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The Wicked Podcast

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This podcast delves into the world of business books, interviewing authors and thought leaders to tackle pressing issues like wicked problems, self-managing teams and organisational ignorance. 
Our guests include people from the US Navy, the London School of Economics, Twitter, Deloitte, McKinsey, West Point Academy, the University of Warwick, ex-Olympians, etc.
Our hosts support this with expertise and a track record in organisational transformation and innovation.

Each episode is a deep dive into the complex challenges companies face today—like decision-making in uncertainty, tackling knowledge gaps, and strategies to foster adaptive leadership. We ask insightful questions to unpack key ideas, explore practical solutions, and challenge conventional thinking, empowering our listeners with actionable strategies.

With an engaging, curious tone, the podcast is perfect for business professionals and lifelong learners seeking fresh problem-solving perspectives. It inspires listeners to rethink their approach to complex, systemic issues in modern organisations.

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Episodes

Karen Cornwell: You can't fix what you can't see

We interview Karen Cornwell about equality and the value of diversity of thinking in the business of the future.Karen Cornwell spent her career in Tech; she lived it, learned from it, and now wants to change the tide for future technology aficionados. Her lifelong quest is to improve innovation and drive top-line growth for technology companies. Karen believes to really do this we must learn to leverage our gender diversity. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 06:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: h...

Dec 14, 202045 minEp. 26

Marti Konstant: Activate Your Agile Career

We interview workplace futurist and thought leader on career agility Marti Konstant on using Agile to change, shift and improve your career. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 06:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here --------------------------------------------------------------- The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here Find us on Youtube: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeo...

Dec 08, 202051 minEp. 25

Prof. Keith Grint: Leadership - A very short introduction

We interview Professor Keith Grint, University of Warwick, on the different types of problems a leader needs to understand. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here --------------------------------------------------------------- The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here Find us on Youtube: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Crea...

Dec 01, 202054 minEp. 24

Brant Cooper: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development

We interview Silicon Valley startup specialist Brant Cooper. We discuss the importance of reality checking with customers to test and grow ideas, startup-style. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 10:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Part 1: Ac...

Nov 23, 202049 minEp. 23

Vaughn Tan: The Uncertainty Mindset

We interview Vaughn Tan, assistant professor at London's UCL and advisor for companies such as Wellcome Collection, Oyster Sunday and Canopy Therapeutics.He elaborates on how to build teams as creative as the ones at innovative Michelin-star restaurants El Bulli and The Fat Duck. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 10:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here Twitter: @vaughn_tan The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' ...

Nov 17, 202050 minEp. 22

Special #2 - Experiments in Organisations

We give you 30 minutes of our ramblings on why everyone should be doing experiments everywhere in their organisation. We give you a 5 step sample on what to consider and look out for. This is our very own experiment and our first episode in video. The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr :...

Nov 10, 202032 minEp. 21

Nir Bashan: The Creator Mindset

We interview Nir Bashan about the value of creativity for everyone in the business of the future. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here Twitter: @nirbashan1 The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% ...

Nov 03, 202051 minEp. 20

Rita McGrath: Seeing Around Corners

We interview Rita McGrath about identifying the signals for innovation in changing markets. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here Twitter: @rgmcgrath The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the...

Oct 27, 202047 minEp. 19

Dr.Bruno Cignacco: The Art of Compassionate Business

We interview Dr. Bruno Cignacco about the role of compassion in the business of the future. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 09:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for ...

Oct 20, 202040 minEp. 18

Maria Ross: The Empathy Edge

We interview Maria Ross about the value of empathy in the business of the future. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Twitter: @redslice The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited au...

Oct 13, 202054 minEp. 17

Ed Gillespie: Only Planet

We interview Ed Gillespie about the future of sustainability and organisations. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video reco...

Oct 06, 202049 minEp. 16

Michael W. Wright: The Exponential Era

We interview Michael W. Wright about what it takes for organisations to join the exponential era and scale and grow like Google and Facebook. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40...

Sep 29, 202046 minEp. 15

Robert Rowland Smith: The Reality Test

We interview Robert Rowland Smith about how to stay closer to reality as an organisation. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:40 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for un...

Sep 22, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 14

Greg Githens: How to Think Strategically

We interview Executive Coach Greg Githens about the role of strategy in the business of the future. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited aud...

Sep 15, 202053 minEp. 13

Bruce Daisley: The Joy of Work

We interview Bruce Daisley, author of No.1 Sunday Times bestseller 'The Joy of Work' on new ways of working and better working culture. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 08:45 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off ...

Sep 08, 202054 minEp. 12

Eaon Pritchard: How did it all go wrong?

We interview Eaon Pritchard, about the changes and innovation or lack of in the marketing and advertising industry. An honest look with a variety of music references. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 06:10 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here Twitter: @eaonp The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Comm...

Sep 01, 20201 hrEp. 11

Garth Andrus: The Technology Fallacy

We interview Garth Andrus, Principal at Deloitte on the difference between digital and cultural transformation and how to focus on people not technology. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 06:30 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencast...

Aug 25, 20201 hrEp. 10

Joe Pine: The Experience Economy

We interview Joe Pine about what experiences can bring for organisations both as exponential customer and colleague value. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 06:05 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get ...

Aug 18, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 9

Special #1: Themes from the Books

We review the first seven books and discuss common trends and themes. The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons License Sponsor: Zencastr : http://www.zencastr.com Get 40% off the first 3 months for unlimited audio and HD video recordings Code: wickedpodcast 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon Associate Link: https:...

Aug 04, 202044 minEp. 8

Elvin Turner: Be Less Zombie

We interview Elvin Turner, about how companies can be better at and integrate innovation by having an extensive look at to-down and bottom-up approaches. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 07:25 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here Email: elvin@elvinturner.com The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Comm...

Jul 21, 202059 minEp. 7

Sunnie Giles: The New Science of Radical Innovation

We interview Sunnie Giles about Quantum Leadership, what is wrong with Six Sigma and how variants should be embraced, not suppressed. 00:35 Insights & Takeaways 10:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Author website: here TED talk: here LinkedIn: here Email: sunnie@sunniegiles.com The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Cr...

Apr 24, 20201 hrEp. 1
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