The Puzzle kicks off the new series of You're Playing Someone Else's Game: The Operating System Underneath Business

In this first episode, Simon Mont of Harmonize kicks off this series with some provocative thinking. Why everything wrong with the world is a design problem. You can also find him on Instagram and YouTube.

The key highlights are:

Businesses are nothing more than operating systems.

Operating systems can be dialled up, refurbished, replenished and even replaced

The million dollar question nobody asks: how we organize together determines everything we create.

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The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business.

Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

What Jobs Knew That Most Leaders Still Miss. The final episode in a new six part series. The Rock Tumbler: How Different Minds Create Breakthrough Thinking.

With special guest Josh Harrison, of the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure and Leaf Island.

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Steve Jobs: "Musicians, poets, artists, zoologists who happened to be computer scientists"—not despite diversity, because of it
• Rock Tumbler Theory: Sharp rocks + friction + grit = polished beauty
• Force majeure (knock-off effects of extraction) vs. counterforce (how we respond)
• "The harvest preserves the system" and "folk dance with rising waters"—frameworks for regenerative thinking
• Pattern across history: Homogeneity kills innovation, diversity creates breakthroughs

Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance.

The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business.

Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.

Why Your Children Can't Afford Your Life. The fifth episode in a new six part series. The Rock Tumbler: How Different Minds Create Breakthrough Thinking.

With special guest Josh Harrison, of the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure and Leaf Island.

Key Highlights

-First generation where children can't expect parents' economic stability

-Bell Labs spent 30% on basic research—gave us transistors, rockets, modern tech

-Venture capital now demands 10x returns with no room for experimentation

-Michael Milken's LBOs destroyed bidirectional company-employee relationships

-Quarterly thinking sacrificed not just long-term, but medium-term prosperity

Ready to benchmark your leadership impact? Take this 5-minute Stewardship Quiz and get a personalized report showing exactly where you rank - plus actionable strategies to elevate your performance.

The 5Cs Podcast connects forward-thinking executives who are building sustainable competitive advantages while driving positive impact. Think of it as an exclusive network of leaders who understand that stewardship isn't just good ethics - it's good business.

Connect with Charlene Norman on LinkedIn, find her at her website, subscribe to our Substack for strategic insights, or download the full series on Spotify and Apple.