The Innovation Show

In this episode, innovation expert Vanessa Ceia discusses the shift from inside-out to outside-in mindset in corporate exploration. She highlights the importance of customer discovery interviews to overcome biases and drive sustainable innovation. Topics include stages of innovation, stakeholder feedback, mastering the interview process, and fostering effective innovation ecosystems.

Teresa Amabile, expert in workplace motivation, discusses the importance of making small progress in meaningful work for positive emotions and high motivation. Key topics include clear goals, autonomy, supportive events, and upcoming book on retirement. Managers urged to recognize the impact of small wins on employee motivation and inner work-life. Amabile's research highlights the need for leaders to create a supportive environment that fosters progress and innovation.

Renowned guest Howard Gardner discusses his theory of multiple intelligences, 'good work,' and impacts of innovations like language models. He reflects on education, ethics, and the essence of a synthesizer. Topics include innovation, creativity, good work, and the complexities of ethics in the 21st century.

George Glackin, co-author of a chapter on value flows and design criteria maps, discusses the challenges corporate explorers face in introducing new business opportunities. The episode explores the importance of crafting compelling value propositions, overcoming the 'curse of expertise,' and fostering diverse team collaboration for innovation success. Using the Swiffer Wet Jet case study, the effectiveness of these methodologies in real-world application is highlighted.

Author Dan Ariely discusses the psychology behind misinformation, emphasizing empathy in combating false beliefs. He explores the impact of stress, cognitive biases, and societal divides on spreading misbeliefs. Ariely shares personal experiences with disinformation and highlights the role of trust in addressing belief in conspiracy theories.

Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, shares insights on achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Topics include pitfalls of social comparison, power of positive framing, psychological effects of labels, and transformative potential of mindful learning. She emphasizes the choice in interpretations of experiences and encourages a mindful approach to life's challenges.

Michael Nichols, Coauthor of the Corporate Explorer Field Book and Director of Corporate Ventures for MANN + HUMMEL, talks about the challenges of inside-out innovation in corporations, the importance of validating business models, and the role of customer problem identification. He also discusses the pitfalls of mistaking invention for innovation, steps towards achieving business model maturity, and strategies for sustainable growth within large organizations.

An Interview with Ellen Langer: The Power of Mindfulness in Health and Life The script features an interview with Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Known worldwide as the mother of mindfulness and the mother of Positive Psychology, she shares insights from her esteemed career and her latest book, 'The Mindful Body Thinking, our Way to Lasting Health'. Langer discusses her role in pioneering research in Mind Body Unity and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness as a way of enhancing health. She explains how attitudes and personal perspectives can often influence our physical and mental well-being, including how we perceive and treat stress, illnesses like cancer, chronic diseases and even factors like age and physical appearance. She emphasizes the power of perception, contextual considerations, and the important role that language plays in mediating our experiences. 00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Her Work 00:48 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Impact 01:34 Exploring the Concept of Mindfulness 02:25 The Power of Being Mindful 03:27 The Prevalence of Mindlessness 04:10 The Benefits of Noticing Change 05:24 The Journey to Mindfulness 05:47 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Research 06:40 Exploring the Mind-Body Unity Concept 08:25 The Power of Mindset in Physical Health 10:54 The Influence of Perception on Healing 11:32 The Role of Mind-Body Unity in Chronic Illness 19:05 The Power of Attention to Symptom Variability 23:40 Understanding and Addressing Addictions 28:50 The Impact of Perception on Sleep 28:57 The Power of Perception in Sleep and Attitude 29:37 The Impact of Clothing on Perception and Age 30:33 The Influence of Uniforms and Balding on Age Perception 31:41 The Mind-Body Connection and Personal Experiences 33:57 The Power of Placebos and the Challenge of Social Conditioning 39:27 The Role of Stress in Health and Disease 43:23 Challenging the Rules and Embracing Innovation 46:30 The Power of Language in Shaping Our Reality 52:16 The Illusion of Control and the Role of Risk in Decision Making Ellen Langer, Social Psychology, Stress Management, Health Awareness, Thinking habits, Motivational Interview, Personal Development, Positive Psychology, Mind-Behaviour Connection, Chronic Health, Lifestyle, Habitual Behaviour, Carrying out tasks, Confidence Building, Empowerment Find Ellen here: https://www.ellenlanger.me

Rita McGrath, expert in organizational innovation, discusses designing structures for innovation with a permissionless approach. She explains competitive strategies like onslaughts and guerrilla campaigns, entrepreneurial leadership practices, and fostering a culture of opportunity-seeking. Rita advocates for intelligent failure and technology-driven management for human flourishing at work, teasing her upcoming book on organizational design.

The Power of Collective Intelligence with Simon Hill Harnessing Global Creativity for Innovation: A Wazoku Story This episode examines the power of collective intelligence and open innovation, focusing on Wazoku, a company that facilitates innovation through technology. The discussion highlights a story where an individual from India solved a carbonated drink company's bubble manipulation challenge, exemplifying global problem-solving capabilities. Simon Hill, Wazoku's CEO, elaborates on the importance of embracing external ideas, utilising software for innovation efficiency, and fostering a culture that supports innovation. Emphasising the potential of AI and crowdsourcing, the narrative showcases examples where unexpected solutions emerged from non-obvious sources, including a violinist providing a solution for a potato chip company. The episode underscores the significance of asking the right questions, timing for ideas, and structuring organisations to tap into external creativity effectively. 00:00 The Spark of Innovation: A Global Call for Ideas 00:56 The Power of Crowdsourcing in Innovation 01:30 Introducing Simon Hill: Innovator and Corporate Explorer 02:09 Exploring the Nuts and Bolts of Challenge-Driven Innovation 02:56 The Role of AI and Technology in Shaping Innovation 08:19 The Human Element: Culture, Mindset, and Organisational Change 12:57 Harnessing External Ideas: The Case of Manish and Beyond 16:19 The Future of Work and Innovation: A Circular Ecosystem 23:56 Real-World Success Stories: From Violinists to Potato Chips 26:45 Wazoku: Envisioning a World of Collective Intelligence Find Wazoku at www.Wazoku.com