Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO, executive leadership coach, and author of six books. Her often counter-intuitive insights on collaboration, consensus-building, and decision-making have earned her a reputation as a smart thinker who challenges conventional business wisdom. In her latest book, Uncharted: How to Map the Future, Margaret explains why attempts to predict the future, even in today's world of AI and Big Data technologies, are often doomed to failure. She offers alternative strategies for organizations facing an uncertain future — strategies based on human creativity and resilience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I’m joined by speaker, international executive and five-time author Margaret Heffernan. We discuss how to get the most out of our people, creating a thriving culture of trust and collaboration, and how to prevent potentially devastating “willful blindness.”   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret Heffernan, an entrepreneur and author, shares her unique insights on uncertainty in decision-making. She challenges the reliance on data for predicting the future, stressing that it's often inadequate. Instead, she advocates for fostering creativity and collaboration within organizations. Using the 'super chicken' experiment, she illustrates how competition can harm team performance. Heffernan also highlights the importance of local action and the creative energies of artists as vital tools for navigating unpredictability.

Margaret Heffernan, author of Wilful Blindness, discusses the dangers of willful ignorance and the importance of confronting uncomfortable information. The podcast explores the impact of willful blindness on decision-making, problem-solving, and personal growth, while emphasizing the need to break free from the trap of obedience and conformity.

Margaret Heffernan, a prolific writer and captivating speaker, discusses the challenges of predicting the future and the difference between complicated and complex systems. She also explores the challenges faced by product managers and the importance of accuracy and transparency in product forecasting.

Margaret Heffernan, author, professor, former CEO, and serial entrepreneur, discusses the central thesis of her book 'Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future.' Topics include the value of trial and error in personal and organizational contexts, exploring career paths and the importance of a love for learning, living like an artist, the lost art of aimless strolling, and the virtues of not living forever.

Margaret Heffernan, a renowned entrepreneur and author, explores the concept of 'willful blindness'—our tendency to ignore uncomfortable truths. She shares insights on how leaders can confront this in their organizations, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue and fostering innovation. Margaret also discusses strategies for embracing uncertainty in decision-making and the significance of ongoing learning in today’s ever-changing landscape. Her reflections on personal growth and tackling self-doubt in writing add a relatable touch to the conversation.

Margaret Heffernan, former BBC producer and media executive, discusses the future, adapting to uncertainty, role of creativity in marketing, challenges of remote work, and the impact of technology on society in this engaging podcast.

Entrepreneur and author Margaret Heffernan discusses embracing uncertainty in career changes during the pandemic. Stories of individuals like Sharon and Sandra adapting to new career paths, highlighting the importance of honesty and adaptability. Exploring personal growth and transformation amidst uncertainty, emphasizing empathy in work approach.

Exploring millennial burnout, the podcast features insights from a millennial business owner, an author/entrepreneur, a researcher on perfectionism, and a media company head. Topics include overwork's impact on mental health, struggles of young entrepreneurs, redefining success beyond work, and the consequences of workaholism.