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Kian Gohar is a futurist, AI researcher, and Founder/CEO of Geolab, a research lab helping organizations build the next frontier of Human-AI collaboration through training and strategy.A former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, Kian has coached the leadership teams of dozens of Fortune 500 companies on AI, innovation, and the Future of Work.His latest research on Human-AI collaboration has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal.In 2022, he co-wrote the bestselling book “Competing in the New World of Work”, published by Harvard Business Review and translated into 7 languages.He's a graduate of the Harvard Business School and serves on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.2024 has been an incredible year for learning and growth, and as we head into 2025, there's no better time to reflect on the skills and strategies that can shape our communication and careers. In this special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams takes us through ten standout lessons from the past year. These aren't just ideas to remember — they're practices to evolve with. From Priya Parker's insights on generous authority to Huggy Rao's call to cut through jargon monoxide, each concept highlights how small shifts in mindset and behavior can lead to big transformations. With actionable advice and real-world examples, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you Think Fast, Talk Smart, and communicate better in the year ahead.Thank you to our Sponsor Superhuman for offering the TFTS community one month free.Episode Reference Links:Ep.174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings Into Meaningful MomentsEp.164 Using "Pre-suasion" to Influence OthersEp.158 Hope for Cynics: Building Trusting Relationships through CommunicationEp.156 Creative Communication: How Our Design Choices Illustrate Our ValuesEp.148 Conviction and Compassion: How to Have Hard ConversationsEp.142 Power and Persuasion: Live Insights from Stanford ExpertsEp.137 When Words Aren't Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal CommunicationEp.138 Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better CommunicationEp.134 How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AIEp.131 Friction Fixing: How to Use Obstacles to Your Advantage          Ep.120 A Few of Matt's Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:23) - Priya Parker: Gatherings And Generous Authority (04:29) - Robert Cialdini: Pre-Suasion (06:15) - Jamil Zaki: Trust Loudly (07:28) - Scott Dorley: Design Your Environment (09:54) - Irv Grousbeck: Brevity Conveys Conviction (11:23) - Michele Gelfand: Mind Your Metaphors (12:53) - Dana Carney: Take Space With Words (14:23) - Julia Minson: Use Hear When In Conflict (16:59) - Jeremy Utley And Kian Gohar: How To Chat With Bots (18:38) - Huggy Rao: Avoid Jargon Monoxide (20:44) - Conclusion ********Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.Take advantage of our Sponsor offer from Superhuman

Kian Gohar discusses his new research into human-AI collaboration. Listen as we explore ways to use AI to improve human creativity and decision-making. Kian is he founder and CEO of Geolab and a member of the board of directors for the transformational leadership council. He is a former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University and you've seen his work in places like CNBC, NPR and Axios. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Kian Gohar discusses new research into human-AI collaboration. Listen as we explore ways to use AI to improve human creativity and decision-making. Kian is founder and CEO of Geolab and a member of the board of directors for the transformational leadership council. He is former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University and you've seen his work in places like CNBC, NPR and Axios. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

This week on episode 357, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Jeremy Utley, Author of Ideaflow, Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO at Geolab and Chris Deaver, Co-author of Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

Leveraging AI to unlock new levels of creativity and communication innovationJoin Matt Abrahams with creativity and innovation experts Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar to explore the transformative potential of AI in the realms of creativity and problem-solving. If you treat artificial intelligence like an oracle, you'll likely be disappointed. But if you treat it like a teammate, Utley and Gohar say you'll be surprised just how helpful a collaborator it can be.Utley, an adjunct professor at the Stanford d.school, and Gohar, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist, have researched how teams can integrate AI into existing workflows to generate more creative ideas and streamline problem-solving. As they've found, large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can be powerful tools for innovation. But without knowing how to implement them, “Most teams leave the vast majority of their innovation potential on the table,” Utley says. In a new white paper, he and Gohar illuminate the path teams can take to use generative AI as a “conversation partner” and transform their brainstorming efforts as a result.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Utley and Gohar discuss how innovators can stop viewing AI as a magic 8-ball, and start treating it as a companion — one ready to roll up its sleeves and dig deep for new ideas.Think Fast, Talk Smart is a podcast produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business. Each episode provides concrete, easy-to-implement tools and techniques to help you hone and enhance your communication skills.Episode Reference Links:Jeremy Utley: WebsiteJeremy's book: IdeaflowKian Gohar: Website + GeolabKian's book: Competing In The New World Of WorkFIXITHBR article by Jeremy and Kian: Don't Let Gen AI Limit Your Team's CreativityEp.70 - Keep 'Em Coming: Why Your First Ideas Aren't Always the Best: YouTube / Website Ep.77 - Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered the Chat: YouTube / Website Communicators Kian admires:Peggy Noonan + Declarations at The Wall Street Journal Sam Horn + Tongue Fu!: How to Deflect, Disarm, and Defuse Any Verbal ConflictConnect: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) Introduction to Utley & GoharMatt Abrahams introduces guests Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar, and their respective books.(00:01:02) Motivation Behind the Study on AI's ImpactAI's impact on creativity and problem-solving, including an experiment involving human ideation with and without AI assistance.(00:03:32) Research Findings on AI and InnovationSpecific practices to effectively use AI in teams for idea generation and the counterintuitive feelings associated with AI-assisted work.(00:04:37) The Counterintuitive Nature of AI AssistanceWhy teams that used AI effectively felt worse about their work, and the importance of adjusting work processes to incorporate AI as a collaborative tool.(00:07:59) The FIXIT Methodology for AI CollaborationThe FIXIT methodology, a five-step process to enhance collaboration with AI.(00:12:29) Enhancing Conversations with AIImproving conversations with AI, including using audio messages for interaction and exploring different large language models for varied inputs.(00:17:45) The Final Three QuestionsJeremy Utley offers a starting point for individuals new to ChatGPT, and Kian Gohar shares two communicators he admires and his three ingredients for successful communication.(00:22:57) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas with AI.Co-production with  David McRaney's podcast You Are Not So Smart Including:Jeremy Utley Kian Gohar Henrik Werdelin For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelinJeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show producer: Natja Rosner (nat@dreamingincolors.com)

Jeremy Utley, Kian Gohar, and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT. Based on their research, Utley and Gohar created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation which they call FIXIT.FIXITBeyond the PromptD-SchoolJeremy Utley's WebsiteKian Gohan's WebsiteHenrik Werdelin's WebsiteHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterShow NotesNewsletterPatreon

Join the Idudes and Kian Gohar for an informative yet engaging episode that takes you on a journey of exploring the pivotal role of effective communication with AI in the ever-evolving technological landscape. The hosts and their guest, emphasize the significance of honing human-centric skills like problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and curiosity, stressing that the future success of businesses hinges on mastering these qualities. The episode also features a captivating travel story by Kian, where he recalls his expedition to both North and South Korea and talks about the universal human desires that unite people across different places.The discussion touches on the dynamic nature of the insurance industry, the impact of technology on traditional corporate structures, and the need for companies to navigate the intersection of AI and human skills.

Join the Idudes and Kian Gohar for an informative yet engaging episode that takes you on a journey of exploring the pivotal role of effective communication with AI in the ever-evolving technological landscape. The hosts and their guest, emphasize the significance of honing human-centric skills like problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and curiosity, stressing that the future success of businesses hinges on mastering these qualities. The episode also features a captivating travel story by Kian, where he recalls his expedition to both North and South Korea and talks about the universal human desires that unite people across different places.The discussion touches on the dynamic nature of the insurance industry, the impact of technology on traditional corporate structures, and the need for companies to navigate the intersection of AI and human skills.

Today I have an extraordinary guest joining me, someone I'm proud to call a dear friend in the world of transformation and leadership. Kian Gohar is a visionary futurist, a best-selling author, and a key member of the transformational leadership council, which is a gathering of about 150 people who started as leaders in the transformational space and are now making a huge difference in the world. As a former executive director of the XPrize Foundation and a faculty member at Singularity University, Kian has a wealth of experience in innovation and cutting-edge technologies. He is also the founder and CEO of Geolab, a well-respected leadership development firm.   Kian has extensive experience with helping organizations tackle complex challenges and his work includes having made a profound impact on the leadership teams of numerous Fortune 500 companies, guiding them towards a future-focused approach that embraces change and opportunity.  He is simply a wellspring of knowledge which is beautifully reflected in his recently co-authored best-selling book, Competing In The New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi, which focuses on how to become and stay competitive in the new post-pandemic workforce.    In today's episode, I had the opportunity to dive further into Kian's latest research on Generative AI, and its potential to augment human creativity and transform team collaboration. Tune in to Episode 9 of The Jack Canfield Podcast to begin learning to love change, reorient your mindset to think of change as an opportunity rather than a threat and begin asking the question: How can I start experimenting with AI to approach problem-solving from a future-focused perspective?   In this episode, you will learn about:   Harnessing Change: Hear Kian share how overcoming his disruptive upbringing helped shape the work he's doing (2:45) The Bionic Age: Learn about generative AI and its commercial potential (5:52)  Reinventing Workflow: Kian provides a simple five-step process for using Ai to problem-solve and ideate (13:58)  Reimagined Leadership: Challenged and opportunities presented by AI that are reshaping the future of leadership (19:36)  Collaborative Consciousness: Exploring a whole new world of creativity (23:52)  Becoming Future Proof: Learn the logical fallacy that can help you lean into change ahead of the game (29:11)  Remaining An Asset: Guidance for becoming more adaptable at the team and organizational level (32:16)  The Innovation Gym: A breakdown of the training process for teams working with Kian (37:33)  The Bigger Picture: Using Generative AI to address global issues and guidance for integrating these tools (40:29)   Connect with Kian:  Geolab Website  Linkedin   Let's Connect: Jack Canfield Podcast Website  Instagram Facebook YouTube Linked-In Submit your questions, feedback, topic suggestions, and future guest requests directly to Jack, here!

The following is a conversation between Kian Gohar, CEO of Geolab & Co-author of Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,  and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Working in a new world after cultural, political, social, or economic upheaval requires new skills. Kian Gohar and host Paul Scheele discuss the principles and practices that help you adapt and succeed in this episode of the MINDTRX podcast. Kian Gohar is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist and inspires organizations to build exponential teams to thrive in the new world of work. He is the founder of Geolab, an innovation research and leadership development firm. His latest book is “Competing in the New World of Work.” Learn more and connect with Kian at www.Kian.is and www.LinkedIn.com/in/KianGohar. Paul Scheele, PhD, is an acclaimed innovator within the fields of neuro-linguistic programming, whole mind learning, preconscious processing, hypnosis, and accelerated learning. As co-founder of Learning Strategies, he has designed and developed over one hundred programs to stimulate personal and professional success, including the Paraliminals on the MINDTRX app. Others include “PhotoReading at 25,000 words a minute,” “Genius Code,” “Abundance for Life,” and “Future Mapping.” Paul guides people to meet critical challenges in their own lives and those facing the world. And he helps them achieve extraordinary results in their relationships, work, finances, health, and spiritual well-being. He is the author of “PhotoReading,” “Natural Brilliance,” and “Drop Into Genius.” Learn more about Paul at www.LearningStrategies.com, www.MINDTRX.com, www.YouTube.com/LearningStrategies, and www.Facebook.com/LearningStrategies. To comment or ask a question about this episode please go to our channel on YouTube at https://youtu.be/JE_qyb5IyAQ.

This episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kian Gohar ‘98, who is currently the Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and a best-selling author of “Competing in the New World of Work” after Graduating from Northwestern with Majors in History and Political Science. Kian shares stories about a Great Teacher, Working During College, Choir, Learning Skills, His First Job After Graduating, Participating in Fellowships, Deciding Between Different Post-Grad Options, Working at a Development Firm, His Book, Working During the Pandemic, Focusing on Key Tasks, and more! Timestamps: 00:45: Studies and Student Experience at Northwestern 3:30: Skills Learned from Extracurriculars 5:55: First Job After Graduation 8:05: Experience With Fellowships 11:30: Working at Geo-Lab 14:15: The Hybrid World of Work 17:45: How to Thrive in a World of Uncertainty 21:35: Teaching, Training, and Writing 27:00: Future Challenges and Goals 28:30: Networking

On today's episode of The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld invites Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO of Geolab, to discuss the bionic age and how to utilize foresight to plan different scenarios and future-proof your business. Geolab has partnered with organizations like NASA, Google, the XPRIZE Foundation, and Harvard to help their teams create frameworks to work more strategically. During the conversation the two also touch on the power of AI in your software stack, crowdsourcing customer ideas in the innovation sphere, and the concept of "teaming out."Key Takeaways: [00:11 - 03:16] Meet Kian and Geolabs[03:17 - 05:04] The bionic age and what that means to Kian[05:04 - 07:13] Taking the humans out of dehumanized work, and the pandemic as an accelerator[07:13 - 09:06] Virtual training and the benefits to hybrid approaches in learning[09:11 - 11:07] How the metaverse and online training could reduce global carbon footprints[11:08 - 12:57] Pushing the edges of industries, and influencing others to follow[12:58 - 15:19] Utilizing foresight in different contexts of growing a company[15:20 - 17:19] Using foresight can create better commitment to problem solving long term[17:19 - 18:46] Highlighting the San Jose Sharks and how it used foresight to plan out reactions to different scenarios[18:47 - 20:24] How Kian and Geolabs help facilitate scenario planning[20:26 - 23:06] Frameworks for encouraging how you show up to work more strategically[23:12 - 25:03] Why teams struggled to communicate during the pandemic despite software solutions[25:24 - 26:49] The employee experience and making collaboration more seamless[26:49 - 28:52] Resilience and wellness, and being vulnerable[28:52 - 32:04] The power of AI in the stack[32:07 - 35:00] Embracing diversity and creating a sense of belonging[35:01 - 37:13] Crowdsourcing and bringing key customers into the innovation sphere[37:14 - 38:47] What "teaming out" means[39:03 - 43:05] "Teaming out" and collaborating with small businesses and smaller ecosystems[43:20 - 45:13] Crowdsourcing ideas to solve problems isn't new [45:14 - 47:52] Shifting mindsets, ownership and responsibility, and time and resources[47:55 - 48:42] Hustle culture and accepting working differently

In these fast-paced times that we live in, the key to keeping your organization standing is team resilience. Kian Gohar is a futurist who inspires organizations to harness the power of possibility and innovation to build transformative futures. He is the founder of Geolab, an innovation research, coaching, and leadership development firm. In this episode, he chats with host Adam Markel to expound on team resilience and how leaders and managers can instill this within their organizations. The two also discuss how this plays into creating high-performance teams and why recovery periods are a necessity. Kian also touches on the skill of foresight in staying resilient amidst uncertainty and shares different practices that will help businesses develop this skill to pivot faster and better during crises. There are plenty of gold nuggets you won't want to miss in today's episode. Stay tuned to learn more about the leader's role in creating a resilient high-performing team.Show Notes:00:00 Introduction01:21 What's not in Kian's bio02:50 Defining resilience06:57 Individual vs team resilience13:26 Taking responsibility for each other in a team21:06 Asking the right question matters23:27 High-performing teams and recovery for resilience27:07 Relationship between uncertainty and resilience28:12 The skill of foresight31:20 Practicing foresight and adaptability47:18 Emotional and psychological safety in a team40:21 Growing in resilience virtually as a team46:05 Closing Thoughts

Hybrid work. Quiet quitting. The eternally delayed return to the office. It's increasingly apparent that work is not going to revert to some imagined pre-Covid normal. The frictions are often inter-generational. Guests: Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, Substack's "Where's Your Ed At?" ; and Kian Gohar, co-author of Competing in the New World of Work.

Welcome to an episode with a sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian Gohar. Get Kian's book here: https://amzn.to/3wdoonJ Many organizations have been caught flat-footed by disruptive changes – especially in the pandemic era – which has forced a lot of businesses to rethink their priorities to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world. Having the ability to identify trends that allow organizations to leverage potential threats and changes in the future will turn into great opportunities. But many organizations don't think this way and instead focus on what there is today and react to the changes later. In this episode, we discussed with Kian the key things that the pandemic taught us individually and as an organization. He spoke about the mindset and best practices of leaders and teams who were able to keep up, adapt, and remain competitive and advantageous during disruptions and continuous change. Kian also pointed out the key steps that leaders and organizations need to take and implement to build a competitive and thriving business. Kian Gohar is the CEO of innovation advisory firm Geolab and the former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University. Kian has coached the C-suite of over 50 companies in the Fortune 500 and regularly keynotes, facilitates, and emcees major business conferences like the World Economic Forum, SXSW, the Tokyo Motor Show, and many others. His research on the Future of Work and innovation has been featured on CNBC, Axios, HBR, and other media. He inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. He coaches entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders to make their impossible, possible. He is the co-author of Competing in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi, published by Harvard Business Review in 2022, which is based on a global research project with 2,000+ global leaders to reveal the best leadership practices that helped the most successful teams thrive in the pandemic, and is a roadmap for any team at any organization to future-proof their way to success in the post-pandemic era. He is passionate about the intersection of innovation and impact, and his career spans venture capital, academia, and startups around the world. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council. Get Kian's book here: Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest. Kian Gohar & Keith Ferrazzi: https://amzn.to/3wdoonJ Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Kian Gohar is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist who and inspires organizations to build exponential teams to thrive in a world of hybrid work. He is Founder of Geolab, an innovation research and leadership development firm. Kian is co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book “Competing in the New World of Work” published by Harvard Business Review in 2022 with Keith Ferrazzi. A former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, Kian has coached the leadership teams of dozens of Fortune500 companies on innovation, leadership and the future of work. Kian has been featured widely in global media and is a sought-after keynote speaker for marquee events globally. He's a graduate of the Harvard Business School and can be found on social media @fromthekgb. Website: www.leadersguide.org  Dawson and Kian enjoy a fun engaging conversation. Quote from Dawson: "Kian is a truly remarkable human being." You can find Dawson at: http://dawsongift.com/ #newworldofwork #leadership #eft #eftuniverse #mindtomatter #blissbrain   

There are several principles for running a successful business and some of them are beneficial in their own right. However, certain common characteristics can be recognized in businesses that flourish and survive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing world. To those who help organizations expand and grow, words like creativity, flexibility, leadership, and luck are constantly at the forefront. However, our guest in today's episode has written a book that provides business leaders with four key categories to propel their business forward, win over their competitors, and embrace an evolving workforce.   Listen to this podcast as Michael Kurland interviews Kian Gohar, an author and the founder of Geolab, an innovative research and training organization that empowers leaders through coaching with strategy and design. Kian discusses his background as well as his passion for kitesurfing. He discusses his involvement with the X Prize Foundation and his favorite projects over the previous several years, specifically creating an avatar to clean up nuclear power plant disasters. He also talks about his book, Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest and how it may help business owners prosper and grow in this ever-changing economy.   Key Takeaways Kian's background and interest in kite surfing Kian's affiliation with X Prize Foundation and his favorite X Prize projects Kian's journey and learnings that lead to his book The four must-have categories of a business to thrive in a constantly changing world The future of businesses using the radical adaptability muscle   Quotes I've spent my whole life as an innovator, first as an entrepreneur, then as a venture capitalist, and now as the CEO of a business that helps people and executive teams learn about the future and get better at it. - Kian   I'm a mission-driven person. As a result, I wanted to combine my skills as an entrepreneur and develop businesses attempting to tackle global challenges. - Kian   We're also going towards an economy with fewer centralized platforms over the next decade, which is another major development. And what this means is that people will be able to connect, transact, and communicate more directly with one another. – Kian   I can tell you from my point of view, what made us successful during the pandemic and over the past eight years that we've been in business is having foresight. We've never had the mentality of “we've always done it this way.” - Mike   Books, Techs, and Website Mentioned in The Episode   BOOK: Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest  Find it Here: https://www.geolab.com/get-book https://www.amazon.com/Competing-New-World-Work-Adaptability/dp/1647821959   SPECIAL MENTIONS: Xprize Foundation - https://www.xprize.org/ Stanford Research Institute - https://www.sri.com/   Featured in this Episode Kian Gohar  Author, Founder, and CEO of Geo Lab Profile: https://www.kian.is/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fromthekgb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthekgb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiangohar Website: https://www.geolab.com/   Michael Kurland CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc.,  Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekurland Website: www.branded-group.com   A Word from Our Host Thank you for tuning in. I hope that today's episode inspired you to become a purpose-driven leader in your career or your community. There's no doubt that when we lead with purpose, we can change lives. If you enjoyed today's show, I'd be grateful if you would take a moment to rate us on your preferred listening platform to learn more about Branded Group's BeBetter experience and how we provide industry-leading on-demand facility maintenance, construction management, and special project implementation. Visit us at www.branded-group.com. Be sure to follow us on social media, and you can also reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. Until next time, be better.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Guest introduction and background 06:30 Kian on his stories about kite surfing 08:39 Kian on marching to the tune of his drum 10:39 Favorite projects with X Prize foundation  13:27 Possibilities in the new bionic age  16:00 Kian's research project that lead to his book 20:00 The Radical Adaptability Muscle: Four key categories 22:43 Case example of foresight: cannabis retail 27:34 The future using Radical Adaptability 30:51 Conclusion   This podcast was produced by Heartcast Media.

Fewer than 15% of larger organizations reinvented their work because of the pandemic. They learned they could get by and did the same "work" remotely. Keith Ferrazzi joins Kevin to discuss his research looking at the innovations that emerged during the pandemic. Leaders need to understand the risks and opportunities that need attention today to stay competitive. Key Points In this episode, Keith Ferrazzi shares how he thinks the pandemic changed the way we work.  He discusses the importance of active foresight. He highlights the Lego block workforce. He talks about mental health and resilience from both an individual and team standpoint. Meet Keith Name: Keith Ferrazzi  His Story: Keith Ferrazzi is the author of COMPETING IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest with Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich. He is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and The Greenlight Research Institute, where he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals and transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. Worth Mentioning: 

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 238, an episode with a sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian Gohar. Many organizations have been caught flat-footed by disruptive changes – especially in the pandemic era – which has forced a lot of businesses to rethink their priorities to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world. Having the ability to identify trends that allow organizations to leverage potential threats and changes in the future will turn into great opportunities. But many organizations don't think this way and instead focus on what there is today and react to the changes later. In this episode, we discussed with Kian the key things that the pandemic taught us individually and as an organization. He spoke about the mindset and best practices of leaders and teams who were able to keep up, adapt, and remain competitive and advantageous during disruptions and continuous change. Kian also pointed out the key steps that leaders and organizations need to take and implement to build a competitive and thriving business. Kian Gohar is the CEO of innovation advisory firm Geolab and the former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University. Kian has coached the C-suite of over 50 companies in the Fortune 500 and regularly keynotes, facilitates, and emcees major business conferences like the World Economic Forum, SXSW, the Tokyo Motor Show, and many others. His research on the Future of Work and innovation has been featured on CNBC, Axios, HBR, and other media. He inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. He coaches entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders to make their impossible, possible. He is the co-author of Competing in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi, published by Harvard Business Review in 2022, which is based on a global research project with 2,000+ global leaders to reveal the best leadership practices that helped the most successful teams thrive in the pandemic, and is a roadmap for any team at any organization to future-proof their way to success in the post-pandemic era. He is passionate about the intersection of innovation and impact, and his career spans venture capital, academia, and startups around the world. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council. Get Kian's book here: Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest. Kian Gohar & Keith Ferrazzi Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Kian Gohar is the founder of Geolab, an innovation research and training firm empowering leaders through coaching, strategy, and design. He helps inspire the world's leading organizations to harness disruptive trends transforming industry in the next decade and beyond. He is the co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work.” As a historian and a futurist, he shares his thoughts and insights on the present and future trends with remote work and digitalization.     Key Takeaways [1:50] Kian has never had a job he applied for. He has been unsuccessful at every job application he has had. [3:40] Talking about Kian's book, Competing in the New World of Work, Kian shares why radical adaptability is different today than ever before. [5:05] Adaptability is reactive whereas Radical Adaptability is proactive. Kian explains what this means. [7:30] Kian talks about being agile as one of the four leadership traits that they discovered that most successful teams have. He shares some examples to show how this helps balance action and patience. [9:15] Jan shares his own experience with agile teams and how they're not really agile. Kian explains how it can work on an organizational leadership level to support experimentation. [10:55] Kian shares some tips on how to structure and incentivize organizations with radical aspirations. He shares some examples from companies that were able to really innovate boldly. [13:20] Successful companies create a culture where employees feel psychological safety despite failures. [15:50] Kian thinks the present is not an enigma. He wants to attain a balance between gratitude for the present moment and hope for the future. [18:20] History doesn't repeat itself but it does rhyme. Kian shares how you can use lessons from the past to gain foresight. [20:50] Having the right mindset is the most important thing we can focus on because it influences all of our actions. Kian shares some examples to explain further. [23:10] We always thought that meetings are the starting point for collaboration and innovation but Kian realized that is not true at all. He talks about asynchronous collaboration to explain why. [25:40] Jan asks Kian if there is any room for compromise for those who don't want to work asynchronously. [27:05] Kian shares what are the outcomes if organizations fail to adapt to these new ways and tools of working. [29:05] As a futurist and historian, Jim asks Kian for his thoughts about the expansion and contraction of location and geography with organizations. [31:10] This new remote or digital-first world will allow a lot of jobs and tasks to be done from anywhere. Kian shares further his insights into future trends. [32:25] Helping other people move outside of expensive cities can also help reduce inequalities that we face and internal social tensions in society. [33:35] Humans are social animals but there is a space and time for that physical connection. Kian talks about the hybrid model and how this can be more acceptable to the younger generation. [35:30] It's really critical for leaders to think purposefully about how we design incentives and culture because it has a huge impact on people. [37:50] Zooming in vs. remming in. Kian shares what that means and his thoughts on future trends. [39:30] Listener challenge: Think about how you want to build a community that creates a differentiation between yours and others despite the democratization of technology.   Quotable Quotes “I've been unsuccessful for every job application I've ever had. I had to create my own path and career over the last twenty years.” “Somebody told me earlier that entrepreneurship is not a career, it is something that you go from opportunity to opportunity and think of it that way.” “When we think about radical adaptability, it is predictive, proactive, and progressive. It's a guide for anticipating change and being ahead of the curve rather than having to react to something.” “Resilience isn't about the exact moment now, it's about how you build the energy to be able to not be on the current hill that you are on but rather to make the next hill you're climbing easier.” “History doesn't repeat itself but it does rhyme.” “We work remotely and I've never accomplished more than working in this asynchronous collaboration way.”   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Kian.is Kian on LinkedIn Kian on Twitter Grab Kian's book: Competing in the New World of Work  

As mask mandates and other COVID prevention measures ease across the country, companies are planning how they will bring their employees back into the office.But in the two years since millions of Americans began working remotely, the entire world of work has changed. And it's not going back to the way it was. In this episode, we speak to Kian Gohar, co-author of the new book, Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest, about some of the biggest challenges and questions facing employers in this new work landscape: from effective hybrid work models, to the software and tools that can help companies succeed, and harnessing the work styles and values of Gen Z. 

Kian Gohar shares 3 keys to success in a hybrid work environment and how to use them to build a better BNI chapter.

Keith Ferrazzi: Competing in the New World of Work Keith Ferrazzi is the founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a management consulting and coaching company that works to transform many of the largest organizations and governments in the world. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Keith rose to become the youngest chief marketing officer of a Fortune 500 company during his career at Deloitte and later became CMO and head of sales at Starwood Hotels. He has contributed to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal and is The New York Times number one bestselling author of Who's Got Your Back, Never Eat Alone, and Leading Without Authority. He is the co-author with Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich of Competing in the New World of Work*. In this conversation, Keith and I discuss what his team and him have learned from the most resilient teams they've supported. We explore some of the most useful strategies to build a more resilient team and highlight key actions that will help leaders and teams through challenging times. Key Points Resilient teams have compassion and empathy for each other. They show care through both success and failure. Humility is the ability to ask for help. Resilient teams have a culture that supports and encourages this. Many leaders espouse candor for their teams, but far less actually have teams with candor. Resilient teams speak truth — and it's up to leaders to show them the way. Resourceful teams develop solutions at a higher velocity. They use systems and structures to move past challenges and doubts more quickly. Resources Mentioned Competing in the New World of Work* by Keith Ferrazzi, Kian Gohar, and Noel Weyrich 7 Strategies to Build a More Resilient Team* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How Great Teams Find Purpose, with David Burkus (episode 481) Leadership Means You Go First, with Keith Ferrazzi (episode 488) How to Engage Remote Teams, with Tsedal Neeley (episode 537) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Kian Gohar discusses the book "Competing in the New World of Work" and how radical adaptability separates the best performing companies from the rest. Co-authored with best-selling author, Keith Ferrazzi, and based on research conducted with Harvard, the book provides a blueprint leaders can use to stay competitive in the future. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?  

Kian Gohar is a strategist & co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work.” He coaches executives on team leadership, innovation and transformation.  Kian is Founder and CEO of Geolab.A sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. He coaches entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to make their impossible, impossible. Ross and Kian talk about innovation, creating jobs, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startups, knocking on doors, coaching, lockdowns, adapting work, transforming, companies and not doing enough. The pair also discuss the Burning Man Festival, survival, thriving, re-energising, overcoming obstacles, going back to the office, change, transformation, pushing boundaries, surviving, growth and adapting your kids. Timestamps:01:16 Kian's background06:13 Kian's book “Competing in the New World of Work”09:33 Radical Adaptability09:33 Mitigating the chances of messing up19:04 Gauging team members23:02 Four key attributes of leaders to help thrive - Foresight, Collaboration,  Agility and Resilience, 31:16 Challenges of applying experimentation37:19 What made Kian so adaptable45:42 Kian's personal note on changeConnect with Kian:TwitterLinkedInBookGeolab Connect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation 

The pandemic completely shifted the nature of how we work. The abrupt changes brought by the pandemic either destroyed companies or forced them to radically adapt. In this episode, Julian speaks with Kian Gohar about the leadership principles, culture changes, and new rules of work that are required to thrive in this new age. ❓ Who is Kian? Kian Gohar inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems.

Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan on KMET 1490 AM / ABC News Radio.  In this segment- Caring for Yourself & Your Team- Dr. Foojan shares the Tip of the Week about needing and deserving guilt-free breaks. Dr. Foojan chats with Jamie Lerner, co-author of the book The Ever-Loving Essence of You, can put a fresh spin on just about anything that anyone throws her way. Jamie talks about the art of allowing personal responsibility. www.jamie-lerner.com . The latest research is shared with you regarding allowing autonomy in the team to create great productivity and customer satisfaction leading to our next guest Kian Gohar who inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. A former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, Kian has coached the leadership teams of dozens of Fortune 500 companies. He is a sought-after public speaker on innovation, a Ted Speaker, and has been featured on CNBC, NPR and Axions. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School. He is the co-author of “Competing in the new world of work – how radical adaptability separates the best from the rest”. @fromthekgb - www.radicallyadapt.com Check out my website: www.foojanzeine.com Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine ) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...)