Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Kenny

Chuck Garfien sits down with Brian Kenny to discuss whether the White Sox are for real and what their recent stretch against the Braves and Dodgers says about the team's progress. Brian compares the White Sox rebuild to successful turnarounds from the past, weighs their chances of winning the AL Central, and breaks down the breakout seasons of Miguel Vargas and Davis Martin. They also discuss the role of technology in hamate bone injuries, preview his upcoming conversation with Ozzie Guillén, and look back on his memorable debate with legendary White Sox announcer Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson on MLB Network.

Shake Shack started in 2001 as a hot dog cart in New York City's Madison Square Park. It's now a global fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for both quality and hospitality. In 2024, following a rapid rollout of digital tools like kiosks and mobile ordering, Chief Growth Officer Steph So found herself asking, had Shake Shack built a model that could truly scale, or one that still needed work? Harvard Business School professor Chris Stanton joins So and host Brian Kenny to discuss the case “Shake Shack's Playbook for the Digital Era.” Together, they explore what it means to scale hospitality in a tech-driven industry and how Shake Shack is balancing brand values, digital adoption, and the evolving role of its frontline team.

Harvard Business School Professor Len Schlesinger and TypeCoach President Rob Toomey join Brian Kenny to discuss the two mini cases, Night Two in Hanoi: Team Dynamics Under Pressure and Day 6 in Buenos Aires: Fatto Bene. They explore MBA students' journeys through the first-year FIELD Global Capstone course and how the TypeCoach personality classications taught them how to recognize and work across cognitive differences, ultimately improving team dynamics and their final project outcome.

The WIP Morning Team wonders whether or not Dave Dombrowski made the right moves with the roster this offseason now that the Phillies find themselves with a new manager and a .500 record nearing the end of May. They also react to new audio from Brian Kenny of MLB Network praising the managerial performance and career of Don Mattingly.

In early 2024, six months after the highly anticipated launch of Microsoft Copilot across the 62,000-person Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organization—one of the world's largest sales organizations—the initial excitement had not yet materialized into widespread adoption and transformation. But, two years after initiating their AI transformation journey, the organization's daily active usage of AI tools had reached over 60% and monthly active usage over 98%, significantly altering how sales professionals approached their work. The path to adoption had required Microsoft to evolve its approach based on early deployment insights. Harvard Business School Associate Professors Iav Bojinov and Shunyuan Zhang join Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions: The Deployment of Copilot and Agents.” They explore the company's journey to successfully mobilizing AI adoption within the sales process, the challenges it faces integrating autonomous sales agents, what it takes to get thousands of employees to fundamentally change how they work.

Over 26 years at the helm, Dimitri Papalexopoulos, fourth-generation CEO of TITAN Cement, has turned the company from a domestic player into an internationally diversified group and championed an AI-driven productivity leap, even while steering the company through multiple economic crises. As TITAN prepared for its next phase of growth, Papalexopoulos faced the consequential decision of whether to continue leading the company, promote a trusted insider, or become the first in the company's history to recommend to the board appoint a non-family CEO. Harvard Business School Professor George Serafeim and TITAN former CEO Dimitri Papalexopoulos join Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “Transforming a Titan,” exploring digitalization, globalization, and succession planning of an established family business as well as how to accelerate low-carbon efforts in a carbon intensive industry.

Johnson Security Bureau is one of the oldest Black-owned security firms in the United States, providing services to New York-area banks, public works, hospitals, transportation facilities, and other industries. In order to grow the business, CEO Jessica Johnson-Cope considered partnering with security firms in other states, something that threatened to put some of the company's founding priorities on the back burner. In this conversation with host Brian Kenny, Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Henry McGee and CEO Jessica Johnson-Cope discuss the leadership dilemmas the heart of the case “Johnson Security Bureau: Building Multigenerational Success.”

In 2021, a breakthrough in sanitation technology – developed under the Gates Foundation's “Reinvent the Toilet” challenge – stood ready for commercialization. The Single User Reinvented Toilet (SURT) offered an off-grid, self-contained system capable of processing waste, generating water, and reducing environmental impact. Turning this technical success into a viable product, however, meant confronting intertwined challenges around behavior change, infrastructure compatibility, financing models, and stakeholder incentives. Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Maria Roche and SURT engineer Dr. Shannon Yee join Brian Kenny to discuss the case “Toilets for the Underserved: The SURT Commercialization Challenge” and the central question of how to launch and then scale a technology particularly important for underserved markets, but not a lucrative short term investment opportunity.

Bump and Stacy are joined by MLB Network’s Brian Kenny to discuss why we don’t need to be panicking about the Mariners slow start yet, they give you their thoughts on Seattle Kraken President Ron Francis stepping down and the start of the Masters in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Kirk Cousins said about the expected QB competition between him and Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas, and they hear who Daniel Jeremiah wants the Seahawks to select with pick 32 in the NFL Draft.  

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Duane Kuiper's epic soundbite from the morning, in which he shared a few things not to do when trying to break out of a slump. MLB Network's Brian Kenny comes by to explain how much he's enjoyed the ABS challenge system and assess the early season snapshot of the National League West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Network Analyst Brian Kenny joined Silver & Krueg to discuss how much he has enjoyed the ABS challenge system and how it's affected his perception of the game in ways he didn't anticipate. They also weigh how much of the Giants' 3-8 start is due to their difficult schedule vs their own poor performance. Kenny offers an early season outlook of the NL West, with a strong understanding that a lot can, and will, change over the course of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Network Analyst Brian Kenny joined Silver & Krueg to discuss how much he has enjoyed the ABS challenge system and how it's affected his perception of the game in ways he didn't anticipate. They also weigh how much of the Giants' 3-8 start is due to their difficult schedule vs their own poor performance. Kenny offers an early season outlook of the NL West, with a strong understanding that a lot can, and will, change over the course of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Duane Kuiper's epic soundbite from the morning, in which he shared a few things not to do when trying to break out of a slump. MLB Network's Brian Kenny comes by to explain how much he's enjoyed the ABS challenge system and assess the early season snapshot of the National League West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After launching Wasabi Technologies, a successful cloud storage company, founder and CEO David Friend was ready to scale the venture rapidly. The company had focused primarily on direct sales, but an opportunity to pivot toward channel sales was on the horizon. However, making this pivot would mean changing its sales, marketing, and staffing strategies dramatically, and effectively veering the company away from its already successful course. Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Lou Shipley joins Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “Wasabi Technologies” and the questions Friend wrestled with: Was channel sales the right play for the burgeoning cloud storage provider? If so, how should it best be implemented? They also explore ideas connected to Shipley's new book, Unlikely Entrepreneurs.

On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the arrival of MLB Opening Day 2026, the Chicago Cubs' decision to extend young superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong, and why he's picking the New York Yankees to win the World Series (again). Plus, former MLB All-Star and MLB Network analyst Alex Avila swings by, as well as MLB Network analyst Brian Kelly. Later, Rob replays his annual Ode to Opening Day and reveals the first installment of his Memory Lane series. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Software startup InsightSquared had recently hit $2 million in revenue and secured an $8 million round of venture capital. However, the founders disagreed on the path ahead, specifically on the sales and marketing plan. Should they focus on a sales-centric approach to growth or a marketing-centric one? Which strategy was optimal for their venture's next phase of growth? Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Mark Roberge joins Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “InsightSquared: Developing the Sales and Marketing Plan” and ideas related to his new book, The Science of Scaling.

A bank's decision to experiment with being more transparent with about credit card drawbacks might help customers make better choices, but would those choices come at the expense of bank performance? Harvard Business School Professor Leslie John joins Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Unbanklike Experimentation” and ideas related to her new book, Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing. They explore the benefits and potential drawbacks to the bank “oversharing” information with customers.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Braves Spring Training, the home run derby the Braves had today including a Ronald Acuna Grand Slam, NFLPA Report Cards, Brian Kenny, the North Point Mall area preparing for a bid for an NHL Arena, Chris Simms, Mike Florio and if Kyler Murray would be a good fit for the Falcons at QB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Braves Spring Training, the home run derby the Braves had today including a Ronald Acuna Grand Slam, NFLPA Report Cards, Brian Kenny, the North Point Mall area preparing for a bid for an NHL Arena, Chris Simms, Mike Florio and if Kyler Murray would be a good fit for the Falcons at QB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can watch Brian Kenny and “MLB Now” throughout the season weekdays at 12pm ET, plus LIVE Spring Training games are airing every day on MLB Network. -Expectations for the Braves -Work stoppage -Mayweather, Tyson & Pacquiao -Great Eddie Money story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can watch Brian Kenny and “MLB Now” throughout the season weekdays at 12pm ET, plus LIVE Spring Training games are airing every day on MLB Network. -Expectations for the Braves -Work stoppage -Mayweather, Tyson & Pacquiao -Great Eddie Money story See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Men's Olympic speed skating team devised a new approach to the team pursuit event following their disappointing performance in the 2018 Winter Olympics. The team saw promising initial results from their innovations, but they faced a decision about whether to reveal their new techniques. The U.S. Team's strategy was easily imitated if competitors witnessed it in a race, but it was a risk not to test it in competition before the Olympics. And, were here possible upsides to imitation if it improved the entire sport? Should they share their techniques, and if so, when? Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Rebecca Karp joins Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “A Winning Strategy: Innovation in Olympic Speed Skating.”

By 2025, the business podcast Acquired was getting one million listeners per episode, having doubled the audience year over since Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal started it in 2015. And they'd grown without a strict release schedule or relentless optimization. Still, they felt pressure to scale—without throwing off their work-life balance. How did they determine a way forward? They join Harvard Business School Professor Shane Greenstein and host Brian Kenny to discuss the case “The Acquired Podcast: Scaling the Mic.”

Alan Grant talks to geography teacher Brian Kenny who unexpectedly got to give his group firsthand experience of a touch New York blizzard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has the first act to play the event center been born yet a listener asks PJ who also hears from Brian Kenny of Coláiste Éamann Rís about the New York snowstorm and learns of moves to set aside historic convictions of LGBT people. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Kenny, Geography, Business and Economics teacher at Coláiste Éamann Rís, tells Dermot about being stranded in New York City.

In 2025, Golden Goose, the Italian brand known for its handcrafted, distressed sneakers, was at a crossroads. CEO Silvio Campara had grown the label from a cult favorite into a $650 million global force, but sustaining that growth raised tough questions: Should the company double down on sneakers, expand into ready-to-wear and accessories, or push into emerging international markets? Harvard Business School Professor Juan Alcacer and entrepreneur Alexandre Daillance co-wrote the case “Golden Goose: Reshaping Luxury.” They join host Brian Kenny to explore how the brand has upended traditional fashion norms by embracing imperfection, inviting co-creation, and redefining what it means to scale in the luxury world.

The guys talk NFL playoffs, soup and cable companies.Catch Brian doing standup at a coffee shop in Lakewood Wednesday night at 8 or 9pm this week.Follow RBLcleveland to see what Dave and Kyle are up to. Dave is doing a show in Mineral City on a Monday

In 2020, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase made two bold organizational moves: going fully remote and banning political discussion at work. These decisions, aimed at reinforcing a mission-first culture, were supported by a written, codified approach to company values and a hiring philosophy designed to attract talent aligned with that mission. In this episode, Chief People Officer L.J. Brock joins case author and HBS professor Charles Wang and host Brian Kenny to discuss how Coinbase's strategy, explored in the case “Mission First at Coinbase,” raises critical questions about focus, inclusion, and attracting top talent in a volatile industry.

Apollo Global Management has transformed itself from a traditional private equity giant into an insurance-fueled credit powerhouse—thanks to its acquisition of life annuity issuer Athene. CEO Marc Rowan makes a bold bet that an asset-heavy model, which is backed by hundreds of billions in long-term insurance liabilities, can drive repeatable, superior returns and propel Apollo's assets under management to $1.5 trillion. However, public markets award Apollo a multitude on its earnings that is far lower than asset-light peers like Blackstone, which highlights important trade-offs. Harvard Business School professor George Serafeim joins host Brian Kenny to discuss the questions raised by the case, Apollo Global Management, and explore what Apollo's transformation reveals about business-model innovation and risk management in today's rapidly evolving private markets ecosystem, and what it means to be a modern investment firm.

We go around in the NFL in 60 I MLB Network's Brian Kenny joins the show to discuss the wild ending to the 2025 World Series I We have morning college hoops!

Tata Power stood at the forefront of India's energy transition. The firm's long history was deeply intertwined with the country's development. As Mumbai's power needs increased, Tata Power built out thermal assets across India, and while thermal power generation remained Tata Power's mainstay, the firm slowly started diversifying. In 2020, Tata Power boldly announced a commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, concurrent with a complete phase-down of thermal capacity. It later brought this commitment forward to 2045. To prepare for declining revenues from thermal power generation, Tata Power was actively expanding its renewable business, but stakeholders had concerns about the company's ambitions. Was the firm's decision to sacrifice potentially high returns in thermal power generation financially imprudent, or did it position the firm well as India inevitably accelerated its energy transition? In this episode, host Brian Kenny welcomes Harvard Business School Professor Vikram Gandhi and Tata Power CEO Praveer Sinha to discuss the case Tata Power and India's Energy Transition, and how India's largest private power producer is reimagining its future.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Hour three of The FAN Morning Show with Brian Kenny from the MLB Network to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' big win last night in Game 3, whether Max Scherzer can have one last legacy game, whether the offence can remain hot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s October to remember and touch on the Dodgers and Brewers series. Later, Frank Seravalli (26:01) joins the show to discuss Lane Hutson's extension with the Montreal Canadiens and a trip around the NHL.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

In April 2024, writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss—known for his hugely popular podcast “The Tim Ferriss Show” and NYT-bestselling books like The 4-Hour Workweek—found himself at a crossroads. Although his podcast was generating millions annually, he questioned the sustainability of podcasting and his own competitive advantage given the increasingly saturated market and the advent of AI tools and video-centric formats. He faced a difficult choice: innovate from within his proven format, pivot to entirely new ventures—possibly in film, premium consumer products, or venture capital—or risk a slow decline by maintaining the status quo. Complicating matters further was Ferriss's desire to start a family, a goal he prioritized above all business ventures. Every month of indecision narrowed his window for successfully transitioning. Senior Lecturer Reza Satchu and Tim Ferriss joined Cold Call host Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “Tim Ferriss: What Might This Look Like If It Were Easy?”

Sean Casey and Brian Kenny discuss the evolution of baseball strategies, with a particular focus on bullpen usage, player contracts, and the dynamics of playoff performances. They analyze the current standings and strategy of the Dodgers and Yankees, delve into the MVP race between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, and emphasize the importance of small plays in winning games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For 35 years, Dollar Tree, a discount retail chain selling general merchandise, had held its fixed price point steady, charging $1.00 for its ever-changing assortment of household items, food, stationery, books, seasonal items, gifts, toys, and clothing. That changed in late 2021, when the company announced that Dollar Tree was raising prices on all goods to $1.25. Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jill Avery joins host Brian Kenny to discuss whether the retail chain could remain relevant to its price sensitive shoppers through smart marketing, pricing, and branding strategies in the case, “Dollar Tree: Breaking the Buck.”

Brian Kenny of MLB Network says Cal Raleigh is not having the best season ever by a catcher. Brock gets fired up about that take. Then, Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network joins the show to discuss how impressive the Seahawks defensive front was on Sunday, the progress of Byron Murphy, the difference that Robbie Outzs makes in the run game and Sam Darnold playing more under center.

In the winter of 2023, Lyft was facing declining market share and financial pressures. Enter new CEO David Risher, who took the helm amid low morale and limited resources. His challenge: reignite innovation, refocus the culture, and find new ways to stand out in an industry dominated by Uber. Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati joins host Brian Kenny to discuss the case “Lyft 2023: Roads to Growth and Differentiation.” They explore how Risher led during a strategic crossroads, making bold decisions, putting the customer front and center, and shaking loose old habits. Gulati also shares insights from his new book, “How to Be Bold,” illustrating how courage becomes a competitive advantage in times of uncertainty.

How do you scale innovation in a system where critical pieces are out of your control? That is the challenge Highland Electric Fleets faced as it worked to replace diesel school buses with electric vehicles across the United States. While Highland provided financing, infrastructure, and fleet operations, success depended on external partners, including manufacturers, utilities, and districts. Delays and disruptions forced the company to stay nimble and deliver under pressure. Harvard Business School professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter and Highland Electric founder and CEO Duncan McIntyre join host Brian Kenny to discuss the HBS case “'The Wheels on the Bus' Go Electric.” They explore what it takes to scale a climate solution while sustaining momentum and coordinating across public and private sectors.

Atlassian promised employees they could work from anywhere, permanently. By 2024, its data-driven routines and workplace experiments were shaping both its culture and its products, turning the company into an innovation lab. Now it faces a new challenge: helping customers adopt these practices, which requires hands-on support, strategic advising, and cultural change. Harvard Business School Associate Professor Ashley Whillans joins host Brian Kenny to discuss the case “Designing the Future of Work: Atlassian's Distributed Work Practices” and the questions Atlassian's leaders must answer as they try to scale what works.

When Happi Co. CEO Sam Rockwell partnered with Snoop Dogg and his son, Cordell Broadus, to launch Dr. Bombay Ice Cream, the team set out to disrupt a stagnant market with bold flavors and culturally resonant branding. With national retail placement and projected first-year sales of $20 million, the brand quickly made its mark. Now, as Rockwell plans the next phase—marketing, fundraising, and expanding into new markets—he must also navigate the dynamics of a creator-led brand, balancing roles and staying nimble and authentic. Sam Rockwell and Harvard Business School professor Bill Kerr join host Brian Kenny to discuss Kerr's case, “Dr. Bombay Ice Cream,” which explores the launch and growth of a lifestyle brand built on cultural storytelling and entrepreneurial ambition.

Shake Shack began in 2001 as a single hot dog cart in New York City and grew into a global fast-casual chain known for quality ingredients and a strong hospitality ethos. In 2024, following a rapid digital transformation that introduced kiosks, mobile ordering, and app-based personalization, Chief Growth Officer Stephanie So wondered whether the model they had built was truly ready to scale—or still needed refinement. With a new CEO focused on ambitious growth, the company faced key questions about how technology might support or undermine the Shake Shack experience for both guests and employees. HBS Professor Christopher Stanton joins So and host Brian Kenny to discuss the case “Shake Shack's Playbook for the Digital Era,” and what it takes to grow a hospitality-driven brand in an increasingly automated industry.

7.8.25 Hour 4 1:00- Brian Kenny, MLB Network, talks Nats future 19:00- Spin the CommadaWheel... this time we break-down Josh Conerly .

Brian Kenny, MLB Network, talks Nats future

During a busy travel season, digital travel platform Booking.com tried a risky experiment that meant changing the site's landing page. Then CEO Gillian Tans made the decision to lean into the company's “test everything” culture—even if it meant failure. In this episode from 2019, HBS Professor Stefan Thomke and host Brian Kenny discuss the case Booking.com. They explore how past experience and intuition can be misleading when attempting to launch something novel. Instead, innovative firms embrace a culture where testing, experimentation, and even failure are at the heart of what they do.

6-24 Dirty Work Hour 2: The NBA Grab Bag plus Brian Kenny on the Rafi Devers trade from both Boston and SF sides of the tradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6-24 Brian Kenny of MLB Network discusses both sides of Rafi Devers trade, weighing in on motivations of both teams to make the dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ming Min Hui, executive director of Boston Ballet, is unique in her field. As a young, Asian American woman with a HBS MBA and a background in finance, she focuses on ensuring the ballet company stays true to its art form and still relevant to its times. Hui had worked for eight years at Boston Ballet as chief of staff and chief financial officer before taking the helm. Now leading one of the foremost ballet companies in the U.S., she confronted evolving demographics, shifting audience habits, and an increasingly challenging financial environment. Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Edward Chang and Hui join host Brian Kenny to discuss the case Ming Min Hui at Boston Ballet. They explore how she balances the past, present, and future—and how these lessons translate from this nonprofit arts organization to any company, anywhere.

(00:00-26:16) Kickin' it old school in Montauk. Tim's Red Rocks audible. The Denver airport. Ryan Bingham. Tim deserves better, that's on Denver. Jac Caglianone making his debut for the Royals. Chairman Steve is on the phone lines and wants to yell down to Martin from his apartment. Wedding invites to Jackson. Wearing ball stretchers to Energizer Park. Sharon vs. Steve. Unemployed shrew.(26:24-54:19) Ballwin Beer Bitch is texting in from a burner in Madrid. No one knows where St. Louis is in Spain. Ibiza. Doug vouches for Sharon's' legitimacy. Jackson still down on The Legend of Bagger Vance. Audio of John Mozeliak with Brian Kenny of MLB network talking about the team's offseason approach and hot start. Nolan Gorman's leash. Plans for the trade deadline. Congrats to Al in Dadevill on being the May Listener of the Month. The Moron Brothers. Jackson's golf game.(54:29-1:11:21) The hot dentist is in the YouTube chat. Ed Hermann in studio wearing a shirt with his son's face on it. Tim and Doug traded Arenado and Helsley to the Yankees during the commercial break. Cardinal/Yankee connections. Chicken thighs has Ed mad as can be. The audience is divided.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We open the show with a short monologue and then get right into our conversations with SKC's Jansen Miller, and MLB Network's Brian Kenny!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.