NOVL Takes

In this episode, we talk with Allyson Raines and David Sylvester- experts in the power of optimism- to discover the secrets to cultivating an optimistic view and the power that comes with this perspective.  

In this episode, we delve into the power and potential of failure. What can we learn when we change our mindsets and see failure as an opportunity for growth and innovation?

In this episode, we engage in the conversation they wish the makers of Chat GPT had engaged in, posing 4 powerful questions from Neil Postman.

In this episode, we explore the concept of work/life balance and the inherent conflict of interest that employers have in facilitating it.

Sarah and Rachel discuss "Doris", the person who- unbeknownst to many- holds the organization together. What happens when Doris is left out of the information-gathering and decision-making process? 

In this episode of NOVL Takes, we discuss the legacy of Covid in the business context. What changed for the better, the worse, as well as the missed opportunities.

In this episode, we explore the idea of disruption, its uses, and whether moving fast and breaking things is the best way to do business.

In this episode of NOVL Takes, we ask how the metaphors of war and conflict shape the business landscape and the kinds of opportunities we are capable of seeing.

The latest episode of NOVL Takes is all about Storytelling. When you move beyond the brand appeal of storytelling, what other powers do stories and storytelling have? What is their value in a business context? We explore that, and more, in this episode. 

In our first episode, we discuss "Real Talk": What it is, how it functions in professional spaces, and what happens when businesses discourage its use.