Can you turn lead into gold… at work? In this unforgettable episode of Leading Up, ad legend and behavioral psychology expert Rory Sutherland shares his mind-bending approach to solving business problems using the principles of perception, psychology, and recontextualization. 🧠
From the hidden genius of the Uber map to why most strategy fails, Rory challenges conventional wisdom and proves that reframing—not resources—is often the missing ingredient.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro to Rory Sutherland & “Alchemy”
01:00 – Why we miss magical ideas in business
03:00 – Looking through the other end of the telescope
05:00 – Uber map & the magic of reducing uncertainty
07:00 – Reframing: the pilot, the bus, and perception
09:00 – Turning weaknesses into strengths
11:00 – The “law of one context” & solving impossible problems
13:00 – Why most innovation is stifled by pseudo-science
15:00 – The power of anecdote and human stories
17:00 – Flexible work & value exchange: a missed opportunity?
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