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The Outthinkers podcast is a growth strategy podcast hosted by Kaihan Krippendorff. Each week, Kaihan talks with forward-looking strategists and innovators that are challenging the status quo, leading the future of business, and shaping our world.Chief strategy officers and executives can learn more and join the Outthinker community at outthinkernetwork.com/.

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Mark Thompson is a CEO coach and author of CEO Ready. Born and raised in Silicon Valley and now working across emerging tech hubs, Mark prepares leaders for the leap from elite operator to enterprise chief. He’s worked with CEOs ranging from Richard ... more

Bill George is one of the most influential leadership thinkers of our time. A former CEO of Medtronic and long-time Harvard Business School professor, he’s served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, and the Mayo Clinic. His books in... more

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Meet Jon Levy — behavioral scientist and author of Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius and the NYT/WSJ bestseller You’re Invited. Jon has spent years studying human behavior and leadership mechanics, advising companies o... more

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Christina Farr is an investor, startup advisor, and former health-tech journalist. She’s the author of The Storyteller’s Advantage: How Powerful Narratives Make Businesses Thrive and the creator of the Second Opinion newsletter, where she decodes hea... more

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Recent Guests

Bill George
Leadership thinker and former CEO of Medtronic
Harvard Business School
Episode: #156 — Bill George: Authentic Leadership, Purpose & Performance
Jon Levy
Behavioral scientist, author of You're Invited and Team Intelligence
Author and speaker
Episode: #155 — Jon Levy: Team Intelligence, Glue Players, and the Culture That Executes Strategy
Christina Farr
An experienced journalist, investor, and advisor operating at the intersection of health care and technology.
Episode: #154 — Christina Farr: The Storyteller’s Advantage for Strategy and Growth
Malte Bernholz
Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Incubator at Adobe
Adobe
Episode: #153 – Malte Bernholz of Adobe (Part 1): AI & The Creative Future
Mark Crowley
A longtime financial services leader and author of 'Lead From the Heart' and 'The Power of Employee Well-being'.
Episode: #152 — Mark Crowley: Lead From The Heart, Build Belonging, And Boost Performance
Eddie Fishman
Former State Department strategist and author of Choke Points, How the Global Economy Became a Weapon of War
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Episode: #151 — Eddie Fishman: Choke Points and the Hidden Levers of Power
Scott Anthony
Senior lecturer at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, author and expert on innovation
Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business
Episode: #150 — Scott Anthony: Disruptions and the Patterns That Shape Innovation
Adam Brotman
Co-author of the book AI First and former Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks
Forum3
Episode: #149 — Adam Brotman: Building the Mindset of an AI‑First CEO
Julia Austin
Former executive at Akamai and VMware, and a professor at Harvard Business School, now author of 'After the Idea.'
Author, Harvard Business School
Episode: #148—Julia Austin: How Startups and Big Companies Turn Sparks Into Scale

Host

Kaihan Krippendorff
Host and strategist focused on growth and innovation, with a background in leadership and consulting.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Innovative Thinking Unleashed

    Kaihan Krippendorff's "TheOutthinkers" podcast is a treasure trove for forward-thinking leaders. The episode featuring Bruce Vojak on "Decoding the Minds of Serial Innovators" was particularly enlightening.

    Krippendorff's insightful questions drew out Vojak's deep understanding of innovation processes, offering a fresh perspective on nurturing creativity in organizations. I was especially intrigued by Vojak's insights on the unique traits of serial innovators.

    Whether you're a chief strategy ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robyn Bolton, MileZero
    United Statesa year ago
  • Strategy officers

    This is one of the best podcasts on strategy. Kaihan interview style is superb and the content and learnings valuable for anyone interested in strategy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJ CEO Medtech
    United States4 years ago

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The host's ability to extract insightful and thought-provoking conversations is frequently praised. People find the discussions relevant to current business challenges.

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#215
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#90
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#124
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#219
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#156 — Bill George: Authentic Leadership, Purpose & Performance
Q: How do you assess whether someone is truly grounded in their values?
You'll encounter small tests in decision-making that reveal whether someone respects values or is willing to violate them for personal gain.
#156 — Bill George: Authentic Leadership, Purpose & Performance
Q: What comes first, corporate purpose or leader's purpose?
The leader can shape the purpose or choose an organization aligned with their purpose, but clarity of purpose is crucial.
#156 — Bill George: Authentic Leadership, Purpose & Performance
Q: What is your definition of strategy?
Strategy has to come from your mission and purpose, answering why you are in business and how you will achieve that purpose.
#153 – Malte Bernholz of Adobe (Part 1): AI & The Creative Future
Q: What do you think are the key trends that will shape the future of creativity and digital experiences?
Bernholz identifies AI as a key influence, raising creative standards while making content creation more accessible.
#153 – Malte Bernholz of Adobe (Part 1): AI & The Creative Future
Q: What's your definition of strategy?
Bernholz explains that strategy involves getting from A to B, with A representing your current position and B representing goals, emphasizing the need to adjust to a rapidly changing environment.

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This podcast explores the intersection of strategy, innovation, and leadership with a focus on transformative ideas that challenge conventional business norms. It features interviews with industry experts and thought leaders who share their insights and experiences in driving growth and success within their organizations. The discussions often center on emerging trends in business, strategic management techniques, and the vital role of emotional intelligence and storytelling in effective leadership.

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Recent guests on Outthinkers include:

1. Bill George
2. Jon Levy
3. Christina Farr
4. Malte Bernholz
5. Mark Crowley
6. Eddie Fishman
7. Scott Anthony
8. Adam Brotman

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