The Power Of Brands With Lifang He - TWMJ #1052
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1052 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent more than two decades helping some of the world's most influential technology companies build products that people don't just use... they love. A global brand strategist and product marketing leader, she has led branding, go-to-market, and growth initiatives for companies including , , and . During her time at Apple's longtime creative agency, , she helped shape global launches, giving her a front-row seat to one of the most successful product introductions in history. Her new book, , argues...
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Data Inspired With Sebastian Wernicke - TWMJ #1051
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1051 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has built his career at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, economics, and decision-making. He leads the Data Science and AI team at , one of Europe's leading economics consultancies, and has become widely recognized for his ability to make complex ideas about data both accessible and deeply human. Many people first encountered Sebastian through his memorable , which cleverly used data to satirize TED Talks themselves, but his work has always been driven by a much bigger question:...
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Navigating Future Shock With Fredric Marshall - TWMJ #1050
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1050 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent decades helping people navigate change. An entrepreneur, investor in AI startups, CEO of , and advisor on leadership and transformation, he has watched multiple waves of technological disruption unfold from the inside. His latest book, , revisits 's famous concept of "" and argues that today's anxiety isn't a personal failing... it's the predictable result of living through an era where change, information, and technological progress are arriving faster than most people can absorb. In this...
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AI Mindsets With Farid Mheir - TWMJ #1049
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1049 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent four decades at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and digital transformation. Trained as a microelectronics engineer, he helped pioneer online grocery commerce with in the mid-1990s before building e-commerce platforms for major retailers across North America and Europe. Today, through his , and as a faculty member at the , Farid advises executives on AI strategy and organizational transformation. His new book, , distills decades of experience into thirty-one practical...
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Purpose And Strengthfinding With Tom Rath - TWMJ #1048
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1048 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). is one of the most influential voices in the fields of leadership, strengths, wellbeing, and human performance. A researcher and the #1 bestselling author of books including , , , and , Tom's work has shaped how millions of people think about work, health, and personal development. His latest book, , challenges one of today's most common assumptions: that purpose is something we discover once in a lifetime. Instead, Tom argues that purpose is built through everyday actions and by focusing less on...
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Life Lessons From Google Search With Simon Rogers - TWMJ #1047
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1047 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent his career turning data into stories that help us better understand the world... and ourselves. A former news editor at , where he founded and edited its influential , Simon is now the Data Editor at , working with , one of the largest publicly accessible datasets of human curiosity and behaviour ever created. He is also the co-host of and a longtime advocate for open data, visualization and making complex information meaningful. His new book, , explores what billions of searches reveal about...
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Productivity Breakthroughs With Liane Davey - TWMJ #1046
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1046 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent her career helping leaders and teams perform at their best. As an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, trusted advisor to companies around the world and dear friend, she has long explored what separates high-performing teams from those that quietly struggle beneath the surface. Her latest book, , introduces a deceptively simple but powerful idea: the biggest challenge facing today's organizations isn't workload... it's thoughtload. While most leaders focus on reducing tasks...
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Prosperity And Economic Growth With Chris Bradley - TWMJ #1045
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1045 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent more than twenty-five years helping organizations navigate strategy, growth, and long-term transformation as a Senior Partner at . He also serves as a Director of the , the firm's independent research arm, where he explores some of the biggest economic, technological, and societal questions shaping our future. His latest book, , challenges one of today's most pervasive narratives: that humanity's best days are behind us. Drawing on years of research, Chris argues that another century of...
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A World Of Intelligent Machines With Steve Brown - TWMJ #1044
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1044 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent more than twenty-five years helping organizations prepare for the future of technology. A former Senior Director and in-house futurist at during the launch of , former Chief Evangelist and Futurist at , entrepreneur and advisor, Steve has worked with global brands including Nike, JPMorgan Chase, Samsung, Disney and more to navigate digital transformation and the rapidly evolving AI landscape. His latest book, , argues that AI is not another technology deployment but a fundamental...
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A Playbook For Growth With Nicolas Darveau-Garneau - TWMJ #1043
Thinking With Mitch Joel
Welcome to episode #1043 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). has spent his career helping organizations understand where technology creates lasting competitive advantage. A serial entrepreneur, former General Manager of in Canada, and then off to the Valley (where he still resides) as Google’s former Chief Evangelist, Nicolas has advised more than a thousand executives on digital transformation, AI, marketing, and growth strategy. His latest book, , challenges one of business’s most common assumptions: that efficiency is the ultimate measure of success....
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Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #901. Navigating the ever-shifting landscape of branding is challenging. Few understand this terrain better than Allen Adamson. With extensive experience in both corporate and academic settings, he offers a unique lens through which to understand the challenges and opportunities that today's businesses face. Allen has contributed to the success of global players such as GE, Johnson & Johnson, and FedEx, with a focus on identifying and delivering what truly matters to audiences. His latest book is Seeing The How - Transforming What People Do, Not Buy, To Gain Market Advantage. Allen makes the compelling case for customer experience as a strategic differentiator. His insights arise from years of multi-sector experience, beginning in the supermarket aisles of Unilever, progressing through advertising firms, and culminating in senior leadership at Landor Associates. As an adjunct professor at NYU's Stern School of Business and Cornell University, Allen shares his insights by adding academic rigor to practical expertise. He's not just a thought leader... he's a practitioner dedicated to actionable solutions. His past books include, BrandSimple, BrandDigital, The Edge, and Shift Ahead. He serves as an expert witness in litigation concerning brand assets and has the trust of media outlets ranging from CNBC to The New York Times. Co-founder and managing partner of Metaforce, Allen brings together a consortium of top-tier industry talent, tasked with identifying and executing high-impact customer experiences. In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative potential of aligning customer experience with brand promise. It's a conversation for anyone invested in the future of building a smarter business through branding and market leadership. Enjoy the conversation...
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- Seeing The How - Transforming What People Do, Not Buy, To Gain Market Advantage.
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- This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.