The Curious Advantage Podcast

Join Francesca Gino, a Harvard Business School professor and author of bestselling books, as she dives into the fascinating world of curiosity in organizations. She discusses how fostering curiosity can drive innovation and adaptability, especially during challenging times. Emphasizing curiosity as a superpower, Gino reveals its connection to 'rebel talent' and the transformative change it can inspire. Tune in to explore how questioning norms can enhance leadership and collaboration in the evolving professional landscape!

John Hagel, consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and author with 40 years in Silicon Valley, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones in their latest Curious Advantage Podcast. Explore the importance of narratives, platforms, the passion of the explorer, and how these are connected with Curiosity. What does the future look like?  How can learning platforms support the need for life-long learning? What will be the future of work?  Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage #Curiosity #7CsofCuriosity #TheJourneyBeyondFear About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter. #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Philippa Neave, senior advisor on the UN's Lexicon of Electoral Terminology, Activist, Connector, Consultant and expert in Journalism, and Public Outreach, joins Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in their latest Curious Advantage Podcast. Discover fascinating stories from around the world, working with young people in difficult environments where curiosity is at the edges! How important is context and how does it inform the tools used to form a campaign, what are the visual languages and skills required? How do you bridge the gap and the challenges that young people face to build trust? How does serious game come into play? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter. #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!  The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Curiosity Expert and Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, Spencer Harrison, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in their latest Curious Advantage Podcast! The world of work is changing in radical ways. Organisations have seen unprecedented shifts over the past year. How does curiosity help in times of change and ambiguity? Research suggests that Curiosity is an Investment trade. Why is curiosity a superpower? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!   The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Michael Bungay Stanier, #1 thought leader on coaching, author of bestselling “The Coaching Habit” and Founder of Box of Crayons, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ in a fascinating conversation! “Curiosity in the best possible way, can disrupt the status quo, can challenge what we take for granted”. How does curiosity unlock possibilities for people, individuals and leaders? What makes curiosity so powerful?  What’s the difference between troublemaker curiosity and changemaker curiosity?  Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!   The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Peter Cheese, CEO of CIPD, shares his insights on navigating today's organizational climate with authors Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones. They discuss how HR has transformed during the pandemic and the critical role of employee well-being. The conversation highlights the need for curiosity as a leadership skill and a tool for strategic thinking amidst uncertainty. Peter emphasizes the necessity of continuous learning and adaptability for future workplaces, advocating for a culture that fosters inquiry and collaboration.

Amy Brann, Author, Consultant, Global Speaker and Founder of Synaptic Potential, joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’ to explore the application of neuroscience to the art of developing people, the role of curiosity and the connection to engagement. Why are we seeing organisations becoming more focused on curiosity, or growth mindset and why is it so important? Does knowing how our brain works change the way we engage? How can we ignite our curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage. #neuroscience #engagement #curiosity About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Business thinker and author Erika Andersen joins Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones, authors of the bestselling book ‘The Curious Advantage’, in a fascinating conversation on Curiosity, Learning and the skills required to thrive. How does curiosity benefit leaders and organisations in today's world? What is the impact of digital in our need for curiosity? How can we learn how to lean curiously? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation and connect with the authors #CuriousAdvantage. #learningtolearn #curiosity #7Cs About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter. #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon!  The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

In this special holiday edition of The Curious Advantage Podcast, hosts Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones reflect on the curious journey they took to publishing The Curious Advantage and answer listeners questions. How can you embed curiosity into a change management process? How can you make learning a habit? What is the threshold between “healthy curiosity" and “greedy curiosity”? How can you effectively advocate for the value of curiosity? How do you measure curiosity? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter.  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Isabel Garvey, Managing Director of the world famous and oldest recording studio Abbey Road, joins the authors of the Curious Advantage Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones in a fascinating conversation on digital transformation in music and curiosity. What is the role of curiosity in navigating through the multiple disruptive waves hitting the music industry? How do tech innovators support its evolution and transformation in this fast-changing business landscape that has been forced to shift to digital? What opportunities can AI bring into play? Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation #CuriousAdvantage. About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, edited by John McGinty & Jill Damatac-Futter. #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon! The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible