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Thinkers50 Podcast

Thinkers50
Sustainability
Leadership
Eileen Collins
Deloitte
Three Capitals (natural, Social, Human)
Polarization
Digital Health
Health Policy
The Age Of Outrage
NASA
Space Exploration
ABB
Creativity
Artificial Intelligence
Autonomy
Mastery
Purpose
Regret
Nature/environmental Economics
Food Systems

Podcast by Thinkers50

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes113Founded10 years ago
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What if the real purpose of business is not simply to make money, but to serve humanity? André Hoffmann is vice chairman of Roche Holding, co-founder of Intent, board member of the World Economic Forum, and co-author of The New Nature of Business: Th... more

Cécile Béliot is the first female CEO of Bel Group, known for iconic cheese brands The Laughing Cow, Babybel, and Boursin, as well as GoGo squeeZ fruit pouches. As only the second executive from outside the founding family to lead the 150-year-old co... more

Frances Frei is a professor of technology and operations management at Harvard Business School and, together with her partner Anne Morriss, is the bestselling author of Uncommon Service: How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of Your Business; U... more

Daniel Pink is one of the world's foremost authorities on work motivation and human behavior. His seven best-selling books include Drive, To Sell Is Human, When, The Power of Regret, and A Whole New Mind. Recorded in London’s historic Guildhall durin... more

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André Hoffmann
Co-founder of Intent, vice chairman of Roche Holding, author
Intent; Roche
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 43 | André Hoffmann: Profit Alone is No Measure of Success
Cécile Béliot
CEO of Bel Group, leader focused on sustainable and responsible performance
Bel Group
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 42 | Cécile Béliot: Business Without Sustainability Has No Future
Frances Frei
Best-selling author and Professor at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 41 | Frances Frei: Why Speed Doesn’t Have to Break Things
Daniel Pink
Author and researcher focused on work, motivation and behavior
Author; Thinkers50 guest
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 40 | Dan Pink: Why Leaders Keep Getting Motivation Wrong (and How to Fix It)
Natalie Nixon
Award-winning author and creativity strategist
Figure 8 Thinking / Move Think Rest
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 38 | Natalie Nixon: Why Creativity is a Strategic Skill
Anke Hampel
Chief Sustainability Officer at ABB and board member
ABB
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 37 Anke Hampel: Recorded Live at Climate Week New York
Selassie Atadika
Award-winning chef, chocolatier, founder of Midunu
Midunu
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 36: Selassie Atadika
Eileen Collins
Retired NASA astronaut and former Air Force colonel
NASA / United States Air Force
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 35: Eileen Collins
Karthik Ramanna
Professor of business and public policy, Oxford Blavatnik School of Government
University of Oxford
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 34: Karthik Ramanna

Hosts

Des Dearlove
Co-founder of Thinkers50 and host of the Provocateurs; longtime presenter
Stuart Crainer
Co-founder of Thinkers50 and host of Provocateurs
Jeff Tuff
Deloitte leader; co-host focusing on sustainability and strategy

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Insightful

    Excellent episodes and guests! Engaging and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FashionMaven123
    France2 years ago
  • Brilliant Minds….Now in Podcast Form

    I may be biased but I have been a huge fan of the work of Thinkers50. I’m excited to see them start spreading great ideas through podcasts (and the episodes thus far have been as great as I expect.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidburkus
    United States10 years ago

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Guests bring practical frameworks, not just theory.
Engaging host duo plus top-tier guests, consistently high-quality ideas.
Strong synthesis of leadership, sustainability, and policy topics.

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The Provocateurs Episode 43 | André Hoffmann: Profit Alone is No Measure of Success
Q: What is the provocative idea you wish more people would embrace now?
Embrace a holistic view of capital that includes natural, social, and human dimensions, and prioritize building value for society and the planet, not just for shareholders or short-term profits.
The Provocateurs Episode 38 | Natalie Nixon: Why Creativity is a Strategic Skill
Q: How do you toggle between wonder and rigor in practice?
By naming the challenge, designing space and time for both, and ensuring rigor remains adaptive rather than rigid, leaders can move between exploration and execution without losing traction.
The Provocateurs Episode 38 | Natalie Nixon: Why Creativity is a Strategic Skill
Q: How do you define wonder and how does it relate to leadership qualities?
Wonder is a combination of deep curiosity, audacity, and the ability to pause, which fuels wiser decision-making when balanced with rigor; leadership benefits from creating space for wonder while maintaining structure.
The Provocateurs Episode 41 | Frances Frei: Why Speed Doesn’t Have to Break Things
Q: What's your view on AI in the trust framework you describe (authenticity, logic, empathy)?
AI can reflect authenticity by aligning what is said with what is intended, but risks arise from generation that lacks true empathy; trust will emerge when AI demonstrates authenticity, logical rigor, and empathy in design and interactions.
The Provocateurs Episode 41 | Frances Frei: Why Speed Doesn’t Have to Break Things
Q: How do you balance your Fixable Podcast, Harvard duties, and other commitments?
She describes everything reinforcing each other, solving problems quickly on the podcast, while working with companies in shorter, intensive engagements that seed durable ideas beyond her involvement.

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The program features conversations with business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability thinkers who explore how purpose and performance can align. Topics commonly cover long-term value, corporate responsibility, leadership, and the role of AI and science in modern organizations. Notable in-depth discussions include sustainability frameworks, trust and leadership dynamics, motivation science, and practical strategies for turning ambitious ideals into measurable impact. The format often blends personal journeys with actionable guidance for executives, drawing from global brands, research institutions, and high-profile policy work. A standout trait is the ability to connect strategic frameworks with real-world case studies across industrie... more

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2. Cécile Béliot
3. Frances Frei
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5. Natalie Nixon
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