What's Next! with Tiffani Bova

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I'm replaying a conversation with a guest I was so honored to have on the show. Arianna Huffington is an author, mother, and businesswoman, most notably known as the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. She is also the founder and CEO of Thrive Global. Most recently, Arianna has written Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. But what you may not know about Arianna is that she has a Master's Degree in Economics from Cambridge and was a candidate for California governor. She's been named one of the Most Influential Women in Media and one of the Most Powerful Women in Business. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… those hesitant about the future. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… we're at a very interesting time in history – one that is currently being shaped in new ways every day. The next 20 years won't look anything like today. But of course, 20 years ago doesn't look anything like today either. We cannot predict what the future holds, but as Arianna says, we're at an inflection point. Careers are no longer linear. Passion and purpose have stronger meanings than ever before, and change is happening faster than humans can keep up. Arianna is concerned about our addiction to devices because data shows it makes us less empathetic. More and more people are ditching devices for real connection, which means putting phones away for dinners and seeing friends in person instead of over a video call. Arianna calls this "thrive mode." WHAT I LOVE MOST… as I've gotten older, I've realized that giving back and reflecting on my life is more important than I ever thought. In a tech-consumed world, Arianna warns that we need balance. The interconnectedness we appear to have doesn't hold weight compared to investing in relationships. Giving back and providing value is what gives us a full life. Running Time: 28:01 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on Social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Arianna Online: Twitter LinkedIn Thrive Global

Matt Higgins, Co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures and former guest shark on Shark Tank, talks about overcoming anxiety and imposter syndrome, confronting failure, and reimagining plans and goals in his book Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. The podcast explores topics like robot chefs and AI board members, discusses early exposure to entrepreneurship and valuable business lessons, and touches on different types of leadership. The episode concludes with the guest's mission to inspire people to believe in themselves through his book.

Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva, discusses the importance of high-quality content and strategies in social media. He takes a more aggressive approach, posting about politics and difficult conversations. The speakers also explore the impact of social media in creating movements and storytelling, as well as the future of autonomous electric vehicles.

Mark Bonchek, Founder and CEO of Shift Thinking, discusses the power of mental models and how they shape our thinking. They explore 'jobs to be done' and the importance of shared purpose in driving growth. They also discuss the challenge of incorporating purpose into business strategies and the shift from hierarchical to network models.

Shep Hyken, customer service expert, discusses the importance of customer experience and how it will be the key differentiator for companies. Leaders should define and live the customer service experience. Hiring people with the right personality is crucial. The entire team should be service-aware. The podcast also explores the role of technology, the impact of a customer-focused CEO, ownership in customer experience, and creating a customer-focused culture and the power of convenience.

Distinguished branding expert Allen Adamson discusses the importance of delivering exceptional customer experiences in a competitive market. He shares 8 lenses to help companies stand out and emphasizes the need for marketers to offer ideas to customers and assess their feedback. The podcast also explores market perspectives on AI, the metaverse, and skydiving, as well as the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior. Additionally, it emphasizes the challenges marketers face in a multichannel world and the significance of understanding customer needs and creating extraordinary experiences.

In this podcast, Tiffani Bova interviews Peter Fader, a marketing professor. They discuss the shift to customer-centricity, the importance of customer lifetime value, and how his students' forecasts were more accurate than Wall Street analysts. They also explore the future of customer valuation models and their impact on decision-making in the retail industry.

David Rogers, an expert on digital transformation and a member of the faculty at Columbia Business School, discusses the five barriers that hold companies back from successful digital transformation: vision, priorities, experimentation, governance, and capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of empowering people at all levels of the organization for innovation to happen.

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm thrilled to bring back a conversation with Josh Linkner that I believe is extremely timely in our tech-driven world. Josh is a five-time tech entrepreneur and hyper-growth CEO, two-time New York Times Bestselling author, top-rated keynote speaker, and founding partner of Detroit Venture Partners. Josh lives at the intersection of tech and advertising. In this episode, we explore how this intersection includes hacking, reinvention, and creativity. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to hear a different perspective on innovation as Josh reveals the common threads he found among law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals about how they approach problem-solving and change. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… innovation is creativity directed productively. It's not a copycat company or idea but uncovering greatness in otherwise nondescript pieces of stone. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Josh was adamant that you don't have to end a whole company's history to start a new one. He says big ideas and creativity are often combinations of little ideas strung together in a compelling way. Running time: ­­­33:46 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on Social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Josh on Social: Website LinkedIn Twitter

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I'm thrilled to bring you an episode of What's Next! Podcast with workplace expert, Simone Stolzoff. Simone started his career as an independent journalist and consultant. He was formerly the design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. He regularly works with leaders—from the Surgeon General of the United States to the Chief Talent Officer at Google—on how to make the workplace more human-centered. Simone also has a new book out called, The Good Enough Job. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people at any level of an organization asking themselves how they can pursue meaningful work without letting it take over their lives. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… there's a societal push to conflate work and identity, but is this the true measure of success? Simone challenges this path and presents his ideas on being fulfilled by work while also investing in things outside of a career path. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Simone predicts that in the age of AI, maintaining "self-complexity" will become crucially important. The hobbies, activities, and socialization we engage in outside of work will not only benefit us personally but also bring an irreplaceable human element to the workplace. Running Time: 29:35 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on Social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Simone Online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn Simone's Book: The Good Enough Job