What's Next! With Tiffani Bova

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week, I’m excited to welcome Frederik Pferdt to the show. He’s the former Chief Innovation Evangelist at Google where he helped shape one of the most fabled creative cultures in the world. He founded Google's Innovation Lab, where he trained tens of thousands of Googlers to develop and experiment with cutting-edge ideas and taught groundbreaking classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford for more than a decade. He has a new book out called What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone eager to learn how to proactively create their future and develop a growth-oriented mindset. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… in this inspiring conversation, Frederik dives into what it means to live future-ready. He believes we each have the power to intentionally shape the future instead of waiting for it to happen. Frederik introduces his six principles that help shift to this way of thinking.  Key Takeaways: The future isn’t somethi

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I’m joined by Jessica Kriegel. She is the Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners, leading research and strategy in best practices for driving results through culture. For 15+ years, Jessica has been guiding global, national, Fortune 100, and other organizations across finance, technology, real estate, and healthcare industries on the path to creating intentional cultures that accelerate performance. And she has a book coming out called The Culture Equation, where she dives into how people think and act to get results.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders who want to improve company culture.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… what does it take to build a thriving company culture? In this episode, Jessica shares her findings and explains why traditional corporate structures aren’t cutting it anymore. She shares how leaders can create a more people-first approach that drives engagement and results.    Key Takeaways: Stereotypes aro

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I’m reflecting on a fun conversation with the wonderful Ron Carucci. Ron is a co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, where he works with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He has a thirty-year track record helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership. He is a best-selling author of 8 books.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to learn how to create diverse communities and support a thriving company culture helmed by true leadership.    TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… Ron shares the four things that successful leaders have all done and how others can follow the same path to success. He refocuses our thinking on leadership training, self-development, and a true understanding of diversity and, more importantly, diversity of thought.    WHAT I LOVE MOST… I love having a conversation about true leadersh

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I have the pleasure of welcoming Dana Maor to the show this week. She is the Global Co-Head for the McKinsey People and Organizational Performance Practice and is a member of its Knowledge Council. As a senior partner, she works with leaders globally to transform their organization and themselves and serves as the co-dean of multiple McKinsey leadership programs. She's also the co-author of a new book called The Journey of Leadership.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to develop leadership skills that focus on long-term success.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… leadership isn’t about having all of the answers. It’s about creating environments where people can thrive and innovate. In this episode, Dana explores practical solutions to become this leader.   Key Takeaways: Learn to think beyond what you deliver in the here and now. Develop the muscle to problem-solve together. Understand whether it’s the moment to be vulnerable or confident.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week, I’m excited to replay an insightful conversation with the accomplished Beth Comstock. Beth is a self-described change-maker who has been the President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, overseeing Ad-sales, Marketing, and Research. She led the company’s digital efforts, including Peacock Equity acquiring iVillage.com, and oversaw the founding of Hulu. She was then tapped by GE to accelerate its evolution from an old-school conglomerate to a global technology-driven company. Cultivating a start-up mentality across the organization for over two decades, she catalyzed growth and novel thinking within GE, ultimately operating their Business Innovation unit. She was also the first female Vice Chair and first Chief Marketing Officer at GE in more than 20 years. She is a member of Nike’s board of directors and a Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. She’s also a published author with her book Imagine It Forward.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I’m eager to share an entertaining yet highly insightful conversation with Dave Liniger.   Dave co-founded RE/MAX, the Denver-based global real estate franchise, with his wife, Gail, in 1973. Since its founding, RE/MAX has become the leading franchisor of real estate offices worldwide and has expanded to over 9,000 offices in 110 countries with 140,000 sales agents. Even though Dave retired from a CEO position in 2018, he continues to lead the network as Chairman of the Board. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of a book called My Next Step: An Extraordinary Journey of Healing and Hope. It was a remarkable memoir chronicling his triumphant battle against a life-altering medical diagnosis. But he's also the author of a new book that come out in March of 2024 called The Perfect Ten.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to learn from a successful and seasoned leader.    TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… in our conversation, Dave rec

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I’m eager to welcome Dr. Thom Mayer to the podcast. He is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association and was recently nominated to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Mayer was the originator of the entire NFL Concussion Guidelines program and thus has changed the nature of concussion diagnosis and management worldwide. He served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue Operation 9/11, Incident Commander for the inhalational anthrax outbreak in Washington, DC, that same year, and led a Team Rubicon Mobile Emergency Team in Ukraine following the outbreak of war. But if that isn’t enough, he's written 25 books, including his most recent, Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… leading through a crisis requires more than just quick decision-making but resilience, adaptability, and a team-first me

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week, I’m welcoming two incredible guests to the show who are co-founders of the Convincing Company, a crisis communication and training firm. They have recently co-authored the book Convince Me.  Adele Gambardella owned an award-winning PR agency in DC for 15 years. She has served as a PR strategist, corporate counsel, and crisis management for clients including the United Nations, Facebook, Johnson and Johnson, and our current president, Joe Biden.  Chip Massey is a former FBI hostage negotiator and special agent. In his 22-year career in the Bureau, he has led high-profile cases, spearheaded the New York FBI Office Crisis Negotiations team, and won the prestigious FBI Director's Award. At the Convincing Company, he guides executives and their teams in how to apply the bureau's negotiation techniques to business situations.  THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to sharpen their persuasion skills.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… being experienced is

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week I’m bringing back an insightful conversation with Justin Bariso. Justin is an author, columnist, speaker, and consultant, and his thoughts on leadership management and emotional intelligence have been featured by Time, Business Insider,  CNBC, and Forbes among others. He is the author of “EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence," which uses fascinating research, modern examples, and personal stories to teach you how to make emotions work for you. Today,  Justin focuses on helping others harness the power of emotion for good. You can read Justin’s work on INC.com, where over a million people a month read his column on emotional intelligence and leadership management. Justin has been recognized by LinkedIn as a top voice in leadership management and workplace culture.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… this episode is a reality check for all of us. It is all about investing in the emotional side of our interpersonal interaction

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I welcome Kim Scott back for the third time on the podcast. She is the author of a new book called Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better, and of course, Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. She is the co-founder of the company Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University. Before that, she led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone struggling with giving or receiving feedback in a professional setting.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… respect is critical in the workplace, especially when there are many differing opinions and styles. But how do you practically go about fostering a culture of respect? It’s not by keeping your opinions to yourself. In fact, Kim says sharing feedback and making space for disagreement is a sign of respect for one another.   Key takeaways: Respect begins

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week Elliott Parker joins the podcast. He is the founder and CEO of High Alpha Innovation, a venture builder that partners with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs to co-create startups that solve compelling problems. He built his career in strategy consulting at Innosight, the firm founded by Clayton Christensen, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur bringing new ideas to market. To date, he has launched over 40 venture-backed startups, and he has a new book called The Illusion of Innovation which came out earlier in 2024.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and executives looking to understand the challenges of true innovation.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… in this thought-provoking episode, Tiffani sits down with innovation expert Elliott to discuss why innovation might be more illusion than reality in today’s organizations. Elliott argues that many innovative efforts are a charade and he challenges leaders to re-think

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I’m eager to welcome Leslie Zane to the show this week. She is the founder of Triggers, a CMO advisory firm rooted in behavioral science, where she champions the primacy of the instinctive mind in brand decisions. In her new book, The Power of Instinct, she shows how traditional persuasion tactics fall short to grow a brand, business, or even a social movement, and she shows what techniques work instead.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders and marketers who want to build stronger, more memorable brands.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… do you ever wonder why some brands stick in your mind while others fade away? In this episode, Tiffani Bova chats with Leslie Zane to uncover how our instincts drive our decisions. We dive into the fascinating world of instinctive marketing and learn how tapping into the unconscious mind can transform brand loyalty.   Key takeaways: Brands are built on accumulated memories and associations in the subconscious mind yet tradi

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  In this What's Next Live, I welcome my very first Pulitzer Prize winner to the show. Charles Duhigg is a reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on the New York Times bestseller list. His second book, Smarter Faster Better, was also a bestseller. He published his latest book, Supercommunicators, earlier this year, and it is (not surprisingly) also a bestseller.  Charles led the team that won the Pulitzer Prize in Exploratory Journalism in 2013 for the AI economy, a series that examined the global economy through the lens of Apple. He also received the George Polk Award, the Great Loeb Award, the Investigative Reporter and Editors Medal, the Scripps Howard National Journalism Award, the Robert F Kennedy Journalism Award, and many others.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anybody who wants to improve their communication skills and learn how to connect with anybody - from colleagues to complete strangers.    TODAY’S MAIN ME

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    With the summer Olympics underway, I thought it fitting to return to an inspiring conversation I shared with Olympic Medalist Bonnie St. John. At the age of 5, Bonnie had her right leg amputated. And once you listen to this podcast, you will understand, there was no way that was going to stop her. At the age of 19, she became the first African-American to win medals at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck Austria. Bonnie was appointed by President Clinton as a director for Human Capital Issues on the White House National Economic Council and went on to represent the United States as a member of President Obama's official delegation to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2016 Paralympic summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.    Bonnie is also a Leadership Consultant for multiple Fortune 500 companies, the CEO of the Blue Circle Leadership Institute, and a best-selling author of seven books, including How Great Women Lead: A Mother-Daughte

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  I have the pleasure of welcoming Stephanie Harrison to the show today. She is the creator of the New Happy Philosophy. She's the founder of New Happy, a company helping individuals, companies, and communities apply this philosophy in their lives.  The New Happy’s art, newsletter, podcast, and programs reach millions of people around the world every month. Previously, Stephanie was the Director of Learning at Thrive Global, one of my favorite companies.  THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to redefine their understanding of happiness and improve their well-being, especially in the workplace. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… traditionally, happiness is tied to achievements - closing a big deal, getting a promotion, moving to the corner office. We’re told to aim for perfection and achieve more and more to find happiness, yet somehow, we’re still unfulfilled.     Stephanie Harrison introduces a new concept of happiness, “New Happy” which challenges traditional

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.     This week, I’m listening back on a conversation with Allen Adamson and I wanted to share it with you too.    Allen is a noted industry expert in all disciplines of branding and the Co-Founder of Metaforce. He is also a published author with multiple marketing titles including Shift Ahead, Brand Simple, and The Edge. Prior to co-founding Metaforce, Allen was the Chairman of  North America of Landor Associates, a global branding firm. Before joining Lander, Allen was an executive at Unilever and held senior management positions at Ogilvy & Mather and DMB&B. Allen is also a sought-after industry commentator and has appeared on shows such as NBC’s Today Show and Fox Business Network’s Closing Bell.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… individuals who are trying to build a memorable brand with advertising, social media, product design and user interfaces to convey a story which resonates with employees and customers.     TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… find your

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I’m excited to welcome for the very first time, Kaihan Krippendorff. Kaihan is the founder of Outthinker Networks, a global think tank. His books include Driving Innovation from Within and Proximity, which we’ll discuss today.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… business leaders and innovators who want to understand how proximity is transforming industries.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… imagine a world where you can obtain a product or service exactly when and where you need it. This kind of proximity, as Kaihan refers to it, is actually quite feasible and leads businesses to drive innovation, enhance customization, and gain a competitive edge. In this episode, Kaihan shares what this kind of proximity looks like in action.    Key takeaways: Creativity is not about making new things but about bringing existing things together in a new way Even small advantages in proximity can make big impacts  4 steps to harness proximity in your day-to-day   WHAT I L

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I have the pleasure of welcoming Terry Sjodin to the show. Terri is the Principal and Founder of Sjodin Communications where she specializes in advancing the persuasive presentation skills of professionals. She is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller Small Message, Big Impact: The Elevator Speech Effect and her latest book, Presentation ready, which was published earlier this year.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… the way we deliver information matters. It can make or break the decisions people make but frankly it’s a skill that few of us are taught. In this conversation, Terri unpacks critical insights and practical strategies for leaders - but really anyone - to be a more impactful communicator.    Key takeaways: Top mistakes people self-identify in their presentation skills The importance of awareness and course-correction Ho

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.     This week, I’m bringing us back to a conversation with Mike Michalowicz.    Mike is an entrepreneur and author who launched three multimillion-dollar companies before his 35th birthday and was awarded New Jersey's SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the age of 26. He is the author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, The Pumpkin Plan, Profit First, and now his latest boo, Clockwork.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… entrepreneurs who want to identify and amplify the seeds that make them unique, connect with a community that wants what they have to offer, and who wants to systematize their business to run like clockwork and scale to any size.     TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… this episode is all about the “Pumpkin Plan” and finding the seeds that will bring you colossal growth, as well as starting to put profit first and flipping your business plan on its head. Mike talks about focusing your passion and identifying the customer base that will keep you grow

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week, I have the honor of welcoming back for the second time, Jerry Colonna to the show. He is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot podcast, and author of a new book called Reunion, which came out at the end of 2023 and also Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. Previously, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JP Morgan from Flat Iron Partners, which he launched in 1996 with his partner Fred Wilson, and Flat Iron became one of the most successful early-stage investment programs in the New York City area.  THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… aspiring leaders seeking meaningful growth.   TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… leadership is a lifelong practice. There is no playbook, but with self-inquiry and continuous per