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Angus Nelson is an executive coach, speaker, and facilitator, specializing in emotional intelligence and high-performance team building. He brings a unique blend of experience in personal development and corporate innovation, empowering leaders and teams to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment.

Men are twice as likely to take their own lives. This alarming fact sets the stage for a discussion on the importance of seeking help and support. Angus Nelson acknowledges that isolation is a major factor contributing to this statistic. Many men, out of pride and fear of judgment, keep their struggles to themselves.

Angus Nelson goes on to explain that many individuals have things they are unwilling to say out loud, even to themselves. Instead of seeking support, they distract themselves with various activities or substances. This avoidance stems from a belief that admitting to having a problem or struggling makes them less of a man, less of an alpha species. However, the truth is that nobody is perfect, and everyone has their own issues. Angus emphasizes that even those who may seem aspirational or perfect have their own weighty problems.

Angus and Larry Hagner suggests that giving oneself grace, love, and self-compassion can be transformative. By accepting that imperfection is a shared human experience, individuals can find healing and develop a more compassionate mindset. Angus believes that if individuals can extend grace and compassion to themselves, they can also spread those qualities to others.

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Who’s leading the charge on generative AI in big organizations? How are they managing the tension between moving quickly and not making major missteps? And what use cases are they moving forward with? 

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly-evolving world of generative AI with Paul Baier, the CEO and co-founder of GAI Insights. 

Baier talks about the vendor landscape and shares several examples of first-mover companies, including McDonald's and Walmart, that are making strides in deploying generative AI.

You can subscribe to our podcast, “Innovation Answered,” on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Scott Kirsner hosts this episode; Hadley Thompson produced it.

Hunting Zones with Andrew Binns

Brought to you by Wazoku, the Corporate Explorer series is designed to uncover the depth of insight and experience within corporations, beyond management gurus and academics.

🌐 Episode Description: Join Andrew Binns in this insightful episode of "Hunting Zones," where he explores the world of Corporate Explorers—innovative leaders who embark on the challenging journey of building new ventures within established organizations. In this episode, we delve into the crucial aspects of inspiring and guiding aspiring Corporate Explorers, offering actionable insights for success.

🚀 Episode Highlights:

• Finding Inspiration: Discover where aspiring Corporate Explorers should seek inspiration and how to ignite the passion to solve customer problems within established organizations.

• Guidance for Stepping Forward: Explore valuable guidance for encouraging Corporate Explorers to step forward and take on the challenge of building new ventures.

• Increasing Proposal Quality: Learn effective strategies to increase the odds of generating high-quality proposals that align with business strategy and attract senior sponsors' support.

• Getting Started: Uncover practical tips on how to get started on the challenging road of corporate innovation and guide the energy of budding innovators toward lucrative market opportunities.

• Hunting Zones Defined: Understand the concept of "hunting zones" as defined by Andrew Binss, which provide boundaries to innovative impulses, helping generate ideas in line with business strategy and more likely to attract investment.

🎯 Bounded Diversity Approach: Explore the concept of "bounded diversity" as a powerful approach to ideation within corporations. Learn how defining boundaries, or hunting zones, facilitates a free range of ideas, ensuring a strong connection to the business strategy and creating a win-win situation for idea generators and investors.

🔍 Case Study: Nvidia's Success Story: Delve into the success story of Nvidia, led by CEO Jensen Huang. Learn how the company shifted into new market areas, building a software ecosystem alongside its traditional semiconductor business. Discover how Huang strategically defined hunting zones in gaming, autonomous vehicles, enterprise computing, and scientific computing, guiding his team towards innovative solutions and significant growth.

Tune in to "Hunting Zones with Andrew Binns" for a captivating exploration of corporate innovation, insightful strategies, and real-world success stories. Whether you're an aspiring Corporate Explorer or a business enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the dynamic landscape of corporate ventures. 🎧✨

Wazoku helps large organizations create effective, sustainable innovation ecosystems that accelerate efficiency gains and new value growth. It does this through intelligent enterprise software that connects and harnesses the power of employees, suppliers, start-ups, universities, and the unique Wazoku Crowd of 700,000+ global Problem Solvers.

Wazoku calls this 'connected collective intelligence'

Find Wazoku at www.Wazoku.com

Welcome to "Driving Innovation from Within: A Guide for Internal Entrepreneurs" with Kaihan Krippendorff. In this podcast, we embark on a journey to explore the world of internal innovation, challenging the pervasive myth that entrepreneurship is the sole driver of innovation. Kaihan shares insights from his book and extensive research, revealing the six vital attributes that distinguish successful internal innovators.

In the introductory episode, Kaihan reflects on his personal journey, delving into the realization that innovation can thrive within organizations, as exemplified by the success story of Jean Feiwel at MacMillan. T

The podcast dives into a survey conducted with 150 innovators, exploring key questions about the conception, development, and commercialization of transformative ideas. Kaihan challenges assumptions, debunking the idea that entrepreneurs overshadow corporate intrapreneurship. He emphasizes the role of founders in creating systems that empower employees to bring ideas to life.

The focus then shifts to the core attributes of the intrapreneur, exploring their ability to discover opportunities, evaluate and choose the right ones, take autonomous action, and mobilize resources. Kaihan introduces the concept of the "IN-OVATE" barriers, discussing how organizations unintentionally hinder innovation and offering solutions to overcome them.

Chapters unfold, detailing stories of successful internal innovators, such as Jen Feiwal, and introducing tools like the strategy pyramid for focusing searches on organizational needs. The podcast explores the importance of maintaining intent, understanding organizational needs, managing options, and overcoming value blockers.

The IDEAS acronym is unveiled, emphasizing the importance of creating a portfolio of options for innovation. The discussion delves into value blockers and how successful innovators navigate them, using examples like Xbox's journey. The tension between the traditional prove–plan–execute model and the innovative act–learn–build model is explored, showcasing the need for a paradigm shift in organizational thinking.

Kaihan introduces the advanced test loop, building on John Boyd's OODA loop, and emphasises the significance of assembling a cross-functional team. Seven steps to build an effective team are outlined, including removing organizational friction, aligning around a goal, and establishing a rapid rhythm.

The podcast concludes by discussing the complex political landscape of gaining support for new ideas, creating "islands of freedom" within organizations. Kaihan addresses the broader issue of employee disengagement and its economic and humanitarian implications, advocating for the reignition of creativity to foster growth and purpose.

Join us in "Driving Innovation from Within" as we unravel the secrets of internal entrepreneurship and inspire a new wave of creative thinking within organizations.

Find Kaihan ar www.kaihan.net

The drive to innovate and decarbonize is not just an American thing.  We take a look at several global companies to see what they are doing to reimagine their supply chains in this brave new world. 

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This season will be a series of interesting conversations about how large companies and startups can partner to deliver transformative innovation together.

In our first episode of the fourth season of Agile Giants, we sit down with Greg Coticchia, CEO of Sopheon. Earlier in Greg’s career, he was a serial entrepreneur and participated as an executive in fourteen start-ups (founding four) including being the co-founder & CEO of eBillingHub.

We will discuss his experience scaling a successful company through innovative partnerships with large players in the industry. We start off with a deep dive into a case study of eBillingHub, where Greg shares insights on how the company rapidly scaled and eventually got acquired by Thomson Reuters. We will also explore the importance of partnerships and innovation in entrepreneurship, and how eBillingHub was able to stand out in a crowded market.

In his current role at Sopheon, Greg advises companies on their innovation approaches. We dive into his perspective as a CEO, discussing the challenges and opportunities in helping businesses innovate and stay ahead of the curve.

Whether you're a startup founder or a corporate innovator, this episode offers valuable insights on how to create meaningful partnerships and drive innovation in your industry. Tune in to learn more!

Show links

• WEBSITE- https://www.sopheon.com/
• LINKEDIN- https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcoticchia/
• TWITTER- https://twitter.com/GregCott