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The Mike MethodEP55 AI Strategy that Starts with People with Kian GoharAI is changing everything. The question is—are you ready to lead the change?In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike sits down with futurist, bestselling author, and leadership expert Kian Gohar to unpack what it really takes to thrive in the age of AI.Kian brings bold insight from years of coaching leaders at Fortune 500s, startups, and global institutions. Together, he and Mike explore how the most successful teams are thinking differently about AI—treating it not like a tool, but like a creative partner. They dig into what it looks like...2025-07-0144 min
Connecting the DotsElevate CI with AI with Kian GoharKian Gohar is a futurist, AI researcher, and Founder/CEO of Geolab, a research lab helping organizations build the next frontier of Human-AI collaboration through training and strategy.A former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, Kian has coached the leadership teams of dozens of Fortune 500 companies on AI, innovation, and the Future of Work.His latest research on Human-AI collaboration has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal.In 2022, he co-wrote the bestselling book “Competing in the New World of Work”, published...2025-01-2349 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques177. Don’t Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons For 2025Ten essential communication strategies designed to elevate your skills.2024 has been an incredible year for learning and growth, and as we head into 2025, there’s no better time to reflect on the skills and strategies that can shape our communication and careers. In this special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams takes us through ten standout lessons from the past year. These aren’t just ideas to remember — they’re practices to evolve with. From Priya Parker’s insights on generous authority to Huggy Rao’s call to cut through jargon monoxide, each concept highlights how small sh...2025-01-0722 min
Digital Transformation PodcastNew Research into Human-AI CollaborationKian Gohar discusses his new research into human-AI collaboration. Listen as we explore ways to use AI to improve human creativity and decision-making. Kian is he founder and CEO of Geolab and a member of the board of directors for the transformational leadership council. He is a former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University and you’ve seen his work in places like CNBC, NPR and Axios. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a gu...2024-12-0524 min
Everyday MBACan AI Make You More Creative? - New Research on Human-AI CollaborationKian Gohar discusses new research into human-AI collaboration. Listen as we explore ways to use AI to improve human creativity and decision-making. Kian is founder and CEO of Geolab and a member of the board of directors for the transformational leadership council. He is former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University and you’ve seen his work in places like CNBC, NPR and Axios. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.co...2024-11-0225 min
DisrupTVThe Age of AI and Human Collaboration | Grant Halloran, Jeremy Utley, Kian Gohar, Chris DeaverThis week on episode 357, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Jeremy Utley, Author of Ideaflow, Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO at Geolab and Chris Deaver, Co-author of Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation.
Grant talked about issues around scaling a SaaS company and the impact of AI on the future of finance and planning. Jeremy and Kian discussed their latest research on how AI can help you solve problems better, and shared a key finding that uncovered an interesting paradox on the results of AI and human collaboration. Chris...2024-03-221h 02
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques134. How to Chat with Bots: The Secrets to Getting the Information You Need from AIJoin Matt Abrahams with creativity and innovation experts Jeremy Utley and Kian Gohar to explore the transformative potential of AI in the realms of creativity and problem-solving. If you treat artificial intelligence like an oracle, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you treat it like a teammate, Utley and Gohar say you’ll be surprised just how helpful a collaborator it can be.Utley, an adjunct professor at the Stanford d.school, and Gohar, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist, have researched how teams can integrate AI into existing workflows to generate more creat...2024-03-1926 min
prehypeNew research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)Co-production with Beyond the Propmpt and the "You Are Not So Smart" podcast. David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas...2024-02-201h 08
Beyond The Prompt - How to use AI in your companyNew research: Get better ideas with AI (with Kian Gohar, Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, Henrik Werdelin)"You Are Not So Smart" podcast host David McRaney and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT.Based on their new research, Stanford's Jeremy Utley and best-selling author Kian Gohar have created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation, which they call FIXIT. In this episode, we dive into the research and explore how you can become better at getting good ideas with AI.Co-production with D...2024-02-201h 08
You Are Not So Smart281 - More Chat, Less Bot - Jeremy Utley, Kian Gohar, Henrik WerdelinJeremy Utley, Kian Gohar, and Henrik Werdelin sit down to discuss the surprising results of a new study into what happens when groups of people work together to brainstorm solutions to problems with the help of ChatGPT. Based on their research, Utley and Gohar created a new paradigm for getting the most out of AI-assisted ideation which they call FIXIT.FIXITBeyond the PromptD-SchoolJeremy Utley's WebsiteKian Gohar's WebsiteHenrik Werdelin's WebsiteHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney’s TwitterYA...2024-02-191h 10
The Insurance DudesNavigating AI, Human Synergy, and Insurance with Kian Gohar PART 2Shoot Us A Message!Join the Idudes and Kian Gohar for an informative yet engaging episode that takes you on a journey of exploring the pivotal role of effective communication with AI in the ever-evolving technological landscape. The hosts and their guest, emphasize the significance of honing human-centric skills like problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and curiosity, stressing that the future success of businesses hinges on mastering these qualities. The episode also features a capt...2024-02-0726 minThe Insurance DudesNavigating AI, Human Synergy, and Insurance with Kian Gohar PART 1Shoot Us A Message!Join the Idudes and Kian Gohar for an informative yet engaging episode that takes you on a journey of exploring the pivotal role of effective communication with AI in the ever-evolving technological landscape. The hosts and their guest, emphasize the significance of honing human-centric skills like problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and curiosity, stressing that the future success of businesses hinges on mastering these qualities. The episode also features a capt...2024-02-0525 min
The Jack Canfield PodcastAI and the Art of Problem-Solving with Kian GoharToday I have an extraordinary guest joining me, someone I'm proud to call a dear friend in the world of transformation and leadership. Kian Gohar is a visionary futurist, a best-selling author, and a key member of the transformational leadership council, which is a gathering of about 150 people who started as leaders in the transformational space and are now making a huge difference in the world. As a former executive director of the XPrize Foundation and a faculty member at Singularity University, Kian has a wealth of experience in innovation and cutting-edge technologies. He is also the founder and...2023-11-1649 min
The Business of GivingUnleashing Radical Adaptability: Lessons from Kian Gohar on the Future of WorkThe following is a conversation between Kian Gohar, CEO of Geolab & Co-author of Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.2023-06-3031 min
MINDTRX PodcastKian Gohar – Radical AdaptabilityWorking in a new world after cultural, political, social, or economic upheaval requires new skills. Kian Gohar and host Paul Scheele discuss the principles and practices that help you adapt and succeed in this episode of the MINDTRX podcast. Kian Gohar is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and futurist and inspires organizations to build exponential teams to thrive in the new world of work. He is the founder of Geolab, an innovation research and leadership development firm. His latest book is “Competing in the New World of Work.” Learn more and connect with Kian at www.Kian.is a...2023-05-1656 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kian Gohar '98: Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and Best-Selling AuthorThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kian Gohar ‘98, who is currently the Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and a best-selling author of “Competing in the New World of Work” after Graduating from Northwestern with Majors in History and Political Science. Kian shares stories about a Great Teacher, Working During College, Choir, Learning Skills, His First Job After Graduating, Participating in Fellowships, Deciding Between Different Post-Grad Options, Working at a Development Firm, His Book, Working During the Pandemic, Focusing on Key Tasks, and more! Timestamps: 00:45: Studies and Student Experi...2022-11-2331 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kian Gohar '98: Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and Best-Selling AuthorThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kian Gohar ‘98, who is currently the Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and a best-selling author of “Competing in the New World of Work” after Graduating from Northwestern with Majors in History and Political Science. Kian shares stories about a Great Teacher, Working During College, Choir, Learning Skills, His First Job After Graduating, Participating in Fellowships, Deciding Between Different Post-Grad Options, Working at a Development Firm, His Book, Working During the Pandemic, Focusing on Key Tasks, and more! Timestamps: 00:45: Studies and Student Experience at Northwestern 3:30: Skills Learned from Extrac...2022-11-2331 min
The Future Of TeamworkForesight and Instilling Strategic Communication Frameworks with Kian GoharOn today's episode of The Future of Teamwork, host Dane Groeneveld invites Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO of Geolab, to discuss the bionic age and how to utilize foresight to plan different scenarios and future-proof your business. Geolab has partnered with organizations like NASA, Google, the XPRIZE Foundation, and Harvard to help their teams create frameworks to work more strategically. During the conversation the two also touch on the power of AI in your software stack, crowdsourcing customer ideas in the innovation sphere, and the concept of "teaming out."Key Takeaways: [00:11 - 03:16] Meet Ki...2022-10-2250 min
Full Disclosure with Roben FarzadThe Great DispersionHybrid work. Quiet quitting. The eternally delayed return to the office. It's increasingly apparent that work is not going to revert to some imagined pre-Covid normal. The frictions are often inter-generational. Guests: Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, Substack's "Where's Your Ed At?" ; and Kian Gohar, co-author of Competing in the New World of Work.2022-09-131h 00
Zillennial Leader PodcastLeading Within Your Organization: How To Future-Proof Your Organization In The New World Of Work With Kian GoharWith the rapid evolution of technology and the lasting impact of the pandemic, the future of work has become pretty unorthodox. Hybrid workplace setups are becoming widespread, and a company's success is often dictated by its digital capabilities. Dr. Santor Nishizaki chats with best-selling author and futurist, Kian Gohar, to discuss how to future-proof your team in the new world of work. Kian presents practical tools that lead to efficient collaboration and improved communication and shares his insights about the Great Resignation, the qualities of an inspiring leader, and the greatest strengths of the Gen Z workforce.2022-09-0629 min
Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking499: How radical adaptability sustains continuous change (with Kian Gohar)Welcome to an episode with a sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian Gohar. Get Kian’s book here: https://amzn.to/3wdoonJ Many organizations have been caught flat-footed by disruptive changes – especially in the pandemic era – which has forced a lot of businesses to rethink their priorities to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world. Having the ability to identify trends that allow organizations to leverage potential threats and changes in the future will turn into great opportunities. But many organizations don't think this way and instead focus on what there is today and react to the changes later. ...2022-08-171h 01
Be Better with Michael KurlandHow CEOs can Create a “Wow factor” in their Organization with Vikram MalhotraServing as an inspiration to global organizations, Kian Gohar empowers leaders through innovation, leadership, and a strategic approach to creative problem solving to plan for the future of work. In today’s show, Kian discusses the impact that disruption can have on a business and how leaders can create high performance teams using the Muscle Radical Adaptability approach.Key TakeawaysVik’s life and work background and an overview of his book.What it takes to be an excellent CEO.Specific details on how to align values and culture in an organization.Why CEOs...2022-06-1336 minBe Better with Michael KurlandHow Organizations Can Thrive in a World of Disruption with Kian GoharThere are several principles for running a successful business and some of them are beneficial in their own right. However, certain common characteristics can be recognized in businesses that flourish and survive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing world. To those who help organizations expand and grow, words like creativity, flexibility, leadership, and luck are constantly at the forefront. However, our guest in today's episode has written a book that provides business leaders with four key categories to propel their business forward, win over their competitors, and embrace an evolving workforce.Listen to this podcast as Michael Kurland interviews Kian...2022-06-0633 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastCompeting in the New World of Work with Keith FerrazziFewer than 15% of larger organizations reinvented their work because of the pandemic. They learned they could get by and did the same "work" remotely. Keith Ferrazzi joins Kevin to discuss his research looking at the innovations that emerged during the pandemic. Leaders need to understand the risks and opportunities that need attention today to stay competitive. Key Points In this episode, Keith Ferrazzi shares how he thinks the pandemic changed the way we work. He discusses the importance of active foresight. He highlights the Lego block workforce. He talks about mental health and resilience from both a...2022-05-1837 min
PeopleForce Podcast with Michael MendenhallHow Leaders Build a System of Looking Around CornersShifting Grounds host Keith Ferrazzi and guest cohost Kian Gohar, tackle an aspect of business that has alluded many— foresight. Together with Chris Hyams, CEO of Indeed, they examine the importance of looking forward, recognizing opportunities and challenges, and when necessary, pivoting operations.2022-05-1749 min
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving238: Kian Gohar, How radical adaptability sustains continuous changeWelcome to Strategy Skills episode 238, an episode with a sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian Gohar. Get Kian’s book here: https://amzn.to/3mOXe1y Many organizations have been caught flat-footed by disruptive changes – especially in the pandemic era – which has forced a lot of businesses to rethink their priorities to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world. Having the ability to identify trends that allow organizations to leverage potential threats and changes in the future will turn into great opportunities. But many organizations don't think this way and instead focus on what there is today and react to the...2022-05-021h 03
The Leadership PodcastTLP304: History Doesn’t Repeat Itself... But it Does RhymeKian Gohar is the founder of Geolab, an innovation research and training firm empowering leaders through coaching, strategy, and design. He helps inspire the world’s leading organizations to harness disruptive trends transforming industry in the next decade and beyond. He is the co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work.” As a historian and a futurist, he shares his thoughts and insights on the present and future trends with remote work and digitalization. Key Takeaways [1:50] Kian has never had a job he applied for. He has been unsuccessful at every job application he has had. [3:40] Talking about Kian’s book, Com...2022-04-2741 min
The Official BNI PodcastCompeting in the New World of WorkKian Gohar shares 3 keys to success in a hybrid work environment and how to use them to build a better BNI chapter.2022-03-2314 minThe Official BNI PodcastCompeting in the New World of WorkKian Gohar shares 3 keys to success in a hybrid work environment and how to use them to build a better BNI chapter.2022-03-2314 min
Coaching for LeadersThe Key Indicators of Team Resilience, with Keith FerrazziKeith Ferrazzi: Competing in the New World of Work
Keith Ferrazzi is the founder and chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a management consulting and coaching company that works to transform many of the largest organizations and governments in the world. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Keith rose to become the youngest chief marketing officer of a Fortune 500 company during his career at Deloitte and later became CMO and head of sales at Starwood Hotels.
He has contributed to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal and is The New York Times number one bestselling author of Who’s...2022-03-2135 minEveryday MBACompeting in the New World of WorkKian Gohar discusses the book "Competing in the New World of Work" and how radical adaptability separates the best performing companies from the rest. Co-authored with best-selling author, Keith Ferrazzi, and based on research conducted with Harvard, the book provides a blueprint leaders can use to stay competitive in the future. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? 2022-03-0525 min
The Renee Fraser Show, Why Women with Renee Fraser, PhDThe Dr. Renee Fraser Show, Why Women | Kian Gohar, FuturistHow do you practice radical adaptability in your life?2022-03-0147 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Kian Gohar - Innovation and TransformationKian Gohar is a strategist & co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work.” He coaches executives on team leadership, innovation and transformation. Kian is Founder and CEO of Geolab.A sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. He coaches entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to make their impossible, impossible. Ross and Kian talk about innovation, creating jobs, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startups, knocking on doors, coaching, lockdowns, adapting work, transforming, companies and not doing enough. The pair also discuss the Burning Man Festival, survival, thriv...2022-02-2247 min
Inventing The Future#25: Thriving In The New World of Work w/ Kian Gohar, an Innovation Expert and the Founder & CEO of GeolabThe pandemic completely shifted the nature of how we work. The abrupt changes brought by the pandemic either destroyed companies or forced them to radically adapt. In this episode, Julian speaks with Kian Gohar about the leadership principles, culture changes, and new rules of work that are required to thrive in this new age.
❓ Who is Kian?
Kian Gohar inspires the world’s leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems.
💥 Kian is the co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work” with Keith Ferrazzi, which was published just two days ago on...2022-02-1758 min
The Magic of Storytelling, in Your Pocket With Full AudiobookCompeting in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest Audiobook by Keith FerrazziListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 525423
Title: Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest
Author: Keith Ferrazzi, Kian Gohar, Noel Weyrich
Narrator: Chris Henry Coffey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:41:54
Language: English
Release date: 02-15-22
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business Development, HR & Office Administration
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author on how to win in a world of unprecedented change
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Title: Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest
Author: Kian Gohar, Noel Weyrich, Keith Ferrazzi
Narrator: Chris Henry Coffey
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 41 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author on how to win in a world of unprecedented changeYou’ve shed antiquated systems and processes. You went all-in on digital. Your teams settled into new, often better, ways of do...2022-02-157h 41