Paint & Pipette: The Art & Science of Innovation

To what extent are our inner lives shaped by the stories we tell ourselves? And how can we learn to see the world as it truly is? Today on the podcast we have Diana Chapman, Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group, an organization that helps leaders and their teams build trust and create conscious cultures through coaching, training, and more. She is also a facilitator, CEO coach, speaker, and co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, a book that distills decades of accumulated knowledge from working with CEOs and other leaders. In today’s conversation with Diana, we delve into the complexities of what it means to accept our inner emotions, how we can learn to understand our reactivity to other people, and how these skills can help us foster environments that preserve psychological safety without sacrificing candor. Tuning you’ll learn about the profound lessons Diana learned at The Hendricks Institute, the impact they had on her life, and how she and her team help organizations foster conscious leadership and collaboration. We also delve into the importance of play, why the enneagram is such a useful tool for leaders, and what it means to operate in your Zone of Genius. Tune in to hear all of Diana’s insights on life, leadership, and learning how to see the world as it truly is! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Diana Chapman on LinkedIn Diana Chapman on X The Conscious Leadership Group The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success The Hendricks Institute Bernard Roth Brendan Boyle Jennifer Brandy Wallace Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Creativity is not an exact science and ideas often strike when we least expect them. But what if we could curate an environment ideal for sparking creativity? Today we are joined by Josh Ruff and Marcus Hollinger from Stoked to discuss their incredible new workshop, Ideascience. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how music inspired their Ideascience creation, why they create a space for checking in with their team at the beginning of every meeting, how task switching overcomes cognitive fixation, and how meditation has improved ideas in brainstorms. They then go on to tell us about what Ideascience actually entails before walking us through the process of the workshop. Our guests even delve into some neuroscience facts and how they relate to creativity. Finally, we explore the importance of being goofy and allowing yourself to play in any creative process. You don’t want to miss this one so press play now! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Joshua Ruff on LinkedIn Joshua Ruff on Instagram Marcus Hollinger on LinkedIn Marcus Hollinger on Instagram Marcus Hollinger on Threads Ideascience Stoked Stoked on LinkedIn Stoked on Instagram Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Today, we join forces with Henrik Werdelin to launch Beyond The Prompt, a podcast that explores how companies leverage AI to streamline operations and better serve their customers. Henrik is a remarkable entrepreneur and one of the visionary founders of Prehype, a community of entrepreneurial individuals dedicated to assisting one another and collaborating with companies to foster innovation and create innovative ventures. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Shove, CEO of next-generation business upskilling platform Section, to discuss his experience of leveraging AI in the context of optimizing, accelerating, and transforming various aspects of Section's operations. Employing its exclusive sprint format, Section collaborates with renowned business school professors to provide top-notch business education that translates into tangible real-world results. In this conversation, Greg unpacks the adoption of AI in the workplace, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and specific use cases within Section. Tuning in, you’ll discover the importance of trust and transparency in AI adoption, the everyday tasks that AI can help with, and a framework for AI integration. You’ll also gain insight into AI’s role in education, the reinvention of education delivery, common misconceptions around AI, and much more! For a valuable look at the pragmatic considerations, hurdles, and possibilities associated with integrating AI into everyday business and educational contexts, listen in now! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Greg Shove Greg Shove on X Greg Shove on LinkedIn Section Claude ChatGPT Bard Perplexity Fathom Superhuman Whisper Voice AI Anthropic Henrik Werdelin Henrik Werdelin on X Prehype Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Writing and researching to produce content is a full-time job that demands hours and hours of dedication. Today’s guest is the wonderful Billy Oppenheimer, writer and research assistant for Ryan Holiday, and he is here to share his creative process with us. Tuning in, you will hear all about what it’s been like to see his audience grow, his research process, his notecard system and how he measures them, the time he spends reading, the idea of honing your filter, and why he likes making physical notes instead of digital ones. We then delve into his incredible newsletter and how it has evolved before Billy tells us about how he aims to achieve his ultimate goal; to write books. Finally, we discuss Billy’s definition of ‘creative health’ and why he is basically always working. To hear all this and more, press play now! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Billy Oppenheimer Billy Oppenheimer Newsletter Billy Oppenheimer on LinkedIn Billy Oppenheimer on X Billy Oppenheimer on Instagram Ryan Holiday Super Communicators Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

From psychology to neuroscience and beyond, concepts of intelligence, genius, and hyperfixation are key to our understanding of human potential. During this episode, David McRaney joins us to discuss a topic of great import to our course on transformative design; the complexity of the concept of genius. David is a famed journalist, author, podcaster, and expert on belief, currently researching his next book. Join us as we explore the origin story of genius, the role of obsessively pursuing one’s interest, and the inevitability of genius and the implications of labels. In closing, David answers two key questions on the autism spectrum and varying cultural contexts behind the concept of genius. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David McRaney David McRaney on X How Minds Change David McRaney on Instagram David Krakauer So Good They Can’t Ignore You The Collins Institute James Alcock Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

In today’s world, we’re caught between two failure cultures. One tells us that it must be avoided at all costs, while the other tells us to "fail fast” and often. The issue is that both approaches lack the necessary distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. Today, we’re joined by author, scholar, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, and champion of psychological safety, Amy Edmondson, who believes that we need to reframe our understanding of failure and discover what it means to “fail well.” In this episode, we discuss her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong, and gain some insight into the inherent relationships between organizational learning and change management, psychological safety and innovation, and failure and the creative process. Tuning in, you’ll learn when to quit, when to experiment, and how to measure your failure performance, plus you’ll also hear some remarkable stories that illustrate what it means to be a hero of failure! Believe it or not, there is a science to failing well, and Amy Edmundson is here to provide us with a practical framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Amy Edmondson Right Kind of Wrong Teaming The Fearless Organization Amy Edmondson on LinkedIn Amy Edmondson on X Thinkers50 Richard Hackman 'What Google Learned in Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team' Quit IDEO Only the Paranoid Survive American Icon The Widow Clicquot Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

The likelihood is that the tactics that were effective for businesses just a few years ago may no longer yield the results needed. Profound shifts in the business landscape have exposed a significant disparity between conventional strategic approaches and the evolving dynamics of the contemporary real-world environment. In this episode, we sit down with Rita McGrath, a celebrated author and captivating speaker, to discuss how leaders can navigate the complexity of cultural shifts in modern business practices. Rita is a renowned expert in steering innovation and growth through uncertain times, and she consistently ranks among the world’s Top 10 management thinkers. As a Columbia Business School professor, advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs, and author of bestsellers like Seeing Around Corners and The End of Competitive Advantage, her work has had a lasting impact on the business world. In our conversation, we unpack the strategies managers can employ to secure investments in innovation, the reasons behind organizational resistance to innovation, and the challenges of traditional hierarchical structures. We explore her Stepping-Stone Strategy for innovation, the value of a call option, the potent concept of level-skipping, and the steps for identifying debilitating assumptions. Gain insights into how innovators can advance their careers, effectively allocating resources, crafting the perfect project, and much more! Tune in and discover how to redefine traditional career pathways and drive innovation in your organization with strategy guru Rita McGrath! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rita McGrath Rita McGrath on X Rita McGrath on LinkedIn Rita McGrath on Instagram Rita McGrath on YouTube Columbia Business School Design for Belonging Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Are you looking for some tips, tricks, and techniques to propel your spontaneous speaking to higher levels? Our guest today is of the belief that there is no right way to communicate, there are better ways and worse ways but no one right way! Joining us today is Matt Abrahams, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot. As you tune in you’ll hear from Matt about the phenomenon of reverse plumbing, how to reframe your anxiety, and how the Rule of Lung works. He highlights why you should be maximizing your mediocracy and takes us through some simple, pragmatic exercises on how to do it. This is a truly insightful episode filled with valuable insights including why heuristics are important, how to hack them, and why having structure can amplify your creativity and freedom. Be sure to tune in now, thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: Think Faster, Talk Smarteruse Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Matt Abrahams on LinkedIn Matt Abrahams Matt Abrahams on X Matt Abrahams on YouTube Matt Abrahams on Instagram Matt Abrahams on TikTok Matt Abrahams on Threads Dan Cline on LinkedIn Ed Catmull Patricia Ryan Maddison Scott Galloway on X Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Welcome to this very special edition of The Paint and Pipette Podcast, as we bring you a live coaching session hosted by the remarkable Liz Tran! Liz is a former venture capitalist and team-builder turned spiritual guru and startup coach. Her newest book, The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius, is all about how to connect with your innate intuition. In this episode, you’ll find out how Liz coped with changing the entire concept of her book just six weeks before it was published, the magic of the three S’s, and everything we can learn from Einstein’s process of generating new ideas. Then, we introduce the subject of Liz’s coaching session, Aisha Dozie, the Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics, a beauty brand geared toward igniting confidence in ambitious working women through high-quality, beautifully packaged, cruelty-free cosmetics and topical content. Liz begins the session by asking Aisha a series of rapid-fire questions that help us understand Aisha’s professional background, what motivates her day-to-day, the differences between zones of genius and zones of excellence, and what Aisha can do to amplify her zone of genius on a daily basis. We end with a discussion about when you should and shouldn’t outsource your zone of excellence and why leaps of faith are all about being comfortable with discomfort. Tune in for all this and more! Key Points From This Episode: Liz’s account of changing her book’s entire concept just six weeks before publication.Her experience of writing about deeply personal matters with vulnerability and transparency. How to assess if you’re connected to your intuition: do you trust yourself?The three S’s of spaciousness: silence, solitude, and stillness. What we can learn from the way Einstein brought subconscious ideas to fruition. Introducing the Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics, Aisha Dozie. Now for something different: Liz displays her craft in a live coaching session with Aisha!A series of quick-fire questions to establish Aisha’s base. Aisha’s professional background and what motivates her in her line of work. How her role and the relationship with her clients have changed since she started Bossy. The way she spends her time in any given work week. Leaps of faith and being comfortable with discomfort. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Liz Tran Liz Tran on LinkedIn Liz Tran on Instagram Reset the Podcast The Karma of Success Aishetu Fatima Dozie Aishetu Fatima Dozie on LinkedIn Aishetu Fatima Dozie on X Aishetu Fatima Dozie on Instagram Lacômbe Givenchy Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

In this episode, we sit down with Lezlie and Jake Karls, the visionary minds behind Mid-Day Squares, to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and unconventional approach to entrepreneurship. Mid-Day Squares is a family-run business aiming to establish itself as a prominent player in the chocolate industry. Its focus is on producing chocolate products while also emphasizing an open, unfiltered approach to entrepreneurship and business growth. In our conversation, they share their journey and strategies of the founders of Mid-Day Squares, discussing the importance of authenticity, relationship-building, and the fusion of personal storytelling with business branding to create a loyal customer base. We unpack their unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, their unconventional approaches to business and life, and the impactful role of therapy in fostering robust business strategies and their personal growth. They share the reason for declining a significant acquisition offer and how this steered them toward self-reliance and industry expansion. Gain valuable insights into reframing societal stigmas, the quirks and routines that keep them motivated, the benefits of an open mind, and much more! Tune in and learn the secrets to entrepreneurial success with Lezlie and Jake Karls! Key Points From This Episode: Introduction to our guests and a brief background about Mid-Day Squares.Fostering personal relationships as the foundation for business and networking.Learn about the evolution of the company and its unique team dynamics.Hear the motivation for their marketing and branding approach via social media.The value of storytelling and authenticity in content creation.Creating relatable content while balancing viral content with genuine stories.Understanding the difference between viral content and building a community.Learn why continuous and genuine content creation is so vital.Strategies to create strong, loyal fans who become brand ambassadors.Lezlie shares why they decided to turn down a big acquisition offer.Reframing situations and leveraging creativity as a strength to address problems.Unconventional habitats and routines that enhance their productivity.Discover the role of therapy in their partnership and personal growth.Eliminating social stigmas and final takeaways for listeners. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lezlie Karls on LinkedIn Lezlie Karls on Instagram Jake Karls on LinkedIn Jake Karls on Instagram Jake Karls on X Nick Saltarelli on LinkedIn Mid-Day Squares Hit Makers Huberman Lab Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Understanding and adapting to unwritten rules and organizational culture is a continual process. It's essential to strike a balance between fitting into the existing culture and bringing in new perspectives to drive positive change. In today’s episode, we sit down with Liz Wiseman, a management expert and CEO of The Wiseman Group, to discuss the challenges of controlling idea flow and the problems it might cause in leadership roles. Liz is a renowned researcher and best-selling author who empowers global organizations with her groundbreaking insights on leadership development. In our conversation, we cover a range of topics, from leadership challenges to the use of AI in idea generation, and the importance of recognizing, owning, and addressing critical, unassigned issues within an organization. We unpack understanding organizational culture, identifying impact players, the role of context in performance, and maintaining an impact player mindset within different work environments. She also shares insights into the challenges faced by idea-rich individuals in leadership positions, the importance of leaders asking questions to enable problem-solving by the team, the concept of "hot spots" within an organization, and much more! Join us as we unlock the secrets to thriving within the complex tapestry of organizational culture and harness the power of the unwritten rules with legendary management guru, Liz Wiseman! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Liz Wiseman Group Liz Wiseman on LinkedIn Liz Wiseman on X Liz Wiseman on Instagram Liz Wiseman on Facebook S3E7: Judging The Experiment Not The Outcome with Dr. Astro Teller Excellent Advice for Living Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

High performers experience near-constant pressure to improve. Marcus Whitney — venture capitalist, pro sports owner, keynote speaker, athlete, author, among other hats — shares how he plans to reach to his ‘next level.’ This is a deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with a true virtuoso of creative craft. From exercise to creative dry spells to scaling ventures to a beginner’s mindset to the benefits of therapy, we cover a lot of ground. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marcus Whitney Marcus Whitney on LinkedIn Marcus Whitney on X Marcus Whitney on Instagram Marcus Whitney on YouTube Create and Orchestrate Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Steve Jobs is one of the most influential people of the century, maybe even ever! But his ideas, values, and approach to life have often been skewed and mutilated by the media. Today, we wish to bring you the truth about Steve from a man who knew him better than most, Ron Johnson. Ron worked with Steve as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, and in this episode, he explains how the tech juggernaut enticed him into a job when he was already flourishing at Target and before Apple had gained its notoriety. We hear all the details of Ron’s first conversation with Steve, how he had to adjust to a new role and industry, how Steve was never tyrannical by nature, and how Steve inspired Ron and everyone else around him to raise their standards to the highest level. Ron also explains Steve’s flexibility in hearing and working on new ideas, the character traits Steve held most dear, how his philosophies are being misunderstood and misused in the modern corporate environment, and everything that his famous Stanford speech reveals about his character. Finally, after sharing the intimacy of his final moments with Steve, Ron reveals that there is no doubt that he was loved by the benevolent co-founder of Apple. Tune in for all this and more on the Paint and Pipette Podcast! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ron Johnson on LinkedIn Apple Asurion Target Steve Jobs Becoming Steve Jobs Tim Cook on X Greg McKeown Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

One of the most important aspects of leadership is having a vision for what you want to achieve. It’s the vision for a project that will guide your team and inspire them to perform at the top of their game. But how does that change when you need to lead innovation? And how do you navigate the unknowns inherent to pursuing true innovation? Joining us today to unpack this topic and explore key questions of innovation and leadership is Professor Linda Hill from Harvard Business. Professor Hill is the co-founder of Paradox Strategies, the co-author of the acclaimed book Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation, and is regarded as one of the top experts on leadership. Tuning in you’ll hear her break down the paradoxes that lie at the heart of leading innovation and why building a sense of community can be such a powerful catalyst for fostering innovation. She explains how leading innovation requires embracing the unknown while being intimately familiar with the ‘why’ of your project, before describing how collaboration, experimentation, and the ability to learn are essential for building a sense of community. Professor Hill also sheds light on her personal practices as a researcher and practitioner of innovation, her process for selecting her co-authors, and why she places such a high value on having a novice perspective. For a deep dive into the intricacies of leadership, innovation, building a sense of community, and so much more, be sure to tune in to this fascinating conversation with Professor Linda Hill! Key Points From This Episode: Collective Genius.Scaling Genius Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Linda Hill on LinkedIn Paradox Strategies Linda Hill on X Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Sanjay Poonen on LinkedIn Cohesity Avatarin Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Ever wondered what it takes to revolutionize the world through innovation and moonshot thinking? We are joined today by Dr. Astro Teller, co-founder and captain at X, Alphabet's renowned moonshot factory, where they're on a mission to invent and launch technologies that can change the world for the better. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Teller gives listeners a fascinating peek behind the curtain of the moonshot factory and how they design their environment to foster creative thinking and innovation. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Teller share his expert insights on the power of intellectual honesty, the art of unlearning limiting beliefs, and the essential skill of judging experiments rather than outcomes. We explore the strategies that foster creativity, the delicate balance between audacity and humility, and the value of maintaining a beginner's mindset in the journey of innovation. Dr. Teller also shares his thoughts on how to create internal urgency, his predictions for generative AI, and why he would love to see more companies with a moonshot division, like X. Join us as we embark on a fascinating exploration of the transformative power of innovation with a true visionary, Dr. Astro Teller! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Astro Teller Astro Teller TED Speaker Astro Teller on X X, the moonshot factory Wing Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

Productivity, innovation, and leadership are three key pillars that drive success and growth within any organization. When effectively combined, they create a powerful synergy that propels a company to new heights and ensures its sustainability in an ever-evolving business landscape. In this episode, we are joined today by blogger, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Founder of The Carbon Almanac, Seth Godin, to discuss the world of productivity, innovation, and leadership. Seth is a prolific writer, having authored 20 bestselling books. His works serve as profound resources for understanding key concepts in various aspects of life and business. In today’s conversation, we discuss his latest book, Song of Significance, which offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of the state of work and leadership in the modern world. In our conversation, we delve into the consequences of treating employees as mere cogs in a machine, how organizations can pinpoint productivity aspects in need of optimization, and the difference between managers and leaders. We explore the importance of defining one's value and significance, tailored metrics for success, and the power of unconventional paths in finding solutions. He also provides valuable insights into overcoming innovation dilemmas, redefining leadership for inclusivity and collaboration, balancing creativity with operations, and much more! Tune in and discover how to reimagine the world of productivity, innovation, and leadership with Seth Godin! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Seth Godin Seth Godin on LinkedIn Seth Godin on Twitter Seth Godin on Instagram Seth Godin on Facebook Rising Tide Car Wash The Practice Linchpin Purple Cow Permission Marketing Jeremy Utley Jeremy Utley Email Jeremy Utley on X Jeremy Utley on LinkedIn

In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable life and career of Jason Mayden, a true high-performer who has blazed his own trail in the worlds of tech, design, and corporate America. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments and inspiring insights that have shaped his extraordinary journey. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an acclaimed design and strategy consultancy, he specializes in pioneering new ventures and orchestrating intricate negotiations involving athletes, entertainers, and global creatives through multi-stakeholder partnerships. As we delve deeper into Jason's narrative, we'll explore the mental hurdles and stereotypes he's faced, shedding light on the complex corporate dynamics in America and how they can affect an individual's self-worth. Learn about pivotal moments, including a life-changing connection with his high school art teacher and his intern experience at Nike. Discover how Jason's family and his determination helped him overcome overwhelming challenges and stereotypes. He also shares insights into the importance of self-worth, authenticity, and transcending job titles for fulfillment. Join us for this enlightening episode as we celebrate the life and career of Jason Mayden, a high-performer who not only navigated career transitions with grace but also redefined success on his own terms. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jason Mayden on LinkedIn TRILLICON VALLEY® Nike The Song of Significance The Speed of Grace Jeremy Utley

Today’s parental landscape is filled with more challenges than ever before. Among the plethora of concerns that parents have to deal with on an everyday basis, one never would’ve expected toxic achievement to be one of them. Who even knew that achievement could be toxic?! But too much of anything is never good, and placing too much attention on your child’s educational success could be irreversibly damaging to their self-esteem. To help us make better sense of this topic, we are joined today by the award-winning journalist and author of Never Enough, Jennifer Wallace. Jennie explains why the topic of parenting and toxic achievement sits close to her heart, the damaging differences between what parents value and what their children think they value, cognitive biases that many parents are burdened with, and the four questions that every parent should ask themselves to get to the bottom of what they actually prioritize about their kids. We also discuss the circus act that is the college admissions process, why fit is always better than rankings, the ins and outs of mattering, and rapid-fire topics as taken from the truly educational Never Enough. Heart and home are at the center of today’s episode, and we’re thrilled to be sharing it with you – our family of loyal listeners! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jennifer Wallace Jennifer Wallace on LinkedIn Jennifer Wallace on X Jennifer Wallace on Instagram Jennifer Wallace on Facebook Never Enough Dr. Suniya Luthar Making Caring Common Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Challenge Success Dr. Lisa Damour Mayo Clinic Resy The Song of Significance Jeremy Utley

As entrepreneurs, we are often so focused on finding solutions that we forget what matters most: the problem itself. And maybe we avoid the problem because we are afraid to fail, but as today’s guest eloquently explains, failure is the only true route to success! For today’s conversation, we are joined by the co-founder of Waze and serial entrepreneur, Uri Levine. Uri has just written a new book, Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, which is a practical guide for entrepreneurs on how to endure the rollercoaster of failure – faster and with more fun! Our chat explores the importance of prioritizing and documenting the problem, moving beyond mere conversation and toward building conviction, how falling in love with a problem will help you stay on mission and persevere through failure, and how to find the balance between experimentation and having a clear, focused path. Uri shares why failure is an absolute necessity and how failing faster is always better, before coaching established brands through the ins and outs of disruptions. To end, we discuss whether it’s better to solve a problem for yourself or others or both, and the extremely passionate and knowledgeable Uri Levine shows us how innovators, enthusiastic amateurs, early adopters, the early majority, and first-time users influence how you solve your organizational problems. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Uri Levine Uri Levine on LinkedIn Uri Levine on X Uri Levine on YouTube Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution Waze Daniel H. Pink David Ogilvie on LinkedIn Quit Thinking in Bets Sir James Dyson Stephan Wozniak Jeremy Utley

In this captivating episode, we are joined by a true visionary and creative mind, Kevin Kelly, co-founder of the iconic WIRED Magazine. Kevin’s new book, Excellent Advice for Living, serves as the foundation for the conversation, as we unpack the intricacies of the creative process and innovation. Kevin draws on his professional experience and walks us through the notion of embracing a multitude of bad ideas as a pathway to uncovering true gems of creativity. We uncover essential takeaways from the book, like the power of habits over inspiration and the art of setting ambitious goals. We also discuss the multifaceted nature of imagination, the benefits of embracing imperfection, what sparks creativity, and how to reach your full potential during the creative process. Kevin also shares his perspectives on AI-generated art, how he leverages AI for his creative goals, and the limitations of text-prompted creations. Tune in to discover profound insights as we delve into the art of idea generation, iteration, and the beauty of embracing imperfection on the journey to creative excellence! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly on X Kevin Kelly on Instagram Kevin Kelly on Facebook Kevin Kelly on YouTube WIRED Excellent Advice for Living Art and Fear Creativity, Inc. Pixar Midjourney DALL-E 2 Vanishing Asia Seeds of Contemplation A Writer’s Time Procreate The Long Now Foundation Marcus Hollinger Jeremy Utley Reach Records Portrait Coffee