Ingenious Thinkers

On this episode of Ingenious Thinkers, we’re joined by Rocco Rossi, a Canadian business leader and author whose career has moved through business, politics, public policy, and the not-for-profit world. Rocco joins us to talk about the choices and opportunities that have shaped his career, what years of leading different organizations have taught him about people and community, and what he thinks Canadian leaders and entrepreneurs need to be thinking about today. We also get into his many walks along the Camino de Santiago and how something that began as a personal experience eventually became the inspiration for his new book, Finding Grace. From boardrooms and campaigns to long days spent walking the Camino, Rocco has collected plenty of stories along the way. This conversation is about what those experiences have taught him and why he keeps looking for the next challenge.

In this episode of Ingenious Thinkers, Ken Tencer speaks with Janice Gassam Asare about the widening gap between technological capability and cultural readiness. AI is advancing quickly. Organizational culture, governance structures, and equity frameworks often are not. Janice explains why leaders must critically examine how emerging technologies can reinforce existing inequalities, why inclusive leadership requires structural commitment, and how organizations can avoid outsourcing ethical judgment to algorithms. This is a grounded and practical discussion about leadership accountability in the age of AI. Rather than framing innovation as inherently positive, the conversation invites leaders to slow down, assess impact, and build systems that reflect intentional values. Brought to you by Say Hi to the Future. Listen now and join the conversation.

Creativity is not a nice-to-have. It’s becoming one of the most valuable capabilities in business, leadership, and life. On this episode of Say Hi to the Future, Ken Tencer welcomes Fredrik Härén, an internationally known voice on creativity and ideas, for a conversation that encourages listeners to rethink how innovation actually happens. This episode isn’t about shortcuts or surface-level inspiration. It’s about the deeper mindset shifts required to think differently in complex, fast-moving environments. Whether you’re leading a team, building something new, or simply trying to stay adaptable in a changing world, this episode offers perspective on why curiosity, openness, and creative thinking are skills worth cultivating intentionally. Listen in for a reflective and energizing discussion on the role of human ingenuity in shaping what comes next.

What if engagement isn’t something you demand, but something you design? In this episode, Diondra Filicetti joins Say Hi to the Future: Ingenious Thinkers to explore the quieter, often overlooked elements that shape strong leadership and meaningful work. Her perspective centers on clarity, connection, and the role intention plays in how people learn, collaborate, and grow within organizations. Rather than chasing trends or surface-level solutions, this conversation encourages a deeper look at how leaders influence energy, culture, and momentum simply through how they show up. It’s a thoughtful listen for anyone interested in building workplaces, and careers, rooted in purpose rather than pressure.

We often assume that if a strategy is smart enough, it will succeed. But experience tells us otherwise. In this episode of Ingenious Thinkers, Hilton Barbour joins the conversation to explore why strategy so often breaks down after it leaves the planning phase. This episode takes a wider view of strategy as something shaped by people, culture, and context rather than documents and declarations. Rather than offering quick fixes or surface-level advice, this conversation encourages listeners to rethink how organizations approach foresight, decision-making, and long-term alignment. It speaks to the realities of uncertainty and the limits of control in complex environments. Whether you lead teams, advise organizations, or simply think deeply about how ideas turn into action, this episode offers a thoughtful pause and a new lens on what it means to plan for the future. 🎧 When Strategy Breaks Down: Hilton Barbour on the Missing Role of Culture Hosted by Ken Tencer