Amirnasr who enlighten us on the role of corporate explorers within organizations, and how leaders can create an environment to allow them to thrive.
Published 11/10/23
In this episode, Shannon Banks—managing director of Be Leadership—shares the 12 essential social leadership skills all leaders should develop to help their teams and individuals discover their purpose.
Published 10/27/23
In this episode, Matt Abrahams, leading expert in strategic communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach talks with us about the importance of audience-centric communication, the role of structure in effective messaging, and offers practical tips for improving your daily communication skills.
Published 10/13/23
In this podcast episode, Bob Muglia, data technology investor, author and former CEO of Snowflake, discusses the importance of people in digital transformation and strategic initiatives, sharing insights on leadership, strategy, and the value of partnerships based on his experiences working with Microsoft and Snowflake.
Published 09/29/23
Outthinkers releases its 100th episode! To celebrate this milestone, we take a journey through with our 99 guests, highlighting some of our favorite insights.
Published 09/15/23
In this podcast episode, Daniel Trabucchi—author of Platform Thinking—discusses the evolving definition of platforms, highlighting their various types beyond digital ones like Airbnb and Uber, and how afford new avenues for value creation. He also explores how established organizations can leverage platforms for innovation, challenging traditional business models.
Published 09/01/23
In this episode, Dorie Clark—bestselling author and #1-Ranked Communication Coach—shares insights into building an effective personal brand and standing out—especially in the age of AI.
Published 08/18/23
In this episode, Tiffani Bova—Global Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce—shares why your EX (Employee Experience) is paramount and inextricably connected to your CX (Customer Experience), how companies often neglect this aspect, and how to re-align them.
Published 08/04/23
In this episode, award-winning professor and author Michael Lenox discusses the core technologies driving digital transformation, how competitive advantage differs in the platform age, and how strategists can prepare their organizations for leadership in the digital age.
Published 06/30/23
In this podcast episode, Terence Mauri—founder of Hack Future Lab—encourages leaders to embrace disruption in a complex and uncertain world. We explore concepts like 'unlearning,' minimizing bureaucracy, fostering curiosity, and the dangers of stagnation.
Published 06/23/23
In this podcast episode, Ralph Birchmeier, a former partner at a global investment firm, draws from his book "Reasons to Pass" to share insights on the top reasons investors might pass on investing in a company, and what a strategist should be thinking about given these insights.
Published 06/16/23
In this episode, Rob Cross—co-founder and current research director of the Connected Commons—shares the surprising effects of microstresses on health and organizational effectiveness, and offers tips to reduce their negative effects.
Published 06/09/23
In this podcast episode, Elizabeth J. Altman—associate professor of management at the Manning School of Business and guest editor of the MIT Sloan Management Review Future of the Workforce project—discusses the changing nature of the workforce, where contractors and partners make up a significant portion, and the implications it has for organizations.
Published 06/02/23
In this episode, Thales Teixeira—co-founder of Decoupling and former HBS professor—discusses his concept of decoupling and its role in driving disruption, and how incumbent organizations can stay competitive by disrupting their own value chains.
Published 05/26/23
In this episode, Marc Beckman—Co-Founder and CEO of DMA United, an advertising agency that specializes in combining content and commerce—he discusses real-world insights on leveraging brands in the digital era, understanding Web3 and the metaverse, creating new revenue streams with digital assets, revamping brand loyalty programs, and co-creating in the digital space.
Published 05/19/23
In this episode, Linda Yates—founder and CEO of Mach49, the growth incubator for global businesses—shares her framework on how to build your company's corporate ventures growth machine, and shares her perspective on incumbent organizations' role in creating global impact.
Published 05/12/23
In this episode, Professor of Strategy and Digital Transformation Mohan Subramaniam discusses the need for traditional legacy firms to harness their existing assets and strengths to become more effective in the digital game. He also talks about the evolution of competitive strategy and the impact of data on customers and value chains.
Published 05/05/23
In this episode, Sally Susman, the Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer, shares her expertise on navigating public discourse as a company, crafting a united message that reflects company values, and the importance of communication as an essential capability for any leader or company to master. She also discusses her experiences navigating high-stakes moments and the growing expectation for corporations to channel their impact in the world.
Published 04/28/23
In this episode, David Shrier discusses the impact of AI and innovation on business and society, and what the accelerated pace at which newer technologies are being adopted means for businesses.
Published 04/21/23
In this episode, Stephanie Woerner—Director and Research Scientist at MIT's Center for Information Systems Research—shares her insights on digital business models, and the four pathways companies can take to achieve digital transformation.
Published 04/14/23