Flywheels are everywhere. They're in our homes, the machines and technologies we use, and the companies we love.
Think of them like a multifaceted feedback loop. Not always easy to get started, but after they get going, self-sustaining momentum making machines. Like of a runaway snowball.
In today's episode we discuss:
This might just be the most applicable episode we've released so far. You're definitely going to want a piece of paper and pen for this one!
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Imagine this. Steve Jobs walks into the room and asks you and your team to design the first Apple mouse. Where do you even begin?
Our guest, Dennis Boyle (a founding partner at IDEO) was IN THAT ROOM. On today's episode he walks us through the process of design thinking and why it's more aptly called "human centered design".
While Dennis is definitely experienced when it comes to helping companies design groundbreaking products and services, I wanted to talk to him about:
If you want more, Dennis suggests checking out:
Books:
The Art of Innovation by Tom Kelley
The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley
Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley
Online Tools:
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"If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've released it too late" - Reid Hoffman. In other words, as an entrepreneur, if you're not constantly evolving, testing and releasing imperfect products, you're probably going to get left behind.
But what does this mean for us?
As it turns out, there's a name for the behavior that allows for this constant innovation: the iterative mindset. Today we are talking about what it means to engage in this kind of thinking and how to operate on the edge of failure.
We also talk about:
How are you innovating or using the Lean Start Up Model in your line of work? Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? We want to hear from you!!
Listen to Dr. Kyra Bobinet on the Sigma Nutrition Podcast
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We've all heard the terms misinformation and fake news, but what do they actually mean? And more importantly, why are they so important to recognize? Today we bring you an interview with a member of Facebook's misinformation team - Andrea Vallone.
This is a truly unique look behind the curtain at a company that is shaping our generation.
We discuss everything from:
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What do Apollo 13, Colin Kaepernick, the Israeli Army and your best friend all have in common? How about purposeful and skilled dissent...
Let's face it, as much as an opposing opinion can frustrate us, it can also make us better by forcing us to examine and refine our decisions.
So while it may be an oxymoron, disagreement can be agreeable when done skillfully.
Today we discuss:
If you want to dissent about anything in this episode, let us know!
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Still not completely sold on the idea of differential learning or how to apply it? We've got you covered. On today's episode we discuss how to introduce this and other complex / abstract concepts with the Mental Performance Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andy Bass.
We also cover:
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