Episode 104

Rohit Bhargava: How to develop your non-obvious thinking

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Is your way of thinking limiting fresh ideas in your organisation?

That dominant way of thinking you’re so used to could be doing more damage than good. Perhaps it’s time to find another way to enable innovation and growth amongst your team.

In this episode I am joined by Rohit Bhargava, the man behind non-obvious thinking. Rohit tells us what non-obvious thinking is, and why it matters. He also gives you practical ways to develop it, and how to use it to your own advantage.

Rohit advocates for a world filled with open-minded individuals who can see beyond the obvious and challenge the status quo. Now that sounds like a world and a workplace we should all aspire to.

You’ll hear about:

Why non-obvious thinking is essential in a world of conventional ideas
How fresh perspectives can lead to innovation and growth
The SIFT framework and how it helps in developing non-obvious thinking
Creating space being crucial for generating new ideas
Leading with empathy allows for understanding diverse perspectives
The ways AI can be used with non-obvious thinking
Engaging with out of the ordinary topics can spark new insights

More about Rohit

Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world. He is the three-time WSJ bestselling author of 10 books on marketing, innovation, diversity and trends including his #1 bestseller Non-Obvious Megatrends. Rohit has been invited as a ‘non-boring’ keynote speaker to events in 32 countries. He writes a monthly column for Inc magazine on non-obvious ideas. On a personal note, he loves the Olympics, actively hates cauliflower, and is a proud dad of boys.

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“What would the world be like if the opposite was true?”

Rohit Bhargava — WSJ bestselling author

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03.00	Indicators for a need for non-obvious thinking.
04.44	Positioning to use non-obvious thinking well.
08.43	Nature and nurture.
14.38	Where to start with non-obvious thinking.
17.34	An introduction to Rohit’s concept of SIFT.
21.31	Tips on how to use SIFT.
26.27	How technology can help with non-obvious thinking.
30.28	How Rohit uses non-obvious thinking in his work.
32.32	The impact Rohit wants to have on the world.
35.39	What does Rohit’s best day look like?