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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 Michael Farmer, author of Madison Avenue Revisited: The Verdict of the Advertising Industry: Murder, Not Manslaughter.About Michael FarmerMichael Farmer is a leading commentator and analyst in the advertising industry. Prior to founding Farmer & Company in 1992, he was a strategy consultant with the Boston Consulting Group and a Director of Bain & Company, heading Bain's Munich, Paris and London offices during Bain's decade of European expansion in the 1980s. He is the author of Madison Avenue Manslaughter.About Madison Avenue RevisitedMadison Avenue Revisited is a critical, deep dive examination of how the advertising industry's media function collapsed from a profitable, integrated department during the Golden Age of Advertising into today's fragmented, less effective and often opaque business. The book traces this decline from an era when media was a low status but high profit "back office" activity fuelled by 15% commissions, through to a current state marred by technological complexity, financial mismanagement and a lack of C-suite leadership. Farmer examines the economic realities facing agencies today, their staffing and metrics, and the influence of the "shareholder value" mindset that has prioritised short term cost cutting over long term effectiveness. The book also looks ahead, exploring the transformative potential and challenges posed by artificial intelligence in the media world.

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/