What is Innovation?

Innovation is human nature :: Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall · July 5, 2023

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Interview with Chris Marshall

Innovation is human nature :: Chris Marshall

Podcast: What is Innovation?

July 5, 2023

Chris Marshall—behavioral scientist, futurist, and author—offers his thoughts on the impact of innovation on regulation, culture, and the natural environment, in this episode, we explore the essence of innovation as human nature. More about our guest: Chris uses his diverse…

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Key topicsCreating Executive Presence, Human Purpose, and Certainty in a World of Remote Work and AIChris can empower leaders to cultivate executive presence, nurture a sense of human purpose, and foster certainty in a rapidly evolving world of remote work and AI. Chris can provide valuable insights on effective communication strategies, building strong team connections, and adapting to the challenges of remote work and technological advancements. By embracing his principles, leaders can navigate uncertainty with confidence and guide their teams towards success. Identifying Relevant Skills to Thrive Amidst ChangeChris can share his expertise and assists leaders in identifying the relevant skills needed to thrive amidst change, whether it's driven by AI, the future of work, or global economic risks. He can discuss strategies and approaches within the framework that enable leaders to assess individual and team skill gaps effectively. Chris can emphasize the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and fostering a culture of innovation in order to successfully navigate change and maintain a competitive edge. Managing Team and Personal Burnout and AnxietyChris can discuss how the Pause Pause Move Framework can be effectively utilized by leaders to manage team and personal burnout and anxiety. He can share insights into practical strategies and techniques within the framework that promote overall well-being, resilience, and work-life balance. Chris guides leaders to create a supportive work environment that prioritizes mental health and helps individuals navigate the challenges of uncertainty. View all topics →

About Chris Marshall

Unlock Human Potential with "The Uncertainty Scientist"

10+ Years Researching adaptation under change2 Books Decoding Change & The Playful Advantage2 Master’s Degrees Psychology & behavioural economicsExecutive coach Behavioural science

Chris Marshall is a futurist, behavioral scientist, and author who is passionate about human potential, neurodiversity, future thinking, innovation culture, and behavioral science. With a career spanning over a decade in investment management, Chris has developed a fascination with understanding how uncertainty affects decision-making. He has pulled together his research and experience into his book, Decoding Change, which helps people understand how to better see the changes going on around us.

Chris's work as a behavioral scientist, executive coach, and consultant helps individuals, leaders, CEOs, and investment professionals manage their thinking and decision-making in fast-paced, complex environments. He believes that the effects of uncertainty on our thinking are vastly underappreciated, and we are about to move through a period of change and uncertainty like nothing we have seen before. His upcoming book, Pause, Pause, Move, provides a framework for navigating fast-paced change and is set to be released at the end of this year.

Chris encourages people to step back and gain a better perspective on the world, viewing it from a big-picture approach that weaves together multiple fields of understanding. He believes that innovation is not achieved through minor improvements but takes a radical turn and that curiosity is a superpower that can help us overcome anxiety, fear, and pessimism about the future.

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More about our guest:

Chris uses his diverse career journey spanning behavioral science, global macro strategy, ski racing, and Master Distiller to help people manage fast-paced change effectively and achieve their goals. Chris's expertise in economics, history, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, and trend research offers practical strategies and tools that enhance resilience, creativity, innovation, and adaptability. He is an excellent guest for podcasts that focus on personal development, innovation, and managing change effectively.

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Episode Guide:

1:14 - What is Innovation?

3:08 - Scale of innovation: not a reflection

5:23 - The world in layers and varying speeds

8:07 - Limits to innovation and business pivots

10:14 - Three layers beyond infrastructure

13:30 - The age of awareness and the Gutenberg Press

17:08 - Chronic stress and it's relation to changes

22:28 - Stress and it's influence on the brain