“A common trend we see is that experts in a field can become dogmatic and close-minded over time and they simply lose some of the intellectual curiosity that they had at the outset of their careers. And because they fail to question certain assumptions that they’ve made historically they aren’t listening to those new voices.” – Michael Roberto

Today’s episode is an exploration of the creative process and how organisations can clear the way for innovation. 

In many organisations, creative individuals face stubborn resistance to new ideas. 

Managers and executives often reject innovation and unconventional approaches due to misplaced allegiance to the status quo. 

Questioning established practices or challenging prevailing sentiments is frequently met with stiff resistance. 

In this climate of stifled creativity and inflexible adherence to conventional wisdom, potentially game-changing ideas are dismissed outright. 

Senior leaders claim to value creativity, yet often lack the knowledge to provide a creative framework. 

More on Mike here: https://www.professormichaelroberto.com

This episode touches on a pioneering account that sets out to understand the structure of the human brain – the place where mind meets matter. Until recently, the left hemisphere of our brain has been seen as the ‘rational’ side, the superior partner to the right. But is this distinction true?

Drawing on a vast body of experimental research, our guest argues that while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, it is a very poor master. As he shows, it is the right side, which is the more reliable and insightful. Without it, our world would be mechanistic – stripped of depth, colour, and value. 

We welcome the author of The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World, Iain McGilchrist

Iain’s website: http://iainmcgilchrist.com/

The RSA animation Iain refers to: RSA Youtube

Jordan Peterson and Iain having a chat: https://youtu.be/ea4mEnsTv6Q

“The highest success in any kind of activity – from child rearing and education to business and governance to ecosystems regeneration and spiritual practice – comes from seeing every person as unique and capable of participating in the evolution of systems and programmes” – Carol Sanford“

Peer Review is the Foundation for Measuring Employee Performance.

But does it help employees realise their full potential?

Does feedback improve a company’s bottom line?

No More Feedback is book one in our guest’s new Toxic Practice book series.The book disrupts commonly held beliefs to reveal the following:

• Why feedback undermines employee development
• The impact feedback has on our 3 core human capabilities
• The alternative that leads to self-regulating employees


Utilising examples from her decades of work, learn the flaws in the feedback trap and build conditions for employees to flourish for long-term success.

We welcome Carol Sanford, the author of No More Feedback: Cultivate Consciousness at Work.

“Artificial Intelligence: How 50 Successful Companies Used AI and Machine Learning to Solve Problems in Practice” is a fascinating look into how companies use AI and machine learning to solve problems The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has expanded beyond research labs and computer science departments and made its way into the mainstream business environment.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are cited as the most important modern business trends to drive success. AI is used in areas ranging from banking and finance to social media and marketing. This technology continues to provide innovative solutions to businesses of all sizes, sectors and industries.

• Understand some key terminology accessibly
• Expand your knowledge of recent AI advancements in technology
• Gain insight into the future of AI and its increasing role in business and industry
• Realise some threats and opportunities that AI brings to industry, society and humanity

More about Bernard here: https://www.bernardmarr.com

Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we’re in control, deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt, and decreased creativity are just some effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction. It’s time to reclaim our lives. It’s time to take control.

Lifescale is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It’s about getting back into balance and remastering our destinies.

Author Brian Solis knows first-hand. He struggled with distraction and all of its ill-effects. To get his life back, he developed a set of techniques, exercises, and thought experiments designed to tame the chaos, and positively and productively navigate our day-to-day lives.

Instead of falling victim to the never-ending cycle of newsfeeds, Likes, addictive apps, and boredom scrolling (aka the endless scroll), we can learn to manage our time and inspire our own lives to bring meaning back—without sacrificing the benefits that our devices bring us. 

This episode is shorter than usual because our guest has just started a new business, you can find Brian Solis here: www.briansolis.com

If approximately 70 percent of all businesses are family businesses, and two out of three don’t survive to the next generation, what can you do to make sure your business will survive and thrive? 

Today’s episode comes clean with much-needed info on nitty-gritty issues, such as entitlement, letting employees (even family members) go when they just aren’t working out, compensation, including:

Your kids in the business (when to bring them in, help them move up, and prep them to take over), 

• Shareholder agreements
• Selecting the next leader
• Deciding whether to keep the business or sell it
• Exit strategies for outgoing leaders
• Money matters
• Succession planning
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Establishing an effective board
• Transitioning to the next generation. 

We can apply the numerous ideas and tips in this engaging guide to address any business situation, family or otherwise. 

We welcome Henry Hutcheson, the author of ‘Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business: Ensuring Success from One Generation to the Next’.

More about Henry here: https://www.familybusinessusa.com/

Our guest today presents a practical approach to ensure that your employees perform at their highest possible levels. It’s not about increasing salaries, offering huge bonuses, or investing in the latest employee engagement tools. The real answer is simpler, deeper, and longer-lasting: getting your people to love where they work.  He takes us step by step through the process of building a lasting emotional connection between your staff and your company.

His proven strategy is founded on five key principles: collaboration, optimism, values, respect, and performance. Fuse them together, and your company will be the envy of your industry.

This groundbreaking guide provides everything you need to create an environment where people have a strong sense of belonging, a place where people finally feel like they’re part of something big, where employees want to work collaboratively and creatively, where your staff and your company grow together. Bridge the engagement gap by ensuring that every member of your team spends their entire work day in great company. 

We welcome Louis Carter, the author of In Great Company: How to Spark Peak Performance By Creating an Emotionally Connected Workplace.

More about Louis here: https://louiscarter.com/articles-by-louis-carter/

Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process.

Today’s guest is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers and believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death – is now within reach. In his book, he and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology.

They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with man-made machines, this damage can periodically be repaired, leading to the indefinite extension of the machine’s fully functional lifetime, just as is routinely done with classic cars.

We already know what types of damage accumulate in the human body, and we are moving rapidly toward the comprehensive development of technologies to remove that damage. By demystifying aging and its postponement for the nonspecialist reader, our guest systematically dismantles the fatalist presumption that aging will forever defeat the efforts of medical science.

We welcome the author of Ending Aging: The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime Dr Aubrey de Grey.

We discuss:

• The Sens Mission to end age
• The challenges of changing the age paradigm
• Decoupling aging from age-related diseases
• The 7 common age-related diseases
• The 7 solutions to those diseases
• The impact of immortality of society

More about Aubrey and Sens here: https://www.sens.org

This episode focuses on the business story of Walt Disney and the company he built. Combining a unique blend of entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and a relentless drive to bring out the best in his teams, Walt Disney created one of the most successful ventures in business history.

Outlining the specific processes of the company, our guest provides us with the tools we need to embrace our own entrepreneurial leadership style, to lead effectively, to be more innovative, and to build a successful organisation. 


Through the lens of Disney, we hear about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Beginning with a general introduction to the concepts relevant to the entrepreneurial organisation today, we examine how Disney built his empire and how the company remains an industry leader. We touch on the Entrepreneurial Leadership Instrument, which measures one’s style in leading entrepreneurial ventures.

‘
Entrepreneurship the Disney Way’ brings entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership to life through the compelling story of one of the most recognisable businessmen and companies of our time. We cover the early years of Walt Disney and the amazing challenges he overcame to build a lasting business.

We welcome the author of Entrepreneurship the Disney Way Mike Goldsby.

More about Mike here: https://elprofile.com/

Do you want more from work than just a paycheque or a title? Are you ready to manifest a work life rooted in joy, purpose, and contentment?

Career expert Kourtney Whitehead will guide you on a self-discovery journey to bridge the gap between your spiritual life and your work and help you bring intention and satisfaction to your professional life. In Working Whole, she shares eight principles that will free you to be inspired and joyful in your life and work callings. She advises that when we commit to living our beliefs in these eight core areas (humility, surrender, discipline, gratitude, connection, love, power and patience), we can work authentically and live fulfilled.

Drawn from her long career as a recruiter, counsellor and coach and her work with everyone from new hires to seasoned executives in transition to high-achievers preparing for retirement, Kourtney shares tips and tools for handling the expectations, choices, conflicts, challenges and opportunities we face in our work life. She leads you through a transformative experience to become more creative, energised, observant, accepting of change and open-hearted.

We welcome Kourtney Whitehead, author of Working Whole: How to Unite Your spiritual beliefs and your work to Live Fulfilled.