Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Hansen

This week on the GTCC we've got another racing debrief from G. He's fresh off Catalunya where he enjoyed a solid week and where Ambassador De Pluski rode to a strong second on the final stage and a top 10 overall. And then we've got a bumper interview for you. Adam Hansen, the President of the CPA (essentially, the riders' union), joins us for a lengthy chat about his role, how he helps the riders, and the sheer breadth of topics his job covers. It gives a fascinating perspective on the considerations at play for all types of major decisions in professional road cycling. We hope you enjoy this one. Don't forget to use our code GTCC1M for a free month on ROUVY when you sign up for the first time - and let us know how you find it! Want to try NordVPN? Head to https://nordvpn.com/gtcc for a special sign up deal. We're also hosting a retirement party for G at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff on Sunday 16th November! Tickets are available here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geraint-thomas-tickets-adp1206752 Music courtesy of BMG Music Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creativity isn't reserved for the select few—it's in all of us. This episode explores the science behind innovation with experts Matt Arnold and Adam Hansen, uncovering why we doubt our creative abilities and how to overcome the cognitive barriers that stifle new ideas. From breaking free of negativity bias to embedding innovation into workplace culture, this conversation is packed with insights to help you unlock your full creative potential.  ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Topics [0:00] Introduction - Are We Natural Innovators? [6:57] What Blocks Innovations [12:28] The Power of Brain Breaks [19:34] Leadership and Fostering Innovation [29:44] The Interaction of Behavioral Science and Innovation [40:20] Practical Tips to Foster Creativity [49:10] How Organizations Can Utilize Innovation [58:15] How to Overcome Negativity and Bias in Brainstorming [1:08:09] Innovation Challenges at Big Companines [1:17:00] Psychological Safety in Innovation [1:34:45] Why Businesses Struggle with Long-Term Innovation [1:42:15] Practical Steps for Bringing Innovation to Work [1:47:30] Grooving Session: Innovation, Science, and How to Manage ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links Contact Matt Arnold Contact Adam Hansen How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon Mackenzie Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Music Links Billie Holiday - Blue Moon  Woody Guthrie - Tear the Fascist Down

This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the longer episode. To listen to the whole thing and future episodes become a member of The Pelo. You won't want to miss these exclusive chats dropping throughout the 2025 season! It's been a long, cold winter, but Svein and I are back for the 2025 season with a fresh ep of Life In The Peloton: Chronicles for you - the Pelo members.  Just like when we were pro cyclists, which feels like a long time ago now, we had ourselves a little off season to reset, freshen up, and make plans for the next year. It was great to catch up with Sveino for the first time since October, and this month we're talking all about kicking off a new season as a rider. That mental reset is just as important as the physical one, and after a little break, Sveino and I are itching to get going! Things have changed a lot since we were riders. Back in our day, we had a relaxed start to the racing season; plenty of base miles over the winter, then rock up to Tour Down Under ready to get some intensity in the legs and build towards the first “real” races in the Spring. Sveino even rode 2000km from Canada to California for an early season team camp in 2003 to build some fitness after a winter relaxing out in the snow and skiing rather than riding! I love hearing Sveino's wild, adventurous stories - he's like the original Lachy Morton. Nowadays, early season races like the Tour Down Under are real targets for a lot of riders. Whether it's a team hunting UCI points to avoid relegation, neo pros that need to start getting experience in the bunch with the big boys, or legendary riders targeting San Remo in March that want some race KMs in their legs before their competitors back in Europe. We've just had the 25th edition of the race, and I was down in Adelaide getting stuck into the action in the commentary booth, at the roadside, and - of course - behind the pod mic, catching up with some old mates. Svein and I listened back to some great chats with our old mates Michael Hepburn, Luke Durbridge, Sam Bewley, and Aaron Gate about the Tour Down Under and how it can set a rider up for the season ahead.  I also caught up with a guy I used to love spinning a yarn with in the bunch; the president of the CPA, Adam Hansen. We spoke about the new UCI rules that will impact the races this season. New feedzone regulations, changes to time gaps if you crash in the final, and the introduction of yellow cards for multiple infractions - it's going to keep the riders on their toes this year, that's for sure.   As always, Svein and I chat about a heap of other topics - with plenty of anecdotes from our time in the bunch and the years since we both hung up the race wheels. I love telling these stories, and I hope you love hearing them. Cheers! Mitch

In this episode of "Now That's Significant, a market research podcast," host Michael Howard sits down with Adam Hansen, principal and VP of behavioral innovation at Ideas to Go, to discuss the intersection of behavioral science and innovation. Adam, co-author of the book "Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward," shares his insights on how cognitive biases can hinder innovation and offers strategies for mitigating their impact. Here are five key takeaways from the episode: Cognitive biases can undermine innovation: Biases like negativity bias, confirmation bias, and status quo bias can stifle creativity and prevent teams from exploring new ideas. Awareness is the first step to mitigation: Recognizing and understanding these biases is crucial for making conscious decisions that promote innovation. Curiosity and experimentation are essential: Embracing a mindset of curiosity and a willingness to experiment can help overcome the limitations of cognitive biases. The Johari window helps map knowledge and awareness: This tool can be used to identify knowledge gaps and guide teams towards a shared understanding of the problem space. Behavioral innovation provides a framework for success: By understanding and addressing cognitive biases, teams can create a more effective and innovative environment. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the power of behavioral innovation and how it can help you overcome cognitive biases to drive innovation. Don't forget to check out other episodes of "Now That's Significant" on all major podcast platforms!  *** Infotools Harmoni is a fit-for-purpose market research analysis, visualization, and reporting platform that gives the world's leading brands the tools they need to better understand their consumers, customers, organization, and market. www.infotools.com Established in 1990, we work with some of the world's top brands around the world, including Coca-Cola, Orange, Samsung, and Mondelēz. Our powerful cloud-based platform, Harmoni, is purpose-built for market research. From data processing to investigation, dashboards to collaboration, Harmoni is a true "data-to-decision-making" solution for in-house corporate insights teams and agencies. While we don't facilitate market research surveys, provide sample, or collect data, we make it easy for market researchers to find and share compelling insights that go over-and-above what stakeholders want, inspiring them to act decisively. One of the most powerful features of Harmoni is Discover, a time-tested, time-saving, and investigative approach to data analysis. Using automated analyses to reveal patterns and trends, Discover minimizes potential research bias by removing the need for requesting and manually analyzing scores of cumbersome crosstabs – often seeing what you can't. Discover helps you easily find what differentiates groups that matter to you, uncover what makes them unique, and deliver data points that are interesting, relevant, and statistically significant, plus see things others can't. Add to all this an impending GenAI feature, and you have an extremely powerful, future-proofed tool.

In un arrivo spaccacuore a Monte Pana, Tadej Pogačar rimonta un generosissimo Giulio Pellizzari e mette il suo sigillo per la quinta volta in questo Giro d'Italia. Parliamo del finale di tappa insieme a Pellizzari e Scaroni, poi approfondiamo quel che è successo al mattino con Adam Hansen e il giornalista Stephen Farrand. Intervistato del giorno: Elia Viviani.GIRONIMO è il podcast di alvento sul Giro 2024, realizzato con le voci di Bidon e il supporto di Shimano Italia.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gironimo-parole-alvento--4719134/support.

It's time for Paris-Roubaix: the race that every kid dreams of winning, but that half the pro peloton hate. After last weekend's chaos on the Koppenberg in the Tour of Flanders, what lies in wait in the ‘Hell of the North'?One thing that's already clear is that race organisers ASO and the riders' union the CPA are determined to put a strong emphasis on safety, most specifically with the introduction of a chicane right before the entrance to the most notorious section of cobbles in the Arenberg Forest.We hear from CPA president Adam Hansen, who reveals what drove this initiative and why he believes it's "wonderful". But, we ask, does it also alter the essence of this legendary race?The hot topic over the off-season, the One Cycling project is now on the back burner. Has it hit the buffers and come to nothing as some are claiming? Or is there still some life in it? We've been gauging the current attitude within the sport to the scheme and reveal how close it was to happening and what, ultimately, stymied it.  Since the start of the 2024 season, another issue concerning the sport has been Israel-PremierTech's presence in races and the risk that poses to the peloton given the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. We report on growing anxiety within some teams and how IPT have responded to being the potential target for protests.Plus, we hear from Cofidis's Harrison Wood on his way to make cycling better, while our new quiz reveals the answer to the question: what's the lowest kilometric amount of cobbles to feature on the route of Paris-Roubaix?This podcast is brought to you with the support of our sponsor, Saddle Skedaddle.Music provided by HearWeGo Marion - High HopesSupport the show

Hace unos días Thomas de Gendt sufrió una caída en el UAE Tour. Seguramente, el corredor belfa no se imaginaba en ese momento la polémica que se estaba “cociendo” a fuego lento y que acabaría salpicando a una buena parte de las marcas de ruedas y neumáticos. Tanto las que equipaban su bici ese día (Zipp y Vittoria) como a todas las que han apostado por la tecnología hookless. Durante algunos días, las fotos y vídeos de la caída empezaron a genera distintos comentarios en redes sociales. Pero todo se precipitó con los tuits de Adam Hansen (de Asoaciación de Ciclisas Profesionales internacional) en los que denunciaba que la tecnología hookless no era segura para los profesionales del ciclismo. A partir de ahí, mucha confusión y opinión, pero no demasiada información. En este episodio del podcast vamos a explicar en que consiste la tecnología hookless, explicar sus ventajas e inconvenientes e intentar dar luz sobre algunas confusiones que han surgido alrededor del “caso de Gendt”. Para ilustrar algunas de las cuestiones que os comentamos en el podcast os dejamos algunos enlaces a los que hacemos referencia: Ejemplo de tabla de compatibilidades de Zipp: https://www.sram.com/en/zipp/campaigns/hookless-tire-compatibility Calculadora de presiones de Cadex: https://www.cadex-cycling.com/es/tire-pressure Más información sobre las medidas ETRTO: https://www.maillotmag.com/afondo/que-significa-la-medida-etrto-de-los-neumaticos-de-carretera-y-gravel Pero no todo gira en torno al pelotón y mucho menos alrededor de tecnologías enfocadas al rendimiento. En este capítulo también hablamos sobre como las marcas de sistemas pedelec como Brose están incluyendo sistemas para evitar el hackeo y modificación de sus motores. En cuanto a las novedades, repasamos las claves de los nuevos frenos Maven de SRAM y descubrimos el nuevo casco para Enduro / All Mountain de Spiuk, el Trazer. REFERENCIAS: Brose protege sus motores de modificaciones y hackeos: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/brose-protege-sus-motores-de-modificaciones-y-hackeos Las 5 claves de los nuevos frenos SRAM Maven: https://www.mtbpro.es/afondo/las-5-claves-de-los-nuevos-frenos-sram-maven Spiuk Trazer, el nuevo casco de enduro de la marca, con tecnología ERT de almohadillado: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/spiuk-trazer-el-nuevo-casco-de-enduro-de-la-marca-con-tecnologia-ert-de-almohadillado

Adam Yates, Lotte Kopecky, Mads Pedersen – the big names are already winning the big races. But as we look ahead towards Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice, the spring Classics, other issues come into play – just as they do every season. Issues like race safety, rider responsibilities, ethics and money...With these issues very much in mind, we speak at length to dsm-firmenich PostNL team manager Iwan Spekenbrink, who talks about why his team remains part of the Movement for Credible Cycling, why cycling needs more doping controls to boost its credibility, and about the exciting talent that is racing in his team's colours, including Dutch sprinters Fabio Jakobsen and Charlotte Kool, and fast-rising Britons Oscar Onley, Max Poole and Pfeiffer Georgi.  We also lift the lid on the latest developments within the SafeR (Safe Roadcycling) initiative designed to raise security standards among race organisers and prevent riders from behaving badly. We reveal that the project will lead to the introduction of yellow and red card penalty system in elite racing in the second half of this season, while Adam Hansen, president of the CPA riders' union, explains the benefits of SafeR and why riders will be making a financial contribution towards the project.  Support the show

In this episode, join thoracic surgeon and chest wall reconstruction expert Adam Hansen, MD, to learn about slipping rib surgery in EDS.  Well known for his innovative surgeries for slipping rib syndrome (SRS), Dr Hansen has treated close to 1000 SRS patients.  Many of his patients are challenged with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other skeletal hypermobility disorders.  YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.TakeawaysSlipping rib syndrome and other chest wall disorders are often related to skeletal hypermobility.Evaluation and diagnosis of chest wall problems require a thorough physical exam and imaging, such as CT scans.Symptoms of chest wall compression syndromes include pain, breathing difficulties, and organ dysfunction.Emerging areas of discovery include posterior joint disorders and bridging cartilage separation.Self-help strategies, such as improving posture and specific exercises, can help manage chest wall problems and potentially avoid surgery. Maintaining good posture and performing exercises that strengthen the back can help alleviate slipping rib syndrome.Taping strategies and lifestyle changes, such as using lumbar pillows and sit-to-stand desks, can provide relief and improve posture.Avoid high velocity manipulation, as it can exacerbate slipping rib syndrome.Candidates for surgery should have a strong core, realistic expectations, and should reduce or eliminate the use of pain medications before the procedure.The Hansen 3.0 technique is the preferred surgical procedure for slipping rib syndrome, offering better outcomes compared to previous techniques.The surgery has a low rate of complications, with the most common being collapsed lungs, hematomas, and wound infections.There is no significant difference in outcomes between patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder and those with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.The likelihood of recurrence or additional slipped ribs after repair is low when the surgery is performed correctly.Physicians should be aware of slipping rib syndrome and other chest wall problems and stay updated on the latest techniques and treatments. Dr. Adam Hansen teaches other surgeons how to address slipping ribs and complex chest wall reconstruction.He has built a network of surgeons around the world to provide local treatment options for patients.There is a correlation between cervical instability and slipping ribs, and both are part of the broader issue of hypermobility and skeletal disorders.Focusing on key areas for stability, such as the core, can have a significant impact on overall care and muscle strength.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Warm-up01:03 Background and Expertise of Dr. Adam Hansen03:14 Understanding Slipping Rib Syndrome and Other Chest Wall Disorders09:32 Relationship Between Chest Wall Disorders and Skeletal Hypermobility14:01 Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Wall Problems21:16 Symptoms and Impact of Chest Wall Compression Syndromes24:49 Emerging Areas of Discovery in Slipping Rib Syndrome28:47 Evaluation of Chest Wall Problems: Physical Exam and Imaging36:37 Abdominal Compression Syndromes and Chest Wall Disorders41:19 Self-Help Strategies and Avoiding Surgery43:48 Posture and Exercise45:09 Taping Strategies and Lifestyle Changes46:23 Avoiding High Velocity Manipulation48:08 Qualifications for Surgery51:18 Preparing for Surgery53:21 Surgical Procedures58:08 The Hansen 3.0 Technique01:01:18 Outcomes and Complications01:20:06 Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and EDS01:21:09 Male-Female Differences01:22:11 Recurrence and Additional Slipped Ribs01:23:49 Physician Awareness and Education01:24:58 Teaching Other Surgeons01:26:05 Building a Network of Surgeons01:26:50 Correlation Between Cervical Instability and Slipping Ribs01:28:38 Hypermobility and Skeletal Disorders01:29:59 Key Areas for Stability01:30:17 Hypermobility Hacks01:31:00 Finding Dr. Adam Hansen Online01:33:33 Closing RemarksThis important conversation with Dr. Adam Hansen about surgery for slipping rib syndrome and other chest wall problems will leave you feeling more knowledgeable and with a better understanding of the key factors to consider when contemplating surgery for these painful conditions.  Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.      YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!Products, organizations, and services mentioned in this episode:http://www.youtube.com/@adamhansen6524Slipping Rib Syndrome Physical Examination   SD 480p:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na69xXUZGhg

In this episode, join thoracic surgeon and chest wall reconstruction expert Adam Hansen, MD, to learn about slipping rib surgery in EDS.  Well known for his innovative surgeries for slipping rib syndrome (SRS), Dr Hansen has treated close to 1000 SRS patients.  Many of his patients are challenged with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other skeletal hypermobility disorders.  YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.TakeawaysSlipping rib syndrome and other chest wall disorders are often related to skeletal hypermobility.Evaluation and diagnosis of chest wall problems require a thorough physical exam and imaging, such as CT scans.Symptoms of chest wall compression syndromes include pain, breathing difficulties, and organ dysfunction.Emerging areas of discovery include posterior joint disorders and bridging cartilage separation.Self-help strategies, such as improving posture and specific exercises, can help manage chest wall problems and potentially avoid surgery. Maintaining good posture and performing exercises that strengthen the back can help alleviate slipping rib syndrome.Taping strategies and lifestyle changes, such as using lumbar pillows and sit-to-stand desks, can provide relief and improve posture.Avoid high velocity manipulation, as it can exacerbate slipping rib syndrome.Candidates for surgery should have a strong core, realistic expectations, and should reduce or eliminate the use of pain medications before the procedure.The Hansen 3.0 technique is the preferred surgical procedure for slipping rib syndrome, offering better outcomes compared to previous techniques.The surgery has a low rate of complications, with the most common being collapsed lungs, hematomas, and wound infections.There is no significant difference in outcomes between patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder and those with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.The likelihood of recurrence or additional slipped ribs after repair is low when the surgery is performed correctly.Physicians should be aware of slipping rib syndrome and other chest wall problems and stay updated on the latest techniques and treatments. Dr. Adam Hansen teaches other surgeons how to address slipping ribs and complex chest wall reconstruction.He has built a network of surgeons around the world to provide local treatment options for patients.There is a correlation between cervical instability and slipping ribs, and both are part of the broader issue of hypermobility and skeletal disorders.Focusing on key areas for stability, such as the core, can have a significant impact on overall care and muscle strength.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Warm-up01:03 Background and Expertise of Dr. Adam Hansen03:14 Understanding Slipping Rib Syndrome and Other Chest Wall Disorders09:32 Relationship Between Chest Wall Disorders and Skeletal Hypermobility14:01 Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Wall Problems21:16 Symptoms and Impact of Chest Wall Compression Syndromes24:49 Emerging Areas of Discovery in Slipping Rib Syndrome28:47 Evaluation of Chest Wall Problems: Physical Exam and Imaging36:37 Abdominal Compression Syndromes and Chest Wall Disorders41:19 Self-Help Strategies and Avoiding Surgery43:48 Posture and Exercise45:09 Taping Strategies and Lifestyle Changes46:23 Avoiding High Velocity Manipulation48:08 Qualifications for Surgery51:18 Preparing for Surgery53:21 Surgical Procedures58:08 The Hansen 3.0 Technique01:01:18 Outcomes and Complications01:20:06 Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and EDS01:21:09 Male-Female Differences01:22:11 Recurrence and Additional Slipped Ribs01:23:49 Physician Awareness and Education01:24:58 Teaching Other Surgeons01:26:05 Building a Network of Surgeons01:26:50 Correlation Between Cervical Instability and Slipping Ribs01:28:38 Hypermobility and Skeletal Disorders01:29:59 Key Areas for Stability01:30:17 Hypermobility Hacks01:31:00 Finding Dr. Adam Hansen Online01:33:33 Closing RemarksThis important conversation with Dr. Adam Hansen about surgery for slipping rib syndrome and other chest wall problems will leave you feeling more knowledgeable and with a better understanding of the key factors to consider when contemplating surgery for these painful conditions.  Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.      YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!Products, organizations, and services mentioned in this episode:http://www.youtube.com/@adamhansen6524Slipping Rib Syndrome Physical Examination   SD 480p:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na69xXUZGhg

This week Will and James are joined by Adam Hansen, ex-pro and president of the professional riders union. As a rider, Hansen completed a record 20 consecutive Grand Tours, riding as a super-domestique first for Mark Cavendish and then for the bulk of his career with André Griepel. Hansen is also an incredible polymath, making his own carbon shoes (which weigh 76g) and writing bespoke software for this cycling team's logistics. His current day job is as president of the CPA - the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés, which represents most pro riders. He's also a staunch vegan who can go as deep as you want on why it should be the athlete's diet of choice. As you can imagine Hansen is a font of knowledge and stories, so to tide you over in these festive times, we thought we'd give you an extended episode. We loved talking to him, we hope you like it. Merry Christmas!Our chat begins at 4.52For more on Adam Hansen's custom shoes and clothing, check out https://hanseeno.myshopify.com/And for his wearable tech that analyses pedalling and running form, check out https://www.leomo.io/--This episode is brought to you by JOIN, the training platform that sets you up with training plans that adapt on the go. Listeners of the podcast can get a 6 month subscription for the price of 4. At a monthly price of £8.49 GBP you now pay £33.96. So head to https://join.cc/promo/cyclist-magazine-podcast/ and start training with JOIN's adaptive and flexible training plans now.---Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly magazine? Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first pre-season training camps are under way, and we've got news from three of the teams sure to be in the heart of the action when racing restarts in January... We start at Israel-PremierTech, where there's been quite a u-turn since we spoke to team owner Sylvan Adams just a fortnight ago. Back then, we asked him if — given the tensions fuelled by the conflict in Gaza — he had any concerns for the safety of his team's riders and staff, to which he replied: “What are we supposed to do? Cower? We're just going to go about our daily business.” Two weeks on, IPT riders are being issued with blank training kit due to safety concerns.We also meet Lukas Nerurkar, son of one of Britain's best marathon runners, who is on the verge of stepping up into the WorldTour with EF Education-Easy Post. The 20-year-old tells us about his journey to the top, via Brighton, Ethiopia and South London,  his qualities and weaknesses as a climber and his flat share with Ben Healy. We also get the inside line on Nerurkar from EF team director Charly Wegelius. Plus, we have a second exclusive interview with unsung hero Toms Skujins, the experienced Latvian who's key to Lidl-Trek's success. Speaking from his home in Andorra, Skujins, one of the most intellectual and thoughtful riders in the peloton, discusses his team's major off-season signings, offers his take on One Cycling's attempt to revamp the structure of the sport, and offers praise for CPA president Adam Hansen's attempts to get the riders talking with one voice on key issues.This podcast is brought to you with the support of our sponsor, Saddle Skedaddle.  Support the show

The three spectres at the Feed Zone reunite to, among other things, discuss the success (say the UCI but not the Scotsman newspaper) of the Glasgow Super Worlds, offer advice to any gravel specialists who might be upset that their rainbow jerseys won't be seen much next season and celebrate the work of CPA president Adam Hansen. Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Recommendations: Pinarello Experience, Mallorca - https://www.pinarelloexperience.com/ Alex Dowsett, "Bloody Minded: My Life in Cycling" - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/bloody-minded-9781399406390/ Jet Black Training Accessories - https://www.jetblackcycling.com/ The Cycling Legends Podcast is powered by Vive le Velo, performance cycles and accessories from North Ferriby in the beautiful East Riding of Yorkshire. Check out the range at https://vivelevelo.cc

Pro cyclist Ashleigh Moolman and former pro cyclist Adam Hansen discuss safety in professional and world tour bicycle racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allow me to introduce Adam Hansen, the esteemed President of the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés, also known as the CPA. Adam's not your ordinary president; he's a legend of the peloton who's tackled an astounding 20 consecutive Grand Tours. He's now traded those custom cycling shoes for a suit and tie, taking on the monumental task of advocating for the welfare of professional cyclists. Pillar Performance If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order.  Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order. MyWhoosh Get started on the cycling platform everyone is talking about. It has all the features of its competitors plus more. I'm loving the new "Belgian World" . It's completely free to get started. Go to https://www.mywhoosh.com/ Wattbike Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to ⁠wattbike.com⁠ and use roadman10 you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom Factor Bikes Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors ⁠⁠Factor Bikes⁠⁠  Silca ⁠ Go to www.silca.cc and use ROADMAN13 at checkout to get 13% off your purchase The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠ Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Our full back catalogue of episodes⁠⁠ https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast⁠⁠ My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to ⁠⁠www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift⁠⁠ Support this podcast by buying me a beer ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadman-cycling-podcast/message

Do you want people to be more likely to follow whatever rules, policies, or procedures you create? It's time to make them more human. Understanding and empathizing with the perspectives of others plays a crucial role in effective rule adherence. Comprehending the dynamics of rules can lead to beneficial outcomes in various aspects of life, from lessening conflicts to fostering compliance within organizational settings. Those who understand and communicate the reasons behind their rules are more likely to gain cooperation from those affected. It also helps reduce misunderstanding and resistance, promoting a smoother and more efficient implementation of rules or policies. Guest Christian Hunt, during his conversation with Melina Palmer, explained his thoughts on this matter, drawing on his experience as the founder of Human Risk, host of the Human Risk podcast and author of Humanizing Rules. Hunt believes that, to instill rule adherence, it is important to understand the perspectives of individuals subjected to those rules. He also iterated the need for effective communication, emphasizing that rules are more likely to be accepted and adhered to when individuals understand the rationale behind them. Christian introduces his HUMANS framework during the conversation, and shares interesting, real-world examples from transportation, Netflix, and more. In this episode: Understand the relevance of emotional intelligence and empathy in compliance with rules. Acquire knowledge about the role of clear communication in improving rule compliance. Analyze the issues linked with changing speed limits and the crucial role of enlightenment. Appreciate the need to present regulatory efforts as advantageous and pertinent to the workforce. Learn Christian's HUMANS framework and how to start using it in your business. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Melina Palmer introduces Christian Hunt, the founder of Human Risk, a company that specializes in using behavioral science to manage the risks of human decision-making. Christian shares his background in financial services and regulation, which led him to focus on the human side of compliance and ethics. 00:02:20 - Unique Perspective from Regulation to Compliance, Christian discusses his unique experience of transitioning from a regulator to a compliance professional, allowing him to see both sides of the problem when he had to enforce his own rules (and realized they didn't align properly). He emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind rules and regulations in order to effectively manage them. 00:05:57 - Applying Behavioral Science to Ethics and Compliance, Christian explains how his experience in risk and compliance led him to realize the relevance of behavioral science in influencing human decision-making. He shares his mission to help organizations use behavioral science to get the best out of their people while mitigating risks. 00:08:03 - Navigating "Weird" Rules, Christian provides advice for individuals who find themselves dealing with rules that seem strange or unnecessary. He suggests understanding the reasons behind the rules and considering whether they serve a genuine purpose. Having a dialogue and presenting alternative perspectives can be helpful in managing such rules. 00:11:41 - Balancing Compliance with Dialogue, Christian acknowledges that in tightly regulated industries, dialogue may not always be possible. However, for those who can engage in discussions, he emphasizes the importance of approaching the conversation with empathy and understanding of the other party's perspective. 00:12:37 - Understanding the Fundamental Attribution Error, Christian Hunt discusses the difficulty of putting oneself in someone else's shoes and the tendency to blame others instead of seeking to understand their rationale. He emphasizes the importance of pausing and considering where others may be coming from in order to find better solutions. 00:13:30 - The Importance of Questioning What is Normal, Christian highlights the concept of "normal" and how rules and expectations are often based on extreme, non-common examples. He shares a story about his train journey and the importance of understanding the rationale behind rules. He initially dismissed the need for bag labels, but a staff member explained that they were necessary in case of train evacuation. This experience taught him the importance of not making presumptions and considering the reasoning behind rules. 00:18:25 - Learning from Mistakes and the Dunning-Kruger Effect, Christian discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and admits to falling victim to it himself. He shares a story about a rule regarding variable speed limits on roads, where drivers often question the need to slow down. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that rules are often in place for valid reasons, even if they may not be immediately apparent. 00:24:53 - The Frustration with Rules, Christian discusses how rules can be frustrating when they are imposed due to the actions of others. He highlights the need for clear communication and understanding between authorities and the people being controlled. 00:25:49 - Societal Reasons for Rules, Christian acknowledges that some rules are put in place for the greater good, such as slowing down traffic for the safety of elderly drivers. He emphasizes the importance of considering the rationale behind rules and whether they apply to specific subsets of the population. 00:26:39 - The Challenge of Communicating Rules, Christian recognizes the challenge that authorities face in communicating the reasons behind certain rules. He believes that authorities should be more transparent and ethical in their communication, especially in democratic societies. 00:28:00 - The Employment Contract Fallacy, Christian discusses the fallacy of relying solely on the employment contract as a reason for imposing rules. He argues that just because authorities have the power to enforce rules doesn't mean they should, and they should consider the perspective of those being controlled. 00:31:02 - Differentiating Between Rules, Christian explains the importance of distinguishing between rules that are irrecoverable (serious violations) and rules that are recoverable (less serious violations). He uses Netflix's approach of focusing efforts on irrecoverable actions as an example of effective rule implementation. 00:37:23 - Understanding Requirements and Imposing Tasks, The importance of understanding requirements and tasks from both the perspective of the person giving the task and the person receiving it. It is crucial to ensure that the person giving the task understands what they are asking for and the potential challenges involved. Imposing tasks without understanding can lead to frustration and inefficiency. 00:38:09 - Recognizing Risk and Impact on Employees, It is essential to recognize the potential risks and impact of imposing tasks on employees. If a task is likely to be unhelpful and difficult for the employee to understand, it poses a higher risk. Employers should consider whether the benefits outweigh the potential negative impact on employee relationships and trust. 00:39:30 - Using Behavioral Science as a Design Tool, Behavioral science can be used as a design or diagnostic tool to improve task implementation. If reality cannot be changed, the perception of a task can be altered through framing or breaking it down into smaller, more manageable tasks. Understanding the impact and finding ways to make tasks more user-friendly is crucial. 00:40:43 - The Pitfalls of Compliance Training, Compliance training exercises often fall short in effectively teaching and assessing employee understanding. Testing employees on obscure information that is unlikely to be relevant to their job can lead to frustration and a sense of wasted time. Employers should reconsider the purpose and effectiveness of compliance training exercises. 00:49:38 - Introduction to Incentives, Companies often use incentives, such as prize drawings, to encourage customers to fill out surveys. The same principle applies to employees in the workplace. Incentives can increase compliance and the quality of work. 00:50:22 - Importance of Incentives, Incentives are crucial for tasks that require a high standard of work. If people don't see the value in doing something, they are less likely to do it. Consider what's in it for them as an individual and find ways to make tasks feel worth doing. 00:51:11 - Feasibility of Compliance, Consider whether it is feasible for individuals to comply with a rule or task. If something is too difficult or requires significant effort, compliance is less likely. Make tasks easier to increase compliance. 00:52:02 - Acceptability of Rules, Just because a rule can be imposed doesn't mean it will be accepted. Consider whether employees find a rule acceptable based on their specific circumstances and employment. Overreach can lead to resistance. 00:53:44 - Social Proof and Normalcy, The perception of what is normal and acceptable plays a role in compliance. Consider social proof and whether other people in similar circumstances are being asked to do the same thing. Make rules salient and relevant to increase compliance. 00:56:04 - Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Humanizing Rules, by Christian Hunt Both/And Thinking, by Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis Friction, by Roger Dooley Mixed Signals, by Uri Gneezy What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer Connect with Christian:  Christian on Twitter Follow Christian on LinkedIn Human Risk Podcast Top Recommended Next Episode: What Problem Are You Solving? (ep 126) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Dunning-Kruger Effect (ep 266) Adam Hansen and the Curse of Knowledge (ep 176) Inequity Aversion (ep 224) Behavioral Science in the Wild, with Dilip Soman (ep 241) Framing (ep 296) Confirmation Bias (ep 260) Design for Decision, with Sam Evans (ep 291) Influence, with Robert Cialdini (ep 157) Mixed Signals, with Uri Gneezy (ep 273) Good Habits, Bad Habits with Wendy Wood (ep 127) Overwhelm and Decision Making (ep 32) Reciprocity (ep 238) Social Proof (ep 87) Friction, with Roger Dooley (ep 274) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter Melina as a guest on the Human Risk podcast 

After an enthralling second edition of the Tour de France Femmes finishes with Demi Vollering's overall victory in Pau, these are RadioCycling's headlines...Bigger and better than in 2022, with a stronger, deeper and more competitive field, the Tour de France Femmes built towards a dramatic climax in the Pyrenean mist that will stay in the memory. We get a rider's perspective on the race from French star Audrey Cordon-Ragot.One of the dominant stories of the Tour de France Femmes was the crackdown by the UCI jury of commissaires on riders drafting behind cars when rejoining the peloton after a crash or a mechanical. Race winner Demi Vollering was penalised for doing it, while her Team SD Worx DS Danny Stam was kicked off the race for facilitating this. We examine the historical context for this hardline approach, hear from Stam and a fellow DS, Uno-X's Huub Duijn, who was also penalised, and from AG Insurance Soudal Quick-Step team leader Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, who tells us the rules should be strictly and consistently imposed at all races.Remco Evenepoel's reign as world champion ended with him winning last weekend's Clásica San Sebastián, but the saga of his rumoured transfer away from Soudal-QuickStep rumbles on. Chris Marshall-Bell, who's so well informed on this story that even S-QS boss Patrick Lefevere asks him for the latest developments, provides an update on the those developments.As had been the case at the Tour de France, the issue of motorbikes and rider safety was highlighted on a number of occasions during the Tour de France Femmes. Adam Hansen, president of the riders' association (CPA), details the ways that things could be improved and explains his own invention of a laser-based system that could ensure that motorbikes don't hamper or interfere with racers.  And finally, in Ground Beans...– the latest on the transfer tug-of-war over Carlos Rodríguez– Caleb Ewan and Lotto-Dstny reach agreement on sprinter's future– Irish sprinter Sam Bennett set to move?Support the show

This episode of Bobby and Jens is dedicated to Gino Mäder, his family, friends and those that loved him. Full disclosure Adam Hansen was booked to talk about rider safety before the Tour de Suisse started, the day we sat down to record - team Bobby and Jens and Adam had just received news that Gino hadn't made it - and were still processing the horrific news regarding his accident. This episode is unlike any of the others we've made before - and hopefully there won't be another in the future. This conversation surrounds Adam's role in keeping riders safe, the obstacles still in his path and explores the role the CPA serves in ensuring rider wellbeing away from the bike. Bobby and Jens also reveal their own experiences with death in the peloton as they share how they dealt with tragedy on the bike. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. Check out a visualized version of this episode at youtube.com/@OutsideWatch

If the Critérium du Dauphiné's ability to highlight the Tour de France favourites once again proves reliable, Jonas Vingegaard is going to be hard to stop as he aims to defend his title in July. We examine the Dane's dismantling of his rivals in the French Alps, look at which of them have emerged from  the Dauphiné with reason for optimism and, on the flip side, those who have left with their reputations tarnished.Liker the  Dauphiné, the Tour International Féminin des Pyrénées was scheduled to have a Sunday afternoon finish, but instead the three-day stage event ended in chaos and acrimony on the final morning with riders and teams refusing to race due to safety fears after repeated incursions by cars on the route. We hear from the CPA riders' union president Adam Hansen, who negotiated on the racers' behalf, about what went wrong and how it can be put right. Were the riders really "spoilt children" as the race director asserted?Our colleague Shane Stokes caught up with three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond earlier this week. In extracts from their conversation, we hear about the  former world champion's battle with leukaemia and how it's finally going his way after his initial fears that it might beat him, and  about his plans for carbon fibre innovation in the bike industry and a relaunch for his bike brand.  We close with another exclusive that came out of Chris Marshall-Bell's interview with Vuelta a España director Javier Guillén, who reveals that the Spanish Grand Tour is actively looking for more starts. He also lifts the lid on big plans for the Vuelta Femenina, launched with huge success as a seven-day race last month. Guillén admits that he wants the race to be longer, perhaps more than twice as long in the medium team...Support the show

There's a lot to cram into this episode.It kicks off with an exclusive interview with ex-pro turned riders' union president Adam Hansen, who talks about the challenges of his first months as head of the CPA, why he's trying to be more inclusive and open, and about the riders' biggest concern – no prizes for guessing that it's race safety.Covid is causing chaos at the Giro d'Italia. Is it time for tighter restrictions to be brought back in with the Tour de France looming? Ineos DS Steve Cummings gives his perspective on dealing with the virus in the weeks ahead.Soudal-QuickStep boss Patrick Lefevere has stated that Remco Evenepoel won't be riding the Tour, but the world champion is keen to return to racing soon. We reveal when and where the Belgian is hoping to be back in action.Plus, we've squeezed in the current state of play at the Giro and assess the prospects of race leader Geraint Thomas and his challengers for the title at this chaotic Covid- and crash-hit Grand Tour.   Support the show

It was billed as a clash of the Titans but Liège-Bastogne-Liège turned into the latest episode of the Remco Evenepoel show after Tadej Pogačar's early crash.  In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie are joined by former Liège winner and Pogačar team-mate Dan Martin to reflect on Sunday's race. We also consider what may be the respective postscripts to La Doyenne - for Evenepoel and his Giro d'Italia bid and Pogačar's chances of being fit for the Tour de France.  In the final part of the episode, we hear from the newly elected president of the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés, Adam Hansen. We also pay our respects to long-time friend of the pod and ex-Astana press chief Chris Baldwin, who sadly passed away last week. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport. Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). Supersapiens Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. See supersapiens.com Science in Sport The Cycling Podcast has been supported since 2016 by Science In Sport. World leading experts in endurance nutrition. Go to scienceinsport.com to see the whole range. MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. D Vine Cellars To order The Cycling Podcast Highlights case, or any of the cases commemorating the 2022 Grand Tours visit dvinecellars.com Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 60 exclusive episodes. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

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Forhjulslir præsenteres i samarbejde med Continental Dæk Danmark. Gør som Tadej Pogačar og Filippo Ganna. Kør på Continental - fordi sikkerhed starter med dækket. Stinus Kaempe. Ja, det er måske et nyt navn for mange i dansk cykelsport. Han er 22 år gammel, han er født i Danmark, men hans historie i cykelsporten starter Down Under i Melbourne - på de australske landeveje i venstre side af vejen sammen med den tidligere landsholdsmålmand Thomas Sørensen. I 2023 skal Stinus køre på det østrigske kontinentalhold WSA KTM Graz p/b Leomo - blandt andet sammen med den tidligere world tour-rytter Adam Hansen.  Men hvordan er Stinus havnet der? Hvordan er han på bare 3 år gået fra at køre sit første cykelløb i den australske C-klasse, til at vinde cykelløb i Slovakiet, vinde førertrøjer i Rumænien og kører lige op med Luke Plapp fra Team INEOS i det australske Tour of Bright?   Det her er historien om Stinus Kaempe. Den spinkle dansk/australske cykelrytter som er gået under radaren hjemme i Danmark, men som har erobret de australske og syd- og østeuropæiske landeveje og som nu jagter en plads på det australske U23-landshold. Det er fortællingen om et ungt menneske som er ude på et eventyr. Et eventyr på to hjul med landevejen og de stejle stigningsprocenter som sin legeplads.   Medvirkende: Stinus Kaempe og Anders Mielke Kunne du tænke dig at at være hjælperytter på Forhjulslir? Så kan du donere et friviligt beløb på 10er.dk  og støtte arbejdet bag podcasten.   

Host Sean McCoy introduces us to his four part Translation and Interpretation series through a conversation with Adam Hansen about the role bias plays in our lives by causing us to avoid difficult topics and ideas. After describing how anxiety and trauma have shaped our thought patterns throughout the generations, they then cover the different categories of bias and offer examples of each. Adam has 30 plus years of working directly with customers like Mars and Ford.You can listen to Sean's previous interview with Adam on the Come to the Table podcast here and to episodes of his own podcast here, which features extended talks about bias. He is the author of the book Outsmart Your Instincts which can be purchased here.Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Today we are digging in on negativity bias, which is featured in chapter 9 of my book, What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You. I also talked about this when Adam Hansen was on the show back in episode 176 and have planned to give it a dedicated episode for a long time, yet it has continued to hang out waiting for its moment in the sunshine – until today! It's funny, because I think it really says something about my personality that optimism bias was episode 34 and we aren't getting to negativity bias until nearly 200 weeks later. I'm ok with that, and, I'm so glad that this is finally becoming an episode because it really is a fascinating concept and super important for everyone in life and business. As with all the biases and heuristics you hear about on this show, I'm confident this will be one of those things that really changes your whole life and perspective once you realize it is there and impacting you. It's shocking how rampant this can be running in our lives and businesses. Today we will cover the four aspects of negativity bias (plus a “bonus” one) as well as ways to think about this in your life and work. Show Notes: [00:41] Today we are digging in on negativity bias, which is featured in chapter 9 of my book, What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You. [03:13] In its most basic form, negativity bias is our tendency to put more emphasis on negative information than positive. [03:57] Negativity bias, putting more weight on the bad than the good. Being on high alert and paying attention to potential threats was key for our survival. This is a good thing and it still serves us well a lot in our life. Sometimes, the negativity bias goes a bit far and can result in phobias or other avoidances that don't serve us well. [06:20] This is one aspect of negativity bias, where we put way, way, way more weight on the negative input than the positive. Our being a herding species is part of this as well. Being on the outskirts with the herd was something else that greatly threatened our survival back in the day. [06:53] In today's world, this overweighting of negatives can be problematic and cause a real negative spiral that keeps you stuck; focused on the bad in a way that causes you to ignore all the good stuff. You can choose to focus on the good stuff and, while still learning from the bad, don't let it have so much more impact on you than the good. [07:46] There are four aspects of negativity bias (as outlined in the original paper). The first is negative potency. It says that even if the two incidents were of the same type and size, they won't necessarily be felt or remembered the same way. We tend to have longer memories of these negative items than the positive ones and feel them more strongly when they occur. [08:09] The second aspect is of steeper negative gradients. This says that as we get closer to a negative event, its felt more and more – and at an intensity that is more than a positive event. [10:10] Negativity bias is definitely related to loss aversion and they are similar (but not the same). Negativity bias is when people pay more attention to bad news than good news. Loss aversion is when people are more worried about losing something they have than getting something new. [10:42] Now, we move on to negativity dominance. This was sort of covered in the negative potency section, but it is more about how when there is an event, the negative events will make it so our whole impression skews toward the negative. [11:35] It is important to think about the overall experience people are having with you. Even one negative element can drag an otherwise good thing down. [14:22] Knowing that people are going to have this negativity bias – both those presenting the change and those receiving it – is important as you consider how you introduce anything to anyone. [16:42] Our final aspect is negative differentiation, which is about the effort it takes to process an event. The negative stuff is more difficult to process, so it uses up more energy and cognitive resources. That makes us remember it more and for longer. [18:54] Knowing that the negativity bias exists and taking a step back to get out of your own way is important as you look at your own behaviors and actions. [19:54] We are also biased to give people like us the benefit of the doubt and not give that to people who are outside our circle of empathy. [22:02] Contagion is such an important piece and it has one of my all-time favorite examples and lines because it is very memorable and you instantly get the problem and how this can be applied in other areas. “A single cockroach can ruin a bowl of cherries, but an individual cherry will do nothing for a bowl of cockroaches.” [23:53] When you think of reputation, that one negative can contaminate everything else and color your entire perspective of them and everything they touch. [24:35] It is important to realize when negativity bias, and specifically contagion, could be coloring a lot more than it should. [26:44] As we wrap up today's episode, I want you to think about the negativity bias and how it is impacting you in your life and at work. [28:30] Learn from the negatives and let them sink in, but don't let them control you and take over everything. [30:25] Make sure to clear out the cockroaches before you work on finding better cherries.  [32:02] Because of the negativity bias, we really love avoiding bad things. If we avoid all the things that have risks associated with them, we will not grow and change, and for both people and companies, that is a problem. [33:58] Pointing out flaws in ideas isn't always saving you from a mistake. It might be saving you from the thing that could change everything for the better if you gave it a chance. What can you take a chance on today? Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Outsmart Your Instincts, by Adam Hansen Power of Regret, by Dan Pink What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer A More Beautiful Question, by Warren Berger Evolutionary Ideas, by Sam Tatam Top Recommended Next Episode: Optimism Bias (episode 34) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Reframing Annoying Disruptions to Support Innovation, with Adam Hansen, coauthor of Outsmart Your Instincts (episode 176) Priming (episode 18) Reciprocity (episode 23) Loss Aversion (episode 9) Herding (episode 19) Focusing Illusion (episode 89) Confirmation Bias (episode 75) Fundamental Attribution Error (episode 92) Counterfactual Thinking  (episode 68) Peak-End Rule (episode 97) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter  The Negativity Bias in User Experience Negativity Bias, Negativity Dominance, and Contagion Why is the news always so depressing? What Is Negativity Bias and How Can It Be Overcome?

In today's episode, we are talking about one of my all-time favorite concepts, the Dunning-Kruger effect.  In its simplest form, the Dunning-Kruger effect essentially says that people who are unskilled will tend to overestimate their abilities and those who are very skilled experts will underestimate theirs. Someone who undersells their skills could be more qualified than that person who seems very confident. In this episode I explain what the Dunning-Kruger effect is, how understanding it can help you be more effective, how to leverage it in business, and some top tips for navigating this natural tendency of the brain. Show Notes: [00:41] In today's episode, we are talking about one of my all-time favorite concepts: the Dunning-Kruger effect. [03:48] To put the Dunning-Kruger effect into its simplest form, it would say essentially that people who are unskilled will tend to overestimate their abilities and those who are very skilled experts will underestimate theirs. [04:34] Think about a kid who graduates from high school and believes they know everything. [05:23] When someone graduates from high school, they are at a point that has come to be known as the “Peak of Mount Stupid.” At the peak of mount stupid, someone has lots of confidence, but it isn't built on much competence. They have no idea how much they don't know so they are blissfully unaware of their precarious position and how close they are to falling right off the cliff. When this kid gets to college and realizes they don't know nearly as much as they thought they did, they fall into the “Valley of Despair.” [07:21] This is an opportunity to look at the things you don't yet know and begin to research them. This gradual climb is called the “Slope of Enlightenment.” You slowly gain confidence as you grow your competence…though you might never get back up to the level of confidence you had way back at the peak of mount stupid. [08:14] If you take a moment now to reflect upon your own life, I am guessing you could pretty easily come up with at least half a dozen examples where the Dunning-Kruger effect reared its ugly overconfident head. [09:43] While you are an expert in one thing, you are way overconfident in something else, where you don't have any idea of the ocean of stuff you don't know. [11:29] How the effort heuristic relates.  [12:43] I can live in blissful unawareness of my inadequacies forever and never have it be an issue until I try the thing enough to realize that I should have been a little less confident. [13:56] Have some awareness and don't assume you know better than everyone else. [14:54] There is a flip to this as well. (It isn't all about mount stupid). Remember, there is a point where you become an expert and then grossly underestimate your own abilities. [16:11] You can't do this for everything, but on the things that matter it is worth doing a little Dunning-Kruger evaluation every so often to discover if you are underestimating or overestimating your confidence and competence at this point. [17:11] Look at your own moments where you have high confidence and low competence (or high competence with not enough confidence) to determine if you are showing up in the best way possible. Also, look at others to determine where they are on that Dunning-Kruger scale. [18:37] Another place where the Dunning-Kruger effect is really critical to keep in mind is when you look at coaching or giving advice to members of your team. [20:10] Giving them too many things to change while they are feeling the stress in the “valley” is going to make the problem worse, so you need to be selective on what advice to give them. [21:23] Know that when people have low competence in something, they are likely to be overconfident in their own abilities. Those who are very competent have a tendency to underestimate their own skill or ability. [22:02] There is an interesting point when there is an increase in knowledge where you realize all of what you don't know—that increased competence results in a drastic drop in confidence. [22:46] As you build knowledge, know that you will gradually underestimate your abilities, skills, and all the effort and training that went into what you now know and can do. Just because it is easy for you doesn't mean it isn't of value to someone else. Especially when someone is new, overshare information to help with where you both are on the Dunning-Kruger scale. [23:33] Don't take your spot on the Dunning-Kruger scale as a fixed point. The context is always changing, there are new discoveries and technologies and experts every day. [26:07] If you enjoy the experience I've provided here for you, will you share about it? That could mean leaving a rating/review or sharing the episode with a friend (or 10!) Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! More from The Brainy Business:

In today's episode, we are digging in on the concept of functional fixedness, or the “when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail” problem. I rather enjoyed taking this analogy a bit to the extreme while sharing how this works; I hope you like it too. When there is an issue with functional fixedness, both sides are holding tightly to their own respective hammers. Like all the biases, heuristics, and concepts I share here on The Brainy Business, it is often easier to see these things in others than in ourselves, but I challenge you to look for your own hammer in each encounter. As you will learn in this episode, getting out of your own functionally fixed way – even about something simple – can have such a huge impact on your company overall. Listen in to find out how you can make small changes for a big impact.  Show Notes: [00:41] In today's episode, we are digging in on the concept of functional fixedness, or the “when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail” problem. [02:27] When you first show up to tackle a new skill or concept, you are so excited for this new opportunity, you likely bring every mental tool you might need to help you learn. You're a sponge, ready for whatever life throws at you. [03:17] As you develop expertise, you start to declutter that mental toolbox. [04:30] When someone cuts you off on the freeway, they're instantly labeled a “jerk.” What about when you cut someone off? It feels completely different because of fundamental attribution error (and we do this all the time in business).  [06:09] It is important to know that you see “others” as different from you and will tend to judge them and their ideas more harshly, not giving them the benefit of the doubt that you might give to yourself and members of your team. [07:49] Isn't it possible that the one thing someone else is arguing is one of those 275,000 things your brain filtered out? Or that you are looking at just one of many possible correct alternatives that could work? [08:15] Functional fixedness or being set in your ways is another version of confirmation bias and the focusing illusion. [09:06] Everyone else doesn't have to be wrong in order for you to be right. [09:58] One of my favorite stories that I think is such a great example of overcoming functional fixedness, comes from Apollo 13. [12:31] Even when the stakes are high little things like this can be missed when you're too focused on your little area that you are working on. That can cause a big problem.  [14:23] It is easy to find the right answer to the wrong question. [15:18] Reframing the conversation so the team can look at things from different angles is so important [16:51] When you are too deep into a problem or have become an expert, you have this curse of knowledge that can keep you from seeing all the other opportunities that are just outside the norm. [17:26] Having a background knowledge of associations and how things work is important, but it is also important to understand that functional fixedness is a problem and it can keep you stuck sometimes in a way that will keep you from innovations or from solving the right problems. [19:35] When you are fixated on the myopic perspective of what you do or how you do things, everything looks like a nail when all you have is that hammer. You can be missing the bigger picture, which isn't necessarily a problem until sometimes, it is too late. [19:51] As you think about starting to apply this to your work, I don't recommend starting with something big like your company's mission. Have some warm-ups on less consequential projects first. [21:11] Properly wording the question is so critical for where you end up. [23:47] In general, when there is an issue with functional fixedness, both sides are holding onto their own respective hammers. Like all the biases, heuristics, and concepts I share here on The Brainy Business, it is easier to see these things in others than in ourselves, but I challenge you to look for your own hammer in each encounter. What are you fixated on that is keeping you closed off to the other person's perspective? [24:51] “I don't care what it was designed to do, I want to know what it can do”  - Gene Kranz, flight director for Apollo 13 [24:58] If you enjoy the experience I've provided here for you, will you share about it? That could mean leaving a rating/review or sharing the episode with a friend (or 10!) Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. 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After almost two years of episodes we decided to go through the archives and relive some of the best moments on the show. In this best of episode we relive the interview with Cadel Evans, Andy Schleck and Stuart O'Grady talking about the 2011 Tour de France. We also show the time we spoke with Baden Cooke and David Millar about the 2003 Tour de France. Adam Hansen offered us one of the most honest chats of the show chatting about the tough negotiations with his former HTC boss Bob Stapleton. And of course Allan Peiper rounds out the show with the most powerful and emotional interview after he won the 2020 Tour de France. On behalf of John and Dan we want to wish all our viewers and listeners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Also huge thanks to Mark Watkin and the team from Bike Exchange for their ongoing support of the show.

Have you ever had a disruption in your routine – moving to a new house, taking a new route to work – and found yourself exhausted every day?  This is common when our habits are upended (the subconscious can't use its rules anymore so your conscious is having to do a lot more work!). And while it may feel annoying, this is also a great opportunity to innovate and change your life for the better.  Today, I'm joined by Adam Hansen, VP of behavioral innovation at Ideas To Go and coauthor of Outsmart Your Instincts who happened to be in the midst of a move, so we talk about how to reframe an annoying disruption in habits to make it work for you. We also discuss the curse of knowledge and how it impacts businesses, risks of omission versus risks of commission, and other fun behavioral goodness sprinkled throughout (including my new favorite term of being an “omnivore of information”). Listen now... Show Notes: [00:07] In today's episode, I'm excited to introduce you to Adam Hansen, VP of behavioral innovation at Ideas To Go and coauthor of Outsmart Your Instincts. [03:18] Adam shares about himself and his background. He always knew that innovation would be part of his career.  [05:18] When working on the book, they started looking at all the cognitive biases to figure out which ones were causing most of the mayhem in innovation.  [06:16] If you adopt the behavioral innovation approach, you can see three to four times improvement in performance and quality of ideas very early on in innovation. You can get to better ideas faster.  [09:01] All of the thousands of small decisions we make every day that have been automated are lost when you move. Each little thing is so minor that we don't realize what the cumulative effect of all those small decisions is.  [10:02] It is important for us to automate everything we can.  [12:19] It is impossible for us to place ourselves fully back in the shoes of our first-time clients. Our version of dumbing things down to meet them where they are is still going to be more advanced than where we need to get to. We can work on this by following up with first-time clients and asking what you could have done better.  [13:46] There is so much more jargon in your business than you think there is. [16:10] Our need for tangibility is much greater than we assume. Most people need help to break down abstraction. The more tangible you can be the better.  [18:13] The curse of knowledge is the idea that once you become knowledgeable in a given area, you can't unknow what you know and you can't fully place yourself back in the shoes of the subject.  [23:27] Negativity Bias is the idea from our ancestors of thinking of all novelty as threat and not opportunity.  [25:12] Especially in innovation, we need to be as opportunity minded as possible. We need to be aware of threats and take smart action to minimize and mitigate those threats.  [27:43] When we are in moments of threat, to still be able to take swift decisive action is fantastic (and sometimes life-saving!)  [28:29] The research shows that negativity can appear super profound. Too often we are shooting down ideas and not coming up with alternatives. That is not progress.  [30:31] We are predisposed to go toward the negative any time a new idea comes up.  [31:38] The more you can value ideas early on for their provocative value rather than for their immediate merits the better. Then you are in a better frame of mind to take on the negatives.  [33:54] When you approach challenges to problems in this way, there is real value. The language is brilliant, priming to get people to deal with problems and concerns in a much better way.  [35:10] If you are an optimistic person it doesn't mean that you don't have a negativity bias and pessimistic people still have optimism bias.  [36:44] Go in understanding that there will be some differences and then the task becomes “How do we get the most out of the differences?” The more you can approach differences with curiosity than defensiveness...the better.  [37:48] Curiosity is very smart and super adaptive. Be curious even when it is hard to be curious.  [39:07] Curiosity kills the cat, satisfaction brought it back. (Did you know there was more to that saying?!) [41:49] It is hard to gather data on what you don't do.  [43:42] Every year to 18 months every person should “fire themselves.” If you fire yourself and come into your job as if you had new eyes...what would you do differently? When you start a new job you are looking for all these opportunities of growth and then you become stagnant.  [45:07] We need to be more intentional and realize we can choose better because we have all these nonconscious instincts so we can choose otherwise.  [46:49] Meaning is created dialogically not monologically.  [47:35] Melina shares her closing thoughts.  [47:42] One of Melina's favorite things is this idea of being an “omnivore of information.” It's such a great way to think about learning and essentially devouring all kinds of topics from various origins. [50:07] Melina's award-winning first book, What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You is available on Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, and Booktopia.  Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Outsmart Your Instincts: How The Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward, by Adam Hansen Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick, by Wendy Wood How To Change, by Katy Milkman Connect with Adam:  Ideas To Go Adam on Twitter Past Episodes & Other Important Links:  Top recommended next episode: Good Habits, Bad Habits: an Interview with Wendy Wood (episode 127) Already heard that one? Try these:  Availability Bias (episode 15) Familiarity Bias (episode 149)   Status Quo Bias (episode 142) Confirmation Bias (episode 102) Framing (episode 16) Stressed and Overcommitted? Tips to Tackle Planning Fallacy (episode 114) 95% Of Decisions Are Habitual – Which Side Is Your Business On? (episode 21) Priming (episode 18) How To Change, an Interview with Katy Milkman (episode 151) Curse of Knowledge - coming soon! Negativity Bias - coming soon! Risk of Omission vs. Risk of Commission - coming soon! Check out Melina's award-winning book, What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You on Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, and Booktopia

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt check in with innovator, engineer and Grand Tour marathon man Adam Hansen. His claim to fame is his record breaking streak of 20 consecutive Grand Tours, an extraordinary physical feat - but it's Adam's talent from the neck up that's serving him well in retirement. From creating a logistics system for World Tour teams, to designing a groundbreaking TT bike via a self-designed endless pool find out what motivates him now his professional career has concluded. Bobby and Jens, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Not everyone knows that record Grand Tour rider Adam Hansen actually started of as a triathlete. In this episode Adam talks more about running that one would expect from a former World Tour rider. Sit back an enjoy a very interesting and funny conversation about how he approaches Long course triathlon, this work at Leomo and which tips he got from Cam Wurf :) It is highly recommended  to also watch the video version of this Episode here: https://youtu.be/KkkzEtxCj64?t=2383

Adam currently rides for Lotto-Soudal and has finished an astonishing 25 Grand Tours in his career. Nicknamed the "Handyman" he is super interested in all kinds of bike tech, nutrition, training, bike fitting, and even builds his own carbon fiber shoes. Join us for a talk with a very cool yet technical rider.Watch this episode on Youtube via this link: https://youtu.be/rMzUDovSKg8Don't forget to subscribe to our channels to stay up to date with our latest talks.https://linktr.ee/Wolfis

Adam Hansen, fifth generation farmer from SW Iowa, joins us from the sprayer today! Adam talks to us about what his bean and corn crop are looking like at this no-till operation.

This is awesome. This is part 2! Intermittent Fasting vs. Caloric Deficit. Deficits don’t work! The body is smart. Adjusting your metabolic rate. Hormone balance and weight loss Training the body to absorb the carbs. ADAM IS PRO CARB. LISTEN TO THIS. Fat does provide energy, but carb energy is RIGHT THERE. How did Grand Tours affect his trajectory as an athlete? You always finish. Save 60W on a climb…sag climbing. “Racing is not the best form of training.” “Everyone should do sprint training.” 8s max, 3 minutes rest. Do 5 in a row. Do this super fresh. Explosiveness. The next day do high HR, 40/20s, do 5-10min of them. HR on 40/20s. These will mimic race surges, whether road racing or gravel races. “Everyone should do strength training.” He’s referring to high torque, low cadence, at 65rpm. NO COASTING!!!! YES!!! haha. Tick every box in training. Learn your gearing. Do not lift on rest days. Leomo. The motion beyond the numbers. The engineer side; check out his newest 3D printed projects! Tony Martin and his 58x11. “Tony can’t push 58x11” Adam and Gravel Racing Why runners get injured. https://youtu.be/jrXp8Jip1ww

Welcome Adam Hansen!! Quick Show Notes: Living in Czech Republic…what has drawn you there? Breaking up the cycling training: Czech has 4 seasons and you can get off the bike. Adam shows up to training camp STOKED to ride, whereas others may arrive having ridden a bit too much already. How do you find out what your body needs? Trial and error! Cross Training. Hiking and nordic skiing. What happens to the body when you ride 220-240 for 5 hours. Adam Hansen is a bad ass. You already knew that; find out more. Gym work ALL year long. Explosive weight lifting. When you look back on your career, or pro cycling, what memories or feelings immediately come to mind? 29 grand tours, finished 26...that's insane. At some point, was that a goal, rack up as many as possible? Or was it what the team asked of you What stage race do you love the most that is not a grand tour? Varied stimulus and working all the energy systems. Promote your fat metabolism; but listen to him that he’s a PRO carb guy! It’s a balance of both. Fasted rides at 50% FTP. The difference between pro’s and amateurs. Training to absorb carbs. HIT THE CARBS on interval days. Big fatmax ride. breakaway artist...had you always been that since a young cyclist? Protein recovery. Have a fat/sugar after the ride. https://www.youtu.be/8tv0yYcVwfo

Adam Hansen is back again to talk all about innovation in sport as he talks us through exactly what is going on with the bike that he is building for himself and why it is going to be unlike anything we ever seen. Adam then turns his attention the upcoming Sub7Sub8 Project by the Pho3nix Foundation and goes through just how hard a 180km TTT is going to be. Adam's extensive experience in the pro peloton gives us an insight into what the project is going to take, what will be needed to succeed and why the physical challenge might not be as hard as the mental challenge. To find out more about Adam Hansen visit: https://twitter.com/hansenadam To watch the PTO Trailer visit: https://youtu.be/y6VjISoDpRs  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast    Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan   Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance    For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com      You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85    You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14    If you want the down low on the PTO then sign up for their mailing list: http://bit.ly/PTOMXEndurance 

Adam Hansen has just retired from the professional world cycling peloton after a two decade long career and what makes Adams career so special is that he started 29 grand tours, including the Tour de France tour of Italy tour of Spain, and he completed 26 of those grand tours. Adam shares around his highs, lows and learnings, you'd be hard pressed to doubt Adams foray into Ironman Triathlon racing. Adam is renowned for what has been described by Velo News as his restless curiosity, and many of you may already follow Adam on his terrific YouTube channel and know of Adam's incessant tinkering with technology and his desire to improve things. Hence, Adam produces his own cycling shoes. He's building his own Ironman triathlon bike, and also his own indoor swimming pool. On this episode, you'll hear Adam share around the importance of being consistent in your training, the concept of training pure and why Adam suggests not cross pollinating the purpose of our training sessions. Adam references fueling and metabolism outlines key mantras and challenges us with a great physical challenge for the week.   Show Sponsor: Precision Hydration There isn't a one-size-fits all approach to hydration for athletes, which is why Precision Hydration help athletes refine their hydration strategy for whatever event they're training for. Take the free online Sweat Test at precisionhydration.com to receive your own personalized hydration strategy and get 15% off your first order of electrolytes that match how you sweat by using the code PERFORMANCE15. Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

Sagan to miss opening weekend, INEOS dominate in Provence, Savio seething at RCS snub, and Adam Hansen build his own bike are some of the topics up for discussion this week.Click to view: show page on Awesound

Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk fire department leadership issues with guests Frank Viscuso and Adam Hansen. Sponsored by Globe: https://globe.msasafety.com/supraflex The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter

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We chat with on of the most interesting Aussie cyclist Adam Hansen. Adam's career spanned over 13 years including a record that will not be beat completing in 20 Grand Tours in a row from 2012 to 2018, breaking a 57 year record in the process. We chat about his amazing career and interests off the bike, including making his own cycling shoes.

In recent years we have seen Cam Wurf blast onto the Iron Man scene and win races and crush records. Cam's background in professional cycling has seen the way and iron man is raced change. This week we are joined by Adam Hansen, a professional cyclist who rides for Lotto–Soudal and has ridden 20 grand tours in a row. That is the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España every year. Adam recently announced that he is turning his attention to Iron Man racing and he is coming with big ambitions. Find out what his approach to triathlon will be, what he plans to do different and if he think anyone can ride faster than him. To find out more about Adam Hansen visit: https://twitter.com/hansenadam  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan   Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance   For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14   If you want the down low on the PTO then sign up for their mailing list: http://bit.ly/PTOMXEndurance

In the latest episode of the Cyclingnews podcast we preview the Giro d'Italia which starts on Saturday and hear from Matt White and Adam Hansen, with the latter dropping huge and unexpected news surrounding his future as an athlete. We'll also look back at Fleche Wallonne and hear from Marc Hirschi and European Editor Stephen Farrand makes his latest appearance.   We also take a look at the most important news from the week, which includes Quinn Simmons suspension from Trek Segafredo after the American responded to a post from a cycling journalist about the upcoming US election, in which she asked supporters of Donald Trump to stop following her on Twitter. Simmons responded by writing “bye,” followed by an emoji of a hand with black skin tone waving. The use of a black emoji by a white person online has been repeatedly highlighted as racist, and the term “digital blackface” has been coined to describe its usage. Simmons later apologized for his actions and he remains suspended. 

From The Merchant of Venice to The Taming of the Shrew, it's easy to see how Shakespeare's plays can cause offence to contemporary audiences. Is it harder to teach Shakespeare today than in the past? Have ideas about what is offensive in Shakespeare changed over time? In this lecture, a team of Shakespeare scholars will look at the challenges and opportunities of teaching, editing and staging Shakespeare in our current 'age of offence'.A lecture by Adam Hansen and Monika Smialkowska 21 SeptemberThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/offensive-shakespeareGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

If you're a fan of the show, please support us!2:00 what is Leomo and what does it do?5 IMU (inertial measurement units) collect data from various positions on the athlete and communicate it to a head unit10:30 how is LEOMO used in cycling analysisBike motion performance indicators (MPIs): torso angle, torso rotation, torso rotation, pelvis angle, pelvis rotation, pelvic rock, leg angular range, foot angular range, foot angular range Q1, and dead spot score. Focused on 4 movement principals to be optimized:Stable centre of mass to anchor power generation from the hipsUnrestricted range of motion around the hipsEfficient transfer of power to the pedalsPedal stroke smoothness 16:30 sample use case for bike fitFinding optimal saddle position that maximizes stability and maximal leg angular range22:15 possible actionable steps with LEOMO data and analysis in handMore straightforward on the bike than while running Still a work in progress with LEOMO providing support for users29:00 The LEOMO biomechanic improvement process (for running)Assess current movement patterns at increasing speedsUnderstand what is ‘normal’Monitor for deviations from ‘normal’ with fatigue or other factorsAdapt training to address deviations if necessaryNotice and address imbalances as they happen37:15 use case for running off the bike in multisport40:00 in-workout use vs. post-hoc analysis useLEOMO developing a feature that allows athletes to set desirable ranges for various parameters and monitor within the workoutGood for learning to maintain desired form and intervene when that form is lost47:30 use in maintaining aerodynamic position on the bike51:45 optimizing cornering55:00 the value of contextualizing dataAll the info on LEOMO can be found on their website. You can also connect with them through social on their Facebook and Instagram pages. Worth checking out too is Adam Hansen's YouTube channel for how-to guides. 

The Iowa Idea: Adam Hansen “The brain is a great goal-seeking instrument.” In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I sit down with Adam Hansen. Adam is a Principal and VP of Behavioral Innovation at Ideas To Go, Inc. and a career-long innovation leader, and student. He is co-author of Outsmart Your Instincts: How […]

Our guest this week is friend of the podcast, Adam Hansen. Adam’s company, IdeasToGo is an Innovation Consulting firm that helps Fortune 200 companies think outside the box and come up with unique, relevant solutions to their problems. What makes Adam such a fascinating guest is his uniquely human approach to innovation. Whereas much of the eduDiscourse around innovation involves the latest apps and gadgets, Adam is much more interested in the innovative tools that make us human—metaphors, metacognition, and a deep desire to make sense of our world. To his mind, innovation is all about human potential. Although his day job has him focusing on innovative projects and products, Adam is also deeply passionate about behavioral innovation—finding ways we can leverage the skills and methods for innovation and applying them to our own lives so we can overcome barriers we face in our personal life. With that in mind, this episode contains tools, both personal and professional, that we hope will help you become better sensemakers and innovators at home, school, or the office. Enjoy!

Adam Hansen of Lotto Soudal is the latest guest on the Turbo Talks. He shares how life in lockdown was quite enjoyable for him (1:33), his love for Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' documentary (5:38), his testing and training approach during lockdown (13:01), 3D printing activities (23:40), where future gains are to be made in cycling (30:41), and he looks ahead to the shortened 2020 race season (49:34).

I’ve delved into the depths of some pretty interesting topics like nutrition and motion analysis with Adam, and it’s certain he sure knows his stuff, so it was great to have more of a casual chat and hear about Adam himself both off and on the bike. How does he wear his cycling cap? What’s […]

Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by special guests Adam Hansen and Frank Viscuso to talk teams and leadership from the kitchen table to the tailboard critique.

He’s one of the most interesting guys in the peloton and it’s become something of a tradition to have him on the pod every year. It’s our 3rd episode together so this time I decided to ask Adam 3 simple questions: What’s something he’s currently excited about? What’s something he’s no longer doing? What’s a […]

Mitch Docker is back with the Lotto-Soudal pro rider Adam Hansen. In this conversation, recorded at the start of the year during the Tour Down Under, Mitch had three key questions for Adam, and his answers were fascinating. Keep in touch with Life in the Peloton Keep up to date with everything that’s going on with Life in the Peloton at my website lifeinthepeloton.com (https://lifeinthepeloton.com/) Don't miss the bonus episode – Talking Luft – in which Mitch talks style and stuff over on his original Life in the Peloton podcast feed. Check out my range of Life in the Peloton merchandise on our Etsy store too, from beanies and caps to embroidered tees, logo tees and much more. Visit the Etsy store. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeinthePeloton) Or follow on social media: Instagram: @lifeinthepeloton (https://www.instagram.com/lifeinthepeloton/) Twitter: @lifeinthepelo (https://twitter.com/lifeinthepelo)

The Olympics are postponed, the Tour de France hangs in the balance, and we have a homemade bread recipe you simply must try.  This week's episode includes reporting from this year's edition of Milan-San Remo, including reactions from Koen de Kort and Adam Hansen.  This week's Nerd Alert walks you through a cleaning and lubing process that will keep chain marks off your living room carpet. 

As a new product and innovation professional, Adam Hansen has always believed in the power of possibility – accepting new approaches, questioning conventional wisdom, and being open to anything. This impulse led him to a career in developing new products for innovative companies such as Mars, Melaleuca and American Harvest, before joining the innovation firm, Ideas To Go, in 2001. Now as a facilitator, Adam is passionate about helping clients understand their own possibilities—even beyond the scope of their projects—so they take the innovative energy and momentum they gained at ITG back to their own organizations. Adam is the co-author of Outsmart Your Instincts – How The Behavioral Innovation™ Approach Drives Your Company Forward, which explores the intersection of behavioral science and innovation, revealing simple ways to get past the nonconscious cognitive biases that make innovation unnecessarily difficult. Adam’s path to innovation process started with an MBA in product management from Indiana University. He also cultivated his passion for New Product Development on the board of the Product Development & Management Association and serving as a volunteer innovation advisor for the National HIV Clinicians’ Network at UCSF.   Links Adam Hansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhansen/ “Outsmart Your Instincts”: https://www.amazon.com/Outsmart-Your-Instincts-Behavioral-Innovation/dp/0997384506 M&M Mars: https://marschocolate.com/ Ideas to Go: https://www.ideastogo.com/ Metacognition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacognition Biases & Heuristics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XHpBr0VFcaT8wIUpr-9zMIb79dFMgOVFRxIZRybiftI/edit?usp=sharing Teresa Amabile, PhD “Brilliant but Cruel”: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6409 “Yes, and…”: https://bigthink.com/experts-corner/why-yes-and-might-be-the-most-valuable-phrase-in-business Viktor Frankl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl Kurt Lewin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Lewin Johan Huizinga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Huizinga Homo Ludens/The Playful Ape: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_Ludens System 1 / System 2 Thinking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking,_Fast_and_Slow Assumption Busting: https://www.ideastogo.com/articles-on-innovation/assumption-busting-with-ikea Functional Fixedness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_fixedness Conformity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformity Progress Principle: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=40692 Blood Harmony: https://www.deseret.com/1999/6/10/19449890/sibling-harmony-br-family-members-often-have-tight-vocal-harmony Hammond Organ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammond_organ Leslie Speaker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_speaker Rap: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapping Rock n Roll: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_roll Major Third Chord: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_(chord) Major Ninth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninth Two-Seventh Resolving to Five: https://www.hearandplay.com/main/resolve-dominant-seventh-chords Linnea Gandhi episode: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/linnea-gandhi-crushing-on-statistics/ John Sweeney episode: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/john-sweeney-everything-is-a-story/ NY Times – Overcoming Your Negativity Bias:  https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/06/14/overcoming-your-negativity-bias/ John Cacioppo: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200306/our-brains-negative-bias Homo Ludens, by Johan Huizinga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_Ludens    Musical Links Iron Butterfly “In A Gadda Da Vida”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4 Deep Purple “Smoke on the Water”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUwEIt9ez7M Doobie Brothers “China Grove”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSHItTjWyQ Steely Dan “Don’t Take Me Alive”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gV1sxB8TxI Monkees “Pleasant Valley Sunday”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUzs5dlLrm0 The Thorns “Among the Living”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-aL6FCvMY Crosby, Stills & Nash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMJug2iz3NA The Beatles “Rubber Soul”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_Soul The Beatles “Revolver”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolver_(Beatles_album) Crowded House “Don’t Dream It’s Over”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9gKyRmic20 The Beach Boys “God Only Knows”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8qZMFFDYa0 Louis Prima “Yes, We Have No Bananas”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hF05ik5TFQ

This week your favorite Nerds are in Adelaide, Australia for the Tour Down Under, and the episode opens with a walk through the mechanic's pits. What's new in 2020 pro equipment?  Then, we sit down with pro, and known geek, Adam Hansen to discuss his scientific and real-world exploration of bike fit. 

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In our first episode of our ON TOUR series we have arrived at Whitley Bay in northern part of England. Here we meet with a local teacher with a fantastic growth mindset, a teacher with a lot of passion for teaching, project based learning and the power of play, it is of course the always amazing BEN HAYDEN @BenHaydenEDU Monkhouse Primary School: www.monkhouseprimary.co.uk Whitley Bay - On Apple Maps - On Wikipedia Other local ADE’s mentioned in this episode: Paul Tullock - https://twitter.com/MrTullock Laura Dickinson: https://twitter.com/eLearning_Laura Dawn Guy https://twitter.com/dawnguy3003 Lynsey Carr https://twitter.com/lynseycarrsmps Co+host: Adam Hansen (who is not yet old enough to be on Twitter, so follow his proud dad) Host: Jakob Esben Hansen @jakobesben --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jakobesbenhansen/message

In this episode we interview Dr. Adam Hansen about his experience with slipped rib syndrome. Go to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_GqCVq4GAUQWXFpKoz5XOII8t8Sl-Xqy?usp=sharing for images and videos from Dr. Hansen illustrating this syndrome and the described repair.

It's raining in Bergamo, host city for the Giro d'Italia's second rest day. Dave and Caley do a small hotel tour and run into none other than Lotto-Soudal's Adam Hansen, who has a high-tech new way of monitoring his pedal stroke. Then it's time to reminisce about Giro stages past, and get excited about what's coming up in the race's last week. 

Adam Hansen of Lotto-Soudal follows a plant-based diet. Being lactose intolerant he cut out dairy products years ago and stopped eating meat a couple of seasons back. But is a meat-free diet compatible with the rigours of professional cycling? We hear Hansen talk about his reasons for following a vegan diet, how he feels and whether it's difficult to get the food he needs when he's at a grand tour and his team doesn't have its chef. Sports nutritionist Nigel Mitchell, who works with the EF Education First team and is writing a book about plant-based diets for cyclists, thinks that more professional riders will cut meat from their diets for a host of reasons. And while Hansen may be unusual in that he's a vegan, the peloton has seen plenty of vegetarian riders in the past and in 2000 an entirely vegetarian team, Linda McCartney Foods, rode the Giro d'Italia without touching 'even a slice of prosciutto'. Kilometre 0 is supported by Hansgrohe.

In 2016, Red Wing Downtown Main Street hosted a Retail Challenge to bring one retail store to downtown. The competition was so successful that it filled four storefronts! Learn about how we did it, and how you can replicate it in your town. To download the pdf of all the materials Red Wing used to host the challenge, CLICK HERE. To View this Podcast with the presentation slides, go to our YouTube page HERE: https://youtu.be/d47sEl8cWN8 To learn more about Red Wing Downtown Main Street: http://downtownredwing.org/ Intro and Outro Music by Sam Tsui and Casey Breves GUEST INFORMATION Name: Megan Tsui Organization: Red Wing Downtown Main Street, Red Wing, MN Title: Executive Director Email: director@downtownredwing.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownRedWing/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/downtownredwing Megan Tsui has been the Executive Director of Red Wing Downtown Main Street since 2016. She loves working with the local businesses and being their advocate. She recently completed the “Historic Real Estate Financing’ Course offered through National Main Street and the National Development Center. She hopes to use that training to help bring new development to Red Wing’s second and third stories. She lives in Red Wing in an 1875 Italianate Victorian with her husband Kent and their cats and dogs. TRANSCRIPT Megan: Hey, everybody! It's Megan Tsui. I'm super excited to be here today and I'm going to be the guest. You lucky ducks. I'm going to talk about a contest that Red Wing did in 2016 to fill vacant storefronts. We called it a retail challenge and it was really successful and really fun. And I'm going to go over some of the details. I'm doing this podcast a little differently today. If you're listening right now on a podcast, all you hear is audio, but I also have slides and I'll put that up on YouTube so you can actually go to YouTube and watch the whole presentation. If you'd like to, it's meetmedowntownpodcast.com and then search on YouTube and it should pop right up. I'll also link to it off my website, meetmedowntownpodcast.com website. And you'll be able to find it there as well. So, like I said, I have slides and I'm doing the audio and so sometimes I might forget that you can't see what I'm talking about so I apologize in advance. Otherwise, I also want to encourage you to go to the website because I'm going to have a downloadable packet for you of how you can do this in your town. And it has all of the information that we used to make this happen in Red Wing. And you can download it there. It's a PDF that has everything from our criteria, the plan, what we gave away, the marketing, everything. So, it's pretty much a plug and play kind of a download. So I'd encourage you to go to the meetmedowntownpodcast.com and then click on the latest podcast, which right now would be the, How to Fill Vacant Stores Using a Retail Challenge Contest. And you can click and download that kit there and get started on your own, and you don't have to reinvent the wheel, which is something I do not like to do. So let's get started. And again let me remind you, if I refer to something on the slide, I'm sorry, I forgot that not everybody can see. All right, let me tell you a little bit about my town. We're situated along the Mississippi River and it's this beautiful river town, very historic. We have everything you could think of for outdoor fun. You can go fishing, boating, biking, hiking. We have skiing, both Nordic skiing and downhill skiing. You can climb a bluff if you want. And it's just this very idyllic setting right around the curve of the Mississippi. And like I said, there's bluffs and all sorts of beautiful scenery around our town. We have a legacy manufacturing community in this town, I guess. We have the Red Wing Shoe, which some of you may have heard of. They make boots and shoes and, especially for the working, working folks. The Red Wing Pottery is also located here. And then we have Riedell Skates. They make skates for a lot of the Olympians. And these are manufacturers that have been here a long time and are very rooted in our community. And we're really lucky that, especially the Red Wing Shoe is still owned by the same family, as it was when it was started. And so they are very dedicated to our community and to our downtown. Actually, the Red Wing Shoe Corporation is headquartered right in our downtown. So we have a beautiful place to live. We're very lucky. It's idyllic. It's, it's wonderful. But we had a problem in 2016. I mean the recession hit us in 20--, you know 2008, 2009, 2010, and we weathered that a lot. But for some reason in 2016, we had this rash of vacancies that really left some gaping holes in our town. The reason we had some of those vacancies was that some owners retired without a succession plan. They retired and they closed their business and that was it. Some businesses just became obsolete. You know, when in this challenging retail environment, some businesses just can't make it or they just got tired. That absolutely happens. And then we had, we identified a couple voids, one especially in the outfitter idea. We did not have someone who you could, you know, if you were a tourist and you stepped into Red Wing, stayed overnight, you couldn't ride a, rent a bike or anything like that. So we knew that we wanted some sort of a business to be in that, to help fill that void. The other area we knew that we wanted to do to make sure to have some, somebody fill in some way, was Red Wing-themed products. Nobody was doing, you know, the T-shirts and coasters and bags and buttons. And nobody was doing that in our town, and we felt like there was a really missed opportunity to market our town. So, what did we do? We started the Red Wing Minnesota Retail Challenge. This was the primary marketing slide. Again, sorry for anybody who's listening on the podcast. It's basically a very simple drawing of a building in our downtown. And then it just says, “Red Wing, Minnesota, Retail Challenge” on it. And it says, “Do Downtown.” And it was very simple for a reason, because we wanted to make sure to have, to keep the idea of what we were going to do for the retail challenge and the kinds of businesses that we wanted to attract, to have it be pretty, we wanted to be ready for anyone. We knew there were those voids, but we also wanted to make sure that people felt like they could come to our downtown and open a store. So we didn't want to be super specific, I guess, is what I'm trying to say. There were six goals of the Retail Challenge. One was to recruit businesses that would enhance the business mix in downtown Red Wing. Number two is to provide businesses a head start during the toughest year of operation, which is, of course, the first year. Number three is to strengthen the local economy by attracting unique and specialty businesses. Number four, transform empty business spaces into more attractive and beneficial locations. Number five is to build a buzz and promote Red Wing as a great place to start a business. And number six is to display the community's commitment to downtown Red Wing. That's one thing that we're so proud of, is our community loves our downtown. And it’s apparent in everything we do and how much support we get. So it's wonderful. So those were those six goals of the retail challenge. We had very clearly identified eligible concepts. This was an important piece and I'd highly encourage you to think about these very carefully. And again, if you download, if you go to the meetmedowntownpodcast.com website and download that kit, you'll see all this in there and how we communicated these eligible concepts to potential contest entries. One, they had to be a new retail business. It must add to the downtown business map mix. It has to drive traffic to our downtown. Second or third retail satellite businesses from an existing location in another town were eligible. A significant expansion of a current downtown retail business that includes an added business concept. So, we weren't just looking to fund a retail business to get bigger, they had to add something. And then the last one was, this is a retail-specific competition. Service businesses are not eligible. The main difference between a retail business and a service business is that a retail business stocks and sells tangible goods, things you can touch and feel, whereas the service business sells non-tangible products, things you cannot touch and feel. We really wanted to stress and help to define that for folks because we didn't want to waste anybody's time and we didn't want to set anybody up for failure. So we really identified those clearly, and I think that was very important. The next thing we did is, we built an incentive package for folks, the business that was going to win. And there were different parts to that incentive package. So the assets and rent portion of the package was $20,000 in cash to be used to buy hard assets. That was sponsored by the Red Wing HRA, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. They had a special grant program where they could grant funds to a Downtown Main Street and then we could distribute those funds in hard assets. So that's a pretty big deal to a business starting out. There was a low-interest loan from the Red Wing Port Authority that they offered up. And rent and utilities were subsidized by landlords. We asked all the different various vacant spaces, the landlords of those spaces, if they would help to offset some rent and utilities for a certain amount of time. And that value ended up to be about $4,000. And as you know, when you're starting a business, that's a big deal. There was also part, an incentive package of marketing. And that included merchandising and retail consulting, which was a $500 value; social media consulting which was a $1,000 value; cash for social media advertising, 500 bucks. We had someone who donated $500 so that we could do that. Graphic design services, $2,500. Local newspaper advertisements, up to $1,300 value. Gift certificates towards signage, $150. A one-page basic web site, $750 value. And the local radio station donated $1000 in ads. So, what a great way to kickstart a business, was really what this ended up being. All right. We also had legal, financial, and technical aspects of the incentive package. Those included $500 in legal counsel, $500 in accounting and tax services, business consulting, 500 bucks, value of that. We partnered with a bank that waived all the fees for this first set of business checks and endorsing stamp, etc., for $125 dollar value. And then we had some technology support for $150. A few other things that were offered up, and this is where you can really see, we have a great community, the first thing is we, the Downtown Main Street, offered up a one-year membership to our organization. We had one sponsor package for Downtown Main Streets Events for 2017. So, we put on a bunch of events especially the holiday stroll at winter time. And so that was a thousand dollars that we gave so that they could advertise or sponsor something that we were doing. There's a one-year membership to the local YMCA, $572 value. We have a local State Technical College and they offered one free online course for $100 in value. And then we had $2,000 cash to go towards facade improvements. And so what an amazing package we had in a total of almost forty thousand dollars by the time we were done. And we really had to partner with all these local organizations, and they were all really excited to do so and to offer, you know, the why, probably normally wouldn't think of being in the retail, you know, recruiting business. But all of a sudden, look at how that could really help make a family think twice about moving a business to Red Wing or opening up a business in Red Wing. So the timeline for the contest, on March 18th in 2016, we had the initial press release and announcement of the competition happened. By April 15th, we have Phase 1, where there was a business concept and officially the entry form was due. We wanted to prevent people from spending a lot of time on a concept that wasn't going to meet our needs. So we wanted, we had that part of the entry really helped us not waste anyone's time, again. By June 3rd we had, business plans were due. June 24th, that's when the final proposal presentations or the pitch happened and personal interviews happened. And then June 29th we announced the winner of the grand prize. And the business had to be opened by October 1st. We really wanted people to take advantage of the amazing tourism that happens in Red Wing during the fall and then also take advantage of those holiday sales that can really get you through some pretty lean months in the bleak winter around here. So we promoted the contest, like I said before, with a press release. There was a package of information that spelled out everything that was available on our web site. We visited shops in nearby towns that we thought would be a really good fit and fit some of the voids that we had and talked to those store owners about moving here and about the contest and what we could offer. And then we had signs in the window of participating locations and participating vacant spaces that alerted you that this contest was going on. So as you know, one of the biggest things a person needs before they start a business is a business plan. So, Phase 1 is really the business concept. Phase 2 is the business plan. And like I said before, in Phase 1 we really wanted to make sure we weren't wasting anyone's time. So we asked them to define what types of merchandise they were going to sell. What the definition description of, is the market for their retail business. How they will enhance downtown Red Wing and the Red Wing community as a whole. What resources, assets the applicant has and what resources would be needed to develop their concept fully. That included personal finances, etc. What their qualifications were to develop or expand their business, and what similar businesses and how they propose their businesses were different than those businesses that were already in town. And any other information that they might really sell the committee on the concept. So that was Phase 1. We asked for that in writing and got, I believe, 10 different concepts. Phase 2, if you were a business that we felt, or had the idea for a business that we felt, would be a good fit, you moved on to Phase 2 and I believe we had eight move on to Phase 2. Phase 2 was a business plan. And that includes things like the company summary, the products, the market analysis, the challenges, opportunities and strengths, a financial plan, a resumé, any management history, references, how many full or part-time employees this project would or business would employ. And then the finances, of course. We also asked for a community impact summary that asked them how this business would impact our community, because ultimately that's what we were after as much as anything. One of the ways that we help support businesses during this contest is we offered a Business Plan-in-a-day Workshop before that Phase 2 was due. The business plan was due in between Phase 1 when people knew that they could move on in the contest. We offered this Business Plan in a day. It was a six-hour-long workshop about what goes into a business plan, and it allowed people to get started writing their business plans, and then ask questions about writing a business plan. I taught that class and it was really a great way to help people get this part done because it's oftentimes the thing that they put off the longest and yet is the most necessary to actually getting started, to getting up and running. We also had some business writing assistance from the local small business development center in our area and some consulting with their consultant. So it really helped people to feel like they were more ready. At this point, it started to feel pretty real to a lot of these business owners who had said, you know, and for 10 years I want to start X business. And all of a sudden, it's looking like it could actually happen for them. And so we wanted to make sure that they were realistic and had the tools and the resources they needed. We also did a pitch clinic, something that I've done, worked with my alma mater college that, I was entrepreneur-in-residence there, and helped get those students ready for a pitch competition, a business plan competition there. And so I brought those skills and did a pitch clinic for anybody who made it into that Phase 2 and was going to pitch their business to the judges. And so that was a great way for those folks to get used to talking about their business, hone their presentation, get to the meat of the presentation and really be ready for that, that Phase 3, which was the final presentation and the pitch and then interview with the judges on the committee. The judges were made up of some retail business owners, community residents, city officials and then the Red Wing Downtown Main Street Board of Directors. So we had six businesses finally submit and go through the pitch. So of those six, let me tell you who the business was that won. The business that won was Red Wing Bicycle and Outfitter. Again, you'll remember I talked about the void that we had in the outfitter area of a business here in town. And so this is Andrew Peterson and he was the lucky winner. He had had a business, a bike shop, repair shop before in Red Wing and closed it to spend more time with his family and, he said, kind of get a normal day job. And he hated every minute of it. And he really missed his bike shop and we missed his bike shop in town. So he was the winner. And in the slide if you're watching on YouTube, that's one of the members of our Red Wing Main Street Board of Directors and Andrew. And so he has kayaks and bikes and equipment and he repairs bikes and sells bikes and all sorts of outdoor stuff. So that was great. But that's not the end of the story. Well, we wanted to have one retail business started and we had the funds for that one business all identified in the kind of winning package. There were three additional stores that opened as a result of our retail challenge. So three additional stores opened as a result of the retail challenge. Isn't that just crazy! That just blew our minds and we were really, really excited to have one store much less three. So let me tell you a little bit about the stores that opened up during this time. Red Wing did not have a comic book store and it didn't have a game store. So that was definitely one of the businesses we were super excited about that was interested in coming to town. Adam Hansen and his wife Sarah had a little baby, they were living in Minneapolis, and they wanted, Adam had always wanted to have a comic book store. And so they actually sold their house in the Twin Cities and moved to Red Wing to open up River Town Comic and Games. And they bought a house in town, and they really became members of our community because of this contest. They happened to be in Red Wing one day during the, when we were marketing the retail challenge and saw a sign in the window of one of the vacant spaces announcing the challenge. And that's how they got involved. So that absolutely works to put things in windows, etc. You know, sometimes we wonder what, what works and what doesn't. But we knew from their story that it did. So Adam opened his comic book store and the local port authority offered some low-interest loans to the other folks who decided to open because of the retail challenge. Backwoods Framing & Engraving is a big story. Luann Brainerd is the owner of the store and she actually purchased the building. She was a part of the competition. She didn't win, but she purchased the building and received some funds from the Port Authority to help her fix up the building and then open up her framing and engravings shop. She had had it out of her house for many, many years and needed to get it into town. She lived out in the country a little bit. And so it was a great opportunity for her to make the move into Red Wing. And, like I said, she bought a building and then converted the second floor into apartments. And she has one and then I believe she rents out another one. And she did a whole bunch of improvements to that building. It had been a long time neglected building that the landlords just hadn't invested in for quite some time. And so it really helped bring up the value of the properties in downtown because of what she did. So, again, I know the Port Authority helped her with some of the costs of the things that she had and some low-interest loans and some other things that helped her. We had a pop-up store, The Red Wing Mercantile, that opened up for that Christmas, as a 2016 Christmas season, and it was wonderful. It had those, that Red Wing merchandise in it. It had all locally made, you know, regionally made products, and it was just a beautiful store. Unfortunately the woman who ran the store had a family and had, you know, a regular job and so it was just too hard to do both the store and her job and have a family, so she did end up closing the store after the holidays, but it still was, we think it was a great success. There are some additional dollars that were brought in to the contest from the City of Red Wing. Those stores that didn't win the contest received five thousand dollars in seed money. And then again, many of them received an additional low-interest loan from the Red Wing Port Authority. So it was a really amazing thing to see everyone step up and collaborate and get excited about this program and this contest. I've been asked before about how much time did this take, and it took a great deal of time. But what took a lot of the time was getting the contest set up. And so again, if you want to go to the meetmedowntownpodcast.com website, we can help you get through a lot of that part of, what are the goals and all the things you need to convince people to help support the effort by putting in things that you can give away. I'll tell you, though that in Red Wing, this contest happened, the executive director was let go. It's a long story. But this program was 100 percent administered by volunteers and board members. So, if you think about the amount of time, you know, you could have to make this happen. It was really, I think a good way for volunteers and board members to understand how to plug themselves into a very specific contest. And I think that was one of the, a big advantage to this and how we got more than just staff to put this together. I was not the executive director at the time. I had helped in a consulting role with the organization before I came on board as the director, so I was pulled into this contest a little bit too. So it was just such a great way to make this happen without a bunch of staff time. I mean, and because the director had been let go and there was some drama around that, this contest really helped the organization be seen as still very viable and important for our community. There were a couple ripple effects that happened that we attribute to this contest. One, a shoe store from a neighboring town opened up a pop-up store that Christmas and decided to stay. So she stayed for about two years in her store, with a shoe store, and it was really great. It was right along Main Street and it was a beautiful store. And then she had some things happen in her business and so ended up closing it. But we know that, you know, she came because we invited her because we stopped by and handed her something and said, "You should come and move to our town, you know, move your business or open another business in our town." And so she did. And we were really glad to have her in our community, and she didn't take part in the contest but she did open a store. We also had Duluth Trading Company, is a really fun company that does work apparel and footwear and accessories. And we had, during the retail challenge when we were out, when the board members were out trying to recruit businesses to come to town, we'd reached out to Duluth Trading Company a couple of times. And we don't have any idea if our reaching out for sure brought them to town but we know that we did. And then pretty soon after they actually opened a retail store right in our downtown. So, who knows? But we're just going to say that all of it adds up in some way. We can't be sure there's a correlation there, but we're going to say there may be. So here we are about three years later. Here's where we stand. So Red Wing Bicycle and Backwoods Framing & Engraving are still open and they're still in the same locations and I think that they're doing very well. The comic book store is closing this spring and Luya opened up a store in a neighboring town and closed ours. So the shoe store did close. The Red Wing Mercantile pop up was open for one holiday season. But what we've seen is a continued pretty low vacancy rate in our downtown for retail because we think that we learned a lot during the retail challenge and it really helped us to support our retailers and we're continually trying to do that the best we can. So, could you make this happen in your town? I hope so. The biggest takeaways that I want to give you are, the keys to the success in Red Wing were the partnerships. When I've given this talk before, that's kind of when people go, "You know it's hard. Our local EDA or local port authority doesn't understand that, you know, fill in the blank, or we don't have, you know, a group that's willing to give that kind of money, or we just don't have..." And that could be a problem. But I think you just go where you can find the partners that are willing, and a lot of times what happens is the, you know, one partnership leads to another which leads to another. So, give yourself time to build up those partnerships and figure out what are the ways that those different businesses and different organizations in your community can help contribute to this effort. I mean, at the end of the day there were probably 20 different businesses or organizations that supported this new retail business. If he were to come in, you know, let's say he'd moved to town and had, you know, started this business, didn't know anybody. Think how much harder it is to start a business than with when you have 20 different partners behind you either in marketing or the newspaper or radio station. All that stuff adds up to really help support and create an environment in which the business can be successful. I think the other keys to our success was creativity. We were trying to think outside the box, and then we had very clear expectations and guidelines. Because we had clear expectations and guidelines in the very beginning, we didn't have a lot of hurt feelings towards the end. I mean, we, yes the people who didn't win were disappointed and, but a lot of them opened their business anyway. So, we had clear expectations and guidelines. But then I also think, I want to add, that we also created that level of support with the business plan and the pitch clinic and having the consultant from the Small Business Development Center, because those resources then became somebody, you know, people that that business could count on into the future. So, they were not just on their own. So that is how Red Wing did their retail challenge in 2016. And I really, really hope that you will consider doing one in your downtown. I think that they're really fun. It's actually, it's time-consuming, but I wouldn't say it's difficult. And I think it's something that can help change a conversation and a lot of downtowns. And it really puts you on the, the frontlines of filling those vacant spaces. So, it really, the landlords and the building owners, you start to become pretty important to them, which, sometimes it's hard. You know, we can sometimes reach those, those business owners but they may be just leasing this space or something else. But when you do a retail challenge like this and you start to connect to those landlords, all of sudden you become a pretty important resource. So, I think that was another thing that we learned from the challenge. So, I welcome your questions You can ask me questions either in the comment section on the web site, again meetmedowntownpodcast.com, go online and download the packet. It's a PDF that has everything that we used to make this happen and you can steal away, duplicate away anything you want out of there or you can go on social media. I'm on Instagram and on Facebook and you can ask questions there as well at the www.Meetmedowntownpodcast. All right. That's what I have for you today. Have a great day and I'll see you downtown.

Adam Hansen is the VP of Innovation at Ideas to Go and co-author of the book, "Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation™ Approach Drives Your Company Forward." How does someone who challenges assumptions for a living view his own faith? And when a marriage and family was then built on the shared belief system, what is the role of communication, religious pluralism, and grace in the process? It's a fascinating conversation to be had. (Especially if you like to geek out on Human Behavior and things like Group Theory like us....) ;) And if you haven't taken part in our completely anonymous (unless you don't want it to be!) 3 minute survey yet, we'd love to have you join us!

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He's back on the Podcast. We had fun chatting last time, and after rolling along in the bunch together all these years discussing nutrition among many other things, I thought it was time to record and share his ideas. Not only do we discuss the diets around racing and training but we get into nutrition for performance vs nutrition for life.

Lotto Soudal's Adam Hansen will have a very different view of this year's Tour de France. After a record 20 consecutive Grand Tours, Adam has swapped his saddle for a commentator's chair and will be bringing his experience and expertise to the Eurosport coverage. He talks about the swap, and his tips for what to watch out for on this year's route. Connor Swift of Madison Genesis won the British road race title at the end of June, 28 years after his team manager Colin Sturgess took the national jersey on a windy, twisty course near Hull. Colin remembers that day and the state of UK racing, then and now. Rouleur Desire editor Stuart Clapp explains the thinking behind the magazine's daily Top Banana award, and welcomes our newest Rouleur Podcast contributor - Danish legend Brian Holm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Columbus Think Tank is a group I helped create to network and fellowship with like minded individuals. This is a quick 20 minute episode with 2 other members along with Adam Hansen. Adam is an Innovation Process Facilitator at Ideas To Go, an innovation agency that works with Fortune 500 companies in ideation and concept development to incorporate the voice of the consumer. He also wrote a book called Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward. Support the show: Contribute with Paypal! Become a Patron! Affiliates Get a free audiobook! Free Course on Pawpaws Save 10% and get free shipping! With code word Sample! Reboot Your Body! Save $100 off the Profitable Urban Farming Course by Clicking! Or do the payment Plan! Start your own podcast! Download.

Adam Hansen and Ken Gordon are innovation guys. They also like to sing songs and enjoy the finer things in life. Their beards make the world a better place.

News, tips, strategies, stories, and more. A friendly discussion about Street Epistemology between people intimately familiar with the method. With Anthony, Reid and special guest co-author Adam Hansen 'Outsmart Your Instincts'. Adam Hansen on Twitter: www.twitter.com/adhansen Playlist of All Episodes of 'Epistemic': http://tinyurl.com/SE-SE-EPISTEMIC Watch video of this talk here: https://youtu.be/C4QamK6KNAk Music provided by Chet Hovatter. Spotlight: -- Links coming soon... Audience Questions -- None this week Follow Us -- Reid Nicewonder's Cordial Curiosity YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/cordialcurious Anthony Magnabosco's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/magnabosco210 -- Find links to all things SE at http://www.streetepistemology.com !!

Be helpful, not a lazy sack of shit. Innovation is in you...learn how to tap into your creativity with Adam Hansen! Power Athlete Radio - Episode 254

Innovation Process Facilitator Cynthia Ryan joins Adam Hansen on The Outsmart Your Instincts Podcast to discuss the Confirmation Bias. Take this for example: According to an MIT study, false information is 70% more likely to be shared on Twitter than true stories. One of the reasons? Confirmation Bias. Tune in to hear how to best surmount this Bias and become a better innovator.  Confirmation Bias definition: Confirmation Bias causes us to seek out and then interpret information based on our preexisting beliefs. Be sure to subscribe to stay-up-to-date on everything innovation and Cognitive Biases!

Friend and fellow MMA'er Adam Hansen accepts an invite to the table to discuss his passion and profession...stimulating innovation and progress by overcoming our inherent bias'.  We felt this was both appropriate and needed to equip those who listen with as many tools and resources as we could to maximize their journey and experiences. Adam host's his own podcast Outsmart Your Instincts where he and his fellow coworkers with great detail and focus go through the bias' we have, how they impact us and why we should overcome them.  Adam also published a book around it which you can find on Amazon here.  He's also been a guest on the Mixed Mental Arts Podcast. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can find us, listen and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Sound Cloud, iHeart Radio and Cast Box. You can also like our Facebook Page  and join our Facebook Group.   As well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!  

Adam Hansen is an innovation expert and co-author of Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward. He helps companies innovate by exposing cognitive biases and breaking through conventions.Check out more by Adam: https://www.ideastogo.com/how-we-innovate/expert-facilitators/adam-hansenYou can support Pragmatic Christian by donating to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PragmaticChristianRemember to rate and review the podcast. You can find more at Pragmatic Christian.

What is innovation? That is the question for Adam Hansen, Innovation Expert and author of the book "Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward" In this interview, we explore Adam's history, his path to becoming an innovator, and ask the question - what is innovation?  You can find Adam online at the following: Web: http://ideastogo.com/  Twitter: @adhansen His book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Outsmart-Your-Instincts-Behavioral-Innovation/dp/0997384506   And check out Unstructured online as well. Web: http://unstructuredp.com/ Twitter: @unstructuredp Facebook: @unstructuredp Also, check out the Unstructured Facebook group linked on the Facebook page. We are small, but mighty. 

Innovation Process Facilitator, Dina Pancoast, joins Adam Hansen on the Outsmart Your Instincts Podcast as they discuss Confabulation. Confabulation impedes on innovation in many ways, as it is the mind’s way of filling in our blind spots. In other words, we create reasoning where there otherwise might not be, but that is detrimental in market research. Tune in to hear how to best overcome Confabulation and generate better ideas with the Behavioral Innovation™ approach. Confabulation definition: Confabulation is when we make decisions intuitively and nonconsciously, and rationalize the decisions after the fact. Jimmy Kimmel’s Lie Witness News is a great example of Confabulation—people go along with scenarios that aren’t true and rationalize statements to back their opinions and “knowledge” of the matter. It might be an extreme case of Confabulation, but we all have it. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on everything Cognitive Biases and innovation!

Ideas To Go Principal and Innovation Process Facilitator Christine Haskins joins colleague Adam Hansen on the Outsmart Your Instincts Podcast. Listen in as they discuss the Status Quo Bias and how it gets in the way of innovative thinking. This Bias shows up in many places during innovation, but the most apparent area is when companies set parameters for their innovation projects. Often there are too many parameters that limit the scope of innovation, and ultimately the realm of possibilities. Tune in to hear how to best overcome the Status Quo Bias and generate better ideas with the Behavioral Innovation™ approach. Status Quo Bias definition: this Bias makes us default to keeping things the same. When new opportunities arise, we would rather stay with what we have than switch to something new. In other words, we think, “the old ideas have always worked, so why change them?” Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on everything Cognitive Biases and innovation!

Innovation Process Facilitator Greg Cobb joins host Adam Hansen on the Outsmart Your Instincts podcast as they discuss the Curse of Knowledge. This Bias is so ingrained in our minds that we even have to double check for it while recording the podcast! Curse of Knowledge definition: we assume people know more about a topic than they actually do. We are especially susceptible to the Curse once we gain expert level knowledge of a subject. It makes it difficult to take someone else’s perspective and to think like a novice. And here is the New York Times article about Crazy Ants that we reference: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/magazine/crazy-ants.html Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on everything Cognitive Biases and innovation!

Natalie White from Defiance, Ohio, is a foodie, a homeschooling mom, an amazingly talented baker and cook, and she just happens to make everything gluten-free because she has Celiac Disease. Natalie also loves eating out and knows some of the best Celiac-friendly places in Toledo. Adam Hansen from Toledo is a downtown businessman who has endeavored to raise awareness of restaurant choices in the downtown area, helping the region thrive for everyone. This jam-packed episode covers a lot of ground. We talk about how the holidays can be difficult, (or easy!) for someone with Celiac, what Celiac is, what gluten is, what happens when someone who is Celiac eats gluten, how to survive the holidays with a food allergy, and lots and lots of Toledo dining suggestions for those who wish to eat out and avoid allergic reactions. An important tip: If avoiding gluten, always look for the Certified GF label. When dining out, look for locally-owned and/or ethic quisine. They are more likely to understand and be able to avoid allergens if requested. The dining establishments mentioned in this episode include: Fowl and Fodder PF Chang's Biaggi's Blaze Pizza Organic Bliss Yer Mom's House of Eats Kengo Sushi & Yakatori Grumpy's Original Sub Shop Balance Pan Asian The Chop House The Heights Broomhouse Barry's Bagels For more information, please visit www.ToledoEats.com or look for ToledoEats419 on Instagram and Facebook. Music credit: www.bensound.com

Beth Storz, President of Ideas To Go, joins colleague and co-author Adam Hansen on Episode 2 of the Outsmart Your Instincts Podcast. Listen as they discuss examples of—and define—Availability Bias and provide techniques to overcoming it during innovation. Availability Bias: how our minds retrieve information from the most recent memories first. Along with the most recent events, emotionally charged memories are also easily retrieved. In other words, what’s available is what’s easy to recall. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on everything Cognitive Biases and innovation!

Adam Hansen is an #ideasex professional. At Ideas To Go, an innovation consultancy to the biggest companies in the world, Adam helps teams innovate. His great passion is to let everyone know that innovation isn’t some magical thing that only some people can do. It’s something humans are born doing. We love to play and experiment but most of us get that creativity trained out of us.   In his book, Outsmart Your Instincts, Adam teaches people the cognitive biases that can get in the way of innovation.   We’re incredibly lucky to have Adam as a member of the Mixed Mental Arts community and to be able to help give him a platform to help teach the world how to rediscover the confidence to innovate. #ideasex is the Brown Belt of the Mixed Mental Arts Belt System and we could ask for no better brown belt master than Adam Hansen.

Ed Harrington, CEO of Ideas To Go, talks with his colleague and co-author, Adam Hansen, about how to spot, deal with, and even combat Negativity Bias. It’s not just about being kind when you hear a far-out idea. It’s also about being mindful. Negativity Bias refers to the brain giving more weight to negative events, even in the presence of equally important positive events. In this sense, bad is stronger than good. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on everything Cognitive Biases and innovation!

Beth Storz, Ed Harrington, and Adam Hansen—co-authors of the book Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation™ Approach Drives Your Company Forward—discuss the evolution of Cognitive Biases and identify the 8 that impede innovation. Subscribe to stay up to date on everything innovation!

This episode Jason discusses sub-level challenges with Adam Hansen from Milford, CT.  Adam has written two recent  articles with Fire Engineering and we discuss some of the content.   Be sure to check it out and share.

As you navigate the #Jobocalypse, one of the most important skills to learn is how to be innovative. Fortunately, in that regard, we are incredibly lucky to have Adam Hansen as a sensei in the dojo. He's literally an innovation expert at a company that is all about helping companies innovate called Ideas To Go. How cool is that?!? Even cooler, he's using his innovation expertise to help evolve the Mixed Mental Arts project forward. [mbm_book_grid id="6552"] You may remember Adam's voice from the podcast he, James Miller and Drew Sample recorded as part of the Columbus Meet Up episode. You can listen to that here. You can also read the #knowledgebomb in text form here. You can also find Adam Hansen in the MMA Facebook Group. We're going to be getting the world's experts in every field to break down their core insights for you for free! As Bryan Callen would say, "Hope you're ready to learn EVERYTHING!"  

As a new product professional, Adam has always believed in the power of possibility—accepting new approaches, questioning conventional wisdom, and being open to anything. This impulse led him to a career in developing new products for innovative companies such as M&M/Mars, Melaleuca and American Harvest, before joining Ideas To Go in 2001. His path to innovation process started with an MBA in product management from Indiana University. He also cultivated his passion for New Product Development as the VP of Association Development for PDMA, and has also enriched his own practice through training in Innovation Engineering. In this interview, we discuss how our biased hold us back...and how to hold them back in return.

A week ago, a group of fellows who had never met before showed up at Beer World in Columbus, Ohio. What happened at Beer World remains known only to Adam Hansen, David Foust, James Miller, Nate Fourman, Jeremy Hewett and Drew Sample. What happened afterwards everybody will know because Adam, James and Drew recorded a podcast.   This is what the internet is for. People with shared interests and a shared sense of purpose coming together to learn from each other and figure out how to take our collective insights and solve problems. There are a lot of awesome people out there from whom we never really get to hear. We have the tools to change that.   And so, have your own meet up. This all came out of Adam posting on the #MixedMentalArts meet up group that he would be in Columbus and asking if anyone else wanted to meet up. You can do the same in your neck of the woods: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1289087351149018/   Let me know if you're doing one and if you record a podcast we can drop it in the Mixed Mental Arts feed as part of this section of what we're doing. You can support Drew's podcast The Sample Hour on Patreon here. You can support James' podcast The Coolest Humans on Patreon here. You can get Adam's book here.  

James Miller is the host of the Coolest Humans Podcast. Adam Hansen is the author of Outsmart Your Instincts. We came together and recorded after we got together for a Mixed Mental Arts meet up. Thank You Hunter Maats MixedMentalArts.co Support the show: Affiliates Save 10% and get free shipping! Reboot Your Body! Save $100 off the Profitable Urban Farming Course by clicking Or do the payment plan Start your own podcast! Download.

Three Practical Ways to Turn Naysayers into Innovators by Ed Harrington Finding new product ideas and innovations to excite customers requires colossal creative effort and a certain comfort level with risk-taking. The considerable effort to take a product from idea to development to launch is both time and energy intensive. If it also demands dealing with naysayers at the table who poke holes in every idea expressed along the way, valuable momentum is lost. It's important to acknowledge that we all have an inherent bias against venturing into unknown territory. We're descendants of risk adverse ancestors whose self-preservation instincts served them well in a time when potential danger lurked behind every boulder or bush. But in today's world where innovation rules the day, our survival necessitates overcoming these ingrained behavioral biases that hinder new ideas and stifle creative solutions. Take for example Negativity Bias: We're conditioned to allow negative impressions to form more quickly than positive ones. A seminal study has proven that, in our minds, bad is stronger than good -- negative information, experiences, and even negative people have a stronger effect on us than positive ones. When Negativity Bias joins us at the table, it can stymie even the most adept thinking -- like trying to run with lead shoes. Negativity Bias often keeps us from voicing creative ideas for fear of being thought foolish, impractical, or just plain odd. Yet, early in the innovation process, ideas should be golden nuggets that expand our thinking and promote discovery. When we err on the side of caution and believe that early-stage ideas need to be fully formed and complete, we automatically lapse into judgment mode instead of discovery mode. To preempt this natural tendency, each member of the group needs to set out in the spirit of contributing half-baked, even impractical ideas, just to see where they might lead. To get past our individual and collective Negativity Bias when the goal is to create something new, turn to these three useful practices: Consciously change from "Yes, but…" to "Yes, and…" language.Groups effectively kill innovative ideas with "Yes, but…" comments. Purposely using "Yes, and…" emphasizes what people are in favor of, and invites broader participation. It helps the team respond to new ideas in a way that illuminates their potential while also acknowledging that ideas don't have to be perfect at the outset. List what you're for along with what you wish for.When you think of a new idea, make a list of the aspects that are interesting or promising about it (what you're for), and that show its potential. Don't worry about addressing any problems with the idea. Instead, focus on what's good about it. Next to the for list, make a list of what you wish for with the idea. This isn't a list of cons, but focuses on the issues within the idea that may require problem solving. Use language when you propose wish for items, such as "How might we…(reduce the cost);" or "I wish…(it could be safe)." Finally, use the wish for list and try to generate solutions. This method allows you to optimize the original idea. Let humility keep you honest.No one has the complete picture, ever. Imposing idea-killing pronouncements when the group is striving for creative ideas is not only counter-productive, it smacks of arrogance. It's possible to extract value from even the most outlandish ideas if you give them proper consideration. Let humility give you the space to become more playful in the creative process and get the most out of every idea.

Adam Hansen identifies eight inherent cognitive biases, how they developed, and what we can do to overcome them.You'll Learn:When you can still trust the wisdom of your instinctsThe massive power of taking six extra seconds to breathe and thinkHow to apply the “for-ness” mindset to overcome negativity biasAbout AdamAdam Hansen is VP of Innovation/Innovation Process Consultant at Ideas To Go and a career-long innovation leader, student and devotee. He received his MBA in product management at Indiana University. He has served on the board of the Product Development and Management Association and as an innovation and strategy expert with select causes in education and public health care.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Outsmart Your Instincts by Adam Hansen, Beth Storz & Edward HarringtonWebsite: sixseconds.orgBook: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanTheory: Barbara Fredrickson's broaden and build theoryBook: If You Want to Write by Brenda UelandBook: Humility is the New Smart by Edward Hess and Katherine LudwigApp: EvernoteView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep123See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Hansen identifies eight inherent cognitive biases, how they developed, and what we can do to overcome them.   You'll Learn: When you can still trust the wisdom of your instincts The massive power of taking six extra seconds to breathe and think How to apply the “for-ness” mindset to overcome negativity bias   About Adam: Adam Hansen is VP of Innovation/Innovation Process Consultant at Ideas To Go and a career-long innovation leader, student and devotee. He received his MBA in product management at Indiana University. He has served on the board of the Product Development and Management Association and as an innovation and strategy

Adam Hansen identifies eight inherent cognitive biases, how they developed, and what we can do to overcome them.   You'll Learn: When you can still trust the wisdom of your instincts The massive power of taking six extra seconds to breathe and think How to apply the “for-ness” mindset to overcome negativity bias   About Adam: Adam Hansen is VP of Innovation/Innovation Process Consultant at Ideas To Go and a career-long innovation leader, student and devotee. He received his MBA in product management at Indiana University. He has served on the board of the Product Development and Management Association and as an innovation and strategy expert with select causes in education and public health care. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep123

We are all descendants of risk-averse ancestors. That, according to my guest this week, Adam Hansen, and his co-authors Edward Harrington and Beth Storz. What does this nugget mean for you, you ask? Well, these same self-preservation instincts that helped your great, great, great, great, great, great (and so on) grandparents avoid threats and evade […] The post Episode #160: How to Outsmart Your Instincts and Drive Your Company Forward first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

In this episode Josh speaks with Adam Hansen, Partner and VP of Innovation at Ideas To Go. They discuss behavioral science, cognitive biases, looking for the "emotional why" for your product or service and what constitutes innovation.