406: Land of the Buffalo with Larry Laverty

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we’re joined by Larry Laverty, author of Land of the Buffalo.About Larry LavertyLarry Laverty is a wildlife photographer and animal conservationist. He is also an American film and TV actor. His previous books about elephants were Power and Majesty and Magnetic. He is based in Oakland, California, USA.About Land of the BuffaloLand of the Buffalo is a captivating photographic journey through the world of Yellowstone’s iconic buffalo, featuring over 200 images taken by the author. The book redefines how we see these animals, revealing that what we have long called herds are in fact intricate and vital family units, networks of mothers, daughters, sisters and their young, where familiarity equals survival in the face of Yellowstone’s harsh realities. Larry, a lifelong observer, unearths the hidden hardships the buffalo endure, from relentless harassment by tourists and the constant threat of wolves to brutal winters and the impact of management culls and treaty hunting. Combining insightful narrative with breathtaking photography, with a special emphasis on survival through the unforgiving winter months, the book challenges readers to consider the world through the buffalo’s eyes. It is a powerful reminder of how close the American buffalo came to extinction, and a tribute to a symbol of strength and resilience.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Alberto Torres, author of The Z-Curve: Navigating Your Business Through Technological Disruption.About Alberto TorresAlberto Torres is a consultant, CEO and board member with 30 years' experience in the tech industry. He is currently a Senior Adviser at McKinsey & Co, a member of the International Advisory Board at Adobe, and an Adjunct Professor at IE Business School. He is based in Madrid, Spain.About The Z-CurveNo other force has determined the fate of corporations like technology disruption. Over the last few decades, giants like Apple, Amazon, Google and NVIDIA have emerged, while once household names like Xerox, Nokia, AOL and Blockbuster have disappeared or been reduced to shadows of their former selves. With new forces like generative and agentic AI, quantum computing and genetic engineering on the horizon, most business executives will have to deal with disruption in the foreseeable future. The Z-Curve provides an original framework to understand the mechanisms of disruption, why it is so difficult for managers to recognise and deal with, and most importantly, what can be done to survive and thrive in the face of it. Drawing on stories of companies that have failed and succeeded, Alberto distils key lessons for anticipating and managing disruption in business.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Adam Dixon, co-author of Australia: A Lighthouse in the Global Storm: The CEO Imperative.About Adam DixonAdam Dixon is the Managing Partner of global consulting firm Kearney's Australia and New Zealand operations. He is based in Sydney, and this book draws on contributions from Adam and Kearney's Australia Partner Team.About Australia: A Lighthouse in the Global StormAustralia is often called the "lucky country," a large, mineral rich land mass with a relatively small population, advanced infrastructure, a stable government and a well functioning society. By nearly every measure, it is one of the world's most successful countries. But as Australia: A Lighthouse in the Global Storm argues, that advantage must be persistently earned, today and in the decades ahead, in the face of constant business disruption and increasing geopolitical instability. The book is aimed at Australia's business leaders and addresses four transformational themes key to the country's stability and growth: leadership at a time of moral confusion, culture versus AI, achieving structural productivity gains, and redesigning global supply chains for resilience. It then examines seven of Australia's most important industry sectors and the role these themes will play in their development. In short, this is a manifesto setting out the crucial actions and directions for Australia's business leaders to follow, to ensure their organizations continue to thrive and that Australia maintains its special advantages on the world stage.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Daria Dmitrieva, author of The Personal Branding Book: Transform Your Identity and Unleash Your Potential.About Daria DmitrievaDaria Dmitrieva has over 20 years of experience building and managing brands for global companies including Stollwerck, Nestlé and Shell. She holds an MBA from MIRBIS with a focus on marketing, is a professional coach certified by Erickson International, and has a degree in sociology and psychology in management. Today, she is a writer, visual artist, international marketing consultant and personal branding coach based in France.About The Personal Branding BookThe Personal Branding Book is a hands on workshop designed to help readers build a brand that is genuinely, unapologetically their own. Combining strategic marketing with psychology, coaching techniques and creative practices, Daria offers a gentle yet structured path to self-discovery, guiding readers to reveal their unique individuality and shape it into an authentic presence. Each chapter is a step toward clearer personal positioning, self-recognition and inner strength, giving readers not only practical tools for change but space for real transformation, working through fears, cultivating personal resources and clarifying core values. The book is for anyone ready to step out of the shadows and become the author of their own story, whether as a corporate leader, independent expert, coach or influencer.

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/