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Faith, Culture, Politics in Australia with MarkMark catches up with Trumpet of Patriots Mayo candidate Simeon BidwellTrumpet of Patriots has announced Simeon Bidwell as the party’s candidate for the South Australian seat of Mayo in the upcoming Federal Election.Simeon Bidwell brings over two decades of expertise in cybersecurity and technology resilience, having fortified critical systems across defence, finance and health sectors. With a robust educational background—holding degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration, along with certifications like CISM and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor— Mr Bidwell has consistently delivered secure, efficient solutions. His collaborative approach and commitment to excellence make him a trusted advisor in both public and private spheres.The el...
2025-04-231h 17
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellKevin Kelly on AIIn this short episode, I’m sharing an excerpt from my recent interview with Kevin Kelly. He's got a new book coming out in May 2023, called Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier. We’re going to release the full interview when the book is out, but in the meantime, it’s worth sharing with you some of Kevin’s insights into the topic of AI, which is one of the areas in which he is genuinely a world leader. Unless you've been living in a cave or under a rock, you're likely very interested...
2023-03-3114 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellSteven Kotler: Getting Younger with Age: Mindsets for Boosting Learning and FlowI’m very excited to welcome back Steven Kotler, who’s been a guest on this podcast a few times before, talking about some of his books such as Bold, The Rise of Superman, and The Art of Impossible. He has written 12 books in the last 12 years, and his work has been very helpful for me not only in the corporate world, but also more broadly in life. Steven’s latest book is called Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad. Gnar, which is short for gnarly, refers not only to a very hostile environment in which he learned...
2023-02-2858 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellJack Weatherford: Genghis Khan's Lessons for the Modern WorldMy guest today, Jack Weatherford, is an anthropologist and author of several books, including one on money, a number on indigenous cultures in North America and beyond, and a revisionist and very thought provoking history of Genghis Khan, called “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World.” Tom Morgan, who is a successful fund manager, described this book on Jim O'Shaughnessy's podcast Infinite Loops as the best business and investing book that he'd ever read. That got me curious, so I grabbed a copy, changed my mind about almost everything I believed about Genghis Khan, and invited Jack onto...
2022-02-0159 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellGillian Tett: Anthro-Vision - Shifting the Perspectives on Life and BusinessIt's a great pleasure to welcome back Gillian Tett, who chairs the Editorial Board in the US for the Financial Times. She has a regular column at FT, writing about finance, business and the political economy. Gillian’s work is all about looking at the world through different lenses, and moving from tunnel vision to lateral vision. It’s about leveraging diversity, embracing the unknown, and learning from others in non-related fields, cultures, and geographies. In this interview, we talk about her new book, "Anthro-Vision: A New Way to See in Business and Life," and we cover a lot...
2021-06-2948 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellJoel Greenblatt: The Common Sense of Long-Term InvestingJoel Greenblatt is arguably one of the best investors in the world. He is a Managing Partner at Gotham Asset Management, an investment firm he founded in 1985. He has spent more than two decades teaching at Columbia Business School, and he's the author of five books focused on investment strategy, including "You Can be a Stock Market Genius," "The Little Book that Beats the Market," as well as his most recent book, called "Common Sense: The Investor's guide to Equality, Opportunity and Growth." In this conversation, we talk about what's changed and what remained the same in...
2021-06-0854 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellRicher, Wiser, Happier: Practical Wisdom From Some of the World’s Greatest InvestorsWilliam Green is a journalist and author, who has written for many leading publications in the US and Europe, including The New Yorker, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Money, The Economist, and others. He has interviewed presidents and prime ministers, inventors, criminals, prize-winning authors, the CEOs of some of the world’s largest companies, and countless billionaires. William’s most recent book is "Richer, Wiser, Happier,” where he draws on interviews that he’s conducted over twenty-five years with many of the world’s greatest investors. He spent time with time with people like Sir John Templeton, Joel Greenblatt...
2021-04-151h 05
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThe Art of Impossible: the Playbook for Impractical People in 2021Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award winning journalist and the executive director of the Flow Research Collective. He's one of the world's leading experts on human performance. He's the author of nine bestselling books, including The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, and the most recent one, The Art of Impossible, which we are talking about in this episode. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Time and...
2021-01-1948 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellTurn Your Ship Around with David MarquetIn this episode, we are joined by David Marquet, who was the Captain of the USS Santa Fe from 1990 to 2001 and now works as a leadership expert with businesses worldwide. We cover his book, Turn The Ship Around! A True Story of Building Leaders by Breaking Rules, which has been recently re-released with a new companion workbook. What Is Covered Why it is essential to have a longer-term perspective in your people development processes. Because while achievement scorecard runs while you're at an organization, your leadership scorecard starts counting the day you leave Why leadership should...
2021-01-0539 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWrap Up 3: What Is Your Most Significant Failure/”Low”, What Have You Learned From It and How Have You Applied That Learning?“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm”. So said Winston Churchill, a man who had his fair share of professional disasters to accompany his well known successes. A less painful and more practical strategy for many of us might be to learn from other people’s mistakes. There can be no doubt that you will encounter unexpected and unwanted outcomes as a result of looking at the world through multiple perspectives, or as a result of changing or adapting your work habits in order to remain fresh and creative. So we all need to...
2020-12-3019 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWrap Up 2: How Do You Remain Creative And Expose Yourself To Fresh Perspectives?We believe passionately in the power of multiple perspectives to build and sustain innovation ecosystems. And yet we are all creatures of habits, following schedules and routines that enable us to continue to perform at high levels, but which might leave us with little room for exploring the new. So unless we proactively seek out fresh perspectives, we run the risk of remaining in our own personal bubbles, surrounded by people who think only like us, so increasing the risk of biases like groupthink, not-invented-here and confirmation bias. We always ask our guests what they...
2020-12-3024 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWrap Up 1: What Have You Changed Your Mind About Recently?We have been extremely fortunate to have been able to attract some remarkable guests on OutsideVoices Podcast from the worlds of business, academia, sports, science and the arts, and all of these guests are world-class in their chosen field. We ask our guests the same three questions, which get to the heart of what it takes as a leader to create an innovation ecosystem in your organization, irrespective of what business you are in, and where you are located. The guests are given these questions in advance so that they can reflect on them and the answers a...
2020-12-3022 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellFearless Outperformance: Creating Conditions for the Very Best Teams to Excel with Amy EdmondsonIn this episode, we are joined by Amy C. Edmondson to discuss her latest book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. Amy is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School and is the world expert on psychological safety, a topic recently made famous by the findings of Google’s Project Aristotle, the quest to build the perfect team. What Was Covered How leaders can create psychologically safe environments in the workplace, in service of innovation and profitable growth. The ‘fearless’ organization, and why fear-b...
2020-12-2252 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellHuman Innovation, Smart Machines with Ed HessIn this episode, we are joined by author and professor, Ed Hess. Ed has published several notable books on learning and innovation including Learn or Die and his most recent work, Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age. Ed is currently a professor, Batten Executive-in-Residence and Batten Faculty Fellow at the Darden Graduate Business School at the University of Virginia. What is Covered The company of the future in the smart machine age is one where innovation is the strategic differentiator - as operational excellence is going to be primarily...
2020-12-1752 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWhy Ancient Wisdom Matters in Today's World with Wade DavisMy guest today is Wade Davis, an author and anthropologist, who was until recently Explorer in Residence for the National Geographic Society and is currently Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Some of his books include "The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World,” "One River," about which Sting wrote in his review “Read this book”, and most recently "Magdalena" which was described by the President of Colombia as essential reading for every adult Colombian. Wade Davis is probably the most well known anthropologist in the world today. His work has received a huge...
2020-12-1556 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThriving in Complexity with Jennifer BergerMy guest in this episode is Jennifer Berger, the CEO of Cultivating Leadership, an organization that helps leaders use complexity as the key that unlocks new possibilities for a better future. Jennifer has worked with senior leaders in companies like Google, KPMG, Lion, Microsoft and Wikimedia. She is the author of three books, the latest one being Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity which we talk about in this interview. She speaks at leadership and coaching conferences, and offers occasional courses for coaches at Harvard University, the University of Sydney, and Oxford Brookes U...
2020-12-0941 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellAnyone Can Do It: Sahar’s Remarkable Entrepreneurial JourneySahar Hashemi OBE is best known as the founder of Coffee Republic, as well as a confectionery brand Skinny Candy. She is active in the world of entrepreneurialism and charity, and is an accomplished author, having written "Anyone can do it" about her journey from corporate lawyer to founding a successful chain of coffee shops, and a more recent book titled "Start Up Forever” helping large companies innovate. In this conversation, we cover all topics related to being an entrepreneur, building a business, and what it means from a personal development point of view. We discuss some of...
2020-12-0156 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellCatalysing Innovation with Questions with Hal GregersenIn this episode, we are joined by Hal Gregersen, author of The Innovator’s DNA, to discuss his recent book, Questions are the Answer. Hal is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Innovation and the Executive Director of the Leadership Center at MIT, and has previously taught at Dartmouth College, The World Economic Forum, and the London Business School. What was covered Why Hal believes most CEOs have trouble asking questions and how to pivot from answer-centric to question-led leadership. How to be a better leader by asking the ‘different, better question’ and using the ‘power of the p...
2020-11-2546 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellInnovation Swiss Style: The Untold Story Behind Switzerland's Success with James BreidingJames Breiding is the author of Swiss Made, a book on why Switzerland - a tiny country with few natural advantages - has become so successful in the world of banking, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and more. James discusses innovation in Switzerland and makes the point that when an entrepreneur comes up with a new and innovative method or product, there will be resistance from those who have accepted the status quo. Entrepreneurs as well as intrapreneurs need to have thick skin if they wish to disrupt the market. What is Covered: 03:55 - Why did James...
2020-11-1849 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellHacking flow: How to Make Outperformance a HabitSteven Kotler is a bestselling author and award-winning journalist, and the Cofounder and Director of Research at The Flow Genome Project, a research organisation dedicated to understanding the peak human performance state of Flow. Today he joins us to discuss how to hack Flow and how it can improve business performance. What was covered Understanding flow as the peak state of consciousness in human performance and how it is the signature of commitment and performance in domains as varied as business and sports How flow is one of the most important skills for employees to have i...
2020-11-1044 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellColliding with the Unexpected with Gillian TettIn this episode, we are joined by author and journalist Gillian Tett, to discuss the role anthropology plays in today’s business world. Gillian is the author of the award-winning book, Fool’s Gold, which analyses the origin of the 2008 financial crisis, and most recently, The Silo Effect, and is currently a columnist and US Managing Editor of The Financial Times. What Was Covered Why more and more companies today are turning to anthropologists for insight into employee and consumer culture. What executives can do to prevent silos from developing within their organizations. How anthropology and cult...
2020-11-0343 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThe Return on Investment of Mental Models with Robert HagstromIn this episode, we are joined by Robert Hagstrom, who is an author, investment strategist, and portfolio manager. His books include The New York Times bestselling The Warren Buffett Way and The NASCAR Way: The Business That Drives the Sport and Investing: The Last Liberal Art, in which he investigates investment concepts that lie out with traditional economics. What Was Covered Robert's commitment to the “latticework” theory of investing, which is based on building connections between different mental models and disciplines The reasons that Robert views biology as the better discipline to think about markets rather than...
2020-10-2737 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellTechnonomics and Why my Profits Might Just Disappear with John StrawIn this episode, we are joined by digital and marketing entrepreneur, John Straw, who describes himself as a “technonomist” – someone exploring the cutting edge of technology and looking to understand where it fits from both an economic and commercial perspective. John is a Senior Advisor at McKinsey, as well as an author, speaker and investor with over 30 years of experience in IT and digital transformation. What Was Covered The journey John sees towards “programmatic enterprises” in which the availability of data and artificial intelligence allow for organizational control on a totally different level than possible today How this j...
2020-10-2335 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellHarnessing Corporate Activism To Transform A Pharmaceutical Giant with Celine SchillingerCéline Schillinger is a self-described corporate activist, who was called a troublemaker by her bosses. But thanks to her passion to grow and improve on rigid corporate systems, she was awarded Woman of the Year — La Tribune Women’s Awards in 2013. Céline was the Head of Quality Innovation & Engagement at Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the multinational pharmaceutical company Sanofi. Now she is the Founder and CEO of We Need Social. What Is Covered 03:20 - What does Céline do? 05:35 - Céline’s bosses described her as a troublemaker, yet she later went on to...
2020-10-1355 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellTalking 100% Entrepreneurship and 0% Bureaucracy with Resourceful Human's Heiko FischerHeiko Fischer is the CEO and Founder of Resourceful Humans. The company’s motto is 100% Entrepreneurship and 0% Bureaucracy. How does Heiko incorporate this motto into his company and the companies he consults with? Find out on this week’s episode.
2020-10-0652 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellConfessions of a Corporate Insurgent with Gib BullochIn this episode, writer, speaker, and intrapreneur, Gib Bulloch, joins us to discuss his book, The Intrapreneur: Confessions of a Corporate Insurgent. He spent 20 years at Accenture where he started Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), a buinsess unit set up to leverage that business’s expertise and experience in service of global development organizations.Gib now works as a consultant specializing in intrapreneurship, social enterprise, and cross-sectoral partnerships. He is also a noted public speaker and has contributed to The Huffington Post, Businessweek, and The Stanford Social Innovation Review. What Is Covered Why CEOs and leaders need to...
2020-09-2937 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellBenedict Allen - Exploring CulturesMy guest in this episode is Benedict Allen, an English explorer, environmentalist, film-maker and author of a number of books, including “Mad White Giant”, “Into The Crocodile Nest” and “Hunting the Gugu.” Benedict has become famous for his immersive style of exploration, by disconnecting from technology and diving into the lives and cultures of indigenous communities, from whom he learns survival skills in challenging and often hostile environments. He has recorded six TV series for the BBC, both traveling solo and with camera crews, enabling armchair travelers to enjoy his remarkable adventures. In 2010, he was elected a Trustee of Royal Geogra...
2020-09-2248 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellRob Swan - Leadership Lessons from 40 Years of Polar ExplorationMy guest in this episode is Robert Swan, a world renowned polar explorer, environmental leader, public speaker and the first man in history to walk to both the North and South Poles. He is currently an advocate for the protection of Antarctica and renewable energy. Robert is also the founder of 2041, a company which is dedicated to the preservation of the Antarctic and the author with Gil Reavill of Antarctica 2041: My Quest to Save the Earth's Last Wilderness. Read the article HERE. What Was Covered: What decision-making strategies can increase the chances of success...
2020-09-1539 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellChris Rainier and Olivia McKendrick - The Race to Save Cultural And Intellectual DiversityDiversity in all its forms is key to solving many of the most significant challenges we face today, and if we fail to address these challenges, future generations will inherit the consequences. Preserving cultural and intellectual diversity is the purpose of the Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation, and enables us to take advantage of useful wisdom hiding in plain sight. Learn more in this interview with the founders, photographer and National Geographic Society Fellow Chris Rainier and former Linklaters partner Olivia McKendrick. What was covered: Photography as a powerful tool to bring about social and political change that a...
2020-09-0847 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellDemocratising Elite Performance Tools with Dr. Andy WalsheDr. Andy Walshe is a globally recognised leader and expert in the field of elite human performance. He has spent more than 20 years researching ways to “Hack Performance” in sport, culture, military and business to create a deeper understanding of the “Human Potential Construct”. Andy’s ultimate vision is a world where we have established a known recipe for elite performance and thus can equip some of our greatest minds with the tools they need to succeed and improve the world. Andy’s elite performance programs are designed to make accessible, and to democratise these tools, and understandable to all regardle...
2020-09-0145 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThe Space Between Hesitation and Commitment with Michael GervaisMichael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist who works in the trenches of high-stakes environments, he is a recognized speaker on optimal human performance, and he is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast. What can Michael teach us about success in the corporate world? Well, just a few of the important topics Mark and Michael discuss on this week’s episode are: Why is an understanding of the space between hesitation and commitment so fundamental to raising performance What is micro-choking, and how you can dissolve pressure A definition of failure that challenges us to step up Ti...
2020-08-2548 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellScott Peltin - Multiplying Your Results From Your Mindset, Energy and Recovery RitualsScott Peltin is founder and chief performance officer of Tignum, a company that helps his executive clients achieve their full potential. He's worked with CEOs, C-level executives, professional athletes, and many top leaders to improve their performance and sustainability. Prior to founding Tignum in 2005, Scott worked on the front-line for over 25 years as a firefighter and as a captain, and later led his crews as a battalion and division chief in the Phoenix Fire Department. What is covered: 02:20 - How did Scott get started? 03:55 - Why is leadership not taught? 05:55 - Scott shares an example of...
2020-08-1841 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellLittle Nudges, Big Results with Steven MacGregorIn this episode, we are joined by Steven MacGregor, who is the founder and CEO of The Leadership Academy of Barcelona and author of Sustaining Executive Performance and his latest book is Chief Wellbeing Officer, in which he discusses the importance of maintaining positive mental health in the workplace. Steven is also an academic specializing in executive education and has taught at Stanford University, IMD at Lausanne, and CIBS in Shanghai. What Is Covered Why Steven believes that positive mental health and humanity will help us to thrive in the future world of work . How not...
2020-08-1152 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellDavid Allen - Creating Space, Getting Altitude and Mitigating Against the Stress of OpportunityDavid Allen is widely recognized as the world's leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. He is the author of Getting Things Done and has shown millions of people how to transform their overwhelming lives into a relaxed and more productive one. Listen to David's popular methodology and how it has helped successful leaders all over the world. What We Cover: 03:15 - What is the 'Getting Things Done' approach David uses? 04:45 - How did you stumble upon this methodology? 06:45 - How does Getting Things Done help with innovation? 08:45 - Nobody went out to be innovative, they...
2020-08-0444 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellBeautiful, Transformative Constraints, and Why They Are Core to Innovation with Adam MorganAdam Morgan founded the company eatbigfish, which challenges the status quo and creates an environment of challenger thinking and behavior. In this episode, Adam discusses his book "A Beautiful Constraint," and talks on how intrapreneurs can leverage their limits to come up with creative solutions. What Is Covered 03:55 - Why did Adam write a book about constraints? 06:30 - Although constraints may have a bad rep, most of us understand on a basic level, that constraints are a good thing. 10:05 - There are three types of stages everybody goes through when they are faced with a difficult c...
2020-07-2852 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellHacking Reality to Have a Great Day with Caroline WebbCaroline Webb is an author, economist, executive coach and the CEO of How To Have a Good Day, a firm that shows people how to leverage behavioural science to improve their working life. Caroline is also the author of the book How To Have A Good Day, which has been published in 16 different languages, in more than 60 countries. What We Cover: ● The secret manifesto Caroline has hidden in the book. ● The 100-plus tools Caroline uses, all of which are scientifically proven, and operate independent of context, culture, or industry. ● What you can do to hac...
2020-07-2151 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellOnly Curious Leaders Escape The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay StanierWe are pleased to welcome Michael Bungay Stanier back on the show. He is one of the world’s most respected coaches, author of The Coaching Habit, and founder of Box of Crayons, which helps organisations harness the power of curiosity to drive culture. Since we last spoke, Michael published a new book called The Advice Trap, and stepped away from the leading position at the Box of Crayons to explore new routes in his business and life. What is Covered Why coaching and self-coaching are key leadership skills for the future of work and bu...
2020-07-1444 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellPre-suasion: How to Influence With Integrity with Robert CialdiniRobert Cialdini has spent his entire career researching the science of influence. This has earned him an international reputation as an expert in the fields of persuasion, compliance, and negotiation. On this week’s episode, Robert discusses how to enlist the support of your senior managers prior to making an important presentation, how companies can boost their productivity by up to 60%, and what we can learn from Warren Buffett on communication. What is Covered 05:40 - For those who haven’t read Robert’s book, Influence, Robert offers a quick overview on the six principles of influence. 17:25 - Why...
2020-07-0736 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellMeaning Makers: How Top Leaders Use Stories with David Pearl In this episode, we are joined by award-winning author, David Pearl, to discuss his career as a creative confidante and personal development advisor to a number of the world’s top CEO’s and organisations. David is a respected public and keynote speaker and is the founder of Pearl Group, Opera Circus, Lively Arts and Impropera, as well as the non-profit organisation, Street Wisdom. What Was Covered How looking at business meetings – what David calls “the engine of post-industrial life” – through a different lens, say a theatrical one, can unleash the creative power of bringing the group togeth...
2020-06-3036 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellBottling Amazonian Wisdom with Tyler Gage, the Co-Founder of RUNAIn this episode we’re joined by Tyler Gage, co-founder of the organic tea company Runa, and author of the book, Fully Alive: Using the Lessons of the Amazon to Live Your Mission in Business and Life. Tyler shares how his immersion into life in the Amazon guided him in building a socially responsible business able to thrive in the hyper-competitive soft drinks segment. What Was Covered How Tyler’s interest in peak performance led him to indigenous elders in the Amazon and how life there inspired him to build a business The parallels to be foun...
2020-06-2338 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellChris Goppelsroeder - Curiosity, Clean Cows and Organisational DNAChristoph Goppelsroeder is the Chief Executive Officer and President at DSM Nutritional Products. Christoph talks on how a large organisation can create the right space for innovation and sustainability. He believes in order to create impactful and disruptive innovation, you must understand precisely what it is that your company lives for. What Is Covered 01:50 - What is DSM? 03:15 - How does Christoph develop a long term plan in an ever-changing environment? 04:35 - What does the company live for? How do people see DSM? 05:10 - The three things that the...
2020-06-1643 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWhen Big and Small Make Great with Brad FeldThis week we are joined by entrepreneur, author and venture capitalist, Brad Feld. Brad is a co-founder of Techstars, a platform for startups to access funding and entrepreneurial networking, and is also the co-founder of venture capital firm, Foundry Group. Brad is the author of several books on startups as well as an entrepreneurial advice blog. He sits on the board of several technology startups and was an early investor in Fitbit, Zynga, and Harmonix. What Was Covered How startup ecosystems have changed – and become more democratized – in the 30 years in which Brad has been active within them How...
2020-06-0943 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellInnovating a 2000 Year Old Product with Annalisa GiganteIn this episode, Annalisa Gigante, former Head of Innovation and R&D at LafargeHolcim, joins us. With over 25 years of experience, her expertise includes management, HR, strategy, marketing and innovation. She is currently a Board member of ZIS. What was covered How Annalisa’s experience in different industries throughout her career has given her the opportunity to see parallels in business innovation Annalisa’s unique approach on handling project failures and how to regain momentum as an individual and as a team Annalisa’s view that innovation is present in all areas of business and not limite...
2020-06-0245 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellAccidental CEO with David NovakIn this episode, we are joined by David Novak, former CEO and Founder of Yum! Brands which includes Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC. David is the author of several books including Taking People With You and his biography The Education of An Accidental CEO. Most recently, David has co-founded oGoLead, a digital leadership training platform that aims to change the world by building better leaders. Why David believes there is a toxic leadership problem in today’s business world and the role leadership training has to play in solving this problem The recognition methods and processes that ar...
2020-05-2626 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellBack in the Game: EA's Near Death Experience with Andy Billings In this episode, Andy Billings, Vice President of Profitable Creativity at Electronic Arts, joins us. Andy is co-founder of Electronic Arts University, an internship program for graduates to begin careers in gaming, and is also an Innovation Advisor for the think tank, Singularity University, as well as to some of the largest corporate organisations within the USA. What Was Covered How EA suffered a ‘near-death experience’ and rapid decline in profits through not responding fast enough to the digital gaming revolution and how the company used this experience to transform its culture, go to market approach and re...
2020-05-1938 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellNicholas Thomas: The Return Of CuriosityIn this episode I am joined by Professor Nicholas Thomas, an anthropologist and historian who has been a Director of The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge since 2006. He is the author of several books including his latest book called The Return of Curiosity: What Museums are Good For in the Twenty-first Century. Nick Thomas gives us fresh perspectives on museums and their potential role in fostering curiosity and open dialogue as key leadership skills in the contemporary VUCA world. What Was Covered: The resurgence of museums and why their importance is growing in contemporary...
2020-05-1336 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellFighting The Good Fight Against Bias with Dolly ChughIn this episode, we are joined by author and social scientist, Dolly Chugh, to discuss her book, The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias, which studies how implicit bias and unintentional ethical behaviour affects our everyday decision making. Dolly is a Professor of Management and Organizations at New York University, has won several awards for excellence in teaching and ethics, and is a monthly columnist for Forbes.com. What We Covered Why our brains are biased, and the ways in which we can begin to recognize our own conscious and unconscious biases...
2020-05-1238 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellIgnoring the siren call of sameness creates lasting value with Scott PageIn this episode, we are joined by Scott E. Page, a Professor of Complex Systems, Politcal Sciences, and Economics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Scott is an external faculty member at the Santa Fe Institute and is an author and speaker who has worked with Google, Bloomberg, Blackrock and NASA. Today, he discusses his book, The Diversity Bonus. What was covered Why diversity within teams must be based on cognitive differences and not solely differences in identity How the best problem-solvers and forecasters use several models and equations to assess the best strategy for...
2020-05-0951 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellKevin Kelly - The Formula For The Next 10,000 Startups, Failing Forward, And Becoming A Teaching OrganisationKevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at Wired magazine, co-founded Wired in 1993 and served as its Executive Editor for the first seven years. His acclaimed book is called The Inevitable, where he discusses the 12 technological forces that will change our future. On today's show, he talks on how technology will shape organisations and why leaders need to adapt to a teaching mentality within the company. 02:55 - Who is Kevin and what does a typical week look like for him? 06:35 - Kevin talks about one of his books, Cool Tools. 08:10 - Why did Kevin become so optimistic about technology back in...
2020-05-0656 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellInnovating, Medici style with Frans JohanssonIn this episode, we are joined by author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Frans Johansson. Frans is the author of the bestselling book, The Medici Effect, from which the now popular term was coined, and more recently, The Click Moment. Frans is the Founder and CEO of The Medici Group, a consultancy firm which promotes innovation through diversity. What Was Covered The Medici Effect, the name given to what happened in a period in Florence history where creative individuals from myriad disciplines, sculptors, architects, painters, philosophers, etc., were able to break down the boundaries between the different disciplines...
2020-05-0145 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellShapeshifting Companies of the Future with Dr. Bob Johansen of Institute for the FutureIn this episode we are joined by Bob Johansen who has been helping organisations around the world prepare for and shape the future for nearly forty years. Bob is a distinguished fellow at Institute for the Future where he utilises his extensive training in the social sciences and experience with top leaders of business, government, and nonprofit organisations to encourage thoughtful consideration of the long-term future. He is also the author of a number of books exploring potential futures, including Leaders Make the Future: Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain Age and The Reciprocity...
2020-04-2948 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellGambling on Innovation: How to Be Productively Wrong with Luis Perez-Breva of IMTIn this episode, we are joined by Luis Perez-Breva, a lecturer and research scientist at MIT’s School of Engineering and the Director of MIT’s Innovation Teams Program. Luis has extensive experience in both innovation practice - via his involvement in multiple startups - and innovation research - through his academic work. We are talking about his first book, Innovating: A Doer’s Manifesto for Starting from a Hunch, Prototyping Problems, Scaling Up, and Learning to Be Productively Wrong. What Was Covered Why Luis sees following “innovation recipes” is inherently wasteful and essentially high stakes...
2020-04-2739 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellInventing The Future with Business Model Innovation with Alex OsterwalderAlexander Osterwalder is an entrepreneur, author, business model innovator, and co-founder of Strategyzer, a SaaS company that helps organizations develop better growth engines, powerful business models, and so much more. In this episode, Alex discusses the innovative way he wrote the Business Model Generation book and explains why the Business Model Canvas is an excellent tool for businesses looking to challenge their current business model. 02:55 - Why did Alex write the book, Business Model Generation. 04:00 - How Alex crowd sourced the book. 09:00 - What is the Business Model Canvas all about? 11:15 - There is no such thing as...
2020-04-2449 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellDual Transformation and why Noah's Arc Management can't Work with Scott Anthony of InnosightIn this episode, Scott D Anthony, writer, speaker and Senior Partner at consulting firm Innosight, joins us to discuss his book, Dual Transformation – How to Reposition Today's Business While Creating the Future. Scott is a globally renowned specialist in innovation, publishing several books on the domain as well as being a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. What Was Covered Scott’s concept of ‘dual transformation’ and his assertion that today’s every changing global marketplace companies needs to be reinventing their business of today to make it ‘better, faster, cheaper’ (Transformation A) at the same time as c...
2020-04-2238 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellRob Wolcott - Never Leave Serendipity to ChanceRobert Wolcott is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of the The World Innovation Network (TWIN) and a Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Kellogg School of Management. Mark discusses innovation and how he plans to bring TWIN to Europe. He also offers thoughtful advice for entrepreneurs trying to manage their team on a middle-management level. What Was Covered 02:32 - What does a typical week look like for Rob? 04:20 - How can I be exceptional with what I do now, as well as prepare for the future? 07:05 - What are you trying to accomplish? 08:20 - Innovating for...
2020-04-2050 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellCombining Startup and Corporate with Jenny Fielding of TechstarsIn this episode we are joined by Jenny Fielding Managing Director at Techstars a global venture capital fund for innovative tech startups. Jenny has extensive experience in both the startup and corporate worlds and a strong passion for “marrying startups with corporates” to create innovation and cultural shifts. In this episode we cover: Jenny’s extraordinary success scaling and exiting her first startup Switch-Mobile in three years How she moved a legacy organisation like BBC into the new digital era and founded BBC Labs, the UK’s first corporate incubator. Why infusing corporate and startup culture is so po...
2020-04-1737 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellEfosa Ojomo: See the World Through New LensesSo reads the title of a chapter in the book by Professor Clay Christensen, Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon, The Prosperity Paradox. The concept of looking at markets from different perspectives is at the heart of this optimistic yet practical book, in which the authors apply robust management theories to help leaders uncover and capture opportunities in developing markets. Read the full article at https://outsidelens.com/see-the-world-through-new-lenses/ Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty by Clayton Christensen, Efosa Ojomo and K...
2020-04-1541 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellLisa Bodell: Killing Companies, Creating Space, the Not-To-Do ListLisa Bodell is a globally recognized innovation leader and futurist. She founded futurethink in 2003 and is the author of the book, Kill the Company. Lisa sits down with Mark to discuss how leaders can become more efficient in the work place and how they can properly simplify the work process for everyone in the company. What Was Covered 01:50 - Why did Lisa start her company, futurethink? 03:10 - Lisa talks about her book, Kill the Company. 04:35 - Asking people to take on more work, doesn't work. 05:50 - What does Lisa look for when she needs to get...
2020-04-1335 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellDave Kesby: Herding Cats - Unconventional Team LeadershipI sat down with Dave Kesby, organizational coach and author, to talk about his book, “Extra-Dependent Teams: Realising the Power of Similarity”, where he challenges the conventional wisdom of teams. As he writes in his introduction, “through the lens of convention a lot of the features of Extra-Dependent Teams are misdiagnosed as faults: working apart is seen as working in silos, lack of interdependency is seen as uncollaborative, and working only towards their individual goal is seen as not being a team player.” Dave served in The British Army for seven years before turning to a career...
2020-04-1038 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThe Most Powerful Question In The World of Business with Michael Bungay StanierMichael Bungay Stanier, the Founder of Box of Crayons, teaches the principles of how to do less hard work and more good work to the everyday stressed out manager. Michael opens a new door for managers who are struggling to get everything done. Often times, managers do not want to become coaches, but understanding basic coaching methods can help them to become more effective leaders. Habits also play a strong role in a leader’s ability to adapt to these new principles and succeed. 02:50 - What is Michael’s company, Box of Crayons, about? 04:10 - How do y...
2020-04-0848 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellExploring the Power of Pause with Leadership Thought-Leader and Korn Ferry Senior Partner, Kevin CashmanKevin Cashman is Senior Partner at Korn Ferry, specialising in CEO & Executive Development and Keynote Speaking. Kevin has been in the industry for slightly over 30 years, and has seen leadership principles grow and evolve. He has advised thousands of senior executives and senior teams, in more than 60 countries, so here’s why he believes you need to take a pause, and ask questions, in order to cultivate an innovative company culture. http://www.outsidelens.com/outsidevoices
2020-04-0651 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellChip Conley - Airbnb, Modern Elders, Navigating the Midlife CrisisI find stories of leaders who have successfully reinvented themselves mid-career both compelling and informative. This is mainly because I have been on this journey for the past 4 years and am always on the look out for guides. Chip Conley has successfully made this transition, and is now helping many others take the same journey. Rather than being a “sage from the stage”, Chip describes himself as a “guide from the side”. His story of going from founder and CEO of the leading chain of boutique hotels in the US, Joie de Vivre, to being essentially an intern a...
2020-04-0342 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWhitney Johnson - The Disruptive Individual, Riding S Curves and Liberating ConstraintsWhitney Johnson is the author of Disrupt Yourself and a contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Whitney is best known for her work on driving corporate innovation through personal disruption. She discusses the four things that help you know whether you're on the right or wrong S curve and shares examples of how to disrupt a constraint in a company environment. 02:50 - Why did Whitney write Disrupt Yourself? 05:35 - Whitney touches on the emotional side of the job, when you first get brought on to a company. 07:35 - Are you on the low-end of the curve or simply o...
2020-04-0241 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance with Angela DuckworthIn this episode, we are joined by Angela Duckworth, who is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which proposes the concept of ‘grit’ as using passion and personal conscientiousness to achieve long-term goals. Angela has also been a winner of the MacArthur Genius Fellowship. What Was Covered How passion and perseverance is at the heart of grit and its contribution to high performance The naturalness bias and our preference towards those we perceive as naturally talented compared to those who strive to achieve succ...
2020-03-2632 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellSafi Bachall: Loonshots - Innovation Though The Lens Of A PhysicistSafi Bahcall is a second-generation physicist and entrepreneur, whose first book, Loonshots, has been described as a cross between Freakonomics and the da Vinci Code. At the heart of the book is a philosophy which is foundational for everything we do at OutsideLens: that you can learn a great deal by applying the tools and techniques from one world, in this case the world of physics and to a lesser extent psychology, to the world of innovation in business. Read the full article here: https://outsidelens.com/loonshots-innovation-through-the-lens-of-a-psysicist/ What Was Covered: How the structure of a...
2020-03-191h 00
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellVas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis: Transforming The Organisation Vas Narasimhan is not your typical CEO, having started his career in public health, where he became passionate about how to impact health on a large scale. Now, many years later and as the CEO of Novartis, his passion remains undiminished. The impact the company is having on patients is remarkable, be it with “miraculous” treatments that cure children of deadly diseases with one pill, or with the Novartis Access program. In the second half of my interview with him, we talk about some of the changes underway in Novartis, such as how AI is being used to overco...
2020-03-1826 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellVas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis: Transforming Standards of Patient CareVas Narasimhan is not your typical CEO, having started his career in public health, where he became passionate about how to impact health on a large scale. Now, many years later and in the role of CEO at Novartis, his passion remains undiminished. The impact the company is having on patients is remarkable, be it with “miraculous” treatments that cure children of deadly diseases with one pill, or with the Novartis Access program. In the first half of my interview with Vas, we discuss what Reimagining Medicine means in an R&D based company that is deeply committ...
2020-03-1822 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWelcome to OutsideVoices!I am an anthropologist-turned-executive, who has spent my career as a perpetual outsider. I have helped growing businesses in companies like BP, HayGroup, Syngenta and Terramera using the incredible power of diverse perspectives. Both my academic training and decades in the corporate world taught me the same lesson time and time again: examining your world through the eyes of someone from a different background lets you discover new ways forward. Several years ago I left the corporate world to live the second half of my life on my own terms. I had a strong desire to give s...
2020-03-1804 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellSilicon Valley: from "a Bicycle for the Mind” to “Opiate for the Masses” with Adam FisherIn this episode, we are joined by writer and speaker, Adam Fisher, to discuss his latest book, Valley of Genius: The Uncensored History of Silicon Valley (As Told by the Hackers, Founders, and Freaks Who Made It Boom). Adam has previously worked as a freelance journalist for a variety of prestigious publications and as Features Editor of New York Magazine and Wired Magazine. The Silicon Valley of today, and why Adam believes the industry is now a game between the old and the young The origins of gaming, and the declining role played by women over the course...
2018-11-2047 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellMuseums as “Curators of Epiphanies”: an Untapped Treasure Trove of Lessons for Leaders with Wanda DraperIn this episode, we are joined by Wanda Draper, who is the Executive Director at Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture to discuss her experience on the board of a museum and how museums can influence innovation. Wanda has over 40 years of experience in both broadcast and print journalism and has previously worked as Director of Programming at NBC-affiliated WBALTV, Director of Public Information for the Governor of Maryland, and as a reporter for The Baltimore Sun. How Wanda uses her transferable communication skills from her time as a journalist to create a...
2018-11-1446 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellGorillas In Our Midst with Christopher ChabrisIn this episode, we are joined by cognitive psychologist, Christopher Chabris, who is perhaps best known for his collaborative research on the Ig Nobel prize-winning ‘Gorillas in Our Midst’ experiment and his subsequent popular psychology book, The Invisible Gorilla. Chris is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Union College in New York and a Senior Investigator at Geisinger Health System. Why Chris believes companies often fail the test of inattentional blindness during the product design phase. Why our attention is more limited than we think and how learning self-control can help us to take in more information. Why we o...
2018-11-0646 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellAfter The Storm: The View from Brazil with Ricardo AmorimIn this episode, we are joined by economist and entrepreneur, Ricardo Amorim. Ricardo is founder and CEO of Ricam Consultoria, a financial and investment consultancy, and recent startups AAA Academy and Smartrips. Ricardo is also the author of the best-selling book, After the Storm, is a host on Brazil’s leading news channel, GloboNews, and is a lecturer and keynote speaker. Why Brazil’s market has been historically volatile, and what Ricardo believes are the solutions to this Why Ricardo forecasts that despite a recent ‘economic depression’, Brazil’s economy is set to boom in the next three to five ye...
2018-06-1245 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellInnovation in Africa with Jean-Claude BastosIn this episode, we are joined by entrepreneur and innovation influencer, Jean-Claude Bastos. Jean-Claude is the founder of Quantum Global Group, Banco Kwanza, Angola’s first investment bank, and The African Innovation Foundation (AIF), which aims to support sustainable projects in Africa and hosts the annual Innovation Prize for Africa. Jean-Claude’s perspectives on Africa developed from his long experience through education, innovation hubs, and technology training and why he sees the continent as “the last frontier in business and innovation" How the demographics of Africa - where in 60% of the population is under 19 -years of age - impact...
2018-05-2937 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellLearn, Leap, Rinse, Repeat with Whitney JohnsonIn this episode, we are joined by Whitney Johnson to discuss her upcoming book, Build an A-Team. Whitney is the author of the bestselling book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Innovation to Work, and is the founder of the accompanying Disrupt Yourself podcast. Whitney is also a noted speaker, and executive and innovation coach, and is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. What was covered The S-curve, and how it can be used to gauge not only product growth and investment, but individual learning and innovation The stages of learning in the S-curve...
2018-05-0141 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellThe Answer Is a Question with Warren BergerIn this episode, author and journalist Warren Berger joins us to discuss his book, A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry in Sparking Breakthrough Ideas, which examines the ways in which deep questioning fuels innovation. Warren has contributed articles and stories to The New York Times, GQ, New York magazine, and The Los Angeles Times, and was previously magazine editor for CBS and contributing editor for Wired. How questioning leads to innovation and why Warren believes the best innovation is fuelled by an endless cycle of questioning at every stage The benefits of both informed and uninformed...
2018-03-0643 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellFashioning possibilities from dance, digital and denimIn this episode we are joined by Piyush Chowhan who is the Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer for Arvind Lifestyle Brands, which operates more than a thousand apparel retail stores across India. Piyush has extensive experience in retail strategy, business analytics, customer loyalty and CRM, retail business consulting and supply chain management. What was covered How technology is rapidly changing the apparel retail industry and how Arvind implements innovation to help to keep up the pace with changing consumer behavior The digital transformation happening in retail as brands look to move from simply selling a...
2018-02-0744 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellFour Pillars of Good Board Governance with Prof. Didier CossinIn this episode, we are joined by Founder and Director of the IMD Global Board Center, Prof. Didier Cossin. Didier is a global expert in governance, and in addition to his role at IMD has served as a consultant to the United Nations, the European Central Bank and multiple major corporations, including HSBC, Vodafone, Schlumberger and Coca-Cola. We speak about four pillars of good board governance: people, information, structure and processes, and group dynamics. What Was Covered Didier’s definition of board governance as “the art of decision making at the top of organizations” The particular challenge tha...
2017-10-2437 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellTo Fear is HumanIn this episode, author and speaker, Akshay Nanavati, joins us to discuss his new book, Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness, which uses neuroscientific and psychological research to aid personal development. Akshay talks openly about his personal journey, struggle with drugs and alcohol and post traumatic stress disorder diagnosis that led to the research in his concept of Fearvana. Akshay is a Marine Corps Veteran, adventurer, entrepreneur and success coach. What Was Covered Akshay’s definition of Fearvana as the state of bliss that results from engaging our fe...
2017-09-2646 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellI Don't Care if it's Disruptive or Sustaining Innovation. What the Hell Do I Do Now? - with Greg SatellIn this episode, we are joined by Greg Satell, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and innovation advisor. Greg has been published in The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company Inc., The Times of London, and Business Insider, and has just published his first book, Mapping Innovation. Previously, Greg spent 15 years in media businesses in Eastern Europe - from Poland to Moscow to Kiev and from small business journals to large news organizations and lifestyle brands. His work as an innovation advisor spans from Fortune 500 companies, to mid-size firms, and startups. What was Covered Greg’s approach to ma...
2017-09-1239 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellHollywood or Bust: New Business Ideas from Other Worlds with Hanne de MoraIn this episode, we are joined by Hanne de Mora, Co-Founder and Chairperson of management consultancy organisation a-connect, to talk about innovation of the future of the world of work. Hanne is also a member of the Board of Directors for AB Volvo and the Supervisory Board for IMD Business School. What was Covered How Hanne and her fellow Co-Founders created new demand within the traditional industry of workforce and management consultancy services – and how Hollywood provided inspiration How technology changes the consulting, executive education and transportation industries and how these forces also apply elsewhere Why Ha...
2017-08-2941 minOutsideVoices with Mark BidwellScrappy Intrapreneur Transforming Customer Experiences with Kyle Nicholas McCray In this episode, Kyle Nicholas McCray, Director of Innovation at American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, joins us to discuss his experience as an intrapreneur and innovator within an established financial business. We cover with Kyle his early career at Apple, his time as an entrepreneur and how that led him to set up Scrappy Labs, an innovation lab within APMC dedicated to exploring new and innovative products and services to revolutionize the relationship between the company and a new generation of homebuyers. What Was Covered Why Kyle decided to set up Scrappy Labs and the purpose of an...
2017-08-0147 minOutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell051 - A failure to communicate: how the absence of common language risks your digital future with Michael MuellerIn this episode, we are joined by Michael Mueller, partner and co-founder of Acrea, an innovative management consultancy which focuses on helping companies thrive in the digital age. Michael started his career at McKinsey after which he went on to hold a number of senior IT management roles within the banking industry. More recently he has developed his entrepreneurial career by founding a startup B2B travel company. What Was Covered The three most typical ways businesses are being impacted by digitization – through the creation of entirely new business models, by establishing new customer experiences, and via...
2017-06-2746 minOutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell048 - Solving Wicked Problems: My Quest for Sustainable AgricultureIn this episode Pam Marrone, a serial entrepreneur, having founded, built and sold two biopesticide companies, joins us. She is currently the CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations Inc, a Nasdaq listed company at the forefront of the drive towards sustainable agriculture. This purpose drove my work at Syngenta, and is central to that of Terramera, the Vancouver-based agtech company that I am on the Board of. In our discussion we cover: The arc of Pam's fascinating career. She shares her unique perspective, developed over four decades in the industry and some of the ups and d...
2017-05-1638 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell047 – Lessons from Season 3 and the Difficulties Innovators FaceIn this episode, Mark briefly shares his key takeaways from season 3 followed by a special sneak peak at his interview for Nick Skillicorn's Innovation and Creativity Summit coming up next week. Listen in as Nick interviews Mark about his intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial experiences and his key advice for corporate innovators at all levels.
2017-03-2835 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell045 - Deciphering Innovator Archetypes with Tamara Kleinberg of LaunchStreetIn this episode we are joined by Tamara Kleinberg, serial innovator, keynote speaker, creator the Innovation Quotient Edge (IQE) Assessment and founder of LaunchStreet, a leading platform for individuals and organisations seeking to innovate. In this episode we cover: The lessons Tamara has learnt throughout her 20 year career advising companies such as Disney, General Mills, RICOH, P&G, J&J on how to create innovative cultures. Why she so firmly believes that everyone has the possibility to be an innovator and the implications of this for leadership in large, established organisations. We walk through Tamara’s IQ...
2017-03-1449 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell043 - Vaccines, Scientific Breakthroughs and Mopping Floors with Dr. Jessica Flechtner of GenoceaPondering the cure for cancer, developing vaccines for genital herpes, seeking that next big scientific breakthrough and mopping a basement floor is a day in the life of this episode’s guest Dr. Jessica Baker Flechtner, Chief Scientific Officer and Biosciences Pioneer at Genocea Biosciences. Jessica joined innovative biotech startup Genocea in 2007, soon after the company was founded, and played an essential role in progressing the small company through startup phase to going public. At the same time as building a company, Jessica used her 18+ years of experience in immunology, infectious diseases, cancer and vaccine treatment to le...
2017-02-2852 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell042 – The Benefits of Experiential Learning for Leaders with Rocket Scientist Josh SpodekDo you stop and smell the roses every once in awhile ? Do you remember what a raisin really tastes like? Do you take the time to listen to what your inner monologue are really saying? Today’s guest Josh Spodek has made it his job to remind leaders to do just that. Labelled by Forbes and ABC News as a “Rocket Scientist”, Josh is nothing short of a serial overachiever. He has found success across many fields and disciplines such as science, invention, entrepreneurship, art, leadership, coaching, and education. He is an Adjunct Professor at NYU, leadership coach and wo...
2017-02-211h 04
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell038 - Cutting Complexity with Lisa Bodell of FuturethinkIn today’s episode, futurist and simplification guru Lisa Bodell and our host Mark Bidwell reconvene to share more essential tools for leaders and teams to simplify their work environment from her second book Why Simple Wins (check out our book review on Amazon here); they explore insights into how companies like SAP, Southwest Airlines and Syngenta are putting simplification principles into action; and get a sneak peak at her favourite tool “killing complexity” that you can try out for yourself and your team. Want to keep up with our guests visit our website and follow us on Face...
2017-01-2342 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell037 - Reviving the Swiss Watch Industry: The Remarkable Story of Swatch with Elmar MockElmar Mock is the Founder of Creaholic, but he began his career as an engineer in a deteriorating watch industry. Elmar approached top-level management within his company with an insane idea, a new way to completely innovate the industry and improve sales. Everyone thought he was crazy and his co-workers distanced themselves from him, but that turned out to be a good thing. Today’s topics include: ● His experience and frustrations as a young inventor in the dying watch industry and the unique mindset he employed. ● Using examples from the natural world he highlights the diverse approaches to inn...
2016-12-2040 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell035 - Mind+Machine Strategies That Enable Corporations to Develop New Innovation Capabilities, and Make Better Decisions Faster with Marc VollenweiderMarc Vollenweider is the CEO of Evalueserve and has spent over 15 years guiding Evalueserve to become a global research, analytics and data management solutions provider. This is the second time Marc has appeared on the podcast; you can listen to his first interview here. Marc has recently written the book titled, Mind+Machine:A Decision Model for Optimizing and Implementing Analytics, which Mark and Marc cover on this week’s show. Some of the other topics covered in this interview are: ● Marc’s transition from being a McKinsey partner to founding a business employing over 3,500 people. ● The winner-t...
2016-12-0654 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellCreating Space - Bonus EpisodeCreating the Space for Innovation, in many respects, that's what we're doing with the show. We are inviting you to come out of your day-to-day life of always-on communications, with people making enormous demands of your time, and to reflect a little bit on different individuals with diverse perspectives on the subject of change, leadership, and innovation with the hope that it gives you some inspiration, some insight, some tools to actually progress your personal or organizational innovation agendas.
2016-11-1627 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell031 - High Stakes Industrial Innovation: A View From Silicon Valley with Paul BrodyPaul Brody is a Global Innovation Leader in BlockChain Technology and a Solution Leader in the Industrial Internet of Things at EY. Paul has spent more than 15 years in the electronics industry and has done extensive research for his clients on technology strategy. Paul understands that technology is deeply rooted in strategy, but it gets complex as new technologies and disruptions arise in our modern world. For example, the moment self-driving cars are perfected, it will cause a huge disruption in our economy, so how can we navigate through it? Find out more on this week’s episode. 03:15...
2016-11-0852 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell027 - Building An Industry-Leading Innovation Engine with Trish MalarkeyTrish Malarkey is the Head of Research and Development at Syngenta, a company that has become a leader in the agricultural industry by bringing retailers and farmers improved management solutions. Trish has extensive technical knowledge in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology. Combining her expertise with her leadership position at Syngenta, Trish offers highly valuable insights that are both unique and eye-opening. Discover how to manage and create an innovative environment for a talented team of scientists on this week's episode. 02:15 - What does Trish do? 05:55 - Why are so many people working in Switzerland in the science field? 06:55...
2016-10-1139 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell026 - Creating a Practice of Lifelong Learning with Pamay BasseyPamay M. Bassey is an entrepreneur, author of the book My 52 Weeks of Worship, and earned her B.S. degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University. Currently, Pamay is the Global Head of Learning Platform and Professional Development at BlackRock. Pamay discusses how she went from employee to entrepreneur to intrepreneur on this week's episode. 04:00 - Find out more about Pamay. 04:35 - Why did Pamay go from employee to entrepreneur to intrepreneur? 06:45 - What does Pamay mean by 'creative innovative learning environments'? 09:55 - Pamay talks about the differences between e-learning and machine-learning. 14:35 - What is 52 Weeks of Worship...
2016-10-0443 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell025 - Disrupting Finance From Within a Leading Swiss Bank with Dave BrunoDavid Bruno is the co-founder of YNOME, a transparent marketplace that rates your financial management providers and helps you assemble your own private bank. David is innovating the fintech industry and discusses how he builds trust and transparency in an industry that's notoriously very hush-hush and filled with regulations. Tune in for more on this week's episode! 01:55 - Who is David Bruno? 03:45 - What are some of David's current goals? 06:25 - David currently has a staff of around 12-15 people. 07:25 - How does David find new opportunities? 08:30 - How does David build trust among his peers and clients? 09:25...
2016-09-2739 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell024 - The Science of Innovation with Amantha ImberAmantha Imber is the Founder of Inventium, a company that uses science-based innovation to help organizations unlock their growth. Amantha has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Coca-Cola and Disney, and is the author of The Creativity Formula: 50 Scientifically-proven Creativity Boosters for Work and for Life. On this episode, Amantha discusses how to encourage a risk-taking company culture that isn't afraid to fail in the name of innovation, as well as what she personally looks for in a new hire. 03:20 - Who is Amantha and how did she get started? 04:45 - What...
2016-09-2039 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellSeason Two PreviewPreviewing Season Two of the Innovation Ecosystem Podcast and a sneak peek into a few of the conversations I've been having with upcoming guests. http://innovationecosystem.com/season-two-preview
2016-08-3009 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellIE023: Season One Wrap UpWrapping up Season One of the Innovation Ecosystem Podcast and reviewing the insights our many remarkable and thought provoking guests have given on leadership, innovation, and change in the world of business.
2016-07-1913 min
OutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell001 Lisa Bodell – Killing Companies, Creating Space, the Not-To-Do List Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized innovation leader and futurist. She founded futurethink in 2003 and is the author of the book, Kill the Company. Lisa sits down with Mark to discuss how leaders can become more efficient in the work place and how they can properly simplify the work process for everyone in the company. What Was Covered 01:50 - Why did Lisa start her company, futurethink? 03:10 - Lisa talks about her book, Kill the Company. 04:35 - Asking people to take on more work, doesn't work. 05:50 - What does Lisa look for when she needs...
2016-02-2735 minOutsideVoices with Mark Bidwell000 Welcome to Innovation EcosystemJoin us, as we interview remarkable and thought-provoking guests about innovation, leadership and change in the world of business. Whether you are an executive or an intrapreneur, our objective is to help you and your organisation create an entrepreneurial culture, become more innovative, and better able to respond to change. We do this by deconstructing world-class performance from the arenas of business, academia, science and sports. Each week Mark Bidwell and Roderick Millar will bring you key insights, fresh perspectives, and proven tools you can use straight away to make you more successful professionally and personally.
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2016-02-2009 min