Fearless Thinkers

• The science of great conversations

  Why do some conversations feel effortless while others fall flat? Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks joins Fearless Thinkers to unpack the psychology behind meaningful dialogue. Drawing from her research and her book TALK, Alison reveals what makes conversations thrive, from the importance of asking good questions to the power of levity, kindness, and truly listening out loud.

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• Undiscovered Country | Leading with humanity in the age of AI

  NYU Professor Anna Tavis joins Peter Mulford to explore how AI is reshaping the workplace and what it means for leaders today. Drawing on her book Humans at Work, Tavis explains why organizations must shift from optimizing for efficiency to optimizing for humanity, how AI is driving a redesign of work itself, and what courageous leadership looks like in a time of technological transformation.

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• Undiscovered Country | From ordinary to unforgettable: the three keys to lasting impact

  In this episode of Undiscovered Country, host Peter Mulford sits down with Columbia Business School’s Michel Tuan Pham to explore the psychology behind what makes an experience feel truly special. Drawing on his latest research, Professor Pham reveals three powerful drivers of unforgettable moments—uniqueness, meaningfulness, and authenticity—and how even the smallest touches can have a lasting impact. Together, they unpack how brands and leaders can design emotionally resonant experiences, and why AI may enhance or erode our sense of what’s real.

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• Undiscovered Country | AI, assumptions, and the art of discovery with Ron Pierantozzi

  In this episode of Undiscovered Country, host Peter Mulford talks with Ron Pierantozzi, scientist, inventor, and innovation leader with thirty-two U.S. patents and a career spanning Air Products and Chemicals, Wharton, and Babson. Ron shares how to build a discovery, incubation, and acceleration pipeline, avoid leadership traps that stall learning, and use AI to accelerate innovation without losing discipline. He also reflects on the value of options thinking and offers personal advice on helping the next generation navigate uncertainty with critical thinking. Listen now!

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• 4 things nobody is telling you about the future of work

  In this Fearless Thinkers episode, BTS CEO Jessica Skon unpacks the realities and possibilities of AI at work.She shares:The challenges global CEOs say will define the AI eraWhat it will truly take to lead in the futureHow organizations can harness AI to spark creativity, connection, and joy at workHer take? Simulation culture will be your organization's next superpower.

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