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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Outthinkers releases its 100th episode! To celebrate this milestone, we take a journey through with our 99 guests, highlighting some of our favorite insights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode, Andrew Winston—author of Net Positive with Paul Polman, adviser and speaker on megatrends & sustainability—shares how any company can adopt sustainable, humane practices to effect beneficial change for society and achieve a net positive impact on the world.

In this podcast, Avi draws from his research from his co-authored books Prediction Machines and his latest Power and Prediction: The Disruptive Economics of Artificial Intelligence, to understand how AI can strengthen your business strategy.

In this podcast, Nina Mažar—Professor of Marketing at Questrom School of Business at Boston University and author of the book Behavioral Science in the Wild—shares her insights on behavioral economics strategies companies can employ to affect customer behavior.

In this episode, Lindsey McInerney—tech futurist and former Global Head of Technology & Innovation at Anheuser-Busch InBev—shares her insights on the metaverse, NFTs among other tech, and how all companies, regardless of industry, can leverage these new technologies effectively.