The Innovation Engine Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, we look at what "taking the long view" can teach us about the innovator's mindset and imagining the future. Among the topics we discuss are why being able to think deeply into the future helps us make it reality, why we're all designers in some form or fashion whether we know it or not, and what the "Halloween asteroid" can teach us about pro...

Adarsh Desai, the head of the World Bank Group's Innovation Labs, joins us to discuss innovation and international development on this episode of the podcast. Among the topics we cover are how the Innovation Labs are working to help the World Bank meet its goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030, how they are using big data and open data to fuel that mission, and why innovation and social...

We look at Innovation in the Sports & Fitness Space with Simon Ogus of SportTechie.com on this week’s episode. Among the topics we discuss are how virtual reality will impact the sports experience and the fan experience in the years to come, what the future holds for the next generation of wearable devices, and what some of the hottest products were on the floor of this year’s CES in Las Vegas...

For this episode of the podcast, we give listeners a sneak peek at a new audio endeavor from 3Pillar called Take 3 . Take 3 is an audio series from 3Pillar that covers the trends, technologies, and tools that are changing the way business gets done in the digital age. It touches on key topics that are influencing the way technology-powered products are conceived, designed, developed, and launched....

On this episode of The Innovation Engine , we talk with Canvas CEO James Quigley about the power of the corporate why. Among the topics we discuss are why establishing and communicating your corporate why is vital if you want to have inspired team members, how knowing what the corporate why is can fuel innovation on an individual level, and how a company called Canvas is revolutionizing the way da...

For a special holiday episode of the podcast, we go back into the vault of 2015 episodes to find some never-before-aired innovation advice. Tune in to hear fresh takes from David J. Bland of Neo Innovate, author David Burkus of Oral Roberts University, Scott Anthony of Insight, and Mitch Ditkoff of Idea Champions. David J. Bland, a pioneer in the Lean Startup movement, shares advice on what to do...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about growth through innovation with Mark Schaefer. Among the topics we cover are the concepts of the Alpha audience - or apostle audience - and why they're important concepts to understand, essential marketing strategies that are vital for any company looking to grow exponentially, and why Mark believes that there truly is a Tao of Twitter. M...

Mitch Ditkoff joins us on this episode of the podcast to talk about storytelling at work. Among the topics we discuss are why creating a culture of storytelling is important for any company, which functions of a company it’s most imperative to have master story-tellers in, and how to go about facilitating a story-telling circle at work. Mitch Ditkoff is the co-founder and President of Idea Champio...

Monica Phillips joins us this week to talk about the art of the launch and how to launch the right mix of products to stay competitive. Among the topics we discuss are the importance of getting ideas off the page and into the real world, why the elevator pitch is not one size fits all, and how putting an emphasis on launching new products or services can help you and others break habits that may b...

Brant Cooper joins us this week to talk about the concept of "lean entrepreneurship" and why he believes visionaries are made, not born. Among the topics we discuss are why you should never, ever tell anyone to follow their passion, why having a vision doesn't always mean you'll be successful, and the logic behind McKinsey's "three horizons of growth" theory.  Brant is...

For a very special episode of the podcast, we talk with some of the team behind the forthcoming iOS app for The Innovation Engine podcast. We talk about where the idea and inspiration for the app came from in the first place, what the process of developing the app has been like, and when you can expect to see it in the App Store. Guests on this week's episode include 3Pillar’s Kevin Boyle, Mat...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we look at productivity in the workplace and beyond — how changing your personal rhetoric can help you refocus your efforts, how much more leisure time you have than you think you have, and why having partners in crime can make any hill “look less steep.” Laura Vanderkam joins us on this week’s episode to discuss those topics and more. Laura is the author of,...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we take a look at how to build high-performing teams and cultures through the science of "total motivation." Among the topics we discuss include how to spot the worst motivation for getting your job done, why culture might not want to eat strategy for breakfast anymore, and how to help employees long for the sea in their own ways. Neel Doshi and L...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we look at how to use the tenets of disruptive innovation to chart one's own optimal career path and improve performance in the workplace. We talk about how listeners can use the S-curve to understand their own career trajectory, why you should allow your brain to create obstacles for you rather than decrying the fact that it does, and the importance of l...

On this week's episode of the podcast we'll be looking at disruptive innovation in the media and entertainment space. We'll talk about why the definition of what it means to be a media company is rapidly changing, how media companies are dealing with the advent of live streaming and incorporating it into traditional broadcasts, and the future of advertising in a world of Everything-on-...

On this week’s episode of the podcast we take a look at the Hub of All Things (aka HAT) project . We’ll talk with Irene Ng about what exactly the HAT is, why you shouldn’t be alarmed to hear that it will make corporations out of everyone, and how it will help put control of personal data back in the hands of consumers.  Irene C L Ng is a Professor of Marketing and Service Systems and Director of t...

On this week's episode we welcome Jo Golden to the studio to talk about the  2015 UXDC Conference . Among the topics we discuss are the evolving and expanding role of UX, some of the talks and topics attendees at the conference can expect to hear, and why content strategy is increasingly an area of importance for UX professionals.   UXDC 2015 will be held in Washington, DC on October 9th and 1...

3Pillar CEO David DeWolf joins us for the 75th episode of the podcast to talk about the 2015 Fortune Brainstorm Tech  conference and more. David shares some of the trends and topics that were on everyone's minds at this year's conference, why software will continue to play an important role for companies of all shapes and sizes, and the importance creating a great culture has in creating g...

On this week's episode of The Innovation Engine podcast, we focus on the progress principle. Among the topics we discuss are: The groundbreaking study that led to a number of insights about motivation in the workplace The concept of "inner work life" and why it's important to get right in any company Why progress checklists and daily journals can be powerful tools for anyone lookin...

On this week’s episode, we take a look at how to build the perpetually innovative company – the five areas to focus on for improvement in innovation performance, the cornerstones of creating an innovative culture, and how to avoid the dreaded “not-invented-here syndrome.” Kai Engel and Violetka Dirlea join us on this week's episode to discuss those topics and more. Kai and Violetka are partner...

On this week's episode of the podcast we take an early look at the 2016 Digital Entertainment World Expo with the event's co-founder, Ned Sherman. Among the topics we discuss are the startup competition at the 2016 DEW Expo, what Ned's hands-on experience with the Oculus Rift was like, and what some of the most notable Media & Entertainment companies from the 2015 DEW Expo have bee...

On this week's episode of the podcast we talk with Mike Bearman and Andrea Bennetti of Sapienza Consulting  about innovation in the space industry. We talk about topics including the future of space travel, whether the next generation of innovation lies in private industry or the government space, and what has changed with project management in the space industry in the last 20 years.  Sapienz...

Jeff B. Cohen joins us on this week's episode to talk about the Art of Dealmaking and his recently published book, The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments . Among the topics we discuss are: Why dealmaking is an important skill for anyone in the business world Why asking yourself ”So what?" can be a powerful question any time you feel stuck How you can use a Motivation Mosaic to understand all...

Dr. Fred Kiel joins us on this week's episode to discuss the business benefits of corporate leaders behaving with moral character. We talk about Dr. Kiel's recently released book, Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders & Their Companies Win , which draws on a 7-year research study of 84 companies and their leaders from a wide variety of industries. Dr. Kiel is the co-founder and...

On this week's episode we look at the intersection of innovation and marketing. Among the topics we discuss are: Why marketing touches more areas of a business than ever before The concept of "the visual web" and why looks matter when it comes to marketing How to go about reverse engineering your company’s social media strategy Dr. Leigh George joins us to discuss those topics and more...