62 episodes

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, Jessica Wickham and edited by Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Sailingthe7Cs #Curiousadvantagepodcast

To speak with Simon, Paul and Garrick, or for PR Enquiries, Speaking Engagements or any other request, contact us at info@curiousadvantage.com

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: http://curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curious-Advantage-Paul-Ashcroft-ebook/dp/B08931WBT9/)
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is now available on audible (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Curious-Advantage-Audiobook/B0B916YKSY?qid=1660223133&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=Q2QA788N5EEKV73BGPNG)

To speak with Simon, Paul and Garrick, or for PR Enquiries, Speaking Engagements or any other request, contact us at info@curiousadvantage.com

About the Authors

PAUL ASHCROFT
Co-Founder and Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator.

SIMON BROWN
Simon is Chief Learning Officer at Novartis, a focused medicines company, and one of the leading companies in the world.

GARRICK JONES
Co-Founder and Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator. Garrick Jones is an entrepreneur, academic and musician based in London.

The Curious Advantage Podcast The Curious Advantage

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series

The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis, Jessica Wickham and edited by Roman Pechersky
#Curiousadvantage #Sailingthe7Cs #Curiousadvantagepodcast

To speak with Simon, Paul and Garrick, or for PR Enquiries, Speaking Engagements or any other request, contact us at info@curiousadvantage.com

About The Curious Advantage
The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: http://curiousadvantage.com

Get your copy on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curious-Advantage-Paul-Ashcroft-ebook/dp/B08931WBT9/)
The Curious Advantage Audiobook is now available on audible (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Curious-Advantage-Audiobook/B0B916YKSY?qid=1660223133&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=Q2QA788N5EEKV73BGPNG)

To speak with Simon, Paul and Garrick, or for PR Enquiries, Speaking Engagements or any other request, contact us at info@curiousadvantage.com

About the Authors

PAUL ASHCROFT
Co-Founder and Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator.

SIMON BROWN
Simon is Chief Learning Officer at Novartis, a focused medicines company, and one of the leading companies in the world.

GARRICK JONES
Co-Founder and Partner at Ludic Group, Author of the Book ‘ALIVE: Digital Humans and Their Organizations’, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator. Garrick Jones is an entrepreneur, academic and musician based in London.

    Work 3.0 with India's Greatest Globalist (Abhijit Bhaduri, Advisor Talent Strategy)

    Work 3.0 with India's Greatest Globalist (Abhijit Bhaduri, Advisor Talent Strategy)

    In this insightful podcast episode, we're joined by Abhijit Bhaduri, a seasoned talent management advisor and former General Manager Global L&D manager for Microsoft. With a remarkable career trajectory marked by accolades such as being named the No. 1 HR Influencer by the Society for Human Resource Management and authoring bestselling books like "Career 3.0: Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed," Abhijit shares invaluable insights into navigating the evolving landscape of work. From debunking outdated career paradigms to outlining the essential skills for success in Career 3.0, Abhijit's expertise provides listeners with actionable strategies to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.


    Through engaging discussions on curiosity, career archetypes, and the intersection of leadership, talent, and culture, Abhijit offers a holistic view of organizational growth and personal development. With his extensive corporate experience and global recognition, Abhijit Bhaduri delivers a thought-provoking exploration of the future of work, leaving listeners inspired and equipped with the knowledge to excel in their careers.


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    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abhijitbhaduri
    "Career 3.0: Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed" and other books written by Abhijit Bhaduri are available on Amazon

    About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
    The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

    About The Curious Advantage Book
    The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

    Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
    The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
    Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

    The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and produced by Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, with visuals crafted by Jessica Wickham. 

    • 47 min
    Curious About Unlocking Your Genius with Lisa Danels (Executive Director, Human Edge)

    Curious About Unlocking Your Genius with Lisa Danels (Executive Director, Human Edge)

    In this podcast episode, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak to Lisa Danels, author of "The Human Edge Advantage" and Executive Director of Human Edge in an insightful episode where we explore leadership mastery. 


    Lisa discusses integrating head, heart, and gut in leadership, emphasizing curiosity, self-awareness, and personal power. Discover key ways to navigating burnout, cultivating personal power, and co-creating possibilities. Uncover wisdom from Robert Keegan's stages of adult development and explore the masks people wear under stress, revealing underlying fears. Lisa's also shares insights on hope as a process and creating a leadership framework that offers practical guidance. We also learn more about Lisa's curiosities of AI and longevity. 



    Purchase "The Human Edge Advantage":  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Human-Edge-Advantage-Mastering-Being/dp/B0CKWLCX66/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MHZRCLUTTP8R&keywords=The+Human+Edge+Advantage%3A+Mastering+the+Art+of+Being+All+In&qid=1704383625&sprefix=the+human+edge+advantage+mastering+the+art+of+being+all+in%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1




    Human Edge Website: https://human-edge.com/thehumanedgeadvantage/

    About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
    The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

    About The Curious Advantage Book
    The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

    Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
    The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
    Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram



    The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and produced by Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, with visuals crafted by Jessica Wickham. 
     
    #CuriousLeadership #HumanEdgeAdvantage #LeadershipMastery #CuriousPodcast #PersonalPower #BurnoutNavigation #CoCreatingPossibilities #KeegansWisdom #MasksAndFears #HopeAsAProcess #LeadershipFramework #AIInsights #LongevityCuriosity #PodcastInterview #LeadershipJourney #SailingThe7Cs #CuriosityInAction #AudiobookExperience #CuriousMindset #DigitalAgeLeadership #UnlockYourPotential #CuriousAdvantageBook #ListenAndLearn #CuriousLeaders #InspiringInsights #LeadershipPodcast #CuriousAdvantagePodcast 

    • 43 min
    Don't Be Afraid Of Feelings with Noga Arikha (Author, Philosopher, Historian of Ideas)

    Don't Be Afraid Of Feelings with Noga Arikha (Author, Philosopher, Historian of Ideas)

    In this podcast episode, we delve into the captivating world of Noga Arikha, a philosopher, historian of ideas, and science humanist. She takes us on a journey from her childhood in Paris to her experiences working with neuropsychiatric patients and her current endeavor—writing a biography of anthropologist Franz Boas for the Yale University Press, set to be released in 2025.


    Arikha holds the position of Visiting Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence, is an Associate Fellow of the Warburg Institute (London), an Honorary Fellow of the Center for the Politics of Feelings, a Research Associate at the Institut Jean Nicod of the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. Throughout the episode, Arikha shares personal reflections on curiosity and emphasizes its essential role in personal and societal growth. She encourages listeners not to shy away from embracing their feelings in this thought-provoking conversation with Garrick Jones.


    Purchase The Ceiling Outside: The Science and Experience of the Disrupted Mind 
    Purchase Napoleon and the Rebel: A Story of Brotherhood, Passion, and Power 
    Purchase Passions and Tempers: A History of the Humours 
    Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
    The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
    Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

    About the Curious Advantage Podcast
    The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (Partner, Talent, EY), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

    The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and produced by Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, and visuals are crafted by John McGinty.

    About The Curious Advantage Book
    The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

    • 45 min
    Curious About Making The World Work with Amy Edmondson (Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School)

    Curious About Making The World Work with Amy Edmondson (Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School)

    In this podcast episode, Amy Edmondson, the top-ranked Thinkers50 management thinker and Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School, takes us on a journey through the dynamic intersection of curiosity, leadership and the digital era. 


    Renowned for her seven books and over 60 scholarly papers, Edmondson discusses the crucial link between curiosity and psychological safety in the workplace. She shares practical tips for leaders to foster positive failure, drawing on insights from her latest acclaimed book, "The Right Kind of Wrong," recently honored as the #1 Business Book by the Financial Times. Edmondson's engaging anecdotes, including the concept of "smart pilots," and her emphasis on building effective communities, explores leadership, curiosity, and the transformative power of embracing the right kind of failure.


    You can purchase Right Kind of Wrong 
    You can purchase the 3 book collection of the Right Kind of Wrong, Leader as Healer & Staring Down the Wolf

    Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon
    The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
    Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn and Instagram

    The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and produced by Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, and visuals are crafted by John McGinty. 

    About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
    The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.

    About The Curious Advantage Book
    The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

    At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

    • 42 min
    Seeing around Corners and the 10X shift with Rita McGrath (Professor, Columbia Business School)

    Seeing around Corners and the 10X shift with Rita McGrath (Professor, Columbia Business School)

    Join the hosts of The Curious Advantage as they dive into the world of innovation and growth with the incredible Rita McGrath. Rita, a seasoned author, speaker, and Professor at Columbia Business School, shares her journey from CEO to academia, unveiling insights from her latest book, Seeing Around Corners.

    In this episode, Rita unpacks the concept of inflection points, discussing the eight practices crucial for navigating blind spots. She emphasizes the importance of early warning systems in detecting these pivotal moments before they occur, revealing how examining assumptions ties into spotting these turning points using the 7Cs framework from The Curious Advantage book. 

    We explore the intersection of curiosity and business, discovering how Rita's personal curiosity fuels her work and why she believes curiosity is the key to success in our rapidly changing digital landscape. Rita's expertise, combined with her passionate approach to leveraging curiosity, offers a unique perspective on fostering growth and innovation and inspires individuals and organizations to navigate curiously during uncertainty to drive success in our ever-evolving world.

    Seeing Around Corners is available on Amazon

    Get your copy on Amazon
    The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
    Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn

    About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
    The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

    About The Curious Advantage Book
    The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

    At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

    The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and produced by Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, and visuals are crafted by John McGinty. 

    • 40 min
    Beyond Blockchain - Open Badges, We are Open, Coops, Voodoo Categorization & the Future of Work with Doug Belshaw & Laura Hilliger (Co-Founders, We Are Open Co-op)

    Beyond Blockchain - Open Badges, We are Open, Coops, Voodoo Categorization & the Future of Work with Doug Belshaw & Laura Hilliger (Co-Founders, We Are Open Co-op)

    Some of us maybe living in a version of the future now. Doug Belshaw and Laura Hilliger from “We are Open”, a cooperative structure that supports multi-dimensional non-corporate organisations, know what it takes to make a very different way of working work. We caught up with them to explore there ways of doing things, it spans the globe and is based on models that are fast becoming popular. We are curious about the future and different ways of organising and so we talk about Open Badges, beyond blockchain, cooperative structures and many other new concepts such as Voodoo Catagorisation.

    Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors, and keep exploring curiously! 



    Show notes:
    https://tilde.town/~dozens/sofa/
    https://dougbelshaw.com/thesis/
    https://ailiteracy.fyi/
    https://blog.weareopen.coop/navigating-greenpeaces-critical-incident-network-5d9fe79ea824
    https://weareopen.coop
    https://weareopen.coop/aop/
    Green Peace Articles – 
    Part 1: https://blog.weareopen.coop/navigating-greenpeaces-critical-incident-network-5d9fe79ea824
    Part 2: https://blog.weareopen.coop/exploring-community-learning-pathways-88a9758928c2
    Part 3: https://blog.weareopen.coop/discovering-a-multimodal-training-f289eeed7fde
    Open Badges, recognition and Credentialing - https://badges.community

    Get your copy on Amazon
    The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible
    Follow The Curious Advantage on LinkedIn
      
    About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
    The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone.

    About ‘The Curious Advantage’ Book
    The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused.

    At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7 C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com

    The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and produced by Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly handled by Danny Cross, and visuals are crafted by John McGinty. 

    • 56 min

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Lori S from NY ,

Boom...Stay curious a little bit longer

Love the whole idea of training our brains to think through a curiosity filter and this podcast inspires me as an L&D professional. Episode 23 with Michael Bungay Stanier’s unlocked practical solutions I can practice today; stay curious a little longer and the 3 advice monsters.

Karen Zeigler ,

Designing more curiosity

As a design thinking consultant listening is a key skill for the work I do. Underpinning good listening for me is curiosity. It’s so crucial I decided to make it my one word goal for the year. This podcast has delivered a number of ways to increase this essential skill in just a few episodes of listening.

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