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Coming up with new ideas is an essential skill for success in business, work, and your career. But what happens when you don’t think of yourself as a creative person?In this short podcast series, author of The Ideas Book, Kevin Duncan, shares simple, practical techniques to help you generate ideas more effectively. Drawing on a collection of 100 proven methods used by business leaders, consultants, and creative thinkers, Kevin breaks down how anyone can develop the ability to think differently and come up with better ideas.In each episode, Kevin introduces one technique that you can apply straight away, helping you build confidence in your creativity and unlock new ways of thinking.➡️ Check out the book: https://lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book-2/

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Lawrence Chong and Jim Funk, authors of Creative Change Leadership: About Mastering Holistic Leadership in a Time of Disruption.About Lawrence Chong and Jim FunkLawrence Chong is co-founder and CEO of Consulus, a global creative change consultancy, and Jim Funk is a Senior Global Fellow at Consulus. Together, they work with organisations worldwide to lead transformation through purpose-driven change.About Creative Change LeadershipCreative Change Leadership explores a new holistic approach to leadership, helping leaders navigate complexity and disruption by balancing organisational performance with human and societal well-being.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Anthony Tasgal, author of The Art in Marketing.About Anthony TasgalAnthony Tasgal is a strategic brand consultant and founder of POV, with over 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. He is also a Training Director for the CIM, a visiting lecturer, and a TEDx speaker.About The Art in MarketingThe Art in Marketing challenges the dominance of purely data-driven approaches, encouraging marketers to re-integrate creativity and imagination to drive stronger differentiation, insight, and impact in today’s complex landscape.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Peter Whealy, author of Lead with AI. Stay Human.: How Modern Leaders Orchestrate Enterprise Value.About Peter WhealyPeter Whealy is the founder of Elevate Potential, a consultancy focused on helping organisations elevate human potential in the AI age. He was previously a Partner at EY and works globally with leaders navigating transformation.About Lead with AI. Stay Human.Lead with AI. Stay Human. is a practical guide for leaders navigating the rise of AI, showing how to combine technology with distinctly human capabilities to build trust, strengthen teams, and drive long-term value. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Sahni, author of Destination 2.0: The Playbook Every Executive Needs to Master Hybrid Work.About Sam SahniSam Sahni is a workplace strategy consultant and founder of Work Transformers. He previously served as Head of Strategy at Unispace and Head of Consulting at Morgan Lovell, working with organisations to transform the future of work.About Destination 2.0Destination 2.0 is a practical guide for leaders navigating hybrid work, offering a clear framework to align workplace strategy, technology and culture to create more productive, human-centred organisations.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Neil Francis, author of The Leadership Book: Achieving the Empathetic Edge.About Neil FrancisNeil Francis is an entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience in the digital and software technology sector. He is the author of several self development titles, including The Creative Thinking Book and The Entrepreneur’s Book, part of LID’s Concise Advice Paperback series.About The Leadership BookThe Leadership Book explores the key attributes modern leaders must develop in today’s changing workplace, highlighting the importance of empathy, trust, flexibility and values in building stronger teams and achieving lasting performance.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Simone Fenton-Jarvis and Louisa Clarke, authors of The Human-Centric Leader: A Playbook for Creating Human-Centric Workplace Cultures.About Simone Fenton-Jarvis and Louisa ClarkeSimone Fenton-Jarvis is an award-winning workplace consultant and Group Director at VPOD, and author of The Human-Centric Workplace. Louisa Clarke is an executive coach and founder of One Feather Coaching, working with leaders to build stronger, values-led cultures.About The Human-Centric LeaderThe Human-Centric Leader is a practical playbook for leaders who want to build people-first workplace cultures that also drive performance, offering clear frameworks and actionable strategies for creating thriving, aligned organisations.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Nicholas Janni and Amy Elizabeth Fox, authors of Leading in Chaos: A Clarion Call to a New Future from Two Pioneers in Leadership Development and Transformational Change.About Nicholas Janni and Amy Elizabeth FoxNicholas Janni is a transformational coach and leadership development expert, and co-founder of Matrix Development. Amy Elizabeth Fox is CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, working globally with senior leaders to develop transformative leadership capacity.About Leading in ChaosLeading in Chaos explores how today’s leaders can respond to uncertainty and disruption with greater consciousness, courage, and compassion, calling for a more embodied and human-centred approach to leadership in a time of global turbulence.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Catherine Xiang, author of Harmony in Differences: An Introduction to Politeness in Intercultural Communication with China.About Catherine XiangDr Catherine Xiang is an applied linguist and established author, and Head of East Asian Languages at LSE. She is also Programme Director for LSE’s BSc International Relations and Chinese, and UK Director of the LSE Confucius Institute for Business London.About Harmony in DifferencesHarmony in Differences explores the role of politeness in intercultural communication with China, offering practical insight into navigating relationships, communication styles, and cultural expectations in international business contexts.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Myles Downey, author of The Sessions: A Tale of Leadership and Dublin Pubs.About Myles DowneyMyles Downey is one of the world’s leading business coaches and the author of the bestselling Effective Modern Coaching, with over 30,000 copies sold. He was part of the team that established The Alexander Corporation, recognised by The Economist as a leading provider of executive coaching in Europe.About The SessionsThe Sessions is a narrative business book set in the pubs of Dublin, using storytelling to explore leadership, coaching, and the power of external perspective in navigating organisational change.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Paul Coby, author of The Digital Leaders Playbook: 62 Fundamental Maxims for Success for Today’s IT Executive.About Kevin Mark-WattsPaul Coby has over 25 years’ experience in technology leadership. He is currently the CIO of Persimmon Homes, and was previously CIO of British Airways, John Lewis Partnership, and Johnson Matthey. He is a regular industry speaker and is based in the UK. About The Digital Leaders Playbook The Digital Leader’s Playbook is a practical guide for today’s IT executives, offering 62 clear, experience-led maxims to help leaders navigate digital transformation, manage teams effectively, and drive lasting impact.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Kevin Mark-Watts, author of The 10 Ten-Minute Rules: A Mindset for Creating Winning Teams in Business. About Kevin Mark-Watts Kevin Mark-Watts has over 30 years of experience in roles spanning Retail Operations, HR Director, and Commercial Director at Crystal Palace Football Club. Today, he mentors business leaders and designs team-building strategies for organisations within the small- and medium-sized enterprise sector. About The 10 Ten-Minute RulesThe 10 Ten-Minute Rules proposes a practical and accessible framework for entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to cultivate a highly-charged business with a powerhouse of people. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Roger Peverelli, author of Eleven Beautiful Goals: How Football is Changing Lives.   About Roger Peverelli Roger Peverelli is recognized as a strategy consultant and change maker in the financial sector. He has previously authored two bestselling management books that have appeared in eight languages. For over 50 years, he’s been out on the field every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. This book unites his passion for football with his commitment to meaningful change—both on and off the pitch.   About Eleven Beautiful Goals Eleven Beautiful Goals includes 11 unique portraits—from players and a club owner to fans, a football photographer and even the owner of a food stall. It’s full of humorous and touching anecdotes about their personal journeys and the adventures they’ve had. What unites them is their understanding that football means far more than just a game.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Diederick van Thiel, author of Brilliant Data: How human-centred AI can transform financial services into becoming a driver of value and inclusion.   About Dr. Diederick van Thiel Dr. Diederick van Thiel is the founder and CEO of AdviceRobo. He develops advanced behavioural AI systems used by banks, neobanks, retailers, and telecom operators to better understand and support their customers.   About Brilliant Data Brilliant Data explores the impact of AI and behavioural economics on banking and financial services. It showcases the potential for financial service companies to gain better insights into risks and opportunities before they emerge and become more inclusive. 

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Lukas Michel, Dr. Herb Not & Guido Bosbach to talk about their book Unmanaged: Overcoming Muddled and Disordered Leadership Through Mastery in Management.   About the authors Lukas Michel is the owner of Management Insights AG. Over the course of his 40-year career, he has worked with executive teams around the world, focusing on management and agility  Dr. Herb Nold is a Professor of Business Administration at Polk State College. He earned a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, College of Doctoral Studies. Guido Bosbach is an organizational consultant, thought leader and pioneer for future-oriented companies. He has received multiple awards for his consulting work, including LinkedIn Top Voice & Influencer.   About Unmanaged Unmanaged presents nine attributes of better management—including human, holistic, systemic, and interactive—to create management as a competitive advantage

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Ivan Yong to talk about his latest book, Pandora’s Pivot: A Primer for Leading in an AI-Driven World.   About Ivan Yong  Ivan Yong is an author, engineer, organizational psychologist, coach and researcher who possesses a rare blend of technical expertise and business acumen.   About Pandora’s Pivot In Padora’s Pivot, Ivan reveals how business leaders can use AI to enhance decision-making, creativity, and communication. He emphasizes that becoming fluent in the language of AI is essential for leaders today.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Benjamin Thiele-Long, author of How To Be Utterly Brilliant At Public Speaking, Presenting And Talking To The Media.   About Benjamin Thiele-Long As both a qualified barrister and a communications consultant, Benjamin Thiele-Long has over 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to the leaders of some of the world’s largest organizations.    About How To Be Utterly Brilliant At Public Speaking, Presenting And Talking To The Media Whether you’re a C-suite leader, communications advisor, or simply want to turbocharge your career by improving your communication skills, this book is for you. Cutting straight to the point with practical and immediately applicable advice and examples, this desk-side guide will become your trusted companion to achieving utter brilliance as a speaker and presenter.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, authors of How to Make AI Useful: Moving Beyond the Hype to Real Progress in Business, Society and Life. About Bryan Reimer & Magnus Lindkvist Bryan Reimer, PhD, is a Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) and a global expert on the intersection of AI, technology, human behaviour, mobility and public policy.  Magnus Lindkvist is a Swedish futurologist and trendspotter known for blending insights from business, science and the arts to challenge how we think about the future. HE’s A sought-after global speaker and author of multiple books,.    About How to Make AI Useful In How to Make AI Useful, the authors show how to harness AI’s potential, from automating the tedious to amplifying creativity, for real progress, long after today’s bubble bursts.

In this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Ivan Bartolo, author of The Mirror Never Lies: From Reflection to Prosperity - The Blueprint for Success and Fulfilment.   About Ivan Bartolo Ivan Bartolo is a seasoned entrepreneur who built and sold a multi-million-pound technology company before dedicating his life to leadership, coaching, and human development. Through The Mirror Never Lies and his Thriveon Method, he continues to mentor individuals and organisations to grow with purpose, discipline, and heart.   About The Mirror Never Lies The Mirror Never Lies is a transformative invitation to pause, reflect, and take control of your journey toward the life you truly deserve. It is a powerful guide offering simple, actionable tools to measure your progress, overcome challenges, and celebrate authentic growth.

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.