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World's Greatest Business Thinkers

Nick Hague
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Nick Hague interviews world-renowned business experts from a range of disciplines to discuss their favourite strategies, models, frameworks, and their latest book releases on how to achieve business success.

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What if the biggest drain on your team's productivity isn't lack of effort, but the friction you've built into your systems?

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What if culture and not demographics or marketing strategies is the ultimate driver of human behavior and business success?

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Simon Jeffries
Former Royal Marine and Special Boat Service operator; founder of The Natural Edge
The Natural Edge
Episode: #49: Train Your Mind Like a Marine for Business Success: Insights from Simon Jeffries
Howard Yu
Professor of Strategy and Innovation at IMD Business School in Switzerland
IMD Business School
Episode: #48: Why Companies Must Perform Today While Transforming for Tomorrow: Howard Yu Explains
Robert Sutton
Stanford organizational psychologist; author of The Friction Project
Stanford University
Episode: #47: Cut the Noise, Keep the Signal: Fixing Work Friction with Robert Sutton
Marcus Collins
Award-winning marketer and cultural translator; former Chief Strategy Officer at Wieden+Kennedy; professor at University of Michigan; author
Marcus Collins (Entrepreneur/Author/Academic)
Episode: #46: Why Culture Beats the Best Marketing Strategy: A Deep Dive with Dr. Marcus Collins
Gary Hamel
Renowned business thinker and author of Humanocracy
London Business School (Professor)
Episode: #45: Breaking the Bureaucratic Machine: Reinventing Organizational Management Theory with Gary Hamel
Damian Hughes
Best-selling author and co-host of The High Performance Podcast
Liquid Thinker
Episode: #44: From Good to World-Class: The Power of Micro Habits with Damian Hughes
Richard Shotton
A renowned behavior expert and author of Hacking the Human Mind
Episode: #43: The Hidden Psychology Behind Iconic Brands, with Richard Shotton
David Aaker
Father of modern branding with an extensive background in marketing and branding theory.
Episode: #40: From Awareness to Advantage: Branding Lessons from David Aaker
Will Butler-Adams
CEO of Brompton Bicycle and innovator in urban mobility.
Brompton Bicycle
Episode: #39: Why Product Obsession Beats Marketing Every Time with Will Butler-Adams

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Nick Hague
Host of World's Greatest Business Thinkers (frequent host)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Great Listen

    Just listened to the Dan Pink episode and love how unfiltered the conversation was. Nick ask great questions. Definitely worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Satisfied stomper
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful and interesting, a great listen

    Whether you interest is business or simply learning how people think and make decisions this is a great listen, with an amazing line up of guests who are experts in their field. Would really recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JDHutch31
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Love it!

    The conversations are easy to follow, genuinely interesting, and full of good ideas you can use!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.VCP
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Valuable resource for anyone wishing to understand true business thinking.

    This podcast has a powerful line-up of some the most gifted business thinkers on the planet.

    Fronted by a guy who clearly understands how business works and how it doesn’t, having been in the weeds of business research and customer engagement for decades.

    Bring a pencil and paper. It’s a bore pushing the rewind button but worth it for the wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigbrandjohn
    United States4 months ago
  • Thoughtful, well researched Podcast

    Love the way Nick interviews guests, super well-researched & thoughtful, finding interesting takes and going deep with them as opposed to the usual click-bait hot takes. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt8888667
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Essential playbook for leaders; bring pencil and paper for notes.
Thoughtful, well researched podcast with deep dives into business thinking.
Engaging, diverse topics and memorable stories from guests.
Great line-up of guests and practical insights for leaders.

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#47: Cut the Noise, Keep the Signal: Fixing Work Friction with Robert Sutton
Q: How should leaders balance culture and strategy in the age of AI?
Culture and strategy must work together; AI should support both, and leaders should ensure that culture does not erode under automation while strategy guides the intelligent deployment of AI to reduce friction.
#47: Cut the Noise, Keep the Signal: Fixing Work Friction with Robert Sutton
Q: Is AI a magnifying glass that can reduce friction, or can it magnify it?
AI can magnify friction if it's trained on bad processes; used thoughtfully as a pilot with careful design, it can remove repetitive tasks and speed up work, but it must be implemented with caution and ongoing testing.
#47: Cut the Noise, Keep the Signal: Fixing Work Friction with Robert Sutton
Q: What is the first step for a leader who wants to conduct a friction order in their organization?
Establish a leader who publicly discusses and acts on identifying things that block work, then run a subtraction exercise to surface and remove unnecessary frictions, starting with a transparent, inclusive discussion about what to subtract.
#45: Breaking the Bureaucratic Machine: Reinventing Organizational Management Theory with Gary Hamel
Q: How can middle management evolve as companies move toward human-centric models?
Middle managers will shift from task-focused roles to mentors and coaches who build capability, with a continued but smaller layer of hierarchy that connects people and fosters collaboration rather than controlling every action.
#43: The Hidden Psychology Behind Iconic Brands, with Richard Shotton
Q: How do you work with the tension between behavioral science patterns and real human messiness?
Behavioral science suggests increased likelihood of success but recognizes the need for creativity to adapt principles to real-world complexities.

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A show that features top-tier business thinkers and practitioners, focusing on systems, strategy, culture, and leadership that drive real-world impact. Episodes frequently explore topics like organizational friction, culture as a growth engine, ethical leadership, innovation, and branding, often with practical frameworks, case studies, and takeaways listeners can apply in their own organizations. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on evidence-based insights, a mix of academics and practitioners, and a penchant for transforming complex ideas into actionable guidance. The format tends to balance rigor with engaging storytelling, making it suitable for leaders, strategists, and aspiring innovators seeking durable, real-world wisdom.

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