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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week Elliott Parker joins the podcast. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups, and he has a new book called The Illusion of Innovation which came out earlier in 2024.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and executives looking to understand the challenges of true innovation.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… in this thought-provoking episode, Tiffani sits down with innovation expert Elliott to discuss why innovation might be more illusion than reality in today’s organizations. Elliott argues that many innovative efforts are a charade and he challenges leaders to re-think their goals.
Key takeaways:
We're really good at running large organizations, but the optimization for safety and predictability comes at the cost of innovation
In nature, innovation happens chaotically and without control, something we should emulate in organizations
We need more experiments that are fast, cheap, and maybe even a little weird
WHAT I LOVE MOST… what Elliott says we can learn from Steph Curry about running big companies, “Our companies need to be taking shots close to the net, but also making sure we're doing it beyond the three-point line, where the magnitude of correctness matters a lot.”
Running Time: 26:22
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I’m eager to welcome Leslie Zane to the show this week. She is the founder of Triggers, a CMO advisory firm rooted in behavioral science, where she champions the primacy of the instinctive mind in brand decisions. In her new book, The Power of Instinct, she shows how traditional persuasion tactics fall short to grow a brand, business, or even a social movement, and she shows what techniques work instead.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders and marketers who want to build stronger, more memorable brands.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… do you ever wonder why some brands stick in your mind while others fade away? In this episode, Tiffani Bova chats with Leslie Zane to uncover how our instincts drive our decisions. We dive into the fascinating world of instinctive marketing and learn how tapping into the unconscious mind can transform brand loyalty.
Key takeaways:
Brands are built on accumulated memories and associations in the subconscious mind yet traditional marketing focuses on controlling the conscious mind
Direct persuasion often fails. Influencing the instinctive brain is a far faster path to change
Superior products don’t always win in the marketplace but the brands that create perceived superiority
WHAT I LOVE MOST… the difference between competitive advantage and instinctive advantage. Leslie says when a brand creates more positive associations than their competition, that's the moment a customer will make a switch.
Running Time: 26:24
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
In this What's Next Live, I welcome my very first Pulitzer Prize winner to the show. Charles Duhigg is a reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on the New York Times bestseller list. His second book, Smarter Faster Better, was also a bestseller. He published his latest book, Supercommunicators, earlier this year, and it is (not surprisingly) also a bestseller.
Charles led the team that won the Pulitzer Prize in Exploratory Journalism in 2013 for the AI economy, a series that examined the global economy through the lens of Apple. He also received the George Polk Award, the Great Loeb Award, the Investigative Reporter and Editors Medal, the Scripps Howard National Journalism Award, the Robert F Kennedy Journalism Award, and many others.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anybody who wants to improve their communication skills and learn how to connect with anybody - from colleagues to complete strangers.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE: We all want to walk away from conversations feeling understood, valued, and connected, but that’s not always the case. Charles Duhigg explores the ingredients of this kind of conversation and shares how to become a supercommunicator. The good news is that anybody can form these habits and bring this level of communication to any area of their life.
Key takeaways:
- There are three buckets that all conversations fall into (practical, emotional, and social). A strong communicator will recognize and match whatever conversation they’re in
- The ultimate goal of any conversation is to understand each other
- You can prove that you’re listening by asking a deep question, repeating back what you heard in your own words, and asking if you got it rightWHAT I LOVE MOST… the story Charles shares about Felix, an FBI crisis negotiator who can connect with and disarm seemingly anybody simply by having a conversation. This story shows that being a thoughtful communicator really is a superpower.
Running Time: 30:46
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I have the pleasure of welcoming Stephanie Harrison to the show today. She is the creator of the New Happy Philosophy. She's the founder of New Happy, a company helping individuals, companies, and communities apply this philosophy in their lives.
The New Happy’s art, newsletter, podcast, and programs reach millions of people around the world every month. Previously, Stephanie was the Director of Learning at Thrive Global, one of my favorite companies.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to redefine their understanding of happiness and improve their well-being, especially in the workplace.
TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… traditionally, happiness is tied to achievements - closing a big deal, getting a promotion, moving to the corner office. We’re told to aim for perfection and achieve more and more to find happiness, yet somehow, we’re still unfulfilled.
Stephanie Harrison introduces a new concept of happiness, “New Happy” which challenges traditional notions of happiness. Instead of pursuing individual happiness through external achievements, New Happy focuses on authenticity and contributing to others' well-being. By understanding and applying these principles, individuals and organizations can foster environments that promote genuine happiness and purpose.
Key takeaways:
Using acts of kindness as a shortcut to happiness
Rewiring yourself to move away from Old Happy to New Happy
Understanding the root of most people’s unhappiness
How parents can teach children the New Happy way
Practical steps for leaders to promote happiness among their teams
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Stephanie's insight that happiness doesn't have to be a choice between self and others. You don't have to put your happiness before somebody else's or vice versa. You can do both at the same time.
Running Time: 24:45
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
With the summer Olympics underway, I thought it fitting to return to an inspiring conversation I shared with Olympic Medalist Bonnie St. John. At the age of 5, Bonnie had her right leg amputated. And once you listen to this podcast, you will understand, there was no way that was going to stop her. At the age of 19, she became the first African-American to win medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck Austria. Bonnie was appointed by President Clinton as a director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council and went on to represent the United States as a member of President Obama's official delegation to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2016 Paralympic summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Bonnie is also a Leadership Consultant for multiple Fortune 500 companies, the CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, and a best-selling author of seven books, including How Great Women Lead: A Mother-Daughter Adventure into the Lives of Women Shaping the World, and her latest title Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy! I am thrilled to have Bonnie St. John on the podcast!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone! If you want to overcome your own personal talk track that the obstacles you face are insurmountable, then this is for you. I can’t think of a better way for you to spend thirty minutes of your time than listening to “one of the five most inspiring women in America!” (NBC Nightly News)
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… today’s episode is a fantastic reminder to always use your challenges, your obstacles, and your unique experiences to become a better leader. Great leaders take cues from the potential connections that can form all around them to change the way they think and therefore lead. Today, we’re looking at those connections and how to constantly look for the small, subtle changes in your day-to-day behavior that can help you become a better leader.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Bonnie taking my Bullish and Bearish scenario from just “robots having their own Olympics,” to having “cyborgs” be the answer. I think it’s a great example of Bonnie’s amazing sense of humor, and I loved learning more about her, her humility, and all the amazing things she's been able to accomplish in her life (and career) thus far. It was a real treat learning more about what makes the legendary Bonnie St. John such a special human being.
Running Time: 31:27
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I’m listening back on a conversation with Allen Adamson and I wanted to share it with you too.
Allen is a noted industry expert in all disciplines of branding and the Co-Founder of Metaforce. He is also a published author with multiple marketing titles including Shift Ahead, Brand Simple, and The Edge. Prior to co-founding Metaforce, Allen was the Chairman of North America of Landor Associates, a global branding firm. Before joining Lander, Allen was an executive at Unilever and held senior management positions at Ogilvy & Mather and DMB&B. Allen is also a sought-after industry commentator and has appeared on shows such as NBC’s Today Show and Fox Business Network’s Closing Bell.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… individuals who are trying to build a memorable brand with advertising, social media, product design and user interfaces to convey a story which resonates with employees and customers.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… find your relevance! Get out of your marketing bubble and don’t wait for things to go wrong to step on the gas and shift your strategy. Once the marketplace signals your misstep, it’s too late. Shifting ahead to success is all about being proactive and attentive and learning not just to listen passively, but to watch actively and ask the right questions!
WHAT I LOVE MOST… I loved talking about what “brand” truly is and how we can better understand it. It is one of the most misunderstood concepts in business and sales today. Everyone is chasing after what they think it means, and often this leads to a sense of disingenuousness.
Running time: 29:54
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I’m excited to welcome for the very first time, Kaihan Krippendorff. Kaihan is the founder of Outthinker Networks, a global think tank. His books include Driving Innovation from Within and Proximity, which we’ll discuss today.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and innovators who want to understand how proximity is transforming industries.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… imagine a world where you can obtain a product or service exactly when and where you need it. This kind of proximity, as Kaihan refers to it, is actually quite feasible and leads businesses to drive innovation, enhance customization, and gain a competitive edge. In this episode, Kaihan shares what this kind of proximity looks like in action.
Key takeaways:
Creativity is not about making new things but about bringing existing things together in a new way
Even small advantages in proximity can make big impacts
4 steps to harness proximity in your day-to-day
WHAT I LOVE MOST… how Kaihan applies proximity to everything, even the workplace and how to think about breaking down and assigning tasks to teams.
Running Time: 30:14
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Proximity
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I have the pleasure of welcoming Terri Sjodin to the show. Terri is the Principal and Founder of Sjodin Communications where she specializes in advancing the persuasive presentation skills of professionals. She is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller Small Message, Big Impact: The Elevator Speech Effect and her latest book, Presentation Ready, which was published earlier this year.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… the way we deliver information matters. It can make or break the decisions people make but frankly it’s a skill that few of us are taught. In this conversation, Terri unpacks critical insights and practical strategies for leaders - but really anyone - to be a more impactful communicator.
Key takeaways:
Top mistakes people self-identify in their presentation skills
The importance of awareness and course-correction
How to establish connection in a virtual setting
Striking the balance between being creative and being informative
WHAT I LOVE MOST… there is no boring material, only boring presentations.
Running Time: 33:38
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I’m bringing us back to a conversation with Mike Michalowicz.
Mike is an entrepreneur and author who launched three multimillion-dollar companies before his 35th birthday and was awarded New Jersey's SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the age of 26. He is the author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan, Profit First, and now his latest boo, Clockwork.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… entrepreneurs who want to identify and amplify the seeds that make them unique, connect with a community that wants what they have to offer, and who wants to systematize their business to run like clockwork and scale to any size.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… this episode is all about the “Pumpkin Plan” and finding the seeds that will bring you colossal growth, as well as starting to put profit first and flipping your business plan on its head. Mike talks about focusing your passion and identifying the customer base that will keep you growing.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Mike’s book Clockwork, which is all about designing your business and your career in such a way that you can remove yourself from the business system and trust that the cogs will continue to spin like clockwork.
Running time: 36:30
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I have the honor of welcoming back for the second time, Jerry Colonna to the show. He is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot podcast, and author of a new book called Reunion, which came out at the end of 2023 and also Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. Previously, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JP Morgan from Flat Iron Partners, which he launched in 1996 with his partner Fred Wilson, and Flat Iron became one of the most successful early-stage investment programs in the New York City area.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… aspiring leaders seeking meaningful growth.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… leadership is a lifelong practice. There is no playbook, but with self-inquiry and continuous personal growth, leaders can tap into their fullest potential over and over again. Jerry shares insights from his latest book on how leaders can look within to drive change beyond themselves.
Key takeaways:
Successful leaders balance high performance with cultivating a supportive and inclusive culture.
Leaders must learn to handle challenges and failures gracefully, using them as opportunities for growth and team development.
Even without direct authority, individuals can lead and influence.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… the self-awareness of tuning into yourself while keeping an eye on the world at large. Jerry says this looks like asking yourself: how am I reacting? What am I doing? What am I bringing into this conversation?
Running Time: 27:06
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Reunion
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
In this LinkedIn Live, I welcome a dear friend of mine, Guy Kawasaki. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of the Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley) and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written over a dozen books, and I’m excited to discuss his latest, Think Remarkable.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to lead a remarkable and impactful life.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… what makes someone remarkable? On his podcast, Think Remarkable, Guy has interviewed over 250 people like Steve Wozniak, Stacey Abrams, Mark Rober, and Jane Goodall who have made a huge impact on our world. In his new book, he boils down lessons learned from the dynamic people he has spoken to over the years.Key takeaways:
The three ingredients to becoming remarkable
The danger of boxing yourself in too early
Working backward is the key to doing good things
The importance of going and seeing your customer
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Guy sees grace as the determining factor between a successful person and a remarkable person. It’s not just about your own grit but recognizing the coaches, teachers, mentors, and bosses who have helped you along the way and paying that back by pouring into others.
Running Time: 31:32
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I’m excited to re-share a conversation with retired U.S. Army colonel and Silicon Valley investor Peter Newell.
Pete is the co-founder and managing partner of BMNT, an investment company that provides early-stage investment to companies developing technology for the commercial market that has relevant applications in solving national security problems. He is a co-author of Hacking for Defense, a platform that merged the rapid problem-solving techniques curated on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan with a lean startup methodology developed by Steve Blank in Silicon Valley. Pete is a former Army Ranger who has received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Silver Star and the Presidential Unit Citation. It's an honor to have Pete on the show to discuss innovation, deploying, and forward-thinking.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders interested in identifying and fixing problems and wanting to move their teams and companies forward with an innovation focus.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… this episode is all about bringing the battlefield to the boardroom and re-engineering the problem. Your role as a leader is not to sell products. Your role as a leader is to identify the problem and guide your team and your customers to an innovative solution. Lack of investment in understanding the problem is what ultimately leads us to failure.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… I love the concept of innovation exhaustion and the difference between “innovators,” “makers,” and “hackers.” I love that distinction along with the thinking around deploying an idea and making sure you design what people are actually looking for–thinking about the customer. It's necessary to be innovation-focused if we want to keep pushing ourselves, our people, and our companies forward.
Running time: 34:52
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I have a special treat for this show. We have not one, but actually two guests.
The first is Martin Gonzalez. He is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors that enable startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on org design, leadership, and culture challenges.
Joining him is Josh Yellin, who co-founded Google's first Startup Accelerator and spearheaded its growth, reaching founders in 70 countries. Along with Martin, he co-founded Google's Effective Founders Project, and he recently spent four years as Chief of Staff at Google Brain and is presently an organizational leader at Google DeepMind.
Martin and Josh are the authors of a new book called The Bonfire Moment.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… founders of startups who want to avoid common pitfalls.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… research shows that 65% of startups will fail due to people issues - not the product development, resourcing, or any of the other challenging parts of being a founder. In this episode, Martin and Josh share how they face the people issues head-on and have trained thousands of founders through Bonfire Moment workshops.
Key takeaways:
Startups thrive when people issues are addressed alongside product and market challenges
Structured reflection helps startups solve hidden problems
Addressing people issues early on fosters long-term growth and stability
Finding a co-founder should be a slow and deliberate decision
Self-awareness is a critical character trait for founders to develop
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Josh and Martin’s recommendation to not using the “maverick mindset” on the organizational side of things. Lean into innovative ideas for your product of service but rely on best practices when approaching leadership.
Running Time: 30:34
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week I am very excited to bring back my first episode with an NFL coach, Michael Lombardi!
Michael is an American Football Executive and Media Analyst with over 30 years of experience who enjoyed front-row access to football titans Bill Walsh, Al Davis, and Bill Belichick. He was an assistant to the coaching staff of the New England Patriots and is a former Analyst for the NFL network. He previously served as an NFL executive for the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philidelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who loves football and wants a masterclass in leadership and culture building.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… culture is key. In an organization like football, the role of the Head Coach goes beyond making calls, training players, or winning games. It’s the culture that the Head Coach develops that will ultimately determine how successful that team is. The same is true of business; it starts with your leadership and the culture set by that leadership. But, you can’t sit around and wait for it to develop, you have to be deliberate about building your team’s culture if you expect to be successful.
You have to figure out and know who you are as a person, as a team, as a business, and develop a plan to establish that culture as a leader. It starts with self-evaluation and planning. Whether you are 18 or 80, being self-aware and knowledgeable in your craft will make you a leader worth following, because you can develop a culture worth being a part of.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Michael talks about the importance of self-evaluation in culture-building and working at the things that make you struggle, not merely following the “best light.” When you are good at self-evaluating, you are better prepared to grow and change with your industry and your craft.
Running Time: 36:32
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I'm thrilled to welcome Jeff Wetzler to the show today. He is Co-CEO of Transcend, where he combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education as a management consultant to the world's top corporations. He’s also a learning facilitator for leaders around the world and the Chief Learning Officer at teach for America. Jeff is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. And he’s the author of a new book called Ask.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to learn how to ask the types of questions that will tap into the thoughts and insights of the people around them.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… each of us is surrounded by people in our lives - customers, investors, colleagues, managers, people we manage, friends - who are filled with ideas, perspectives, insights, and feedback that could be incredibly helpful to us. But too often, we never uncover these things because we don’t ask questions.
Key takeaways:
The key barriers to asking questions
Understanding what makes a clumsy question and what makes a quality question
Jeff’s five-step Ask Approach
The most high-leverage thing you can do as a listener
How leaders can implement this into the culture of an organization
WHAT I LOVE MOST… creating safety for a question asker. Question-asking is a muscle that needs to be built and for someone learning the skill, voicing those first few questions can be an uncomfortable or nervous experience. Jeff encourages everybody, especially leaders, to be considerate in how they answer questions so they can encourage more questions.
Running Time: 26:47
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Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I’m inviting Steve Dennis, a long-time social media friend to the show. Steve is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and the bestselling author of his previous book, Remarkable Retail. He has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor. He is the president and founder of Sage Berry Consulting, but prior to that, he was Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Multichannel Marketing at the Neiman Marcus Group. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards and has a new book out, Leaders Leap.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders seeking insights on navigating industry disruption and fostering innovation in their organizations.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… making incremental changes is a risky strategy in this day and age and the organizations that don’t adapt to the accelerating pace of change risk falling behind in competitiveness. Steve explores how to get ahead.
Key takeaways:
How to prepare for “leaps” and drive powerful innovation.
How to embrace discomfort and manage fear around change.
The role of ego in limiting innovation.
Why it’s important to incorporate both bold leaps and incremental changes based on an industry’s disruption levels
WHAT I LOVE MOST… change can be really scary. Steve shares some great reminders on how fear often precedes the greatest innovations.
Running Time: 31:16
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Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I have the honor and pleasure of welcoming Ty Wiggins to the show today. He advises leading companies on leadership transitions and executive onboarding to ensure more expedient paths to effectiveness. His new book, The New CEO, is based on original research and candid conversations with world-leading CEOs. In the book, Ty offers a backstage pass to nailing your first year as a leader and sometimes CEO, whether it's your first, second, or third time in the role.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders who want to learn from the experiences of the most successful CEOs.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… stepping into the role of CEO is a big step, whether it’s your first time or not. After working with many CEOs on their transitions, Ty has picked up on patterns and lessons. In this episode, he underscores the nuanced nature of CEO transitions and the need for thoughtful, strategic approaches to leadership.
Key takeaways:
The significance of early actions and decision-making during the first 12 to 24 months of a CEO's tenure.
The two most common regrets CEOs have about their transitions.
How to strike a balance between addressing immediate challenges and investing in long-term growth.
How to navigate the complexities of organizational culture and communication.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… the decisions you make at the senior leadership level end up somewhere. They aren’t just problems solved in the boardroom. Ty asks the question, “Is your decision landing well? Is it theoretical, or is it actually helping?”. Add these questions into your decision-making process to understand the full effect.
Running Time: 30:56
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The New CEO: Lessons from CEOs on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes)
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I’m reflecting on a great conversation I had with Andrew Grill a little while ago. Andrew is an experienced corporate leader and a former IBM Global Managing Partner. He has launched and run technology companies in Europe and Australia and worked with (and for) some of the world's leading companies, including Vodafone, Nestle, BBC, American Express, and Unilever. He is also a seasoned speaker and has presented at four separate TEDx events. He speaks to and consults for organizations to develop their strategy around digital disruption, social selling, the workplace of the future, emerging technologies, and digital diversity.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… believers of Andrew’s motto: if you want to get digital, you have to be digital.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Andrew and I live in the thought leadership space and share similar viewpoints on innovation and disruption. We both believe that the nature of work is changing, especially as technology continues to lead our lives and as Millennials begin to speak their voices in the professional world.
WHEN YOU WORK FOR A COMPANY AND YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT… never forget that your employer doesn’t own you. No matter what, we’re all building our personal brands. Of course, it’s helpful to be attached to a brand that already has a following, but you’re still growing your own brand while you’re renting your time to that employer.
LET YOUR DIGITAL SELF FLOURISH… sharing your life online and being a consumer/seller in the gig economy is not going anywhere. When you (and businesses ) begin to see this, you can shape your digital self around this changing workforce. Andrew believes that when you allow your digital persona to morph between private, public, and inside the organization, there will be broken rules but more human interaction. Are you ready for this kind of disruption?
Running Time: 29:43
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I’m eager to share my conversion with this week’s guest, Marga Hoek. Marga is a rare combination. She’s a true visionary on sustainable business, capital and technology, and a successful business leader. As a three-time CEO, board member, chair and founder of Business for Good, she applies her vision on how businesses can be a true force for good in practice. She's also a bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Trillion Dollar Shift and now her latest book, Tech for Good. She continues to champion a phrase she coined: “Business for good is good business.”
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders who want to utilize technology for societal impact.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… business growth and societal impact are not an either/or decision. In this episode, Marga highlights how embracing technology allows leaders to address global challenges while driving business growth.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Marga cites the statistic that 69 of the 100 largest economies by revenue are businesses, not countries. This is a wake-up call to business leaders who have the power to drive change to create a better future.
Running Time: 26:42
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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week I have the pleasure of welcoming Jeremy Utley to the show. He is the Director of Executive education at Stanford's d.school and an adjunct professor at Stanford School of Engineering. He is also the co-host of the school's widely popular program, Stanford's Masters of Creativity. He's the co-author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to develop their creative muscle.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… everyone has the capacity to be creative, but over time, many lose touch with these instincts. Jeremy brings a refreshing take on how to regain a mindset of exploration in a world that often prioritizes conformity over innovation. He challenges listeners to push beyond the seemingly “bad” ideas, and even the first idea that seems good enough, to unlock new possibilities.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… so much of our thinking is about our environment. I love when Jeremy says, “If you want to think outside the box, get out of the box.” He shares the story of Steve Jobs, who, frustrated by the design challenges of the first Macintosh computer, drove to Macy’s, bought a food processor, and presented that to his team as the vision for the design. He sought out a new and unexpected input to trigger his imagination and was able to create something new and innovative.
Running Time: 21:27
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