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Three Idiots, Five StarsThe U-Save Car Rental ScamJay, Chris and Ben laugh about Christ in the comments section, Ben getting ripped off by Priceline and U-Save car rental while dodging way worse bullets, Chinese whispers and Game of Thrones view of The Elites vs The Small Folk
2026-02-1857 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsThe Dream Of Second PlaceJay, Chris and Ben discuss the advantages of being the runner-up on reality TV shows like The Bachelor, particularly in terms of long-term success and exposure compared to the winner. Jason shares his recent positive experience presenting a technology product in Florida, the group then explores the concept of "mastery syndrome" versus imposter syndrome, with Ben and Chris sharing their experiences of feeling overconfident in their abilities versus questioning their worth. Plus a discussion about how philosophy departments have evolved, particularly in how they teach philosophy of mind in relation to AI.
2026-02-0457 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsA Trail of VomitBen, Jay and Chris laugh about how Jay got caught drinking his freshman year of college, young socialites working internships, giant spacesuits to protect your skin, how Lauren Conrad saved the day for Jay and accidentally leaving the party with Paris Hilton.
2026-01-1652 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsCorporate Rage ChrisJay, Chris and Ben reuinte to discuss teacher's pet energy, Chris's corporate rage, Jay's dream and some old school Nintendo games.
2025-10-2737 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsThe Deep SighJay and Ben discuss Ben's LA trip, NES games, an NYC conspiracy theory and Jay's dreams of retirement.
2025-10-2024 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsAwkward EjectionJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld discuss how to leave a conversation, the WWE doing Wrestlemani in Saudi Arabia and Ben's relationship issue of the week involving jam and "dude!"
2025-09-291h 10
Three Idiots, Five StarsEighth Rehab Is The CharmJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld talk about Ben's recent TV appearance, alcohol addiction and spectrum disorders and childhood trauma.
2025-08-0456 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsFueled By Cocaine and Fig NewtonsChris, Jay and comedian Ben Rosenfeld talk about CEO pay disparity, the death of Hulk Hogan and Ben performing more comedy in Russian.
2025-07-2859 min
Three Idiots, Five Stars75 Dollars In Child SupportChris tells Jay and comedian Ben Rosenfeld about the one time he met his dad as an adult, Ben shares about his own relative's secret family and then they end with more WWE talk.
2025-07-2153 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsThe Power-Steering Gym-HackJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld laugh about Ben having a "Bill Lumbar work week", Chris's power steering issues sending him into peak Long Island and manning up about construction and Hadouken fireballs.
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Jay öffnet in dieser Folge sein Tourtagebuch für uns. Am vergangenen Wochenende kämpfte er gegen eine Gewitterfront, einen DJ und den Bürgermeister.
Wie würdet Ihr reagieren, wenn Jemand aus Eurem Freundeskreis seine Nähe zu einer gesichert rechtsextremen Partei vergnügt zur Schau stellt? Ben und Jay stellen sich dieser Fragestellung und formulieren Wege, mit dieser Situation umzugehen.
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2025-06-121h 03
Three Idiots, Five StarsA Good Intro (?)Jay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld joke about the important of a good intro, Chris shares an original joke that impresses Ben with its darkness, the Trump vs Elon breakup and LA vibes.
2025-06-0955 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsDate RateJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld catch up jokingly discuss Ben's idea for improving relationships, teensie resets, Jay's job and Chris's hatred of SNL.
2025-05-0554 min
The Back of the RangeJay Sigel - Remembering a Legend of Amateur GolfIn this episode, we remember one of the true legends of amateur golf, Jay Sigel. Jay lost his battle with cancer on April 19th, 2025. This is a re-airing of the episode that he did with me back in 2019.
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2025-04-2154 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsSir, Sir, You Might Want To Cross, There's A Giant LizardChris, Jay and comedian Ben Rosenfeld talk about a bad snow tubing accident, Jay's giant lizard experience and getting "sir'ed" by teens.
2025-02-1758 min
Talking PerformanceEp 169 - Ben Herring - Rugby Coach, Podcast Host, Author & More!In this conversation, Ben Herring shares his journey from a professional rugby player to a coach, public speaker, and author. He discusses the importance of personal growth, the art of public speaking, and the cultural dynamics within coaching. Herring emphasizes the need for coaches to adapt to the changing landscape of rugby and the significance of building connections with players. He also reflects on the role of head coaches in managing teams and the importance of aligning philosophies across organizations. In this conversation, Ben and Jay discuss the multifaceted nature of coaching, emphasizing the importance of...
2025-02-0259 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsBillionaire Spirit AnimalsJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld discuss Jay's experiences in the LA fires and Ben's big move before getting nostalgic for the PS1 and riffing on tech billionaire oligopolies.
2025-01-201h 00
Three Idiots, Five Stars13 Drink MinimumChris, Jay and comedian Ben Rosenfeld joke about Jay’s stand-up comedy mime opening, the newest most famous Luigi, time travel and a postal service conspiracy involving Big Paper.
2024-12-1657 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsKing Of The NerdsJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld joke about how to use LinkedIn, Jay's new job and the recent US Election.
2024-11-1154 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsJackass McGillicuttyJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld laugh about Ben's trip to LA, dying in debt, performative work with LinkedIn presence and aviation girl.
2024-10-2159 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 48, Episode 571: Guest: Ben Reinberg: Prioritizing the Right Things"When you want it bad enough, you are willing to sacrifice everything around you to become successful."CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies LLC, real estate professional, and the creator of the "I Own It" podcast Ben Reinberg is back for another culture chat. Ben and Jay are digging into some of the things to look for and some of the things to avoid when getting into investing, the importance of diversifying your portfolio, and how prioritizing the things in your life can help you be more successful. Ben is put...
2024-10-0931 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsElbow At D*ck HeightJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld laugh about Chris's pinky fracture, Ben's passive aggressive parenting and the best team to play with in NBA Jam.
2024-09-2348 min
The Back of the RangeJay Seawell - Winning the 2024 Folds of Honor CollegiateMy guest on this episode is Jay Seawell, the Head Coach of the Alabama Men's Golf Team.
We caught up just a few days after the Crimson Tide picked up the team AND individual wins at the 2024 Folds of Honor Collegiate. Great conversation with the 'ol ball coach that you all will enjoy.
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2024-09-1614 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsThe Dirtbag FamilyChris, Jay and comedian Ben Rosenfeld discuss fake suburban dealers, Jay's sobriety and escapisms, the origin of their podcast name, and a conspiracy involving Scooby Doo.
2024-09-091h 05
Three Idiots, Five StarsThe Big Glitter ConspiracyJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld discuss Ben's sketch comedy idea, the prevalence of fake internet reviews, the challenges of balancing work and personal life, their experiences playing the Halo video game series and then delve into the Big Glitter conspiracy.
2024-09-0252 min
Sales Growth Made Simple: For Trade, Construction & Industry LeadersE75: How Jay Hedley Uses Intentional Communication to Build Stronger Sales Teams and Leadership ImpactIn this episode of Stronger Sales Teams, Ben welcomes Jay Hedley. Jay shares his methodology for enhancing performance, efficiency, and growth within teams. Their discussion explores key elements of leadership, team culture, and personal development, offering practical insights for sales leaders and managers seeking to elevate their teams.Jay delves into his work with the champion Fiji Rugby Sevens Team and the high-pressure environment of the Williams Racing Team, drawing parallels to the sales domain. He underscores the significance of intentional communication, structuring team dynamics, and investing in personal development. Throughout the episode, Ben and Jay discuss...
2024-08-0724 min
Three Idiots, Five StarsA Diaper And A DreamJay, Chris and comedian Ben Rosenfeld debate the presidential debates, discuss what we owe our kookie neighbors and micro-landlords and Jay shares his first ever dating story.
2024-07-031h 10
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 36, Episode 422: Guest: Ben Reinberg: Brace For Impact“You want to be that buck stops here. You want to be gold, platinum. You want people to be able to rely on you. You want your word to be your bond. And by doing that, that becomes your brand.” - Ben ReinbergCEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies LLC, real estate professional, and the creator of the "I Own It" podcast Ben Reinberg is making his return to the show today for another go around with Jay. Ben and Jay get into diversifying investments, the pitfalls of investing in real e...
2024-07-0228 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 10, Episode 118: Guest: Ben Reinberg: Second Place Isn't Winning“You start the first third of your career on your back, your second third on your feet, and your last third on your stomach.” - Ben ReinbergOur guest today is a real estate professional and the founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies LLC Ben Reinberg and he is here today to share a little of his knowledge with us today. Ben and Jay are talking real estate, accountability, appreciating the little things, and why a good property management group is worth its weight in gold. Ben has some g...
2023-02-131h 12
The LAN PartyThe Recurring Theme of Jay Missing!Jacob and Ben hop in the LAN Party as Jay is nowhere to be found. Jay's like the Avatar. When the podcast needed him most, he vanished. Just joking but in this episode we go in-depth on the Patriots season and also what we think it going to happen in the coming months with the Franchise. We're going to try and post on socials so be sure to follow us on our socials! Hope you all enjoy!Instagram: @the.lan.partyTiktok: @thelanpartyYoutube: @thelanpartypod
2023-01-121h 06
The LAN PartyJay the Friendly GhostYou know when you text your friend, and he's no where to be found. That's what happened with Jay this week as we tried to schedule the podcast. Enjoy the roasts!
2022-12-111h 05
High Performance AccountantsHow accounting firms can increase their appeal to candidates with Jay OeiIn this episode, Ben interviews CAANZ QLD Careers and Engagement Manager, Jay Oei. Jay is passionate about supporting students transitioning from study to work, and has been working in the early talent space for over 5 years, spending 3 years as a graduate employer at PwC before moving to the BOQ Group.
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Tune in to hear Ben and Jay chat about current high-level trends, the challenges firms face when finding new team members in the i...
2022-12-0834 min
The LAN PartyExamination of Jay's Take on KD and WestbrookThis is a look into a conversation that occurred last night where Jay seems to argue in circles and cannot admit a player is good. Joking, kinda. But real talk, Jay and Jacob went into a discussion about KD and Westbrook and their accomplishments. Ben chimed in here and there but was content to listen to the mayhem that occurred
2022-12-0234 min
A Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE114: Bob Moesta - Learning to Build Through 847 NotebooksBen and Jay welcome back the one and only Bob Moesta for a record 4th episode. Bob is a founding father of Jobs to Be Done theory, CEO of The ReWired Group (which has a great new website) and author of the recently published Learning to Build: 5 Bedrock Skills of Innovators and Entrepreneurs. Hear Bob talk about why he wrote the book, a couple of non-JTBD topics from the book, and what he's focusing on in his remaining 1,890 days. Yes, it's morbid, but it will be explained. And hopefully it's much longer than that.Learn about another of B...
2022-11-2354 min
Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sportsJay Gruden and Joe HouseThe Athletic's Ben Standig is ready to talk about this crazy Commanders week and the Wizards' season-opener in real time. Guests: Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Joe House from "The Ringer." Ben opens the show with the latest news and notes as Taylor Heinicke takes over at quarterback. Then Ben and Jay discuss Washington's QB change, why Kirk Cousins is durable, NFL owners, how to handle the trade deadline (10:58). Then Joe joins Ben -- and they talk while watching the fourth quarter of the Wizards-Pacers game. They discuss their level of optimism, Bradley Beal's usage, what-if the Wizards...
2022-10-201h 42A Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE112: Mona Baset - Translating Marketing, Technology, and InnovationBen & Jay reconnect with a former colleague and friend of innovation, Mona Baset, Vice President, Digital Services at Intermountain Healthcare. During her career prior to Intermountain, Mona has held a variety of leadership positions in marketing and technology at Atrium Health and Bank of America. While at Atrium Health, she participated in the very first cohort of the Innovation Engine's Catalyst Program, a hands-on design thinking course featured in Episode 35: Catalyzing an Environment of Innovation. Today, Mona leads digital engagement strategy and transformation, including the development and implementation of the digital technology road map at one of the country's lea...
2022-09-0742 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE111: Ruth Hartt - An Opera Singer Walks Into a Think Tank and Meets a TheoryBen & Jay dig again into Jobs to Be Done, this time from a fascinating perspective with Ruth Hartt, Chief of Staff to the President at the Christensen Institute and creator of Culture for Hire. Ruth, a former opera singer and vocal teacher, is passionate about bringing customer-centric innovation to arts marketing. Classical music audiences have declined nearly 50% since 1997. Hear how Ruth applies Jobs to Be Done theory to help arts organizations reverse this trend and expand their notion of their audience and how reach them. The Art of Relevance by Nina SimonAll Things Twit...
2022-08-1046 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE110: Talking Jobs to be Done Philosophy with Scott BurlesonBen & Jay have a fun Jobs to Be Done deep dive with Scott Burleson, Senior Vice President at the AIM Institute, a company on a mission to change B2B innovation. Scott is an expert in Outcome-Driven Innovation, with deep product management and innovation experience at John Deere and Strategyn. He is author of The Statue in the Stone: Decoding Customer Motivation with the 48 Laws of Jobs-To-Be-Done Philosophy and co-host the the Product Quest podcast.Hear Scott talk about why he views Jobs to Be Done as a philosophy, why value propositions present us with a paradox, an...
2022-07-2047 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE109: Kapil Kane on Helping Inventors Become IntrapreneursBen & Jay venture into technology, invention and intrapreneurship with Kapil Kane, Director of Innovation for Intel Corporation in China. Kapil co-founded and leads GrowthX, an award-winning corporate - startup accelerator that has launched multiple new businesses generating $400M+ in projected revenues through bottoms-up innovations in areas of AI, IOT, 5G & new silicon technology. Hear about how Kapil developed this platform for inventors, as well as his experiences at Apple in the days of Steve Jobs.View Kapil's TEDx talkThe Sherpas on Twitter:A Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJa...
2022-06-2937 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE108: Michele Hansen - Deploying Empathy with Your Customers and in Your LifeBen & Jay are joined by Michele Hansen, author of Deploy Empathy, A Practical Guide to Interviewing Customers. Michele is co-founder of Geocodio, an indie SaaS, and co-host of the Software Social podcast. Hear about Michele's journey from sending interview tips to founders by email to a newsletter to a book, her aspiration for the book, and about being a fan of Jobs to be Done.All Things Twitter:Michele HansenDeploy EmpathySoftware Social podcastA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJay GerhartSupport the show
2022-06-0844 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE107: Kyushik Nam - Learning & Doing DesignBen & Jay are joined by Kyushik Nam, an MFA candidate in Design Management at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Kyushik was mentored by our teammate Isabelle Magnin for his master's thesis. This episode is a great opportunity to hear about the design process from the perspective of a student on a live project, making a difference from individuals struggling to manage Type 2 diabetes. Kyushik not only brings insights and perspective from his graduate work, but from his professional experiences with Michelin, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Google.All Things Twitter:A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation
2022-05-1839 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE106: Roy Rosin - Matching Innovators' Passion to Customer ProblemsBen & Jay welcome a multi-industry innovation hall of famer, Roy Rosin, Chief Innovation Officer at UPenn Health System. Roy leads The Center for Health Care Innovation, which facilitates the rapid, disciplined development, testing, and implementation of new strategies to reimagine health care delivery for dramatically better patient outcomes, value, and experience. The Center comprises four coordinated teams – the Acceleration Lab, the Center for Digital Health, the Nudge Unit, and Way to Health. Prior to going UPenn, Roy worked 18 years at Intuit, becoming its first innovation leader, building a highly regarded innovation culture.Hear Roy cover a range of to...
2022-04-2745 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE105: Bradley Schurman - Designing Products and Organizations in the Super AgeBen & Jay talk with demographic futurist Bradley Schurman, founder & CEO of the research and advisory firm The Super Age and author of a fascinating book by that name. Brad spent a significant portion of his career with AARP as a Senior Advisor and Global Director for Partnerships and Strategic Engagements. He specializes in helping organizations understand the challenges and harness the opportunities of demographic change with a focus on population aging. Adults have grown-up. Today, they represent the fastest growing group of workers and consumers in the world. They are superagers; a social and economic force unlike any other. Brad...
2022-04-0640 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE104: Kip Lee - Crafting Arguments by DesignInnovation Sherpas Ben and Jay interview Kip Lee, Vice President of Innovation & Product Strategy at University Hospitals, and a Managing Director of UH Ventures. He’s pursuing a Doctorate in Design and Innovation at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, and serves as an editor of the journal, Design Issues, published by MIT Press. In this inspiring conversation, Kip shares a bit about his background--such as designing at Marriott International--and the lessons healthcare innovators can apply from the hospitality industry. He describes the origin story of the UH Ventures group and how they wo...
2022-03-1645 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE103: Mike Eppehimer on Improvisational LeadershipBen & Jay find another opportunity to weave improv into your innovation expedition, joined by Mike Eppehimer, founder of ThreefoldYes. Prior to starting ThreefoldYes, Mike was a seasoned senior healthcare executive who integrated his experience in the creative arts with improvement science. Mike talks about his unique career arc and numerous practical insights on improvisational leadership that he shares in his recent TEDx talk "The Performance of a Lifetime". Ben participates in a fun and useful exercise on shifting status. And if you stick around past the exit music, Mike and Jay improvise at opera.All Things Twitter:...
2022-02-2346 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE102: The Innovator's Prescription Renewed (Part 1)In 2009, Professor Clayton Christensen published The Innovator's Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care, with co-authors Dr. Jerome Grossman and Dr. Jason Hwang. Well over a decade later, Ben & Jay revisit this robust and insightful body of work with Ann Christensen, President & CEO of the Clayton Christensen Institute and Ann Somers Hogg, Senior Research Fellow, Health Care at the Institute. Much has happened in health care since 2009. But where are we in terms of disruptive solutions? These four Sherpas dig in deep on the past, present and future, guided by great theories.Please offer your thoug...
2022-02-0258 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE101: Nora Herting on the Power of Pictures for Visual LeadershipBen & Jay welcome in a new year with Nora Herting, CEO and co-founder of ImageThink, world's leading visual strategy firm. Nora is author of "Draw Your Big Idea" and a frequent keynote speaker. Hear Nora share her insights on:Founding a firm that uses the tools of graphic facilitation, visual theory and design thinkingThe neuroscience behind the effectiveness of visual techniquesHow organizations can solve problems and develop strategy using visual techniquesHow your team can bring visual techniques into your work today in simple waysNora's podcast Ask the Experts!See Nora's photography hereAll Th...
2022-01-1242 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE100: A Sherpa Centennial Celebration!Ben & Jay reflect upon and celebrate 100 episodes of A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation. We look back, look forward, and express our appreciation for our guests and listeners. Ann Somers Hogg drops in to say hello and talk about her new role at the Clayton Christensen Institute. Read Ann Somers' latest blog post here: All Things Twitter:Christensen InstituteAnn Somers HoggA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJay GerhartSupport the show
2021-12-1430 min
The Ben Beard ShowThe Ben Beard Show (Season 2) - Jay EvansBen interviews Jay Evansfrom Two Structures Homeslocated in OklahomaOver the past decade, Jay Evans has established Two Structures Homes as a leader in home building in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma-City based company builds expertly-crafted homes with advanced materials. His passion is creating high-performance, energy-efficient homes that save the homeowner money.Follow Two Structures HomesFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestFollow Red Cliff HomesWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYoutube
2021-11-3049 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE99: Paul Puopolo - Leading Everyday Innovators at DFW AirportBen & Jay have a deep-dive on building corporate innovation from the ground up with Paul Puopolo, Executive Vice President of Innovation at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Following a career as a naval aviator, Paul built and led innovation teams at Humana, Highmark and MetLife. Paul has outstanding insights on not only building an innovation function from scratch with a well-defined, discipline process, but also on fostering an innovation culture that reaches every employee at DFW.View Paul's excellent February 2020 talk at Skookum (now Method) hereAll Things Twitter:A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation
2021-11-0344 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE98: Dr. Bon Ku - Leading The Avengers of Health CareBen & Jay are joined by Dr. Bon Ku, Director of Jefferson Health Design Lab in Philadelphia. Dr. Ku is well-known on a number of fronts - a practicing emergency medicine physician; a leader in teaching design to medical students and physicians; a co-author of Health Design Thinking; host of Design Lab podcast; and from his prominent role in TNT's Chasing the Cure.Hear Bon talk about the amazing work he and his team do to help the most vulnerable communities in Philadelphia, how Design Lab is like a small restaurant, and his other creative projects.
2021-10-1341 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE97: Abrea Armstrong - How an Innovation District Creates Space for a Community’s PotentialBen & Jay return from a short break to talk with a rising star - Abrea Armstrong, Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the Innovation Quarter. The iQ is an innovation district in downtown Winston-Salem, NC, bringing together forward-thinking companies in the areas of research, business and education in biomedical science, information technology, clinical services and advanced materials. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has led the development of the Innovation Quarter in partnership with city, county and state government, local businesses, developers and community members,Hear Abrea talk about the origins of iQ, what brought her there, and how iQ...
2021-09-2239 min
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 8, Episode 93: Guest: Ben Newman: Don't Be Seduced By SuccessBen Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA.Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. He was recently selected by Influencive.com as one of the TOP 10 Motivators in Sports and Real Leaders Magazine selected him as one of their 2019 and 2020 TOP 50 Speakers in the World.
2021-07-271h 30A Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE95: David Duncan - A Real-Life Market DetectiveBen & Jay are joined by David Duncan, Managing Director at Innosight and author of The Secret Lives of Customers: A Detective Story About Solving the Mystery of Customer Behavior. This new book is a fresh and creative approach to demonstrating and teaching the language, methods and mindset of Jobs To Be Done theory. Hear why Dave choose a fictional narrative approach to the majority of the book, some of his own real-life experiences as a "market detective", and his experience collaborating with Dr. Clayton Christensen, Karen Dillon and Taddy Hall on Competing Against Luck: The...
2021-06-3038 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE94: Coonoor Behal – Reframing Quitting to a Process for ProgressBen & Jay are joined by Episode 27 guest Coonoor Behal, author of the newly published "I Quit! Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up". Coonoor is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational ImprovTM, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion. Her new book, published by New Degree Press in April 2021, seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.Hear what ca...
2021-06-1641 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE93: Arthur Daemmrich – Inspiring Generations of Inventors & InnovatorsBen & Jay have a fascinating conversation from a historical and education perspective, with Arthur Daemmrich, Director of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian Institution. The vision of the Center is: A world in which everyone is inventive and inspired to contribute to innovation. Hear about the physical and virtual experiences the Center creates to inspire inventors and innovators of all ages and its efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive ecosystem. Along the way, Arthur sprinkles stories of interesting inventors and innovators that you may not have heard of. You are...
2021-05-2641 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE91: Shannon Clute - Creating an Innovation Flywheel to Empower StudentsBen & Jay continue to learn from innovation leaders with novel career journeys, this time talking with Shannon Clute, Inaugural Director of The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation in Atlanta. The Hatchery supports student innovators and entrepreneurs from all Emory University schools, and covers all stages of innovation from inspiration and learning to projects and startups. This 15,000 square foot center opened in February 2020 - which required a quick pivot after just "two great weeks" due to COVID-19. From academia to the super early days of podcasting to Turner Classic Movies to university-based innovation, Shannon consistently works at the intersection of lea...
2021-04-2146 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE90: Tanqueray Edwards - Inventing, Caring, Leading Change in InnovationBen and Jay have an exceptional conversation with Tanqueray Edwards, Global Innovation & Program Director at JLL, a global real estate and investment management firm. Tanqueray talks about standing up an innovation function at JLL during the pandemic and her subsequent new role with the organization, including the role of change management in innovation. She also provides important insights on the impact of race and gender intersectionality in the workplace, her efforts to lead change in diversity and inclusion, and how this connects to innovation.All Things Twitter:A Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJa...
2021-04-0742 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE88: Javier Lozano - Market-Creating Innovation for Diabetes CareBen & Jay have an inspiring conversation with Javier Lozano, Founder and CEO of Clínicas del Azúcar, a growing chain of "one-stop shops" for diabetes care in Mexico. Armed with a willingness to explore, a passion for helping people in need (including his mother) and the theories of Dr. Clayton Christensen, Javier has created a truly disruptive innovation focused on the consumer's Jobs To Be Done and the concept of non-consumption. His work is literally saving lives. Readers of Clay's 2018 book, The Prosperity Paradox, co-authored with Karen Dillon and Efosa Ojomo, will remember Javier's story, which was featured as a...
2021-03-1049 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE87: Kristen Berman - Filling Holes in Human BehaviorBen and Jay revisit the fascinating topic of behavioral science with Kristen Berman, CEO of Irrational Labs. Kristen co-founded Irrational Labs, a behavioral product design company, with Dan Ariely, helping companies and nonprofits understand and leverage behavioral economics to increase the health, wealth and happiness of their users. She also co-founded Common Cents Lab, a Duke University initiative dedicated to improving the financial well-being for low to middle Americans.Hear Kristen talk about:The application of behavioral science in healthcare, including how we might encourage better adoption of public health measuresThe connection between Jobs To Be Do...
2021-02-2446 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE86: Ben Tingey - Empathizing, Teaching, ServingIn our first new episode of 2021, Jay exchanges chairs with your Sherpa host Ben Tingey! Ben covers a lot of ground about learning/doing/teaching innovation over the past few years, a recent project related to physician burnout that's making a big impact on him and Atrium Health, and much more. All Things Twitter:A Sherpa's Guide to InnovationBen TingeyJay GerhartSupport the show
2021-02-1044 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE85: Remembering Dr. Clayton M. ChristensenThis episode was originally released on January 28, 2020. Ben & Jay reflect on what Dr. Clay Christensen has meant to each of them, their experience meeting Clay and his wife, Christine, and a few parting thoughts in gratitude for this amazing man.memoriesofclay.comHow Will You Measure Your Life?The Clayton Christensen InstituteThe Forum for Growth and Innovation at Harvard Business SchoolSupport the show
2021-01-2714 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE84: Dr. Rasu Shrestha & Todd Dunn - Looking Back & AheadBen & Jay bring back two former guests and Atrium Health strategy and innovation leaders - Dr. Rasu Shrestha & Todd Dunn. Rasu and Todd reflect back on what makes them #AtriumHealthProud during a unforeseen and unprecedented 2020, and paint a picture of what innovation at Atrium Health looks like going forward. Plus, what have been their favorite A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation episodes? What a great way to wrap up 2020 with two insightful and thoughtful leaders who don't shy away from bring their heart and their empathy to the workplace. Thank you all for listening and we look forward to 2021, which will...
2020-12-2338 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE83: Terik Tidwell - "Venture Humanist"One of our favorite things to do is spotlight the incredible innovators located right here in our backyard of Charlotte, NC. This episode features Terik Tidwell, Director of the STEM Innovation Initiative and Executive Director of the Smith – Tech Innovation Center at Johnson C Smith University. Learn about the work Terik and his team have done to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the community and the unique role a University plays in the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. A little more about Terik: He's a multi-industry innovator himself, with experience developing and managing projects intersecting with higher-education, economic development, int...
2020-12-0941 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE82: Dr. Ellen Beckjord - At The Intersection of Love & ScienceBen & Jay have a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Ellen Beckjord, Associate Vice President, Population Health & Clinical Transformation at UPMC Health Plan. Ellen is a behavioral scientist and epidemiologist working a the intersection of population and digital health. In addition to her great work at UPMC Health Plan, Ellen talks about two additional passions, the global PinkSocks movement and a recent book she co-created with photographer Anita Buzzy-Prentiss, PORCHRAITS - Pittsburghers on Their Porches During Quarantine.Buy Porchraits HereConsider donating to PinkSocks Life to spread love, joy and hug across the world!Other re...
2020-11-2547 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE81: Scott Kirsner of Innovation Leader - Insights on Big Company InnovationBen & Jay talk with Scott Kirsner, CEO of Innovation Leader, a media and events company focused on Chief Innovation Officers, senior R&D execs, and intrapreneurs at large organizations who are responsible for making change happen. Scott is also a columnist for the Boston Globe and has contributed content to a number of other publications such as Fast Company, WIRED, Variety and others. Scott talks about the differences between innovation at startups and innovation within large companies, his recent piece entitled "7 Tough Truths About Corporate Innovation in 2020," and other insights gleaned from years of covering a wide range of inn...
2020-11-1135 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE80: Is Ice Cream for Breakfast Funny or Weird? Taddy Hall on Jobs to Be DoneBen and Jay complete an epic three-episode Jobs to Be Done arc with Taddy Hall, Senior Partner at Lippincott. A best-selling author and global innovation authority, Taddy drives growth through new product development and systematic improvements to innovation processes. He collaborated with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen for the last 20 years, including Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice. Taddy's storytelling, energy and humor shine through this engaging discussion that sits at the intersection of innovation and brand.Watch a recent webinar from Taddy: (see Episode 2 in the Lippincott series)
2020-10-2850 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE79: Jim Kalbach - The Jobs To Be Done PlaybookBen & Jay talk to Jim Kalbach, Head of Customer Experience at MURAL and author of The Jobs To Be Done Playbook, Mapping Experiences, and Designing Web Navigation. Jim shares his perspective on Jobs To Be Done as a mindset, how an organization can start using it, and how it can influence various aspects of the organization. Since the episode was recorded, Jim has also launched a new Jobs To Be Done learning platform, JTBD Toolkit. Jim also has a web site, Experiencing Information, where you can learn more about him and book office hours. Stick around after the discussion for...
2020-10-1437 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE78: Bob Moesta on Avoiding Hans, Selling Jay a Tesla & Demand-Side Sales 101Ben & Jay welcome back Bob Moesta for the third time, talking about his new book Demand-Sides Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress, co-authored with his partner at The ReWired Group, Greg Engle. Bob is a lifelong innovator and coarchitect of the “Jobs to be Done” theory with Dr. Clayton M. Christensen. He's a teacher, builder, entrepreneur, and co-founder at The ReWired Group, a designfirm in Detroit, Michigan. Bob has developed & launched over 3,500 products and sold everything from design services, software, and houses to consumer electronics, and investment services. He’s an adjunct lecturer at Kellogg S...
2020-09-3045 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE77: Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez - The Girl From The BronxBen & Jay have a memorable and inspiring conversation with Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez, SVP of Community and Population Health at Northwell Health. Beyond her formal role, she is a nationally recognized speaker and educator for women leaders in medicine, with a focus on healthcare disparities and equity in care, cultural awareness and language appropriate services, and the impact of social and economic factors on access to care. Furthermore, Dr. Salas-Lopez has recently published a gripping memoir entitled "The Girl from The Bronx - A True Story of Struggle, Resiliency, and Courage", in collaboration with Dr. Llewellyn J. Cornelius. Da...
2020-09-1637 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE76: How Are You Doing? No, How Are You Really Doing?Patrick Mulvaney & Victor Armstrong have very different but very important roles in the increasingly critical area of mental health and wellness. Patrick is Chef Owner at Mulvaney’s Building & Loan, a farm to fork restaurant in Sacramento, California. Victor is Director of the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse Services at the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Both are passionate about suicide prevention and both, as you will soon learn, are great storytellers in this powerful episode.Patrick has spearheaded the I Got Your Back Project, an innovative pilot program focused on ment...
2020-09-0247 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE75: A Pandemic, Recession & Revolution Walk Into a Bar - Anniedi Essien Serves Up WellnessBen and Jay celebrate A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation's "diamond" episode 75 with a real jewel, a woman who's on a mission to revolutionize wellness: Anniedi Essien - Chief Swagger Officer, CEO and Founder of Idem Spark. Anniedi talks about her personal and professional transformation from seasoned strategy and innovation consultant to a bold new entrepreneur. Get an inside view of a newly minted start-up - how she is adapting to a dynamic environment, bringing her unique blend of leadership development and well-being practices to healthcare consumers. Stick around to the end for a discount code for Career Swa...
2020-08-1932 min
Side Of RanchSide Of Ranch #22: Canada's Finest With TSN's Jay OnraitJay Onrait stops by the Podcast (before broadcasting sports to Canada!) to chat about how he got his start in broadcasting, paying it forward in the industry and his experiences in the Canadian sports market. Mike and Ben ask Jay about his early start in broadcasting and how a friend with his video camera prepared and molded his on-screen chemistry with Dan O'Toole that you see today. We chat about his incredible experiences at TSN and how he views those he works with as a family, his thoughts on COVID-19 and the NHL, and he and Dan's stint in American...
2020-08-0642 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE74: Unlocking Oceans of Demand - Avoiding The Prosperity ParadoxBen & Jay are delighted to welcome back two researchers and thought leaders from the Christensen Institute, Efosa Ojomo and Rich Alton, to discuss their recent paper “Avoiding The Prosperity Paradox: How to build economic resilience in a post-COVID world.” This paper is a follow-up to the 2019 book Efosa co-authored with Dr. Clayton Christensen and Karen Dillon, The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty. It serves as a playbook, bringing this big idea of market-creating innovation to an actionable level.This episode covers questions such as:How do you build economic resiliency in a cou...
2020-08-0543 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE72: Spreadsheets Don’t Build Empathy – Steve Koch of Cast & HueBen and Jay welcome Steve Koch, co-founder and Senior Vice President at customer experience consultancy Cast & Hue. Steve talks about his career transition from marketing and advertising to human-centered design, and the critical connection of customer experience to brand. He discusses how to overcome barriers to employing human-centered design to enhance the healthcare experience and how Jobs To Be Done enhances design work at Cast & Hue. In addition, Steve offers helpful advice for conducting virtual design work, and a preview of upcoming Cast & Hue research on telemedicine customer experience during COVID-19.Cast & Hue Research Report - Rebuilding Pat...
2020-07-0138 min
TOTs PodcastJay NightRide: Hard Work Vs LuckOn this episode of TOTs, Ben interviews Jay NightRide, one of the best Video Jockeys in the music industry. Jay talks to Ben about topics ranging from COVID-19 disruptions to having to go to the bathroom during a set. To hear the full interview and get other exclusive content, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/totspodcast
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2020-04-2435 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE65: Necessity is the Mother of InventionBen & Jay come to you from their closets, reflecting on the sudden and dramatic changes occurring as a result of COVID-19. They discuss working (and podcasting) at home, what COVID-19 might permanently change, and how constraints unleash innovation.Politico: Coronavirus Will Change the World Permanently. Here’s How.Magnet Theatre – Virtual Improv ShowsAtrium Health launches virtual hospital care at home for COVID-19 patientsCharlotte Latin raising funds to 3D print face shields for medical personnel@TheBenReport @JayGerhartSupport the show
2020-03-2528 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE64: Zayna Khayat on The Future of AgingBen & Jay welcome back Dr. Zayna Khayat, Future Strategist of SE Health to discuss their new book, The Future of Aging. Zayna is also on the faculty of Singularity University and the Rothman School of Management. The Future of Aging is an exciting collaboration between SE Health and Idea Couture, a global strategic innovation and experience design firm. As "a counter-argument to the common thinking and discourse around aging put forth in academia, business and popular culture", this book will appeal to many leaders, healthcare or otherwise, with a vested interest in serving older adults through products or...
2020-03-1130 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE63: What's Behind Door #3? Interdependence & Modularity!Ben, Jay & Will geek out on a great but less well-known theory of Dr. Clayton M. Christensen - Interdependence and Modularity. How do you develop a business model that fits your unique circumstances? From the first automobiles to light bulbs to Tesla and Electronic Medical Records, your Sherpas discuss a framework for product architecture and how to look at the dynamics of your industry value chain. They even dare to talk about single payor health care systems... References:Michael Horn - Education, Disrupted (MIT Sloan Management Review)Ben Thompson, Stratechery - Netflix and the...
2020-02-2634 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE61: Remembering Dr. Clayton M. ChristensenBen & Jay reflect on what Dr. Clay Christensen has meant to each of them, their experience meeting Clay and his wife, Christine, and a few parting thoughts in gratitude for this amazing man.memoriesofclay.comHow Will You Measure Your Life?The Clayton Christensen InstituteThe Forum for Growth and Innovation at Harvard Business SchoolSupport the show
2020-01-2814 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE60: Kelly Leonard from The Second City - Improv is Human Being PracticeBen and Jay open a new decade with an improvisational theatre, organizational learning, and human behavior rock star, Kelly Leonard. Kelly is the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works, overseeing The Second Science Project with the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He’s the author of the critically acclaimed book “Yes, And”, a multiple TEDx speaker, and host of the podcast “Getting to Yes, And”. Kelly talks about the connection between improv and innovation, improv and general business skills, improv and behavioral science, improv and care...
2020-01-2243 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE59: 2019 Sherpa State of the UnionFellow innovators, esteemed podcast listeners, ladies, and gentlemen – We enter 2020 grateful for the wonderful 2019 behind us. Join us (Jay & Ben) as we review and reflect on the brilliant guests and special moments of 2019, conduct an assessment of the hypothesized Jobs to Be Done of listening to the podcast, and preview some exciting episodes coming down the pike. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for more in 2020!Support the show
2020-01-0918 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE58: The Christensen Institute Asks the Theory About AVs, Tesla & AIBen & Jay close out 2019 with our good friends at the Christensen Institute. In a thought-provoking conversation, Rich Alton, Director of Emerging Research at the Christensen Institute and Chandrasekar Iyer, visiting fellow of Emerging Research and consultant at Tata Consultancy Services delve into their recent paper The Race for Autonomous Ride-Hailing: Developing a Strategy for Success. This is a great case study for applying the theory of disruptive innovation--why it's important to understand the categorization of innovations and how to predict success for new entrants and incumbents.Rich and Chandra also weigh in on Jay's December 2018 Medium post, "El...
2019-12-1842 min
The Totalfit podcast: The journey to optimal healthEpisode 3: Ben Watson, My story & Holistic trainingIn this episode we hear from Ben; his journey to optimal health and the disciplines he has learnt along the way.
2019-11-2920 min
Coulda, Woulda, ShouldaAge of Ben-PiresToday Ben and Jay hash out what is possibly going to be a terrible Podcast.
We answer life's easy "What would you do if questions?" while having a laugh
First aired 22nd September 2019
2019-09-2231 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE52 Part 2: Bob Moesta – Choosing Better for Learning and HealthcareIn the second segment of our super-sized “Bobcast”, uber-innovator and Jobs to Be Done expert Bob Moesta digs deeper into his recently released first book, Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life, co-authored with Michael Horn. The book isn’t just about the college decision--it encompasses life-long learning, whether it’s executive education, bootcamps, or on-line classes. Since many parallels can be made between the higher education and health care industries, Ben & Jay also engage Bob about the struggles in making health care decisions and their similarities to education decisions. Having helped many companies develop thousands...
2019-09-1836 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE52 Part 1: Bob Moesta – The Grad School Jobs to Be Done InterviewBob Moesta rejoins the podcast during the release of his first book, Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life, co-authored with Michael Horn. In Part 1, Bob and Jay put Ben in the hot seat, conducting a live Jobs to Be Done interview about Ben’s process of picking a graduate school. This episode not only introduces Choosing College but also provides our listeners with another example of Bob’s renowned JTBD interview technique. Hear the Master compile Ben’s story and identify which of the five higher education Jobs to be Done that Ben pursued. As you lis...
2019-09-1845 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE47: A Passion for Product – Tom Schlegel of Radio FlyerBen & Jay talk to Tom Schlegel, Chief Innovation Officer of Radio Flyer, the iconic 102-year old company that’s on a mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages. During his 16 years at Radio Flyer, he has been a key leader in the evolution of the company from a steel wagon manufacturer to a customer-driven design and development powerhouse. Tom talks about how he has employed Dr. Clay Christensen’s theories of disruptive innovation and Jobs to be Done to help Radio Flyer hold potential disruptors at bay and continue to develop products that create warm memories for kids o...
2019-07-1039 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE42: Karen Dillon – Bringing Great Theory to LifeBen & Jay have the unique pleasure of speaking with Karen Dillon, NYT best-selling author and former editor of the Harvard Business Review, about her being in “the front seat of the Clay Christensen experience” through years of collaboration with Clay and some of their incredible colleagues. Karen may refer to herself as “semi-retired”, but she sounds pretty busy and is having great impact on the world as a co-author of The Prosperity Paradox with Clay and Efosa Ojomo (featured in Episode 40), and as Editorial Director of BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors. In addition to talking about The Prosperity Paradox, Karen provides a...
2019-04-1140 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE41: #SXSW2019 – Human Connections, Analogous Learning & 147 CheesesYeehaw! The Sherpas of the southeast went to SXSW in Austin, TX and lived to tell the tale. Listen to Lindsay, Jay, Sally, and Ben recap the sessions they attended, their tried and true success strategies for navigating SXSW, some of the overarching conference themes, the piles of delicious food they sampled, and the applications to innovation and healthcare they uncovered. You’ll learn that SXSW offers a Texas-sized assortment of innovation learning opportunities for any industry. You’ll also share Ben’s joy in his new favorite breakfast spot, Sally’s renewed passion for movie-going, and what put Jay and...
2019-03-2845 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE40: Efosa Ojomo Turns Theory Into Hope – The Prosperity ParadoxBen & Jay are honored to speak with Efosa Ojomo, Global Prosperity Lead at Clayton Christensen Institute and co-author of The Prosperity Paradox with Dr. Clayton Christensen and Karen Dillon. Efosa talks about how he came to think that business might be the answer for developing countries, why not all innovations are created equal, and why “pull” strategies can work better than “push” strategies for all stakeholders. In addition, we discuss how The Prosperity Paradox can inspire and instruct social innovators close to home, even in generally prosperous geographies.@EfosaOjomo @GlobalCCI @christenseninst @HarvardHBS @HBS_Forum #ProsperityParadox@KarDillon...
2019-03-1443 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE34: A Sherpa Holiday Podcastpalooza!Ben & Jay do a short recap of the last year of A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation, highlighting some memorable moments. We hope current listeners enjoy reliving the memories, and new listeners get a taste of what they’ve been missing. You’ll hear from previous awesome guests Dr. Zayna Khayat, Bob Moesta, Derek van Bever, and David Phillips – plus Innovation Engine Sherpas Michael Johnson, Lindsay Deneault and Elizabeth Benfield Watson. And you won’t want to miss the magic of Ben’s clever intros!@SherpaPod @TheBenReport @JayGerhart #Innovation EngineA Sherpa's Guide to Innovation is on Medium
2018-12-2019 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE32: Disrupt to Improve vs. Disrupt to DestroyYour disruptive innovation Sherpas are back to discuss how the theory may be playing out in healthcare. Will Behrmann, Jay Gerhart and Ann Somers Hogg cover a lot of ground on the complex and ever-changing healthcare landscape. Is disruption truly occurring? Why does it matter? Do we really want it to occur? What will it look like? Weighty questions indeed. CVS/Aetna, primary care disruptors, health care system talent joining large tech companies, personalized care moving into the home…and Ben performs some Shakespeare.@SherpaPod @WillBehrmann @JayGerhart @annsomerswh @TheBenReport #InnovationEngineHealthcare Innovation: Don't throw the baby out...
2018-11-2336 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE30: The (Cult)ivation of Failure: ILN 2018 InPerson Meeting HighlightsJay takes the show on the road for the Innovation Learning Network’s InPerson Meeting (absolutely not a conference) in Sacramento, California, hosted by The Shop at VSP. He first talks on-site with ILN Executive Director Chris McCarthy and Christine Folck, Manager & Leader of Operational Strategy at VSP Global to set the stage for the meeting. Then he talks with Jay Sales, Co-Director, VSP Global and Keynote Speaker Chef Patrick Mulvaney about the local mental health issue that ILNers rolled up their sleeves to address. Once safely home and free of jet lag, Jay joins Ben in the Sherpa studi...
2018-10-2540 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE28: The Sherpas Make Time to Sprint with Jake Knapp!Join your Sherpas as Ben & Jay give you a play by play of a recent Design Sprint bootcamp taught by Sprint author Jake Knapp himself! Hosted by the team at Wily, the 2-day Design Sprint Bootcamp was a condensed, accelerated, and supercharged training to teach the attendees the Sprint framework for rapid product design and testing. You’ll hear from Jake Knapp about how Sprint came to be, as well as his latest book Make Time. Eric Gorman, designer and founder of Wily, shares some opening thoughts about the genesis of the bootcamp, and you’ll also hear from mast...
2018-09-2742 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE27: Coonoor Behal of Mindhatch – At the Intersection of Improv & InnovationBen & Jay have a lively conversation with Coonoor Behal, founder of Mindhatch, a creative consultancy that blends design thinking, organizational improv and innovation facilitation. Coonoor has had a fascinating career arc that spans entertainment, an NGO, a major consulting firm and now her own firm. Oh, and along the way, she happened to become an accomplished improv comedian and teacher! Coonoor talks in depth about how she brings improv skills and mindsets to organizations to help them innovate and enhance performance – and even how to hire the right people. And Ben shows some impressive improv skills! Connect wi...
2018-09-1342 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE23: “Yes, And” Now for Something Completely Different!Your Sherpas enter unexpected territory when Jay has a transformative improv adventure at The Second City in Chicago – Improv & Innovation. Ben & Jay discuss how improv can help you be a better innovator and leader – and even bring it to life in the studio! Many, many thanks to The Second City Training Center, Second City Works & Kelly Leonard for mucho inspiration. @SecondCityWorks @KLsecondcity @SecondCityChiTC@SherpaPod @TheBenReport @JayGerhart #InnovationEngine Jay’s Medium posts about his experience at The Second City: Part 1Part 2Some examples of blending improvisation, innovation and design: Collective CapitalMindhatchThink Like an Ac...
2018-07-0523 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationE4: Special Edition - Mayo Clinic Transform 2017 Conference HighlightsBen and Jay share their experience at the Mayo Clinic Transform 2017 Conference - Closing the Gap Between People & Health. We gratefully acknowledge the terrific work of the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation for hosting the conference and all of the speakers who were so inspiring to us. The Transform conference "continues to emphasize the human perspective to guide innovation that will boldly create a sustainable future for health care." @SherpaPod @JayGerhart @TheBenReport - A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation is a proud member of the Health Podcast Network @HealthPodNet -Support the show
2017-10-1840 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationB. Behind the Scenes with the SherpasBen and Jay go deeper into why the Innovation Engine is doing this podcast, some of their podcast influences and early learnings in the development process.Support the show
2017-10-1007 minA Sherpa's Guide to InnovationA. Teaser Trailer - Sherpas?Ben and Jay introduce listeners to the Innovation Engine, why they should hire this podcast, and what they can expect.@SherpaPod- A Sherpa's Guide to Innovation is a proud member of the Health Podcast Network @HealthPodNet -Support the show
2017-10-0807 min