Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract

Renown author, speaker and strategist, Nilofer Merchant, drops by the Leadership NOW show to discuss her latest venture, The Intangible Labs. Launched in partnership with Tim Kastelle, The Intangible Labs offers a new lens, a mathematical model, and related practice so organizations (whether public, private, profit, non-profit, small, and large) can measure and thus tune the actions that create value for all their stakeholders. As the name suggests, the goal is to create many learning labs while the Intangible Labs will serve as a hub. Over time, insights will be codified into software, usable as an ESG standard. The Intangible Labs: defining the metrics of 21st Century Value Creation. Nilofer is ranked as one of the top management thinkers in the world by @Thinkers50, as well as HR magazine., Her operating heft as a tech executive (Apple, Autodesk, goLive and more) lends all these big ideas fidelity; she's been personally involved in shipping over 100 products netting $18 Billion in revenues. She's authored three books on how value creation grows in distributed networks through shared purpose. Her most recent is the "Power of Onlyness," that spot in the world only you stand in, a function of your distinct history and experiences, visions and hopes for which she also landed the notable Future Thinker Award. The very best companies hire her to inspire and advise. Those who want to do more than manage today but create—or rather co-create—the future. More about Dan Pontefract and Leadership NOW at http://www.danpontefract.com More about Nilofer Merchant at http://www.nilofermerchant.com or https://theintangiblelabs.com/

Sally Helgesen is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is also ranked number 3 among the world’s thought leaders by Global Gurus. Sally drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss her latest book, "Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace" The book offers practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces. It soared to Amazon’s number one top-seller in its field in the first week of publication. "Rising Together" builds on Sally’s remarkable success with How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, which examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women as they move forward in their careers. Rights have been sold in 23 languages. Other books include "The Female Advantage," "Thriving in 24/7" and "The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations." For over 30 years, Sally has delivered workshops and keynotes for companies, partnership firms and associations, working in 37 countries around the world. More about Dan Pontefract and Leadership NOW at https://www.danpontefract.com More about Sally Helgesen at https://sallyhelgesen.com/

He’s called “Electric Bill” for a reason. Bill Williams is on a mission to shock us out of our static daily routines, known for his unique brand of electrified methodologies for the workplace. Electric Bill drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss his latest book is titled “Electric Life: 12 Microsteps to Pay Attention, Be Brilliant and Go Deep.” Bill’s honest, succinct, and enthusiastic approach to leadership has inspired and reshaped countless national organizations over the span of thirty years. Whether coaching an individual over Zoom, or speaking to rooms of more than a thousand delegates, Bill’s impact is equally felt. His power comes from hearing “No” and reformulating it as “Not Yet.” Bill is the principal and president of the boutique leadership development firm, The B4 Group Inc, and the host and brand ambassador for The Art of Leadership Summit and The Art of Leadership for Women. Bill caters his solution-based strategies to individuals and corporations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://www.billgwilliams.com/ for more information about Bill and his book.

Monica Landers is the founder and CEO of StoryFit, a rapidly-growing tech company that provides AI insights for the media and entertainment industry. Monica drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss StoryFit, Artificial Intelligence, the hit HBO show "The Last of Us," and audience positioning. It's a fascinating chat. She has two media technology patents and extensive experience in media, ranging from producing for ABC News and Good Morning America to executive leadership roles at several content companies, including VP Media Innovation at Demand Media. Monica is deeply involved in Austin's startup community and serves as an advisor to the Techstars and Comcast accelerators, as well as the universities of Texas, St. Edwards, and Texas State. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://storyfit.com/ for more information about the company and Monica.

David Mallon is Vice President and Chief Analyst at Deloitte and is the market leader for Deloitte’s Insights2Action team. In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, David discusses the 2023 Global Human Capital Trends from Deloitte. David and the Insights2Action team help clients to sense, analyze, and act—with purpose and precision—at the ever shifting intersection of work, workforce, workplace, and industry. Part of Deloitte since 2013, David is the former Head of Research for Bersin. He brings more than 20 years of experience in human capital and is a sought-after researcher, thought leader, and speaker on organization design, organizational culture, HR, talent, learning, and performance. Deloitte’s 2023 Global Human Capital Trends survey polled 10,000 business and HR leaders across every industry, with 105 countries participating. Executive interviews from some of the top companies in today's market supplement the survey data. These insights shaped the trends in the report. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/profiles/dmallon.html for more information about David and Deloitte.

Documentarian Samuel Durand and the Future of Work Samuel Durand is the author and producer of several workplace documentaries. He started to explore the Future of Work in 2019 during a learning expedition. Samuel drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss his upcoming and new documentary, Time to Work. Work in Progress (2021) is a documentary exploring recent trends in the world of work. Sam visited experts and people all over Europe who have been reinventing the way we work to find meaning including fully remote companies, freelancers, nomads, makers, creators, collectives, and communities. The story of the Work in Progress documentary has also been adapted into a comic book. Samuel second documentary, Why do we even work? (2022) explores the different drivers of motivation. Why do some of us like to go to work? Why do we join one company rather than another? And why do we stay? For what are we willing to exchange our most precious resource, our time? In the documentary Samuel breaks down the how, the what, and the why of work.  Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://www.wipdocumentary.com/ to get to know Samuel Durand.

Laura Gassner Otting is an author, catalyst, and executive coach who inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping audiences think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current, limited scope of belief. LGO, as she is often known, drops by Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract to discuss her latest book, "Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do About It." Laura is the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life (2019), which debuted at #2 on the Washington Post bestseller list, as well as Mission-Driven: Moving from Profit to Purpose (2015). Laura’s rebellious and entrepreneurial edge has been well-honed over a 25-year career that started when she dropped out of law school to join an unknown southern governor’s presidential campaign, and ended up as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, where she helped shape AmeriCorps. She left a leadership role as the youngest Vice President at a nationally respected search firm when she realized that her boss’s definition of success didn’t align with hers and, instead, founded and ran one of the fastest growing search firms in the country, partnering with the full gamut of mission-driven executives, from start-up dreamers to scaling social entrepreneurs to global philanthropists. In 2015, Laura sold that firm to the team who helped her build it. Since that time, Laura has appeared regularly on Good Morning America and the TODAY Show, and her writing has been seen in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and HR Magazine as she now delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and perspective generated by decades of navigating change across the start-up, corporate, nonprofit, political, as well as philanthropic landscapes to organizations across the world. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/about/ to get to know LGO.

Steven Kowalski is an organization development consultant and the author of “Creative Together: Sparking Innovation in the New World of Work.” He has more than 25 years of experience facilitating the creativity of scientists, engineers, business leaders, and professionals across industries to blaze new trails, catalyze creative potential, and deliver real-world innovation. Steven drops by "Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract" to discuss "Creative Together" and the critical importance of creativity as part of organizational culture and leadership styles. He holds a Ph.D. in adult learning and organizational creativity from UCLA and works for biopharma pioneer Genentech At Genentech, Steven focuses on strategy execution and organizational transformation for Roche’s global Product Development organization. He has led key HR initiatives including creation of Genentech’s employee Career Center, Work and Career Flexibility philosophy, and development of the Roche Leadership Commitments and competency model. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://www.stevenkowalski.com/ for more information about Steven Kowalski

Martin Lindstrom is the founder and chairman of Lindstrom Company, a global branding & culture transformation firm, operating across five continents and more than 30 countries. He sits down with Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss common sense (or the lack of it) in our organizations, in addition to other threads including corporate culture and all things 'corporate nonsense.' TIME Magazine has named Lindstrom one of the “World’s 100 Most Influential People,” and for three years running, Thinkers50, has selected Lindstrom to be among the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Among the companies he advises are Burger King, Lowes, Boar’s Head, Beverly Hills Hotels, Pepsi, Nestle and Google. Lindstrom is the author of seven books including several New York Times bestsellers that have been translated into 60 languages. The Wall-Street Journal praised his book Brand Sense as “one of the five best marketing books ever published,” and his book Small Data as “revolutionary,” and TIME called his book Buyology “a breakthrough in branding.” His latest book is The Ministry of COMMON SENSE: HOW TO ELIMINATE BUREAUCRATIC RED TAPE, BAD EXCUSES, AND CORPORATE BS. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://www.martinlindstrom.com/ for more information about Martin Lindstrom.

Vala Afshar is an author, US patent holding inventor, weekly columnist for ZDNET, weekly podcaster, keynote speaker and social media contributor. He is, of course, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce. Vala drops by the Leadership NOW program with Dan Pontefract where they get into the finer points of life, humanity, and being a good person. Vala has nearly a million followers on Twitter, generating billions of impressions per year. His LinkedIn account is through the rough awesome as well. He has written over 250 articles since 2020. His weekly show started in 2016 and is projected to have over 2M viewers this year. He has interviewed over 1,000 senior executives, company founders, bestselling authors and venture capitalists on DisruptTV ... including me! Prior to joining Salesforce in 2015, Vala served as the chief marketing officer and chief customer officer in the technology sector at companies like Enterasys Networks and Extreme Networks. Vala is currently working on a new book called Boundless that will be published in October 2023. Visit http://www.danpontefract.com for more information about Dan and the Leadership NOW program. Visit https://twitter.com/ValaAfshar to connect with Vala Afshar on Twitter