Best Innovationshow Podcasts (2026)

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Why Transitions Are Harder Than We Expect | Teresa Amabile on Reinvention & Life Phases 42:02

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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 t…

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Epic Disruptions with Scott D. Anthony | The Innovation Show @ HBS 1:10:41

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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 th…

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The Intrapreneurs Rulebook with Chuck House 1:15:15

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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, f…

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Chuck House: Lessons on Intrapreneurship & Innovation Resistance 1:21:24

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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, …

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The AI Revolution & Business Model Transformation | Osterwalder, Yu & Choudary 1:06:54

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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, unknow…

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Navigating the Age of Chaos Part 2 with Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio 1:23:11

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Mastering Chaos: Navigating the BANI Future with Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio 🎙️ Episode Title: Mastering Chaos: Navigating the BANI Future 👥 Guests: Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio 💡 Sponsored by: Kyndryl | Reimagining the tech systems powering global enterprise innovation. In this episode, Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio return to explore their book …

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Navigating the Age of Chaos Part 1 with Jamais Cascio And Bob Johansen 1:12:27

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Episode Summary: In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Aidan McCullen is joined by futurists Bob Johansen and Jamais Cascio, co-authors of Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sensemaking Guide to a BANI World That Doesn't Make Sense. The trio unpacks the BANI Framework — Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible — and explores how it helps us make s…

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Chuck House The Odyssey of an Intrapreneur Permission Denied 1:30:23

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On this episode of The Innovation Show, we welcome Chuck House, serial intrapreneur, author of Permission Denied, and former executive at Hewlett-Packard. Chuck shares hard-won lessons from inside one of the world's most influential tech companies—revealing what it really takes to innovate from within. From helping pioneer the first commercial comp…

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The Magic of Code with Sam Arbesman | The Innovation Show (Thinkers50 Award-Winning Podcast) 59:34

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In this thought-provoking episode, Aidan McCullen — Thinkers50 Innovation Award Winner, author of Undisruptable, and host of The Innovation Show — welcomes Samuel Arbesman, scientist, author, and polymath, for the grand finale of their trilogy. Together, they explore The Magic of Code: How Digital Language Created and Connects Our World, diving dee…

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Understanding the Complexity of Modern Technology with Samuel Arbesman | Overcomplicated 59:04

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In this episode, we explore the intricate world of modern technology with Samuel Arbesman, author of Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension. Why did the New York Stock Exchange shut down in 2015? What caused Toyota vehicles to accelerate without warning? Samuel reveals how technological "accretion" and interconnected systems cre…

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The Half-Life of Facts with Samuel Arbesman: Why Knowledge Keeps Changing 1:09:09

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Facts change — and that's a good thing. In this episode, Samuel Arbesman, complexity scientist and author of The Half-Life of Facts, joins Aidan McCullen to explore how what we know — and believe to be true — constantly evolves. Together, they unpack how facts have a "half-life," why collaboration matters in a changing world, and how exponential kn…

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The Great Reshuffle Why Adobe Couldnt Beat Figma Howard Yu Sangeet Paul Choudary 1:03:03

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Why couldn't Adobe—with all its resources—stop Figma? In this power-packed episode of The Innovation Show X, Aidan McCullen dives deep into disruption, transformation, and the future of work with Howard Yu (Leap) and Sangeet Paul Choudary (Reshuffle, Platform Revolution). You'll learn why Adobe's shift to the cloud was just Act 2, and why surviving…

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The Power of Productive Failure with Manu Kapur (Part 3 Finale) 1:03:03

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In this final part of our compelling trilogy, Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, returns to uncover the psychology behind effective learning. Discover why failing first can drive deeper understanding, greater retention, and lasting mastery. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, this episode explores real-world strategies rooted in research—from the Zeig…

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Expected Value xV - Revolutionizing Innovation Metrics with Simon Hill 1:08:51

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Simon Hill, author of Expected Value (xV), reveals how to measure and prove the real value of innovation—avoiding theatre, zombie projects, and wasted budgets with his groundbreaking xV framework. Simon introduces his Expected Value (xV) framework, a new system that combines confidence, predicted value, time sensitivity, and strategic fit to prove …

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Michael Raynor on Strategy RAP Model BCE Case Study 1:01:09

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In this episode, Michael Raynor — author of The Strategy Paradox and co-author with Clayton Christensen of The Innovator's Solution — joins Aidan McCullen to explore why most strategies fail and how leaders can fix them. From the RAP (Resource Allocation Process) model to the real-world case of BCE's diversification journey, Raynor unpacks how stra…

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Manu Kapur: The Science of Productive Failure & The Four A's of Learning 28:37

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In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen welcomes back Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, to explore the science of learning through failure. We uncover the Basic Knowledge Fallacy, debate Direct Instruction vs. Discovery Learning, and introduce the Four A's of Learning (Activation, Awareness, Affect, Assembly). Manu also expla…

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Why Failure Fuels Success with Manu Kapur | The Power of Productive Failure 1:17:04

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What if failure wasn't the end, but the beginning of real growth? In this episode, Aidan McCullen sits down with Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, to explore how struggle, setbacks, and mistakes can actually unlock deep learning, creativity, and adaptability. 🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why productive failure is the secret to lifel…

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Bee Wise 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive with Philip Atkinson 57:41

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What can bees teach us about leadership, teamwork, and innovation? 🐝 In this episode, Philip Atkinson — organizational coach, beekeeper, and author of Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive — shares powerful insights from the hive that apply directly to modern workplaces. We explore: Why the queen bee is not really the leader of the hi…

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Sangeet Paul Choudary - Reshuffle: Figma Adobe and Just about Everything 38:34

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What happens when startups like Figma outpace industry giants like Adobe? In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen sits down with bestselling author Sangeet Paul Choudary (Platform Revolution, Reshuffle) to explore how AI, cloud technology, and mindset shifts are reshaping the future of work, design, and competition. Discover why incu…

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Joe Bower and Clark Gilbert - From Resource Allocation To Strategy 1:03:30

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What if everything you knew about strategy was wrong? In this profound and candid episode, legendary Harvard Business School professors Joseph Bower and Clark Gilbertdismantle the myths of top-down strategy and reveal what actually drives innovation inside organizations — resource allocation. Hosted by Aidan McCullen, this conversation connects ove…

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Elise Loehnen - On Our Best Behaviour 1:30:39

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We delve into Elise Loehnan's acclaimed book 'On Our Best Behaviour,' exploring the societal and cultural forces shaping women's behaviors and the concept of the 'seven deadly sins.' Elise discusses the ingrained cultural pressures that lead women to self-denial and the impact of patriarchal norms. We explore topics such as envy, pride, sloth, and …

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Steven Gundry - The Gut Brain Paradox 49:18

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Unveiling the Gut-Brain Connection: Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Microbiome, and Health In today's episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection with Dr. Steven Gundry, a prolific author and expert on the subject. Starting with a brief introduction about our sponsor, Kyndryl, we explore the historical context of me…

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Debunking Business Failures: Blockbuster, Kodak, Xerox 1:27:26

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In this episode of the Innovation Show we delve into the myths and realities of business failures with Greg Satell and Paul Nunes. Join us as we explore classic case studies of companies like Blockbuster, Kodak, and Xerox, and uncover the untold stories behind their perceived failures. We discuss the complexities of decision-making, the importance …

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Gary Hamel - Humanocracy Finale Reinventing Roche 58:38

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In this episode, we conclude the comprehensive series on Gary Hamel and 'Humanocracy,' diving deep into the principles and practices that can transform entrenched bureaucracies into more dynamic and innovative organizations. Host Aidan interviews Gary Hamel to discuss the persistent issue of bureaucracy stifling economic growth and the groundbreaki…

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Gary Hamel on Nucor & Haier: Humanocracy in Action 1:24:57

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In this episode of the Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen welcomes back Gary Hamel to dive deep into the updated release of his book, 'Humanocracy.' They explore the principles and practices of leading companies like Nucor and Haier that reject traditional bureaucratic models in favor of empowering every employee to be an entrepreneur. Gary Hamel shar…