What's Next! with Tiffani Bova

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we journey into the unknown with innovation researcher Nathan Furr and entrepreneur Susannah Furr, who navigate us through the fear and stress of uncertainty to find the creative opportunity on the other side. Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation at INSEAD in Paris and an expert in the fields of innovation and technology strategy. His bestselling books include The Innovator's Method and Innovation Capital. Published regularly in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes and Inc., he is an Innosight Fellow, has been nominated for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, and works with leading companies including Google, Microsoft, Citi, ING, and Philips. Susannah Harmon Furr is an entrepreneur, designer, art historian, and contrarian. Her clothing line was inspired by her research into the intricate embroidery Dutch women painstakingly rendered on their plain uniforms—details often invisible to all but the wearer—and its significance in their daily lives. She has also founded a design services firm. Nathan and Susannah are the parents of four teenagers. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… individuals who want to break away from the stresses of uncertainty to overcome their fears, adopt innovations, imagine the possibilities, set out on new adventures, and ultimately, embrace change. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… we are hard-wired to love the idea of control, but we have to accept that some things are outside of our control. For those who shy away from willingly bringing uncertainty into their lives, they recommend implementing "balancers" to create a sense of familiarity in your day to day life. The sense of security that comes from having a few routine choices - like standard lunches or outfits - can help keep us relatively stable when uncertainty creeps into our lives (or when we are ready to introduce it ourselves!). WHAT I LOVE MOST… Nathan and Susannah have a starry-eyed optimism for the future, not because they know that everything is going to work out in the end, but because they know they will be able to handle it when something inevitably goes wrong. So they choose to imagine the best possible outcome for the future, while simultaneously creating a plan to manage their risk tolerance and address the worst case scenario. Running time: 25:52 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find Nathan & Susannah on social: Website Twitter LinkedIn Google Scholar Nathan and Susannah's Book: The Upside of Uncertainty

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Our conversation this week takes a deep dive into the world of product innovation, and our guest this week, Jim Euchner, provides us with a technical explanation detailing how to bring a business to the next level. Jim is Honorary Professor at Aston Business School (UK) and Editor in Chief of Research-Technology Management, a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners of innovation, technology and research management. He was previously Vice President of Global Innovation at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he led the development of new businesses and helped launch five businesses on three continents. Prior to his work at Goodyear, Jim held positions as Vice President of Growth Strategy and Innovation at Pitney Bowes, Inc. and Vice President, Network Systems Advanced Technology at Bell Atlantic (now Verizon). Jim has worked in the field of intelligent systems for over 25 years. In his consulting practice, he helps companies to implement businesses enabled by emerging technologies, including AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and predictive analytics. Jim is a member of the Scientific Advisory Council for the Nissan Autonomous Vehicle program and industry co-chair of the Aston Advanced Services Partnership. He is also a co-founder of the MIT Innovation Laboratory, a consortium to nurture innovation in organizations. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… entrepreneurial practitioners seeking the tools and methods to perfect their product ideas and truly innovate their business performance. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… corporate leaders can sometimes lose sight of the big picture when they become complacent with present-day success. To establish organizational longevity in the marketplace, we must strive to adapt our products and services with strategic innovation for the future. WHAT I LOVE MOST… much like the popular principle behind improve theater, one of Jim's standout recommendations in this work is the Yes … And proposition. He breaks down the risks that are inherent to working with innovative practices, and prepares corporate leaders to effectively manage their expectations so they can create an environment where new ideas can thrive alongside the current business model. Running time: 30:29 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find Jim on social: Website LinkedIn Google Scholar Jim's Book: Lean Startup in Large Organizations

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Dr. Ron Adner is The Nathaniel D'1906 and Martha E. Leverone Memorial Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Prior to joining Tuck, he was the Akzo-Nobel Fellow of Strategic Management at INSEAD, where he served on the faculty for ten years. Adner's work is a rare convergence of rigorous academic research, profound managerial insights, and practical, powerful frameworks. Applied, tested, and validated in some of the world's leading companies, his 'Wide Lens' approach to seeing the bigger strategy picture has been transformative in driving effective innovation in both the corporate and social sectors. He is a keynote speaker, consultant, and advisor to companies around the world. His engagements have transformed strategy at Fortune 500 firms as well as at entrepreneurial startups Dr. Adner is founder of the Strategy Insight Group, whose mission is to help clients eliminate strategy blind spots and build robust go-to-market strategies in complex ecosystems, internal and external. He is an accomplished teacher and a seven-time recipient of the annual, student-determined, Award for Teaching Excellence at both Tuck and INSEAD (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2011, 2019). THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders looking to better understand the strategy behind the innovation process – we can look to the past for examples on how to create a framework for viewing the future. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… having the foresight to anticipate the market isn't just guessing at the future, it is a skill that requires an intimate understanding and deep knowledge of present trends with the customer base you serve, the product or service you provide, and your ability to stay ahead of any competitors. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Ron breaks down industry's greatest examples of companies that did everything right, yet still failed to stay relevant in our complex and ever-changing world. By analyzing historical examples, he illustrates how reacting only to present variables can be neglectful, and having the foresight to anticipate future trends could safeguard against shifts in the market. Running time: 31:08 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find Ron on social: Website LinkedIn Twitter Ron's Book: Winning the Right Game

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame. He is the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He has been ranked as the World's #1 Executive Coach and Top Ten Business Thinker for eight years. Marshall was chosen as the inaugural winner of the Lifetime Award for Leadership by the Harvard Institute of Coaching. Goldsmith, a New York Times #1 bestselling author, has written or edited 43 books which have sold over 2.5 million copies, been translated into 32 languages, and become listed bestsellers in 12 countries. Amazon recently recognized the '100 Best Leadership & Success Books Ever Written' - and included Marshall's Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There. H is the only living author with two books on the list. His other bestsellers include: MOJO, Succession: Are You Ready?, The Leader of the Future and How Women Rise (with lead author, Sally Helgesen). THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who has felt a sense of regret stemming from the series of choices that make up our lives - this episode is meant to inspire us to seek meaning, get unstuck, and finally muster the strength within to make that change. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… it takes a long time to identify what isn't working in our lives, and even longer to realize that it doesn't have to be that way. We must to be honest with ourselves about what gives us joy in life so we can create an environment where we can thrive. Ultimately, what matters most is that you have some sense of purpose for why you're living, that you're achieving something that seems important to you, and that you enjoy the process of doing it all in your day-to-day life. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Marshall emphasizes that here is no magic moment when everything in life is going to be great. The uncertainty of life's ups and downs are about the only thing we can count on, so instead focus on the one thing you can control – your outlook on life. Running time: 31:58 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find Marshall on social: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Marshall's Book: The Earned Life

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Striking a balance between informational science and emotional perspectives, Liz Fosslien is equal parts illustrator and writer, telling the story of how we all have big feelings and that's what makes us human. We welcome Liz back to the show to share details about her new book co-written with Mollie West Duffy titled "Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay." The book highlights seven difficult emotions and enables readers to learn how to thrive in difficult situations and emerge a better person on the other side of it. Liz Fosslien is the head of content and communications at Humu, a company that makes it easy for teams to improve, every single week. She has designed and led sessions related to emotions at work for audiences including TED, LinkedIn, Google, Viacom, and Spotify. Liz's writing and illustrations have been featured by The Economist, Freakonomics, and NPR. Liz is co-author and illustrator of the bestselling books, "Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay" and "No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work." Follow Liz on LinkedIn or Instagram. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… workplace managers and leaders who want to create better environments where their employees can talk about the big feelings and reach a deeper sense of meaning. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Humans are emotional creatures, and it's both inevitable and unavoidable that we will be experiencing our emotions at work. It is important to check in with both yourself and others to better understand our oversized feelings that aren't easy to predict or control. We must seriously and thoughtfully address these uncomfortable moments to help ourselves and our colleagues feel seen and heard and, ultimately, human. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Liz Fosslien reminds us that amidst a global pandemic, multiple years in quarantine, and a transformed workplace experience, having big feelings of uncertainty, burnout, and regret are totally normal. We can't stop ourselves from experiencing these emotions, but we can learn how to make peace with them to achieve a deeper sense of meaning. Running time: 30:12 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find Liz on social: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Liz's Book: Big Feelings

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Patiently waiting for the heart of the conversation, our guests John Baird and Edward Sullivan help businesses create safe conditions for workers to feel seen and heard by their managers. Their book "Leading with Heart: 5 Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results" highlights five key values they have identified to embrace an empathetic and authentic workplace culture. John Baird has been considered one of the premier executive coaches in Silicon Valley for over 25 years. He built his career coaching in the C-Suite at companies ranging from Apple and Nike to start-ups like DoorDash and MasterClass. He earned a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. He is currently Founder & Chairman of the renowned executive coaching consultancy Velocity. Edward Sullivan has been coaching and advising start-up founders, Fortune 10 executives, and heads of state for over 15 years. His clients include executives from Google, Salesforce, Slack, and dozens of other fast-growth companies. He holds an MBA from Wharton and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. Edward is CEO & President of the renowned executive coaching consultancy Velocity. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders who want to connect with their employees on the deepest human level, ultimately unlocking creativity, purpose, and results. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… In order to build long-term sustainable profit, you need to find purpose as a company. When workplace leaders can create safe workplace environments, workers can be their authentic selves and grow to be more effective and skillful individuals. The bottom line is that if you can take care of your team members, you can turn the tide on the Great Resignation and have loyal team members for years to come. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Both John and Edward are focused on the human side of business, which ultimately translates to financial gain when workers feel empowered by the company culture and actively look out for each other's emotional wellbeing. Running time: 33:12 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find John on social: Website LinkedIn Find Edward on social: Website Twitter LinkedIn John & Edward's Book: Leading with Heart

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Given both of their superb networking skills, it's a wonder Tiffani hadn't met Keith Ferrazzi sooner for a collaboration project! On this week's episode, we highlight Keith who is an American entrepreneur and recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. As Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals and to transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. Keith has introduced a new transformational operating system he calls co-elevation that leads to exponential change and value. Formerly he was the CMO of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone and his newest book Leading Without Authority, as well as a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune and other publications. Keith's 20 year history of transforming C-Suite executive teams has made him an agent of transformation and among the world's greatest and most sought after coaches. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… workplace executives and leaders that want to learn how to remain competitive and impactful in a post-pandemic world. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… As the world of work transformed over the most recent years, many workplaces struggled to adapt to work-from-home practices. But the reality is that we've been inching towards remote work as the "new-normal" which has been present for decades. If companies want to find success in a hybrid environment, they must go all-in on digital and embrace the human connection when workers do show up to the office. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Networking isn't about the glamour and the spotlight of social prowess – it's about making the time to build an authentic emotional connection and then co-creating a workplace experience together. Running time: 27:18 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Keith online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn Keith's Book: Competing in the New World of Work

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Elaine Bennett had a baptism by fire as a speechwriter. Less than two years after she signed on to write for the CEO of Salomon Brothers, scandal forced the executive to resign. In stepped investor Warren Buffett for whom she had always wanted to work with since she admires him as the best writer in the business world. Since working with Mr. Buffett, she continued to advise the CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, professional services firms, and leading nonprofits on their communications strategies. Passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Elaine has been writing on the subject since it was just called "diversity," winning a Cicero Award for the best-written speech on Diversity. She devotes a portion of her time to working pro bono with a New York City–based nonprofit that's determined to transform itself into a role model of antiracism. She also designates a "Nonprofit of the Quarter" to receive a portion of Bennett Ink's net proceeds because giving back is important to her and she hopes to you, too. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… individuals who want to stand up confidently on stage and mesmerize their audience with a story or folks who just want to spice up their everyday one-on-one conversations. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Storytelling is a skill, meaning that it requires rehearsal, scripts, practice, and research to create something truly unique and meaningful. But there is also something valuable about being in the moment, with casual banter and candid conversation. A balance exists between the scripted and the spontaneous, where you understand yourself and the subject matter enough to craft a story that will surely captivate the crowd. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Storytelling is about cultivating human connections, emphasizing shared humanity to make an audience identify with you personally before you ever even start talking about the bigger picture business idea. Running time: 34:07 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Elaine online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn Elaine's Personal Writings: Creative Nonfiction, Just Because

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am so thrilled to be able to chat with Tasha Eurich. Tasha is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. Over her 15-plus-year career, Tasha has built a reputation as a fresh, modern voice in the business world by pairing her scientific grounding in human behavior with a pragmatic approach to professional development. She's helped thousands of leaders—from public company CEOs to early-stage entrepreneurs—improve their self-awareness and success. Her TEDxMileHigh talks have been viewed more than three million times and in 2019, Thinkers50 named her one of the top 30 emerging management thinkers in the world. She was also chosen from more than 16,000 candidates as one of Marshall Goldsmith's "100 Coaches" to advance the practice of leadership. Her first book, Bankable Leadership, debuted at #8 on The New York Times bestseller list and her latest book, Insight, was named a Best Book of 2017 by Strategy+Business and nominated for Best Book of the Year by 800CEOREAD. I am beyond thrilled to be speaking with Tasha Eurich on the What's Next! Podcast. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… aspiring and current leaders, as well as anyone interacting with other humans in the 21st century who want to become more self aware. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… As the foundational skill for our success and happiness in both our professional and personal lives, it behooves us to become self-aware both internally and externally, and Tasha breaks it down. WHAT I LOVE MOST… I have always thought that the conversation around self-awareness, how we lead and how we think we lead, and how we communicate and think we communicate is fascinating and so beneficial. This podcast will open your eyes to the reality of your own self-awareness and how others might perceive you. Running time: 34:11 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Find Tasha on social: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Tasha's Website: tashaeurich.com Tasha's Books: Insight Bankable Leadership: Happy People, Bottom-Line Results, and the Power to Deliver Both The Insight Quiz: The Insight Quiz

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we sat down and listened to Scott Miller, who serves as the executive vice president of thought leadership at FranklinCovey. He is the host of the FranklinCovey-sponsored On Leadership With Scott Miller, a weekly leadership webcast, podcast, and newsletter that features interviews with renowned business titans, authors, and thought leaders and is distributed to more than five million business leaders worldwide. He is also the host of the weekly radio program Great Life, Great Career With Scott Miller on iHeartRadio's KNRS 105.9. Additionally, Miller authors a weekly leadership column for Inc. magazine. Entering his twenty-third year with FranklinCovey, Miller leads the strategy, development, and publication of FranklinCovey's bestselling books and thought leadership, which provide the framework for the company's world-renowned content and solutions. He is the author of FranklinCovey's Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow (Mango Media). He is also co-authoring Everyone Deserves A Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, scheduled to be released in October 2019 (Simon & Schuster). THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… managers who are looking to invest in their leadership potential and understand how to bring out the genius within their team members. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Being a leader requires making an investment in yourself to learn a different skillset to succeed as a team versus the skillset needed to succeed as an individual. The leader's mindset is about achieving results with and through others, to build those relationships with your people, and help them grow in the ways they need in order for them to succeed. WHAT I LOVE MOST… You can't maximize your efficiency with people and still be effective. You need to slow down and take your time to check in and make sure someone is personally doing okay when you are asking so much of them professionally. Running time: 30:03 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Scott online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn Scott's Book: Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds