Tamara McCleary is a dear friend. I was so happy when I joined her on SAP’s Tech Unknown podcast, a show that features “discussions from the edge of next.” Honestly, I didn’t know she was going to be the host. So, it was all the more special. Our conversation focused on what has become my next keynote topic/presentation, “Experience in the Age of Digital Distraction.” The impact of digital distraction on work and everything from CX to EX to experience…
How to Be Disruptive and not Disrupted – Motivation for Tomorrow’s Innovators
As the fortune reads, “may you live in interesting times.” It’s both a blessing and a curse as interesting implies not only arousing curiosity or catching one’s attention, but also presenting challenging and enthralling opportunities and experiences. Well, we do live in interesting times and every day, I’m studying and living through new experiences and trends to learn, unlearn and grow. But interesting times doesn’t quite describe what’s happening today nor does it properly set expectations for what’s to come….
Savvy Business Leaders Podcast – Futurist Brian Solis on Reinventing Field Service Management
In this episode of the Savvy Business Leaders podcast series, host Bill Detwiler talks field service management with Brian Solis, Principal Analyst and Futurist at Altimeter Group, and Paul Bean, CEO of Mining Worldwide at Sodexo. Companies use field service management whenever they deliver products or services offsite. In part one, Solis explains how disruptive technologies are enabling connected field service and unlocking new business models. Then, we’ll learn how Sodexo is harnessing these technologies to make early, informed, and holistic decisions.
Chase Jarvis – BRIAN SOLIS: IT’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GOOD ENOUGH
Today on the podcast,
How to take inspiration from brands, people and products that are outside your industry– for example, as Brian says Starbucks isn’t looking to other coffee companies for inspiration
We address the common misconception that innovation is synonymous with technology, and why innovation is really about understanding people- their behavior, their preferences – and finding a way to give it to them
Brian says that simply asking “why” is one of the best ways for us to uncover friction points and get rid of them. It’s such a simple question, but so powerful.
Enjoy!
“No one achieves greatness without completely exposing themselves.”
Demand Gen Report: Podcast: The Future Of Influencer Marketing Is Influencer Relations
The podcast of industry publication Demand Gen recently had on Brian Solis as a featured guest, discussing the past and future of influencer relationships.
Retail TouchPoints: Holiday Insights Podcast: Extending The Value Of Pop-Ups After They Shut Down
Industry publication Retail TouchPoints recently did a podcast episode on the subject of pop-up stores and how their benefits can be extended past their closing date, and featured Brian Solis talking on the subject.
WorthIx: Designing the Future of CS with Brian Solis
Emma Waldron of industry website WorthIx recently interviewed Brian Solis for their podcast, where their wide-ranging discussion included at look at data transformation and the future of the CX industry.
Popping the Bubble: Brian Solis enters his Madonna Like a Virgin phase
Sandra Ponce de Leon of the Popping The Bubble blog recently interviewed Brian Solis for their podcast, where they talked at length about digital disruption, digital addiction, and the steps you can take in your life to combat it.
Repeat Customer Podcast: How Sephora created a futuristic, omnichannel customer experience
Brian Solis was recently featured on Zendesk’s “Repeat Customer” podcast, giving the hosts a behind-the-scenes look at cosmetics success story Sephora.
UCToday: OutLoud: The New Age of Collaborative Contact Centre
Patrick Watson of industry blog UCToday recently did an extensive talk with Brian Solis for their “OutLoud” podcast, discussing the future of collaborative contact centers. Excerpt: The philosophy of customer experiences is that we have to figure out as an organisation, as executives, that this isn’t a cost centre, it’s an investment in improving CX and it’s so important. Listen to entire podcast at UCToday
