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The Thinking LeaderRebroadcast - Uncertainty and the Limits of AI with Chris Butler2023 has been the year of AI, so for this episode of The Thinking Leader, we look back on Bryce’s conversation with Chris Butler, Lead Product Manager at Google, in a thought-provoking discussion about all things AI.
The discussion centers on intricate aspects such as strategy, team dynamics, and infrastructure, while placing importance on eliminating unnecessary processes and focusing on simplicity. Chris speaks on the significance of working assumptions in business, and sheds light on Google's core machine learning infrastructure.
Bryce & Chris explore the opportunities to harness the power of AI and...
2023-12-251h 14
The Thinking LeaderRebroadcast - What The Human Race Has Built is Suboptimal with Michael KleemanWith COP28 coming to a close this week, we throw back to Episode 33 of The Thinking Leader where Bryce spoke with Michael Kleeman about what the human race has built is sub-optimal. This conversation feels more important than ever given the potential of the decisions being made about the fate of the planet in Dubai this week.
Bryce and Michael discuss dealing with problems in complex systems. The main problem facing the human race is the fact we have built sub-optimal systems and processes that are unsustainable. These systems inherently produce waste products and lose v...
2023-12-1147 min
The Thinking LeaderWhy Most Agile Transformations Fail with Nana AbbanIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks with Nana Abban about why Agile transformations are often failing in organizations.
They discuss how applying Agile practices without first addressing organizational culture and critical thinking is putting the cart before the horse.
Nana explains his approach of focusing on transparency, alignment, engagement and other factors to improve flow before implementing specific methodologies. He also emphasizes developing an "Ubuntu" mindset of shared humanity and moving from a "human to human" approach over rigid business models.
In this episode:
The seven elements...
2023-11-2752 min
The Thinking LeaderLeading In Emergency Situations with Dan Dworkis MD PhDIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Dr. Dan Dworkis, Chief Medical Officer at Mission Critical Team Institute, about swarm teams in mission critical environments like hospitals.
They discuss how teams are formed in emergency situations, bringing together whoever is available to respond to critical issues immediately. However, Dr. Dworkis notes that while swarm teams are effective at responding to crises, hospitals often fail to debrief afterwards or capture lessons learned. Bryce and Marcus suggest ways that hospitals could implement an anonymous online feedback system and regular team me...
2023-11-2057 min
The Thinking LeaderUnleashing Human Potential with Pete DulcamaraIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman talks with Pete Dulcamara about unleashing human potential through humanity-centric innovation.
They discuss how focusing on the biggest needs of humanity, 21st century business models, and exponential technologies can solve major problems in an economically sustainable way. Pete talks about creating businesses with purpose to help a billion people and improve lives. Bryce and Pete also discuss the importance of changing perspectives to find new solutions and unlock untapped potential in organizations and society.
In this episode:
How to unleash human po...
2023-11-1345 min
The Thinking LeaderDeveloping Strategic Thinking with Rich HorwathIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman talks with Rich Horwath, a New York Times bestselling author on strategic thinking, and strategy workshop facilitator and coach helping executive teams develop their strategic capabilities.
They discuss developing strategic thinking skills and moving strategic planning from an annual event to an everyday practice. Rich shares how practicing key skills like situational awareness, asking good questions, and domain jumping can help people become more strategic thinkers. Bryce and Rich emphasize the importance of cultivating an explorer's mindset to look at problems from new perspectives in order t...
2023-11-0650 min
The Thinking LeaderThe End Of Agility? With Susan AbisharaIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks with Susan Abishara about enabling effective organizational agility and transformation.
They discuss how adopting agile practices without understanding the true problems the organization aims to solve often leads to failure. Susan explains how assessing organizational "fitness" and targeting specific areas for improvement, such as developing a clear vision or measuring the right outcomes, can help organizations apply agile tactics more successfully to achieve their goals. She emphasizes the importance of leadership clarity, focusing on empiricism, and sparking curiosity within the business.
In...
2023-10-301h 04
The Thinking LeaderThe Dangers Of Affinity BiasIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about affinity bias and how surrounding yourself with similar people can lead to groupthink and lack of diverse perspectives.
They discuss how affinity bias, or the tendency to hire and surround oneself with like-minded people, can fuel groupthink and prevent organizations from benefiting from a diversity of thoughts and backgrounds. Bryce and Marcus provide examples of how bringing in outsiders and people with different experiences can help organizations avoid biases and make better decisions.
In this episode:
Wh...
2023-10-2323 min
The Thinking LeaderMessage Discipline, Leadership and Storytelling with Gavin McMahonIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Gavin McMahon of fassforward Consulting about the interrelation between leadership, storytelling and effective communication.
Gavin provides historical military examples of the importance of message discipline and explores how understanding different learning styles can help leaders engage employees. Alan Mulally's turnaround of Ford through values-based storytelling is also examined. You’ll learn strategies for adapting messages to changing contexts while maintaining organizational goals and vision.
In this episode:
The connection between leadership, storytelling and effective decision making
How...
2023-10-1654 min
The Thinking LeaderDon't Jump On The Bandwagon EffectIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the cognitive bias known as the bandwagon effect.
They discuss how individuals and organizations tend to jump on trends or adopt new initiatives simply because others are doing so, without critically examining whether it actually makes sense for their situation. Bryce and Marcus provide examples of how consultants are able to sell the same proposals to multiple clients by just rebranding them, and how this can lead organizations to undertake transformations and changes that are not truly the best approach and o...
2023-10-0923 min
The Thinking LeaderScaling Agile Transformations Across Businesses with John MayIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with John May, Solutions Architect at Atlassian.
They discuss decision making as a practice, the importance of strategic thinking at all levels of an organization, and how to effectively scale agile transformations. John shares his experience with agile transformations over the past two decades and how the focus has evolved from teams to connecting strategy and execution across the enterprise. The group explores how to build a "decision architecture" and make strategic choices in a collaborative process. They also discuss tools for pr...
2023-10-0254 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 86: The Future of Red Team ThinkingIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with James about the growth of their Red Team Thinking company over the past 14 months.
They discuss how they have trained almost 500 red team coaches and are now training over 100 of them to become certified Red Team Trainers. Bryce and Marcus also cover their plans to launch a level 4 program to train Red Team leaders, expand their staff, and hold their first Red Team Thinking retreat in December.
In this episode:
How Bryce and Marcus have grown th...
2023-09-2535 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 85: Teaching Critical Thinking to Future GenerationsIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with the show’s producer Sam about teaching critical thinking skills to future generations.
Sam opens up the discussion about a recent episode of the show highlighting the growing demand for critical thinking in the workplace, and how skills like Red Team Thinking could be incorporated into education to prepare young people for an increasingly complex world. Bryce & Marcus debate how to engage parents in teaching their own children applied critical thinking and how to make these important skills a central part of...
2023-09-1833 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 84: Training Future Leaders: What Can We Learn From The Ukrainian Frontline?In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about leadership lessons that can be learned from observing how the Ukrainian military has adapted to using new weapons systems donated from other countries.
They discuss how impressed US military officers have been with how quickly Ukrainians have been able to become operationally capable with equipment they have never seen or used before, such as British Challenger tanks. Bryce and Marcus also debate how creating uncertainty, chaos and discomfort can spark innovation, as long as people are empowered and trained to problem s...
2023-09-1130 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 83: The Best of Bryce & MarcusIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, we highlight some of the most insightful moments and stories from Bryce and Marcus.
One doesn’t become a Red Team Thinker overnight, and nobody better demonstrates that than our two hosts. This episode features times they got it right, things that have gone wrong, and most importantly moments they stopped to think. We’ve picked out our favorite stories, techniques and tools the guys have discussed in their reflections on their Red Team journeys.
In this episode:
How Red Team Thinking has saved...
2023-09-0434 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 82: Critical Thinking is the Key to Future Proofing YourselfIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023.
They analyze the top in-demand skills for today and skills that are rising in importance for 2027. Analytical and critical thinking remain the most important skills showing that focus must remain on developing your cognitive abilities. Leadership is evolving from a skill to an outcome of cultivating resilience, flexibility and other competencies to prepare for the future of work.
In this episode:
The future importance of analytical and critical thi...
2023-08-2830 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 81: Understanding Complexity with Systems Thinking with Dr. William DonaldsonIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Dr. Willy Donaldson, author of 'Simple Complexity' and Professor of Management at Christopher Newport University.
They discuss the importance of systems thinking for navigating today's complex business world. Dr. Donaldson shares insights on how viewing problems through a systems lens can provide leaders with a deeper understanding.
Key Takeaways:
What is systems thinking and why does it matter for business?
The dangers of short-term thinking and how it hinders systems-oriented solutions
How culture emerges from the in...
2023-08-2151 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 80: Red Team Coaching YourselfIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby discuss the Red Team Coaching course and the impact it has had on their participants.
They explore the differences between traditional coaching courses and the Red Team Coaching course, and relay reviews from leaders who have taken both. They go over some of the revelations their course has enabled, and explain a few of the techniques they use to achieve those revelations.
Marcus shares insight into how the Red Team Coaching course has impacted its participants on an individual lev...
2023-08-1430 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 79: The Neuroscience of Decision Making with Moran CerfIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby engage in a conversation with Moran Cerf, a professor of neuroscience and business at Columbia University. He helps implement decision-science and neuroscience in critical choices.
Moran speaks on his entry into the field of decision-making and his insights into flawed protocols based on outdated assumptions about human decision-making. He highlights the necessity of having a trusted friend in your decision-making groups who can provide honest feedback as this enhances decision quality.
Bryce, Marcus and Moran explore the application of AI t...
2023-08-071h 00
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 78: The Permissionless Organization with Rita McGrathIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Rita McGrath, the author of several books, about how to take advantage of inflection points in your business.
McGrath shares fascinating insights on the importance of picking up on weak signals and being candid about the world's realities. Marcus explains the difference between wartime and peacetime leaders, and the significance of bringing people along on the leadership journey. McGrath stresses that leadership is about energy, emotional awareness, and skillful expression. She has created the idea of a permissionless organization and distributed de...
2023-07-311h 03
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 77: Uncertainty and the Limits of AI with Chris ButlerIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Chris Butler, Lead Product Manager at Google, shedding light on Google's core machine learning infrastructure.
The discussion centers on intricate aspects such as strategy, team dynamics, and infrastructure, while placing importance on eliminating unnecessary processes and focusing on simplicity. Chris speaks on the significance of working assumptions in business, based on his learnings from Ford Motor Company.
Bryce & Chris explore the opportunities to harness the power of AI and how to effectively use machine learning systems They...
2023-07-241h 14
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 75: Disrupting Yourself and the Truth Of Innovation with Whitney JohnsonIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Whitney Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors.
They discuss disruption in business and the value that disruption plays in making changes. Whitney’s core belief is that change comes from the individual, and that disruption on a large-scale starts with disruption on an individual level.
Bryce and Whitney reflect on the moments that caused major changes in their lives which started their own journeys of disruption. They consider the different scales of disruption and how, and why...
2023-07-1055 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 74: Red Teaming LifeIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about how Red Team Thinking can apply to everyday life.
They discuss the difficulty of facing problems you can’t solve, but the resilience and adaptability that Red Team Thinking can build to make these problems more manageable. They talk about the value of reflection before reacting, especially in today’s complex world.
Bryce and Marcus reflect on how Red Teaming has affected themselves and their families, and go into personal examples of how their work has improved their...
2023-07-0343 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 73: The Lost Art of ContradictionIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks about The Lost Art of Contradiction, a keynote speech he gave at Scrum Day London.
Marcus explains the process of Agile and Scrum and how it has changed over the years. Despite the recent backlash against Agile, Marcus is a firm believer in the system and believes it is the implementation of Agile which is failing an otherwise great system.
He talks about the three P’s of project management, People, Process, and Platform. However, with the advance of technology, People have...
2023-06-2649 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 72: Collaboration, Teamwork, and Building Positive Relationships with Joe HinrichsIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman talks with Joe Hinrichs - President & CEO, Director of CSX.
He speaks about the dynamic world of railroads and the importance of effective leadership. Hinrichs, formerly the President of Ford Motor Company, brings his wealth of experience to CSX, one of the largest railroads in the United States.
Joe's focus is on collaboration, teamwork, and building positive relationships. He highlights the significance of working together, drawing from his experiences at Ford and the North American restructuring plan. He emphasizes the value of ho...
2023-06-191h 02
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 70: How Leaders Could Use AI To Make Better DecisionsIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the ways in which AI - or AGI - could be used to help leaders make better decisions.
They discuss how AI can enhance your existing decision making processes, with particular reference to the Military Decision Making Practice (MDMP) and Red Team Thinking. They point out the value of using AI to increase diversity of thought, particularly in its capability to play Devil’s Advocate, due to AI’s freedom from political biases.
It is important to unders...
2023-06-0526 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 69: Estuarine Mapping with Dave SnowdenIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Dave Snowden, father of the Cynefin framework and Founder of The Cynefin Company.
They discuss Dave’s latest addition to the Cynefin framework, Estuarine Mapping. Dave talks about Estuarine Mapping’s roots in the constructor theory of quantum mechanics, as well as its strong basis in philosophy and biology. Estuarine Mapping breaks down management into constraints and constructors, emphasizing the flows of possibility in any system.
Dave also gives his opinion on Agile and how it has entere...
2023-05-2959 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 68: Leading Large-Scale Change In Industry with Richard JamesIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Richard James, Managing Director at Accenture, and a thought leader in agile and the ways of working.
They discuss how to lead large-scale transformational change in industry by showing humility and vulnerability as a leader. Richard also talks about the need for empathy and sympathy from leaders, to understand how changes will affect people at all levels of the industry. He particularly emphasizes the importance of developing a culture of experimentation and learning to embrace changes and ensure their success.
2023-05-2254 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 67: The Science Of Positive Leadership with Craig Dowden Ph. D.In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Craig Dowden Ph. D., a thought leader, keynote speaker, and best-selling author.
They discuss the importance of a leader mastering their ‘self’ before they master their business. Leaders must learn from their own experiences and understand their own emotions before they can have a truly objective and positive view on business. You simply cannot lead through ego alone in the modern world.
They also talk about the value of mentors and coaches, and how the best CEOs lead w...
2023-05-1559 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 66: Turning Ideas Into ActionsIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman is interviewed by Brian Hatalla about capturing ideas and turning them into actions.
Bryce covers his journey from journalism to Red Team Thinking, and how he started his first business almost by accident. This all came from the lessons he learned from writing his first book, and companies desire to implement those lessons.
Brian highlights that it is easy to come up with ideas, but it is very difficult to capture and implement those ideas. Bryce shares helpful insights from globally renowned le...
2023-05-0837 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 65: The Battle of Gettysburg and Empowering EmployeesIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the Battle of Gettysburg and the power of letting your front line workers think for themselves.
At the Battle of Gettysburg, Col. Joshua Chamberlain held the last line of defense against the Confederates before Washington DC by considering the intent of his orders rather than following the direct wording. By empowering your frontline workers to think for themselves, your business will see much better results.
Companies such as Toyota and Wholefoods have enabled their employees to make de...
2023-05-0120 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 64: Why We Hate SatisficingIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about satisficing and how it damages businesses.
Satisficing is the act of being satisfied with the first sufficient solution to a problem. Being satisficed with the first solution is rarely the best solution and often deals with the symptoms of an issue rather than the root cause.
They discuss the dangers of always being busy and why being a brilliant firefighter doesn’t result in a brilliant business. The idea that modern workers always need to be busy means...
2023-04-2427 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 63: The Dangers Of Workplace Ego with Leadership Coach Christie GarciaIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Christie Garcia, a Leadership Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and Founder of the digital Mindful Choice Leadership Academy.
They explore the different facets of ego and its impact on the workplace. Christie explains the key symptoms of ego that often manifest in the workplace and how they can be detrimental to team dynamics and productivity. Christie shares insights on how to overcome Impostor Syndrome, which is a common struggle among high-achieving individuals. Bryce Christie and Marcus also examine the three types of egos and how...
2023-04-1753 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 62: AI and Taking Risks with Oliver YonchevIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Oliver Yonchev, co-founder of Flight Story.
They discuss the recent developments of AI, how it impacts the business world, and the ethical concerns around AI. With many large companies ramping up their use of AI, particularly in public-facing systems, the world is on the precipice of an AI revolution. It’s crucial to understand this technological movement changes and how it could benefit your business.
They also talk about why companies need to take big risks if they...
2023-04-1058 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 61: The Dangers of GroupthinkIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about groupthink and the impact it can have on your business.
Groupthink is a result of social conformity and the desire to fit in, blinding the group to the flaws and consequences of their ideas. This can be devastating to a business if decision makers are unwilling, or unable, or analyze all the potential results of their own decisions.
Bryce and Marcus discuss real-world examples of groupthink and the negative consequences of a group's inability to recognize their sh...
2023-04-0344 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 60: The ROI of Red Team ThinkingIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the value businesses can get from implementing Red Team Thinking.
They talk about the difficulty in measuring the ROI on such a complex topic, but how via other tangible results within businesses they’ve worked with they can see the ripple-effect that Red Teaming has had on the companies they’ve worked with.
They discuss some of the success stories of the businesses they’ve worked with, and why engaging your employees is one of the most valuable...
2023-03-2728 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 59: Preparing The Next Generation Of Leaders with Ron BoireIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Ron Boire, former executive of Sony Electronics and Best Buy, and former CEO of Barnes & Noble, Brookstone and Sears Canada.
Ron talks about his career and how being surrounded by great leaders allowed him to thrive. He reflects on the power of leaders' understanding when they were not the best person for the task at hand, and how making way for younger generations is almost always the correct business decision.
They discuss the importance of leaders taking ca...
2023-03-201h 01
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 58: TPS and the Value of Continuous Improvement with Nigel ThurlowIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Nigel Thurlow, Toyota’s first ever Chief of Agile, and co-creator of The Flow System.
They discuss Nigel’s time at Toyota and why the Toyota Production System is critical to the company’s success. Nigel talks about the value of striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of a business, and how waste elimination is a catalyst for this improvement.
They also discuss the value of Scrum, and why everyone in the business needs to understand the compa...
2023-03-131h 10
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 57: The Red Team Thinking CommunityIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about their new Red Team Thinking community.
They discuss how red teaming can be used as a leadership tool to identify blind spots and improve decision-making processes. They emphasize the importance of learning from others, and how bringing together critical thinkers with the Red Team Thinking Community will elevate their collective knowledge.
Listen all the way through to hear how to get a free month in their community!
Sign up to the Red Team Thin...
2023-03-0627 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 56: Using Red Team Coaching
In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Miki Feldman Simon and Rashmir Balasubramaniam, two people with experience in coaching and consulting and leadership development.
They discuss their experience of the new Red Team Thinking Programme on Coaching.com. You will be hearing from them about what they thought of the programme, and how they have been able to use the tools and techniques taught in this course in their coaching practices.
In this episode:
What is covered in the Red Team Coach...
2023-02-2754 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 55: Prepare for DisappointmentIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the power of excellence and why it's crucial to always do your best in everything you do.
They discuss the topic of customer service, using Marcus’ Theory called The McDonald's Principle as a prime example of what it means to be prepared for the reality of disappointment.
Bryce and Marcus also highlight the rarity of excellent customer service in today's world and why it's important to always strive to do the right thing and do it well, espec...
2023-02-2030 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 54: The Right Way to do Risk Management with Alex SidorenkoIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby talks with Alex Sidorenko, CEO of Risk-Academy and an experienced risk management consultant.
Risk management is an integral part of decision making in businesses and organizations. It involves the identification, assessment, and prioritization of potential risks in order to minimize their impact.
Effective risk management is absolutely crucial for the success and sustainability of a business or organization. The future success of a company or organization depends on their ability to effectively manage risk.
In this episode you wil...
2023-02-131h 01
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 53: Steer Clear of the Titanic EffectIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about The Titanic Effect and how it can lead to major problems in your organization.
The Titanic Effect refers to the idea that there is often more to a situation or problem than meets the eye. Just like an iceberg floating in the ocean, only a small portion of it is visible above the surface, while the majority is hidden below. Similarly, in organizations, the surface level issues are often just symptoms of deeper underlying problems.
The Titanic eff...
2023-02-0628 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 52: How Big Things Get Done with Professor Bent Flyvbjerg
In this episode of The Thinking Leader Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Bent Flyvbjerg, the world's leading megaproject expert, economic geographer, and the first BT Professor at Oxford University.
They discuss the problem with big projects and small projects. They explore the ‘iterate and simulate’ process and how it can help navigate the early stages of a project. They discuss the psychology behind why we are hardwired to jump into projects without fully considering all potential risks and pitfalls.
Bent explains the planning fallacy and how its concept...
2023-01-3059 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 51: ChatGPT and the Future of EducationIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman, Marcus Dimbleby, and show producer James Burtt discuss Artificial Intelligence and the impact it will have on the future of education.
ChatGPT is the fastest growing tech platform ever, with over 1 million registered users in just 5 days. Many children are already using ChatGPT to do their homework for them, which presents new challenges for teachers but also brings new opportunities.
They discuss the issues with the current education system, and how AI can both hinder and improve the modern classroom. They also co...
2023-01-2336 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 50: Best Guest LessonsIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and show Producer James Burtt celebrate 50 episodes.
Bryce talks about his background as a journalist and how the experience provided him with valuable insights into the inner workings of businesses and industries. He also discusses the decision to leave journalism and how podcasting has allowed him to continue his curiosity and learning through interviews with experts in their fields.
Bryce loves how podcasting gives him the opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with an audience, and looks forward to continuing to bring th...
2023-01-1635 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 49: Are you suffering from choice fatigue? With Delia McCabeIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Delia McCabe MA (Psych), PhD.
Delia has a background in clinical psychology and shifted her focus to nutrition when she realized its crucial role in mental health. Using her expertise in psychology and evidence-based nutritional neuroscience, she helps individuals and corporations improve their brain health and cognitive resilience through behavior change.
In this episode, she delves into how our lifestyle choices can impact brain function, the unique challenges of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact th...
2023-01-0952 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 48: Red Teaming 2023 In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus and Bryce welcome in the new year, but the show also has a sense of apprehension as 2023 promises more volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, which leaders need to be ready for. In the show, Bryce and Marcus discuss:
The War in Ukraine: As the fighting enters its second year, the impact of this conflict will be felt more strongly across the globe as Ukraine’s allies increase pressure on Russia and Russia looks for new ways to harm the West.The Economy: Rising food and energ...
2023-01-0235 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 46: From RAF Wing Commander to Strategic Thinking ExpertIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Marcus Dimbleby is interviewed by producer of the show Jame Burtt.
They discuss how Marcus got started in the Air Force and why he transitioned into consultancy work. As a strategic consultant, Marcus has extensive experience in high-pressure situations. He uses his background in the Royal Air Force and his expertise in leadership and decision making to help businesses adapt and succeed.
Marcus believes in the importance of emotional intelligence and mindfulness in making effective decisions. He encourages listeners to learn more about these top...
2022-12-1941 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 45: Why Are Your Employees Unhappy? (with Vibhas Ratanjee)In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Vibhas Ratanjee.
They discuss why your employees are unhappy and why their engagement is dropping, the pros and cons of working from home vs. working in an office, and the many other ways that technology is forcing organizations to rethink how they work.
In this episode:
What is causing employee engagement to drop
The importance of creating a workplace value proposition
Why managers need leadership training
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/pul...
2022-12-1251 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 44: Why do business transformations fail?In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby discuss why so many business transformations fail and what leaders can do to make sure they succeed.
You will learn:
Why new ways of working don’t work with old ways of thinking.
Why cookiecutter solutions don’t cut it.
The value of the Three Cs: Clarity, Capability, and Culture.
Mentioned in this episode:
Iain Conn: https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/news/iain-conn-centrica-ceo-2019/
Jacques Nasser: https://www.thefreelibrary.com/%27Jack+the+Knife%27+sliced+out+of+Ford.-a079569023
Note: Br...
2022-12-0528 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 43: Don't Leave Your Employees In The Dark with Ben BakerIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce and Marcus talk with Ben Baker, CEO at Your Brand Marketing.
They discuss the importance of Internal Communications and how without great internal comms your organization will operate ineffectively.
In this episode:
Why client interactions with frontline employees are important
Why internal communications are just as important as external marketing.
The failure of company policies that prioritize the company’s problem over the customers’ problem
How to communicate your organization’s “why” to your team?
The “cosh of speed” metric.
Links:
Your Brand Marketing: https...
2022-11-2848 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 42: Never trust a bot: The KFC debacleIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk about the recent KFC debacle and automation bias.
They discuss the seduction of technology and the need to use critical thinking – even when you are using powerful AIs.
In this episode:
Why you should use Red Team Thinking before implementing AI into your business
How to see problems AI and Bots may cause in your business
Why human decision makers need strong critical thinking skills
Links:
More on the KFC debacle: https://www.bbc.com...
2022-11-2133 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 41: Are You Having a Chocolate Conversation? With Rose FassIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce & Marcus talk with Rose Fass – author of The Chocolate Conversation and The Leadership Conversation and the founder and CEO of fassforward – about why conversations matter and how to have more effective ones as a leader.
In addition, they discuss:
How to create alignment on your team and in your organization.
Micromanagement is not leadership: Manage the work, lead the people.
How Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mastered the art of strategic conversations.
The difference between reacting and responding.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Chocolate Conver...
2022-11-1450 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 40: Don’t Outsource Thinking!In this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby discuss a post Marcus did that went viral about how ineffective consultants tend to be.
Bryce highlights the situations where you should or shouldn’t hire consultants and argues the fact that you shouldn’t outsource thinking. Your employees have all the answers you need, and Marcus knows first hand that consultants do not have the right level of knowledge in order to solve your problems.
In this episode Bryce & Marcus discuss:
How hiring people who make their living b...
2022-11-0729 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 39: Disrupting Coaching with Alex PascalIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with Alex Pascal, Founder & CEO at Coaching.com.
Alex talks about why he started Coaching.com and how it assists all levels of an organization. They discuss the way coaching has been used historically and how the future of coaching is changing.
Technology has allowed the dehumanization of organizations and both Alex and Red Team Thinking aim to break down these barriers and reintroduce constructive collaboration between people, without algorithms.
In this episode:
Dem...
2022-10-3141 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 38: Why Customers Are Your Best Feedback LoopIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce and Marcus discuss some catastrophic headlines which are making the news on Twitter and social media that show how your customers can become your best Red Teamers, but only if you're willing to listen. They also reveal a tool that you can utilise as a leader to make a big difference in how you come across and how your teams think of you.
In this episode you will hear:
Why you should use your customers as a feedback loop.
How ignoring your customers is a recipe fo...
2022-10-2432 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 37: Rebecca Harding: The Weaponization of TradeIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk with internationally recognized economist Rebecca Harding about the weaponization of trade and how companies are being drafted as foot soldiers in today’s geopolitical contests.
In this episode, you will learn:
How sophisticated rhetoric is being employed by state actors to create social media frenzy that impacts every business
How Russia and China are mastering the long game and playing go instead of chess.
Why the West remains mired in short-term thinking and how to overcome it.
Learn more...
2022-10-1748 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 36: The Secret of Great Leadership LearningIn this episode of The Thinking Leader Bryce and Marcus discuss the secrets of great leadership learning.
They highlight the current issues of how people are learning things at business school years before they are able to effectively apply them.
They also explain how training in the military vs the corporate world is not treated the same, despite both of them requiring applied critical thinking techniques.
Businesses fail to invest in correctly training their leadership teams. Bryce states how important it is to teach things that will immedi...
2022-10-1031 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 35: How To Lead Effectively with Bestselling Author Captain David MarquetIn this episode of The Thinking Leader Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Captain David Marquet, a retired United States Navy captain and the bestselling author of Turn the Ship Around and Leadership is Language.
Captain David Marquet imagines a workplace where everyone engages, contributes their full intellectual capacity, and where everyone is a leader.
In this episode, the trio discuss what leadership is and how to lead effectively. As you will hear in the show, the current structure of leadership is overdue for a change. The system in place at...
2022-10-0350 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 33: What The Human Race Has Built is Sub-Optimal with Institute For Future’s Michael KleemanIn this episode of The Thinking Leader Podcast Bryce speaks to Michael Kleeman, a technology strategist whose particular skill is in bridging technical and business issues.
Michael is currently Senior Fellow at the University of California, San Diego, working on critical systems and infrastructures with a focus on creating resilient communities. He is also a Board member at the American Red Cross, the Institute for the Future, and a senior advisor at BSR.
Bryce and Michael discuss dealing with problems in complex systems. The main problem facing the human race is the...
2022-09-1947 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 32: The Story of Red Team ThinkingIn this episode of The Thinking Leader Bryce Hoffman talks to James Burtt, executive producer of The Thinking Leader Podcast.
Bryce explains what Red Team Thinking is and how he became aware of it. The core principles of Red Team Thinking are to use critical thinking to create plans with resilience, diversity of thought and enable distributed decision making. It is a way for leaders to know what they don’t know.
Bryce was alerted to the idea of contrarian thinking by the movie World War Z and a concept in it, “...
2022-09-1234 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 31: Coaching Leaders to make Real Change with Justin FosterIn this episode of The Thinking Leader, Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby talk to Justin Foster, of Foster Thinking – an unorthodox coach and brand whisperer who helps leaders break out of their shells and make real change in the world.
They discuss the benefit of changing systems and how hard it can be for organizations to accept heretical leadership. Justin believes that leadership begins in the heart, and he has spent two decades providing unconventional and revolutionary brand strategy coaching to executives and founders in many different industries.
In this episode you will hear:
Why r...
2022-09-0549 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 30: Is Your Business Operating Like Putin's Russia?In this episode of The Thinking Leader Podcast Bryce and Marcus talk about autocratic leadership, hierarchical organisations and about excessive command and control in the business world.
They discuss an article “Why War Fails” by Lawrence Freedman, a professor of War Studies at King's College London and one of the world's most distinguished experts on foreign policy, international relations and strategy.
Marcus explains why senior leaders should want to hear the truth about what is happening within their organisations and take action. He explains a theory by Patrick Lencioni about the 5 dysfunctions of a team and s...
2022-08-2929 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 29: What is Counter-Errorism and how can Leaders Implement it (Gareth Lock)In this episode, Bryce and Marcus talk to Gareth Lock of The Human Diver, an expert on scuba-diving safety.
They discuss crew resource management and how Gareth has used Red Team Thinking tools to help divers avoid potentially fatal mistakes underwater. These same techniques can help us all make better decisions every day.
Gareth and Marcus share stories from their time in the RAF which demonstrate how the most effective teams never lose sight of each member’s actions and performance.
In this episode you will learn:
How...
2022-08-2245 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 28: Red Teaming Climate ChangeIn this episode of The Thinking Leaders Podcast Bryce and Marcus discuss Bryce's visit to London to meet with Marcus.
Bryce flew out on one of the hottest day in UK history which opened his eyes to how poorly prepared the UK is for the inevitable change in climate it will experience in the future.
Marcus highlights the issues between so-called "black swan" & "grey rhino" events. Black swan events are things that we had no chance of seeing coming, therefore there is no time to prepare for them. A grey rhino event is a problem so...
2022-08-1531 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 27: Red Teaming Breast CancerWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world.
In this episode, Bryce and Marcus are joined by Molly MacDonald, founder and CEO of The Pink Fund, which provides 90 days of non-medical financial aid to cover basic cost of living expenses such as housing, transportation, utilities, and health i...
2022-08-0851 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 26: Red Team Thinking (The UK Tour)Want to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world....
2022-08-0131 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 25: Alan Mulally Shares His “Working Together” Management System (Part II)NOTE: This episode is the second of a two part special featuring legendary CEO Alan Mulally. If you haven’t yet listened to Part l, we strongly recommend that you do. During Part l, Alan goes over two very important slides that outline his Working Together Management System and personal leadership philosophy. You can view them here: https://www.redteamthinking.com/mulally-slides-1. Please take the time to print them out before listening, so that you can follow along. Or better yet, you can watch this episode and see the slides on Red Team TV: https://www.red-team.tv!
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2022-07-2535 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 24: Alan Mulally Shares His “Working Together” Management System (Part I)NOTE: During this conversation, Alan goes over two very important slides that outline his Working Together Management System and personal leadership philosophy. You can view them here: https://www.redteamthinking.com/mulally-slides-1. Please take the time to print them out before listening, so that you can follow along. Or better yet, you can watch this episode and see the slides on Red Team TV: https://www.red-team.tv!
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce...
2022-07-1853 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 022: Dealing with Toxic LeadershipWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world.
In this episode, Bryce and Marcus discuss toxic leadership, how to spot it, some of the causes, and the impact it has within organizations. They also explore what you can do to alleviate the situation, with some pr...
2022-07-0436 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 21: Mick Paisley: On Leading LeadersWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world....
2022-06-2757 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 20: Fostering Psychological Safety & Political BiasWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world....
2022-06-2045 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 19: Jose Corella: Doing Big Things FastWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better.
In...
2022-06-131h 02
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 18: The Third C - Culture - and Confirmation BiasWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world....
2022-06-0641 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 17: Jayson Coil: Red Teaming WildfiresWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world....
2022-05-3057 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 16: The Second C - Capability - and Optimism BiasWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world.
2022-05-2356 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 015: Ellie Cloke, Creating Real Diversity and InclusionWant to find out if you’re a Red Team Thinker? Want to see if your organization has a Red Team Culture? Click here to take your free assessment and get your personalized report: https://www.redteamthinking.com/rttassessment
Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world.
I...
2022-05-161h 02
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 013: Christian Johansen, CEO of IPG Mediabrands EMEAWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world.
In this episode, co-hosts Bryce Hoffman and Marcus Dimbleby are joined by Christian Johansen, CEO of IPG Mediabrands EMEA. Christian is a communications professional with over twenty years of global leadership experience. Together, they discuss organizational transformation, decision making a...
2022-05-021h 01
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 012: The "Three Cs" and Normalcy BiasWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders plan, and great leaders think. Each week, Bryce and Marcus bring you actionable ideas and insights that you can use to think more strategically and lead more effectively so that you can better navigate your complex world.
This week marks the relaunch of The Thinking Leader podcast. In this episode, Bryce and Marcus introduce the new format for the podcast and provide a preview of who they'll be talking to in upcoming episodes. They also discuss cogn...
2022-05-0134 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 011: Bryce Hoffman on Red Team ThinkingWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Red Team Thinking Vice President Marcus Dimbleby turns the table on Bryce and interviews him, discussing the origins of red teaming, why we need more critical thinking, how to enable distributed decision making and create psychological safety in your organization, why leaders need to listen, and why new ways of working can’t work without new ways of thinking.
Bryce Hoffman is a bestselling author and speaker, as well as the president of Red Team Thinking. Bryce calls him...
2021-12-2059 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 011: Bryce Hoffman on Red Team ThinkingWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Red Team Thinking Vice President Marcus Dimbleby turns the table on Bryce and interviews him, discussing the origins of red teaming, why we need more critical thinking, how to enable distributed decision making and create psychological safety in your organization, why leaders need to listen, and why new ways of working can’t work without new ways of thinking. Bryce Hoffman is a bestselling author and speaker, as well as the president of Red Team Thinking. Bryce calls him...
2021-12-2059 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 010: Zia Zaman: Pulling the Goalie in High-Risk DecisionsWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Zia Zaman, CEO and innovator, about the use of mathematics to make better decisions in times of high risk in an increasingly uncertain world – where everyone's affected.
Zia Zaman is the CEO of Soteria, previously served as the CIO for MetLife, the CEO of LumenLab, and led the marketing strategy for FAST which culminated in a $1.2 billion acquisition by Microsoft. Zia has spoken at WEF Davos, IIF, Global Summit for Women, Milken, Ins...
2021-12-0656 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 010: Zia Zaman: Pulling the Goalie in High-Risk DecisionsWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Zia Zaman, CEO and innovator, about the use of mathematics to make better decisions in times of high risk in an increasingly uncertain world – where everyone's affected. Zia Zaman is the CEO of Soteria, previously served as the CIO for MetLife, the CEO of LumenLab, and led the marketing strategy for FAST which culminated in a $1.2 billion acquisition by Microsoft. Zia has spoken at WEF Davos, IIF, Global Summit for Women, Milken, Ins...
2021-12-0656 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 009: Rethinking Venture CapitalWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Mark McNally, founder of Nobody Studios, about his new vision for venture capital and his goal to launch 100 companies in five years.
Mark is a serial entrepreneur with a broad base of experience scaling companies from startup through multinational establishment. Mark’s first startup went public on the Nasdaq at the age of 24. He’s “challenging the status quo daily and creating rapid but healthy disruption.” Nobody Studios is unified by its principles of rapid and frugal inno...
2021-11-0143 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 009: Rethinking Venture CapitalWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Mark McNally, founder of Nobody Studios, about his new vision for venture capital and his goal to launch 100 companies in five years. Mark is a serial entrepreneur with a broad base of experience scaling companies from startup through multinational establishment. Mark’s first startup went public on the Nasdaq at the age of 24. He’s “challenging the status quo daily and creating rapid but healthy disruption.” Nobody Studios is unified by its principles of rapid and frugal inno...
2021-11-0143 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 008: Professor Virginia Cha: Coping with a Hyperconnected WorldWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Professor Virginia Cha of the National University of Singapore (NUS) about today’s hyperconnected world and the “AAA Mindset” she says leaders need to cultivate to successfully navigate it.
Dr. Cha is a leading teacher of innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia, not only at the NUS Business School, but also at INSEAD and SMART, the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. She also has founded or co-founded multiple high-tech companies in Singapore and China...
2021-10-0448 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 008: Professor Virginia Cha: Coping with a Hyperconnected WorldWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Professor Virginia Cha of the National University of Singapore (NUS) about today’s hyperconnected world and the “AAA Mindset” she says leaders need to cultivate to successfully navigate it. Dr. Cha is a leading teacher of innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia, not only at the NUS Business School, but also at INSEAD and SMART, the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. She also has founded or co-founded multiple high-tech companies in Singapore and China...
2021-10-0448 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 007: Applying the Art of Diplomacy to BusinessWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks to former diplomat and executive Dr. David Landsman, OBE, about the lessons business leaders can learn from the world of diplomacy. David served as British Ambassador to Greece and Albania before transitioning to business, first as a senior executive with De La Rue plc, later as executive director of Tata Limited, the Indian conglomerate’s European subsidiary. He continues to share his knowledge and expertise as a strategic advisor, writer, and speaker on corporate strategy, (ge...
2021-09-0643 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 007: Applying the Art of Diplomacy to BusinessWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks to former diplomat and executive Dr. David Landsman, OBE, about the lessons business leaders can learn from the world of diplomacy.
David served as British Ambassador to Greece and Albania before transitioning to business, first as a senior executive with De La Rue plc, later as executive director of Tata Limited, the Indian conglomerate’s European subsidiary. He continues to share his knowledge and expertise as a strategic advisor, writer, and speaker on corporate strategy, (ge...
2021-09-0643 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 006: The Business Case for LoveWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks to Marc Cox, president of The Company Spirit and the author of The Business Case For Love: How Companies Get Bragged About Today. Cox believes that the best companies succeed in part because they love their customers, love their employees, and build authentic relationships with both of these critical cohorts. He urges leaders to turn up the volume on emotional engagement in order to drive loyalty and boost profits. Bryce shares some...
2021-08-2342 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 006: The Business Case for LoveWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks to Marc Cox, president of The Company Spirit and the author of The Business Case For Love: How Companies Get Bragged About Today.
Cox believes that the best companies succeed in part because they love their customers, love their employees, and build authentic relationships with both of these critical cohorts. He urges leaders to turn up the volume on emotional engagement in order to drive loyalty and boost profits.
Bryce shares some...
2021-08-2342 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 005: Red Teaming The Invasion of Iraq with Col. Kevin BensonWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, your host Bryce Hoffman talks to Colonel Kevin Benson, U.S. Army, ret., the man who planned the invasion or Iraq, about the painful lessons of that war, and how they led to the creation of decision-support red teaming and the establishment of the Army’s red teaming school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Col. Benson was a senior instructor at that school. He is now dean of The Red Team Thinking Academy, which provides comprehensive red team training an...
2021-08-0946 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 005: Red Teaming The Invasion of Iraq with Col. Kevin BensonWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, your host Bryce Hoffman talks to Colonel Kevin Benson, U.S. Army, ret., the man who planned the invasion or Iraq, about the painful lessons of that war, and how they led to the creation of decision-support red teaming and the establishment of the Army’s red teaming school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Col. Benson was a senior instructor at that school. He is now dean of The Red Team Thinking Academy, which provides comprehensive red team training an...
2021-08-0946 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 004: Decision Making in Chaotic Scenarios with Dave SnowdenWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, your host Bryce Hoffman talks to Dave Snowden about how a four-stage approach can help leaders better manage complexity and why smaller, adaptive systems initiate change to improve your position. Dave Snowden is a world-renowned expert in the field of knowledge management who is most famous for creating the Cynefin framework. He is the founder and chief scientific officer for Cognitive Edge, a consulting firm specializing in complexity and sensemaking, and is also the author of several publications, including Managing...
2021-07-2641 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 004: Decision Making in Chaotic Scenarios with Dave SnowdenWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, your host Bryce Hoffman talks to Dave Snowden about how a four-stage approach can help leaders better manage complexity and why smaller, adaptive systems initiate change to improve your position. Dave Snowden is a world-renowned expert in the field of knowledge management who is most famous for creating the Cynefin framework. He is the founder and chief scientific officer for Cognitive Edge, a consulting firm specializing in complexity and sensemaking, and is also the author of several publications, including Managing...
2021-07-2641 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 003. Unlearning for Success with Barry O’ReillyWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, your host Bryce Hoffman talks to Barry O’Reilly about the need for leaders to “unlearn” things that are no longer valid or no longer serve them and explains how major corporations have used his unlearning process to achieve greater success.
Barry is a business advisor, entrepreneur, and author of the book Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results. He is also the co-author of the international bestseller: Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organiz...
2021-07-1238 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 003. Unlearning for Success with Barry O’ReillyWelcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, your host Bryce Hoffman talks to Barry O’Reilly about the need for leaders to “unlearn” things that are no longer valid or no longer serve them and explains how major corporations have used his unlearning process to achieve greater success. Barry is a business advisor, entrepreneur, and author of the book Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results. He is also the co-author of the international bestseller: Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organiz...
2021-07-1238 min
The Thinking LeaderEpisode 001: Leadership in Times of Crisis with Alan Mulally, CEOWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders, plan, and great leaders think. In each episode, your host, Bryce Hoffman, brings you new ideas and insights from some of the greatest business and thought leaders to help you think more deeply and lead more effectively so that you can be a great leader too. In this episode, Bryce interviews legendary CEO, Alan Mullaly. They talk about leading through crises and how Alan saved not one, but two, iconic American companies: Boeing and Ford. ...
2021-06-1441 minThe Thinking LeaderEpisode 001: Leadership in Times of Crisis with Alan Mulally, CEOWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. Bad leaders react, good leaders, plan, and great leaders think. In each episode, your host, Bryce Hoffman, brings you new ideas and insights from some of the greatest business and thought leaders to help you think more deeply and lead more effectively so that you can be a great leader too. In this episode, Bryce interviews legendary CEO, Alan Mullaly. They talk about leading through crises and how Alan saved not one, but two, iconic American companies: Boeing and Ford. ...
2021-06-1441 min