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Thinkers50 Podcast

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

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PublishesMonthlyEpisodes115Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

What happens when the biggest risk to business isn’t in the model? Most financial models have a silent assumption buried at their core: that the climate will stay stable. Spencer Glendon spent nearly two decades in investment research identifying wha... more

What if the biggest problem with marketing today is the way we’ve been taught to think about it? Samuel Monnie, once a “reformed marketer” but now “marketing reformer,” argues that traditional marketing frameworks like the 4Ps (product, price, place,... more

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

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Recent Guests

Spencer Glendon
Founder of Probable Futures; climate literacy advocate
Probable Futures
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 45 | Spencer Glendon: What’s Not in the Model
Samuel Monnie
Co-founder and co-CEO of Purpose Hive, marketing reformer
Purpose Hive
Episode: The Provocateurs Episode 44 | Samuel Monnie: The Case for Values-Driven Growth
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

Hosts

Des Dearlove
Co-founder of Thinkers50; host of Provocateurs; long-time collaborator with Thinkers50 and Deloitte
Steve Goldbach
Co-host; leads Deloitte Sustainability Practice in the US
Stuart Crainer
Host of The Provocateurs; co-founder of Thinkers50
Jeff Tuff
Deloitte's global and US leader for sustainability work with energy, resources, and industrials clients

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Insightful

    Excellent episodes and guests! Engaging and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FashionMaven123
    France3 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 States11 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests with diverse expertise across business and sustainability.
Holds credibility with notable industry names and academic perspectives.
Engaging guests and thought-provoking discussions overall.
Strong takeaway frameworks for leadership and strategy.

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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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Thinkers50 Podcast features conversations with business leaders, researchers, and practitioners who explore how purpose, sustainability, leadership, and innovation intersect with long-term value. Across episodes, topics span climate risk, values-driven growth, corporate governance, and the role of AI and technology in leadership. Notable throughlines include integrating sustainability into strategy, shifting marketing toward purpose, measuring impact beyond profits, and elevating diverse, high-integrity leadership. The show often blends personal storytelling with concrete case studies from global brands, universities, and public institutions, making complex concepts actionable for senior professionals and decision-makers seeking durable com... more

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