The bigQUEST Podcast with Andy Murray
On The bigQUEST Podcast, hosted by Andy Murray, you’ll discover how to simplify challenges, outsmart variables, and develop the right mindset… all so you can launch a successful blue ocean adventure in your work. Drawing on three decades of leadership at some of the world’s most respected companies, Andy shares proven methods for turning compound challenges into the adventures of a lifetime. These conversations will ready you and your team for your own bigQUES to help you and your team do the impossible.Learn more at bigQUEST.com
Episodes
There's a question I've been thinking about for some time. How do we create truly new ideas that move us forward? Fresh ideas that truly move our companies forward? How will we need to think differently to find fresh, new ideas?
So much of what we call new is really just an extension of the present. The post industrialized work world has been great for incremental improvements and efficiency, but struggles to generate cu...
What does it actually mean to act like owners, take more risks, and be more entrepreneurial in the conference room or executive suite of a big company? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks to Julie Walker, partner and CEO adviser at Inc. CEO Project, about what has changed in business where the ordinary employee is now being compelled to become something they’ve only read about and were certainly never taught in busin...
How would you define your value proposition? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks with entrepreneur and CEO, Habib Salo. They cover the gains of customer-centric marketing, innovative digital strategies, and the light bulb moment that inspired Habib to run the family business in a totally new way. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com.
Episode Links
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Is your team hungry to grow? Tune in to today’s episode Andy talks with marketer and innovator, Sean Womack, about cultivating a growth-mindset culture, setting and achieving radical outcomes, and applying consumer-focused innovation to an often-overlooked market — eggs. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com.
Could a strategic partnership transform your business? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy talks with Tom Muccio, leader of the 1980s global relationship formation between Walmart and Procter & Gamble. You’ll hear rich leadership insights focused on shared outcomes, the secret sauce to motivating teams on a bigQUEST, and whether collaborations can occur in today's supplier-retailer environment. For more information on the...
Are you creating your own best practices or following others in your industry? In today’s episode, Andy uncovers customer service insights with Adrian Swinscoe, customer service advisor and author. They discuss the importance of paying attention to the edges and identify the one vital ingredient to a bigQUEST: bravery to try something new and embrace the possibility of failure. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find u...
What kind of bigQUEST will define your legacy? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks with Mike Bates, who’s training for a solo row across the Atlantic. They discuss the single biggest dragon Mike has faced as he prepares, how he’s training to avoid “handle down” moments, and what is driving this unique Quest. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com
What’s the one thing you should never say when telling a story? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks to Paul Smith, best-selling author and business storytelling coach, about crafting 10 powerful stories to effectively communicate your mission, vision and values, and how to overcome the fear that goes along with this right brain method of leading and earning buy-in. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find...
How can leaders clearly communicate outcomes in a messy, undefined marketplace? In today’s podcast, Andy talks with Daniel Eckert, fin-tech and digital retail pioneer, about the similarities between Marine missions and bigQUESTs, the need for outcome clarity, and how to modify your methodology while keeping an Agile mindset. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com.
Can you flex your leadership style based on the day’s priorities? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy talks with Asda CEO, Roger Burnley, about the key to reading customer trends, how to lead adaptively in a crisis, and what the future of retail will (and won’t) look like. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com.
When launching a quest into the unknown, overcoming obstacles becomes a way of life. Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks to James Orsini, CEO of The Sasha Group, about leading change from the top, how to build measures that matter, and how we discover where to best share our passion and skills (and the tool to help guide you). For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com.
How quickly is your organization willing to stop and pivot? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy talks with Darrell Rigby, author and innovation leader, about the Agile methods that deliver results faster and motivate teams better, how the pandemic has revealed a workforce of eager innovators within organizations and the benefits of a diverse mindset. For more information on the bigQUEST Framework, find us at bigQUEST.com.
How do you identify the one key activity that is strategic to success? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks about Questions 4 & 5 of the 5 Big Questions when starting a bigQUEST: What is the single measure that moves us toward success? What is one thing everyone can do every single day? Learn how a simplified framework can build momentum and earn buy-in across stakeholders, the power of choosing one single measure...
How can we start a bigQUEST by calling out only one barrier? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks about Question 3 of the 5 Big Questions when starting a bigQUEST: What is the single biggest barrier that must be overcome? He’ll explain how to spot the biggest obstacle and how to acknowledge the endless variables when strategizing solutions. After three decades overcoming obstacles in corporate environments, he’ll shar...
What’s the litmus test for determining the most important outcome of a bigQUEST? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks about Question 2 of the 5 Big Questions when starting a bigQUEST: What’s the single most important outcome? He’ll walk us through the framework for achieving customer-centric results, break down the difference between objectives and outcomes, and shed light on the beauty of uncertainty. For more inform...
Is there a trick to quickly uncovering the problem most impacting my customer?
Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray talks about Question 1 of the 5 Big Questions when starting a bigQUEST: What is the single biggest problem we need to solve?
Andy will share how to use storytelling and mystery-solving skills when problem-discovering, and how to know for sure that you’ve achieved your goal.
For more information on the bigQUEST...
What are the leadership gaps you see within the new marketplace? Tune in to today’s episode where Andy Murray discusses the magic of co-creation, the power of leading with responsibility, and leadership gold that will turn moments into a movement. He explores some blue ocean moments in his three-decade career at Walmart, P&G, and Dayspring, and how the bigQUEST framework was born from those adventures. For more information on ...
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