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Curious & CuirkyAuthor: Caltech Executive Education
We believe curious leaders change the world. At Caltech Executive Education we work with CEOs and Leadership teams to build future-centric leadership capabilities at the intersection of business models, technology, and organization. Curious & Cuirky is about fast-paced conversations from the Course Leaders of Caltech Executive Education interpreting the latest in business through the lens of Platform Strategy, Innovation, Agility, Supply Chain, Marketing, Human Resources, and much more. Hosted by Tim Boyd CMTE website: ctme.caltech.edu Contact email: execed@caltech.edu Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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National Nothing Day - What Was That Again? - Leading Like You're Five
Episode 1
Monday, 26 January, 2026
Curious & Cuirky, crafted by Caltech CTME, is an engaging monthly live webcast series bringing curious thought leaders from Caltech Executive Education together to share fresh insights on the hottest and most innovative news in business, culture, technology, enterprise, and creative expression. In these fascinating round-table webinars, our education experts present emerging ideas on compelling business-related topics in lightning talks of 5-10 minutes each. Then in an open discussion, they expand on their topics, inviting questions from attendees. Always interesting, always "cuirky" and curious. You'll walk away with unique perspectives that stimulate your creativity! Here's what we'll be talking about... Nothing Day National Nothing Day In 1972, journalist Harold Pullman Coffin created National Nothing Day, a “non-event” observed every January 16th by “doing nothing.” Turns out, unless you’re contemplating black holes or a Seinfeld episode, thinking about nothing is hard. Let’s consider five somethings for nothing. January 2026 What Was That Again? From Ozempic to Cancer-Detecting Dogs: Why Smart Companies Still Get Signals Wrong Using examples ranging from Ozempic’s impact on restaurants, to Barnes & Noble’s response to Amazon, we'll show you the difference between strategic success and overreaction. Jan 2026 Leading Like You're Five How do curiosity, honesty, and play build better leaders? Instead of demanding answers, curious leaders ask questions; instead of pretending to know, they admit uncertainty; and instead of rigid processes, they encourage playful experimentation, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute, learn, and innovate.
