Does your team suffer from "nice" meetings where everyone agrees but nothing truly innovative happens?

In this episode, Kyle Fraser argues that the harmony you're protecting might actually be holding you back. He introduces "The Consensus Illusion"—the false sense of productivity that comes from avoiding disagreement.

Discover why we instinctively avoid conflict and learn a practical framework to embrace healthy debate. It's time to challenge ideas, expose blind spots, and empower your team to build something better, together.

In this episode of Never Think Alone, host Kyle Fraser introduces "The Idea Illusion" concept —that frustrating moment when brainstorming sessions yield little to no truly original ideas. Kyle exposes the fundamental flaws of traditional brainstorming, from the pervasive issue of groupthink and hidden cognitive biases to the counterintuitive concept of "neural napping."

Drawing on research and real-world experience, including PlusNarrative's work , Kyle reveals why breakthroughs thrive not in wide-open spaces, but within structured frameworks. He then provides a concrete, seven-step framework designed to break the brainstorming barrier.

Learn how constraints, conflict, and controlled chaos are the true engines of innovation. If you're tired of mediocre meetings and ready to unlock your team's real potential, this episode is a must-listen. Discover why structure doesn't limit creativity—it unleashes it.

Welcome to the Never Think Alone podcast!

Here, we deep dive into the key Habits, beliefs and behaviors, as well as the frameworks, supplementation and environments that you can use to boost creativity and innovation within yourself and your organization. This podcast is not just about being a better performer, its about being more creative.

This episode discusses various aspects of creativity and innovation. They cover topics such as augmenting thinking, creating a culture of innovation in organizations, and fostering creative behaviors and beliefs for problem-solving. The episodes explore different techniques for boosting creativity and productivity, such as journaling, getting a good night's sleep, and exercising daily. Emphasized is the importance of intentional thinking, developing the right frameworks, and creating an environment that fosters creativity and experimentation. The episodes provide practical steps and insights for listeners to implement in their daily lives and organizations.