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LID Radio focuses on current trends and features conversations with some of the brightest minds, top experts and influencers in the area of business, entrepreneurship, smart thinking and personal development. It is the podcast of choice for those seeking practical advice, smart solutions and information to achieve success in their professional and personal lives.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Fergus O’Connell, author of The Project Management Book: 50 Ways to Run Successful Projects in Half the Time. About Fergus O’ConnellFergus O’Connell is a leading consultant and trainer in project management. He is the author of more than 15 business and self-help books, including the bestselling Simply Brilliant. With decades of experience helping organisations deliver projects more effectively, he is recognised for making project management practical, accessible, and results focused. About The Project Management BookThe Project Management Book demonstrates that successful project management does not have to be complicated. Packed with practical techniques and straightforward advice, it provides 50 proven ways to deliver projects faster, reduce costly mistakes, and improve outcomes. Whether you're leading large business initiatives or smaller day-to-day projects, the book offers simple, effective tools to save time, resources, and effort while increasing the chances of project success.

On 400th episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Lukas Michel, Herb Nold, and Johanna Anzengruber, authors of Patterns of Mastery: Unlocking the Hidden Dynamics of Organisational Growth and Performance.About Lukas Michel, Herb Nold, and Johanna AnzengruberLukas Michel is an organisational strategist, researcher, and advisor specialising in leadership, transformation, and organisational learning. Herb Nold is an academic and management expert with extensive experience in leadership development and organisational performance. Johanna Anzengruber is a researcher and consultant focused on organisational effectiveness, growth, and people-centred leadership.About Patterns of MasteryPatterns of Mastery explores the hidden dynamics that shape how organisations grow, perform, and ultimately succeed. Drawing on more than 25 years of research across over 500 organisations, the authors reveal the patterns that distinguish companies that merely function from those that achieve lasting excellence. Through practical frameworks, diagnostic tools, and real-world insights, the book offers leaders a roadmap for building adaptable, high-performing organisations in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Kerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes, author of Beyond Words: How to Lead People from Survival to Success.About Kerry-Lyn Stanton-DownesKerry-Lyn Stanton-Downes is an international speaker, author and business relationship expert. She is the founder of Be Relational and has spent more than 20 years guiding CEOs, entrepreneurs and executive teams to build stronger relational cultures.About Beyond WordsBeyond Words explores how leaders can create psychologically safe, high-performing teams by strengthening the quality of relationships in the workplace, introducing a practical framework built around the principles of relational capacity.

Fresh ideas do not always come from inventing something completely new. Sometimes, the strongest ideas come from evaluating what works, what does not, and why.In this episode, Kevin Duncan explores 3 Good, 3 Bad, a practical technique designed to sharpen creative thinking through comparison and critique. By analysing examples of both effective and ineffective ideas, Kevin explains how recognising patterns, strengths, and weaknesses can help you develop better judgement and generate stronger ideas of your own.This episode is part of the series How to Generate Ideas When You’re Not Creative, where each episode shares one practical technique to help you generate ideas more effectively. In this final episode, Kevin brings together the key themes of the series and demonstrates how simple shifts in thinking can unlock more creative and confident idea generation.➡️ Check out the book: https://www.lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book/

Original ideas rarely appear out of nowhere. Often, creativity begins by borrowing, adapting, and building on what already exists.In this episode, Kevin Duncan explores Copy Something, a simple but effective technique that demonstrates how inspiration can come from observing and adapting successful ideas from other people, industries, or experiences. Through practical examples, Kevin explains how thoughtful imitation can spark creativity, help you approach problems differently, and lead to fresh and original thinking.This episode is part of the series How to Generate Ideas When You’re Not Creative, where each episode shares one practical technique to help you generate ideas more effectively.➡️ Check out the book: https://www.lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book/

Seeing the world through fresh eyes can unlock entirely new ideas. Sometimes, the key isn’t creating something new, but learning how to observe like an expert.In this episode, Kevin Duncan explores The Eyes of Experts, a powerful technique that shows how shifting your perspective can help you think more creatively. By looking at challenges through the lens of different disciplines and specialists, Kevin explains how you can uncover new insights, reframe problems, and generate stronger, more original ideas.This episode is part of the series How to Generate Ideas When You’re Not Creative, where each episode shares one practical technique to help you generate ideas more effectively.➡️ Check out the book: https://www.lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book/

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by John R Childress, author of Culture 4.0: The Future of Corporate Culture.About John R ChildressJohn R Childress is an international advisor and expert in corporate culture and leadership development. He was previously President and CEO of the Senn-Delaney consulting firm and works with organisations globally to transform performance through culture.About Culture 4.0Culture 4.0 explores how leaders can move beyond traditional models to build future-ready organisations, offering a strategic roadmap for navigating forces such as hybrid work, AI, and global change while creating resilient, high-performing cultures.

Coming up with new ideas does not always mean starting from scratch. Sometimes, the best ideas come from combining what already exists.In this episode, Kevin Duncan explores The Art of Recombination, a simple but powerful technique that shows how new ideas are often created by bringing together existing concepts in new and unexpected ways. Drawing on practical examples, Kevin explains how you can use this approach to think differently and unlock fresh ideas in your own work.This episode is part of the series How to Generate Ideas When You’re Not Creative, where each episode shares one practical technique to help you generate ideas more effectively.➡️ Check out the book: https://www.lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book/

Coming up with new ideas is an essential skill for success in business, work, and your career. But what happens when you don’t think of yourself as a creative person?In this short podcast series, author of The Ideas Book, Kevin Duncan, shares simple, practical techniques to help you generate ideas more effectively. Drawing on a collection of 100 proven methods used by business leaders, consultants, and creative thinkers, Kevin breaks down how anyone can develop the ability to think differently and come up with better ideas.In each episode, Kevin introduces one technique that you can apply straight away, helping you build confidence in your creativity and unlock new ways of thinking.➡️ Check out the book: https://lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book-2/

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Lawrence Chong and Jim Funk, authors of Creative Change Leadership: About Mastering Holistic Leadership in a Time of Disruption.About Lawrence Chong and Jim FunkLawrence Chong is co-founder and CEO of Consulus, a global creative change consultancy, and Jim Funk is a Senior Global Fellow at Consulus. Together, they work with organisations worldwide to lead transformation through purpose-driven change.About Creative Change LeadershipCreative Change Leadership explores a new holistic approach to leadership, helping leaders navigate complexity and disruption by balancing organisational performance with human and societal well-being.