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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Loonshots

How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries

Book • 2019

Loonshots by Safi Bahcall offers a new perspective on innovation by applying the science of phase transitions to team behavior.

It highlights how small structural changes can significantly impact a team's ability to innovate.

The book provides practical lessons for creatives and entrepreneurs to foster groundbreaking ideas, using examples from history and industry.

Mentioned by

Marshall Goldsmith

Dara Ladjevardian

Dave Stachowiak

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Marshall Goldsmith

as an example of a brilliant person who realized that happiness and achievement are independent variables.

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Mentioned by

Marshall Goldsmith

as a book written by Safi Bakal.

#155 Best of 2022: Conversations of the Year

Mentioned by

Dara Ladjevardian

in relation to his investment philosophy and identifying promising ventures.

#58 AI Expert: Automate or Be Automated | Dara Ladjevardian

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of the book.

#382: Safi Bahcall — On Hypnosis, Conquering Insomnia, Incentives, and More

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book that describes how teams, companies, and nations can use an idea from physics to innovate faster and better.

#364: Safi Bahcall — On Thinking Big, Curing Cancer, and Transforming Industries

Recommended by

Henry Ward

as mandatory reading for the exec team and leadership.

The professionalisation of Private Equity with Henry Ward

Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

in the introduction, highlighting

Safi Bahcall

's work in the intersection of physics, history, and business.

LOONSHOTS: The Science of Generating Crazy Ideas (Safi Bahcall & Daniel Pink)

Mentioned by

Sonal Chokshi

in relation to a podcast with the author.

Words of 2020! (and Metaphors, and Interfaces of the Year)

Mentioned by

KK Mookhey

as a brilliant book that inspired him to create a separate unit for innovation within his company.

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Mentioned by

Kurt Nikish

as the author of the book, and also mentioned by

Safi Bahcall

himself when discussing his career transition from science to business.

A Theoretical Physicist (and Entrepreneur) on Why Companies Stop Innovating

Mentioned by

Dave Stachowiak

as a book full of leadership lessons and historical examples of innovation.

418: The Way to Nurture New Ideas, with Safi Bahcall

Mentioned by

Johanna Nalau

in the context of a blog post she wrote, which helped a PhD student.

420: Find Your Leadership Voice, with Johanna Nalau

Recommended by

Dave Stachowiak

as a complement to the episode's topic.

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Recommended by

Ben Reinhart

as a favorite nonfiction book.

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