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On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Todd Irwin, author of De-Positioning: The Secret Brand Strategy for Creating Competitive Advantage.   About Todd Irwin Todd Irwin is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Fazer, a global brand strategy firm known for helping companies thrive in brutally competitive markets. After decades watching traditional positioning fail in the real world, he built a new model: De-Positioning. This methodology has helped Fortune 500 companies and disruptive startups turn customer pain into competitive advantage and leave their rivals behind.    About De-Positioning In the book De-Positioning, Todd reveals the six principles of this strategy and shares real-world examples of why it works.

On this LID Radio episode, we're joined by Steven D’Souza to talk about his book, Shadows at Work: Harness Your Dark Side and Unlock Your Leadership Potential.   About Steven D'Souza Steven D’Souza is an award-winning author, executive educator, trusted advisor, leadership coach and keynote speaker. He has spoken globally to organisations such as PwC, TikTok, Financial Times and the United Nations. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Independent and The Sunday Times.  About Shadows at Work Shadows at Work is about the parts of ourselves we repress and push into the unconscious. To lead effectively – and live fully – we must face, embrace and integrate these hidden aspects, not only in the workplace but in all areas of life. 

On the latest episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Anthony "Tas" Tasgal to discuss his latest book, The Classical Marketing: Marketing Lessons From the Greeks and Romans. About Anthony "Tas" Tasgal Anthony "Tas" Tasgal spent many years as an ad agency planner before becoming a trainer for various organizations, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, as well as a TEDx speaker, strategist and lecturer. About The Classical Marketing The Classical Marketing Book brings 2,000-year-old ideas from the ancient Greeks and Romans to provide creative and surprising insights into marketing and business today.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Larry Laverty, author of Magnetic: Humanity and the Asian Elephant.   About Larry Laverty Following a 30-year career as a Hollywood actor, Larry Laverty became one of the most popular nature photographers in the world. His aggressive style and comprehensive coverage of wildlife have been captivating viewers for more than a decade.    About Magnetic Magnetic is a comprehensive record of the elephants of Asia, containing more than 140 photographs from 11 Asian countries. It’s Larry’s second book on elephants. The first one, Power and Majesty, focuses on the elephants in Africa. The photographs in Magnetic probe especially deep into the lives of captive elephants. Unlike the elephants of Africa, up to one third of all alive elephants in Asia live lifetimes of servitude.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Mau Espinosa, author of LET It Happen: How to Deal Successfully with Change Through Logic, Emotion and Tactics. About Mau Espinosa Mau Espinosa is an inspiring entrepreneur, internationally renowned speaker and expert in leadership and transformational change. As the founder and president of G20, Inc., Mau has been a transformative force in the global automotive industry for nearly three decades, driving growth and innovation across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.   About LET It Happen In LET It Happen, Mau presents his transformative framework and philosophy for dealing with change effectively – the L.E.T. tool. The three main components of the framework are logic, emotion and tactics, forming the foundation of effective leadership.  

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Thomas Mathar, author of Your Path to Prosperity: How to Fund a Happy and Long Life. About Thomas Mathar Tom is Head of Money Mindshift at Aegon UK, where he works at the intersection of financial wellbeing, behavioural science and longevity education. He’s also a researcher, podcaster and speaker who helps shift the way we think about money. He holds a PhD in social anthropology from Humboldt University in Berlin. About Your Path to Prosperity In Your Path to Prosperity, Tom unpacks why money choices are so overwhelming and why we’re wired to struggle with them. The book reminds us that money is essential. But the real asset is self-knowledge: understanding your money-mindset, what makes you happy, how you deal with uncertainty, and how you connect with your future self.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Jaye Connolly, author of Carbon Credits Are Crap: The Myths, the Mess, and the Way Forward for Traceable Carbon Credits. About Jaye Connolly Jaye Connolly is a global technology leader driving transparency, traceability and economic independence across Africa. With over 40 years of executive experience in finance, tech, energy and healthcare, she has helped governments and communities leverage innovation to access the climate economy. Her TEDx talk, “Carbon Credits Are Crap,” ignited global conversations about fairness, accountability and inclusion in the two trillion dollar carbon market. About Carbon Credits Are Crap In Carbon Credits Are Crap, Jaye Connolly exposes how the global climate market exploits rather than empowers. This eye-opening book demands transparency, accountability and a climate economy that puts people over profit. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Danny Gal to talk about his book The Belonging Paradox: How to Solve the Global Empathy Crisis.   About Danny Gal Danny Gal is a leadership coach and social entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience working with leading companies like HP, Monday.com and Teva Pharmaceuticals. He has facilitated transformative dialogues, including bridge-building efforts between Israelis and Palestinians and the 1,000 Roundtables Dialogue, which is Israel’s largest public dialogue event.  About The Belonging Paradox In The Belonging Paradox, Danny Gal explores the transformative power of empathy and the art of staying together while embracing our differences. This book offers practical wisdom for building better lives, stronger organizations and more harmonious communities. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Nicole Soames to talk about her new book Unlocking the Commercial Athlete in You: Briefings on Emotional Intelligence, Negotiating, Influencing, Presenting and Coaching. About Nicole Soames Nicole Soames is a highly qualified executive coach, commercial skills trainer and emotional intelligence practitioner. She is the founder of Diadem, a commercial and leadership skills training and coaching company with many hundreds of clients across the globe. Nicole is also the bestselling author of The Negotiation Book, The Influence Book, The Presenting Book, The Coaching Book and The Emotional Intelligence Book. About Unlocking the Commercial Athlete in You Unlocking the Commercial Athlete in You introduces the essential skills to excel in your career. It is a curated collection of briefings from Nicole’s previous best-selling titles. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Janka Krings-Klebe and Jorg Schreiner to talk about their book The Antifragile Organization: From Hierarchies to Ecosystems.   About Janka Krings Klebe and Jörg Schreiner Janka Krings Klebe and Jörg Schreiner are leading strategy experts, speakers and lecturers on digital transformation, agile management, innovation and business ecosystems. Drawing on their extensive hands-on experience, they challenge traditional implementations and demonstrate how embracing volatility can enable organisations to survive in an era of relentless change.   About The Antifragile Organization In The Antifragile Organization, the authors introduce the groundbreaking concept of antifragility in organizations, turning the unpredictability of markets into a catalyst for growth. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, the book brilliantly unboxes the mechanics of organizations that do not just survive disruption but improve because of it. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we will be speaking with Bob Sheard about his book The Brand New Future: How Brands Can Save the World.   About Bob Sheard Bob Sheard is the co-founder of FreshBritain, which for the past 20 years has designed over 200 global brands.   About The Brand New Future The Brand New Future is a call to action for brands and consumers to rethink how we think, design, produce and consume. It’s a call for collective and individual brilliance, an appeal to redesign our future. While we may not find solutions for sustainable living in our lifetime, our everyday choices can provide pathways for future generations.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Paul Lambert, author of Alive: Cultivating Living Organizations for Success in a Digital Age. About Paul Lambert Paul Lambert is the founding director of Living Work Consulting, Programme Lead for the People and Organizational Change executive education masterclasses at Henley Business School (a world top 20 provider of business education). He is also a former Senior Partner at Korn Ferry. He works with leading international clients to deliver innovative, human centric solutions to complex people and organizational challenges.   About Alive Alive offers a fundamental shift in mindset. Organizations, like people, need to be seen as living, evolving organisms, which results in different ways of structuring and leading companies.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Hamza Ayub to discuss his book The Content Creator’s Compass: A battle-tested guide for succeeding online as an influencer and brand, co-written with Alisha Zoe de Munk, better know as Alishquiche, who is a multi-award-nominated influencer with over 550,000 followers.   About Hamza Ayub Hamza Ayub is a trailblazer in the marketing world, celebrated for his remarkable achievements and innovative strategies. Ranked among Forbes 30 Under 30 in Marketing, he is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Convenience House and Subway Switzerland.    About The Content Creator's Compass The Content Creator’s Compass will guide you through every twist and turn of content creation, helping you to build a brand, engage your audience and create captivating content. Whether you’re a rising influencer or a corporate marketer, this book offers practical strategies, real-world examples and step-by- step exercises to help you stay on course. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Sandra Stahl to talk about her book The Smart PR Book: A practical guide to the art and craft of public relations   About Sandra Stahl Sandra Stahl is co-founder of the communications agency, jacobstahl, now a Ruder Finn company.  She is an award-winning author, widely published thought leader and founding faculty of the Branding + Integrated Communications master's degree program at The City College of New York.   About The Smart PR Book The Smart PR Book is a concise and practical guide about the constantly evolving discipline of public relations. It helps readers grow the mindset and skills to meet the communications challenges of today and beyond.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Camilla Kring, author of Chronoleadership: How to Create Healthier and More Productive Rhythms in Your Work and Life.   About Camilla Kring  Camilla Kring holds a Master of Science in Engineering and a PhD in work-life balance from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). As the founder of Super Navigators, she has spent the last two decades empowering individuals to navigate their lives while helping organizations create flexible, inclusive work cultures that accommodate different chronotypes and family structures. Kring’s insights have been featured in The New York Times, the BBC and the Guardian. She is the author of six books and a TEDx speaker. About Chronoleadership In Chronoleadership, Camilla gives us both the theory and the framework to create a workplace that supports morning and evening people equally. Everyone interested in creating a fairer, more inclusive and productive culture needs to know about ‘chronoleadership’.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Sangeeta Waldron to talk about her latest book – What Will Your Legacy Be? - Conversations with Global Game Changers about the Climate Crisis.   About Sangeeta Waldron Sangeeta is a multi-award-winning communications professional and published author specialising in climate change, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Her previous book, Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Public Relations was shortlisted for the UK Business Book Awards in 2022.    About What Will Your Legacy Be? What Will Your Legacy Be? will help readers to understand some of our biggest environmental challenges and how individuals, communities, organisations and nations are restoring our planet. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Ivan Yong to talk about his book The Pharoh's Pitch: Unearthing Ancient Egyptian Wisdom For Sales Success.   About Ivan Yong Ivan Yong is the co-president of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, Asia Pacific Region, and the Head of Global Social Initiatives with EMCC Global. He is a successful sales coach and mentor to sales professionals, startup founders and CEOs. Over the last two decades, Ivan has helped multinationals and startups build multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. About The Pharaoh's Pitch As Ivan demonstrates in The Pharaoh’s Pitch, the time of Ancient Egypt is one of the greatest in our history and offers fascinating narratives and lessons for today’s salesperson. Through a synergy of practical insights, human psychology and lessons from the ancient Egyptians, this book will guide you on a transformative journey to becoming an effective salesperson.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Chris Hatfield, author of Sales Psyche: A Guide to Mastering a Healthy & High-Performing Mind. About Chris Hatfield Chris Hatfield is the Founder and Coach at Sales Psyche. He has spent the last 15 years in sales, leadership and coaching roles and has a passion for supporting people in unlocking their potential and creating a healthier mind. Chris is a qualified Coach and has worked with companies such as Meta, Google, Experian, Salesforce, Virgin Media and O2. Additionally, he can be found on TikTok (chris_hatfield) sharing content and tips on working on Attachment Theory, attracting over 150,000 followers. About Sales Psyche Sales Psyche is the first book that focuses on the salesperson’s mind and well-being. Unlike traditional sales books fixated on skillsets, this guide delves into the overlooked realm of mental and emotional tools, fostering a healthy and high-performing mindset essential for getting results and a progressive career in sales. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Magnus Lindkvist to talk about his latest book, The Business of Speaking: The 10 Commandments to Becoming a Successful Speaker. About Magnus Lindkvist Magnus Lindkvist is a visionary futurologist and trendspotter, renowned for his subversively humorous and insightful keynotes, combining academic rigour with Hollywood storytelling. Over nearly three decades, he has captivated audiences globally, sharing profound insights into creativity, innovation and future trends. About The Business of Speaking The Business of Speaking is the result of the author having done thousands of speaking gigs around the world and knowing the industry inside-out. It presents 10 essential rules to guide anyone who wants to launch themselves as a speaker.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Erik Korsvik Østergaard to talk about his latest book Anticipatory Leadership: How leaders can use Futures Thinking inside their organizations to shape their structures, cultures and governance. About Erik Korsvik Østergaard:  Erik Korsvik Østergaard is a renowned Futures Thinker who explores and evaluates current and upcoming trends within the future of work. He co-founded the leadership advisory company Good Morning April, which helps leaders to design and build the workplace of the future. Erik is the author of two other business books – The Responsive Leader and Teal Dots in an Orange World. About Anticipatory Leadership Anticipatory Leadership brings Futures Literacy, Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight into play in the tactical world of organizational change management to support leaders and organizations in activating their agency as change makers.