Chief Change Officer

#244 Lisa Bodell: The Future is Simple—If We Stop Overcomplicating Everything — Part Two


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What if the biggest barrier to innovation isn’t a lack of ideas—but too much unnecessary work? 

As the CEO of FutureThink, Lisa Bodell has spent years helping companies cut through the clutter and focus on what actually matters. From eliminating pointless meetings to ditching outdated processes, she’s on a mission to make simplicity a competitive advantage.

In Part 2, Lisa takes us behind the scenes of her work with organizations like Google, Pfizer, and Amazon to help them remove, not add. She also explains why mental clarity and simplicity are just as important at a personal level—and how she applies these principles to her own life.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Kill a Stupid Rule – “Pfizer realized one of their biggest problems wasn’t innovation—it was getting things done.” How eliminating bad rules changed the company’s culture.

Why Simplicity Fuels Innovation – “We don’t have a shortage of ideas. We have a shortage of time to think.” The surprising truth about why most teams struggle with creativity.

The Hustle Trap – “Busy doesn’t mean productive. It just means you’re overwhelmed.” How overwork and hustle culture are hurting both employees and businesses.

Applying Simplicity to Your Own Life – “Simplicity isn’t about organizing—it’s about removing the stuff that clutters your mind.” Why Lisa swears by decluttering for mental clarity.

The Future of Human Skills – “AI is great at giving answers. But humans are great at asking the right questions.” Why skills like curiosity, resilience, and creativity will be more valuable than ever.

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Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Lisa Bodell

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Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.

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20 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
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Top 5 US Business.
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>>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<

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