#94 COVID-19 Winners: Creative INNOVATORS w/ Dr. Karen Bartuch and Comedian Vik Pandya

Former CPD undercover prostitute. Humor-in-the-business-world researcher. Depaul Prof teaching creativity, innovation & design thinking. Yes, such a person exists in this world. Say wassup to Dr. Karen Bartuch. Me & funny-a$$ comedian Vik Pandya had a blast getting to know Dr. B. I think she nailed it on this episode: the most important biz skill for the next few years is NOT gonna be team skills or organizational skills. Nah. Dr. B thinks it's going to be creativity & innovation skills. COVID-19 is shakin up the global economy for real. Those that are most creative in adapting and innovating will take the cake. But we couldn't ignore the fact that years before, Dr. B rose through the ranks in the Chicago Police Department, ultimately working directly with the CPD superintendent as policy advisor. On her journey upwards, she saw A TON. Don't judge me for lingering on her stories as an undercover prostitute. Just tune in and listen to her amazing stories yourself! Now she's killin it as a professor, strategist, marketer, podcaster and all-out leader. Follow her/learn more at @iamdavidajane and https://www.iamdavidajane.com/episodes-1. Make sure to also check out my main dude Vik Pandya (@vpcomedy and http://www.teamuscomedy.com/vik). This brother is killin it in the stand up scene - last year, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes & Top 10 on the Billboard Charts! Sit back and relax while you Listen, Learn, Laugh Peace Amer 1:00 Adapt or die: finding new ways to be funny when stand-up is not an option    09:30 Humor research and why we need comedy now, more than ever    16:15 How to bring humor into the workplace    19:30 Operation Angel: Karen’s time as an undercover “prostitute” for the Chicago PD    40:30 Benefits of humor in the workplace    52:30 Humor as a coping mechanism    1:00:00 How humor leads to critical innovation in business  Connect with Amer and BNOS: Visit the BNOS Website: http://amerabdullah.com/ Like BNOS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessnewsandothershit Follow BNOS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theamerabdullah Follow BNOS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamerabdullah Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUV4hDV5i4o0wHHydh6RcCA?view_as=subscriber