Digitally Curious

In this special edition of the Actionable Futurist® Podcast, we spoke with Dan Ziv, CEO of Touchnote, a digital company that is providing a creative way for personal communication which I think we’d all agree is needed even more during this very challenging 2020.Dan runs a small company of 50 people, and we looked at how his company runs remotely, how he runs a company remotely and how his staff have responded to the challenges presented by the lockdown.We also covered a range of topics relevant for employers of any size as well as employees such as:Dealing with your team during lockdownChanges in consumer behaviour during Covid-19Why consumers want more meaningful ways to communicateChanges in strategy post Covid-19Disruption as a result of Covid-19Business models now and in the futureCommunicating and motivating staff during lockdownWhy efficiency and productivity is higher than everThe need for the team to take breaks while at homeRedefining the work-home boundariesUsing a "clock-in / clock-out" system while remoteThe "red cord" process to deal with major issuesAdapting agile processes when working remotelyWhere agile does not work for remote teamsKey learnings with remote teams - smaller is betterWhat does the future of work look like?Will working away from home become the norm?Adapting your current work from home policiesThe 3 types of employees and how to accommodate themEmployees who want a clear separation between home and workEmployees who are fine with the work from home life balanceEmployees who need flexibility depending on their life stageOffering a menu of options for employeesIn 12 month's time we will see the future of work really evolve?How working from home changes your perspective as a managerGetting work done as a CEO during Covid-19Setting your own boundaries as a CEOWhen work and home are the same place you need to force boundariesEmpathising with your team during lockdownA global downturn will change business prioritiesBenefit of hindsight - preparing for Covid-193 things you can do this weekHoard cashEnsure your key employees are comfortable and secureWork hard on mental and physical healthThis was a really eye-opening episode to record and I know you will find many practical tips in the episode. Why not listen while out exercising during lockdown?Thanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

In this time of extreme uncertainty, what can we do to to thrive and overcome an unprecedented time in our personal and business life?Dr Lynn Gribble based her PhD on the psychological underpinnings of the effects of retrenchment - that is thriving in uncertainty. We asked her back onto the show to look at some practical tips we can use during this uncertain time.Lynn last appeared on Season 1, Episode 8 of the show to look at the future of people management.On this special episode of the podcast we covered:How do we deal with uncertainty and thrive in an uncertain time?Practical advice on how to set up to work effectively from home- set up your physical space properly- create a routine you can replicate anywhere- create virtual 'social hours' for your work colleaguesHow we will be measured on outputs not time taken to get the work doneTips for managers working with home-based teamsTips for calming the wired worried stateTools to help working online and from homeThings can you can do TODAY to help with anxiety around the current environment- focus on what you know- physical activity- think about something that makes you happy- reach out and connect to peopleFind out more about Lynn at TalkingTrends.com.auThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

So networking is all about going to events, collecting cards and connecting on LinkedIn right? Think again! Any Lopata provides some incredible advice about how to move beyond simple "networking" and develop strong professional relationships.On this episode you will learn:Why connecting is not enoughCreating a networking strategyThe Professional Relationship WheelUsing LinkedIn beyond simply connectingPersonal branding as part of a networking strategyFind out more about Andy hereWebsite: lopata.co.ukLinkedIn: Networking StrategyTwitter: @AndyLopataThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

We've all heard about 5G or fifth-generation mobile technologies but what is it all about and what does the future hold for 5G?To help answer this question, The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill spoke to Paul Scanlan who is the CTO of Huawei's Carrier Business Group.In this episode, Paul discussed the 5 reasons to trust 5G.1. No harmful electromagnetic fields2. 5G is more secure than 4G3. 5G will spur economic growth4. 5G will produce less carbon than 4G5. 5G increases trust in digital systemsWe also spoke about:What is 5G and how is it better than 4G?5G as a platform for transformationConnected cars don't need 5GRobotics and 5GTelemedicine and 5GFactories and 5GIoT and 5GThe positive social impacts of 5GThe 5G use cases in 2020Manufacturing and 5GThe advantages of 5G over WiFi5G securityAutonomous cars connected by 5GAutonomous cars only roadsThe most often asked question about HuaweiThe most often asked question about 5G3 Things for next week1. Ask your operator to deploy 5G2. Buy a 5G phone3. Turn off 2G and 3G networksThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

The Internet of Things or IoT is probably the most-hyped technology behind blockchain - but what does it really mean and what are the uses of the technology.Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill spoke with the CEO and co-founder of Microshare, Ron Rock - one of the pioneers of IoT.In this wide-ranging chat, we looked at what IoT is, why it has been misunderstood and how is can be best used in a corporate environment.If you've ever wondered what IoT is then this is the podcast for you.We also covered:So what is the Internet of Things?The Sensor as a service companyDigital TwinningThe idea of good dataWhat sort of data can you collect with IoT?Facilities Management and IoTWellness in the workplaceData > insights from IoTIoT real-time data can drive SLAsHow cloud computing is driving IoT adoptionLow Power Wide Area NetworksIoT doesn't need to involve ITCustomers buy business solutions, not IoTThe 4 drivers of IoT successThe LoRa AllianceThe management challenge of sensors at scaleWafer-thin margins help IoTMillennials expect a different work environmentCarbon dioxide sensors help wellnessSustainability + ESG + IoTAsset tracking and IoTNew innovations for IoTWearables: sensors in clothesWho owns my data?Multi-party data ownershipThe data value exchangeThree things for this week1. look at the wireless IoT devices available2. Try out wearable devices3. Start thinking about the positive uses of dataThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

With Podcasting now becoming mainstream, what is the future of this medium? To answer this question I spoke with one of the original B2B podcasters, Minter Dial who has produced a weekly show since 2010 with over 350 episodes to date.I first met Minter in 2012 and have been a guest on his show twice before.Minter first appeared on Series 1, episode 2 of the podcast to speak about Ethics and AI, so we were delighted to have him back as a veteran Podcaster to provide some excellent insights into how he got into podcasting, and why you should (or should not) start one and podcasts he listens to. We covered a number of topics, including:What got you into podcasting?Has Podcasting replaced Blogging?Don’t launch a podcast without a purposeThink about why you’re doing a podcastWill Podcasters become the new influencers?What can brands be doing with Podcasts?How do you produce a weekly show?Do you have a favourite guest?How do you find great guests?What should Podcasters avoid?What was the last Podcast you listened to?Making sense with Sam Harris PodcastWhat is the intellectual dark webHow do you discover new podcasts?What 3 things should companies consider when starting to Podcast?Internal Podcasts for internal commsWhy keep your Podcast internal?Who should I interview next and why?Three things for next week1. Get the right equipment2. Levelator audio software3. Listen to other podcastsPodcasts mentioned in this episode13 minutes to the moon More about MinterTwitter: @mdialBlog: minterdial.comPodcast: minterdial.com/podcastFutureProof bookHeartificalEmpathy bookThe Last Ring Home bookMinter’s Favourite GuestsDr Jack KreindlerThe Sleep Doctor - Mark RosekindMinter’s recommendationsThe Daily PodcastMaking sense with Sam Harris PodcastOvercast Podcast platformThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

When the World Economic Forum decides that cybersecurity is one of the top global risks alongside climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters you know it's serious. Their recent report on the top global risks identified cyber threats as something that has the capacity to disrupt society on a massive scale.This episode features Nick Coleman who at the time of recording was IBM’s Global Head of Cyber Security Risk where he specialised in evaluating risks from cyber adversaries, digital transformation and regulation. He has recently taken up the role of Chief Security Officer for Vocalink, a Mastercard company.Before joining IBM he served as The UK Government’s National Reviewer of Security, and authored “The Coleman Report” for the UK Parliament. Nick holds an MBA with distinction, and is a Fellow and Chair of Digital at the Institution of Engineering & Technology.He regularly advises boards around the world on digital leadership, and how to manage risk that results from traditional and emerging business models, and how to create trust and resilience.We spoke about topics such as:Where are we at in 2020 with cybersecurity?The WEF has designated cyber as a global riskThe average data breach takes 279 days to fixSpotting patterns to help detect attacksDo consumers care enough about cyber security?Should executives and the board be cyber aware?Getting business schools interested in cyber securityHow ready are you for a crisis?Running cyber fire drillsUsing AI to prevent attacksHyperpersonalised attacksThe employee as part of the 'last mile' of securityRemoving the friction from cybersecurityCloud security and GDPRThe 5 stages of responding to an attackAddressing the cybersecurity skills gapCyber role modelsWhat can small companies do to get ready?Three things to do this week1. Think about what is critical2. Think about what "good" looks like3. Who do you call when something bad happens?Thanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

Do you think disruptively? In this episode we spoke with self-described "Rough Diamond", Nicole Yershon about what it means to think like a disruptor and how disruption can be turned into an advantage.Nicole is not new to disruption. When Nicole joined Ogilvy in 2000 she was given the simple brief of “bringing the agency into the 21st century”.She achieved this by building relationships with third party suppliers and embracing new technologies that saw Ogilvy digitise some 10,000 tapes of adverts dating back to the 1950s. Nicole later went on to be the founding partner of Ogilvy’s London Digital Innovation Lab – the dedicated Innovation unit of Ogilvy & Mather Group where she worked with brands such as Amex, IBM, BP, Selfridges, Unilever, BA and Wetherspoons. She’s also famous for her “black book” of leading suppliers.In 2016 she founded the NY Collective with a mind to remove the traditionally opaque practices of consulting and marketing agencies.We spoke about topics such as:• Turning disruption into an advantage• Why we need disruptors in any business• The prayers, players and stayers• The Ogilvy Lab Rats and Lab days• Measuring the impact of disruption• Can disruptors be made or are they born?• How a “black book” of suppliers became a community• 3 Things for next week • Be curious• Get outside your comfort zone• Be authenticThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

Cryptocurrency and especially bitcoin has been one of the most over-hyped technologies this decade. To better understand the opportunity for cryptocurrencies and blockchain, I spoke with Jeremy Epstein, CEO of Never Stop Marketing, who has 20 years of international marketing experience.Most recently, Jeremy was VP, Marketing at Sprinklr which grew from a $20 million valuation and 30 people to $1.8 billion valuation and 1400 people in 4 years.Today, Jeremy is a highly sought-after marketing advisor in the crypto/blockchain industry and has worked with some of the leading and most innovative projects including OpenBazaar, Zcash, and DCorp.He's spent the last 4 years deeply understanding the world of crypto and blockchain and his insights in this episode should help you better understand what lies ahead for this much discussed technology,In this episode we covered:What interested you about cryptocurrencies?Why is cryptocurrency so misunderstood?Why crypto represents the next evolution of the internetThe value transfer revolutionRe-engineering Blockchain in 2019?Is Blockchain always the best solution?The open public blockchainHelping the 2Bn unbanked peopleCreating a global trust layerStakeholder capitalismThe problem with bitcoin - humans are greedyWhat does it feel like to own crypto?Facebook's crypto ambition - LibraThe rise of surveillance capitalismThe problem with Facebook launching LibraHow holding bitcoin increases its valueParticipatory capitalWho is responsible for promoting the benefits of crypto?Blockchain can help with insurance policiesRapid insurance payments using smart contractsSending donations using bitcoinThree things for next week1. Read the bitcoin whitepaper2. Buy some bitcoin3. Send someone some bitcoinThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

Great content that cuts through the noise is key in a disrupted B2B world. In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Eric Fulwiler who recently joined 11:FS - a financial services transformation company as CMO, overseeing their media and marketing teams across the group.He spent the last 10 years in digital advertising agencies, most recently as UK Managing Director for US-based VaynerMedia - a creative, media, and production agency. Before agency life, and as a side hustle along the way, he’s worked on and advised numerous start-ups. He’s a frequent speaker and contributor on the state and future of marketing, brand strategy, and digital media.We discussed a range of topics including:What does the 11 stand for in 11:FS?What does 11FS do?Are you a consultancy or a tech companyDigital banking is only 1% finished - what's left to do?How do you differ from the big 4?Disruptive consulting - disrupting the disruptorsUsing podcasts to attract clients and share knowledgeThe quality of the content depends on the intentThe Rise of UK Fintech movieHandling growth vs innovationWhere do the existing banks have an opportunity to change?Will the challengers get scale before the incumbents get innovation?Fintech innovationNatwest Bank's innovation journeyWhat are your largest challenges as a CMO?The promise of Open Banking3 things for next week around content marketingPut value at the top of the pyramidBe iterative and reactiveYou need to drive business resultsThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious