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  • Unlocking the Power of Insights with Gary Klein | Insights and Innovation

    Unlocking the Power of Insights with Gary Klein | Insights and Innovation
    Jan 14 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Gary Klein, author of Seeing What Others Don't, to explore the fascinating science behind insights and how organizations can foster smarter thinking and innovation. Klein dives deep into over 120 real-world stories he's collected—ranging from Daniel Boone to Napoleon—and explains the two powerful triggers behind most breakthroughs: connections and anomalies. Discover how organizations often suppress insights, and why a focus on predictability and perfection can kill innovation. Learn about his new concept of Insight Audits and how leaders can shift their environments to better capture the power of spontaneous insight. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:27 Guest Introduction: Gary Klein 00:59 Collecting Stories of Success 02:19 The Down Arrow vs. The Up Arrow 04:43 Investigating Insights 05:38 Themes of Insight: Connections and Discrepancies 07:10 Historical Models of Insight 09:16 Organizational Barriers to Insight 11:17 The Perfection and Predictability Traps 15:06 Case Studies: Missed Discoveries 25:14 The Garden Path Phenomenon 32:30 Insight Audits in Organizations 36:48 Ideas That Escape: Case Studies and Suppression 37:27 The Battle of Midway: Intelligence and Strategy 41:38 The 1973 Yom Kippur War: Ignored Warnings 47:23 Napoleon's Tactical Genius at Toulon 50:58 Creative Desperation: The Mann Gulch Fire 58:42 Yellow Fever: The Mosquito Hypothesis 01:06:46 Daniel Boone: Abandoning the Project Plan 01:10:47 Conclusion and Resources Find Gary here: https://www.shadowboxtraining.com/our-team/people/gklein/ Find Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights here: https://amzn.to/4qNlekq Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy these deep dives into cognitive science, decision-making, and innovation. More at theinnovationshow.io Gary Klein, insight generation, organizational innovation, decision making, cognitive psychology, seeing what others don't, leadership, business strategy, Aidan McCullen, the innovation show
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    1 h y 13 m
  • Classic Enhanced Audio Episode: Scott Galloway on Algorithms, Tech Giants, and the Retail Apocalypse

    Classic Enhanced Audio Episode: Scott Galloway on Algorithms, Tech Giants, and the Retail Apocalypse
    Jan 14 2026

    In this timeless episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen sits down with Scott Galloway, Clinical Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, for a prescient conversation that remains highly relevant today.

    Recorded nearly a decade ago, this episode dives deep into:

    • The rise of the algorithm-driven economy

    • How tech giants like Amazon and Facebook dominate using data and intelligence

    • The decline of traditional media and the shift to subscription-based models

    • The retail apocalypse and how Amazon continues to reshape consumer behavior

    • The emerging power of voice technology and screenless interaction

    Scott also offers strategic insights into the future of media, marketing, and retail, with takeaways that still resonate in today's digital landscape.

    This episode is brought to you with thanks to our sponsor, Kyndryl, helping global enterprises harness the power of AI and digital infrastructure for competitive advantage.

    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Introduction

    • 01:15 Algorithm-Driven Economy

    • 08:46 Subscription Models

    • 12:48 Traditional Media Challenges

    • 24:40 Retail Apocalypse & Amazon

    • 29:02 Rise of Voice Technology

    • 33:01 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

    Learn more at: https://www.kyndryl.com

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    34 m
  • Navigating the Accelerated S-Curve with Paul Nunes

    Navigating the Accelerated S-Curve with Paul Nunes
    Jan 6 2026

    🔮 Navigating the Accelerated S-Curve with Paul Nunes | Big Bang Disruption & Shark Fin Strategy

    Welcome to episode 2 of our exclusive Harvard Business School series! 🎓 Join host Aidan McCullen as he interviews Paul Nunes, renowned as the King of the S-Curve, in a masterclass on navigating today's fast-evolving business cycles.

    📈 Discover how exponential technology change is collapsing traditional life cycles and creating "Shark Fin" business models—where sudden success can be catastrophic and strategic timing is everything. Paul explains how companies like Netflix, Apple, Peloton, and Intel navigated (or missed) these cycles and what it means for your business.

    🔥 Learn about Big Bang Disruption, the death of early adopters, managing multiple S-curves, the rise of orchestrator firms, and how strategy must evolve for verticalized industries, fleeting advantage, and supply chain complexity.

    ⏰ Timestamps for Key Topics:

    00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

    00:26 - The Evolution of S-Curves

    01:43 - What is the Shark Fin Strategy?

    03:52 - Managing Multiple S-Curves

    05:29 - Rapid Market Change & Business Lifecycle

    07:42 - Case Studies: American Giant & Peloton

    10:30 - The New Supply Chain Realities

    18:01 - Is Vertical Integration Still Viable?

    24:13 - Strategy in the Age of Compression

    24:34 - Industry Diversification & Component Thinking

    25:17 - Nvidia, Intel, and Strategic Orchestration

    27:02 - Innovation vs. Manufacturing Models

    33:15 - Capital Investment, Risk & Timing

    39:06 - Why the Chief Strategy Officer Role is More Crucial Than Ever

    47:55 - Final Reflections & Thank Yous

    💡 Whether you're a strategist, innovator, entrepreneur, or business leader, this episode is a must-watch to future-proof your thinking and strategy.

    📚 Based on Paul's seminal works: Jumping the S-Curve, Big Bang Disruption, and Pivot to the Future

    🔗 Watch, learn, and subscribe for more expert-led strategy content!

    #SCurve #BigBangDisruption #PaulNunes #SharkFinStrategy #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #ChiefStrategyOfficer #AidanMcCullen #HBS #Nvidia #Intel #Netflix #Apple #Peloton #ExponentialChange #FutureOfBusiness
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    49 m
  • Why Transitions Are Harder Than We Expect | Teresa Amabile on Reinvention & Life Phases

    Why Transitions Are Harder Than We Expect | Teresa Amabile on Reinvention & Life Phases
    Dec 30 2025

    Based on a ten-year study, Teresa Amabile reveals why retirement—and any major life transition—requires far more psychological work than we expect.

    In this special episode of The Innovation Show, recorded at Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School, Aidan McCullen sits down with renowned psychologist and researcher Teresa Amabile to explore one of the most underestimated transitions we face: the move out of a long-held role and into what comes next.

    Drawing on a ten-year study of 120 professionals—many healthy, financially secure, and highly accomplished—Amabile reveals a striking insight: when people hear the word retirement, their dominant associations are fear, uncertainty, and loss of identity. And that fear has little to do with money or health.

    This conversation reframes retirement as a broader human challenge: how we navigate endings, detach from identities that once defined us, and rebuild a life structure that still allows for progress, meaning, and contribution. Amabile outlines the four core tasks people must work through when leaving a career, why these tasks rarely happen in a neat sequence, and why "it takes work to stop working."

    The discussion also examines the role organisations play—often poorly—in this transition. From sidelining experienced contributors to missing opportunities for knowledge transfer, Aidan and Teresa explore how meaningful final assignments, creative work, rituals, and continued post-retirement connection can dramatically improve outcomes for both individuals and institutions.

    Along the way, Amabile introduces the Four A's framework—Alignment, Awareness, Agency, and Adaptability—as a practical lens for navigating not only retirement, but any major life or career transition. The episode closes with a nuanced exploration of purpose, showing how meaning in later life often shifts away from grand missions toward day-to-day quality, relationships, and contribution.

    This is not an episode about "retiring early" or financial planning. It's about renewal, identity, and preparing—psychologically, relationally, and structurally—for the transitions we all know are coming, but rarely prepare for.

    Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Welcome 00:13 The Concept of Preparing for the Future 00:37 Introducing Theresa Am Abate 00:43 Gifts and Gratitude 01:47 Sponsor Acknowledgment 02:04 The Word 'Retirement' and Initial Reactions 02:39 Research Findings on Retirement Perceptions 05:21 The Four Tasks of Retirement 07:01 Framework for Renewal and Organizational Change 13:16 The Role of Organizations in Supporting Retirees 18:50 The Importance of Rituals and Celebrations 24:37 Life Structure and Retirement 31:24 Practical Actions and The Four A's Framework 37:17 Finding Purpose in Retirement 40:45 Final Thoughts and Messages

    Recorded live at Harvard Business School with thanks to the production team Dave, Ellie and Simona and sponsor Kyndryl.
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    42 m
  • Epic Disruptions with Scott D. Anthony | The Innovation Show @ HBS

    Epic Disruptions with Scott D. Anthony | The Innovation Show @ HBS
    Dec 22 2025
    Join us for a special edition of The Innovation Show, recorded at Harvard Business School, featuring Scott D. Anthony, Clinical Professor at the Tuck School of Business and co-author of Seeing What's Next with the late Clay Christensen. Scott joins us to discuss his latest book, "Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World." In this episode, Scott shares insights from his groundbreaking book, Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World. Through compelling historical parallels and modern business cases, he uncovers the hidden patterns that define true disruptive innovation and how leaders can respond with resilience and creativity. From Henry Ford and the Model T to the fall of Constantinople, from Netflix vs. Blockbuster to the scientific revolution, Scott connects past transformations to today's urgent innovation challenges. He unpacks powerful concepts like emergent strategy, value networks, and the critical role of business models in enabling — or blocking — change. Whether you're a startup founder, corporate leader, or curious learner, this episode delivers practical, thought-provoking guidance on navigating disruption in real time. Special thanks to the Harvard Business School Publishing team for hosting us, and to our sponsor Kyndryl for their continued support of forward-thinking conversations on The Innovation Show. What You'll Learn: The difference between sustaining vs. disruptive innovation Why innovation diffusion is often slower than we think Lessons from the Honda Super Cub and Kodak's collapse How McDonald's, the printing press, and scientific revolutions disrupted systems — not just products Actionable frameworks like the ABCs of Dual Transformation Episode Chapters & Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements 00:22 Introducing Today's Guest: Scott D. Anthony 01:38 Defining Innovation and Disruption 04:10 Sustaining vs. Disruptive Innovation 07:03 Netflix vs. Blockbuster: A Case Study 07:47 The Value Network and Market Dynamics 16:50 Emergent Strategy and the Honda Super Cub 18:37 Gunpowder and the Innovator's Dilemma 23:03 The Fall of Constantinople: A Lesson in Disruption 32:42 The Printing Press: Collaboration and Consequences 35:50 The Slow Diffusion of Innovations 38:24 The Kodak Story: A Tale of Missed Opportunities 44:17 The ABCs of Dual Transformation 50:10 The Historical Impact of the Scientific Revolution 56:04 McDonald's: Revolutionizing the Fast Food Industry 01:05:07 The Persistence of Henry Ford and the Model T 01:09:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Quotes from the Episode: "Innovation is something different that creates value... Disruption takes things that were complicated and expensive, makes them simple and affordable, and changes market dynamics." — Scott D. Anthony "History doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes... The walls that stood for a thousand years collapsed in 47 days. What is your equivalent to the Theodosian Walls?" — Scott D. Anthony Links & Resources: Book: Epic Disruptions by Scott D. Anthony Website: EpicDisruptions.com Connect with Scott: LinkedIn Connect with The Innovation Sho Connect with Aidan: LinkedIn Tags/Keywords: Disruptive Innovation, Scott D. Anthony, Clayton Christensen, Business Strategy, Corporate Transformation, History of Innovation, Dual Transformation, McDonald's Case Study, Kodak, Artificial Intelligence, The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen.
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    1 h y 11 m
  • The Intrapreneurs Rulebook with Chuck House

    The Intrapreneurs Rulebook with Chuck House
    Dec 17 2025

    The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen | Guest: Chuck House

    How do you drive real innovation inside a large organisation—without getting shut down by hierarchy, process, or short-term thinking?

    In this episode of The Innovation Show, host Aidan McCullen is joined by legendary Hewlett-Packard intrapreneur Chuck House, author of Permission Denied, for a deep dive into intrapreneurship, corporate innovation, and innovation leadership.

    Drawing on decades of experience building breakthrough technologies at HP, Chuck shares the 7 rules of intrapreneurship, explains why most organisations unintentionally kill innovation, and reveals what both intrapreneurs and leaders must do differently to succeed.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • The key differences between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs

    • Why intrapreneurs need air cover, not permission

    • The 7 rules every intrapreneur must follow

    • Why doing your own market research is non-negotiable

    • How asking "why" relentlessly leads to breakthrough innovation

    • Why great intrapreneurs often look like troublemakers

    • How leaders can identify, fund, and empower intrapreneurs

    • Why traditional KPIs and program reviews fail exploratory innovation

    • Lessons from Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and major corporate innovation efforts

    The conversation also explores the rarely discussed discipline of managing intrapreneurs, including how executives can create the conditions for innovation without smothering it with metrics, timelines, or control systems designed for incremental work.

    This episode is essential listening for:

    • Innovation leaders and executives

    • Transformation and strategy teams

    • Corporate intrapreneurs

    • Product leaders and change agents

    • Anyone trying to innovate inside a complex organisation

    About the Host

    Aidan McCullen is a Thinkers50 Global Innovation Award winner (2025), founder of the Reinvention Summit, and host of the globally acclaimed Innovation Show. A bestselling author and former international rugby player, Aidan advises global organisations on innovation, transformation, and leadership.

    About the Guest

    Chuck House is a pioneering intrapreneur whose work at Hewlett-Packard helped shape modern computing and systems innovation. His book Permission Denied is widely regarded as essential reading for corporate innovators.

    🔔 Subscribe to The Innovation Show for conversations with the world's leading thinkers on innovation, transformation, leadership, and the future of work.
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    1 h y 15 m
  • Chuck House: Lessons on Intrapreneurship & Innovation Resistance

    Chuck House: Lessons on Intrapreneurship & Innovation Resistance
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode of The Innovation Show, Chuck House—legendary HP intrapreneur and author of Permission Denied—joins Aidan McCullen, host of The Innovation Show and a Thinkers50 Innovation Award recipient, to explore the real dynamics behind innovation inside large organizations.

    House shares how he repeatedly challenged assumptions, defied orders, built high-performing teams, and navigated the "corporate immune system" to create breakthrough technologies such as the logic analyzer and Pisces system. Together, Chuck and Aidan unpack why innovation is resisted, how success blinds leaders to the next paradigm shift, and what intrapreneurs must do to survive and thrive.

    Brought to you by Kyndryl, this conversation blends deep corporate experience with modern innovation thinking—from one of HP's most impactful engineers and one of the world's leading thinkers on transformation and change.

    Episode Highlights

    • Why organizations punish failure while preaching innovation

    • The paradox of permission: what leaders say vs. what innovators hear

    • How established success blinds teams to new paradigms

    • Emotional and psychological realities of intrapreneurs

    • How to unlearn, relearn, and escape old mental models

    • Why existing sales forces resist innovative products

    • Hard-earned lessons from HP's logic analyzers & the Pisces project

    • What leaders must do to build systems—not heroes—that drive innovation

    Episode Timestamps

    00:00 Intro & Sponsor

    00:30 Chuck House returns

    00:57 Defiant innovation at HP

    01:44 Permission paradox

    03:07 Amazon's failure philosophy

    03:47 Radical transparency

    05:16 Future architecture & vision

    06:00 Chuck reflects on his journey

    07:47 AMD recruitment story

    17:02 Paradigm shifts

    19:34 Organizational resistance

    22:42 Innovation cycles

    32:26 Unlearning & relearning

    40:16 The irony of pointing fingers

    40:45 Navigating new paradigms

    44:18 Challenges of intrapreneurship

    44:33 Winning the sales channel

    45:09 Sales force resistance

    51:44 Understanding real customers

    53:08 Innovation vs incrementalism

    01:03:03 Rise & fall of logic analyzers

    01:08:00 Managing intrapreneurial projects

    01:13:06 Quality, collaboration & culture

    01:20:34 Closing reflections

    About the Guest

    Chuck House is an award-winning engineer, HP Fellow, and author of Permission Denied. His innovations shaped decades of computing and instrumentation, and his perspective on intrapreneurship remains profoundly relevant.

    About the Host

    Aidan McCullen is an author, global keynote speaker, innovation consultant, and host of The Innovation Show. A former international rugby player for Ireland, he later moved into transformation roles across media and technology. Aidan is the author of Undisruptable, lectures on emerging technology at Trinity College Dublin, and is recognised by Thinkers50 for his global contribution to innovation and reinvention.

    https://aidanmccullen.com
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    1 h y 21 m
  • The AI Revolution & Business Model Transformation | Osterwalder, Yu & Choudary

    The AI Revolution & Business Model Transformation | Osterwalder, Yu & Choudary
    Dec 1 2025
    In this special Thinkers50 edition of Innovation Show X, sponsored by Kyndryl, host Aidan McCullen brings together three of the world's most influential management thinkers—Alex Osterwalder, Howard Yu, and Sangeet Paul Choudary—to explore how AI is transforming the architecture of business. What makes this conversation extraordinary is that, unknown to everyone at the time of recording, each participant would receive a major Thinkers50 recognition just hours later: Sangeet Paul Choudary — Thinkers50 Strategy Award Howard Yu — reaffirmed in the Thinkers50 global ranking Alex Osterwalder — reaffirmed in the Thinkers50 global ranking Aidan McCullen — Thinkers50 Innovation Award This episode captures four award-winning perspectives before the accolades were announced—an unfiltered, spontaneous exchange on the real work of reinvention. 🎙️ Episode Overview AI is reshaping the business landscape, but most organisations focus on tools rather than the deeper question: How must business models, organisational structures, and leadership mindsets evolve in an AI-driven world? Together, Alex, Howard, Sangeet, and Aidan unpack: Why 95% of GenAI projects fail and what organisations miss How AI reshuffles entire industries, not just processes The hidden role of corporate antibodies in killing new ideas Why visionary leadership matters more than ever How modular, fluid organisations create a real edge What learning engines look like in practice Why the real value moves from "answers" to sensemaking How leaders can place better bets in uncertainty Why it's not an "AI strategy" you need, but a strategy for the world AI creates This is a masterclass in strategic reinvention from four globally recognised thinkers. ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Sponsor Message (Kyndryl) 00:41 The Confusing Landscape of AI in Business 01:20 Amara's Law & Business Impact 01:43 Panel Introduction at Thinkers50 02:25 Sangeet on Containerisation & Second-Order Effects 06:59 Osterwalder on Business Model Innovation 09:34 Yu on Capabilities & Industry Shifts 12:51 FOTO, Metaverse Missteps & Strategic Priority 15:21 Leadership Vision & the Capability Gap 21:32 Modularity & Learning Engines 37:00 Codifying an Innovation Culture 38:20 Vision Cascading Through Organisations 40:01 Why Good Ideas Fail to Scale 41:41 Leadership's Role in Innovation 43:13 From Sensing to Sensemaking 44:31 Exploration, Exploitation & Fluid Organisations 46:37 Continuous Change & Industry Reshuffling 49:04 The Future of AI in Business 50:33 Killing Projects & Resource Allocation 01:02:27 Closing Thoughts — Business Basics in an AI World 🌍 About the Guests Alex Osterwalder – Prolific Author, Creator of the Business Model Canvas and co-founder of Strategyzer; Thinkers50 global thought leader. Howard Yu – Author of Leap, LEGO Professor of Management & Innovation (IMD); Thinkers50 global thought leader. Sangeet Paul Choudary – Author of Platform Revolution and Reshuffle; Thinkers50 Strategy Award winner. Aidan McCullen – Author of Undisruptable, Host of The Innovation Show and Innovation Show, keynote speaker, and Thinkers50 Innovation Award winner. 📚 Resources & Links • Strategyzer → https://www.strategyzer.com • Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Reshapes the Knowledge Economy → https://amzn.to/3HWwj1I • Platform Revolution → https://amzn.to/4mBq2aQ • Sangeet's Substack → https://substack.com/@platforms/posts • Howard's Substack → https://howardyu.substack.com • Aidan's show notes → https://thethursdaythought.substack.com • Undisruptable → https://amzn.to/4pCEhgH 💡 About Our Sponsor: Kyndryl Kyndryl designs, runs, and reimagines the mission-critical technology systems that power the world's largest organisations. Their AI-powered consulting and unmatched managed services help leaders make smarter decisions, accelerate innovation, and build enduring competitive advantage. Learn more at Kyndryl.com. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with world-leading thinkers on AI, strategy, reinvention, and organisational transformation.
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    1 h y 7 m
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