Dare to evolve

Modern Management Nonsense - with the worlds`s leading complexity expert Dave Snowden

In this provocative episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Dave Snowden – Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of The Cynefin Co., creator of the Cynefin framework, and one of the most influential (and controversial) voices in applied complexity science. Known for his sharp cynicism and iconoclastic style, he challenges some of the biggest myths in modern management thinking. We dive into: - The biggest fads in management & leadership today - How everything that is made explicit will be gamed by people - Why Reinventing Organizations by Laloux failed - What makes standard organizational models and “best practices” approaches fail - How Cynefin has evolved over time Dave’s insights are provocative, unapologetically pragmatic, and deeply rooted in complexity science. If you’ve ever questioned the shallow buzzwords and rigid models dominating management discourse, this episode will shake up your perspective; and surely even make you laugh along the way.

Ideas We`ve Lost: 8 Decades of Wisdom - with Psychology Professor Denise M. Rousseau

What ideas have we lost in the way we think about work, leadership, and organizations? In this thought-provoking episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Denise Rousseau, University Professor at Carnegie Mellon and one of the most influential voices in organizational psychology. With decades of pioneering research on leadership, trust, and psychological contracts, Denise invites us to reexamine how people and organizations evolve together; and what happens when they don’t. We dive into: - Why writing remains one of the most powerful tools for clear thinking - How the very nature of leadership has changed across generations - The surprising shift toward self-made psychological contracts - Why the “dose” of any organizational intervention matters as much as the method Denise’s insights are both deeply human and rigorously evidence-based. If you’re interested in the future of leadership, organizational change, or simply how people can thrive at work, this conversation will expand your perspective. Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com

Scaling Human Growth in the Age of AI - with Ivy-League Grad & CEO Andy Fleming

Still feeling lost or unfulfilled - even after elite education, corporate titles, and years of deep self-inquiry? You are not alone. In this episode, we speak with Andy Fleming, CEO of The Developmental Edge and co-author of An Everyone Culture. We talk about why so many high-achieving people - maybe like yourself - hit a wall, and what you need to get out of it.  We explore: * What Yale, Harvard, and Fortune 500 companies couldn’t provide - and what might be the missing piece for those feeling “lost” despite apparent success * The crucial difference between insight and action - and why getting stuck with analyzing your past, patterns, and traumas won`t get you anywhere * How individual development can be scaled fast even in organizations with 30k+ people * Surprising findings why people resist using AI. Hint: It’s not about competence, but something much more deeply human * How AI is shifting a game we have played for decades; from having great answers to asking great questions It was inspiring to talk to Andy about personal transformation, collective potential, and the inner work that prepares us for world-wide shifts ahead. I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as we enjoyed having it! Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com [http://www.prisma-insights.com]

Mastering Executive Transitions - with the World‘s #1 Executive Coach Navid Nazemian

Thinking of going C-suite? You might want to think again - because what got you here won’t get you there. In this electric episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Navid Nazemian, globally ranked executive coach and author of the book Mastering Executive Transitions. With over 250 top leaders coached and two decades in global HR, Navid reveals what truly separates thriving C-level execs from the 40% who flame out within 18 months. We dive into: * What you must let go of to rise beyond where you are now * Why transitioning to the C-suite is unlike any promotion before * The muscles you can train today for your big leap tomorrow Navid’s insights are deeply pragmatic - born from the trenches and delivered with clarity and heart. If you've ever considered a senior exec role, this episode might just be your leadership gamechanger. Grab his book: Mastering Executive Transitions [https://deu01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.de%2FMastering-Executive-Transitions-Definitive-English-ebook%2Fdp%2FB09NSPW473&data=05%7C02%7CAndreas.Schmitz%40prisma-insights.com%7Cfc704daf98074bbe1cb208ddbd77ea26%7Cd365a322bf564adab41f83b24a8c773f%7C0%7C0%7C638875044913184200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3rUyUePYuf6i9QLzagGlKb1pNPCXIn0mZIrmESG9HUY%3D&reserved=0] Explore more of Navid’s work: masteringexecutivetransitions.com [https://deu01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.masteringexecutivetransitions.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAndreas.Schmitz%40prisma-insights.com%7Cfc704daf98074bbe1cb208ddbd77ea26%7Cd365a322bf564adab41f83b24a8c773f%7C0%7C0%7C638875044913196221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6b7NeMOLOTL%2FDLITZzjln1BGieCFmBGi%2FTgCueYZ3Z4%3D&reserved=0] Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com [http://www.prisma-insights.com]

The Journey of a Mentor of Mentors - with former Senior Vice President at SAP SE Elke Manjet

In this episode, we sit down with Elke Manjet, a self-proclaimed HR addict whose career spans across the upper echelons of global organizations. Having held pivotal roles such as Global SVP Talent and Global Head of Talent Attraction, Elke has lived through the high-stakes tension between business performance and people leadership. Nowadays, as a people mentor, speaker, and organizational advisor, she supports large-scale, high-impact projects with the same precision and heart that marked her corporate journey. Elke is what we call a mentor of mentors. Her insights are deep and her stories are raw enjoy the ride! Topics We Explore * What It Really Takes to Play Big - Elke opens up about the courage, intentionality, and clarity required to truly step into the arena of senior leadership * Escaping the “I’ve Seen It All” Trap- We discuss the seductive danger of becoming too enamored with your own experience, and how staying curious becomes a radical act at the top * The Shift from Expert to Leader - Why letting go of being the smartest person in the room is one of the hardest - and most liberating - moves a seasoned professional can make * Reverse Mentoring - Elke shares her transformative experiences being mentored by professionals who she used to mentor many years back * Senior Leadership and the Vulnerability Paradox - We dive into the uncomfortable (yet essential) pursuit of vulnerability as a seasoned leader Elke’s Book Recommendation Elke highly recommends Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman. Check it out here: https://shorturl.at/kuFx6 [https://shorturl.at/kuFx6] Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com [http://www.prisma-insights.com]