Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-octopus-organization The future belongs to organizations that think like an octopus—distributed, intelligent, and endlessly adaptive. I'm business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill. In this series, I talk with global leaders, executives, and innovators to discuss how AI and new models of leadership are rewriting the rules of business. ©️ 2025 Jonathan Brill f44633dd-0574-53d1-8255-26dfb83b39e8 yes en Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:27:16 -0800 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:27:36 -0800 https://jonathanbrill.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/ewt7mEyKWc907jhcYMi7cNnymYd3tba1WptRiky-gmU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YzE3/MzI0YjIzNThhYTA3/NzVkMjk4MGE3MjA4/MDlkYy5qcGc.jpg https://jonathanbrill.com/ episodic Jonathan Brill The future belongs to organizations that think like an octopus—distributed, intelligent, and endlessly adaptive. I'm business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill. In this series, I talk with global leaders, executives, and innovators to discuss how AI and new models of leadership are rewriting the rules of business. The future belongs to organizations that think like an octopus—distributed, intelligent, and endlessly adaptive. octopus organization™, AI, organizational leadership, business transformation, organizational transformation, business futurist, keynote speaker Jonathan Brill No No 4 4 From Tradition to Innovation: The Open Strategy Shift with Julia Hautz full fb1a0a24-3f98-4e98-84a3-8bba84a7b43b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d956aeb Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan brill speaks with Julia Hautz, Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. Their discussion explores the shift from traditional top-down management to a more inclusive bottom-up approach, advocating for the need to listen to employees at all levels, and how small gestures of acknowledgment can significantly impact employee engagement and motivation.

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]]> octopus organization™, AI, organizational leadership, business transformation, organizational transformation, business futurist, keynote speaker No 3 3 Steve Denning | The Octopus Organization™ with Jonathan Brill full e2ffa639-f480-4b6c-9a88-9c3036c37d66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f32ed91 Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan brill speaks with Steve Denning, a renowned management innovator, author, and former World Bank executive. Denning shares his journey from being a lawyer to a transformative leader at the World Bank, emphasizing the power of storytelling in driving organizational change. He discusses the challenges of resistance to change, the importance of understanding different narratives, and how a simple story can inspire a massive shift in an organization's culture and operations. 

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]]> Steve Denning, storytelling, organizational change, knowledge sharing, World Bank, transformation, leadership, resistance, narrative, capitalism, octopus organization, Jonathan Brill, business transformation No 2 2 Rita McGrath | The Octopus Organization™ with Jonathan Brill full 464391d5-7d1a-4f58-9f6e-d75dd7156c0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e603dcb Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Rita McGrath, a globally recognized expert on innovation and growth strategies, about the importance of continuous transformation in organizations, discussing how businesses can adapt to change, learn from failures, and innovate effectively. They delve into the importance of defining success, understanding corporate dynamics, and the impact of digital technologies on business strategies. The discussion highlights the need for organizations to sustain value from past transformations while preparing for future challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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]]> octopus organization™, AI, organizational leadership, business transformation, organizational transformation, business futurist, keynote speaker No 1 1 Psychological Safety: The Key to Transformation full a2963785-4620-45e9-933b-7ff092c22689 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d4a96c4 In this conversation, business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, about the critical role of psychological safety in organizational transformation. They explore how organizations can adapt to change, the importance of curiosity and inquiry, and the need for sustainability in business practices. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of creating an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up and engage in problem-solving, especially during times of uncertainty.

]]> In this conversation, business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, about the critical role of psychological safety in organizational transformation. They explore how organizations can adapt to change, the importance of curiosity and inquiry, and the need for sustainability in business practices. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of creating an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up and engage in problem-solving, especially during times of uncertainty.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:59:07 -0700 Jonathan Brill Jonathan Brill 851 In this conversation, business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, about the critical role of psychological safety in organizational transformation. They explore how organizations can adapt to change, the importance of curiosity and inquiry, and the need for sustainability in business practices. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of creating an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up and engage in problem-solving, especially during times of uncertainty.

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