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Bestselling business author and unconsultant Bryce Hoffman talks about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world’s best CEOs, writers and thinkers in this twice-monthly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think.

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    • Dec 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Rebroadcast - Uncertainty and the Limits of AI with Chris Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 74:34


    2023 has been the year of AI, so for this episode of The Thinking Leader, we look back on Bryce's conversation with Chris Butler, Lead Product Manager at Google, in a thought-provoking discussion about all things AI. The discussion centers on intricate aspects such as strategy, team dynamics, and infrastructure, while placing importance on eliminating unnecessary processes and focusing on simplicity. Chris speaks on the significance of working assumptions in business, and sheds light on Google's core machine learning infrastructure. Bryce & Chris explore the opportunities to harness the power of AI and how to effectively use machine learning systems They discuss how AI and human decision-making can work with applied critical thinking skills in guiding leaders. In this episode: Why you need to remove processes, not just add them How to turn divergent thinking into convergent thinking The limitations with current AI language learning models How to use randomized constraints to improve your decision making Find out more about The Uncertainty Project: https://www.theuncertaintyproject.org/ Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Rebroadcast - Episode 50: Best Guest Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 35:21


    In this rebroadcast of the 50th episode celebration, Producer James interviews Bryce about some of the most memorable conversations and valuable lessons from the podcast's first 50 episodes. Bryce talks about his background as a journalist and how the experience provided him with valuable insights into the inner workings of businesses and industries. He also discusses the decision to leave journalism and how podcasting has allowed him to continue his curiosity and learning through interviews with experts in their fields. Bryce loves how podcasting gives him the opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with an audience, and looks forward to continuing to bring thought-provoking content in the future. Listen to the conversations mentioned in this episode: Alan Mulally on Leadership in Times of Crisis Part 1 of Allan Mullaly's BPR process Gary Klein on Using Premortem Analysis Dave Snowden on Decision Making in Chaotic Scenarios Captain David Marquet on How To Lead Effectively Michael Kleeman on What The Human Race Has Built is Sub-Optimal Rose Fass on Chocolate Conversations Justin Foster on Coaching Leaders to make Real Change Rebecca Harding on The Weaponization of Trade Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Rebroadcast - What The Human Race Has Built is Suboptimal with Michael Kleeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 47:27


    With COP28 coming to a close this week, we throw back to Episode 33 of The Thinking Leader where Bryce spoke with Michael Kleeman about what the human race has built is sub-optimal. This conversation feels more important than ever given the potential of the decisions being made about the fate of the planet in Dubai this week. Bryce and Michael discuss dealing with problems in complex systems. The main problem facing the human race is the fact we have built sub-optimal systems and processes that are unsustainable. These systems inherently produce waste products and lose value on a local level. Bryce recalls the time he met the founder of Toyota and how their company had a 100 year plan, positing that planning this far ahead is a necessity. Michael wants to see CEOs and leaders be incentivized to optimize their businesses for the long term. It is important for leaders to have a reason why they do what they do. In this episode you will hear: How to use critical thinking to navigate the complexities of the world The intergenerational discount rate and the effects it has on how we make choices Why you should think long term instead of short term What to do to become a mission driven leader Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Rebroadcast - Unlearning for Success with Barry O'Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 39:10


    This week we throw back to Episode 3 of The Thinking Leader to Bryce's conversation with Barry O'Reilly. In this episode, Bryce talks to Barry O'Reilly about the need for leaders to “unlearn” things that are no longer valid or no longer serve them and explains how major corporations have used his unlearning process to achieve greater success. Barry is a business advisor, entrepreneur, and author of the book Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results. He is also the co-author of the international bestseller: Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale. Barry is a speaker, writer, and contributor to The Economist, Strategy+Business, and the MIT Sloan Management Review. He also is a member of the faculty at Singularity Universitythe founder of ExecCamp, the entrepreneurial experience for executives. His mission is to help purposeful, technology-led businesses innovate at scale. In this episode: What is Unlearning? The difference between a decision-making process and a decision-making practice Why so many digital transformations fail How to be a more agile, resilient leader What to do if you're not the one in charge of an organization that needs to unlearn Mentioned in this episode: Read Barry's blog See what Barry has to say on Twitter Subscribe to Barry's podcast Join Barry's newsletter Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Why Most Agile Transformations Fail with Nana Abban

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 52:29


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks with Nana Abban about why Agile transformations are often failing in organizations. They discuss how applying Agile practices without first addressing organizational culture and critical thinking is putting the cart before the horse. Nana explains his approach of focusing on transparency, alignment, engagement and other factors to improve flow before implementing specific methodologies. He also emphasizes developing an "Ubuntu" mindset of shared humanity and moving from a "human to human" approach over rigid business models. In this episode: The seven elements of Nana's approach? What the Ubuntu philosophy is about Why Agile often fails Connect with Nana via https://www.linkedin.com/in/nana-abban-2a43b460/?originalSubdomain=gh For more information about this episode head to https://www.redteamthinking.com/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision-making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Leading In Emergency Situations with Dan Dworkis MD PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 57:01


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Dr. Dan Dworkis, Chief Medical Officer at Mission Critical Team Institute, about swarm teams in mission critical environments like hospitals. They discuss how teams are formed in emergency situations, bringing together whoever is available to respond to critical issues immediately. However, Dr. Dworkis notes that while swarm teams are effective at responding to crises, hospitals often fail to debrief afterwards or capture lessons learned. Bryce and Marcus suggest ways that hospitals could implement an anonymous online feedback system and regular team meetings to ensure swarming experiences are used to continuously improve emergency response procedures. In this episode: How to make decisions under pressure How to make better decisions in emergency situations How to improve teamwork in your company How to build trust in a big team How to improve hospital emergency response procedures How to handle emergencies Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Unleashing Human Potential with Pete Dulcamara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 45:39


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman talks with Pete Dulcamara about unleashing human potential through humanity-centric innovation. They discuss how focusing on the biggest needs of humanity, 21st century business models, and exponential technologies can solve major problems in an economically sustainable way. Pete talks about creating businesses with purpose to help a billion people and improve lives. Bryce and Pete also discuss the importance of changing perspectives to find new solutions and unlock untapped potential in organizations and society. In this episode: How to unleash human potential through innovation The importance of creating businesses with purpose Why decision-making, leadership, and imagination is key in business Humanity-centric innovation for solving global problems The role of business in shaping the future Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Developing Strategic Thinking with Rich Horwath

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 50:50


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman talks with Rich Horwath, a New York Times bestselling author on strategic thinking, and strategy workshop facilitator and coach helping executive teams develop their strategic capabilities. They discuss developing strategic thinking skills and moving strategic planning from an annual event to an everyday practice. Rich shares how practicing key skills like situational awareness, asking good questions, and domain jumping can help people become more strategic thinkers. Bryce and Rich emphasize the importance of cultivating an explorer's mindset to look at problems from new perspectives in order to spark insights and creative thinking. In this episode: How to develop strategic skills Moving strategy from an annual event to everyday practice Why you should be practicing situational awareness The importance of asking good questions How to have an explorer's mindset to find new perspectives Grab your copy of Rich's new book here: https://www.strategic-book.com/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    The End Of Agility? With Susan Abishara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 64:32


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks with Susan Abishara about enabling effective organizational agility and transformation. They discuss how adopting agile practices without understanding the true problems the organization aims to solve often leads to failure. Susan explains how assessing organizational "fitness" and targeting specific areas for improvement, such as developing a clear vision or measuring the right outcomes, can help organizations apply agile tactics more successfully to achieve their goals. She emphasizes the importance of leadership clarity, focusing on empiricism, and sparking curiosity within the business. In this episode: Susan's experience moving between cultures Why transformations often fail The value of "fitness" assessments to identify weaknesses Leadership, data, and curiosity as keys to agility Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    The Dangers Of Affinity Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 23:11


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about affinity bias and how surrounding yourself with similar people can lead to groupthink and lack of diverse perspectives. They discuss how affinity bias, or the tendency to hire and surround oneself with like-minded people, can fuel groupthink and prevent organizations from benefiting from a diversity of thoughts and backgrounds. Bryce and Marcus provide examples of how bringing in outsiders and people with different experiences can help organizations avoid biases and make better decisions. In this episode: What affinity bias is The dangers of Affinity Bias and how it creates "groupthink" Why you should build teams with a lot of diversity Why you should have "outsiders" in your team Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Message Discipline, Leadership and Storytelling with Gavin McMahon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 54:19


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Gavin McMahon of fassforward Consulting about the interrelation between leadership, storytelling and effective communication. Gavin provides historical military examples of the importance of message discipline and explores how understanding different learning styles can help leaders engage employees. Alan Mulally's turnaround of Ford through values-based storytelling is also examined. You'll learn strategies for adapting messages to changing contexts while maintaining organizational goals and vision. In this episode: The connection between leadership, storytelling and effective decision making How key terms may be interpreted differently across an organization Why you should be adapting goals to solve new problems Why you need to engage more learning styles through visuals, activities and repetition in presentations What continuous improvement will do for your organization Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Don't Jump On The Bandwagon Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 23:25


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the cognitive bias known as the bandwagon effect. They discuss how individuals and organizations tend to jump on trends or adopt new initiatives simply because others are doing so, without critically examining whether it actually makes sense for their situation. Bryce and Marcus provide examples of how consultants are able to sell the same proposals to multiple clients by just rebranding them, and how this can lead organizations to undertake transformations and changes that are not truly the best approach and often fail to achieve their goals as a result. In this episode: Why do people join trends and adopt new initiatives that might not always be worthwhile Why transformations frequently fail to achieve goals How doing pre-mortems helps organizations How to speak up against “the bandwagon" Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Scaling Agile Transformations Across Businesses with John May

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 54:00


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with John May, Solutions Architect at Atlassian. They discuss decision making as a practice, the importance of strategic thinking at all levels of an organization, and how to effectively scale agile transformations. John shares his experience with agile transformations over the past two decades and how the focus has evolved from teams to connecting strategy and execution across the enterprise. The group explores how to build a "decision architecture" and make strategic choices in a collaborative process. They also discuss tools for prioritizing work, being ruthless about unnecessary tasks, and creating space for strategic thinking. In this episode: How agile has evolved Challenges that emerge at scale How to share strategic intent Whether you should focus on goals or strategy first Why you should make time for thinking Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 86: The Future of Red Team Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 35:58


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with James about the growth of their Red Team Thinking company over the past 14 months. They discuss how they have trained almost 500 red team coaches and are now training over 100 of them to become certified Red Team Trainers. Bryce and Marcus also cover their plans to launch a level 4 program to train Red Team leaders, expand their staff, and hold their first Red Team Thinking retreat in December. In this episode: How Bryce and Marcus have grown their “Red Team Thinking Army” What the level 4 program will train people to do When and where the first Red Team Thinking retreat take place Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 85: Teaching Critical Thinking to Future Generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 33:11


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with the show's producer Sam about teaching critical thinking skills to future generations. Sam opens up the discussion about a recent episode of the show highlighting the growing demand for critical thinking in the workplace, and how skills like Red Team Thinking could be incorporated into education to prepare young people for an increasingly complex world. Bryce & Marcus debate how to engage parents in teaching their own children applied critical thinking and how to make these important skills a central part of the national curriculum. In this episode: How red team thinking will be needed to meet future needs Why parents want to know how to teach kids applied critical thinking Why teachers need to focus on more than just standardized testing What makes society accept and celebrate mediocrity and why higher standards are needed Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 84: Training Future Leaders: What Can We Learn From The Ukrainian Frontline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 30:41


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about leadership lessons that can be learned from observing how the Ukrainian military has adapted to using new weapons systems donated from other countries. They discuss how impressed US military officers have been with how quickly Ukrainians have been able to become operationally capable with equipment they have never seen or used before, such as British Challenger tanks. Bryce and Marcus also debate how creating uncertainty, chaos and discomfort can spark innovation, as long as people are empowered and trained to problem solve on their own. In this episode: Why you need to train leaders at all levels continuously for maximum impact How to empower people to make decisions close to problems How to rapidly adapt to new challenges like the Ukrainians have during the war Why you should trust people to solve problems independently Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 83: The Best of Bryce & Marcus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 34:02


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, we highlight some of the most insightful moments and stories from Bryce and Marcus. One doesn't become a Red Team Thinker overnight, and nobody better demonstrates that than our two hosts. This episode features times they got it right, things that have gone wrong, and most importantly moments they stopped to think. We've picked out our favorite stories, techniques and tools the guys have discussed in their reflections on their Red Team journeys. In this episode: How Red Team Thinking has saved companies billions of dollars How simple problems can become major business disasters The pros and cons of using AI in your decision making Simple techniques you can implement to improve your work culture How Bryce broke stories nobody else knew about How one frustrated employee cost a company $2 billion Listen to the full episodes highlighted in this episode: The ROI of Red Team Thinking Why We Hate Satisficing How Leaders Could Use AI to Make Better Decisions The Lost Art of Contradiction Red Teaming Life Red Team Coaching Yourself Sign up for the Red Team Thinking Boot Camp: https://www.redteamthinking.com/bootcamp-page Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 82: Critical Thinking is the Key to Future Proofing Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 30:18


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023. They analyze the top in-demand skills for today and skills that are rising in importance for 2027. Analytical and critical thinking remain the most important skills showing that focus must remain on developing your cognitive abilities. Leadership is evolving from a skill to an outcome of cultivating resilience, flexibility and other competencies to prepare for the future of work. In this episode: The future importance of analytical and critical thinking Skills which are rising in demand AI capabilities in the workplace What it takes to cultivate effective leadership Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 81: Understanding Complexity with Systems Thinking with Dr. William Donaldson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 51:55


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Dr. Willy Donaldson, author of 'Simple Complexity' and Professor of Management at Christopher Newport University. They discuss the importance of systems thinking for navigating today's complex business world. Dr. Donaldson shares insights on how viewing problems through a systems lens can provide leaders with a deeper understanding. Key Takeaways: What is systems thinking and why does it matter for business? The dangers of short-term thinking and how it hinders systems-oriented solutions How culture emerges from the interactions within an organizational system The critical leadership skills of active listening and continuous learning Why listening to employees is key for understanding problems holistically Topics Discussed: Reducing complexity vs. understanding emergent system behaviors The relationship between parts and the whole in complex systems How management actions shape culture over time Examples of companies that exemplify systems thinking principles Advice for leaders on better understanding the systems they lead Connect with Dr. Willy Donaldson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willydonaldson Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 80: Red Team Coaching Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 30:28


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby discuss the Red Team Coaching course and the impact it has had on their participants. They explore the differences between traditional coaching courses and the Red Team Coaching course, and relay reviews from leaders who have taken both. They go over some of the revelations their course has enabled, and explain a few of the techniques they use to achieve those revelations. Marcus shares insight into how the Red Team Coaching course has impacted its participants on an individual level, whilst Bryce explains how the Red Team Coaching course has set itself so far above the competition. In this episode: Why the Red Team Coaching course focuses on instant applicability immediate efficacy First-hand reviews from people who have taken the course Plans for the future of Red Team Coaching Why it's OK to admit you don't know the answer What sets the Red Team Coaching course so far above the competition Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 79: The Neuroscience of Decision Making with Moran Cerf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 60:57


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby engage in a conversation with Moran Cerf, a professor of neuroscience and business at Columbia University. He helps implement decision-science and neuroscience in critical choices. Moran speaks on his entry into the field of decision-making and his insights into flawed protocols based on outdated assumptions about human decision-making. He highlights the necessity of having a trusted friend in your decision-making groups who can provide honest feedback as this enhances decision quality. Bryce, Marcus and Moran explore the application of AI to validate human choices, along with simulations for leaders to comprehend associated risks. The talk touches on AI's role in wartime scenarios and the rarity of key decision-makers. They discuss optimal decision states, how to make better choices, the concept of red team thinking in understanding brain function, and neuroplasticity's potential. In this episode: Why you need to find a trusted decision-making ally How AI exposes human decision-making errors AI's role in wartime contexts How red team thinking contributes to understanding brain dynamics The significance of personal red teams Moran's article about the role of AI and Nuclear Launch Codes https://www.ft.com/content/06b22337-e862-43e5-8440-d9c225e0c18d Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 78: The Permissionless Organization with Rita McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 63:20


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Rita McGrath, the author of several books, about how to take advantage of inflection points in your business. McGrath shares fascinating insights on the importance of picking up on weak signals and being candid about the world's realities. Marcus explains the difference between wartime and peacetime leaders, and the significance of bringing people along on the leadership journey. McGrath stresses that leadership is about energy, emotional awareness, and skillful expression. She has created the idea of a permissionless organization and distributed decision-making as tools to be used by modern leaders. In this episode: How to take advantage of inflection points in business and leadership What it means to be a permissionless organization and the advantages it offers How to design your organization to be permissionless and embrace distributed decision-making How to create a stable core in leadership by seeking out and embracing feedback Why leaders need to let go of decision-making responsibilities and embrace leadership agility What makes a great leader and the traits they exhibit For more information about this episode, head to Rita's website: https://www.ritamcgrath.com/ Or her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rgmcgrath And learn more about Rita's sister company, Valize: https://www.valize.com/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 77: Uncertainty and the Limits of AI with Chris Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 74:41


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Chris Butler, Lead Product Manager at Google, shedding light on Google's core machine learning infrastructure. The discussion centers on intricate aspects such as strategy, team dynamics, and infrastructure, while placing importance on eliminating unnecessary processes and focusing on simplicity. Chris speaks on the significance of working assumptions in business, based on his learnings from Ford Motor Company. Bryce & Chris explore the opportunities to harness the power of AI and how to effectively use machine learning systems They discuss how AI and human decision-making can work with applied critical thinking skills in guiding leaders. In this episode: Why you need to remove processes, not just add them How to turn divergent thinking into convergent thinking The limitations with current AI language learning models How to use randomized constraints to improve your decision making Find out more about The Uncertainty Project: https://www.theuncertaintyproject.org/ Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 76: Best of the Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 43:53


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, we replay some of the most powerful moments from our recent guests. Bryce and Marcus always have fascinating conversations with their guests, so this episode features a smorgasbord of information, and highlights some of the most valuable pieces of advice they have received for being a great leader. In this episode: The Power of being Brutally Honest from Richard James Is Ego Needed to be a Good Leader? From Christie Garcia How We Can Adapt to a World with AI from Oliver Yonchev Why Business Schools Can't Teach Leadership from Ron Boire What is the Toyota Production System? From Nigel Thurlow What Does Power Bias Mean? From Prof Bent Flyvbjerg How Ford Survived the Recession from Joe Hinrichs Gun Control Isn't a Complex Issue from Dave Snowden Listen to the full episodes highlighted in this episode: Leading Large-Scale Change In Industry with Richard James The Dangers of Workplace Ego with Christie Garcia AI and Taking Risks with Oliver Yonchev Preparing The Next Generation Of Leaders with Ron Boire TPS and the Value of Continuous Improvement with Nigel Thurlow How Big Things Get Done with Prof Bent Flyvbjerg Collaboration, Teamwork, and Building Positive Relationships with Joe Hinrichs Estuarine Mapping with Dave Snowden Sign up for the Red Team Thinking Boot Camp: https://www.redteamthinking.com/bootcamp-page Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 75: Disrupting Yourself and the Truth Of Innovation with Whitney Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 55:09


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Whitney Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors. They discuss disruption in business and the value that disruption plays in making changes. Whitney's core belief is that change comes from the individual, and that disruption on a large-scale starts with disruption on an individual level. Bryce and Whitney reflect on the moments that caused major changes in their lives which started their own journeys of disruption. They consider the different scales of disruption and how, and why, you should implement disruption in your day-to-day life. In this episode: Why Whitney started her journey of disruption What disruption truly means and why you need to start at an individual level The difference between large-scale Disruptions and “little d” disruptions How you can disrupt yourself and why it is so important to do The importance of removing shame from failure and why this will improve your innovation Find out more about Whitney's work with Disruption Advisors on her website, https://thedisruptionadvisors.com/, and to grab a copy of her books, head to https://thedisruptionadvisors.com/books/ Read Whitney's Disrupt Yourself article: https://hbr.org/2012/07/disrupt-yourself-3 Sign up for the Red Team Thinking Boot Camp: https://www.redteamthinking.com/bootcamp-page Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 74: Red Teaming Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 43:35


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about how Red Team Thinking can apply to everyday life. They discuss the difficulty of facing problems you can't solve, but the resilience and adaptability that Red Team Thinking can build to make these problems more manageable. They talk about the value of reflection before reacting, especially in today's complex world. Bryce and Marcus reflect on how Red Teaming has affected themselves and their families, and go into personal examples of how their work has improved their lives. They also impart advice on how to implement Red Team Thinking into your life and how this will benefit you. In this episode: How to be resilient in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world The importance of self-awareness and self-reflection in the workplace Personal examples of how Bryce and Marcus, and their families, have used the Red Team principles The power of taking positive action How Red Team Thinking can be applied to your life Sign up for the Red Team Thinking Boot Camp: https://www.redteamthinking.com/bootcamp-page Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 73: The Lost Art of Contradiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 49:38


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks about The Lost Art of Contradiction, a keynote speech he gave at Scrum Day London. Marcus explains the process of Agile and Scrum and how it has changed over the years. Despite the recent backlash against Agile, Marcus is a firm believer in the system and believes it is the implementation of Agile which is failing an otherwise great system. He talks about the three P's of project management, People, Process, and Platform. However, with the advance of technology, People have been forgotten in a lot of management systems. Marcus emphasizes the importance of re-empowering the People in your organization to survive the complexity of the modern world. He also goes over techniques to engage your employees and principles to avoid in your business. In this episode: What is Agile and how it has evolved over the years The problems with how Agile is currently used How to engage your employees and increase their productivity Why conforming to expectations causes more problems than it solves The importance of critical thinking and how to encourage it within your organization Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 72: Collaboration, Teamwork, and Building Positive Relationships with Joe Hinrichs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 62:25


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman talks with Joe Hinrichs - President & CEO, Director of CSX. He speaks about the dynamic world of railroads and the importance of effective leadership. Hinrichs, formerly the President of Ford Motor Company, brings his wealth of experience to CSX, one of the largest railroads in the United States. Joe's focus is on collaboration, teamwork, and building positive relationships. He highlights the significance of working together, drawing from his experiences at Ford and the North American restructuring plan. He emphasizes the value of honest dialogue and negotiations with stakeholders, particularly his experience with the UAW. Bryce and Joe explore the concept of thinking differently and embracing new perspectives, underscoring the importance of strategic planning and red team thinking. Hinrichs exemplifies the qualities of a forward-thinking leader by using the power of leveraging teamwork and transformative thinking to drive success in an organization. In this episode: Why you should place emphasis on effective leadership and collaboration Hinrichs' experience as the former President of Ford Motor Company The importance of working together and building positive relationships Insights from Hinrichs' experiences at Ford and the North American restructuring plan Why you should focus on strategic planning What leaders need to do to embrace new perspectives Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 71: Rebroadcast - Using PreMortem Analysis to Make Better Decisions with Gary A. Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 45:45


    This week on the show we throw back to one of our most requested episodes, Bryce's conversation with Dr. Gary Klein. Gary is the creator of PreMortem Analysis, a powerful tool designed to help leaders understand the ways their plans could fail so that they can ensure that they don't. In addition to discussing the origins of PreMortem and how it is used, they talk about how humans make decisions and how leaders can make better ones – particularly in these challenging times. Gary also discusses his latest innovation, a training tool he calls ShadowBox. Dr. Gary A. Klein is a cognitive psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on human decision making. He is the author of several books, including Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions and Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights. Gary pioneered the naturalistic decision-making movement and is the president of ShadowBox Training. In this episode: What is naturalistic decision making and what it reveals about how people make decisions How Gary analyzed the way in which people really make decisions, particularly under time pressures What leaders can learn from firefighters in order to make better decisions What is ShadowBox and how it works Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

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    Episode 70: How Leaders Could Use AI To Make Better Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 26:02


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the ways in which AI - or AGI - could be used to help leaders make better decisions. They discuss how AI can enhance your existing decision making processes, with particular reference to the Military Decision Making Practice (MDMP) and Red Team Thinking. They point out the value of using AI to increase diversity of thought, particularly in its capability to play Devil's Advocate, due to AI's freedom from political biases. It is important to understand the limits of AI if you plan to use it in your decision making process. AI is still a relatively new tool which is limited by its dataset and lacks an understanding of human elements. Bryce and Marcus provide insight into where AI is most useful in business decisions, but also where caution is required when implementing such tools. In this episode: How AI can enhance your existing decision making process What the limitations of AI are and why a human element is still required How AI avoids decision making biases and why this is important How to recognize the limitations and opportunities of AI tools Bryce and Marcus try to use ChatGPT to play Devil's Advocate… against itself! Read Bryce's article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brycehoffman/2023/05/22/how-leaders-could-use-ai--or-even-agi--to-make-better-decisions/?sh=1d4bcfb6288a Alternative Futures Analysis with ChatGPT video: https://youtu.be/2CMGVUCPYok Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 69: Estuarine Mapping with Dave Snowden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 59:33


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Dave Snowden, father of the Cynefin framework and Founder of The Cynefin Company. They discuss Dave's latest addition to the Cynefin framework, Estuarine Mapping. Dave talks about Estuarine Mapping's roots in the constructor theory of quantum mechanics, as well as its strong basis in philosophy and biology. Estuarine Mapping breaks down management into constraints and constructors, emphasizing the flows of possibility in any system. Dave also gives his opinion on Agile and how it has entered a commodification phase, particularly due to the introduction of SAFe. Bryce, Marucs, and Dave talk about the benefits of the different methodologies of Agile, how the Cynefin framework fits into Agile, and the future of Agile. In this episode: What is Estuarine Mapping and how it fits into the Cynefin ecosystem How to enable and govern your constraints to work for you How SAFe has caused the commodification of Agile Why companies don't always take the right path Listen to Dave's previous appearance on the show: https://www.redteamthinking.com/podcasts/the-thinking-leader/episodes/2147722270 Read Dave's EU manual here: https://op.europa.eu/s/yIv5 Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 68: Leading Large-Scale Change In Industry with Richard James

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 54:14


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Richard James, Managing Director at Accenture, and a thought leader in agile and the ways of working. They discuss how to lead large-scale transformational change in industry by showing humility and vulnerability as a leader. Richard also talks about the need for empathy and sympathy from leaders, to understand how changes will affect people at all levels of the industry. He particularly emphasizes the importance of developing a culture of experimentation and learning to embrace changes and ensure their success. They also talk about being agile and how its perception has shifted in recent years. Leadership is often the biggest challenge for agile, preferring to stick to the status quo rather than making the brave decisions to change. The discussion also covers how leaders can adapt to best prepare their companies and employees for large-scale change. In this episode: How leaders can develop to best support businesses for large-scale change The importance of breaking down internal conflicts before your company undergoes major changes How the perception of agile has changed, and why it is still important for modern businesses Why leaders need to be comfortable with ambiguity Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 67: The Science Of Positive Leadership with Craig Dowden Ph. D.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 59:58


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Craig Dowden Ph. D., a thought leader, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. They discuss the importance of a leader mastering their ‘self' before they master their business. Leaders must learn from their own experiences and understand their own emotions before they can have a truly objective and positive view on business. You simply cannot lead through ego alone in the modern world. They also talk about the value of mentors and coaches, and how the best CEOs lead with empathy and humility. Showing vulnerability as a leader develops trust and honesty with your employees, and by taking a step back you can enable your team to function optimally and enthusiastically. They also cover ways to have maximum impact at meetings to build a positive and impactful culture, rather than simply filling the meeting minutes. In this episode: Why leaders should be mastering their ‘self's before they master their business The importance of putting aside ego to build honest and trust in your team How leaders can take a step back to get the best out of their employees Craig's Six Pillars of Positive Leadership, and the value they add to any business Connect with Craig: https://www.craigdowden.com/ Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 66: Turning Ideas Into Actions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 37:46


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman is interviewed by Brian Hatalla about capturing ideas and turning them into actions. Bryce covers his journey from journalism to Red Team Thinking, and how he started his first business almost by accident. This all came from the lessons he learned from writing his first book, and companies desire to implement those lessons. Brian highlights that it is easy to come up with ideas, but it is very difficult to capture and implement those ideas. Bryce shares helpful insights from globally renowned leaders on actioning ideas to run successful businesses, and the pair discuss the importance of failure. In this episode: Why it is important to capture your ideas immediately What Bryce has learned about the secret to success in business How to approach complex problems Why successful entrepreneurs are happy to make mistakes Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 65: The Battle of Gettysburg and Empowering Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 20:28


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the Battle of Gettysburg and the power of letting your front line workers think for themselves. At the Battle of Gettysburg, Col. Joshua Chamberlain held the last line of defense against the Confederates before Washington DC by considering the intent of his orders rather than following the direct wording. By empowering your frontline workers to think for themselves, your business will see much better results. Companies such as Toyota and Wholefoods have enabled their employees to make decisions in the best interest of the business. Allowing workers to make important decisions causes the wellbeing of the business to be everyone's responsibility, which builds a cooperative workplace and ultimately makes your employees feel valued. In this episode: What the Battle of Gettysburg teaches us about empowering your workforce Why it is important for your workers to understand the intent of instructions How to empower your frontline employees to do the right thing Why your front line workers are best placed to spot serious problems How to run meetings to get the best out of your employees Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 64: Why We Hate Satisficing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 27:22


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about satisficing and how it damages businesses. Satisficing is the act of being satisfied with the first sufficient solution to a problem. Being satisficed with the first solution is rarely the best solution and often deals with the symptoms of an issue rather than the root cause. They discuss the dangers of always being busy and why being a brilliant firefighter doesn't result in a brilliant business. The idea that modern workers always need to be busy means decision makers don't have time to consider all their options. Having time to consider your options and tackle problems correctly leads to a healthier and more successful business in the long-term. In this episode: What is satisficing How satisficing can be the difference between a failing company and a successful one Why being brilliant at fighting fires isn't a brilliant sign for your business The value of not being busy Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

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    Episode 63: The Dangers Of Workplace Ego with Leadership Coach Christie Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 53:35


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Christie Garcia, a Leadership Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and Founder of the digital Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. They explore the different facets of ego and its impact on the workplace. Christie explains the key symptoms of ego that often manifest in the workplace and how they can be detrimental to team dynamics and productivity. Christie shares insights on how to overcome Impostor Syndrome, which is a common struggle among high-achieving individuals. Bryce Christie and Marcus also examine the three types of egos and how identifying them can help individuals and teams navigate difficult situations. Christie gives tips on how to get out of ego and how intellectual laziness can sometimes lead to narcissistic behavior, before examining how narcissism can play a role in running for political office, particularly the presidency. In this episode: Key symptoms of ego in the workplace Understanding the difference between confidence and arrogance How to overcome the Impostor Syndrome The easiest way to get out of ego Narcissism and running for president. Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership Links: Christie Garcia: https://www.mindfulchoiceacademy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiegarcia/ The Social Dilemma : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0 Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 62: AI and Taking Risks with Oliver Yonchev

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 58:09


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Oliver Yonchev, co-founder of Flight Story. They discuss the recent developments of AI, how it impacts the business world, and the ethical concerns around AI. With many large companies ramping up their use of AI, particularly in public-facing systems, the world is on the precipice of an AI revolution. It's crucial to understand this technological movement changes and how it could benefit your business. They also talk about why companies need to take big risks if they want to grow. Taking risks is an important factor in getting out of your comfort zone, and no business is growing if it stays within its comfort zone. You should include contrarians within your decision making group to ensure you aren't gambling on staying the same. Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership In this episode: How AI is changing the business world Why it's important for companies to take risks The power of intentional disruption Why companies need to get out of their comfort zone The importance of stress-testing your own thinking Learn more about Oliver's work with Flight Story at https://flightstory.com/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 61: The Dangers of Groupthink

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 44:24


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about groupthink and the impact it can have on your business. Groupthink is a result of social conformity and the desire to fit in, blinding the group to the flaws and consequences of their ideas. This can be devastating to a business if decision makers are unwilling, or unable, or analyze all the potential results of their own decisions. Bryce and Marcus discuss real-world examples of groupthink and the negative consequences of a group's inability to recognize their shortcomings. They cover the eight symptoms of groupthink, which you can use to help identify groupthink, and strategies for breaking the cycle and outsmarting the pressure to conform. Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership In this episode: What groupthink is and how it impacts a team Why groupthink is a major threat to your businesses decision making How to be aware of groupthink in order to overcome it Real world examples of groupthink Irving Janis's eight symptoms of groupthink Covered in this episode: Solomon Asch's Conformity Experiment: https://simplypsychology.org/asch-conformity.html Irving Janis's eight symptoms of groupthink: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/management/groupthink-decisions/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 60: The ROI of Red Team Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 28:03


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the value businesses can get from implementing Red Team Thinking. They talk about the difficulty in measuring the ROI on such a complex topic, but how via other tangible results within businesses they've worked with they can see the ripple-effect that Red Teaming has had on the companies they've worked with. They discuss some of the success stories of the businesses they've worked with, and why engaging your employees is one of the most valuable things you can do as a leader. Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership In this episode: The importance of maintaining engagement in the workplace How to engage your employees Some of the results companies have seen from implementing Red Teaming Why you should listen to your employees Register for the bootcamp: https://www.coaching.com/red-team-coaching/bootcamp/roof/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 59: Preparing The Next Generation Of Leaders with Ron Boire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 61:32


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Ron Boire, former executive of Sony Electronics and Best Buy, and former CEO of Barnes & Noble, Brookstone and Sears Canada. Ron talks about his career and how being surrounded by great leaders allowed him to thrive. He reflects on the power of leaders' understanding when they were not the best person for the task at hand, and how making way for younger generations is almost always the correct business decision. They discuss the importance of leaders taking care of their own health first, and how that will affect your employees and your business. They also talk about the value of recognising when it's time for a leader to step down from their role, and how important this is in keeping a business competitive in the modern world. Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership In this episode: Why you need to take care of your health as a leader The importance of being allowed to fail Why leaders need to recognise when they need step down How to best prepare leaders for the modern world Find out more about Ron's work at https://www.uplandgroup.us/ and https://www.valize.com/site/about, or connect with Ron directly at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronboire/ Register for the bootcamp: https://www.coaching.com/red-team-coaching/bootcamp/roof/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 58: TPS and the Value of Continuous Improvement with Nigel Thurlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 70:02


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Nigel Thurlow, Toyota's first ever Chief of Agile, and co-creator of The Flow System. They discuss Nigel's time at Toyota and why the Toyota Production System is critical to the company's success. Nigel talks about the value of striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of a business, and how waste elimination is a catalyst for this improvement. They also discuss the value of Scrum, and why everyone in the business needs to understand the company philosophy. Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership In this episode: What is the Toyota Production System How Toyota is such an efficient company Why waste reduction is so important in production The importance of continuous improvement Register for the bootcamp: https://www.coaching.com/red-team-coaching/bootcamp/roof/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 57: The Red Team Thinking Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 27:14


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about their new Red Team Thinking community. They discuss how red teaming can be used as a leadership tool to identify blind spots and improve decision-making processes. They emphasize the importance of learning from others, and how bringing together critical thinkers with the Red Team Thinking Community will elevate their collective knowledge. Listen all the way through to hear how to get a free month in their community! Sign up to the Red Team Thinking Community - Use the coupon code THINKINGLEADER for a free 30-day trial: https://community.redteamthinking.com/checkout/general-membership In this episode: What is the Red Team Thinking Community How the community will elevate your knowledge How to get one free month of access to the Red Team Thinking Community World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs report: https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2020/in-full/infographics-e4e69e4de7 Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 56: Using Red Team Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 54:41


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Miki Feldman Simon and Rashmir Balasubramaniam, two people with experience in coaching and consulting and leadership development. They discuss their experience of the new Red Team Thinking Programme on Coaching.com. You will be hearing from them about what they thought of the programme, and how they have been able to use the tools and techniques taught in this course in their coaching practices. In this episode: What is covered in the Red Team Coaching Programme Why it will make you a better leader for your organization How to get access to the programme Links: Miki - Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikifeldmansimon/ https://www.iambackatwork.com/ Rashmir - Linked In or website - https://rashmir.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmirbalasubramaniam/ https://www.coaching.com/red-team-coaching/bootcamp/roof/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 55: Prepare for Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 30:23


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the power of excellence and why it's crucial to always do your best in everything you do. They discuss the topic of customer service, using Marcus' Theory called The McDonald's Principle as a prime example of what it means to be prepared for the reality of disappointment. Bryce and Marcus also highlight the rarity of excellent customer service in today's world and why it's important to always strive to do the right thing and do it well, especially when interacting with customers. They also emphasize the significance of being intentional about what you do and doing it to the best of your ability. In this episode: Why you should always do your best What is The McDonald's Principle How to be prepared for disappointment The importance of giving a f*ck Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Resources: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Enjoy-Your-Life-Job/dp/0749305932 Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 54: The Right Way to do Risk Management with Alex Sidorenko

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 61:10


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks with Alex Sidorenko, CEO of Risk-Academy and an experienced risk management consultant. Risk management is an integral part of decision making in businesses and organizations. It involves the identification, assessment, and prioritization of potential risks in order to minimize their impact. Effective risk management is absolutely crucial for the success and sustainability of a business or organization. The future success of a company or organization depends on their ability to effectively manage risk. In this episode you will learn: Why companies should be managing risk, not avoiding it How your organization should be assessing risk Why it is important to have a plan for every possible outcome How taking on additional risk could increase your market share For more information about this episode head to: https://2022.riskawarenessweek.com/ https://charity.riskawarenessweek.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@riskacademy https://riskacademy.blog/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 53: Steer Clear of the Titanic Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 28:35


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about The Titanic Effect and how it can lead to major problems in your organization. The Titanic Effect refers to the idea that there is often more to a situation or problem than meets the eye. Just like an iceberg floating in the ocean, only a small portion of it is visible above the surface, while the majority is hidden below. Similarly, in organizations, the surface level issues are often just symptoms of deeper underlying problems. The Titanic effect is a well-known example of this concept, where the sinking of the Titanic was not just caused by the visible iceberg, but by several factors, including inadequate safety procedures, poor communication, and a lack of leadership. In order to address these types of problems effectively, organizations need to shift towards a more learning culture, with fast feedback mechanisms in place and a focus on the middle ground. This requires strong leadership and a willingness to confront the truth, rather than allowing tyranny to feed on lies and silence. In this episode you will learn: What is the Titanic Effect How Pre-Mortem Analysis can help prevent the Titanic Effect Why organizations need to adopt a learning-focussed culture The importance of Psychological Safety in your business How weak and tyrannical leadership can cause companies to fail For more information about what was discussed in this episode head to : RMS Titanic - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic Satisficing - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/satisficing.asp#:~:text=Satisficing%20is%20a%20decision%2Dmaking,effort%20when%20confronted%20with%20tasks Learning Organization - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_organization Costa Concordia - https://www.britannica.com/event/Costa-Concordia-disaster Dr. Jordan Peterson - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 52: How Big Things Get Done with Professor Bent Flyvbjerg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 59:09


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Bent Flyvbjerg, the world's leading megaproject expert, economic geographer, and the first BT Professor at Oxford University. They discuss the problem with big projects and small projects. They explore the ‘iterate and simulate' process and how it can help navigate the early stages of a project. They discuss the psychology behind why we are hardwired to jump into projects without fully considering all potential risks and pitfalls. Bent explains the planning fallacy and how its concepts can impact our ability to accurately estimate the duration and cost of a project. He also goes into detail about the concept of continuity and the value of experience when it comes to managing projects. Bent, Bryce and Marcus also touch on the topic of power bias and how it can amplify cognitive bias, and discuss strategies for mitigating these biases and ensuring that projects are successful. In this episode you will learn: How to use the iterate and simulate process to navigate the early stages of a project Why we are hardwired to jump into projects without considering risks The planning fallacy and how it impacts project management How continuity and experience can give you an advantage in identifying problems and finding solutions How power bias can amplify cognitive bias and learn strategies to mitigate it Find more information on Bent's book, How Big Things Get Done, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672118/how-big-things-get-done-by-bent-flyvbjerg-and-dan-gardner/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 51: ChatGPT and the Future of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 36:32


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman, Marcus Dimbleby, and show producer James Burtt discuss Artificial Intelligence and the impact it will have on the future of education. ChatGPT is the fastest growing tech platform ever, with over 1 million registered users in just 5 days. Many children are already using ChatGPT to do their homework for them, which presents new challenges for teachers but also brings new opportunities. They discuss the issues with the current education system, and how AI can both hinder and improve the modern classroom. They also consider the processes required to fully integrate AI into modern society. In this episode: What is ChatGPT How ChatGPT is being used currently How AI can be utilized effectively in the current education system Why teachers can be the blockers or unlockers for AI in education Bryce's Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brycehoffman/2022/12/11/the-future-of-ai-is-finally-here--and-a-lot-of-people-are-going-to-be-out-of-a-job/ https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 50: Best Guest Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 35:31


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and show Producer James Burtt celebrate 50 episodes. Bryce talks about his background as a journalist and how the experience provided him with valuable insights into the inner workings of businesses and industries. He also discusses the decision to leave journalism and how podcasting has allowed him to continue his curiosity and learning through interviews with experts in their fields. Bryce loves how podcasting gives him the opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with an audience, and looks forward to continuing to bring thought-provoking content in the future. Listen to the conversations mentioned in this episode: Alan Mullaly on Leadership in Times of Crisis Part 1 of Allan Mullaly's BPR process Gary Klein on Using Premortem Analysis Dave Snowden on Decision Making in Chaotic Scenarios Captain David Marquet on How To Lead Effectively Michael Kleeman on What The Human Race Has Built is Sub-Optimal Rose Fass on Chocolate Conversations Justin Foster on Coaching Leaders to make Real Change Rebecca Harding on The Weaponization of Trade Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

    Episode 49: Are you suffering from choice fatigue? With Delia McCabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 52:09


    In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Delia McCabe MA (Psych), PhD. Delia has a background in clinical psychology and shifted her focus to nutrition when she realized its crucial role in mental health. Using her expertise in psychology and evidence-based nutritional neuroscience, she helps individuals and corporations improve their brain health and cognitive resilience through behavior change. In this episode, she delves into how our lifestyle choices can impact brain function, the unique challenges of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that our brain is the most demanding organ in the body. Your Brain in Nature: https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/latestnews/2022/12/20/your-brain-in-nature Best Diet for Optimal Mental Wellbeing: https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/latestnews/2021/12/2/best-diet-for-optimal-mental-wellbeing-keto-paleo-intermittent-fasting-vegan-or-mediterranean-diet-part-i-of-ii Why Covid Stress is Worse than Ordinary Stress: https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/latestnews/2021/7/13/why-covid-stress-is-worse-than-ordinary-stress-part-i-of-ii Delia's blog, Lighter Brighter You: www.lby.life If you're still curious to know more, Delia has an opt-in gift here: https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life/7-point-checklist-to-feel-light-and-bright Want to find out if you're a Red Team Thinker? Click here to take a free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment Visit our website: https://redteamthinking.com Watch this episode on YouTube: www.red-team.tv Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redteamthinking/ Connect with Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycehoffman/ Connect with Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusdimbleby/ Bestselling business author Bryce Hoffman and agility expert Marcus Dimbleby talk about decision making, strategy, resilience and leadership with some of the world's best CEOs, cognitive scientists, writers, and thinkers in this weekly podcast. Each episode offers new ideas and insights you can use to become a better leader and a better thinker – because bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think!

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