Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast What's Next! with Tiffani Bova
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| Bringing Radical Respect to Your Team with Kim Scott | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:36:56 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I welcome Kim Scott back for the third time on the podcast. She is the author of a new book called Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better, and of course, Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. She is the co-founder of the company Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University. Before that, she led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone struggling with giving or receiving feedback in a professional setting.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… respect is critical in the workplace, especially when there are many differing opinions and styles. But how do you practically go about fostering a culture of respect? It’s not by keeping your opinions to yourself. In fact, Kim says sharing feedback and making space for disagreement is a sign of respect for one another.
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WHAT I LOVE MOST… Kim says you can’t address all of the unconscious biases in the world, but you can (and should) address the ones that will get in the way of your team working together.
Running Time: 36:55
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| The Illusion of Innovation with Elliott Parker | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:26:23 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week Elliott Parker joins the podcast. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups, and he has a new book called The Illusion of Innovation which came out earlier in 2024.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and executives looking to understand the challenges of true innovation.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… in this thought-provoking episode, Tiffani sits down with innovation expert Elliott to discuss why innovation might be more illusion than reality in today’s organizations. Elliott argues that many innovative efforts are a charade and he challenges leaders to re-think their goals.
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WHAT I LOVE MOST… what Elliott says we can learn from Steph Curry about running big companies, “Our companies need to be taking shots close to the net, but also making sure we're doing it beyond the three-point line, where the magnitude of correctness matters a lot.”
Running Time: 26:22
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| Balancing Performance and People with Jerry Colonna | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I have the honor of welcoming back for the second time, Jerry Colonna to the show. He is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot podcast, and author of a new book called Reunion, which came out at the end of 2023 and also Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. Previously, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JP Morgan from Flat Iron Partners, which he launched in 1996 with his partner Fred Wilson, and Flat Iron became one of the most successful early-stage investment programs in the New York City area. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… aspiring leaders seeking meaningful growth.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… leadership is a lifelong practice. There is no playbook, but with self-inquiry and continuous personal growth, leaders can tap into their fullest potential over and over again. Jerry shares insights from his latest book on how leaders can look within to drive change beyond themselves.
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WHAT I LOVE MOST… the self-awareness of tuning into yourself while keeping an eye on the world at large. Jerry says this looks like asking yourself: how am I reacting? What am I doing? What am I bringing into this conversation?
Running Time: 27:06
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| RELOAD: Making Your Emotions Work for You with Justin Bariso | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:34:48 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am excited to revisit our conversation with Justin Bariso. Justin is an author, columnist, speaker, and consultant, and his thoughts on leadership management and emotional intelligence have been featured by Time, Business Insider, CNBC, and Forbes among others. He is the author of “EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence," which uses fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories to teach you how to make emotions work for you. Today, Justin focuses on helping others harness the power of emotion for good. You can read Justin’s work on INC.com, where over a million people a month read his column on emotional intelligence and leadership management. Justin has been recognized by LinkedIn as a top voice in leadership management and workplace culture.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… This episode is a reality check for all of us. It is all about investing in the emotional side of our interpersonal interactions as humans both in the written word, as well as in the spoken word.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… We spend so much time talking about the academic side of leadership, growth, marketing, and sales. We forget to account for our human emotions in a field that is so inextricably tied to human interaction. No matter how much time we take to think about things and to examine our own communication style, our own emotional style, we’re still limited by our own perspective, by our own experiences and biases.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… It was wonderful to have Justin come on and give us a gentle tap to remind us how important the human aspect of business and interaction is, and of course, tied to that is our rich emotional life.
Running time: 34:47
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| What To Ask with Andrea Olson | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:30:35 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we investigate the thought process behind customer feedback methods with Andrea Olson, who guides us through the cognitive method for discovering hidden customer needs, converting them quickly into differentiators, and avoiding the pitfalls of traditional research. Trained as a behavioral scientist, differentiation strategist and customer-centricity expert, Andrea Olson teaches executives the art and science of brand differentiation through understanding customer behavior. She is a 3x book author and an ongoing contributor to multiple major publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, Chief Executive Magazine, and Rotman Business Magazine (University of Toronto). Andrea is also literally a world traveler, having worked in over 12 different countries throughout her early career. She also serves as an instructor for the University of Iowa Venture School, guest lecturer, and Business Coach for the Tippie College of Business Startup Incubator.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who want to learn how to ask the right questions to customers and implement that feedback into product innovation and business models.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… sometimes when it comes to thinking about what customers what, we end up like a dear in headlights. The first step of the process is to start with what you’re trying to understand and frame the problem from that viewpoint. Why are customers currently using your product? Does it address a direct need for the customer? What value does the product bring to the consumer to enhance their life? Putting yourself in the perspective of the day-to-day life of customer is the mentality we need to achieve product success.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Ultimately, Andrea understands that the fundamental success of customer-centric practice is to understand your audience on a human level. Her insights reveal that customer solutions are not one-sized fit all, and we need to think about the needs of each of the different demographics within our audience to truly innovate the product and the business. We have to stop and really consider how people really behave.
Running time: 30:44
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| RELOAD: Building Trust in an Influencer Market with Tom Stockham | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:34:15 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. On this Reload episode, I am excited to have the innovative Tom Stockham on the show. Tom is a passionate champion of disruptive technologies who began his career as an associate at BCG, immersed in the shift to “big-box” retail. He later served as president of Ticketmaster.com, where he helped lead the transition to online ticketing. Then, as CEO of Ancestry.com, he built one of the Internet’s first online content subscription businesses. Today, as CEO of ExpertVoice, Tom leads the company in pioneering a new influencer-marketing category that’s transforming commerce. He’s devoted to the mission of creating a better buying experience for brands, retailers, and consumers through a large network of authentic influential experts who make trusted recommendations. I am absolutely thrilled to be speaking with Tom Stockham on the What’s Next! Podcast today!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… passionate disrupters, innovators, and those interested in learning more about influencer marketing.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Brands should always put trust at the center of their organization and make a concerted effort to build it up over time. Increasingly, the sources brands are and should be using to do this are Influencers. It’s time to shift the balance, and shift resources, from speaking on your own behalf as a brand, to finding trusted figures that can recommend your brand and speak on your behalf in a trusted way. If you are going to do this well, you need to think about who is going to be best to speak on your behalf, how you are going to get them to do so and be more articulate about your brand, and where that influence is going to take hold such that it is beneficial to your brand.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Talking to an innovator who has been involved with so many major industry transitions. Now he’s driving the conversation around Influencer marketing, and he feels that this is the next great frontier.
Running time: 34:14
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| RELOAD: Driven by Purpose and Delivering Excellence with Horst Schulze | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:33:51 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week I have the wonderful pleasure of speaking with Horst Schulze. Horst is a legend and leader in the hotel world and his teachings and vision have reshaped the concepts of service and hospitality across industries. His professional life began over 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. He’s worked for both Hilton Hotels and the Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company in 1983. During his tenure at The Ritz Carlton, he served as President and COO and under his leadership The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company was awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-twice-making it the first and only hotel company to ever win even one! In 1991, Horst was recognized as "corporate hotelier of the world" by HOTELS Magazine, and in 1995, he was awarded the Ishikawa Medal for his personal contributions to the quality movement. After leaving The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Horst went on to found The Capella Hotel Group, a luxury hotel company managing some of the most elite properties worldwide. Today, Horst serves on various boards and acts as a consultant across industries. He is currently completing his seminal book on creating excellence. I am absolutely thrilled to be speaking with Horst Schulze on the What’s Next! Podcast.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to be inspired and motivated to generate excellence and work with purpose!
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… It is imperative to be driven by purpose. When you are focused on your purpose and providing the best service or product, when you are employee first and customer-centric, and when you strive for excellence above all else, the financial reward will follow.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Horst’s message: excellence wins! I also love his attention to making sure his employees also feel and are driven by purpose.
Running time: 33:50
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| Reculturing Your Company with Melissa Daimler | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:27:45 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we take on the world of cultural innovations with organizational leader and learning strategist Melissa Daimler, who guides us through the continuous act of re-designing, reimagining, and re-connecting our behaviors, processes, and practices that make up culture. Melissa Daimler is the Chief Learning Officer of Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online. She is helping the company evolve their platform and approach to learning, helping the global workforce also re-design how they think about culture and work. Prior to Udemy, she launched Daimler Partners, a boutique advisory and coaching company that worked with founders and leaders to help them design and scale their culture. Daimler led HR for a fast-growing venture-funded startup. She also created and built Learning & Organizational Development functions for Adobe, Twitter and WeWork. Daimler is a speaker, panelist, and contributor to Harvard Business Review (HBR) and Forbes.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who want to improve their own lives by learning and then help others by creating a culture where learning is encouraged and explored.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… culture is a loaded word that holds a lot of different meanings depending on who you ask. For a while, business had the idea of onsite amenities, wellness programs, company retreats, and other perks, but focusing on these external benefits instead of individual needs wasn’t integrating people into a bigger more meaningful system. Ultimately, culture is what you make of it together with the people around you and a more strategic approach is to create a culture where work gets done and people have the opportunity to learn and grow in their role and beyond.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Melissa believes culture is an “active process” created together by members of the community you’re engaging with, so whether it’s within the boundaries of the workplace or even the world at large, we must work together with each other to establish the values we hold dear and reinforce those ideals in our day-to-day behaviors and practices.
Running time: 27:44
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| RELOAD: Big Money Energy with Ryan Serhant | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:34:23 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we look back to our special episode of the LinkedIn Live chat with Ryan Serhant! Ryan is a real estate broker, CEO, and the founder of SERHANT., a vertically integrated mega brokerage comprising an in-house film studio, education arm, marketing division, and technology platform. He's also a bestselling author, producer, and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like Serhant. I am excited to bring you this episode with Ryan Serhant on the What’s Next! Podcast!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… salespeople–which, according to Ryan, is everyone if you think about it!
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Ryan shares his journey from starting out as a struggling actor in New York, to building a mega brokerage and multimedia brand. He walks us through the real estate scene in New York amidst the sudden onslaught of the pandemic in March of 2020 and how he wrote his book, Big Money Energy, and started a brand new residential real estate business in New York City in the middle of a lock down. This is a conversation about investing in a downturn, reinventing established businesses, leaning into social media and video platforms to bridge the gap between physically-distanced humans in a meaningful way, and pushing past fear to find success. Make sure that the future you can count on the you today to be a confident visionary who can manifest a clear vision of your ideal future!
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Ryan’s friendly reminder that we can all always use a little more practice and continue to be students of our craft to ensure game time success!
Running time: 34:22
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| RELOAD: What You DON’T Know About Innovation with Linda Hill | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:38:32 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we rewind back to our early history in the archives and revisit the conversation with leadership and innovation expert Dr. Linda Hill, who navigates us through both the theoretical aspects of inspirational leadership while providing a practical set of instructions for how to put it in practice for your daily life. Linda Hill is the Wallace Brett Dohm Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and the chair of the Leadership Initiative. She’s is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership, is the co-author of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation and Being the Boss. Dr. Hill is also the co-founder of Paradox Strategies and the co-creator of the Innovation Quotient. She was named by Thinkers50 as one of the top 10 management thinkers in the world in 2013 and received the Thinkers50 Innovation Award in 2015. Her TED Talk, How to Manage Our Collective Creativity, has gotten more than 2 million views.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders and aspiring innovators.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… There is a misconception about leadership and leading innovation. Leadership is communicating a vision and inspiring others to fulfill that vision. Leading innovation is about creating an environment for people to be willing to go down that innovation path with you. The innovation path is paved with a greater purpose to do the hard, emotional, and intellectual work of innovating. According to Dr. Hill, here are the 3 things we know about innovation:
If you want to lead and inspire innovation, you must have a culture where people are willing to get their hands dirty but also feel like they are part of the process.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… This episode is a crash course in how to be a leader and leading change when you are trying to drive innovation. Yes, leading change is different from leading innovation - it’s about creating an environment to let people co-create with you. Simply, let yourself breathe and give yourself and your team time to try things. Finally, I love Dr. Hill’s idea that innovation is a voluntary act…a bottom-up journey and not the other way around.
Running time: 38:34
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| The Upside of Uncertainty with Nathan & Susannah Furr | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:25:53 | |
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
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| Overcoming Resistance to Innovation with Jim Euchner | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:30:30 | |
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
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| Winning the Right Game with Ron Adner | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:31:09 | |
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.
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
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| Make the Leap From Average to Exceptional With Guy Kawasaki | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:31:33 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. In this LinkedIn Live, I welcome a dear friend of mine, Guy Kawasaki. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of the Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley) and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written over a dozen books, and I’m excited to discuss his latest, Think Remarkable. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to lead a remarkable and impactful life. Key takeaways: Find Tiffani Online:
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| Did I Do My Best? with Marshall Goldsmith | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
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.
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
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| How To Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay with Liz Fosslien | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:30:13 | |
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
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| Leading with Heart – John Baird & Edward Sullivan | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:33:13 | |
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
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| Competing in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:27:19 | |
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
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| In the Business of Storytelling with Elaine Bennett | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:34:08 | |
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
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| RELOAD: Unearth Your Own Potential by Being More Self-Aware with Tasha Eurich | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:34:12 | |
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
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| Patient Leadership Through Listening with Scott Miller | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:30:04 | |
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
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| RELOAD: Own Any Room with Tracy Tutor | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:37:57 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am thrilled to bring you a What’s Next! Bonus Episode with a real estate powerhouse, Tracy Tutor of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles! For this special episode, I'm sharing my recent LinkedIn Live chat with Tracy, author of the new book: Fear Is Just a Four Letter Word. It was a fantastic conversation and one I just knew my What’s Next! Listeners would enjoy! With almost 20 years of experience, Tracy Tutor is one of the top agents at Douglas Elliman Beverly Hills and is an integral part of their Sports & Entertainment division. Tracy’s undeniable confidence has propelled her into rooms with some of the most powerful people in LA, representing some of the most noteworthy brands in real estate, and iconic architects such as Frank Gehry, John Lautner, and Pierre Koenig. She has consulted for the luxury five-star hotel and resort, Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah on the sales of over $400 million dollars in branded real estate. Tracy is also a representative of one of the most exciting new developments to come to Los Angeles, the West Hollywood EDITION Hotel and Residences, designed by British architect John Pawson and created by visionary hotelier Ian Schrager. Most recently, she has been chosen to be The US Ambassador for the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences in Dubai, a breathtaking structure designed by award-winning architects Kohn Pederson Fox, and is also an Ambassador for Costa Palmas, on the East Cape of Los Cabos, where the Amanvari and Four Seasons have a robust villa offering luxury beachfront living at its finest.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone interested in luxury real estate, anyone who watches Million Dollar Listing LA, women interested in hearing from a confident businesswoman on the frontlines, and ANYONE who wants to OWN THE ROOM!
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Tracy shares her journey to real estate, talks the nitty-gritty of sales and not letting anyone shake your confidence, and following your passion–even through an unprecedented quarantine! She also shares the growing role of technology in real estate and how to navigate expectations for something that is likely to be the single largest investment anyone can and will make. Tracy breaks it down for the What’s Next audience and expands on the conversation–with a healthy dose of her signature wit!
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Tracy’s candor and her eagerness to share her journey in embracing her own power and confidence so that others can do the same!
Running Time: 37:56
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| Embracing the Awesome Human Within with Nataly Kogan | 26 May 2022 | 00:31:03 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. We were lucky to find the awesome human Nataly Kogan and invite her on the What’s Next! Podcast to discuss emotional fitness and how to find inner happiness. She is the author of multiple books, most recently The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life which helps people learn how to rest and feel more joy. A leading expert on emotional fitness, Nataly Kogan is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and keynote speaker on a mission to help millions of people struggle less and thrive more in work and life. Nataly immigrated to the US as a refugee from the former Soviet Union when she was 13 years old. Starting her American life in the projects and on welfare, she went on to reach the highest levels of corporate and startup success. But after years of chasing a non-existent state of nirvana she suffered a debilitating burnout that led her to find a new way to live and work. Today, she helps Awesome Humans live and work with more connection, joy, and meaning by sharing her science-backed skills and practices.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… all levels of workers that are suffering from unprecedented levels of burnout and are seeking a means to break free from the cycle.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… The best way to learn how to care about others is to first learn how to care for yourself. But sometimes our brain is hardwired for uncertainty, so we must become the editor of our own thoughts and have the mindset for self-compassion. That means learning to take a break for a restorative rest so we can focus on what’s truly meaningful to us.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Nataly’s core belief is that we are all awesome humans who have goals and purpose and meaning in their lives. But also, some days we don’t have that awesomeness and we are just human – that’s okay too.
Running time: 31:02
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| Feeling Connected at Work with Steven Van Cohen | 19 May 2022 | 00:30:38 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Leadership consultant and executive coach, Steven Van Cohen, MSOD, connected with the What’s Next! Podcast to discuss his thoughts on workplace loneliness. Along with Ryan Jenkins, he is a co-author of the book Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In which gives insight on how to create meaningful connections within an organization. Dubbed “The Leadership Whisperer,” he’s spent more than a decade working alongside leading organizations like Salesforce, Home Depot, Komatsu, Bank of America, CAT, and Blackstone to improve worker well-being, reduce employee isolation and boost team belonging. Steven is a co-founder of LessLonely.com, the premier resource for addressing workplace loneliness and CEO of SyncLX, a leading consultancy specializing in employee development. As a proud Big Brother, (from Big Brothers and Big Sisters), as well as a volunteer with Boys & Girls Club and Young Americans, Steven has helped build confidence in the future leaders of America. He holds a BA from the University of Illinois and a MSOD from Pepperdine University. He lives in Orange County CA with his wife and two daughters.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… workers who are seeking validation and understanding in the loneliness of their workplace environment and managers who are striving to create a more connected workforce to inspire, engage, and properly appreciate their employees.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… While managing the emotional state of employees might not directly exist on a team leader’s job description, the fact is that disengaged and lonely employees are less productive and more susceptible to burnout. We must find the balance between caring about people and getting stuff done if we want to succeed as a healthy workplace.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… The business case for caring about employee loneliness is clear: workers who feel seen and heard perform better for your team. Building workplace connections is in your best interest because it inspires people to come to work as the best versions of themselves – everyone wins.
Running time: 30:37
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| RELOAD: Innovation from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Pete Newell | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:34:53 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week, I’m excited to re-share a conversation with retired U.S. Army colonel and Silicon Valley investor Peter Newell.
Pete is the co-founder and managing partner of BMNT, an investment company that provides early-stage investment to companies developing technology for the commercial market that has relevant applications in solving national security problems. He is a co-author of Hacking for Defense, a platform that merged the rapid problem-solving techniques curated on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan with a lean startup methodology developed by Steve Blank in Silicon Valley. Pete is a former Army Ranger who has received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Silver Star and the Presidential Unit Citation. It's an honor to have Pete on the show to discuss innovation, deploying, and forward-thinking.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders interested in identifying and fixing problems and wanting to move their teams and companies forward with an innovation focus.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… this episode is all about bringing the battlefield to the boardroom and re-engineering the problem. Your role as a leader is not to sell products. Your role as a leader is to identify the problem and guide your team and your customers to an innovative solution. Lack of investment in understanding the problem is what ultimately leads us to failure.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… I love the concept of innovation exhaustion and the difference between “innovators,” “makers,” and “hackers.” I love that distinction along with the thinking around deploying an idea and making sure you design what people are actually looking for–thinking about the customer. It's necessary to be innovation-focused if we want to keep pushing ourselves, our people, and our companies forward.
Running time: 34:52
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| Building a Strategic Mindset with Roger Martin | 12 May 2022 | 00:32:28 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Friend to the show, Roger L. Martin, made his third appearance on the What’s Next! Podcast to discuss the essentials of strategy and management, highlighting the launch of his new book A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness. Roger is Professor Emeritus at the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto, where he served as Dean from 1998 to 2013, and as Institute Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute from 2013 to 2019. In 2013, he was named Global Dean of the Year and in 2017, he was named the world's number one management thinker by Thinkers50. He has published 12 previous books including When More Is Not Better and Playing to Win (with A. G. Lafley), which won the award for Best Book of 2012-13 by Thinkers50. Martin is a trusted strategy adviser to the CEOs of many global companies. A Canadian from Wallenstein, Ontario, he holds a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and managers that are looking to enhance their operating strategy with an alternative model that ultimately increases effectiveness.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… The best metrics for success are based on past successful experiences, and conventional wisdom would say to imitate the dominant model to create that same success. But you must also view those strategies in context of the challenges and resources of a specific situation, because models cannot be copy pasted for an exact situation. The execution of an idea is just as important as the idea itself, and in order to achieve true success, the strategy is always evolving to create a better and more innovative strategy for success.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… For Roger, there isn’t any singular model of success, but rather success comes from building a strategic mindset to approach and solve problems. The solutions that we often look for may not always be obvious, but by simply being willing to experiment with the past models of success, we can come out on the other end better than before.
Running time: 32:37
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| The Capitalist of Tomorrow with Alan Murray | 05 May 2022 | 00:32:38 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Entering with a bang, Alan Murray comes on the show this week to talk about the transformation of the corporate world in this modern era. Alan is CEO of Fortune Media. He oversees the business and editorial operations of the independent media company and is known for expanding its digital and conference franchises. Murray also writes a closely-read daily newsletter for Fortune, CEO Daily. Prior to joining Fortune in 2015, Murray led the rapid expansion of the Pew Research Center’s digital footprint as president of that organization. Before that, Murray was at the Wall Street Journal for many years, serving as deputy managing editor, executive editor online, Washington bureau chief, and author of the Political Capital and Business columns. He served for several years as Washington bureau chief for CNBC, and cohost of the nightly show Capital Report. He is the author of multiple books, including Showdown at Gucci Gulch: Lawmakers, Lobbyists, and the Unlikely Triumph of Tax Reform.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… consumers, employees, or business leaders that seeks the understand the ways in which profit-driven models for businesses have transformed and shifted towards value-driven motives.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Our guest says that Capitalism has been a dynamic driving force in the development of the economy, guiding the startup of largest companies that are now known as the Fortune 500. But the Capitalism doesn’t play by the same set of rules as it did before – now more than ever, companies are shifting towards a model of business that Alan Murray refers to as “shareholder capitalism.” In this modern era of Capitalism, company values must reflect consumer values, placing an emphasis towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues to meet the demands of socially conscious investors, shareholders and consumers.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Company culture, diversity and public values now take the front seat when considering business success models. Alan says this mode of thinking is here to stay and that we, as consumers, as employees, as the general populace can continue to influence businesses just by changing the public sentiment.
Running time: 32:37
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| Leadership For The Ages with Ram Charan | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:37:43 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week we had the man, the myth, the legend Ram Charan on the show to talk about his business consulting experience. Ram is a world-renowned business advisor, author, and speaker who has spent the past 40 years working with many top companies, CEOs, and boards of our time. Fortune magazine has called him "the most influential consultant alive." Ram began his business education early in his life while working in the family shoe shop in northern India. As a young engineer, his bosses recognized his business talent and encouraged him to develop it. He went on to earn MBA and doctorate degrees from Harvard Business School, where he graduated with high distinction and was a Baker Scholar. He has written over 30 books that have sold more than 4 million copies in more than a dozen languages. Three were Wall Street Journal bestsellers, and Execution, co-authored with former Honeywell CEO Larry Bossidy, spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders that are looking to hone in on a clear, decisive strategy for goal setting and achievement in the workplace. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… What does it mean for a company to have a successful growth period? Well, that actually depends on the context of historical past data used as a baseline comparison to metrics from the current year. Success must be measurable, and by using “key performance indicators” we can set our own definitions of success and begin to determine for ourselves just what it means to be successful. WHAT I LOVE MOST… During the hiring process, managers are looking to select the right person for the job, but Ram insightfully flips the question and asks if the job is right for the person. Sometimes people aren’t able to showcase their full talents in certain roles, and can really come alive if you put them in the right conditions.
Running time: 37:42
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| Inclusion on Purpose with Ruchika Tulshyan | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:31:24 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. We had the honor of speaking with Ruchika Tulshyan about her expertise on promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Not only is Ruchika an award-winning inclusion strategist and speaker, but she is also the CEO and founder of Candour, which works with organizations to create diverse teams and inclusive cultures. A former business journalist, she has reported from four countries and writes regularly on inclusive leadership for the Harvard Business Review. She was named to the Thinkers50 list, a global ranking described by the Financial Times as “the Oscars of management thinking.”
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… workplace leaders who are looking to promote an equitable workplace environment and foster a culture of diversity & inclusion.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Many people carry good intentions to create diverse and inclusive workplaces, so why do so many workers still feel excluded? By exploring the intersectionality of our identities, we can begin to see how gender, race, sexuality, and other aspects of identity should be considered holistically for individuals in the workplace. By implementing best workplace practices and actively practicing awareness, we can grow organizations purposefully to build diversity and inclusion.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Ruchika reminds us to consider our own privileges and how our experiences might be different from someone else’s experience. She also reminds us that it’s okay to make mistakes in diversity practices, so long as we learn from them and do better next time.
Running time: 31:23
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| The Power of Regret with Dan Pink | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:32:30 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Our honored guest this week is longtime friend to the show Daniel H. Pink. Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward,” published in February 2022. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers "When" and "A Whole New Mind" — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers "Drive" and "To Sell is Human." Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… those who are looking to face their regrets head on and emerge with an acceptance and understanding of the past so they can improve their future.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… There is a societal norm to proclaim “no regrets” as personal mantras for a life well-lived, but are we missing out by neglecting our feelings of regret? By ignoring our regrets, we are denying a key part of the human experience. Everyone has regret, but how we reckon with them – to try to accept and understand them – can ultimately help us make better choices for our lives.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Sharing our regrets, vulnerabilities, and insecurities with coworkers, friends, and family won’t make people think less of you. The real strength comes from people who can empathize with you and build relationships from the shared humanity of learning to deal with your regrets.
Running time: 32:29
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| Love & Work with Marcus Buckingham | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:35:59 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. Marcus Buckingham is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, has two of Harvard Business Review’s most circulated, industry-changing cover articles, and has been the subject of in-depth profiles in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. After spending two decades studying excellence at the Gallup Organization and co-creating the StrengthsFinder tool, he built his own Coaching + Education firm, The Marcus Buckingham Company. As CEO, he quickly turned it into a Human Capital Management company working with some of the world’s largest organizations. Marcus is known as the world’s most prominent researcher on strengths and leadership at work, and today leads research at the ADP Research Institute. Challenging entrenched preconceptions about achievement to get to the core of what drives success, Marcus’s strengths- based approach is defining the future of work as we know it.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who are looking to find the love in what they do and learn how to contribute it to others.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… We are so focused on finding work that we love, but most people don’t know the real truth of what we love. To find what we really love, our careers should be a scavenger hunt of the daily activities and experiences that bring us joy and fulfillment, rather than focused on a metric of success that only takes our work performance into account.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Our real strengths aren’t necessarily about what we are good at doing, but rather what gives us the most fulfillment. Marcus challenges us to return back to the childhood delights of exploring what love and centering our work on those principles. You don’t have to love everything you do, but you should be able to find love in what you are doing.
Running time: 35:58
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| Promoting Customer Success with Darci Darnell & Maureen Burns | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:30:03 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. With an entertaining and inspiring mix of both personal stories and qualitative business data, our guests Darci Darnell and Maureen Burns show why all businesses should make enriching the lives of customers their primary purpose. Their book “Winning on Purpose: The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers” highlights the Net Promoter 3.0 System (NPS) – which is a metric for predicting company growth and customer lifetime value – and emphasizes how the age-old Golden Rule is what ultimately lies at the heart of customer success. Darci Darnell is the head of Bain’s global Sales & Marketing practice and a leader of Bain’s gender parity initiatives and sits on their Global Women's Leadership Council. She holds an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College, as well as a B.S. in Business Administration, with honors, from Washington University in St. Louis. Maureen Burns is a leader in Bain’s Sales & Marketing practice and works extensively with clients on topics relating to marketing excellence, the Net Promoter System, customer journey redesign, and digital transformations. Maureen earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree, with honors, from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who want to understand how to improve their business models via enriching customer experiences and sustainable growth practices.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… The primary purpose of a business should be to enrich the lives of its customers. If you can take care of your customer base, they will take care of you by providing repeat business, bringing their friends, and generating overall larger profit shares. The NPS can be used as a tool for orienting your company on the right path to align your product design with the needs of your customer base.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Both Darci and Maureen place humanity at the center of their business models, which ultimately allows them to be even more remarkable no matter what business venture they are exploring.
Running time: 30:02
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| Start-Up Growth Mindset with Alisa Cohn | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:29:27 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. Alisa Cohn has been coaching startup founders to grow into world-class CEOs for nearly 20 years, and has even been named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards in London. A onetime startup CFO, strategy consultant, and current angel investor and advisor, she was named the number one “Global Guru” of startups in 2021, and has worked with startup companies such as Venmo, Etsy, DraftKings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch. Additionally, she is the author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, published by Kogan Page. Alisa is a guest lecturer at Harvard and Cornell Universities, Henley Business School and the Naval War College. She is the executive coach for Runway–the incubator at Cornell NYC Tech that helps post-docs commercialize their technology and build companies. She serves on the board of the Cornell Advisory Council. She has coached public and political figures including the former Supreme Court Chief Justice of Sri Lanka and the first female minister in the transitional government of Afghanistan. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who work in start-up culture and leaders/managers that are looking to improve their structures and systems. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Ultimately, the foundations of a good start-up launch are dependent upon the infrastructure set up in the initial phases. The best way to track progress on your start-up growth is to have definitive goals and setting a game plan for how to get there. The rest is discipline, applied through the feedback and improvement for both workplace leaders and team members. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Alisa fully understands the “sexiness in the strategy” to improve and build upon the personal growth journey for start-ups. But most of all, her eagerness to venture into lyrical rap is impressive!
Running time: 29:26
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| Reload: Navigating Tech Ethically & Responsibly with Kara Swisher | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:27:23 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. I am fortunate to have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Kara Swisher. Kara is the co-founder and editor-at-large of Recode, producer and host of the Recode Decode and Pivot podcasts, and co-executive producer of the Code Conference series. She also has a special series on MSNBC called “Revolution” on the impact of technology on work, society and more, and is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. She is also the author of “aol.com: How Steve Case Beat Bill Gates, Nailed the Netheads and Made Millions in the War for the Web.” THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone wants to hear a no-holds-barred conversation about the state of Silicon Valley, what the next generation of Unicorns might look like and what VCs want, what they need, and what they should be paying attention to. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Kara Swisher talks about the role of AI and automation moving forward and the onus that will be placed on employees to reskill. In this new job market, creativity and problem-solving will be more important than ever before. She also breaks down Kara rounds out this episode with what trust looks like in the new tech economy, the role of regulators moving forward, and the importance of ethical thinking in new technologies in an industry that is facing a crisis of privacy. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Kara Swisher is out having the tough conversations, fighting the good fight every day and staying engaged and aware as technology evolves in our society. Running time: 27:22
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| The Human Element: Overcoming Resistance to New Ideas with David Schonthal | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:29:13 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. David Schonthal is an award-winning Professor of Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School of Management where he teaches courses on new venture creation, design thinking, healthcare innovation and creativity. Along with his colleague Loran Nordgren, David is one of the originators of Friction Theory – a ground-breaking methodology that explains why even the most promising innovations and change initiatives often struggle to gain traction with their intended audiences – and what to do about it. This work is popularized in David’s Wall Street Journal and National Bestselling book, The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas (Wiley).
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who want to innovate businesses products and services with new ideas that put people first.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… At the heart of any business lies a product that helps people and it’s our job as business leaders to focus on the humanity these products can deliver. But sometimes there are challenges we face in implementing new ideas - what David calls “frictions” - that stand in the way of innovations. Ultimately, he believes that by identifying those sources and addressing the issues, we can pave the way for growth and progress.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… David understands that at the core of customer service, design thinking must place the customer first. Human-centered design must consider not only the functional value the product brings, but also the social and emotional value for people as well.
Running time: 29:12
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| Conquering Startup Struggles with Martin Gonzalez + Josh Yellin | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
I have a special treat for this show. We have not one, but actually two guests.
The first is Martin Gonzalez. He is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors that enable startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on org design, leadership, and culture challenges.
Joining him is Josh Yellin, who co-founded Google's first Startup Accelerator and spearheaded its growth, reaching founders in 70 countries. Along with Martin, he co-founded Google's Effective Founders Project, and he recently spent four years as Chief of Staff at Google Brain and is presently an organizational leader at Google DeepMind.
Martin and Josh are the authors of a new book called The Bonfire Moment.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… founders of startups who want to avoid common pitfalls.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… research shows that 65% of startups will fail due to people issues - not the product development, resourcing, or any of the other challenging parts of being a founder. In this episode, Martin and Josh share how they face the people issues head-on and have trained thousands of founders through Bonfire Moment workshops.
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WHAT I LOVE MOST… Josh and Martin’s recommendation to not using the “maverick mindset” on the organizational side of things. Lean into innovative ideas for your product of service but rely on best practices when approaching leadership.
Running Time: 30:34
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| Reload: The “AND” Play with Beth Comstock | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:35:06 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week serves as a pleasant reminder of the honor and pleasure I had to connect with the accomplished Beth Comstock. Beth is a self-described change-maker who has been the President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, overseeing Ad-sales, Marketing, and Research. She led the company’s digital efforts, including Peacock Equity acquiring iVillage.com and oversaw the founding of Hulu. She was also the first female Vice Chair and first Chief Marketing Officer at GE in more than 20 years. She is a member of Nike’s board of directors and a Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Additionally, she is a published author with her most recent book “Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change.” THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to learn from one of the most successful ‘introverted change-makers’ about how to inspire teams, get uncomfortable, change jobs and companies gracefully, and transform a 125 year-old brand. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Beth shares nuggets of gold gleaned from her 20-year career at GE and NBC Universal. Beth provides inspiration and guidance in an age of staggering technological advancement, the ever-stronger pull of the “next big thing,” and the gravity of the unknown. It is becoming exceedingly important to be self-aware and cognizant of the things that make our businesses human and creative. We work with and for humans, our customers and audiences are human, and likewise, it is important that our leadership be just as rooted in our humanity. It is our honest and dynamic experience as human beings that will allow us, and our businesses, to thrive in a world ruled more and more by algorithms and automation. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Beth is always looking to write her next story and live it as a courageous human being. She has learned along the way that our jobs do not define us. Who we are, the networks we create, the people we meet along the way–that’s what is important. With each new opportunity comes the next story we will create!
Running time: 35:05
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| Aligning Around Deep Purpose with Ranjay Gulati | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:31:36 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor and the former Unit Head of the Organizational Behavior Unit at Harvard Business School. Until recently, he chaired the Advanced Management Program, the flagship senior leader executive program, at the school. Professor Gulati studies how “resilient” organizations—those that prosper both in good times and bad—drive growth and profitability. His work bridges strategy (establishing clear strategic pillars for growth), organizational design (reimagining purposeful and collaborative organizational systems), and leadership (fostering inspired, courageous and caring execution). He is the author of a number of books, with the most recent release of “Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies” in 2022.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who want to rediscover their own purpose on a deeper level and support others as they find their own sense of purpose.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… purpose is a multi-layered concept that spans many different parts of one’s life, both personally and professionally. Purpose can provide you the motivation to achieve something beyond the present state of being, guide you in the direction of the goals you truly want to accomplish in life, inspire others to follow in your footsteps, and create connections within communities that align with your goals and share your vision for the future. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Ranjay is very clear about the need for corporations to understand “purpose.” Defining a strong sense of purpose is good business because if you aren’t thinking for the long term, you won’t be in business.
Running time: 30:46
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| Reload: Caring Radically with Kim Scott | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:40:39 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Throwback to our conversation with the ever-candid yet always sincere Kim Scott. Kim is the author of three novels, and the New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestseller “Radical Candor: Be A Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity.” Previously, Kim was the Co-founder and CEO of Juice Software, a collaboration startup. She led ad sense, YouTube, and double-click online sales and operations at Google, before she joined Apple to develop and teach a leadership seminar. She also has been a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and several other tech companies. She received her MBA from Harvard and her B.A. from Princeton University. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who is open to becoming more self-aware, interested in learning how to give and receive candid and effective feedback. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Be able to show you that you care for those around you while also challenging them to be better. Candid, effective feedback is important, indispensable, and harder to come by than you might think. When you do get it, it’s in your best interest to embrace it, apply it, and continue to encourage it. Kim shares her best advice on how you can be a better giver of this valuable feedback (both positive and negative), as well as a better receiver of it. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Kim believes, as do I, that giving feedback is not mean, if it’s clear. Her personal anecdotes were illustrative, especially her own career re-focus with Sheryl Sandberg. I also love that she makes a point to remind us how important it is to make sure you take a moment in the day to thank somebody and recognize what they do and all that they bring to work, your business, or your life, every day. Running time: 40:42
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| Mastering Your S-Curve for Peak Performance with Whitney Johnson | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:31:43 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I am thrilled to bring back girl boss Whitney Johnson for this week’s episode of the What’s Next! Podcast. Whitney is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America (2020). She also co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s late Clayton Christensen, worked as an award-winning equity analyst on Wall Street, and was named one of the top ten business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. Whitney is an accomplished author of four books, and recently released “Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company” in 2022. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people who want to maximize their growth potential and broaden their horizons. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Whitney doesn’t think the term “The Great Resignation” accurately describes the workplace culture shift, rather she believes in “The Great Aspiration” - the idea that people are aspiring to jobs that give them greater fulfillment and more opportunities for learning and growth. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Whitney’s takes the S-Curve model one step further to apply the theory as an assessment tool for managers to help guide their team members and become the best boss a person will ever have. Running time: 31:42
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| Reload: Who's on Your Team? with Adam Grant | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:26:32 | |
This week we reminisce over our insightful conversation with Adam Grant on our reload episode of the What's Next! Podcast. Adam is the leading expert on finding motivation, meaning, living more generous and creative lives. He's been recognized as one of the world's 10 Most Influential Management Thinkers and Fortune's 40 under 40. He's a #1 New York Times bestselling author and has written five books: Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves. Adam now hosts WorkLife, a TED original podcast after his TED talk got more than 12 million views. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… team members and team builders. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Adam’s research shows that interpersonal interactions can make a difference in our success. At various points of our day humans operate in three realms: (1) a giver, or people who ask what can I do for you?, (2) a taker, someone who asks what can you do for me?, and (3) matchers, who follow the law of reciprocity. Yes, there are grey areas, but people usually fit in one of these categories. One would think that placing a group of givers on a team would guarantee a culture of givers, but that’s not the case. Yet, when you have a team of takers, more harm is done that good. Adam believes it’s more important to screen out takers, leaving a good mix of givers and matchers. Forming teams is more than finding similarities or matching “culture fit.” Forming teams is an important skill that finds differences, diversity of thought, and identifies the holes in current teams. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Adam’s work around being better teammates and better individuals in our home and work life is inspiring. He forces us to think if we are a giver, a taker, or a matcher. How are we adjusting each day to bring out best selves to our day? This is an important question to ponder and to try to implement in your life.
Running time: 26:31
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| The Brains and Brawn Company: Combining Digital and Physical Solutions with Robert Siegel | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:33:39 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am thrilled to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Robert Siegel! Robert is a Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Business School. He researches strategy and innovation in both large and small companies, and how companies combine digital and physical solutions for their customers. He is also a general partner at XSeed Capital and a venture partner at Piva Capital. He sits on the board of directors of Luumopen and Avochato. Robert was previously general manager of the video and software solutions division for GE Security, with annual revenues of $350 million, and executive vice president of Pixim, Inc. (acquired by Sony). He is the co-inventor of four patents and served as lead researcher for Andy Grove’s best-selling book, Only the Paranoid Survive and recently published his own book, The Brain and Brawn Company. I am so excited to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Robert Siegel!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… those leaders who want to learn how companies successfully combine digital and physical solutions.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… The big takeaway here is that incumbents are not doomed, and disruptors are not ordained.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… the value of understanding the fluidity and fusion between the physical and digital worlds we exist in.
Running time: 33:38
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| Reload: Finding Your Place in Social Media with Guy Kawasaki | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:35:41 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am bringing back another classic episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Guy Kawasaki. This was a special episode because I was able to capture a frank conversation with my friend and fellow Hawaiian. He’s the Chief Evangelist at Canva, a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, and an Executive Fellow at the Haas School of Business. He is also the author of The Art of the Start, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and nine other books. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to up their social media game. TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Even for an expert, there is still room to learn. Guy is dedicated to making a difference via social media every day by pushing the envelope and learning as he goes. In the world of social media, we both believe that you have to be thoughtful with your posts. The days of simply showing up are over. You can’t just tweet once and call it a day. Video has to be better. Graphics have to be better. Guy, however, takes a more aggressive approach. He’s comfortable posting about politics and difficult conversations that seemingly don’t relate to his brand. He’s less risk-averse and is willing to take chances on social media. I, on the other hand, will craft a Tweet and not hit send. I won’t Tweet something if the content doesn’t represent my “brand,” if the intention isn’t correct, or if it doesn’t add value. I am more cautious. There’s no right or wrong way to approach social, just choices. Guy believes social media is similar to life: error correction and experimentation. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Guy focuses on making a difference. He doesn’t look back – he pushes forward to keep learning, experimenting and growing. This forward-thinking is something we can all learn from.
Running time: 35:40
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| Optimize for Interesting: Playing the Long Game with Dorie Clark | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am thrilled to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast, an encore of my LinkedIn Live chat with my friend, Dorie Clark! Dorie has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. She is a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Dorie has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” I am so excited to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Dorie Clark!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… everyone, but especially for anyone trying to rewire their crisis thinking to achieve their goals in 2022 and beyond!
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… We have things we would like to accomplish…and it is very, very hard to do that in a systematic way in the absence of any long-term thinking.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Setting long term goals and boundaries that will protect your time and your agenda.
Running time: 31:59
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| Reload: The Jazz Ensemble of Innovation and Reinvention with Josh Linkner | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:33:16 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am bringing back another classic episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Josh Linkner. Josh is a five-time tech entrepreneur and hyper-growth CEO, two-time New York Times Bestselling author, top-rated keynote speaker, and founding partner of Detroit Venture Partners. Josh lives at the intersection of tech and advertising. In this episode, he and Tiffani explore how this intersection includes hacking, reinvention, and creativity. They also share ways that you can use traditions to be more innovative.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders and those who want to harness innovation.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Do new startups need to have a hacker mentality? Well Josh thinks a small jazz ensemble is a perfect metaphor for business. He defines reinvention and what people can learn from and do to start reinventing their business. Josh also goes in to what leaders can do to harness innovation and tap into the holistic creative minds of their organizations.
Running Time: 33:16
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| How to Avoid a Dishonest Culture with Ron Carucci | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:27:30 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week I am thrilled to bring back the wonderful, Ron Carucci. Ron is a co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, where he works with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He has a thirty-year track record helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership. He is a best-selling author of 8 books, including the Amazon #1 Rising to Power. I am excited to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Ron Carucci!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders, culture builders, managers...
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Ron is here to talk about honesty and feeling valued. It’s important to mean what you say and say what you mean, especially when you are a leader and a culture builder. Ask your teams to call you on your promises, on your mission statement. Create an environment where people can tell you the truth. If you don’t have someone coming into your office at least once a week telling you something that makes you feel uncomfortable, as a leader, it’s not necessarily a good sign. So how do you build a culture of transparency and accountability? And how do you manage a system that gives autonomy and flexibility to your teams? Ron is here to break it down.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Having Ron back on the show and his advice to go take the How Honest is my Team Assessment!
Running time: 27:30
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| RELOAD: Culture Is Key with Michael Lombardi | 30 May 2024 | 00:36:34 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.
This week I am very excited to bring back my first episode with an NFL coach, Michael Lombardi!
Michael is an American Football Executive and Media Analyst with over 30 years of experience who enjoyed front-row access to football titans Bill Walsh, Al Davis, and Bill Belichick. He was an assistant to the coaching staff of the New England Patriots and is a former Analyst for the NFL network. He previously served as an NFL executive for the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philidelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who loves football and wants a masterclass in leadership and culture building.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… culture is key. In an organization like football, the role of the Head Coach goes beyond making calls, training players, or winning games. It’s the culture that the Head Coach develops that will ultimately determine how successful that team is. The same is true of business; it starts with your leadership and the culture set by that leadership. But, you can’t sit around and wait for it to develop, you have to be deliberate about building your team’s culture if you expect to be successful.
You have to figure out and know who you are as a person, as a team, as a business, and develop a plan to establish that culture as a leader. It starts with self-evaluation and planning. Whether you are 18 or 80, being self-aware and knowledgeable in your craft will make you a leader worth following, because you can develop a culture worth being a part of.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Michael talks about the importance of self-evaluation in culture-building and working at the things that make you struggle, not merely following the “best light.” When you are good at self-evaluating, you are better prepared to grow and change with your industry and your craft.
Running Time: 36:32
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| Reload: Technology and Being Human with Arianna Huffington | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:27:43 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am bringing back another classic episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with the incomparable Arianna Huffington. Arianna is an author, mother, and businesswoman, most notably known as the co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post. Arianna has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Media and one of the Most Powerful Women in Business and is the author of multiple books like Thrive and The Sleep Revolution.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… those hesitant about the future.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… We’re at a very interesting time in history – one that is currently being shaped in new ways every day. The next 20 years won’t look anything like today. But of course, 20 years ago doesn’t look anything like today either. We cannot predict what the future holds, but as Arianna says, we’re at an inflection point. Careers are no longer linear. Passion and purpose have stronger meanings than ever before, and change is happening faster than humans can keep up. Arianna is concerned about our addiction to devices because data shows it makes us less empathetic. More and more people are ditching devices for real connection, which means putting phones away for dinners and seeing friends in person instead of over a video call. Arianna calls this “thrive mode.”
WHAT I LOVE MOST… As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that giving back and reflecting on my life is more important than I ever thought. In a tech-consumed world, Arianna warns that we need balance. The interconnectedness we appear to have doesn’t hold weight compared to investing in relationships. Giving back and providing value is what gives us a full life.
Running time: 27:43
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| Built to Innovate with Ben Bensaou | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:26:32 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am thrilled to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Ben Bensaou. Ben is a Professor of Technology Management and Professor of Asian Business and Comparative Management at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France. He served as the former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD, was a Visiting Associate Professor at the Harvard Business School, a Senior Fellow at the Wharton School of Management, and a Visiting Scholar at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He received his PhD in Management from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and his MA in Management Science from Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, Japan. He also holds his Diplôme d’Ingénieur (MSc) in Civil Engineering and DEA in Mechanical Engineering from the Ecole Nationale des TPE, Lyon and the Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, Grandes Ecoles in France. His new book, Built to Innovate is a must read and I am excited to bring you this episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with Ben M. Bensaou!
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… those looking to create more value for both the customer and the business.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… You need to be an active participant in your company’s innovation efforts. Moreover, anyone can innovate, at any and every level of an organization, and that is why culture is so important. So where do you begin to build this culture? Ben has some thoughts for you.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… everyone plays a part. Innovating is collaborative and active and everyone has a part to play if they are willing.
Running time: 26:32
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| Reload: Time of Day Matters with Dan Pink | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:37:57 | |
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova for this What’s Next! Reload. This week I am bringing back a classic episode of the What’s Next! Podcast with the awesome Dan Pink. Dan is the author of six books, including When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. Thinkers50 named Dan one of the Top 15 Business Thinkers in the World, and his TED talk The Puzzle of Motivation is one of the 10 most-watched TED talks of all time.
THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to improve their likelihood of success in both their personal and professional lives.
TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Did you know that a book about timing decisions didn’t exist until Dan Pink wrote it in early 2018? When you think about it, we make multiple “when” decisions in our life: When should I exercise during the day? When should I start a product? When should I quit a project? When should I quit my job? Dan’s diligent research into the foundation behind our “when” decisions led him to discover that people mostly disregard the question of when and instead focus on what and who and how.
WHAT I LOVE MOST… Breaks are more important than you think. We need to start thinking about breaks as part of our performance not a deviation from performance.
Running time: 37:57
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