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016 Colin Melvin - Changing an Industry, The Fifty Trillion Dollar Man May 31, 2016

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Colin Melvin is the Global Head of Stewardship for Hermes Investment Management as well as the Founder and Chairman of Hermes Equity Ownership Services. It is Colin's mission to innovate and create successful stewardship for large institutional investors, enabling them to be active engaged owners of the companies in which they invest. Colin describes why there's such a huge disconnect in this industry and what he and his team do to help change that.

01:00 - Who is Colin Melvin?
05:45 - Why are investment/pension funds shifting?
09:45 - The proper function of the financial system should be the allocation of capital, but that's not happening.
12:00 - We currently have a short-term relationship between the investor and the company.
13:55 - Adopting what the UN has done for ethical business practices, Colin and his company are focusing on responsible business principles for investment firms.
16:35 - What challenges has Colin faced while implementing these new changes?
20:25 - Colin shares an example of their global reach.
23:35 - Colin explains his role at Hermes.
27:00 - It has taken Colin and his team 11 years to get to where they are today.
27:50 - Colin discusses the concept of 'The Universal Owner'.
29:45 - Is the government getting involved with this process?
32:00 - Colin believes there have been some political shifts based on the investment industry shifting.
35:15 - What if we valued companies differently? In a more dynamic way? Colin explains further.
36:45 - What skills has Colin used that have lead to his success?
38:45 - Does Colin have any daily rituals?
39:45 - What advice would Colin give his 25-year-old self? Don't be afraid.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/colin-melvin/

014 Shane O'Mara - Darwin's Self-Doubt, The Power of the Resting Brain and What Our Brains Are Not Built For May 17, 2016

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Shane O'Mara is Principal Investigator and Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin, and is currently Director of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He is the author of the book Why Torture Doesn't Work and discusses some of the neurological effects that stress can have on the human body. Listen in for more great insights from Shane.

04:00 - How necessary is it for your team to understand how the brain works?
07:55 - How does long-term stress effect the human body and the brain?
11:25 - It eventually backfires on organizations who intentionally build high-pressure environments for their employees.
16:15 - If you don't have to solve a problem today, then don't. Think about the problem extensively, even sleep on it.
22:00 - Shane shares an example of why Darwin delayed writing Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection for so long.
24:25 - The part of the brain we use to judge people is the same part we use to judge commercial brands.
29:00 - Shane talks about Google's hiring process.
32:40 - How much do we really understand about the brain?
35:40 - The brain changes by our experiences, by our attitudes, and even by how we talk to ourselves.
36:30 - What's Shane's morning routine?
39:10 - Shane likes to write at night because there are few distractions around.
40:10 - To be chronically sleep deprived is extremely bad for you. Shane explains further.
45:45 - What advice would Shane give to his 25-year-old self?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/shane-omara/

012 Steven D'Souza - Not Knowing - The Science of Opportunity May 03, 2016

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Steven D'Souza is the Founder and Director of Deeper Learning.He is an international educator and the author of two books,Brilliant Networking and Not Knowing. Today, he discusses aleader's relationship with uncertainty and the unknown. He alsodives into how companies can embrace the concept of 'not knowing'and how to teach your staff to be more curious and engaged with theunknown. Find out more about this fascinating subject by listeningin.

03:55 - Uncertainty has a physical impact as well as anemotional impact of feeling threaten.
04:00 - We are afraid to feel the unknown.
04:08 - However, the unknown is not the same asuncertainty.
04:30 - There are many different ways to react to theunknown.
06:40 - It's impossible for leaders to have all theanswers.
07:45 - In the book, Steven discusses the dangers of knowledge,the dangers of thinking we, in fact, do know
08:00 - Why did nobody predict the global financial crisis?People did predict it, but people were over conf
09:05 - We all have limits to what we know.
09:40 - How do companies embrace this idea of 'notknowing'?
13:00 - Successful leadership is making space for others tohelp contribute.
15:20 - Things are not as simple or clear cut as we like tobelieve.
17:35 - When an organization is facing the unknown, it can bean incredibly terrifying place.
21:45 - A lot of innovation happens at the individual level.Steven shares an example.
22:20 - Not knowing can be a blessing sometimes.
24:25 - People who are deep in their industry recognize thelimits of their knowledge.
26:55 - Speak to somebody who doesn't have any knowledge ofyour field and see if you can describe it simply
28:25 - Is there a way to teach others on your team to be morecurious?
30:40 - Steven talks about his first book, BrilliantNetworking.
32:25 - What advice would Steven give his 25-year-oldself?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/steven-dsouza/

011 Larry Cunningham - Of Berkshire, Moats and Culture Apr 26, 2016

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Larry Cunningham has written a dozen books, including The Essays of Warren Buffet, Berkshire Beyond Buffett, and Quality Investing. Today, he talks about what the Berkshire subsidiaries are doing correctly and why Warren Buffett is unique as a leader. Larry also shares insightful stories of various CEOs of companies behind Berkshire and how they're able to make their investments profitable.

02:30 - Why did Larry study Warren Buffett and Berkshire?

04:00 - What surprised Larry the most as he was interviewing executives from Berkshire?

05:40 - Berkshire has shifted from being an investment company to a holding company.

06:00 - 20 years ago Berkshire was a 5-10 billion company, but 80% of its assets were in investments.

09:35 - Larry talks about Warren's strategy.

12:40 - The way Warren treats his team makes them feel like they're investing with their own personal money.

14:35 - What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

17:15 - Berkshire doesn't insist that their subsidiaries have any sort of government or management style.16:45 - The CEO of the Marmon Group told Larry that his company has always been highly decentralized.

18:10 - Out of the 50 acquisitions Berkshire has made in the last 25 years, 40 of them have been private.17:35 - Berkshire relies on and trusts the team to make the best financial decisions.

21:25 - Larry talks about the Berkshire acquisitions that aren't bringing in profit.
27:30 - Larry shares a story about when Berkshire acquired Benjamin Moore Paint.

30:20 - What advice would Larry give to the audience about how to think about disruption?

33:15 - Many of the principles that Berkshire stands for are proven and can be replicated.

36:10 - Larry talks about the Berkshire and 3G Capital acquisition and why it's different than the others.

42:00 - What has Larry changed his mind about recently?40:50 - What are Larry's morning rituals?

43:05 - What advice would Larry have for his 25-year-old self?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/larry-cunningham

010 Marc Vollenweider - Innovation powered by Mind and Machine™ Apr 19, 2016

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Marc Vollenweider is the CEO of Evalueserve, a company that offers innovative and disruptive solutions to their clients' problems. Marc has a genuinely unique perspective on the changes taking place in various industries and offers a lot of advice, for leaders as well as those working for more traditional and regulated firms, on how they can successfully navigate through these disruptive waters.

02:50 - Why did Marc leave McKinsey to become an entrepreneur?
04:05 - What does Evalueserve do?
05:00 - How has the analytics marketplace developed over the last 15 years?
08:35 - Marc had two to three fundamental shifts in his business model.
09:00 - How has Marc been able to manage client expectation while at the same time growing his business?
10:05 - Evalueserve helps clients find creative and innovative ways to stand out in their market.
10:40 - How would Marc approach a new client in the financial service industry?
13:15 - Banks want to discover new ways they can save money.
15:15 - How are the best leaders thinking about new changes?
21:00 - How can people currently in these disruptive environments properly prepare for the future?
22:20 - MBA graduates are leaving traditional companies to join a startup.
24:00 - Marc suggests instead of running to a startup, stick to more traditional companies because you will see lots of opportunities for growth as everyone else moves away.
27:25 - As Marc has taken his company through this transformation, what challenges has he faced as a leader.
33:30 - Marc works with about 200 Forbes 1000 companies.
35:20 - Marc talks about his book, Mind+Machine.
38:30 - What are Marc's morning rituals?
39:15 - What has Marc changed his mind about recently?
40:45 - What advice does Marc have for his 25-year-old self?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/marc-vollenweider

008 Steven MacGregor – Wellness, Recovery and Marginal Gain Apr 05, 2016

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Steven P. MacGregor is an expert in executive health and performance. He has a PhD in Engineering Design and has trained with Olympic athletes, Tour de France riders, and Ironman champions. Steven has five elements to his framework – Move, Recover, Focus, Fuel, and Train. Steven explains to Roddy how he uses this foundation to help executives’ health and improve the overall workforce of an enterprise.

For full show notes, including timestamps, tweetables and a link to download a PDF of the transcription, please visit: http://innovationecosystem.com/steven-macgregor/

007 Emmanuel Gobillot – Disciplined Collaboration, Followership and Purpose Mar 30, 2016

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Emmanuel Gobillot has been described as 'the first leadership guru for the digital generation' and is a sought after speaker on leadership. He is also the author of three bestselling leadership books and offers a completely fresh perspective on how to tackle leadership successfully. On the show, Emmanuel gives a quick overview of his books, as well as answers key questions on how a leader can really help their team shine and what followers truly desire from a leader.

For full show notes, including timestamps, tweetables and a link to download a PDF of the transcription, please visit: http://innovationecosystem.com/emmanuel-gobillot/

006 Orit Wolf – Music, Warmth, Mastery and Innovation Mar 21, 2016

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Orit Wolf is an acclaimed international concert pianist, lecturer, and business consultant for innovative thinking and creative marketing. Orit talks on how she uses her music background to consult companies on innovation and inspire leaders to create a more creative work environment. Listen to Orit’s story and more on today’s episode.

For full show notes, including timestamps, tweetables and a link to download a PDF of the transcription, please visit: http://innovationecosystem.net/orit-wolf/

005 Dorie Clark – Unicorns, Mindsets and Guy Spier Mar 14, 2016

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Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and author of the books Reinventing You and Stand Out. Dorie says that since we live in a disruptive economy where careers and technologies are constantly changing, we have to look at how we market ourselves in a brand new way. Dorie shares valuable stories and insights on some of the people she has encountered who are fluid in this ever-changing work environment and also shares key tips on how you can get your points to be heard by the right people.

01:30 – How did Dorie get started?
03:00 – Marketing has changed drastically in the last ten years.
06:20 – Disruption is everywhere.
07:00 – What are some of the differences in mindsets between a legacy company and a disruptive company?
10:00 – What is it about you that results in you seeing the world differently?
10:35 – Dorie talks about her friend Erica and the example she gives about guacamole Doritos chips.
13:10 – When you find something that is different about you, it could actually end up being a ‘weakness’ you
15:00 – Dorie talks about how you can use power mapping.
17:15 – How can you build a strong following around your ideas?
21:00 – Since we live in a world where careers change quickly, these are all skill sets that can help you in
21:35 – What kind of insights did Dorie Clark discover when she was interviewing people for her book?
24:35 – You need to have systems in place so you can actively focus on one thing at a time.
25:15 – What’s Dorie’s daily ritual? It’s always different for her.
27:15 – There isn’t a one-size-fits-all method to productivity.
33:30 – Dorie talks about the new book that she’s writing.
36:50 – There are a lot more opportunities due to new technology.
38:50 – What has Dorie changed her mind about recently?
41:20 – What advice would Dorie give to her younger self?
42:50 – Feel free to download Dorie’s free 42-page workbook on her site to help you stand out.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.net/dorie-clark

004 Sydney Finkelstein - Superbosses - We All Have a Chance to be One Mar 07, 2016

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Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management. He is also an Associate Dean of Executive Education, at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he teaches courses on leadership and strategy. Sydney has published 20 books including Why Smart Executives Fail, Think Again, and Superbosses. On today's episode, Sydney discusses what makes super bosses so unique in terms of how they lead and how they keep great talent.

What Was Covered

02:15 - Do super bosses also have other talents?
03:15 - Super bosses know what kind of talent to look for.
06:55 - Is the pie big enough to be shared when talent wants to start their own business?
09:05 - Sydney shares an example of bosses being supportive of their employees.
11:35 - Trying to keep your talent is going to end up hurting you more than help you.
13:30 - Is it easy being a super boss in corporate company culture?
15:45 - Are organizations aware that they're doing something special with their company culture?
20:45 - There's a big change happening in our global economy where organizations are focusing much more on human relationships than on automation.
27:35 - Millennials want to have an engaging work life and provide impact.
28:05 - How can you be a super boss?
33:25 - You might not be able to do all of the 'super boss' action steps, but you can still do a lot of them.
37:30 - When you work with a super boss, there is no expiration date to that relationship.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.net/sydney-finkelstein

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