Podcasts about Clayton Christensen

Shawn O'Malley and Daniel Mahncke break down Shopify (ticker: SHOP), a leading e-commerce platform company enabling e-commerce merchants across the world to seamlessly manage nearly every part of their business in one place. Shopify has been locked in a power struggle with Amazon, as the two present distinct visions for the future of e-commerce: Amazon tries to pull merchants to its marketplace and to conform with its standardized shopping experience, while Shopify empowers merchants to manage their own websites that go direct-to-consumer. In this episode, you'll learn how Shopify started humbly as a snowboard website, what makes Shopify such a killer app, how Shopify and Amazon compete but also have found ways to strategically co-exist, why Shopify may have multiple moats working to its advantage, and whether Shopify is attractively valued given its compelling growth prospects, plus so much more! Prefer to watch? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to watch this episode on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - Why the enterprise software market was ripe for disruption. 10:50 - Shopify's origin story as a simple snowboard website in Canada. 14:47 - How Shopify's value proposition differs from Amazon. 36:42 - Why Shopify abandoned its logistics business just one year after making a major acquisition. 42:42 - How Shopify has responded to Amazon encroaching on its turf. 01:01:38 - What to make of Shopify's share split and ownership structure. 01:12:28 - Why Shopify's growth story may only be just beginning. 01:16:32 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add SHOP to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠. Business Breakdowns podcast on Shopify. Quartr's overview of Shopify. Clayton Christensen's The Innovator's Dilemma. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nintendo⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Airbnb⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠AutoZone⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alphabet⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ulta⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠John Deere⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Madison Square Garden Sports⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠sponsors⁠: CFI Education Airbnb Connect with Shawn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠rating and review⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

"Small choices make big ripples." "What would your future self say about that choice?" "Just this once" leads to convenience. "No matter what" leads to conviction. Conviction leads to character. “It's easier to hold to your principles 100% of the time than it is to hold to them 98%.” — Clayton Christensen

Trump's war on woke universities just escalated. With federal funding pulled from Columbia and Harvard over antisemitism and racial discrimination, the era of taxpayer-subsidized liberal indoctrination is coming to a crashing end. In this episode, I talk about the economic collapse of higher education, the cultural revolt against academia, and why Trump's crackdown could signal the beginning of the end for the Ivy League elite.--Try High Flavanol Cocoa (Stem Cells & Nitric Oxide): (40% OFF PROMO FOR 48HR) https://blackforestsupplements.com/TURLEY*The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.*Go Beyond the Video—Get Exclusive Show Notes Delivered Straight to Your Inbox https://turley.pub/turleyrecapHighlights:“Do you want to take a guess at the size of Columbia University's endowment? It's nearly $15 billion. Why are they laying off anyone? And for that matter, why are they getting half a billion dollars in our tax monies in the first place?”“One study found that 60% of the faculty identified as either far-left or liberal compared to just 12% being conservative or far-right.”“Harvard Business professor Clayton Christensen is predicting that upwards of 50% of all colleges and universities will close or go bankrupt in the next decade.”“Only 36% of Americans say they have confidence in our nation's universities..” Timestamps: [00:21] Columbia and Harvard defunded over antisemitism and DEI policies [02:12] Disruptive protests in universities, faculty ideological bias, and overt racial segregation on campuses [07:25] Growing student dropouts and a rise in college closures across the country[09:19] Economic unsustainability and plummeting public trust in higher education--Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalksSign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter**The use of any copyrighted material in this podcast is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

From Clayton Christensen to Steve Wozniak to Mookie Wilson, we cover a lot of ground with Seth Adler who is the head of IMI Media at Informa and a driving force behind All Things Insights and All Things Innovation. Seth has spent his career bringing people together through dynamic content, including events, podcasts, and written works. He's also played a pivotal role in shaping conversations at industry-leading events like FEI: Front End of Innovation, where he facilitates impactful discussions on topics such as AI trends, business transformation, and consumer insights. Today we talk about FEI 2025 which focused on the intersection of business strategy and innovation with its theme of “Harvesting Innovation: Sowing the Seeds of Future Growth."

What do candy bars, couches, and car dealerships have in common? For Andrew Glaser, they're all opportunities to understand how real people make decisions — and why most product teams get those decisions wrong.   In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from hedge fund manager to product strategist, and now founder of Swizzle, an AI product built around Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) thinking. He opens up about how false positives, feature bloat, and over-reliance on personas lead teams down the wrong path — and what it really takes to make something customers will hire. We get into the guts of JTBD, from how to know when you've hit causality in an interview, to why understanding tradeoffs is more useful than knowing demographics. Andrew shares practical frameworks and surprising stories — including what Snickers can teach you about product-market fit, why most sofas don't sell, and how Intercom 15x'ed revenue just by reframing how they talked about their product.  Whether you're building software or selling furniture, this conversation will challenge how you think about customer insight — and give you tools to sharpen your product bets. Inside the episode… Why false positives in customer research can wreck a strategy How JTBD helped turn around a billion-dollar furniture retailer The 4 real jobs behind buying a sofa  Snickers vs. Milky Way: A JTBD breakdown of context and tradeoffs What most people get wrong about customer interviews Why personas don't drive decisions — and what actually does How Intercom used JTBD to grow from $5M to $75M Using AI to support high-consideration decisions How to know what your product is allowed to suck at Why survey data without context leads to bad bets     Mentioned in this episode Andrew's Startup Swizzl -  https://swizzl.ai/ Andrew's cofounder Bob Moesta - https://therewiredgroup.com/about/bob-moesta/ Clay Christensen's HBR article: “Know Your Customers' Jobs to Be Done” - https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-done “Demand-Side Sales” by Bob Moesta - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544509987/?bestFormat=true&k=demand%20side%20sales%20101&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_12&crid=8C2BLR9H1HF6&sprefix=demand%20side%20 “Competing Against Luck” by Clayton Christensen - https://www.amazon.com/Clayton-Christensen-Competing-Against-%E3%80%902018%E3%80%91/dp/B07KPWQQY3/ref=sr_1_2 Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

What if the future of education isn't bigger—but smaller, more personal, and radically student-driven?In this episode of Case Studies, Casey Baugh sits down with Matt Clayton, founder of Slope School, to explore how traditional schools are being disrupted by a new, human-centered model. From working at Goldman Sachs to studying under Clayton Christensen, Matt shares how autonomy, real-world learning, and community are transforming how kids learn.You'll hear why Slope School focuses on mastery over credentials, how AI is accelerating student growth, and why building identity is the most important part of education. This episode is packed with insights for parents, educators, and entrepreneurs who care about the next generation.Chapters:00:00 – 02:30 | Why This Conversation Matters•Casey on Slope's personal impact on his family•Introducing Matt Clayton and the mission of Slope School02:30 – 06:11 | Childhood & Foundational Lessons•Growing up abroad and learning independence early•Matt's parents' influence: trust, faith, and adventure06:11 – 10:24 | Teaching Through “Competence +1”•How small, consistent challenges build student confidence•A core philosophy used at Slope and in Matt's own life10:24 – 15:20 | From Art to Wall Street•Matt's unique journey from music to finance•Why two years at Goldman taught more than five years of college15:20 – 20:58 | The Power of Excellence in Your 20s•Why mastering hard things early creates leverage for life•How intensity in early work shapes long-term success20:58 – 24:18 | Rethinking Teacher Credentials•How Slope hires based on performance, not paper•Why parents care more about outcomes than degrees24:18 – 30:45 | Learning from Clayton Christensen•Disruptive innovation in education explained•How the pandemic proved Christensen's theory30:45 – 36:28 | Small Schools, Big Outcomes•Why small schools can now outperform large ones•Real stories of Slope students pursuing passions in sports and business36:28 – 43:25 | AI in the Classroom•Why AI should be embraced, not banned•How students use AI to accelerate—not shortcut—learning43:25 – 48:17 | Real-World Projects & Human Connection•Blending digital tools with in-person community•Why meaningful relationships matter more than ever48:17 – 52:49 | Breaking Bureaucracy with Innovation•Why small schools can adapt faster and serve better•The scalability challenge large institutions can't solve52:49 – 58:47 | A Vision for the Future•Matt's goal: 5 world-class schools in Utah•Why we're in the midst of a historic shift in how we learn58:47 – 01:04:21 | Identity, Faith & the Hero's Journey•How helping kids see themselves as heroes changes everything•Why identity-building is central to education at Slope01:04:21 – 01:12:31 | Building Inclusive Communities•Real-world interfaith collaboration at Slope•Creating sacred spaces of learning across backgrounds01:12:31 – 01:20:48 | From Banker to Builder•How a personal diagnosis sparked Matt's leap into education•Why purpose—not profit—drives his vision01:20:48 – End | Scaling the Mission•Hiring Slope's first graduate as a team member•What's next for Slope and the kids leading the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Innovation is a skill in which a lot of company's strive to excel. Ever wonder why some are really good at it, and some (no matter how hard they try) just can't get it to stick? This is true for tech, for products, and for the people side of business. If you find innovation remotely interesting, you're in the right spot!We've got Robyn Bolton on the program. Don't know Robyn? Stick around! She's awesome!Robyn is the Founder and Chief Navigator at Mile Zero, a consultancy that helps companies to hone their innovation chops. Robyn has worked with Clayton Christensen, so her innovation credentials are legit! She also helped develop and launch really cool products like Swiffer and Swiffer WetJet. She's been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, and she's the author of, Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide to Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results."This was a fantastic conversation, it was a blast to have Robyn back on the show, and I think you're gonna dig it!This was an amazing conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 7:04 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:15 - Titles1:43 - Kickoff 3:36 - Focus Conversation3:57 - Magic Mind7:04 - Robyn Bolton Interview56:57 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.milezero.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/ericandlori20Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

The legal industry is facing its “Netflix vs. Blockbuster” moment. AI, automation, and alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) are rapidly reshaping how legal services are delivered, and the biggest question is: Who will adapt—and who will be left behind? Roger Pilc leads a $600M+ division at Epiq, bringing experience from McKinsey, Booz Allen, CA Technologies, and Pitney Bowes. With insights from Satya Nadella's vision on AI, Clayton Christensen's The Innovator's Dilemma, and leadership lessons from Peter Drucker, Adam Grant(Author of Think Again), and Daniel Pink(Author of Drive), Roger explains how ALSPs are positioned to disrupt legal in ways law firms and Big Four consultancies cannot. In this episode, we explore how Legal Service Management mirrors IT's digital transformation, why Zach Posner at TLTF is betting on AI-driven legal platforms, and how Nicole Giantonio and the team at Epiq are investing in tech that's changing legal service delivery. Key Takeaways You Can Use Today: Legal is facing a “Simultaneous Equation Problem.” GCs must manage rising litigation, regulatory complexity, and shrinking budgets—but traditional models no longer work. AI & ALSPs Are Changing Everything. Like Netflix disrupting Blockbuster, AI-powered legal service models are creating massive efficiencies for corporate legal teams. The 30% Rule: Leadership is Talent Spotting. Echoing Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Jack Welch, Roger spends 30% of his time recruiting and developing top talent—a critical strategy for legal leaders.

I'm so excited to share this special short episode recap with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 095 featuring and interview with Whitney Johnson on her second appearance on the show! https://richie.libsyn.com/whitney-johnson-smart-growth-book-exclusive-insights ====== On this day Whitney Johnson informs Richie before the podcast begins that Bob Proctor passed. Whitney speaks to his memory, impact and experiences with him. Richie and Whitney also speak to the memory of Clayton Christensen and lessons Clayton shared with Whitney in their work together around disruptive innovation. Whitney discusses her new book Smart Growth and how the S Curve model helps individuals and organizations create positive transformations. In Smart Growth and on this podcast, "Whitney Johnson dives more deeply than ever into the S curve of growth and learning...The growth and learning journey comes in three phases: the Launch Point, the Sweet Spot, and the High End." This is a unique and special episode. Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors, a tech-enabled talent development company, and an expert on smart growth leadership: growing your people to grow your company. Thinkers50 ranked her among the top ten management thinkers in the world in 2021, and in 2020 she was a Top Voice on LinkedIn, where she has 1.8 million followers. Johnson is an award-winning author, world-class keynote speaker, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business Publishing's Corporate Learning division, and an award-winning executive coach and adviser to CEOs. She is the author of several bestselling books, including Disrupt Yourself and Build an A-Team, and hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself podcast. Go to https://whitneyjohnson.com/ to learn more. To create your own "on-mission" experience in life, leadership, coaching, entrepreneurship and small business, go to: www.richienorton.com/76daychallenge Want to continue the conversation? Join us! RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/ RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

The world glorifies the grind of entrepreneurship, but nobody talks about the toll it takes on your well-being. Stress, self-doubt, and a constant need to prove yourself can leave even the most driven entrepreneurs feeling stuck. Without addressing the root cause, you risk burnout and a loss of purpose. Self-discovery is the game-changer most entrepreneurs overlook. In this Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Alex Raymond, Founder of AMplify, Board at Kapta, and Host of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast, explore how self-discovery empowers entrepreneurs to face their toughest challenges, find clarity, and sustain long-term success in their ventures. Things you will learn in this episode:• Overcoming imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship • The importance of self-discovery for resilience• Reframing success as a journey, not a destination• How to operate in your zone of genius• Preventing burnout through alignment and relationshipsIf you want proven, actionable tips to address the most pressing challenges in entrepreneurship, this is an episode you wouldn't want to miss.Resources: ✅• The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast by Alex Raymond: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-entrepreneur/id1708478000• The Conscious Entrepreneur Summit by Alex Raymond: https://consciousentrepreneur.us/ • The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI): https://www.mindgarden.com/117-maslach-burnout-inventory-mbi • Well-being in the Workplace by McKinsey & Co.: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/well-being-in-the-workplace • Related Episode with Dr. Srikumar Rao: https://podcast.happinesssquad.com/episode/living-in-pure-awareness-with-professor-srikumar-rao Books: ✅• "10X Is Easier Than 2X" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://a.co/d/2OCtzHs • "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton Christensen: https://a.co/d/eZaR7pn• "Finite and Infinite Games" by James Carse: "Finite and Infinite Games" by James Carse • Hardwired for Happiness book by Ashish Kothari: https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655

Clark Johannson, President and CEO of ClickSpace, board member at Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), and Director at A100, shares his expertise on advanced B2B performance marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of unit economics, marketing intelligence and customer insights. Through decades of entrepreneurial experience, Clark provides actionable insights into revenue predictability, marketing efficiency and the mindset shift required for true growth marketing success.Key Takeaways:(02:49) The critical role of customer intimacy in startups to make informed decisions due to limited resources.(05:19) The struggle with predictable revenue in marketing due to lack of marketing visibility and misallocation of resources.(06:30) Why marketing tracking is essential because without it, businesses waste time and money on ineffective marketing channels.(16:04) The importance of marketing unit economics for sustainable growth to balance customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lifetime value (LTV) for financial viability.(24:48) Differentiating inbound and outbound marketing strategies.(28:32) Applying the J-Curve to marketing investment because marketing investments often see an initial dip before reaching profitability.(41:07) Marketers should learn from failed campaigns instead of focusing on vanity metrics.Resources Mentioned:Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) website - https://www.ypo.org/ A100 website - https://thea100.org/The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Technologies-Management-Innovation/dp/1633691780Harvard Business Review – "Jobs to Be Done" Theory - https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-doneGoogle Ads - https://ads.google.com/Looker Studio (Google Data Studio) - https://lookerstudio.google.com/HubSpot - https://www.hubspot.com/Freshdesk - https://freshdesk.com/ Productboard - https://www.productboard.com/ PipeDrive - https://www.pipedrive.com/Insightful Links:Know Your Customers' “Jobs to Be Done” - https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-doneWhat Is Market Intelligence? - https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4697-market-intelligence.htmlHow to Calculate Unit Economics for Your Business - https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-calculate-unit-economics-for-your-businessThanks for listening to the “Marketing Leadership” podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

Cómo dijo Isaac Newton todos estamos subidos a hombros de gigantes. Y estos son mis gigantes: Clayton Christensen: estrategia JTBD C. F. Kurtz y D. J. Snowden: Cynefin W. Chan Kim y Renée Mauborgne: Estrategia de los océanos azules Hamilton Helmer: Las 7 fuerzas de Helmer Richard Rumelt : The Kermel Donella Meadows: Thinking in systems Si quieres saber cómo y cuando los uso y cuáles son los pros y contras de sus modelos estratégicos, no te pierdas el pódcast. Me encantaría saber quienes son tus gigantes. Si quieres sentir la alegría de tener un plan claro que seguir suscríbete a leticiadelcorral.com  

Welcome to episode #969 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Michael B. Horn is one of those rare people who seamlessly bridges the worlds of education, innovation, and career development. As the co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute and a teacher at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Michael has dedicated his career to reimagining how we learn and work. He's the author of several transformative books, including Disrupting Class, From Reopen To Reinvent, and his latest, Job Moves - 9 Steps For Making Progress In Your Career. In this conversation, Michael shares his thoughtful approach to helping individuals and organizations adapt to a world where education and careers are anything but linear. We discussed how his latest book applies the “Jobs to Be Done” theory to career moves, offering a framework that helps people align their work with their lives in a more meaningful way. Michael's passion for unlocking potential shines through as we explore the challenges minimum wage workers face, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and the need for more experiential learning in education. He also reflects on the legacy of his mentor, Clayton Christensen, and how his ideas continue to shape modern business and learning. What struck me most was Michael's grounded optimism - he's not just thinking about the future of work... he's actively working to make it more accessible, human, and fulfilling. If you're grappling with a career change, wondering how education needs to evolve, or just curious about how to thrive in an unpredictable world, this episode is full of insight and inspiration. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:03:06. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Michael B. Horn. Job Moves - 9 Steps For Making Progress In Your Career. From Reopen To Reinvent. Disrupting Class. Clayton Christensen Institute. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Follow Michael on X. Follow Michael on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - Navigating Career Choices in a Fluid Landscape. (02:58) - The Evolution of Education and Work. (06:06) - Understanding Learning Differences and Accommodations. (08:51) - The Impact of Traditional Education on Career Paths. (12:10) - The Value of Trades and Alternative Pathways. (14:50) - Rethinking Professional Training in Healthcare. (17:58) - The Role of Entrepreneurship in Modern Careers. (21:09) - The Importance of Self-Discovery in Career Development. (23:55) - Job Mobility and Employee Engagement. (26:54) - The Challenges of Individual Needs in the Workplace. (31:39) - Navigating Individual Needs in Organizations. (35:40) - The Challenges of Minimum Wage and Job Mobility. (41:49) - The Impact of AI on Job Markets. (51:03) - Lessons from Clayton Christensen.

Clayton Christensen, the late great Harvard Business School professor, wrote one of the best business strategy books of all time. In his classic "The Innovator's Dilemma" he explains how successful companies often fail by becoming overly locked into their established business models and optimizing the heck out of them, thereby ignoring, more risky disruptive innovations.Of course, back in 1997, when Christensen's book first started to have impact, e-commerce was in its infancy, smart devices were a decade away, and cloud computing and AI weren't even glimmers in anyone's eyes.  The speed of disruption back then wasn't exactly glacial, but it was far, far slower than it is today.Fast forward to today, and we are confronted with a New Innovator's Dilemma. Disruption is unrelenting, and the pace of change is often more exponential than linear.Take a slow and steady approach to innovation and you may well get run over. Move with caution and you may fall further and further behind.Right now, doing what we've always done, but just a little bit better may feel safe, but it is often the riskiest path we could possibly choose.The evidence is overwhelming, and the verdict is in. Safe is risky.And more and more, fortune favors the bold. **************Something different for this Holiday season on the #pod as I head into my eighth year of The Voice of Retail and prepare for the year ahead - a guest host, cross-over thought leader insight bonus series of episodes from my award-winning Remarkable Retail #podcast Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

The consulting firm McKinsey has helped its clients navigate disruption in a wide range of industries. But what can we learn from how McKinsey, itself, responded to disruption in the management consulting industry in the early aughts? In this episode, the originator of disruptive innovation, the late Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen, joined former McKinsey managing partner Dominic Barton to break down how the firm shifted its internal strategy to prioritize flexibility and efficiency. Key episode topics include: strategy, professional services, innovation, consulting, disruption. HBR On Strategy curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. New episodes every week. · Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: Clay Christensen and Dominic Barton on Consulting's Disruption (2013)· Find more episodes of HBR IdeaCast.· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org.]]>

Steven Forth is Ibbaka's Co-Founder, CEO, and Partner. Ibbaka is a strategic pricing advisory firm. In this episode, Steven discusses how AI, particularly transformer models, is revolutionizing business strategies by automating complex tasks like value modeling and scenario planning, making them more efficient. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging AI to explore frameworks and generate innovative solutions, such as using AI to better understand industry problems. Steven also highlights the ongoing development of prompt orchestration tools, which will soon become essential for managing AI workflows and optimizing the use of multiple models.   Why you have to check out today's podcast: Discover how AI is transforming traditional frameworks like value modeling, scenario planning, and pricing, making complex processes faster and more efficient. Gain insights on how AI can help you better understand problems and create innovative solutions, ultimately improving your decision-making process. Dive into emerging concepts like prompt orchestration and how AI is evolving, giving you the tools to enhance your AI workflows for maximum effectiveness.   “Create a series of prompts, create a series of context documents that you can reuse and explore the framework in ways that you never could before and find ways of applying it.” - Steven Forth   Topics Covered: 02:10 - How no single AI model can meet all needs, thus,  advocating for multiple model for diverse perspectives and specialized capabilities 03:11 - Distinguishing between diffusion models and transformer models 05:46 - How does a transformer model work 07:28 - Understanding the [LQMs] Large Quantitative Models, [RAG] Retrieval Augmented Generation and challenges faced by companies like Pros in leveraging customer-owned data  11:39 - How Wolfram/Alpha uses mathematical reasoning to validate and simplify equations and highlighting the emergence of reasoning models for complex problem-solving 15:34 - Steven reflecting on his increasing reliance on AI tools, how they are transforming his thinking, and the need to embrace these technologies as vital partners in enhancing exploration, communication, and decision-making 17:17 - How generative AI enables more dynamic and efficient approaches to scenario planning 23:29 - Emphasizing how leveraging AI with established frameworks accelerates complex tasks like building value models 25:13 - Learning 'prompt orchestration' to optimize prompt sequences and responses 26:52 - Explaining Perplexity's limitations in generating complete outputs   Key Takeaways: “It used to take Ibbaka between 40 and 60 hours of work by a highly trained person to build a value model. It now takes us less than two hours to build a better value model than we could have done before.” - Steven Forth   People / Resources Mentioned: Geoffrey Hinton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Hinton Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/asia Attention is All You Need paper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_Is_All_You_Need Sam Altman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Altman Karen Chiang: https://impactpricing.com/podcast/467-minimize-churn-and-boost-your-net-dollar-retention-with-karen-chiang/ Porter's 5 Forces: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter%27s_five_forces_analysis Clayton Christensen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Christensen William Gibson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gibson Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com You.com: https://you.com Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co   Connect with Steven Forth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenforth/ Email: steven@ibbaka.com   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

Something different for this Holiday season on the #pod as I head into my eighth year of The Voice of Retail and prepare for the year ahead - a guest host, cross-over thought leader insight bonus series of episodes from my award-winning Remarkable Retail #podcast.  This past summer, Steve Dennis and I released a series of six bonus episodes with leadership insights adapted from his newest best-seller, Leaders Leap.  In a world where anything less than delivering highly differentiated and truly remarkable customer value is often ignored, sucking less, merely closing the gap on competitive performance (what Steve calls “innovating to parity”) or offering a slightly better version of mediocre is choosing to move into a zone of irrelevance, or perhaps even putting your organization on the path to outright extinction.Moreover, in a world where the pace of change is only accelerating, often becoming more exponential than linear, failure to transform at the speed of disruption only creates the likelihood that you will fall further and further behind. Minding this potential gap is critical. For struggling organizations, failure to close it by aiming higher, moving faster, and acting more boldly may mean they fall so far behind they can never catch up.But even organizations that are performing well can find themselves in trouble if they don't pay attention and let go of merely delivering incremental changes.This pattern of focusing on simply sucking less (at worst) or a relentless stream of optimization (at best) and exposing one's organization to disruption is not new. In his classic book from the nineties, legendary HBS professor Clayton Christensen labelled this the “Innovator's Dilemma.” The forces that keep legacy brands stuck are still very much in play today, but the challenge to truly transform in the face of disruption is much greater. And the penalty for merely closing a competitive gap, rather than leaping boldly ahead, has become much greater.    In the next six bonus episodes, Steve will unpack themes from his Leaders Leap and place them squarely and provocatively in the current retail context.  Steve will be talking about how playing it safe is often the riskiest choice of all, what shifts are most important to focus on right now, how we are often our worst enemies and much more.Each highly digestible episode will also highlight the key questions you need to answer for your organization to take the bold action necessary to transform at the speed of disruption.So follow us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts today, and brace yourself for a steady stream of wisdom, thought-provoking questions, and water-cooler conversation. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Consolidating Higher Education: The Community Solution Model This episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast features Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System (formerly TCS Education System), who discusses using innovative models for higher education consolidation as an additional category in or alternative to traditional mergers or acquisitions. Horowitz highlights the system's unique approach, a collaborative model prioritizing resource optimization and expertise sharing among member institutions while maintaining individual identities. The conversation addresses challenges facing higher education, including increasing closure rates and the importance of proactive strategies like mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations. Both McNaughton and Horowitz emphasize the necessity of early planning and shared vision, particularly involving faculty, for successful integration. They also touch on broader trends and challenges in higher education, such as increasing closures and the challenges boards face in adapting to the uniqueness of the business of higher education. They conclude with practical advice for institutions considering consolidation, focusing on partnership development, early financial assessment, and resource amplification to strengthen academic missions.   Key Discussion Points   The Community Solution Model: A Collaborative System Alternative to Traditional M&A: The Community Solution operates as a "system" where institutions collaborate rather than compete. This approach aims to optimize resources, share expertise, and improve student success. Quote: "The consolidation that operates as a system in which its institutions collaborate instead of competing, gain resources, share expertise, and optimize expenditures in the process." – Michael Horowitz System Integration: The system model integrates non-student facing operations like finance, technology, and marketing. This allows individual institutions to focus on academic endeavors. Quote: "All of that can be scaled. To better quality, for the same dollar... The uniqueness has to drive through the academics."– Michael Horowitz Maintaining Institutional Identity: Each college within the system retains its own accreditation, president, board, leadership, assets, and liabilities. The system consolidates operations, not the institutions themselves. Quote: "…each of our colleges keeps its own accreditation, president, board, leadership, their own assets and liabilities." – Michael Horowitz Trends in Higher Education and the Need for Consolidation Increasing Closures: The concerning trend of college closures, which have a significant negative impact on students and communities. Clayton Christensen's prediction of closures is revisited and said to be possibly understated. Quote: " The closure rate is accelerating. Last year there were 80 closures total, including 16 nonprofits." – Drumm McNaughton Mature and Declining Market: The higher education market is described as mature with overcapacity and declining student populations. The need for a new strategy to remain viable is clear. Boards Waiting Too Long: Many college boards are hesitant to act proactively and address financial or enrollment trends until it is too late. Relying on 'hope' is not an effective strategy. AI Prediction: AI models could accurately predict most college closures based on historical data, showing that many of these closures are foreseeable. The Benefits of a System Approach Resource Amplification: Consolidation of back-end services leads to cost savings that can be reinvested into academic programs. The system aims to "amplify" resources, not just save money. Scalability and Efficiency: Shared resources and centralized functions create economies of scale and improve overall efficiency. Shared Talent and Ideas: The system fosters collaboration and the sharing of best practices among institutions and staff, resulting in shared knowledge. Quote: "...we're amplifying our brain power by coming together." –  Michael Horowitz Enhanced Faculty and Student Resources: The system provides faculty with resources like teaching and learning support and global engagement programs. Implementation and Integration Challenges Regulatory Process: Post-merger integration involves navigating a complex regulatory process that requires meticulous planning and execution and can take an extended amount of time. Project Management: Successful integration requires strong project management skills to coordinate the various tasks and stages. “The most valuable person that you have on your post-merger integration team is your project manager." – Dr. Drumm McNaughton. Faculty Buy-In: Obtaining faculty support and ensuring clear communication are crucial for a successful transition. Timeline: The process from initial discussion to full integration can be lengthy and can take up to three years. Consolidation Governance Structure Dual Board Structure: Each college retains its own board, which is deeply involved with the day-to-day operations, while a system board oversees the overall system mission, risk, and financial health. System Board Role: The system board provides guidance and support but does not interfere with the day-to-day operations of the colleges. This board looks at how the system works together. Shared Governance: Overlap between the two board structures allows for a shared understanding of institutional goals and needs. Future Plans at The Community Solution (TCS) New Facility in Chicago: The Community Solution is consolidating its system office and Chicago school into a new facility to increase collaboration and efficiency. This includes plans for a second medical school. Canadian Recruitment: The system is planning to establish a presence in Vancouver, Canada, to recruit more international students without needing to create duplicative offices. Global Perspective: The system sees the importance of global education and perspective in higher ed. Three Takeaways for Institution Presidents and Boards Considering Consolidation Seek Partnerships: Proactively explore potential collaborations with other colleges, universities, or community entities. Act Early & Study Financials: Have these conversations early, don't wait until urgency arises, and be very aware of financial and enrollment trends. Amplify Resources: Focus on amplifying resources through collaboration to strengthen both the academic mission and community impact. Wrapping Up This podcast provides valuable insights into an alternative model for higher education consolidation that prioritizes collaboration, resource optimization, and the preservation of institutional identity. The Community Solution's approach serves as an example for other institutions facing challenges in a changing higher education landscape. The conversation highlights the necessity of proactive decision-making and strategic planning. Read the transcript on our website at https://changinghighered.com/new-models-for-consolidation-in-higher-education/ #HigherEducation #HigherEducationConsolidation #HigherEducationPodcast   About Our Podcast Guest Michael Horowitz, Ph.D., is the founder and president of The Community Solution Education System, an integrated, nonprofit system of six colleges and universities that work collaboratively to increase student success and enhance community impact. Prior to founding The Community Solution, he served as president of The Chicago School for nearly a decade. Dr. Horowitz has more than 30 years of experience in higher education roles that include faculty member, program director, and dean. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University. Connect with Michael Horowitz on LinkedIn →   About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of both U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission.

In today's episode, Shawn O'Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) goes through the best-selling book Zero to One by the prolific investor Peter Thiel, who's best known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir and for being the first outside investor in Facebook. Thiel is a highly contrarian thinker, and the book organizes his notes from his time at Stanford lecturing to the next generation of Silicon Valley's entrepreneurs. You'll learn Peter Thiel's favorite question to ask in interviews, the difference between horizontal and vertical progress, how the Tech Bubble changed Silicon Valley, why Peter Thiel actually likes monopolies, what investors get wrong about competition, how the Pareto Principle applies to the venture capital industry, plus so much more!  Prefer to watch? Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 06:06 - What Peter Thiel's favorite interview question is 09:42 - What the difference is between horizontal and vertical progress 11:41 - Why Thiel thinks that technological progress has stagnated since the 1970s 17:43 - How Thiel took advantage of the Dot-Com Bubble to scale PayPal 19:57 - How the Dot-Com Bubble changed the culture of Silicon Valley and the goals of its founders 23:22 - Why Peter Thiel encourages funders to build a monopoly in specific niches 26:34 - How competition destroys profits 34:50 - Which types of monopolies are good for society  41:10 - What the Pareto Principle means for the venture capital industry And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Peter Thiel's book, Zero to One. Check out the Podcast review of Peter Thiel's Zero to One on We Study Billionaires | YouTube Video. Check out the Executive summary of Zero to One by Preston Pysh and Stig Brodersen. Clayton Christensen's book, The Innovator's Dilemma. Nassim Taleb's book, The Black Swan. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Public Bluehost Airbnb Fundrise NetSuite Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

A high level read on Google's quantum computing announcement and Google's R&D efforts generally, a listener's question about drones as a platform, follow-up on last week's conversation about Anduril and the future of the U.S. defense industry, and questions on the near term concerns surrounding an AI Manhattan project, Clayton Christensen's theory of integration and modularity as applied to Silicon Valley, and housing prices in the Bay Area.

In this episode, we're joined by Carla Swansburg, CEO of ClearyX, live from TLTF. Carla's incredible journey spans 20+ years in law firms, corporate leadership, and operations innovation at Epic, culminating in her role as CEO of ClearyX—a bold initiative to reimagine how law firms innovate and serve clients. What You'll Hear in This Episode: ClearyX's Mission: Learn how ClearyX is leveraging its independence from Cleary Gottlieb to disrupt traditional law firm models, building bespoke solutions that put client needs first. Disrupting from Within: Inspired by Clayton Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma, Carla explains how ClearyX is addressing inefficiencies, embracing technology, and challenging the status quo in the legal industry. The Talent Advantage: Why a fresh, modern approach to work—fully remote teams, geographical freedom, and flexible roles—is key to attracting top talent in a competitive market. Building Better Solutions: Carla's vision for combining technology, consulting, and operational services into tailored solutions that serve clients more effectively than ever. Why Listen? Carla's candid insights will resonate with legal professionals, innovators, and anyone interested in how traditional industries are adapting to 21st-century challenges. Her approach to leadership, talent, and innovation offers actionable inspiration for rethinking the business of law. Enjoyed this episode? Share it, subscribe, and leave us a review! Join the conversation as we explore what's next for legal tech and innovation. Never eat alone. Let's take this journey from now to next!

Rita McGrath is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and longtime professor at Columbia Business School. She is widely recognized as a premier expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty. Rita has received the #1 achievement award for strategy from the prestigious Thinkers50 and has been consistently named one of the world's Top 10 management thinkers. Rita has also consulted CEOs of Fortune 500 companies worldwide.   Rita has written five books, including Discovery Driven Growth, cited by Clayton Christensen as creating one of the most important management ideas ever developed. Rita received her Ph.D. from the Wharton School and has degrees from Barnard College and the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. In this episode we discuss the following: At any given time, we're in one of two situations: low uncertainty or high uncertainty. And the mistake we so often make is using the techniques we use for low uncertainty in the domain of high uncertainty. When we're in an uncertain environment, where we're making a lot of assumptions, we need to collect data to convert those assumptions to facts. Rita calls this Discovery Driven Planning. When planning for a conventional line of business, uncertainty is low, managers have good data, and people can accurately forecast the future with relative precision. But when launching an entirely new venture, uncertainty is high, so it doesn't make sense to start off with a big team, ambitious goals, all the money upfront, and definite deadlines. Rather, we should do the opposite and start small, collect data, test assumptions, and iterate. When making decisions, we should first assess whether we're in Situation 1 (low uncertainty) or Situation 2 (high uncertainty). And if we find ourselves in Situation 2, we should start small, collect data, test assumptions, and iterate.   Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle

(0:00) Intro(3:27) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(4: 14) Start of interview. (4:56) Drew Shagrin's origin story.(8:12) David Chekroun's origin story.(14:15) About the Institute of Corporate Governance at ESCP Business School, based in Paris.(19:13) The focus of ICG between students, alumni, execs, directors, investors, state representatives, judiciary, and regulators.(24:57) Corporate purpose under French law: changed in 2019 to explicitly take into consideration E&S issues.(27:53) Comparing ESG trends from France & EU. The G is rooted in each member state, but E&S falls under the EU green deal.(33:50) On board diversity: differences between US, France & EU. Sources: Copé Zimmermann Law (2011), Gender Equality Index (2018): on gender pay gaps, and Rixain Act (2021).(41:32) On State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and the role of the state in corporate governance.(45:46) On the role of the state in promoting tech industry (startups and scale ups). BPI.(48:55) On employee representation in the boardroom. In France, since 2013.(54:19) On Entreprise à Mission structures and PBCs, balancing profit with social responsibility (in AI). The Danone case.(58:24) Challenges of corporate governance in France: share value, board composition, and stewardship. AFEP and MEDEF.(50:38) What are the 1-3 books that have greatly influenced your life: David:The World of Yesterday by Stefan Zweig  (1942)Lost in Translation: A Life in a New Language by Eva Hoffman (1989)The Anatomy of Corporate Law by Reiner Kraakman (2004)Drew:How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen (2012)(1:03:48) Who were their mentors, and what they learned from them.(1:06:11) Quotes they think of often or live their life by.(1:07:22) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that they love.(1:08:20) The living person they most admire. You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Send us a textAfter considering why companies run out of ideas in our last episode, Joe put the same question to Mark about why so many of our favorite pop and rock music artists seem to run out of ideas.  Mark and Joe ponder whether this is a real phenomenon, and if so, what might cause it.  Turns out that early-career creativity is a complicated amalgam of neural plasticity, free time, and the commercial imperatives of a pop music industry that skews young.  And yes, Clayton Christensen's ideas about the innovator's dilemma might also apply to musical innovation. (Recorded November 15, 2024.)

In today's episode, we dive into a powerful idea presented by Clayton Christensen in his Harvard Business Review article, “How Will You Measure Your Life?” It's about the difference between sticking to your principles 100% of the time versus 98% of the time. At first glance, it seems like a small difference, right? But that 2% can make all the difference. Let's explore why. Key Takeaways • ✅ Committing 100% to your principles makes decision-making simpler.• ✅ Allowing exceptions creates ambiguity and weakens your values.• ✅ A 100% commitment strengthens integrity and leadership. Make sure to subscribe and follow me for updates, tips, and more ways to stay in the flow! You can connect with me on:• Instagram: @flow_network__• YouTube: @flow_network__• TikTok: @theflownetwork• LinkedIn Newsletter: Daily Flow Stay tuned for more great content, and as always, stay in the flow!

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Rangena Hotaki, CEO of Designovation, leads a professional services firm that integrates design thinking and disruptive innovation to drive mission achievement across Grants Management & Outreach, Business Process Optimization & Transformation, Strategic Planning & Communications, Finance & Risk Management, and Portfolio, Program, and Project Management.With two decades of experience in strategy, IT, and operations consulting, she is an expert in Federal financial services and multiple industries, passionately enhancing operations to deliver customer-centric solutions for complex challenges.Rangena leverages research, analysis, and industry insights to create and implement innovative methods, frameworks, and roadmaps to solve client business issues. A mentee of the late Clayton Christensen at Harvard, she is well-versed in disruptive innovation theories. Embracing design thinking later on, she found combining both methodologies vital to organizational evolution. She inspires her team to deliver collaboratively, coaching and mentoring professionals to reach their career goals and add value.She has worked at various strategy and technology consulting firms. She holds a B.A. in Economics & Spanish with minors in Biochemistry and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School, as well as a Design Thinking certificate from MIT.Call(s) to Action:Help spread the word about Unveiled: GovCon Stories: https://shows.acast.com/unveiled-govcon-storiesDo you want to be a guest or recommend a topic that you would like to learn or hear about on the podcast? Let us know through our guest feedback and registration form.Links:Designovation Website: https://www.do-strategies.com/Designovation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/designovation-strategies Rangena Hotaki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rangenahotaki Sponsors:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our sponsors.Withum – Diamond Sponsor!Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to be in a position of strength in today's complex business environment. Go to Withum's website to learn more about how they can help your business! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #982, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #314, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Scott Pulsipher⁠, President, ⁠Western Governors University⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠Kevin Harrington⁠, Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠Rize Education⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is WGU serving 180k concurrent learners through competency-based education? What insights can traditional institutions learn from WGU's innovative model? How is the Craft Education acquisition expanding work-based learning opportunities? What are Scott's reflections on Clayton Christensen's predictions for higher ed? How is WGU disrupting itself to serve the modern learner? What are Scott's thoughts on the 90-credit bachelor's degree trend? How can traditional institutions innovate within existing constraints? What leadership lessons from Amazon apply to higher education? Listen in to #EdUp! Accelerate YOUR Professional Development with EdUp! Looking to stay ahead in higher education? Want exclusive access to content that enhances YOUR knowledge & connects YOU with leaders in the field? For just $2.99/month, YOU'LL get: • Early access to ad-free episodes • Extended episodes & bonus content • Original insights & special invites to exclusive events • More resources tailored to higher education professionals like YOU Lock in YOUR lifetime founders rate today! This special rate is only available until December 31, 2024. After that, the price will increase to $19.99/month. By subscribing, YOU'LL not only invest in YOUR own growth but also help sustain EdUp's mission to bring YOU quality content focused on advancing higher education. Don't miss this opportunity! Secure YOUR founders rate now before prices go up. ⁠⁠⁠Join the EdUp Community Today!⁠⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

Derek's guest this week is Whitney Johnson: Innovation and disruption theorist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, executive and performance coach.Whitney shares her unique journey and key concepts about how to motivate your employees from her book "Build an A Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve".Whitney Johnson was named one of the world's fifty most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2017.She is the author of the bestselling Build an A Team (Harvard Business Press, 2018), a Financial Times and CEO Read, Book of the Month, and the critically-acclaimed Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work (2015). Publisher's Weekly described it as "savvy...often counter-intuitive...superb" while the Boston Globe called it the "'What Color is Your Parachute?' career guide for the entrepreneurial age."Through writing, speaking, consulting and coaching, Whitney works with leaders to retain their top talent, to build an A team, and to help them earn the gold star–be a boss people love.She formerly was the co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard's Clayton Christensen, where they invested in and led the $8 million seed round for Korea's Coupang, currently valued at $5+ billion. She was involved in fund formation, capital raising, and the development of the fund's strategy. During her tenure, the CAGR of the Fund was 11.98% v. 1.22% for the S&P 500.She is also formerly an award-winning Wall Street analyst. She was an Institutional Investor-ranked equity research analyst for eight consecutive years, and was rated by Starmine as a superior stock-picker. As an equity analyst, stocks under coverage included America Movil (NYSE: AMX), Televisa (NYSE: TV) and Telmex (NYSE: TMX), which accounted for roughly 40% of Mexico's market capitalization.Whitney is a frequent contributor for the Harvard Business Review, she has over 1.5 million followers on Linkedin, was named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in the Influencer category for 2018, and her LinkedIn course The Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has 1 million+ views.She is a member of the original cohort of Marshall Goldsmith's #100 coaches.Learn more at https://whitneyjohnson.com/

I'm so excited to share this special 20 min episode recap with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 043 focussing on motivational excerpts from Season 1. https://richie.libsyn.com/boom-season-1-compilation-motivational-expert-think-snacks ====== Eek! You're gonna love this. We took highlights from all my past guests from Season 1 and compiled this powerful podcast for you to listen to over and over. If you're new to The Richie Norton Show this will really give you a mind-bend. For the dedicated listeners from the beginning, your head will spin as you recall the context of these power statements from some of the most influential people on the planet. Namely...   - Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and many others.   - Stephen M. R. Covey, Leadership Development Pioneer, New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.   - Jeff Goins, best-selling author of five books including the The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve.    - Pat Flynn, top podcaster of Smart Passive Income and WSJ bestselling author  Superfans, Will It Fly, Co-founder of The Switchpod and more.    - John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast  with over 2000 episodes, 1 million+ listens a month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, author of The Freedom Journal, The Mastery Journal and The Podcast Journal.    - Susan Cain, author of the bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking, her TED Talk was named by Bill Gates one of his all-time favorite talks and LinkedIn named Susan the 6th Top Influencer in the world.    - Jacquelyn Umof, former Laker Girl, ranked top 5 Yoga Instructor to follow on Instagram, and has been featured in Shape Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Bride Magazine, the Alo Yoga Mindful Movement Book, and was a select interview guest on Los Angeles' Morning News KTLA 5.   - SIRAH is a Grammy award winning rapper (Skrillex - Bangarang) who overcame abject poverty, homelessness, kidnapping, rape, drugs, gangs, violence, and addiction. She lived through the unimaginable and created a new life through self-determination.   - Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of The Coaching Habit. It's the best-selling coaching book of this century, with more than 700,000 copies sold and The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Forever. Michael is the Founder of Box of Crayons, a Rhodes Scholar and in 2019 was named the #1 thought leader in coaching.   - Casey Garland who is patient #6 in Salt Lake City, Utah and in quarantine opens your eyes to the unseen world that is the COVID-19 pandemic.    - Whitney Johnson is the CEO of WLJ Advisors and one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50, expert on helping high-growth organizations develop high-growth individuals, an award-winning author, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning and an executive coach and advisor to CEO, popular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, has 1.7 million followers on LinkedIn, ranked #3 on the Global Gurus' Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals, and cofounder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Clayton Christensen.   Listen to this compelling compilation of expert sound bites and thought snacks to discover how to stop putting your goals at the fringe of your life. Learn how to live your highest dreams now and build economic moats and strategic moats that support your dream now. Create projects and businesses that create time, not take time.     RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast   RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/   RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL:   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

In today's episode, Shawn O'Malley (@shawn_OMalley_) discusses why great companies fail, as outlined by Clayton Christensen in his timeless book, The Innovator's Dilemma, which was first published in 1997. The Economist actually named it one of the six most important business books ever written. Christensen was an academic and business consultant who wrote a number of compelling books, but the Innovator's Dilemma is by far his best-known work. Christensen worked at Harvard Business School for a decade before founding a consulting firm in 2000 and a venture capital firm focused on investing in Southeast Asia in 2005.  In this episode, you'll learn how disruptive innovations shift the status quo, the difference between disruptive and sustaining innovations, why companies can seemingly do everything right and still lose out to new competition, how following logical incentives can actually lead management to disregard threats from disruptive technology, why disruptive technologies tend to emerge on the fringes of established customer demographics, and what companies can do to prepare themselves for the inevitable rise of disruptive technologies, plus so much more! Prefer to watch? Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - What is a disruptive innovation, and how it differs from sustaining innovations. 02:52 - How the “paradox” of innovation impacts industry leaders. 05:11 - Why even the best of the best companies aren't immune to disruptive innovation. 08:03 - How to think about disruptive technologies from the vantage point of a value investor. 08:55 - How Tesla disrupted the automotive industry. 13:15 - Why the fast-paced hard-drive industry is such a good case study on innovation. 21:10 - How value networks shape biases and outcomes in companies. 31:28 - What industry leaders can do to manage disruptive innovation. 36:20 - How Honda stumbled into disruptive innovation in the U.S. market. *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Sign up for TIP's free newsletter, We Study Markets. The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen. Clayton Christensen's website. Executive Summary of the book. Clayton Christensen's Essential Articles, from the Harvard Business Review. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Facet Fundrise Public Airbnb Bluehost NetSuite Connect with Shawn: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

I'm so excited to share this special 20 min episode stack as a highlight with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 033, 034, & 035 featuring Whitney Johnson and the following Aftercast & Solocast. https://richie.libsyn.com/whitney-johnson-tools-to-thrive-during-disruption ====== To fear or create. Richie Norton interviews world-renowned expert Whitney Johnson about tools to thrive during disruption. Whitney recently, writes, "But as novel as the novel coronavirus is, there is nothing new about trouble and challenge. I think when we succumb to fear and the paralysis or overreaction that it can stimulate, we are more likely to abandon the ship than to have it simply sink on its own." Whitney Johnson explains, "Resources are meant to be used. Let's keep the resources circulating and at work. Let's keep living. Invest in the future. It will affect everything we do and are. And our children. Our children's children. There will be opportunities for new growth; if we look for those and embrace the constraints (can't travel, must telecommute, lost half the budget, have to start again in a new place or start a new business, etc.) we will emerge from this perhaps historic moment better prepared for the challenges of the future. Which will come. Innovation is the happy fruit of the resourcefulness demanded by hard times."   Whitney Johnson is the CEO of WLJ Advisors and one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50. She is an expert on helping high-growth organizations develop high-growth individuals. Whitney is an award-winning author, world-class keynote speaker, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning and an executive coach and advisor to CEOs. She is a popular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, has 1.7 million followers on LinkedIn, where she was selected as a Top Voice in 2018, and her course on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times. In 2019, she was ranked #3 on the Global Gurus' Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals. In 2017, she was selected from more than 16,000 candidates as a “Top 15 Coach” by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. An innovation and disruption theorist, she is the author of the bestselling Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve, and the critically-acclaimed Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work.  In these books, she codifies her frameworks for developing high-growth individuals and organizations – the Personal Disruption and the S Curve of Learning frameworks. Whitney was the cofounder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School's Clayton Christensen, through which they invested in and led the $8 million seed round for South Korea's Coupang, currently valued at more than $9 billion. She was involved in fund formation, capital raising, and the development of the fund's strategy. As a former award-winning Wall Street stock analyst, Whitney understands momentum and growth. She was an Institutional Investor–ranked equity research analyst for eight consecutive years and was rated by StarMine as a superior stock picker. Whitney hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself podcast, publishes a popular weekly newsletter, and she is married with two children. The interview takes place on March 16, 2020 just as the USA wakes up to the impacts and implications of COVID-19 and social distancing becomes the new normal. Gathering places like restaurants and event are closed down. The nation is being asked to not meet in groups larger than 10. Major cities worldwide are shutting doors, countries shutting borders and the future is unknown. COVID-19 carriers are rarely speaking up. The world fears contracting the Coronavirus and little is known about what to do if you do.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:   RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast      RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/      RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL:      INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, Christopher and fellow Category Pirate Eddie Yoon dive into the misconceptions surrounding innovation and market dynamics. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to navigate the complexities of today's market more effectively.  You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Context The episode revolves around the limitations of Clayton Christensen's "Innovator's Dilemma" and the assumptions that can lead businesses astray. Eddie Yoon critiques the traditional understanding of disruptive innovation, arguing that it often misguides incumbents in their strategic decisions. He emphasizes the need for a fresh perspective on innovation that focuses on creating value rather than merely competing on price.   The Innovator's Dilemma Christopher Lochhead opens the discussion by emphasizing the importance of genuine conversations in business and innovation. He sets the context for a deep dive into the innovator's dilemma, highlighting its relevance in today's fast-paced market. Eddie Yoon then elaborates on the four fatal flaws associated with the innovator's dilemma and introduces intriguing concepts like "super dingdong premium pricing." Yoon shares valuable insights on how companies can generate unparalleled value while steering clear of "competition derangement syndrome."   The Four Fatal Flaws of the Innovator's Dilemma   Lower Prices vs. Super Ding-Dong Premium Pricing The Misconception Many companies believe that lowering prices is the best strategy for growth. While this can increase market share, it often sacrifices profitability. The Reality Eddie points out that companies like Apple thrive by maintaining premium pricing, capturing a larger share of revenue and profits. Lowering prices can lead to a race to the bottom, where quality and brand value are compromised.   Lesser Consumers vs. Super Consumers The Misconception Businesses often target "lesser need consumers" to expand their market, assuming that this will lead to growth. The Reality Eddie argues that this perspective is overly simplistic and lacks empathy. Instead, businesses should recognize the potential of "super consumers"—those who are passionate about the product and willing to pay for higher quality.   Winning the Present vs. Designing the Future The Misconception Many companies focus solely on current market dynamics, trying to compete in existing markets rather than envisioning future possibilities. The Reality This short-sightedness can lead to missed opportunities for innovation and growth. Eddie encourages businesses to think beyond the present and actively design the future by identifying unmet needs and creating new solutions.   Languaging Around Destruction Scarcity vs. Creation Abundance The Misconception The language surrounding disruption often focuses on destruction and scarcity, leading to a negative mindset that stifles creativity and innovation. The Reality Businesses should adopt a mindset of abundance and creation, where the goal is to build new categories and solve problems rather than merely displacing competitors.   To hear more from Pirates' Eddie Yoon and Christopher Lochhead, download and listen to this episode.   This episode is based on a new audio mini-book "The Innovator's Delusion" by your friendly, neighborhood Category Pirates! If you want to join in the discussion, subscribe to Category Pirates and sail the seas with fellow Pirates today! Don't forget to grab a copy (or gift!) of one of our best-selling books:  Snow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create A Category Of One  The Category Design Toolkit: Beyond Marketing: 15 Frameworks For Creating & Dominating Your Niche  A Marketer's Guide To Category Design: How To Escape The “Better” Trap, Dam The Demand,

Google had quite a run, from its market-leading search engine to Gmail to the Android operating system.  For the longest time, it seemed like a veritable fount of innovation.  But in recent years, dogged by antitrust lawsuits, it looks less like a forward-thinking innovator and more like a tired dinosaur trying desperately to hold onto its piece of the profit pie.  Why does that same evolution happen to so many companies?  Looking for answers in Clayton Christensen's The Innovator's Dilemma and its subsequent critiques, Joe and Mark discover that the modus operandi of established companies might be more about fear than anything else. (Recorded October 25, 2024.)

In this episode, David Skok, founder and CEO of The Logic, discusses his journey from traditional journalism to leading a digital-first news outlet. He reflects on his time at The Boston Globe, where he helped the publication transition to a digital subscription model. This experience laid the foundation for his decision to launch The Logic, focusing on Canada's innovation economy and providing high-quality, in-depth reporting.David explains how Clayton Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation influenced his approach to digital media. He saw an opportunity to address gaps in Canadian tech and business coverage, and launched The Logic in 2018. He highlights the challenges of building a digital publication in a space dominated by legacy media and how his publication has carved out its niche by focusing on critical, analytical journalism.The discussion also covers the impact of Bill C-18 on the media landscape in Canada, with David offering insights into how it aims to level the playing field between big tech platforms and smaller news organizations. He also touches on the role of The Logic Summit, an annual event that brings together leaders in tech and business, as part of his broader mission to foster a stronger innovation ecosystem in Canada.And John Ruffolo of Maverix Private Equity joins Matt Cohen to discuss the latest tech and venture capital news.About David Skok:David Skok is the founder and CEO of The Logic, a business news publication focused on Canada's innovation economy, with five bureaus across the country. Backed by the Financial Times, The Logic has become a prominent source of in-depth business journalism under his leadership.With over 25 years of experience, David previously held senior roles at The Toronto Star and The Boston Globe, where he led digital strategy and helped grow BostonGlobe.com's digital subscriptions by 40%. He also co-created Globalnews.ca, one of Canada's leading digital news platforms.David holds a Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Ryerson University. He also serves on the board of the Online News Association and advisory boards for several journalism institutions.In this episode, we discuss:News Rundown with John Ruffolo:* (01:31) Elon Musk's epic week * (02:00) Discussion on the rise of reusable rocket systems and the implications for space exploration* (03:26) Information Venture Partners (IVP), a Toronto-based venture capital firm, decides not to raise its fourth venture fund, citing market conditions and personal circumstances* (05:00) The trend of venture funds consolidating and shifting towards more niche or special purpose vehicle (SPV) investments is explored* (09:00) Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "AI godfather," wins the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to AI* (12:00) Shopify President Harley Finkelstein's controversial comments about the lack of ambition in the Canadian tech sector, and the push for more risk-taking in AI development* (14:50) John Ruffolo responds, emphasizing the need for better access to capital and support for Canadian entrepreneurs, rather than a lack of ambition being the primary issue* (19:00) Matt and John discuss the large investments being made in U.S. data center developments and AI infrastructure, noting the contrast with Canada's lack of similar projects* (23:00) A story about Anguilla's earnings from the ".ai" domain surge, and how it now accounts for 20% of the island's government revenueInterview with David Skok:* (24:53) David Skok discusses his early years in journalism and how his experiences shaped his career* (27:21) His experiences at The Boston Globe, leading its transition to a subscription-based model and the lessons learned from that time* (31:00) The evolution of digital content consumption and how consumers' preferences for news have changed* (33:36) Clayton Christensen's disruptive innovation theory on David's decision to start The Logic, and his approach to navigating the shifting media landscape.* (41:55) The founding of The Logic, initial challenges, and the importance of building a subscription-based media outlet* (45:00) The competitive nature of the Canadian media landscape and the challenges of securing talent and resources for a startup media company* (49:13) David explains The Logic Summit, how it serves as a platform for bringing together Canada's innovation and business leaders, and its growing significance* (51:58) The implications of Bill C-18 and how it affects relationships between media outlets and tech platforms like Google and Meta* [56:43] The rise of generative AI, the challenges of copyright for news organizations, and the impact on journalistic integrity* [59:00] David outlines The Logic's approach to using AI and how they manage its integration with journalistic standards.Fast Favorites:* Favorite podcast: Pivot by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway* Favorite newsletter or blog: Stratechery by Ben Thompson* Favorite tech gadget: His iPhone* Favorite new trend: Generative AI* Favorite book: The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen* Favorite CEO to watch: Marc Benioff from SalesforceFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.ai This is a public episode. 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Build Before You Die: The Critical Need for Proactive Capability Building   In this week's Thursday Thought, we delve into why building capabilities proactively is essential for companies to navigate disruptive change. Through quotes from Clayton Christensen, Stan Deetz, and the Spartan Warrior Mantra, we explore the concept of 'sweating in times of peace' to avoid future crises. Using the analogy of Conan the Barbarian, we examine how companies can strengthen their core competencies to stay competitive. We'll discuss how digital-first companies like Toyota have successfully prepared for technological shifts through early capability building, offering lessons that underscore the peril of waiting until it's too late. Join us to learn how to build for tomorrow, today, and avoid becoming a corporate cautionary tale.   00:00 Introduction: Build Before You Die 00:01 The Importance of Proactive Capability Building 00:04 Quotes to Ponder 00:47 Lessons from Conan and Spartans 01:20 Digital Natives vs. Traditional Businesses 01:55 The Cost of Waiting 02:37 Strategies for Building Competencies 03:03 The Role of Leadership in Capability Development 03:52 The Predictable Pattern of Disruption 05:19 Case Study: Toyota's Long-Term Vision 08:21 The Essence of Organizational Capability 09:07 Conclusion: Continuous Journey of Reinvention 09:20 Join Us at The Reinvention Summit  

Stephen Plume has more than 20 years of success in venture, executive leadership, and consulting. He is a General Partner of an early-stage venture fund since 2019, driving business strategy and coaching executives in the portfolio. In this episode, Stephen discusses how AI is shifting pricing models from human-based to consumption-based metrics. He emphasizes the importance of identifying the right value metric that resonates with customers encouraging businesses to experiment with pricing to uncover hidden revenue and margin opportunities.   Why you have to check out today's podcast: Gain insights into the cutting-edge pricing strategies for AI companies and how these differ from traditional user-based models to get a glimpse of the future of tech pricing. Learn about actionable strategies like identifying the right value metric and conducting low-risk pricing experiments, which can help businesses capture hidden revenue and improve margins. Deep dive into how venture capitalists think about returns, risk, and value, which can benefit entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to understand how to attract investment.   "There is so much opportunity to learn from low-risk pricing experiments, and people worry so much about their reputation. Get over that feeling, go out and experiment, and learn from it." - Stephen Plume   Topics Covered: 01:54 - A funny thing about Stephen not related to pricing 02:46 - How he found his way into pricing 04:21 - Reflecting on his first pricing project with Sybase 05:57 - Contrasting enterprise-level pricing with startup pricing, highlighting the complexity of pricing for larger companies  09:12 - The importance of focusing on the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for early-stage companies 10:39 - Explaining how companies often face pricing erosion as they grow and introducing the concept of 'layering' and 'fencing' 16:38 - Discussing how companies, like HubSpot and Salesforce, often start by solving a specific problem with a focused solution but later expand by adding numerous features and add-ons 17:27 - Delving into the concept of competitive positioning 21:40 - The importance of delivering significant value to customers to motivate a decision to switch from a competitor or the status quo 25:09 - Sharing insights about pricing for AI companies and broader trends in AI adoption 29:14 - Discussing the concept of pricing metrics in the context of AI and SaaS 30:32 - Stephen's best pricing advice   Key Takeaways: "When I'm working with early stage companies my drumbeat is, don't worry about anybody else right now, worry about your ideal customer profile. Because they are the ones who, by definition because math is a thing, will pay you more money faster than anyone else." - Stephen Plume "In the venture world what I tell the early companies I work with is, for someone to take a bet on you, they're expecting venture returns. They need to be getting 10X their money out. That's not just the investors. That's the customers need to be getting 10X their cost out, or they're not going to adopt you." - Stephen Plume "The advantage of a platform growing to solutions is, if you do it right, your margins improve rather dramatically." - Stephen Plume   People/Resources Mentioned: Sybase: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybase Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/ap/?ir=1 Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/#tabs-35d568e0ff-item-194f491212-tab Regis McKenna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regis_McKenna Geoffrey Moore: http://geoffreyamoore.com Steve Blank: https://steveblank.com HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com Zoom: https://zoom.us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com Siebel: https://www.oracle.com/ph/cx/siebel/ Zendesk: https://www.zendesk.com Intercom: https://www.intercom.com Clayton Christensen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Christensen   Connect with Stephen Plume: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenplume/   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

In this Episode:  Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, LindaAnn Rogers, Emi Barresi, Matthew Lampe, Nic Krueger, Lee Crowson, Dr Martha Grajdek, Peter Plumeau    Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events   References Brusoni, S., & Pavitt, K. (2003). Problem solving and the co-ordination of innovative activities. Clayton Christensen, Disruptive Innovation. http://www. claytonchristensen. com/key% 20concepts.   Vriens, D., & Søilen, K. S. (2014). Disruptive Intelligence to gather Information to deal with disruptive innovations. Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business, 4(3).   Young, S. (2018). From disruption to innovation: thoughts on the future of MOOCs. Вопросы образования, (4 (eng)), 21-43.

Alex Slawbsy is the Chief Growth Officer of InnoLead, an organization that creates content, events, and tools to help the world's largest network of corporate strategy, innovation, and R&D leaders drive change more successfully. Over the past 20 years, Alex has dedicated his time to researching, teaching, guiding, and leading corporate innovation strategy development, capability building, and new business incubation. Before InnoLead, Alex was the Director of Innovation at Embraer-X and an innovation consultant for several years for organizations, including Clayton Christensen's disruptive innovation consultancy, Innosight. Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Alex joins me today to discuss why innovation leaders must shape culture to drive organizational change. He explains why innovation is difficult to quantify and how it's challenging for innovation leaders to argue their necessity to an organization. He outlines why innovating and change-making imply building trust and relationships within an organization. Alex also discusses hybrid work in the post-COVID era and how remote work may affect organizational culture, change-making, and innovation. “If you're trying to move the organization, you need to build the relationships, the bonds, the trust, and perhaps the mentorship with the people who will support you.” - Alex Slawsby This week on Innovation Talks:●     Alex's background in corporate innovation and the history of InnoLead●     The difference between innovation and invention●     Alex's insights on current shifts in innovation●     Current conversations around innovation, uncertainty, and the economy●     Communicating the value innovation leaders and innovation teams bring to an organization●     The innovator's dilemma and navigating innovation and change-resistant people●     The challenge of getting people to support something that may not be in the best interest of their careers●     How innovation teams are often perceived in companies●     How to avoid and manage the clash between innovation and the core business●     Connecting with consumers to understand what's best for them Connect with Alex Slawsby:●     InnoLead●     InnoLead on LinkedIn●     InnoLead on Instagram●     InnoLead on Facebook●     InnoLead on Twitter●     Alex Slawsby on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Sopheon. Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you. For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week Elliott Parker joins the podcast. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups, and he has a new book called The Illusion of Innovation which came out earlier in 2024.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and executives looking to understand the challenges of true innovation.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… in this thought-provoking episode, Tiffani sits down with innovation expert Elliott to discuss why innovation might be more illusion than reality in today's organizations. Elliott argues that many innovative efforts are a charade and he challenges leaders to re-think their goals.    Key takeaways: We're really good at running large organizations, but the optimization for safety and predictability comes at the cost of innovation In nature, innovation happens chaotically and without control, something we should emulate in organizations We need more experiments that are fast, cheap, and maybe even a little weird   WHAT I LOVE MOST… what Elliott says we can learn from Steph Curry about running big companies, “Our companies need to be taking shots close to the net, but also making sure we're doing it beyond the three-point line, where the magnitude of correctness matters a lot.”    Running Time: 26:22   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: Facebook LinkedIn X   Find Elliott Online: Website  X    Elliott's Book:  The Illusion of Innovation  

In this episode, John Kaplan and John McMahon are joined by Mark Roberge, former CRO of HubSpot and co-founder of Stage 2 Capital. They dive deep into Clayton Christensen's book, 'The Innovator's Dilemma,' exploring why well-managed companies fail despite their best efforts to innovate. The discussion covers historical and present examples of disruptive vs. sustaining technologies, with a focus on how companies can adapt in the rapidly changing tech landscape, especially with the emergence of AI. Insightful anecdotes from their careers and practical advice for business leaders make this a must-listen for anyone navigating the world of B2B sales and technology.Tune in and learn more on this episode of The Revenue Builders Podcast.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESConnect and learn more about Mark Roberge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markroberge/HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:01:26] Discussing The Innovator's Dilemma[00:04:24] Relevance of The Innovator's Dilemma Today[00:05:51] Sustaining vs. Disruptive Innovation[00:07:12] Historical Examples of Disruptive Innovation[00:08:53] Challenges of Adapting to Disruptive Technologies[00:17:47] The Role of AI in Future Disruptions[00:30:19] The Evolution of Job Markets[00:30:36] AI's Impact on Insurance Companies[00:31:43] Disrupting Established Companies[00:32:48] Challenges of Acquisitions[00:33:45] Strategies for Cloud Transition[00:44:11] The Role of SMBs in Innovation[00:48:29] HubSpot's Unique ApproachHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:04:08] "I just think therapists are like the best analog for just great salesmanship because if you walk into a therapy session, you're bummed out. You walk out, you're friggin jazzed about life and all they did was ask you eight questions."[00:06:39] "We were in a sustaining innovation realm...you follow that, you're going to be bankrupt in five years."[00:10:04] "The promise of AI is to get rid of the people, to get rid of the salespeople. And when you look at today's sales tech big players, their entire business model is based on charging per person. How the hell are they going to survive in a world where the number of salespeople a company has is declining?"[00:16:47] "The move to cloud infrastructure, subscription pricing, and shifting to inside sales — for a big company, these changes are nearly impossible to make."

Clayton Christensen, the late great Harvard Business School professor, wrote one of the best business strategy books of all time. In his classic "The Innovator's Dilemma" he explains how successful companies often fail by becoming overly locked into their established business models and optimizing the heck out of them, thereby ignoring, more risky disruptive innovations.Of course, back in 1997, when Christensen's book first started to have impact, e-commerce was in its infancy, smart devices were a decade away, and cloud computing and AI weren't even glimmers in anyone's eyes.  The speed of disruption back then wasn't exactly glacial, but it was far, far slower than it is today.Fast forward to today, and we are confronted with a New Innovator's Dilemma. Disruption is unrelenting, and the pace of change is often more exponential than linear.Take a slow and steady approach to innovation and you may well get run over. Move with caution and you may fall further and further behind.Right now, doing what we've always done, but just a little bit better may feel safe, but it is often the riskiest path we could possibly choose.The evidence is overwhelming, and the verdict is in. Safe is risky.And more and more, fortune favors the bold. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of two bestselling books: Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the all new Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , now available for purchase in hardcover, as an e-book, or exclusively as an audiobook on Audible. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media. Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Secure conference with leaders from The Gap and Kroger talking about violence in retail stores, keynotes on the state & future of retail in Orlando and Halifax, and at the 2023 Canadian GroceryConnex conference, hosting the CEOs of Walmart Canada, Longo's and Save-On-Foods Canada. Michael brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice. Michael also produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in North America, Remarkable Retail,Canada's top retail industry podcast; the Voice of Retail; Canada's top food industry and the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail influencers for the fourth year in a row, Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer, and you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok. Available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state of the retail industry in Canada and the U.S., and the future of retail.

Could your organization benefit from a new approach to innovation? In today's episode of Innovation Storytellers, Benjamin Atkinson, Director of Innovation at CNA Insurance, discusses transforming theoretical innovation into actionable strategies.  Benjamin shares his pivotal transition into innovation, sparked by early experiences where he managed a highly specialized R&D team without being the technical expert. This challenge led him to realize the power of enabling smart people to accomplish things beyond their imagination through well-designed processes and supportive tools. After introducing us to the Kirton Adaption-Innovation theory we also explore the concept of "death threats" from Eureka Ranch. This technique engages critical thinkers early in the innovation process to refine and validate new ideas effectively, avoiding the common pitfalls of groupthink and premature consensus. We also touch on Benjamin's insights into risk management and his application of lessons from Clayton Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma. The conversation dives into how these experiences have shaped his current role at CNA, guiding executive leadership in navigating complex problems with innovative solutions. Benjamin's stories of innovation at Toyota further illuminate the shift from technology-driven to problem-centric innovation strategies. Through this lens, he emphasizes the importance of positioning the right people in the right roles, akin to assembling a top-tier sports team where each player intuitively knows their part in a well-coordinated play. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to foster an environment where innovation thrives through structured yet flexible processes. Join us to understand how you can equip your team to turn groundbreaking ideas into practical, scalable solutions.  

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Alex Pascal, CEO of Coaching.com, interviews Scott Anthony, a Harvard MBA and Clinical Professor of Strategy at Tuck School of Business. Scott, an expert in navigating disruptive change, shares insights on innovation, emphasizing the concept of “liberating constraints”—how setting boundaries can unleash creativity.The conversation touches on Scott's journey into the field of innovation, inspired by his mentor Clayton Christensen, and his extensive experience at the consulting firm Innosight. Scott and Alex discuss the importance of creating value through innovation, the role of big corporations in fostering innovative cultures, and the challenge of staying relevant in rapidly changing markets.They explore how organizations can balance the pursuit of innovation with maintaining core business clarity, and the importance of preparing for unexpected events in today's dynamic environment. The episode provides valuable insights for coaches and organizations aiming to integrate strategic innovation into their cultures

What if the innovation you believe in is just an illusion? Elliott Parker joins Kevin to discuss the reasons why companies often struggle with innovation, highlighting the "capitalist dilemma" where we prioritize short-term financial capital. Elliott compares modern corporations to wildfire management in the Western United States, to explain how optimizing for short-term efficiency can build up "innovation debt". He shares how to balance efficiency with the need for innovation, both in business and personal contexts. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:33 Elliott Parker's Journey and Background 05:55 Learning from Arthur Andersen's Collapse 08:16 Gerald Shur and the Witness Protection Program 09:03 The Capitalist Dilemma: Optimizing for Short-term Metrics 11:08 The Importance of Resilience Over Efficiency 12:01 Story of Hafthor Bjornsson and Learning Through Stress 15:13 Practical Solutions for Balancing Efficiency and Innovation 18:56 The Importance of Contrarian Views in Business 19:12 Avoiding Extremes: Bleeding from the Eyeballs vs. Complete Chaos 22:08 Learning vs. Execution Problems in Organizations 24:06 Elliott Parker's Optimism About the Future 26:13 Importance of Learning from Diverse Fields 28:08 Controlled Burns: Managing Innovation Debt 34:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Meet Elliott Elliott's Story: Elliott Parker is the author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape “Efficiency” and Unleash Radical Progress. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups. Originally from California, Elliott currently resides with his family in Indiana. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Book Recommendations The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress by Elliott Parker  Napoleon's Maxims of War by Napoleon Bonaparte (Author), George Charles D'Aguilar (translator)  Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti (Author), Karim R. Lakhani  Like this?

Welcome to a special Remarkable Retail podcast summer series focused on what leaders need to do to help their organizations win the future and leap to higher ground. In this six-part limited series, Steve will be unpacking key lessons from his new best-selling book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption,” available everywhere books are sold.***Special thanks to John Parolisi for joining us for a fun cameo on this episode!In a world where anything less than delivering highly differentiated and truly remarkable customer value is often ignored, sucking less, merely closing the gap on competitive performance (what Steve calls “innovating to parity”) or offering a slightly better version of mediocre is choosing to move into a zone of irrelevance, or perhaps even putting your organization on the path to outright extinction.Moreover, in a world where the pace of change is only accelerating, often becoming more exponential than linear, failure to transform at the speed of disruption only creates the likelihood that you will fall further and further behind. Minding this potential gap is critical. For struggling organizations, failure to close it by aiming higher, moving faster, and acting more boldly may mean they fall so far behind they can never catch up.But even organizations that are performing well can find themselves in trouble if they don't pay attention and let go of merely delivering incremental changes.This pattern of focusing on simply sucking less (at worst) or a relentless stream of optimization (at best) and exposing one's organization to disruption is not new. In his classic book from the nineties, legendary HBS professor Clayton Christensen labelled this the “Innovator's Dilemma.” The forces that keep legacy brands stuck are still very much in play today, but the challenge to truly transform in the face of disruption is much greater. And the penalty for merely closing a competitive gap, rather than leaping boldly ahead, has become much greater.This 6-part summer series will explore why we must choose remarkable or risk irrelevance. We will go deep on unpacking the root causes that lead to an overly timid transformation. We will delve into what is required to lead in the face of relentless, unyielding disruption.Season 9 of the Remarkable Retail podcast returns on September 10th in its usual format. Follow us wherever you enjoy your podcasts, and don't forget to give us a 5-star review. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of two bestselling books: Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the all new Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , now available for purchase in hardcover, as an e-book, or exclusively as an audiobook on Audible. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media. Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Secure conference with leaders from The Gap and Kroger talking about violence in retail stores, keynotes on the state & future of retail in Orlando and Halifax, and at the 2023 Canadian GroceryConnex conference, hosting the CEOs of Walmart Canada, Longo's and Save-On-Foods Canada. Michael brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice. Michael also produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in North America, Remarkable Retail,Canada's top retail industry podcast; the Voice of Retail; Canada's top food industry and the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail influencers for the fourth year in a row, Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer, and you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok. Available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state of the retail industry in Canada and the U.S., and the future of retail.

The latest edition of The Innovator's Solution written by Clayton Christensen and with a foreword by Scott D. Anthony, explores how the Innovator's Solution persists.Guest: Scott Anthony, Professor at the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, and author of the foreword to the re-released "The Innovator's Solution" by Clayton Christensen.Episode Key Points and Themes:Worst Advice Ever Received:Scott shares a humorous story from high school when his sister advised him to write a love letter to his crush. The plan backfired, partly due to poor writing and the indirect delivery method.Connection with Clayton Christensen:Scott was a student and close collaborator of Clayton Christensen at Harvard Business School.He co-authored a book with Christensen and worked at his consulting company for 20 years.Scott was asked to write the foreword for "The Innovator's Solution" after several others declined.Teaching Innovation at Dartmouth:Scott transitioned to teaching at Dartmouth and designed a course on leading disruptive change.He also teaches courses on horizon scanning and AI in consultative decision-making.The idea for teaching these courses came from his deep interest in applying Christensen's work and his research in system psychodynamics.Challenges of Disruptive Innovation:Despite understanding how to handle disruptive changes, large organizations still struggle due to human biases and blind spots. The persistence of these challenges led Scott to focus his teaching on navigating disruptive change.Innovation Paradoxes:Scott discussed various paradoxical practices essential for navigating disruptive change, such as "fail to succeed" and "pessimistic optimism." He emphasized the importance of acting before data is entirely clear, a practice he attributes to leaders like Colin Powell.Research and Reading:Scott stays updated by reading academic journals and applying insights to real-world cases.He shared an example of learning from long-lived firms and applying those insights to a case study he is working on.Personal Stories and Interests:Scott shared a personal story about attending a Red Sox game with his son and the significance of a baseball they received. His passion for baseball and family moments adds a personal touch to his professional life.Memorable Quotes:* "The pessimist sees the problem; the optimist creates the solution."* "Act when the data tells you not to."* "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast."Last thoughts: Scott Anthony shared valuable insights on innovation, teaching, and personal anecdotes, highlighting the complexities and paradoxes of navigating disruptive change. His blend of professional expertise and personal stories made for an engaging and informative episode.Listen above, or watch and listen here on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.com/subscribe

In today's environment, innovation is recognized as a critical business practice, but do companies encourage innovation to the fullest? Do business leaders feel secure in allowing ideas to grow and potentially sprout into a completely new organization? In this episode, Dr. Andre LePlume shares insights from his extensive research on spinout ventures explaining how companies can benefit from encouraging employees to form internal corporate ventures and pursue innovative ideas. Based on his book, Spinout-Ventures-Transitioning-Employees-Entrepreneurs, he also expresses his view that the best new companies aren't founded in garages, but rather come from a place of keen knowledge and understanding of the needs in a market. Episode Highlights: - Defining Spinout Ventures: Spinouts are created using knowledge and resources transferred from a parent organization. They can ultimately benefit the company even if the spinout founder creates a new company as it may offer needed services. - Encouraging Innovation: Andre points out the need for businesses to create an innovative culture, allowing employees the freedom to explore and develop new ideas internally and externally. - Success in Spinouts - These founders typically have greater experience, are more knowledgeable, and have positive support systems compared to other founders. - Case Study - Zoom: Zoom emerged as a successful spinout from Cisco, highlighting the potential of spinouts to revolutionize industries. - Navigating Legal Challenges: He notes the evolving legal landscape around non-competes and intellectual property, and how businesses can manage these issues to encourage spinouts. - Recommended Reading: "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton Christensen; "Crossing the Chasm" by Geoffrey Moore; and "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel. Dr. Andre Laplume is a co-author of Spinout-Ventures-Transitioning-Employees-Entrepreneurs. Andre is a Full Professor in Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Ted Rogers School of Management, which is part of Toronto Metropolitan University. Laplume researches the intersections where new entrants and incumbent firms meet to break down the barriers facing entrepreneurs while helping managers deal with entrepreneurial ambitions in their organizations. His research has appeared in top journals like Human Relations, Journal of International Business Studies, and Journal of Business Research, among others. He received his PhD in Management from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, and spent seven years at Michigan Tech, teaching in its MBA program. Earlier, Laplume was a business and information technology consultant, helping clients integrate businesses and automate units. He is a frequent judge at entrepreneurship pitch competitions and an experienced entrepreneur, having launched a startup while in Michigan. Connect with Andre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-laplume-90639433/ Book: Spinout Ventures: Transitioning Employees Entrepreneurs can be found on Amazon Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO #spinout #innovation #CEO #AI #Tech #Enterprise #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Innovation and disruption aren't just for organizations. According to Whitney Johnson, we can find new possibilities for personal and professional growth — by disrupting ourselves.As an executive coach, author, and podcaster, Johnson teaches people how to level up their lives and careers through the power of personal disruption. Her book, Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work, reveals how shaking things up enables us to break free of the constraints we might not even know we're imposing on ourselves. “Personal disruption [is] a process of deliberate self-innovation; a decision to step back from who you are to slingshot into who you can be,” she explains.In this Think Fast, Talk Smart episode with host Matt Abrahams, Johnson offers strategies for tailoring messages to different audiences, reveals the key ingredients for successful communication, and explains how disrupting yourself can open new doors and help you reach your full potential.Episode Reference Links:Whitney Johnson: Website Whitney's Books: Website Whitney's Podcast: Disrupt Yourself Podcast Lindsay McMahon's Podcast: All Ears English Podcast Clayton Christensen's Book: The Innovator's DilemmaEp.118 Maximizing You Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want YouTube / Website Ep.138 Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication YouTube / WebsiteConnect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> thinkfast@stanford.eduEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn Page, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInStanford GSB >>> LinkedIn & TwitterChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHost Matt Abrahams introduces Whitney Johnson, keynote speaker and executive coach.(00:01:25) The Concept of DisruptionThe definition of disruption, and the benefits of personal disruption and self-innovation.(00:02:48) Identifying and Leveraging Distinctive StrengthsHow to identify distinctive strengths through observing frustrations, listening to compliments, and valuing inherent skills.(00:06:11) The S Curve of LearningThe S curve model, its stages, and how it relates to personal and organizational growth.(00:11:56) Tenacity and Tolerance in Personal DisruptionThe importance of tenacity, and the ability to tolerate ambiguity and failure during the disruptive process.(00:13:35) Encouraging Disruptive Ideas in OrganizationsStrategies for leaders to foster a culture that encourages disruptive ideas and constructive dialogue within teams.(00:17:00) The Final Three QuestionsWhitney shares how she tailors her communication for varying audiences, a communicator she admires, and her recipe for successful communication.(00:22:30) Conclusion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitney Johnson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, a world-class leadership development company that helps organizations operationalize a growth mindset in their leaders and teams. Under Johnson's leadership, Disruption Advisors has been an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, where they leverage Johnson's powerful S Curve model to give leaders and their people a shared language to create positive change across an organization. Thinkers50 named Johnson as one of the top 10 leading business thinkers in the world in 2021, a top 200 female founder by Inc. Magazine in 2023, and in 2020 she was a Top Voice on LinkedIn where she has 1.8 million followers. A co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard's Clayton Christensen, and an award-winning stock analyst on Wall Street, she now applies her understanding of momentum and growth in stocks to people. Whitney is a WSJ, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author and host of the popular Disrupt Yourself podcast. Listen to the Business English Podcast to get tips on vocabulary, presentations, meetings in English, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices