Best David Lancefield Podcasts (2024)

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Alex Edmans: Dealing with lies 42:46

8h ago42:46

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What impact do the biases you hold have on your work? Living and working in a more critical manner allows you to be more informed and less impacted by bias. This can have positive impacts on your work and those around you, just by challenging yourself to think differently. In this episode I am joined by Alex Edmans, author of May Contain Lies. He s…

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#114—John Winsor: Unveiling the Potential of Open Talent 31:35

6d ago31:35

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John Winsor is a prominent figure in strategic marketing and product innovation, known for his deep understanding of future work trends and open talent strategies. His expertise in collaboration, co-creation, and open innovation has made him a key influencer in innovation, disruption, and storytelling. He founded and chairs Open Assembly, an organi…

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Pia Lauritzen: Connecting through questions 45:08

14d ago45:08

45:08

How well do you ask questions? Asking questions can be more than a way to elicit an answer. They allow us to form connections. Used in the right way they are a powerful tool for us to learn from each other. In this episode I am joined by philosopher, Dr Pia Lauritzen, who spends her life researching the art and science of question-making. This is b…

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#113—Jeanne Liedtka: Design Thinking: Unleashing Creativity in Business 30:48

20d ago30:48

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Jeanne Liedtka is the Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, where she teaches both MBAs and executives, as well as consulting on innovation, organic growth and design thinking. Jeanne, has served as Associate Dean of the MBA Program at Darden, Executive Director of the Batten Institute for Entrepr…

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Frances Frei: Fixing hard problems fast 36:20

28d ago36:20

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Fixing problems is often seen as a slow, complex process but it doesn’t need to be this way. You can solve the hardest problems your organisation faces at speed; you just need to know how. In this episode I am joined by Harvard Business School professor Francis Frei. She talks about what it takes to build trust fast, and how to focus on the hard pr…

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#112—W. Russell Neuman: AI's Role in Evolutionary Intelligence 34:20

1M ago34:20

34:20

W. Russell Neuman is Professor of Media Technology at New York University, a founding faculty of the MIT Media Lab, he served as a Senior Policy Analyst in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. His books like The Digital Difference: Media Technology and the Theory of Communication Effects and his most recent book EVOLUTIONARY INT…

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Aga Bajer: Cracking the code on culture 44:19

1M ago44:19

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What is the culture in your organisation like? Culture is more popular and necessary for management to consider than ever. Talking about culture is one thing, improving it, evolving it into something better, more inclusive, and higher performing is quite another. In this episode my guest is Aga Bajer, a leading authority on culture. We talk about w…

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#111—Tobias Dengel: Voice Technology: Unlocking Efficiency and Evolution 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Tobias Dengel is President of WillowTree, a TELUS International Company. WillowTree designs and builds digital experiences for the world’s largest brands, and they sit at the forefront of this breakthrough. Tobias understands voice technology's profound, wide-ranging implications for every industry, including marketing, healthcare, hospitality, man…

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Holger Nils Pohl: Tackling complex problems using visual thinking 41:09

2M ago41:09

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What type of stimuli helps you to think? Leaders often shy away from using visual stimuli as it can be seen as gimmicky. But knowing where, when, and how to use it can transform how problems are solved. My guest in his episode is Holger Nils Pohl, one of the best at using visual thinking to tackle complex problems. He discusses how to apply it, and…

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#110—Sukhinder Singh Cassidy: Embracing Risk, Agility, and Resilience for Success 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Sukhinder Sing Cassidy is the leader of the growth and performance of Xero globally. With more than 25 years’ experience in Silicon Valley as a CEO, digital leader and board member, she has experienced building and scaling global companies including Google, Amazon, Yodlee, Joyus and StubHub. She currently serves on the board of publicly traded fint…

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Paolo Gallo: Mastering your inner journey 25:13

3M ago25:13

25:13

How do you create purposeful success? As a leader it can be challenging to define what success means to you. To achieve this, you need master your inner journey by reflecting, collaborating, and reinventing yourself. My guest in this episode, Paolo Gallo, is an expert in developing leaders who do just this. We talk about the importance of foundatio…

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#109—Jayshree Seth: Effective Collaboration and Innovation Between Science and Business 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

Jayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M who currently holds 80 patents for a variety of innovations, with several additional pending. Jayshree was appointed 3M’s first ever Chief Science Advocate in 2018 and as is using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to advance science and communicate the benefits of …

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Herminia Ibarra: Mastering career transitions 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Are you considering a career transition? More people are. But it’s not an easy endeavour. It comes with a sense of excitement and fear. In this episode Herminia Ibarra gives insights into what it takes to transition careers. She discusses why having a grand plan is the wrong move, the importance of developing your own story and why practice makes p…

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#108—Jean-Manuel Izaret: Mastering Your Pricing Strategy: Tips and Insights from JMI of BCG 30:24

3M ago30:24

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Jean-Manuel Izaret, or, JMI as he often prefers to go by, is a BCG managing director and senior partner and the global leader of the Marketing, Sales & Pricing practice based in San Francisco. His work as a BCG Fellow focuses on the topic of pricing model transformation. JMI has worked on pricing issues across industries, including consumer goods, …

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Alison Taylor: Taking the Higher Ground 30:47

4M ago30:47

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Is your company a responsible business? Taking the higher ground in business is integral to doing work ethically and with integrity. This is a necessity if you look at the systemic challenges we're facing, whether it's climate change, social inequality, or fragile geopolitics. My guest in this episode, Alison Taylor, shares her wisdom and recommend…

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#107—Sheena Iyengar: Demystifying the Relationship Between Creativity and Innovation 28:47

4M ago28:47

28:47

Sheena Iyengar is the S.T. Lee Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, where she has taught since 1998. A graduate of both Wharton and Stanford, she is one of the world's experts on choice and innovation. Famously known for her “Jam Study,” which transformed the way we think about products offered in the marketplace and how we curate the…

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Morra Aarons-Mele: Turning anxiety into your superpower 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Have you ever suffered from anxiety? We all have anxiety. At best, it gives us energy, drive and ambition, but at its worst it can be debilitating. I haven't met or worked with a leader who isn't anxious. The problem is that not many talk about it privately or even publicly. My guest in this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele, is raising our consciousness,…

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#106—David Lancefield: Strategy and Culture in Tandem 23:09

4M ago23:09

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David Lancefield is a catalyst, strategist and coach to senior executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. Over the last 25 years, David has worked with organizations on strategy, innovation, culture from start-ups to blue chips, while building and leading successful businesses and client accounts within PwC. He also speaks, facilitates and hosts …

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Neil Mullarkey: Communicating with improv 47:25

4M ago47:25

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How do you rate your communication skills? Being able to communicate with creativity and conviction is something leaders need to encourage their teams to contribute more and give meaningful ideas. In this episode I am joined by Neil Mullarkey, comedian, actor and coach to senior executives. He is also a co-founder of the world-famous Comedy Store p…

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#105—Bob Sutton: Leveraging Friction in Your Organization 28:14

5M ago28:14

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Bob Sutton is an organizational psychologist and professor of Management Science and Engineering at the Stanford Engineering School. He has given keynote speeches to more than 200 groups in 20 countries, and served on numerous scholarly editorial boards focused around his work on leadership, innovation, organizational change, and workplace dynamics…

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Dan Pontefract: Reframing work-life balance 40:54

5M ago40:54

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How do you view work life balance? For some it's an indulgence or luxury, for others, it's an essential, non-negotiable aspect of work and life. Whatever your view being more aware of what you want in life is surely an important step for all. In this episode I am joined by Dan Pontefract, who redefines and refrains it by calling it work life bloom.…

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#104—Andy Binns & Ellie Amirnasr: Paving a Path of Success for Corporate Explorers within Your Organization 32:37

5M ago32:37

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In this episode, Andy Binns, co-founder and Director of Change Logic, and an award-winning author who publishes articles on innovation strategy and execution in established firms is joined by an additional guest, Ellie Amirnasr, director of digital ventures at MANN+HUMMEL, who was a chapter author, alongside Andy, of Corporate Explorer Fieldbook: H…

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Tiffani Bova: Enhancing your customer and employee experience 45:10

5M ago45:10

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How can you improve your customer and employee experience? People in the CSuite can forget customer and employee experience are linked. If you change how customers interact with products or services, your employees change the way they work too. In this episode I am joined by Tiffani Bova, a growth expert. Her research shows 80% of customer facing e…

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#103—Shannon Banks: Unlocking the Power of Social Leadership and Purpose 23:41

6M ago23:41

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Shannon Banks is managing director of Be Leadership, and an award-winning facilitator, consultant, and coach. A pioneer in the field of social leadership, she founded her company in 2014 to help organizations bring their purpose to life through their people. In this episode, we'll dive into her steadfast belief that it is leaders that have the powe…

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David Rogers: Rethinking Digital Transformation 49:07

6M ago49:07

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How can you undergo digital transformation successfully? Too often, it is led without a clear vision by those at the top of the organisation who are just looking to launch technology pilots across the business. To do it well means you may have to challenge your thinking to inspire new ways of working. David Rogers is my guest in this episode, an ex…

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#102—Matt Abrahams: Optimizing Your Strategic Communication Toolkit 22:16

6M ago22:16

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In this episode, Matt Abrahams, leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach shares some of his top insights into strategic communication. He gives us a holistic explanation of what effective communication is, as well as dives into practical daily tips and techniques you can use in any c…

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Marcus Collins: Creating your culture 44:51

6M ago44:51

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What dictates meaning? Cultural engagement plays a critical role in influencing people to think and act differently. It can be the difference between meaningful or transactional relationships. To be successful in marketing we need to understand people's values and beliefs more deeply, and how we can then appeal to them. My guest in this episode is …

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#101—Bob Muglia: The Critical Role of People in Digital Transformation and the Future of AI 25:04

7M ago25:04

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Bob Muglia is a data technology investor and business executive, former CEO of Snowflake, and past president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Division. His rich background as a long-time leader in the tech space afforded him the unique position of being on the frontlines of the internet and related tech revolution. Bob is an advocate that while tech…

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Keaton Hoskins: Leading a limitless entrepreneurial life 39:06

7M ago39:06

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What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? Discipline for a start. Not just in your work but how you stay true to your values and the way you lead your life. It’s one of the reasons why Keaton Hoskins, my guest in this episode, has successfully scaled a number of multi-million dollar businesses. Keaton discusses how he identifies unmet need…

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#100—Outthinkers Reaches 100: Special Highlights Episode 43:47

7M ago43:47

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Dear listeners, this week we celebrate our 100th episode. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and listenership, as we treat you to a compilation of some of our favorite insights over the past years. Below you'll find a highlights reel broken down into clips in four categories: CLASSIC STRATEGY: Featuring Rita, McGrath, Ri…

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Tammy Gooler Loeb: Creating optionality in your career and life 42:24

7M ago42:24

42:24

Have you ever felt stale, overwhelmed or directionless? You might be performing well, but something's missing. The voice inside your head is getting louder, asking you questions about what your purpose is in life, what you are here to do, and who you are here to serve. My guest in this episode is Tammy Gooler Loeb and she helps people find answers …

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#99—Daniel Trabucchi: The Evolution of Platforms: Creating Value Beyond Digital Archetypes 24:06

8M ago24:06

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Daniel Trabucchi is the co-author, with Tommaso Buganza, of Platform Thinking: Read the past. Write the future. He is Senior Assistant Professor at the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano where he fosters research and teaches at the intersection between innovation management and leadership, with a strong focus on platform thinking and the…

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Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner: Using AI responsibly 40:08

8M ago40:08

40:08

How should we be using AI positively and constructively? AI is part of our lives both personally and professionally whether you like it or not. Any senior executive or entrepreneur should be learning more about how best to use AI in their organisation, but there are many implications of its use that need to be considered. In this episode Juliette P…

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#98—Dorie Clark: Crafting a Powerful Personal Brand in the Age of AI 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She was honored as the #1 Communication Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards and one of the Top 5 Communication Professionals in the World by Gl…

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Suzanne Heywood: Learning from your childhood 41:17

8M ago41:17

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What can we learn from our childhood? Imagine sailing around the world for 10 years starting from the age of seven, covering more than 47,000 nautical miles. You experience different cultures and enjoy some amazing sights, whilst also dealing with many hardships, including isolation, hunger, and a lack of education. That was Suzanne Heywood's child…

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#97—Tiffani Bova: Elevating Your EX to Improve Your CX 25:42

9M ago25:42

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What questions are addressed in this podcast? What are aspects of Employee Experience (EX) that leaders often overlook with dire consequences on CX? Who in an organization should own EX? Are there tangible ways to measure EX vs. CX? What is the ROI of developing a more thought-out employee experience? _______________________________________________…

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Aldo Spaanjaars & Sandrine Zerbib: Learning from Chinese Entrepreneurs 38:06

9M ago38:06

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What can we learn from Chinese entrepreneurs? China is home to some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and companies. Yet, much of the management thinking and practices we use comes from Western companies. This episode fills this gap by delving into what it takes for companies to thrive in this dynamic, unpredictable, and hyper-competitiv…

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Robbie Samuels: Connecting in a virtual world 43:31

9M ago43:31

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How do you connect in a virtual world? The virtual world was thrust upon us all with the pandemic and it has since become a way of working life. That doesn’t mean everyone makes their virtual work engaging, inspiring and thought provoking. Robbie Samuels is the perfect guest to talk to about creating virtual events people will remember. He talks ab…

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Dana Chapman: Feeding your body with the right stuff 35:04

10M ago35:04

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How does nutrition impact strategic leaders? This episode is all about feeding your brain and body with the right stuff. In other words, how can you enjoy a good nutritious diet, and why it matters for our performance and wellbeing at work, and indeed in life. Dana Chapman, a leading nutritional therapist joins me to share her advice on how to do t…

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#96—Michael Lenox: Unraveling Digital Transformation 22:33

10M ago22:33

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Michael Lenox is an award-winning professor, consultant, author, speaker, and podcaster. For over twenty-five years, he has been helping MBA students and executives navigate the competitive dynamics of markets in the face of innovation and disruption. He is the author of five books, including his latest, Strategy in the Digital Age: Mastering Digit…

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#95—Terence Mauri: Navigating Complexity and Uncertainty with Agility and Resilience 22:02

10M ago22:02

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Terence Mauri is the founder of the management think thank Hack Future Lab, a bestselling author and a visiting Professor at IE Business School. Terence challenges leaders to pivot from ‘wait and see’ to ‘explore and disrupt’ in a world of complexity and uncertainty. Terence says: ’Building a bold and resilient future never happens by accident. To …

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Aidan McCullen: Developing a reinvention mindset 43:54

10M ago43:54

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How do you develop a reinvention mindset? Who better to talk with than Aidan McCullum, who's used this mindset as he's moved from being a professional rugby player, to commentator, to innovation leader, to transformational consultant, keynote speaker, and host of the successful Innovation Show. He talks about what it takes to reinvent yourself, how…

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#94—Ralph Birchmeier: Insights for Strategists from an Investment Expert 22:16

10M ago22:16

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Ralph Birchmeieir’s expertise is in accounting, finance, valuation, and strategy. He is a former partner at a global investment firm where he headed financial research into banks, insurers, and real estate concerns. He and his team routinely met with company managements, emerging fintechs, insurtechs and IT professionals. He also sat on two investm…

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#93—Rob Cross: Reducing the Effects of Microstress through Organizational Networks 22:56

10M ago22:56

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Rob Cross has studied the underlying network dynamics of effective organizations and the collaborative practices of high performers for more than 20 years. Through research and writing, speaking and consulting, and courses and tools, Rob’s network insights are transforming the way people lead, work and live in a hyper-connected world. He is the Edw…

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Alex Osterwalder: Stimulating innovation from the C-Suite 34:10

11M ago34:10

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How do you stimulate innovation? In this episode, Alex Osterwalder, CEO and Founder of Strategyzer, talks about what it takes to stimulate and pursue innovation in a difficult and dynamic context. He talks about why CEOs need to invest at least 40% of their time on innovation activities, how they should use new measures (AKIs that complement OKRs),…

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#92—Elizabeth Altman: Rethinking the Definition of a Workforce in the Modern Era 31:17

11M ago31:17

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Dr. Elizabeth J. Altman is an associate professor of management at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and guest editor of the MIT Sloan Management Review Future of the Workforce project. Altman served as a visiting assistant professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in Fall 2018 and has served as…

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#91—Thales Teixeira: Decoupling the Customer Value Chain for Competitive Advantage 28:52

11M ago28:52

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Thales Teixeira the co-founder of digital disruption consultancy Decoupling (Decoupling.co), and previously the Lumry Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, where he taught for 10 years. There he has taught MBA, doctoral and executive-level courses in Marketing Models, Digital Marketing and E-commerce. His two primary domains of res…

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Tom Fussell: Leading creative people 33:35

11M ago33:35

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How do you lead creative people in a high profile organisation like the BBC? Tom Fussell is the CEO of BBC Studios, the BBC’s production and distribution business. Most recently, his team was responsible for the coverage of the King’s Coronation and the Queen’s Funeral. It doesn’t get much bigger or more under the spotlight than that. In this episo…

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#90—Marc Beckman: The New Era of Branding in the Metaverse, Web3 and the Digital Era 25:27

11M ago25:27

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Marc Beckman is the Co-Founder and CEO of DMA United, the award-winning advertising agency positioned at the center of style and design. His philosophy concentrates on building equity at the intersection of content and commerce. In fact, Marc has designed and implemented creative campaigns for countless individuals and corporations within DMA Unite…

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#89—Linda Yates: Building Your Corporate Ventures Growth Machine 31:08

11M ago31:08

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Linda Yates is the founder and CEO of Mach49, the growth incubator for global businesses with clients including Goodyear, Gundersen Health, Hitachi, Intel, Pernod Ricard, Schneider Electric, Shell, and many more. She is a seasoned CEO and board member with over thirty years of experience bridging Silicon Valley and the Global 1000, creating global …

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