The Innovation Show

     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 healthca...

      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 concep...

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...

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 uncer...

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 healt...

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 mar...

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....

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 pe...

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 experi...

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 experi...

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 authenti...

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 authenti...

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 treati...

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 hu...

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...

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 Vane...

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 mak...

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...

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 un...

Howard Gardner: The Synthesizing Mind   Sign up to our Substack to be first to know about latest events, episodes and more.   https://thethursdaythought.substack.com/subscribe   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...

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...

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...

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 o...

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, emphas...

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 positiv...