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Daria Burke joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about sharing her journey out of Detroit where she was raised in poverty and the question that inspired her memoir, writing well and being well while writing, running away from the past, writing deeply and with courage, refusing to believe in inevitability, doing the unfinished business of raising ourselves, surviving the retelling of our story, holding space for each of the versions of ourselves, how she delivered the investigative reporting aspects of her memoir, rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, posttraumatic growth, embracing full frontal honesty, and her new memoir Of My Own Making.   Also in this episode:  -neuroplasticity -becoming fully available to our life -incorporating books and research   Books mentioned in this episode: -I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou  -The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr -Black Women Writers at Work by Claudia Tate The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate MD The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Emotional Inheritance by Galit Atlas   DARIA BURKE is an American writer, speaker, and wellbeing advocate. A marketer by trade and a seeker at heart, Daria is a storyteller and sense-maker, weaving together personal experience and the science of healing and transformation to explore new ways of understanding how we choose who we become. Her debut memoir, OF MY OWN MAKING (Spring 2025), is a soulful and scientific exploration of overcoming adversity, healing from childhood trauma, and rewriting one's own story. As a Chief Marketing Officer, Daria was named a 2020 AdAge Woman to Watch whose work has been recognized by Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, Vogue, Town & Country and the Cut. She has written for Fast Company, The Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise, and has appeared on The Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC. A distinguished alumna of NYU Stern School of Business (MBA) and the University of Michigan (BA), Daria was born in Detroit and now calls Los Angeles and East Hampton home. Connect with Daria: Website: dariaburke.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariaburke/ Get her book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/daria-burke/of-my-own-making/9781538766804/ LinkedIn Newsletter: The Power of Possibility    – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Hey girl,In this inspiring episode, I chat with powerhouse Daria Burke about her book and her personal journey of transformation. We talk about the biggest shifts in her life, the power of writing your own narrative, and why it's crucial for women—especially women of color—to own and integrate all parts of themselves.Daria's insights remind us of the power of embracing every part of who we are. By owning our stories and stepping into our truth, we open the door to deeper self-love and stronger, more authentic relationships. When you stop compartmentalizing and start integrating all aspects of yourself, you cultivate a life—and love—that is whole, empowered, and fulfilling.Daria's BIO:Daria Burke is an American writer, speaker, and wellbeing advocate. A marketer by trade and a seeker at heart, Daria is a storyteller and sense-maker, weaving together personal experience and the science of healing and transformation to explore new ways of understanding how we choose who we become. Her debut memoir, OF MY OWN MAKING (Spring 2025), is a soulful and scientific exploration of overcoming adversity, healing from childhood trauma, and rewriting one's own story. As a Chief Marketing Officer, Daria was named a 2020 AdAge Woman to Watch whose work has been recognized by Women's Wear Daily, Forbes, Vogue, Town & Country, and The Cut. She has written for Fast Company, The Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise, and has appeared on The Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC. A distinguished alumna of NYU Stern School of Business (MBA) and the University of Michigan (BA), Daria was born in Detroit and now calls Los Angeles and East Hampton home.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:https://www.dariaburke.com/Pre-Order her Book "Of My Own Making" NOWIG: @dariaburkeFollow Us:Whenever You Are ReadyHere are 3 ways I can help you:​Book A Call With Me - I've been getting A LOT of DM and email requests for to chat with me and answer specific questions about love, dating, relationships, and men so I'm opening back up my limited calendar for a few calls. So book a time with me here!Join the Get Your Guy Club- Wanna have Dating Support for a year to help you get your guy but at your own pace. You can get access to my 2 weekly group calls, my private Facebook group, Monthly 1on1 calls, and my online course with 40+ hours of content for just monthly payments of $300…​Check Out the Get Your Guy Coaching Podcast- With more than 100 episodes, you can binge and learn so much with my podcast. The latest episode is all about not buying your own ring, check it out here.​Sincerely,Coach AnwarSend us a textThank You: A big thank you to all our amazing listeners for tuning in! We appreciate your support and can't wait to have you join us for the next episode!

JMN is live on the UNF campus for Market Days, kicking off our Spring college campus tour! University President Dr. Moez Limayem joins JMN and shares details about UNF's recognition as a premiere business partner in the Jacksonville community, including the Coggin College of Business MBA program, and their dynamic academic and STEM programs.

In the fourth episode of Navigating Hostile Environments, Julia speaks with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women athletes from around the world. Jamie shares her experiences navigating the challenges of leading in a field that has historically underserved women, she highlights the importance of flipping hostility by leading with positivity and empathy. "In a hostile environment, don't mirror the hostility—flip it on its head. Be the opposite, and you'll draw people to you," said Jamie. Jamie recounts inspiring stories from her work with over 250 athletes from 55 countries, highlighting the importance of staying true to your mission despite external pressures. Taking examples of leading from the work of leaders like Becky Sauerbrunn, she illustrates how authenticity and quiet strength can drive change and inspire others. Listen to this episode to be reminded about the importance of abundance mindsets over scarcity mindsets, staying aligned with your core values, and the transformative potential of creating spaces where all voices are valued. About the Guest: Jamie is on a mission to make sure that people of all ages are inspired by women athletes who look and sound like them. A deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie is deeply committed to elevating as many diverse voices as possible within the world of elite women's sports. Through Flame Bearers, she's worked with over 250 Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries and received 22 awards for her work in video, podcasting and social media. She holds a Harvard Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard, Master of Business (MBA) from Dartmouth, has a decade of experience in the corporate and nonprofit worlds and an International Studies Major & Gender Studies Minor from Middlebury College. .

Rising to the Top speaks with Joseph Quaderer, the CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Quaderer Media Group. Joseph is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame (BA in finance), New York University Stern School of Business (MBA in finance and strategy), and Columbia University (MS in journalism). After spending 17 years as a banker on Wall Street, he left finance to pursue his passion for storytelling.

After 7 years, I walked away from my longest held job on Valentine's Day 2023.I started at COSCO in January 2016 as a temporary worker. COSCO, whose name is a sort of acronym for Columbus Specialty Company, began in Columbus, IN over 80 years ago. To be clear, I do not work at Costco, the popular club store started on the west coast, known for being a slightly elevated version of Sam's Club.If you know COSCO, it is likely as a manufacturer of folding tables and chairs or, more recently, as the creator of a very impressive hand truck that you can buy at …. Wait for it…. Costco!So how did I, a proud Indiana University alum from the Kelley School of Business MBA program, start out as a temporary employee?In the summer of 2007, I started my first year in the MBA program as a married man with 2 kids, 5 years of banking management under my belt, a homeowner, and a leader of the youth group at my church. I received a scholarship and can still remember reading in my acceptance speech that I was prepared to manage my priorities of “family, church, and school” with an emphasis on that order. By the end of the first semester, I had spent most of the 4 months in an insomniac stupor, fueled by uncontrollable anxiety, resulting in a debilitating suicidal depression. The unexpected fall into the nadir of my life included spending Thanksgiving break at the Mental Health Unit of our local hospital, separating from my wife, moving into my parents' house, taking a leave of absence from the MBA program, and nearly losing my faith.  I was divorced 9 short months after the first day of class. It was an absolute tragedy.By the time I started at COSCO, 8 years had passed.During that intervening period, I had some significant accomplishments - writing a book about a major flood disaster in my hometown called “Watershed: Service in the Wake of Disaster,” marrying the beautiful Jennifer Anne Johnston, remaining a loving and engaged father of my 2 children, finishing the MBA degree through the IU evening program, and joining a church where I met a great group of new friends.What did not happen during those 8 years was a significant stride in career growth. I held down a full time job as a care partner at the hospital for 3.5 years, a year stint as an assistant manager at Walmart, a 3 year full time contract job as a grant writer at a local youth serving organization, and a 1 year temp job at Cummins in their HR department. I had yet to earn a salary that exceeded what I earned at the bank before I started as an MBA student.The stress of not keeping up with my friend's career trajectories, not living up to the potential after being a straight A student throughout my life, and failing to make progress after completing my MBA were all crushing to my self esteem. I had two more stress unit visits during this time and lived long stretches with severe depression.… And then I started as a temp worker at COSCO, helping out as a part time Administrative Assistant, committed to finding a way to be optimistic and gain full time employment.  A few months later, I was offered a full time job and over the years had multiple promotions until ascending to the Marketing Manager of the furniture department in 2022. Who could resist the new “Trusted Solutions” marketing slogan of the COSCO tables and chairs!?Something else had happened over those seven years with the company - I rekindled my professional self-esteem, found a deep passion for environmental work in the community, and started a weekly mental health recovery group at my church.I became a member of The Stability Network, a national organization with a vision for “People experiencing mental health challenges to thrive in supportive workplaces and communities.” To join, I needed to publicly recognize my mental health diagnosis on their website, attend mental health advocacy training, and be willing to share my mental health diagnosis in the workplace. I attended retreats in New York City and San Francisco with...

Rowena Zahn took a 15 year child care career break during which time she completed a dual degree master's program in Food Science (MS) and Business (MBA). Having left a pharmaceutical sales career before her career break, Rowena's relaunch ultimately led to her career in account management in global life sciences. Her key accounts include global pharmaceutical companies in the biopharmaceutical industry and laboratories, from drug discovery and development, to production platforms. We speak with Rowena about her strategy of using full degree programs to relaunch her career after a lengthy break. A proud career relauncher and champion of the benefits relaunchers bring to employers, Rowena takes us through the day to day of her relaunch journey and the step by step stages of her successful relaunch.

Follow Roger on Instagram: roger.comstock Book a Call With Someone on Roger's Team Here:  https://bit.ly/3IYTw0o __________ Reid Tileston trains the future entrepreneurial business owners of America. As an Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University he teaches Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, invests in entrepreneurial business owners, is a board member, and is an award winning paid keynote speaker. Reid co-created the curriculum for the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition course at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, lectures at leading academic institutions such as Dartmouth, the University of Chicago, the University of California, and BYU and serves on the University of Chicago Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Advisory Committee. His expertise is derived from 16 years of successful, on the ground entrepreneurial business ownership experience; acquiring, opening, growing and selling 4 companies in addition to his academic research. Reid achieved a return multiple of invested capital (MOIC) of over 10x on his most recent acquisition and was a top performing Anytime Fitness franchisee. Reid has worked with leading brands such as Harley Davidson, The Milwaukee Bucks, John Deere, Tough Mudder, and Microsoft and has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Crain's Chicago. Reid is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (BA, Economics) 06'; the University of Chicago (Booth) School of Business (MBA, General Management, Entrepreneurship) 15' and is a Doctoral Researcher at Case Western (26') doing a PHD dissertation on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition where he presents his research at academic conferences. As an Eagle Scout, Ironman 140.6 distance triathlete, winning endurance athlete, and a graduate of the National Outdoors Leadership School (NOLS), Reid rejuvenates in the outdoors and is in a perpetual state of planning his next life adventure which recently entailed racing up the world's tallest staircase in Switzerland in addition to an around the world trip. Reid is well positioned to help business owners in experiencing the autonomy of entrepreneurial business ownership.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Joseph Quaderer, founder of StorySavor.com. Learn how this unique company is changing the landscape of biography writing, making it accessible to everyone.Joseph shares his transition from a finance professional to a passionate writer and entrepreneur. He discusses his experiences, from writing novels to starting a successful blog, and how these experiences led to the birth of StorySavor. Discover how StorySavor is democratizing the biography writing process, allowing anyone to have their stories artfully captured and preserved for generations. Joseph explains the streamlined process StorySaver uses to connect clients with professional writers, ensuring personal stories are told with authenticity and depth.Learn about the growth of StorySavor, its network of professional writers, and its impact on the writing community. Joseph reflects on the importance of storytelling, the therapeutic nature of sharing life stories, and his vision for the future of StorySavor.Related Episodes:Episode 77: Interviewing Relatives: A Conversation with Personal Biographer Francie King Bonus Episode: Katherine Howe on Writing–from the Salem Witches to Gloria Vanderbilt Links:StorySavor.comSign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help organizing your photos? Check out the Essential Photo Organizing Video Course.Need help identifying family photos? Check out the Identifying Family Photographs Online Course.Have a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My Guest:Joseph Quaderer is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame (BA in finance), New York University Stern School of Business (MBA in finance and strategy), and Columbia University Journalism School (MS in long-form journalism). After spending 17 years as a banker on Wall Street, he left finance to pursue his passion for storytelling. He's currently the founder and CEO of StorySavor – a biography writing services company. StorySavor has a roster of 74 professional writers with credits in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Forbes, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and many other top publications.About Maureen Taylor:Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveÒhelps clients with photo-related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation's foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others.   Le I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. Support the show

Geoffrey Kent is an esteemed educator, coach, entrepreneur, and the brain behind Think Big with Geoffrey Kent. With an impressive entrepreneurial trajectory spanning over half a century, Geoffrey has crafted a robust methodology that empowers entrepreneurs to devise their personalized strategies to initiate, responsibly escalate, and successfully exit their businesses. Geoffrey, a Wharton School of Business MBA holder with a focus on Entrepreneurial Management, has also shared his expertise at Lincoln University and carried out more than 20 entrepreneurial initiatives in the past five decades.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how Geoffrey Kent built his entrepreneurial university online and share his insights on creating generational wealth. Geoffrey and David discuss:Geoffrey's journey to entrepreneurship and the creation of his course [00:17:55]The importance of narrating your course and turning it into a book [00:23:45]The platform Geoffrey made to teach entrepreneurs online [00:23:55]Geoffrey's focus on Alignable as a platform for teaching [00:24:10]The creation of Entrepreneur University on Alignable [00:24:20]The unconventional approach of Entrepreneur University on Alignable [00:24:45]How to get more information about Geoffrey's work [00:25:00]Geoffrey's presence on various platforms for disseminating daily content [00:25:25]Learn more about Geoffrey at www.thinkbigwithgeoffreykent.com, and search "Think Big with Geoffrey Kent" on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Quora, Alignable, and YouTube.Thank you to our sponsor: The Smashing the Plateau Community

Reaction is a global community and fund invested in solving the toughest global problems.   We are a global team who shares a vision for a world where thought leadership and innovation can change more lives in less time.   Why now?  Because more innovations will be created in more countries and industries over the next decade than in the previous 50 years.  Many that offer the potential to solve pressing global issues will fail to reach the markets that need them the most.   Reaction was founded by a diverse team of global leaders who united to solve this problem.     Dan Matthies Dan is a proven builder and operator of global businesses, a Stanford Changemaker, awarded innovator, and Top 100 Entrepreneur.   He has been leading Reaction since its inception.   Prior to Reaction, for 15 years Dan built and operated global tech businesses, including an awarded investment platform used by leading institutions to manage trillions of assets.  As a corporate entrepreneur, he was responsible for all aspects of strategy, product, growth and P&L, creating over $3 Billion in enterprise value.   Dan is an alum of Stanford University (Stanford Executive Program and The Corporate Entrepreneur),  The Wharton School of Business (MBA), and The College of New Jersey (Finance and International Business).   Dan has also completed his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmatthies/     Michael Dorsey I have a successful 20-year record in Impact Investing, having co-founded and managed the innovative Bay Area Equity Fund (now DBL Investors), which achieved a 24% IRR, 4x cash-on-cash return, and created more than 15,000 jobs. My current fund, the Bay Area Growth Fund, seeks to repeat this success. I also managed two funds for the Westly Group, focused primarily on clean tech.  Prior to my venture capital career, I spent 20 years in investment banking, primarily focused on technology and other emerging growth companies. I served as Head of Technology Company investment banking at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Cowen & Co. I am committed to improving the world through for-profit investing. In addition to investing, I am also committed to supporting the companies and entrepreneurs we invest in. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dorsey-372a6710/     Julieta Romero   Julieta has broad experience across venture capital, FoodTech, government and banking.   She began her career at JP Morgan where she led a team of analysts performing macroeconomic and industry research on opportunities in Power and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Retail and Hospitality.     She then went on to advise the Secretary of Financial Services and the Commissioner in the Argentinean Government Executive Branch on public policy initiatives across the mortgage, insurance and capital markets.   Most recently, she invested in climate and social solutions at an impact investment fund based in Mexico, and worked on strategy and partnerships for one of the largest alternative meat companies.      Julieta is an alum of Stanford University (MBA) and Universidad de 'San Andrés' (Masters in Finance, Corporate Finance and Bachelors in International Relations). https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietaromero/   We talk about Lessons learned while working 20 plus years at Bloomberg. The origin story of Reaction? Stories of being an Investment Banker through the history of Silicon Valley. Investing in the double bottom line. The value of a global network And more   Website https://www.reaction.global/

Kendra Wack, Executive Director at FEAD & Director Associate Recruitment at dentalcorp chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:Leading in the agri-food industry Parallels between B.ed and MBA educationCreating community around foodWorking towards your “iceberg moments”Mental health and advocating for therapy On this week's episode of The After Business School Special, host Carlee Snow is joined by Kendra Wack to discuss her busy career within the agri-food and medical dental industry, how her B.ed. and MBA education has shaped who she is as a leader, balancing multiple ventures during this busy season of her life to achieve “iceberg moments,” prioritizing mental health, and so much more. Kendra Wack is the Executive Director of FEAD (Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development). She grew up learning the ropes of agriculture in their mixed farming operation near Rosetown, SK alongside three other generations of her family. Kendra completed her Bachelor of Education Degree in Home Economics/Social Sciences, as well as was the youngest on record admitted, and to completion of the University of Saskatchewan Edwards School of Business MBA, bringing a unique blend of expertise to the table.  She is passionate about value-added production to ensure food, and economic security of primary producers, as well as the utilization of agri-innovation technologies. Kendra is a passionate advocate about agri-innovation communications and entrepreneurship she practices this herself in providing consulting services to agriculture and medical business. As a dedicated small-business owner for over a decade, she has firsthand experience navigating the entire agri-food supply chain. From farm to fork, Kendra's insights and knowledge are the backbone of her mission. Beyond her career and entrepreneurial pursuits, Kendra actively serves as a Board of Directors member for Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan, working to bridge the gap between agriculture, food production, and education. Show Notes:Connect with Kendra and learn more about her work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrawack/ FEAD: https://www.fead.ca/ DentalCorp: https://www.dentalcorp.ca/site/home Agriculture in the Classroom: https://aitc.sk.ca/about-us/our-board USask TiC-SIGMA: https://engineering.usask.ca/departments/sigma.php  Connect with The After Business School SpecialInstagram: @afterbusinesspodcast Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14250411/Stay in the know: http://eepurl.com/io8Z6A This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.

University of Colorado-Boulder professors Jeff York and Brad Werner distill entrepreneurship research into actionable insights. CREATIVE DISTILLATION Jeff York | Associate Professor | Research Director
jeffrey.york@colorado.edu Brad Werner | Instructor | Teaching Director
walter.werner@colorado.edu Deming Center for Entrepreneurship | CU Leeds School of Business
303.492.9018 | deming@colorado.edu -- EPISODE 51: SEASON 4 FINALE! Q&A with Leeds MBA Students (with guest Brynn Keenan, Grist Analytics) Previously on Creative Distillation: Brad and Jeff conducted field research at Twisted Pine Brewing in Boulder, Colorado, speaking with Brynn Keenan, founder and CEO of Grist Analytics. They discussed Brynn's background and Grist's work in providing QC services to breweries of all sizes. This time, we're still at Twisted Pine, with Brad and Jeff taking questions on a number of topics from our live audience of Leeds School of Business MBA students. Brynn sticks around to lend her expertise to the proceedings. There's a lot to learn in this episode. Enjoy and cheers! Learn more about Leeds' MBA Programs at https://www.colorado.edu/business/graduate-programs/mba-programs Learn more about Learn more about Brynn Keenan on her LinkedIn page, and at gristanalytics.com. -- Learn more about CU's Deming Center for Entrepreneurship: https://deming.colorado.edu Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at CDpodcast@colorado.edu. Thanks for listening. -
An Analog Digital Arts Production for the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship
Produced, recorded and edited by Joel Davis "Whiskey Before Breakfast" [Traditional] performed by Jeffrey York and Brad Werner. Recorded, mixed and mastered by George Figgs

In this episode, I am joined by two audacious women, Lisa Karandat & Alexa Monahan, co-founders of Good Juju. Having spent much of their careers having a direct impact on the health of Canadians, Lisa and Alexa are incredibly passionate about business being a force for good while revolutionizing our everyday products. The partners are on a mission to turn this passion into a measurable impact on the environment, changing consumer behaviour through great products, education and awareness, all while creating a more sustainable business model for the future of business. Join us as we deep dive into the business of Good Juju.   Connect with Good Juju - Website: http://www.hellogoodjuju.com Offer: Sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off: https://hellogoodjuju.com/pages/newsletter-sign-up Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellogoodjuju_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellogoodjuju Lisa Karandat, Co-Founder A diverse leader with 20 years of experience in business strategy, marketing, sales, and new product development, Lisa Karandat has helped lead organizations at various levels of development, including high-growth start-ups and 25-year-old companies during a turnaround phase. A Schulich School of Business MBA graduate Lisa has worked with the likes of L'Oréal, Wolf Blass, and Genuine Health. Working in multiple industries such as cosmetics, wine, and natural health Lisa has actively engaged organizations seeking to promote ethical business practices and social impact. Alexa Monahan, Co-Founder Alexa Monahan is a twenty-five-year veteran of Canada's retail health food industry. As one of the founders of Nature's Fare Markets, which was sold to the Jimmy Pattison Group in 2019, the consummate grocery store remained one of Canada's most successful independent health food retailers. Skilled in all retail areas, Alexa has over ten years of experience in executive-level positions in strategy, purchasing, food service, and finance. Alexa has also sat on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Health Food Association for six years, helping to shape industry dynamics and policy. Alexa holds a BComm, Hons. degree from the University of Victoria. Connect with us - PODCAST: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman INSTAGRAM: @theaudaciouswoman FREE AUDACIOUS BUSINESS SCRUB: jennpike.com/audaciousaudit JOIN THE MENTORSHIP: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman  

Weight loss is a popular topic, with many methods available to help people achieve their desired weight. However, Weight Loss Surgery still carries a stigma, causing many to avoid it due to fear of judgment and misconceptions.   Karim Boktor, a business coach and mindset expert, sheds light on this issue and emphasises adopting a holistic approach to Weight Loss Surgery. In this episode, we will explore Kareem's personal experience and motivation for a second attempt at Weight Loss Surgery and how he overcame his challenges to help others find success and fulfilment.   Karim shares his personal story of starting a business while his wife was about to have a baby, leading to deteriorating mental health and feelings of failure. He also discusses his experiences as an immigrant to Australia, including discrimination and struggles with studies.   Listen to Karim Boktor, a business coach and mindset expert, as he shares his experience with weight loss surgery and sheds light on the stigma surrounding it. Discover how he overcame his challenges and now helps others find success and fulfilment. Episode Highlights: Karim Boktor's journey from business struggles to success Immigrating to Australia with challenges of finance, language, and bullying at school Understanding the unconscious mind and emotional regulation Weight loss stigma and holistic weight loss surgery Karim's weight loss surgery journey: second attempt, motivation, and responsibility Overcoming scepticism and replacing negative constructs with positive ones Coaching helps with success after overcoming problems Access a free half-hour coaching session with Karim Boktor. About Our Guest: Karim Boktor is an experienced trainer and coach in the personal and professional performance field. He works with business owners & leaders, academics, and individuals wanting to unlock and enhance latent potential using the latest human behaviour technologies.     As an experienced sales executive in one of the highest regarded fields, having run his businesses and achieved his Master in Business  (MBA), Karim has applied knowledge of running and growing a  business.     Trained in applied psychology, Karim has worked with many small to medium businesses to help entrepreneurs with growth strategies, survive in business, thrive, and grow.    Today Karim works with individuals and business leaders, counselling and advising the best way forward toward a happy, relaxed, and prosperous career.  Connect with Karim Boktor Website | www.boktorbusinesscoaching.com Instagram |  @karimknows Karim's LinkedIn |  Karim Boktor Karim's Business and Life Coach LinkedIn | The Business & Life Coach - Karim Boktor Facebook | Karim Boktor YouTube |  Karim Boktor - The Holistic Business Coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're joined by President & CMO at Cactus, Jeff Graham. With extensive agency experience, Jeff brings an incredible perspective of the true role of the account service department and how their work can drastically improve the creative quality and output of any agency. Jeff shares stories from his previous life at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, as well as insights into the incredibly meaningful work he's leading at denver-based Cactus. We dive into how mission driven marketing comes to life in the agency world, fabulous advice that Jeff has for others in the industry and so much more! Key Takeaways:Did you know that men are 4x more likely than women to die by suicide? Jeff shares the work him and his team are doing to help solve this difficult problem. Jeff shares how deep his passion is for one of the agencies he previously worked for – which may or may not have resulted in a tattoo!We discuss how account reps can best support their creative counterparts in the agency world.Jeff speaks to the importance of work that focuses on behavior change. Guest Bio:Jeff Graham is President & CMO of Cactus, a strategically-led creative agency specializing in consumer behavior change. Prior to Cactus, Jeff was SVP, Managing Director at Barkley, and co-founder, Managing Director of Boulder creative boutique Grenadier. Jeff brings 30 years of agency experience leading account teams in some of the country's most creatively-driven agencies including Crispin Porter Bogusky, Arnold Worldwide, TBWAChiatDay, and CORE. Jeff's account experience spans some of the world's most iconic brands—Microsoft, Volkswagen, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Best Buy, NFL, Gibson Guitar, Virgin Mobile, Bass Pro Shops, Indian Motorcycle, Under Armour, and Old Navy (as interim CMO). For decades, Jeff has taught university students and mentored young account services professionals on the art of 'Creative Account Leadership'. By creating the conditions on every project and every account where bold, culture-changing creative ideas can thrive, the account function can play a crucial role in improving creative output and driving brand growth. He's been an adjunct professor at both the University of Colorado-Boulder and the University of Missouri-Columbia; and he's a frequent guest speaker for ad clubs nationwide. A native of St. Louis, Jeff is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism (BJ) and St. Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business (MBA). He's a classic car enthusiast, cancer survivor, lucky husband who outkicked his coverage, proud dad to 4 amazing girls, volunteer/board member for several non-profit and charitable organizations, a board member for the One Club-Denver, and past president of AdClub Colorado (AAF).

«There is a fundamental conflict between the essence of fashion and Machine Learning.» Fashion is always about change, innovation and identity. Whilst ML is good at making predictions based on historical patterns on those things, not change. How do those go together?I had a fantastic chat with Celine Xu, who is Head Data Scientist at H&M Group, with a mixed background from Applied Mathematics and Business (MBA).Here are my key takeaways:Three things Data can achieve:Automation of systems, where we have a clear understanding ion the process.Sourcing, filtering, ranking of data input for decision making.Ad-hoc analysis of all kinds of AB testing or correlation relationship.Focus for ML in Fashion«ML can be embedded across the supply chain from product design to customer.»H&M focuses ML on two areas:Future proof for customer experience: search experience, personalization, fashion inspiration, etc.Demand-driven supply chain: reduce cost and be more sustainable through demand forecasting, cruise control, logistic optimizationML in Product Design (some examples)3D modeling can make the customer more comfortable in a visual way, in choosing the right size.Digitalizing fashion sampling is an interesting use case.Early detection of format, color, etc. that can generate trends.Optimizing logistics and storage through demand forecasting.Shop assistance for employees, with sales data, inventory and warehouse information.Language to image: use of stable diffusion for design patterns, on the material level.H&M is experimenting with trending words on TikTok or Instagram and transferring them to production design.Focus is not in understanding a sentence or the sentiment behind it, but instead use hashtag or product description to find out, what are the trends and link those back to a certain garment feature.Purchasing records (when and where did you buy what) and web viewing records (devices uses, pages that lead you to your purchase, etc.) are vital pieces to collect for behavioral analysis.The Challenges of ML on behavioral and cultural dataML models are often evaluated on ML metrics, like accuracy, recency, etc. but not really business metrics, like revenue, profitability, etc.You fashion taste is influenced by your music taste, your interior design, and so much more.GDPR or webside viewing regulation are limiting the data source availability.Even harder to get the data accurate on a granular level, eg. Do you buy for yourself or doing you purchased a gift?With a lot of different dimensions in the data, you need to balance the accuracy with the cost.ML is always learning from something that already happened. If a new situation accrues, there is a lack of information and data.The complexity of behavioral data increases bias.You could artificially enrich your data set, eg. by drawing conclusions from certain data like income, area of residence, etc.Emotional and temperament data (what value do you hold to your fashion) can be important data to provide for your model, but also as an indication how you would react to recommendations.A small decision in your model or source data can lead to a butterfly effect.In fashion the definition of style is vague. But when you want to quantify certain feature in ML.Fashion trends last around 3 months on SOME, but production time is around 6 months. So how can you react in time?Images of material can be deceiving. Camera angle, light etc can influence how the color is represented.Presentation of textile is hard, because only a limited number of different textiles can be identified by image only.

In a world finding its way out of years of a pandemic way of life and restrictions, Aaron Paley's long career in championing cultural connections may be a winning path. Aaron's incessant creative programming in the public spaces of Los Angeles is grounded in his impressive credentials. He received a Masters in Business (MBA) in non-profit Arts Management from UCLA and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley in Architecture at the College of Environmental Design. To some, Aaron Paley with Katie Bergin, in founding the Community Arts Resources(CARS) organization 34 years ago, accomplished the impossible in a City like Los Angeles, California. They found a way to link culture, the arts, civic institutions and public spaces, bringing diverse peoples together in a sprawling metropolitan environment. Drawing upon models from around the world, here are only a few of the highlights of how Aaron's championing of cultural and arts connections have enriched Los Angeles and inspired other cities: - At the J. Paul Getty Museum and Center's 25th Anniversary, produced ten free weekend festivals in ten different neighborhoods- Co-created, produced and implemented CicLAvia, a car free, open for pedestrians and bicyclists where Los Angeles residents can walk, bike and socialize inspired by Ciclovia, the weekly street closure developed in Bogota, Columbia - The Los Angeles Philharmonic launched its 100 year celebration with a free day long open streets festival and live music event from downtown to the Hollywood Bowl. As a native of an often disconnected City like Los Angeles accustomed to being separated in cars, Aaron attributes his vision of the power of culture and art for creating connections to having been brought up in a Jewish Yiddish-speaking environment. It inspired him to look at the great diversity of his City which was the essence of its civic history. He and Katie Bergin started this idea of cultural programming in 1989 with Community Arts Resources, or CARS, and then created a program called Yiddishkayt in 1994, to focus on the Jewish Yiddish culture and language. They went on to tap into the great art and cultural menu of neighborhoods that sweep through all corners of Los Angeles. Listen to Aaron's exciting ideas for all that awaits the City in the coming years.

Summary: Welcome to another great episode of Startup Junkies! On this episode, hosts Matthew Ward, Caleb Talley, and Jeff Amerine sit down with Dr. Adam Stoverink, the director of the Sam M. Walton College of Business MBA program at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Stoverink is the author of the book Unbreakable, a resource for leaders on how to build resilient teams, and has also been featured in twelve other notable publications. Additionally, Dr. Stoverink is an associate professor of management, teaching leadership and teamwork to graduate, undergraduate, and executive audiences. Throughout this episode, Dr. Stovering discusses the four essential pillars of resilient teams, how to create adaptability, and what character traits define a satisfactory team member.    Show Notes: (1:12) Introduction to Dr. Stoverink (2:16) About Unbreakable (6:19) The Process of Writing a Book (8:23) Advice on Building Psychological Safety (13:16) The Walton MBA Do Good Project (19:24) Learning from Failure (22:21) The Four Pillars of Resilient Teams (28:13) Hard Work vs. Lucky Timing (30:14) Attributes of Good Team Members (32:49) Advice to Younger Self (35:56) Closing Thoughts    Links: Matthew Ward Caleb Talley Jeff Amerine Startup Junkie Dr. Adam Stoverink    Quotes: “We have to feel safe in that environment to speak up. Innovation is a big part of what you all do, and if you want to be innovative, you simply have to have all the perspectives on the table. And if people don't feel safe to go against the grain, your innovation is cut.” - Dr. Adam Stoverink, (7:31) “We don't really have one another's back. We do what we have to do to accomplish our goals, but we don't go beyond that. I think that is what really separates the outstanding teams from the mediocre teams.” - Dr. Adam Stoverink, (12:50) “You have to have a moderately high, above average confidence, but it can't be too high. Otherwise, you're going to run into the situation where hubris takes over and you're not on the lookout for possible adversities because you think you're untouchable.” - Dr. Adam Stoverink, (23:12) “Part of building a resilient team is being very clear about what components are needed to be successful. Part of that is personality. You want a mix of personalities, but most important is diversity of thought that often comes from diversity of backgrounds, which correlates with diversity of demographics.” - Dr. Adam Stoverink, (31:25)  

Health is here!  Nutrilite Adult Vitamins  Nutrilite Kids Vitamin Gummies   Nutrilite Balanced Probiotics   Nutrilite Kids Complete Immunity Fast-Melt Powder    Intro  Danny Hundert Founder and CEO (Camp Executive Officer), a Dartmouth and University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business MBA graduate, is the founder of Ivy Camps USA. With over 20 years of experience in building and advising educational operations across the world, Danny is one of America's most respected and recognized supplemental education administrators.   He was awarded ‘The 2013 Business of the Year' and ‘The 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year' by the Aspen Chamber of Commerce due to the positive impact he and Ivy Camps continues to have on children's lives. He is passionate about connecting kids around the world to learn about different cultures while also cultivating soft skills such as leadership, problem-solving, and above all else: self-discovery.  Top three takeaways  You can in fact get a more well-rounded experience than what is considered at a traditional school.  How with technology, children can interact with others around the world with different backgrounds, and share opinions and goals. This leads to a well-rounded education for success in a globally connected world.  Lastly that learning styles, passions, motivations, ability, and outcomes will vary from student to student no matter what type of educational experience they have access to. In their experience, no matter what, if the student enjoys the learning process, then they will come away with a much richer and meaningful experience - something that will greatly help them as they continue in a life of learning.   Call to Action  Ivy Camp USA Website     What is Next!  Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast          

John Merris is the CEO of Solo Brands (NYSE: DTC), a Southlake, Texas based platform of direct-to-consumer lifestyle brands, including Solo Stove, Chubbies, Isle Paddlebords and Oru Kayak, which he led from humble positioning as a business with under 10 Solo Stove employees in 2018 to a successful IPO at a $2.1 billion valuation in 2021. John, a graduate of Brigham Young University and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business MBA program, leads, operates, and innovates with a vision inspired by his diverse professional background across both B2B and B2C. Immediately prior to Solo Brands, John helped lead Ft. Worth based Clarus Glassboards to unprecedented growth, resulting in a successful exit via private equity. Before Clarus, John launched the first profitable managed service model for programmatic advertising in B2B media, as Vice President at Multiview. John specializes in scaling the entrepreneurial potential of businesses, a passion that began with his first startup venture, a home automation brand he founded after college and successfully exited in 2013. John and his wife Cindy live in Southlake, Texas with their five children, and in addition to being active members of their church, together founded Fostering Hearts, a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to supporting foster children through their participation and education in the arts. _____________________________ John Merris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmerris/ Solo Brands: https://solobrands.com/ ______________________________ Phoenix Performance Partners Website: https://www.phoenixperform.com/ Culture Eats Everything Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-eats-everything/id1526731051 Culture Eats Everything Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1utf9dZh2PRQKxe6qg5I5M Tom Willis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasawillis/ Checkout our book: https://www.phoenixperform.com/book #cultureeatseverything

Roger Connors has worked in leadership consulting for over 35 years and is a graduate faculty professional member of Utah Valley University. He is also adjunct for the Woodbury School of Business MBA program, and a four-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His most recent book is Divine Patterns: Seeking the Blessings of Heaven. Roger has served as president of the Kennewick, Washington mission, stake president and branch president in the Provo Missionary Training Center, and currently serves in a Provo young single adult stake presidency. Highlights 01:15 Introduction to the topic of patterns 01:30 Roger's background in leadership 03:30 How can we have smoother transitions in leadership? Start with results. Know what you want to accomplish How do we get people to change their thinking? Create new and powerful experiences 07:20 Cognitive bias and but leading by the Spirit 12:00 How can we get people to change their thinking? 12:40 Real life examples of suspending belief bias from when Roger was a mission president 14:30 As leaders we keep doing the same things over and over expecting different results 15:00 Roger talks about his new book Divine Patterns: Seeking the Blessing of Heaven. He explains how patterns tell us what to do. Especially patterns in the scriptures. 16:50 Where do we start as leaders when we are trying to help someone? Roger suggests starting by identifying patterns that could help that person in their specific situation. 17:20 We need to be careful applying patterns where they don't fit. For example, the 5 steps of repentance. 22:30 We don't earn blessings, we qualify for them by doing what we can. It's up to God to deliver what He sees is best for us. He will make sure that the right thing happens at the right time for us. 23:40 Promising blessings as a leader 26:50 You can have what you want or you can have something better. Remember that God's will is always better. 30:00 When you give your life to God, He will make something out of you that you could never make out of yourself 30:40 Roger shares experiences of listening to two different apostles speak and the very different talks they gave about following the spirit 32:15 Hold on, continue faithful, and God will come through for you. Bind yourself to Jesus Christ. 33:20 Roger shares his own difficult experience of coming home early from being a mission president because he was diagnosed with cancer. Trials can make us feel like victims. Roger's advice is to stop focusing on why it's happening. The right question to ask is what? What should I do next? 35:00 The main takeaways from Roger's book Be conscious of the patterns found in the scriptures to help yourself and others Trust in the Lord's timing and His way 35:50 Roger shares his own personal experience of trusting God and following promptings 38:15 God wants to be involved in your life. As leaders we need to help people see the hand of the Lord is their lives. 40:00 Roger shares how to find patterns in the scriptures using Ether 12:6. He shares his own trial of faith. 42:50 More scriptural patterns. There are a lot of simple scriptures that have powerful concepts. 45:30 Remember that patterns are not formulas Links Divine Patterns: Seeking the Blessings of Heaven Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Listen on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,000 listens each month and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg,

Roger Connors has worked in leadership consulting for over 35 years and is a graduate faculty professional member of Utah Valley University. He is also adjunct for the Woodbury School of Business MBA program, and a four-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His most recent book is Divine Patterns: Seeking the Blessings of Heaven. Roger has served as president of the Kennewick, Washington mission, stake president and branch president in the Provo Missionary Training Center, and currently serves in a Provo young single adult stake presidency. Highlights 01:15 Introduction to the topic of patterns 01:30 Roger's background in leadership 03:30 How can we have smoother transitions in leadership? Start with results. Know what you want to accomplish How do we get people to change their thinking? Create new and powerful experiences 07:20 Cognitive bias and but leading by the Spirit 12:00 How can we get people to change their thinking? 12:40 Real life examples of suspending belief bias from when Roger was a mission president 14:30 As leaders we keep doing the same things over and over expecting different results 15:00 Roger talks about his new book Divine Patterns: Seeking the Blessing of Heaven. He explains how patterns tell us what to do. Especially patterns in the scriptures. 16:50 Where do we start as leaders when we are trying to help someone? Roger suggests starting by identifying patterns that could help that person in their specific situation. 17:20 We need to be careful applying patterns where they don't fit. For example, the 5 steps of repentance. 22:30 We don't earn blessings, we qualify for them by doing what we can. It's up to God to deliver what He sees is best for us. He will make sure that the right thing happens at the right time for us. 23:40 Promising blessings as a leader 26:50 You can have what you want or you can have something better. Remember that God's will is always better. 30:00 When you give your life to God, He will make something out of you that you could never make out of yourself 30:40 Roger shares experiences of listening to two different apostles speak and the very different talks they gave about following the spirit 32:15 Hold on, continue faithful, and God will come through for you. Bind yourself to Jesus Christ. 33:20 Roger shares his own difficult experience of coming home early from being a mission president because he was diagnosed with cancer. Trials can make us feel like victims. Roger's advice is to stop focusing on why it's happening. The right question to ask is what? What should I do next? 35:00 The main takeaways from Roger's book Be conscious of the patterns found in the scriptures to help yourself and others Trust in the Lord's timing and His way 35:50 Roger shares his own personal experience of trusting God and following promptings 38:15 God wants to be involved in your life. As leaders we need to help people see the hand of the Lord is their lives. 40:00 Roger shares how to find patterns in the scriptures using Ether 12:6. He shares his own trial of faith. 42:50 More scriptural patterns. There are a lot of simple scriptures that have powerful concepts. 45:30 Remember that patterns are not formulas Links Divine Patterns: Seeking the Blessings of Heaven TRANSCRIPT coming soon Listen on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast gets over 300,000 listens each month and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nancy Deckant over Zoom video.Nancy Deckant, Founder and CEO of DiscoverSooner, the Nashville-based start-up and online platform for songwriters and publishers. In 2006, Nancy Deckant became the coordinator for the Pittsburgh chapter of NSAI and it set in motion a course she had no plan to take. She moved to Nashville in 2013 as a songwriter and by 2015 started publishing and providing songplugging for clients. It was during that transition she came to deeply understand the challenges songwriters, publishers face when it comes to growing their music careers and companies. Just like songs, sometimes things come in an instant and the idea of an online platform for songwriters and music industry professionals arrived in the same way. She visited with many songwriters and publishers who graciously gave their time to explore what Sooner could be and she leaped to begin a journey to help others.20 years of marketing and engineering experience prepared her for the world of start-ups. After graduating from the entrepreneurship program at Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (MBA) in 1997 she launched a company while still in school. If that first high risk adventure would have worked, she wouldn't be where she is now. Nancy would not be a songwriter or a music publisher. ​Nancy prides herself on her abilities to connect people, give referrals and facilitate relationships. Communication is the key to establishing putting the right songwriters together to build relationships with publishers. DiscoverSooner.com was founded in 2019. Nashville Cool publisher Nancy Deckant had the idea for an online platform for the music industry. Songwriters post their music, career accomplishments, and key business criteria. Industry professionals “connect” when they want to have a conversation with songwriters. More information at https://www.discoversooner.com.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #NancyDeckan #DiscoverSooner #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Denise Lee, the founder of Alala, is a 10+ year fashion industry veteran. With experience in marketing, business development, and brand building, she leveraged her expertise into a personal journey while training for a triathlon in 2011, to discover fashion-forward activewear. This journey led her to create a luxury women's activewear line that reflected the style of contemporary NYC designers that she loved, but with the performance qualities of the best technical clothing in the marketplace.In this episode of Just FlexIt™ Denise got personal to share the personalities and process that has become Alala. Off the Rack:

This episode takes us to Greenville, SC to talk with Alex Lopez, a wine educator at the North Carolina Wine Academy who is preparing to attend the Burgundy School of Business MBA program in Wine and Spirits Management this fall. He says that he first fell in love with wine long before he could partake in a bottle by reading wine atlases with an eye to the history of vineyards and terroir. Earning a Bachelor's in History from Gettysburg College has created a solid foundation for his further studies in wine, so he describes a few interesting stories of historical events from wine growing regions. Also building upon his family's career background in the ski town hospitality industry of both Jackson Hole and Park City, he is excited for the future of wine ahead to combine his various interests and skills. He has already passed 5 wine certification exams in 2021, and he will be expanding his knowledge in Burgundy this fall. You can bookmark his blog at www.drinkswithalexlopez.com and you can check out his work on social media by finding @drinkswithalexlopez on Instagram. Recorded April 2, 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Strategies for Business Leaders on Georgia Podcast Zach Hoffmeister Recent Robinson College of Business MBA graduate Zach Hoffmeister has enjoyed significant financial success buying and selling cryptocurrency. In 2018 he co-authored a book with John Granofsky and Tim Suggs called The Millionaire Millennials, a beginner's guide to investing in cryptocurrency. This book highlights two Georgia State grads' oft-suspenseful stories of their pitfalls and glory in cryptocurrency investment. Zach's story has been featured in several Georgia State University publications, and he has been a guest on numerous podcasts and panels discussing the future of cryptocurrency.     Topics to Discuss: Bitcoin Blockchain technology Cryptocurrency markets Web Site / Social Media Links: https://www.millionairemillennial.life https://twitter.com/MMsCrypto https://www.instagram.com/mmscrypto https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngranofsky John Granofsky John Granofsky obtained his MBA degree from Robinson College of Business in 2017, and began trading cryptocurrencies that same year. John worked alongside Zach Hoffmeister in developing investment strategies that they would later outline in The Millionaire Millennials, a book they co-authored and published with mutual friend Tim Suggs. John has been a guest on several cryptocurrency-related podcasts and has attended numerous cryptocurrency conferences around the country over the past year. Topics to Discuss: Bitcoin Blockchain technology Cryptocurrency markets Web Site / Social Media Links: https://www.millionairemillennial.life https://twitter.com/MMsCrypto https://www.instagram.com/mmscrypto https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngranofsky Roop Singh Intuit Factory Technology Strategist | Blockchain Educator | TEDx Speaker | Turban Collector Roop is founder and principal at Intuit Factory, a Blockchain business strategy consulting firm. Hes also a co-founder of a stealth product startup in the Blockchain identity space. Roop gave a TEDx talk in March 2019 on Who owns your digital identity? As a public speaker, Roop helps audiences understand the potential, impacts, pitfalls, and risks, guiding the evolution of business and society into a Blockchain driven world. As a trainer and a coach, Roop designs and delivers seminars, workshops, and trainings for Fortune 100 and Global 2000 clients. He has also featured as a guest speaker and invited panelist at Harvard University, Emory University, and others. Prior to delving into the Blockchain space, Roop was a business transformation leader with 14 years of experience driving change at the intersection of business and technology. As a techno-strategist, his expertise includes business process transformation, business architecture, customer experience management, and aligning strategy and operational process excellence. His professional experience spans leading corporations like IHG, AT&T, Home Depot, SecureWorks, Cox Enterprises as well as multilateral UN programs, non-profits, and startups. Roop was elected to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in 2008-2010 and also served as co-chair of its Trade committee. He was also invited to join the Executive Team of TiE Atlanta, the Top 5 chapter of a global entrepreneur development network, and was instrumental in establishing and leading its TMT (Telecom, Media and Technologies) Special Interest Group. He has also served on the Advisory Board of the Process Excellence Network (PEX), a community of process professionals and business leaders promoting process and operational excellence in the industry. Roop is a Certified Process Professional (CPP)- Master with the BP Group, focusing on Outside-In Customer Experience Management. He has an Advanced Business Certificate in Business Process Management from the Objects Management Group. He also holds a certificate from Harvards HBX program.

In another novel example of emergent leadership, soon after joining Texas Emerging Leaders as a Founding & Business Member, Caitlin started participating in the Transformational Leadership Program Steering Committee. Upon her involvement in the planning process and multiple discussions with the Founders about their vision for the program, she emerged to the Education Officer of Texas Emerging Leaders with the responsibility to create, design, implement, and execute the curriculum and programming of the Transformational Leadership Program in collaboration with TEL's leadership team.Caitlin is the owner of DRC Development which offers a holistic approach to coaching and consulting with a variety of services for individuals and organizations. As a Development Coach & Consultant, Organizational Leader, Physical Therapist, and Dance Instructor, Dr. C works to empower others. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, she has served the rural and under-resourced communities of Central Texas for over a decade, and has provided development support for individuals and organizations throughout the Country and around the world. She is working to make the world a kinder and more equitable place by improving the accessibility of development opportunities with creativity and compassion.In addition to her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Dr. Walker holds certifications in Life and Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Learning and Development, and Diversity and Inclusion. She is also currently completing her Master of Business (MBA) and a Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology.Her CV is as follows:EducationDoctor of Physical Therapy, Texas State UniversityBachelor of Arts in history with a minor in biology, Texas State UniversityAcademy for Healthcare Management & Leadership, Johns Hopkins UniversityMaster of Business Administration candidate, Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiNon-Clinical CertificationsCertified Coach Practitioner (Life and Executive Coaching), Certified Coaches Federation Certified Learning & Development Specialist, Academy to Innovate HRCertified HR Organizational Development Practitioner, Academy to Innovate HRCertified Talent Acquisition Specialist, Academy to Innovate HRCertified Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Academy to Innovate HRCertified Neurodiversity Professional, International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education StandardsClinical License & CertificationsLicensed Physical Therapist, Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association Certified in Dry Needling, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Certified in LSVT BIG, LSVT GlobalCourse Certificates  Creating Leadership Development Programs, Association for Talent DevelopmentRemoving Barriers to Change, University of PennsylvaniaLearn more at DRC Development.com & Texas Emerging Leaders.com.Featuring:Dr. Caitlin C. Walker, Education Officer & Owner of DRC Development, LLCSean Christian, Podcast OfficerChris Sanger, President & CCOTo join our team.  Go here!Disclaimer: The comments herein are considered to be the personal comments of the speakers and not to be mistaken for advice in any way. Copyright 2021 Sanger Syndicate LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Televisionation: Friday Fireside features Rick Howe, The iTV Doctor, in conversation with prominent figures from the advanced-TV/video industry.This week's Friday Fireside guest is Courtney Miller, Creative Executive for the newly formed production venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP, the purpose of which is to develop and produce scripted, unscripted and documentary content for linear television networks and streaming platforms. The partnership will focus on producing premium content that expands the number of diverse voices contributing to an ever-evolving society, and by telling inclusive stories that increase the visibility and impact of Black artists in a growing media landscape.Courtney gives an inspiring description of her career (to date!) in the television industry, and provides some very personal guidance on the future of television. Friday Fireside host Rick Howe first met Courtney in 2014, when he coached a team of NYU Stern School of Business MBA candidates for Craig Leddy's Interactive Launch Competition. As we say in the interview, watch out: pretty soon Courtney Miller is “going to be running the joint!”

Can we bypass the genetic lottery and make our children faster, stronger, smarter? What would parents be willing to pay? And what would the cost be to society? In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn is joined by fellow futurist Craig Wing to talk about genetic engineering. They discuss the powers of CRISPR, “designer babies”, the difference between genetic therapy and genetic enhancement, the possibility of genetic supermarkets and the increased stratification of society. The Future Starts Now: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Starts-Now-Insights-Technology/dp/1472981502 --- Bronwyn Williams is a futurist, economist, trend analyst and host of The Small Print. Her day job as a partner at Flux Trends involves helping business leaders to use foresight to design the future they want to live and work in. You may have seen her talking about Transhumanism or Tikok on Carte Blanche, or heard her talking about trends on 702 or CNBC Africa where she is a regular expert commentator. When she's not talking to brands and businesses about the future, you will probably find her curled up somewhere with a (preferably paperback) book. She tweets at @bronwynwilliams. Twitter: https://twitter.com/bronwynwilliams Flux Trends: https://www.fluxtrends.com/future-flux/futurist-in-residence/ Website: https://whatthefuturenow.com/ --- Craig Wing holds dual Master's degrees in Engineering (Electrical and Usability, University of Witwatersrand) and Business (MBA, Babson College) and completing a PhD in Futures Thinking (University of Johannesburg). Some of his areas of expertise include emergent technology (AI, blockchain, Quantum, CRISPR), business model innovation, company culture and New World of Work. Across Africa, he's spoken at length on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the preparedness of the African continent and was a TEDx speaker in 2011. Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingnuts123 Website: https://www.craigwing.com/about-craig-wing-futurist-speaker.html --- Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u46Mdy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discourse-za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discourseza/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/discourseza  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discourseza/   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2V5ckEM Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2UILooX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vlBwaG RSS feed: https://bit.ly/2VwsTsy   Intro Animation by Cath Theo - https://www.instagram.com/Cuz_Im_Cath/

About This Episode: Don Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller “Building a StoryBrand.” His most recent book, “Business Made Simple.” (January 19, 2021/HarperCollins Leadership), debuted at #1 on Publishers Weekly's Top Trade Paper Frontlist, #1 on Amazon's Leadership Training category, and #2 on the Wall Street Journal's Nonfiction Combined List. Find out more about Donald at: More info about Donald - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Miller_(author) Twitter - https://twitter.com/donaldmiller Instagram - https://instagram.com/donmilleris Facebook - https://facebook.com/donaldmillerwords Business made simple - https://www.businessmadesimple.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/868 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Don Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller “Building a StoryBrand.” His most recent book, “Business Made Simple.” (January 19, 2021/HarperCollins Leadership), debuted at #1 on Publishers Weekly's Top Trade Paper Frontlist, #1 on Amazon's Leadership Training category, and #2 on the Wall Street Journal's Nonfiction Combined List. Find out more about Donald at: More info about Donald - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Miller_(author) Twitter - https://twitter.com/donaldmiller Instagram - https://instagram.com/donmilleris Facebook - https://facebook.com/donaldmillerwords Business made simple - https://www.businessmadesimple.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/868 Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

Today's podcast was recorded at the Women in Business MBA Student Council event held on International Women's Day. Joining us on the panel were Professor Fiona Devine OBE, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School, Damaris Albarran, Chair of Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board and former Vice President at Bank of New York Mellon, Katie Clinton, a member of Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board and Partner at KPMG UK and Head of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance, and Jennifer Halliday, also a member of Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board Finance Director, CF Industries UK and USA. They answered questions from facilitator Tania Rahman, MBA Class of 2022 and VP of ESG & Community about how they ‘choose to challenge' – the theme of this year's international women's day.

Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer share the talk with the MBA students from MIT Sloan School of Business about how we have changed our careers. Thanks to Roberta Oshiobugie and Varum Kumar for the invitation - and thank you for joining us! Series presenters: Ina Kjaer and Maggie Brereton, co-founders of EOS Deal Advisory.http://www.eos-dealadvisory.co.uk

LaTonya E. Clark is a Senior Program Manager in the Chief Operating Office (COO) Executive Office at Fannie Mae in Washington, DC, were she manages and facilitates strategic projects and initiatives to support the COO senior leadership team and corporate shared service functions in executing the organizations unified digital transformation strategy. She received both her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), concentration in International Business/Marketing degree from Howard University. LaTonya's professional strengths and expertise include advocating and advancing business initiatives from strategy development through execution in dynamic, cross functional environments in both private sector and federal government organizations. Her specialties include public policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational design. Just as LaTonya is committed to her professional career, she is just as passionate and committed about her volunteer and philanthropic service to the Washington, DC community. Her volunteer and leadership experience with the arts, women and girls, literacy, and global issues and trends continues to make an impact to the organizations she supports. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter; The Links, Inc. Capital City (DC) Chapter; The Washington, DC Carats; The Junior League of Washington; 19th St. Baptist Church; Commissioner, DC Commission for Women in the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives; and Ambassador/Founding Member- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. As a 20 year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., LaTonya has served in a variety of leadership positions including Membership Chair (Alpha Chapter); Co-Chair of the 6th and 7th annual signature Xi Omega Chapter Women and Girls Conference, Chairwoman of the North Atlantic Region Cluster I Leadership Conference; and two terms as the Treasurer of the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation. Over the course of her 11 years of membership in The Junior League of Washington, she proudly accepted the call to leadership by serving as the Chair of Special Events, Assistant Council Director for Ways and Means, and two terms on the Nominating Committee. In June 2018, LaTonya was inducted as a Links, Inc. Scott Hawkins Leadership Institute Fellow, Cohort VIII. This highly selective leadership program selects only 47 women across the country, all under the age of 40, who will experience enhanced programming and leadership development. LaTonya has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to service by the Howard University School of Business MBA of the Year Award (2019); Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Presidents Award (2016); Deloitte Consulting Federal Practice Applause Award (2013, 2015); The Junior League of Washington Chair Extraordinaire Award (2013); Howard University School of Business Top 40 Under 40 Emerging Business Leaders (2010); and National Association of Women MBAs: Women of Color Special Edition (2008). LaTonya's favorite books, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho and the “Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein continue to shape and inspire her in seeking and living in her life's passions. LaTonya is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and currently resides in Washington, DC. She enjoys tennis, cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her nephews Andrew Francis and Roger, III and niece Ava Rose. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support

Chris Weekley is the Executive Vice President at David Weekley Homes, one of the largest privately-held home building firms in the country. On this episode, they discuss the culture at DWH, Weekley's different product types in home building, the challenges and opportunities in home building, markets across the country, what 2020 presented for home builders, and what 2021 looks like. Enjoy! Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Learn more about Chris Powers and Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Connect with Chris Weekley: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-weekley-892960/ (02:13) - Chris’ Story Acton School of Business | MBA (06:41) - Growing up, was your father’s work/family separation intentional in light of running a family business? (07:36) - How is 'The Life of Meaning Class' at Acton structured? How do they get the answer out of you? (10:05) - Where did you go after you got your MBA? (12:58) - How does David Weekley Homes's approach to team culture allow it to be able to retain talent for so long? (17:15) - What is David Weekley University and how did it come about? (19:43) - What’s the application process to get into DWU? (20:34) - How many markets are you in? How do you think about moving into new markets? (23:19) - Where are the hottest markets in the country right now? (24:52) - What are the 'Encore and Imagination' projects within David Weekley Homes? (26:36) - Do you focus more on central or suburban living for 'Imagination'? (28:33) - For the active adult communities you develop, do they have to be empty nesters or are they able to have kids with them? (29:31) - What are things that the 55+ age people want in a house & community? (31:17) - Are you anticipating a trend of home-offices being built in light of COVID? (32:44) - Are the millennials buying later in life? Are they requiring different things in their builds? (34:44) - How do you think about designing communities and commuting as Uber and self-driving cars continue to become more popular? (37:20) - How do you think about the growing asset class of single-family rental? (40:55) - What are the specific differences between the single-family rentals and what you normally build? (42:22) - How do you raise money to build all these homes if you aren’t public? (44:04) - How do you think about the year following a sale with home builders having to eat a lot of costs after the fact with different warranties or finishes that arise? (47:27) - How are you thinking about the high cost of lumber? Are you hedging your bet on that? (49:50) - What are the biggest challenges that you think about on a day-to-day basis? (51:53) - Is the USA under-built or over-built? (53:01) - Is there any technology on the horizon that will have a dramatic impact on the speed of building or cost of homes? (55:01) - Is there any silver bullet to combat the increased difficulty of working with cities? (57:23) - Do you have a childhood experience that has changed the direction of your life? Boy Scouts Outward Bound Amigos De Las Americas (58:57) - What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? (1:00:16) - Are there any books that have had an impact on you? Clive Cussler - The Dirk Pitt Adventures Grit - Angela Duckworth Shoe Dog - Phil Knight Adam Grant books The Dichotomy of Leadership - Jocko Willink (1:01:37) - Chris’ Book Club w/ His Management Team The FORT with Chris Powers is produced by Straight Up Podcasts

Rick and Kent Walker (Director of the Odette School of Business MBA program in Windsor, Canada) discuss how to develop purpose.  Rick reviews with Kent his own experience and learnings with the "Triple 7" purpose development process.

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott welcomes co-hosts Laura Madajewski and Jason Moss for another episode in the Today in Manufacturing series. Today's featured guests are Jeff and Hank Picken with Beaumont Products. Jeff Picken is the Chief Executive Offer of Beaumont Products. He started at Beaumont in 2001. He has worked in several departments and positions including; Marketing, Regulatory, Research, Operations and Accounting. Prior to joining Beaumont, Jeff was a consultant in the Retail Logistics space. Hank Picken is a senior executive with proven leadership skills gained through 50 years of successful line management experience in General Management, Marketing and Finance/Accounting. He has an AB degree in Liberal Arts, a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) and he is also a CPA. He is a Vietnam Vet (US Army Infantry Captain). Hank taught both Marketing and Accounting at the AMA in New York and Austin Texas. After my service he joined Price Waterhouse where he earned his CPA and then transitioned to a Consumer Packaged Goods career with Lever Brothers, Pfizer and Colgate Palmolive. He formed Beaumont Products in 1991 and has been active there since then. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsmoss/ Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-madajewski-cpa-mba-10233113/  Connect with Hank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hank-picken-2218689/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-picken-b67909/  Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov Download the Q3 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20 AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020 WEBINAR: The Connected IoT Supply Chain: https://tinyurl.com/yym2fvcl Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ This episode was hosted by Jason Moss, Laura Madajewski, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-501.

Erayna Sargent is the Founder & CEO of Hooky Wellness. After a personal battle with burnout proved that recovery could be as hard as the condition itself, Erayna founded Hooky Wellness to be a preventative mental wellness company helping hustle culture navigate burnout. Leveraging her 15 years of experience building consumer brands across companies like Nestle and Intuit, she uniquely blends design thinking and mental wellness, providing an approachable and innovative path to real results. Hooky is the mental wellness partner for the Kelley School of Business MBA program at Indiana University and provides burnout support programming for companies like Google, P&G, Accenture and Teach for America, helping employees better understand what burnout is and how to manage it within the workplace. Erayna has an MBA from Indiana University and is a member of the Mental Wellness Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute. In this episode, Erayna shares the work that she's doing to tackle burnout and the recovery process. She details, how you can participate in hooky day and beyond and shares her recipe for wellness. Stay connected: Instagram: @HookyWellness + @Burnout_whisperer www.hookywellness.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/support

A few fun disclaimers. I am a graduate of the Kelley School of Business MBA program where Jill Long Thompson teaches. My wife is a graduate of the Master's program at the School of Public and Environmental Affaits (SPEA) where Jill also works. And yet, we did not know each other before I reached out to her about the podcast. But I did know of her because she is widely known in Indiana for a long record of distinguished public service. She served three terms in Congress representing Indiana’s fourth district. She has been a nominee of the Democratic Party for Senate and Governor. She served as the Under Secretary of Agriculture under Bill Clinton and as the CEO of the Farm Credit Administration under Barak Obama. More recently, she teaches at Indiana University and is the author of The Character of American Democracy: Preserving Our Past, Protecting Our Future.The conversation focuses on the way character and ethics are fundamental for democratic governance. We talk a bit about the ways character and ethics are important for leaders. It is interesting to hear how she believes character and ethics are not independent of public policy. The kind of character leaders have influences the policies they recommend and the performance of governance. But we also discuss the importance of character for citizens.This is an episode with practical importance and real world applications. Jill gives a few insights from her time in public service including a personal account of the Honorable John Lewis at the end of the episode. This is an important conversation for those in leadership positions in the public or private sector. Thanks to Apes of the State for permission to use their tracks "The Internet Song" and "Plate Glass Apology." You can find their music on Spotify or their Bandcamp. Thanks to Indiana University Press for my copy of The Character of American Democracy.Please visit my blog at www.democracyparadox.com. I have written 70 reviews of both classic and contemporary works of political science with an emphasis on democracy. This week I reviewed E.B. White's On Democracy. It is a great companion to reflect on the role of character in a democracy. Please visit the website and read my book reviews. And don't forget to subscribe to keep up with future episodes.

What if organizations can emulate intrapreneurship within their walls? What would that mean in terms of growth for the employee and the organization itself? We welcome Dr. Chitra Anand ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitraanand/ ) , an advisor to high growth companies, she has recently received her doctorate of business in intrapreneurship. No, that isn't a typo—What is an intrapreneur? An intrapreneur is an entrepreneur within a large, complex organization: a startup within a company. Dr. Anand explains how organizations need to embrace intrapreneurship in employees to stay agile and to promote drive within. This includes risk-taking, running experiments and micro experiments, looking for constant opportunities, and allowing the ability to have the time to try and fail. Dr. Anand is also an author and published her book in 2019, the Green House Approach ( http://chitraanand.com/greenhouse-approach/ ) , which is now a required read for the Forbes School of Business MBA program. Chitra Anand is an award-winning communications & marketing executive. With over 20 years in the technology industry, she has spent time as the head of Communications for Microsoft Canada, Director of Marketing at TELUS Corporation, and Director of Operations at Open Text. Projects she guided at Microsoft and TELUS have been awarded IABC Gold Quill Awards, Canadian Public Relations Society Awards of Excellence, the Corporate IT Hero award by the Information Technology Association of Canada, and the Business for the Arts Awards. Anand is at the forefront of an important new movement in the workplace: intrapreneurship. Intrapreneurs are the people within your organization who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, driving innovation, creative thinking, and new ideas. She is a doctoral researcher, innovation & culture change keynote speaker, professor, author, and advisor to high growth companies. Join the conversation in the Conquer Local ( https://www.conquerlocal.com/ ) Community ( https://academy.conquerlocal.com/community/ ) and keep the learning going in the Conquer Local Academy. ( https://www.conquerlocal.com/academy/ )

Guest, Jamie Monroe, owner of Easy Day Sports in Coronado - an event production company that focuses on mass participation endurance sports. Before starting Easy Day, Jamie was the Director of Special Events for Competitor Group where he oversaw a national series of triathlons, obstacle course races and a 5K running series for the NFL. He has a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) from Pepperdine University and is a veteran and former Navy SEAL. Jamie talks about how he has shifted his events to virtual and the successes it has brought to his business. Easy Day Sports website is https://easydaysports.com Presented by Attorney King Studio with KristaDoesNumbers.

The Full-Time MBA, STEM MBA, and MS Business Analytics students are in the midst of celebrating the completion of their program virtually and this episode celebrates those students. In this special episode, we get to hear from faculty that taught in the programs, students sharing their favorite memories, and staff sending their well wishes.The Terry Graduate Convocation was scheduled for May 7, and since we couldn't celebrate them in person, we are celebrating them through this podcast. More information about the rescheduled Terry Graduate Convocation can be found here.Check out the MSBA program at Georgia Analytics and the Full-Time MBA. Follow us on Instagram at Georgia Analyticsand Georgia.MBA.

This episode we are joined by J.D. Clarke - Executive Director for the Ivey MBA program at the University of Western Ontario. J.D earned his bachelors and MBA degrees from Queens and Western University respectively. From there he started his career at Queens University holding roles as Associate Director and Director of Operations in the Smith School of Business. Since then, he has held roles such as the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Chartered Professional Accountants organization and a variety of roles at the Ivey School of Business including Director, EMBA Program Services, Director, Executive Client Services and his current role as Executive Director of Masters Programs.In J.D.'s role as Executive Director of Master's Programs at Ivey Business School, he has advised hundreds of candidates as they explore and enroll in the MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA) and Master of Science in Management (MSc) programs. The Ivey Business School is one of Canada's leaders in business management education, and the second largest producer and distributor of business case studies in the world. Bloomberg Businessweek ranks Ivey first in Canada and one of the top global business schools in the key skills sought after by recruiters, including leadership skills, strategic thinking, collaboration and communication skills.We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about MBA myths & trends, unconventional career paths and even touched on value investing in the Ivey MBA program. Enjoy the show!Support the show

Episode Summary: Frustrated by the management training she was receiving as a manager and leader at fast-growing companies in the Bay Area, Sarah Milby decided she wanted to do something about it. Drawing on her experiences as an athlete, and the 1:1 performance coaching she was used to receiving in that setting, Sarah founded Valor Performance in 2017 to provide companies with a better way to train, develop, and retain their employees. During this episode of Uncovered we sit down with Sarah to learn more about the core competencies that Valor is built off of, and dive deeper into how she scaled Valor Performance into the company it is today.Uncovered in this episode:Where companies are falling behind when it comes to leadership and management trainingHow Sarah has applied Valor's principles to her own management styleWhy Boston is a great place for new startupsWhy surrounding yourself with the right people matters so muchWhat to look for in an investorList of resources mentioned in episode and suggested reading: Valor Website: https://www.valorperform.com/About Sarah: Sarah Milby is the Founder and CEO of Valor Performance, Inc. an enterprise software company that supports some of the highest performing global organizations in strategically igniting the best in every leader, manager and team.  Delivered through its high-tech, high-touch digital platform, Valor provides the skills, analytics and coaching for professionals to stay on top of their game, even under pressure.Prior to starting Valor, Sarah was an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at F-Prime Capital Partners.  She also launched Grokker's enterprise division as VP of Business Development and Partnerships, and lead health plan relationships for Castlight Health from start-up through its IPO in 2014.   Sarah has a Yale University B.A., a Harvard Kennedy School of Government MPA, and a Stanford University Graduate School of Business MBA.  While not an Olympian herself, Sarah did play varsity soccer at Yale for 4 years, and became a competitive runner, running for Greater Boston Track Club and Strava (formerly, New Balance Silicon Valley).  Sarah's experiences as a business leader and athlete gave her the inspiration and conviction to start Valor, dedicated to supporting and igniting the best in every leader, team and organization.  About: Valor: Valor Performance, Inc. is an enterprise software company that supports some of the highest performing global organizations in strategically igniting the best in every leader, manager and team.  Delivered through its high-tech, high-touch digital platform, Valor provides the skills, analytics and coaching for professionals to stay on top of their game, even under pressure.Valor is designed to close the professional training and coaching gap through a dynamic, measurable and scalable software platform. Valor's innovative digital learning and virtual coaching platform combines the latest research on human performance, leadership and mindset with the best practices of Olympic and elite athletes to support leaders in sustaining peak performance while navigating a competitive and constantly changing business environment.  

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Desi Maes As an Army Special Forces Green Beret, Army Ranger, Expert Infantryman and Demolitions Expert, Desi Maes served his country with distinction for over 20 years. As an entrepreneur, he has helped build two successful businesses following his tenure with two Fortune 500 companies.  Born in Ely, Nevada, Desi moved with his family to Colorado and was raised in Grants, New Mexico before settling in Midland, Texas, at the age of 13. His life was profoundly impacted by his experiences in the construction business during the oil field boom, where he worked for his father and lived in an RV on the job site, walking to school each day.  At 16, Desi helped his mom, Elizabeth, run the household and care for his 3 younger siblings after his parents split up. He worked many jobs, to include a cooking at numerous restaurants, doing dry wall work at apartment complexes, and also working for a local mortuary.  At the age of 19, Desi enlisted in the U.S. Army. He applied for the U.S. Army Special Forces and was one of a few dozen soldiers out of nearly 1,000 to successfully be selected to attend the Green Beret School. As a member of the 10th Special Forces Group, Desi trained police SWAT teams in numerous tactics. His unit was deployed to the Middle East during the first Gulf War and Provide Comfort. While in the Special Forces, Desi earned an associate degree and successfully completed Officer Candidate School, earning a commission as a Second Lieutenant. He would subsequently earn a bachelor’s degree and then a Masters of Business (MBA).  During his 201⁄2 years in the military, Desi served in numerous military units and functions to include but not limited to Special Forces, Infantry Platoon Leader, Light Infantry Commander, Assistant Professor of Military Science, and numerous other Operational functions. He rose to the rank of Major, and received several commendations, including two Meritorious Service Awards, five Army Accommodation Awards, three Army Achievement Medals, two National Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal. He also earned a Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, Expert Infantry Badge, Airborne Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Overseas Ribbon.  Desi traveled extensively both domestically and abroad, moving 16 times in his military career. Desi is trained in three foreign languages, including Polish, German and Spanish.  Committed to giving back to others and sharing his experiences, Desi would go on to teach business, marketing and human resources management courses as an adjunct professor at Park University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University freshman courses).  Following his retirement from the United States Military in 2005, Desi settled in Texas and served as Director of Business Operations for Austin-based Dell, Inc., responsible for numerous cross-functional business operations across North America, Asia, Canada, and Latin America. He later served as Senior Vice President for Brinks, responsible for North American customer operations.  In 2013, Desi became part owner of the Harmony Products Group, while also starting PJEN LLC and (DBA Irving Renovation and Construction). As owner of PJEN, he does high-end home renovations and construction, including rebuilding devastated homes due to fires, custom pools, fireplaces and outdoor living structures. A Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP (Project Management Professional), Desi also consults for numerous companies in the areas of change management, process optimization and call center improvement.  A disabled veteran, Desi also volunteers his time and his company’s services to remodel homes for other disabled veterans and donate dozens of turkeys and gift cards over the holidays for veterans and local store employees. He is the proud father of four children and has been with his wife, Paula Anderson, since 2004. The couple lives in the heart of North Texas in Irving, where Desi serves on the neighborhood homeowner’s association board. Website: http://www.desiforcongress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desiforcongress Twitter: @desiforcongress Instagram: @desiforcongress

Ever heard the phrase “accidental entrepreneur”? That's exactly what Chris Wallace is. He always planned to follow the corporate route, but after getting his MBA and finding a job in the corporate space, Chris realized that he would make a ton more money filling the exact same role, but as an entrepreneur with his own company. In this episode, Chris shares with us the key to ensure that your brand is consistently displayed across your business, which he's figured out from his unique experience as both a business-owner-boss and a down-in-the-trenches-employee. If you want to make sure that your front line employees are giving over the same message as your billboards and email campaigns, this episode is a must-listen!   My Guest: Chris WallaceChris is the president and co-founder of Inner View group, his third business and his most fun one yet. After selling his sales consulting coaching business inside sales, Chris built his second company, Growth Play, until he was presented with the chance to walk away and start from scratch. Inner View Group is the culmination of everything they've learned over the years, including the mistakes! Chris has a passion for taking the ideas and strategies that come from the corporate tower and helping companies bring them to life through the frontline employees and ultimately, their customers. Chris and his team help make sure that no good idea goes wasted. Chris is also an author and a teacher, has been published in outlets from Harvard Business Review, Marketing Insider, Total Retail and a whole bunch more. He also worked as an adjunct professor at Temple Fox School of Business MBA program.   Episode Highlights:04:49: The average corporate initiative reaches somewhere between 60 and 70% of its target objective, and typically that's measured in revenue. So we look at that and say, it's really not an issue of strategy, it's an issue of execution. 10:52: Estie:So when people get cable TV, what they see, depending on where they subscribe, depends on guys like you getting it to their parent providers. Chris: That's correct. Think of it as a wholesaler relationship, but rather than wholesaling widgets or something tangible, you're wholesaling cable TV channels. 14:39: Diana was a colleague of mine from when I worked in the entertainment business. She had just had a year maternity leave and wanted to get back in the workforce. And I said I'm desperate for help. And she said I'm desperate to get out of the house. And we that's when we partnered up. 21:09: We merged Inside Sales with a firm out of Chicago called Growth Play. We were not the first entrepreneurs to sell or merge our company with somebody else. And, you know, sometimes it doesn't work. The moment that Diana and I looked at each other and realized it was not going to be a long term place for us, it was sobering and disappointing. 25:38: And one of the things that I found, and this is an advantage that I think you and I both have, most entrepreneurs were never employees. I was an employee for over a decade before I went out of my own. And for an entrepreneur that's never been an employee: They don't really understand employees They don't understand the employee mindset What it means to take orders What it means to need orders 31:39: You can get somebody to know something, but knowledge doesn't force people to act. Belief causes people to act. And marketers are out there trying to build belief with their customers, but they're not building belief with the people that talk to their customers. 35:50: I just looked at the client and I said, “You are literally having the main person who's supposed to help get you clients who doesn't even believe that the thing you do works at all.” 43:57: The person who stands in front of the customer, or is on the other end of the phone, they are the face of the brand. It's not a billboard, it's not an ad, it's not a

Ever heard the phrase "accidental entrepreneur"? That's exactly what Chris Wallace is. He always planned to follow the corporate route, but after getting his MBA and finding a job in the corporate space, Chris realized that he would make a ton more money filling the exact same role, but as an entrepreneur with his own company. In this episode, Chris shares with us the key to ensure that your brand is consistently displayed across your business, which he's figured out from his unique experience as both a business-owner-boss and a down-in-the-trenches-employee. If you want to make sure that your front line employees are giving over the same message as your billboards and email campaigns, this episode is a must-listen!   My Guest: Chris WallaceChris is the president and co-founder of Inner View group, his third business and his most fun one yet. After selling his sales consulting coaching business inside sales, Chris built his second company, Growth Play, until he was presented with the chance to walk away and start from scratch. Inner View Group is the culmination of everything they've learned over the years, including the mistakes! Chris has a passion for taking the ideas and strategies that come from the corporate tower and helping companies bring them to life through the frontline employees and ultimately, their customers. Chris and his team help make sure that no good idea goes wasted. Chris is also an author and a teacher, has been published in outlets from Harvard Business Review, Marketing Insider, Total Retail and a whole bunch more. He also worked as an adjunct professor at Temple Fox School of Business MBA program.   Episode Highlights:04:49: The average corporate initiative reaches somewhere between 60 and 70% of its target objective, and typically that's measured in revenue. So we look at that and say, it's really not an issue of strategy, it's an issue of execution. 10:52: Estie:So when people get cable TV, what they see, depending on where they subscribe, depends on guys like you getting it to their parent providers. Chris: That's correct. Think of it as a wholesaler relationship, but rather than wholesaling widgets or something tangible, you're wholesaling cable TV channels. 14:39: Diana was a colleague of mine from when I worked in the entertainment business. She had just had a year maternity leave and wanted to get back in the workforce. And I said I'm desperate for help. And she said I'm desperate to get out of the house. And we that's when we partnered up. 21:09: We merged Inside Sales with a firm out of Chicago called Growth Play. We were not the first entrepreneurs to sell or merge our company with somebody else. And, you know, sometimes it doesn't work. The moment that Diana and I looked at each other and realized it was not going to be a long term place for us, it was sobering and disappointing. 25:38: And one of the things that I found, and this is an advantage that I think you and I both have, most entrepreneurs were never employees. I was an employee for over a decade before I went out of my own. And for an entrepreneur that's never been an employee: They don't really understand employees They don't understand the employee mindset What it means to take orders What it means to need orders 31:39: You can get somebody to know something, but knowledge doesn't force people to act. Belief causes people to act. And marketers are out there trying to build belief with their customers, but they're not building belief with the people that talk to their customers. 35:50: I just looked at the client and I said, "You are literally having the main person who's supposed to help get you clients who doesn't even believe that the thing you do works at all." 43:57: The person who stands in front of the customer, or is on the other end of the phone, they are the face of the brand. It's not a billboard, it's not an ad, it's not a digital... Support this podcast

In this episode, my pal Duncan Grocock discusses learning points from transitioning from his army career, MBA study benefits and key lessons from having established Cannonball Coffee. Loads of good hints and tips here! ++ apologies for the occasional signal drop-outs and rough edits. We had a few annoying technical issues! ++ Follow Cannonball Coffee at: https://instagram.com/cannonballcoffeecompany?igshid=gx0862zvzs8y

Don and Peter shared their experience performing music ecosystem audits for four cities. The 2015 Austin Music Census and their continuing studies of Charlotte, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC are more than doing a venue count. They gather the personal, qualitative stories of local life as an artist and musician in a community. They also began to take a look at what really then happens post-study with a community, including what happens with local community groups. Folks can end up swimming in different directions. They are beginning to have enough information to look across cities to compare and contrast the lives of artists. And in some cases, they have gathered up to 12 different ways that a single musician makes a living through music in this live and digitally connected age. They have great insights to share about how local makes a tremendous difference in what the superpowers are for a city. They also share how some smaller organizations and some smaller cities are making a difference and how it's more than the city -- it also is the ecosystem of the region. Guests: Don Pitts and Peter Schwarz, Co-Founders, Sound Music Cities About Sound Music Cities: Based in Austin, Texas, Sound Music Cities was born from direct experience in music-related policy, music development program implementations, and leadership of sound management initiatives. Founded by Don Pitts and Peter Schwarz in 2017, the team has extensive experience in music strategy that balances the needs of the music and nightlife industry with the needs of the community. Their growing list of clients includes WYEP Pittsburgh, The City of Pittsburgh Office of Nighttime Economy, The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, The City of Seattle Office of Film and Music, and the Government of the District of Columbia Office of Cable TV, Film, Music and Entertainment. Don Pitts: After 30 years in the music and entertainment industry, Don Pitts launched Sound Music Cities to help emerging and established music and entertainment cities find practical solutions to sound issues, and grow their music economy. Having garnered the nickname “The Sound Whisperer” from his tenure as the head of the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department’s Music and Entertainment Division where he reduced sound complaints by 70%, Don brings his experience and passion for creating vibrant music cities to Sound Music Cities and its clients. Originally from Nashville, Don has gone far and wide in the music industry, doing everything from managing bands and venues, to handling entertainment relations for Gibson Guitar, to co-founding the North American Music Cities Summit, to working in the public sector. His strategic perspective lies at the cross-section of these experiences – lending him the ability to navigate and bring together the political and industry landscapes. While with the City of Austin, Don’s leadership fueled programs to increase prosperity for musicians, music businesses and music venues – all important when building a sustainable economic engine. Don values political know-how, street-smarts and active listening skills – three things that help when beginning to connect the dots over the course of a large music ecosystem project.  Peter Schwarz:  Peter Schwarz brings almost four decades of experience as a musician and a business leader to the team. He recently completed a long-term commercial music industry plan for the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department, Music and Entertainment Division, as well as authored research studies for “The Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study” and the City of Seattle’s 2018 Music Industry Survey. He was previously for 14 years the executive-in-charge of all of Ray Benson’s holdings, including Asleep at the Wheel and Bismeaux Records. He oversaw album releases and artist management for Carolyn Wonderland, Willie and the Wheel, Raul Malo, A Ride With Bob, Texas Tornados, Wheeler Brothers, Aaron Behrens, and the 2015 GRAMMY-winner Still The King. Earlier experience includes festival coordination, arts programming, album producing, touring musician and composer (as a member and manager of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys), protégé of master Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa, and longtime musical collaborator with his father, Tracy Schwarz, of The New Lost City Ramblers. Schwarz is a graduate of Harvard College (BA) and the McCombs School of Business (MBA). Website: Sound Music Cities ATX Music Census and Needs Assessment Survey (2015) Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study (2018) Charlotte Music Ecosystem Study (2019) LinkedIn: Don and Peter Twitter @schwarzy

Rise up my friends, it is time for a new day. A day filled with opportunity. One where your own self acceptance—understanding and being fine with who you are, can be linked to a sense of adventure, leadership skills, and the ability to shape your life the way you want.  Have you ever asked yourself, what is “unexpected” about me? What is it that people would never assumeabout you? How do you break stereotypes? Or, more importantly, are you ready to break stereotypes?  Our guest today is on a mission. She is an unexpected body-builder. She is also an author, attorney, entrepreneur, and a woman with aninspiring mission to help others rise up.  Raye Mitchell is the founder of the New Reality Foundation, Inc., and CEO at the Winning Edge Institute Inc.  Mitchell is a member of the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund network providing legal support for women and girls affected by harassment. Mitchell has received national acclaim for her work mentoring women and girls of color to beat the odds and excel as leaders.   Mitchell is a graduate of Harvard Law School, the University of Southern California (USC), the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy (B.S.) and the USC Marshall School of Business (MBA).  She is a native of Los Angeles, California.     

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business MBA in Sport Management program is among the top 20 postgraduate sports business programs in the world, according to the latest rankings from SportBusiness. The program was ranked #17 out of 40 graduate-level programs listed in the worldwide rankings (chosen from 80 programs that submitted applications). FAU’s program ranked third among Florida universities and #14 in the U.S. FAU also finished seventh in the “Graduate’s Choice” category.Support the show (https://business.fau.edu/giving/)

In dieser Episode reden wir über das neue multi-product Update von Merch by Amazon. Was halten wir davon und wird es den Prozess für immer verändern? Des Weiteren verraten wir Dir die größten Fehler, die wir in unserem Business gemacht haben. Wir geben Dir einen exklusiven Einblick in unsere Probleme und wie wir heute an den Start eines Businesses gehen würden. Unser „Optimier Dein Leben Podcast“ bespricht Online Marketing Strategien und alles rund ums Unternehmertum. Wir sprechen als zwei erfolgreiche Online Unternehmer über unsere Projekte und geben vor allem praktische Tipps, mit denen auch Du anfangen kannst Online Geld zu verdienen. Gerade für Anfänger stellen wir Merch By Amazon als eine der einfachsten Möglichkeiten, um heutzutage Geld im Internet zu verdienen, vor. Mit vielen Praktischen Tipps und Strategien versuchen wir echtes Wissen zu vermitteln, damit auch Du Dein erstes Geld im Internet verdienen kannst. ► Zur Merch Automat Software: http://www.merchautomat.de ► Zur Merch by Amazon Deutschland Facebook Gruppe: http://www.facebook.com/groups/1953372168290661/ ► Zur Amazing Merch Academy: http://www.amazingmerchacademy.de ► Weitere Infos zur Episode: http://www.optimierdeinleben.de/podcast-29/

Nick Jensen '11 is Community & Experience Strategist at New York University's Office of Student UX, Technology, & Engagement, where he drives strategic innovation in improving the student experience. He received his degree in Sociology from the NYU College of Arts and Science in 2011. As an undergrad at NYU, he served as an RA in Founders Hall and worked as an Admissions Ambassador. Nick is also on the teaching staff of NYU's popular course The Science of Happiness and is an active leader in the NYU Alumni Association, College Alumni Association, and the NYU LGBTQ Alumni Network. Guido Ditto '11 is Senior Director of Creative Strategy at New York University, where he leads marketing, brand, and communications strategy and serves as a creative advisor to senior leadership. He is a graduate of the NYU College of Arts and Science (BA '11) and Stern School of Business (MBA '18). As an undergrad at NYU, he served as an RA in Founders Hall and worked on the staff of the Washington Square News. Both share their insights into how to engage students on college campuses and navigating the transition after college... back to their alma mater.

Topic: Most companies strive to be high-performing organizations – the equivalent of having “six-pack abs”.  But getting fit takes a lot of dedication and hard work – and unfortunately, most companies just have “ab”.  In this episode of The Outliers Inn, Jim will share with us his experiences in trying to help companies become leaner and meaner; the challenges companies face, the challenges he has faced, how they were overcome (or not), what has worked, what has not worked, and the perils and pitfalls to recognize and avoid. Hosts: Joseph Paris, Founder of the OpEx Society & The XONITEK Group of Companies Benjamin Taylor,  Managing Partner of RedQuadrant. Guests: James Morales  More about James on LinkedIn   About James: Jim Morales “Can go from the street corner to the corner office and be fluent in both.”  He has over 20 years of experience working for well-known companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Volvo, Sony, Sysco and Burger King.  His unique combination of Strategy, Finance, IT, Project Management and Organizational Design experience gives him the ability to look at an organization holistically and turn vision into action.  He recently married, father of 12yo boy-girl twins. Lives in South Florida with family and Chihuahua. Education: Columbia University, New York City - B.S; Computer Science Activities and Societies: Phi Iota Alpha Mu Chapter Founding Brother Florida International University - College of Business - MBA; Master of Science - Finance

Robert Allen graduated with his Masters Degree in Business (MBA) from Brigham Young University in 1974. He immediately began investing in real estate and became a millionaire within a few short years. Then, he began to teach his unique investing strategies in popular real estate seminars nationwide and has been active in the real estate and wealth education industry for over 40 years. He is the author or co-author of some of the most influential financial books of all time including the New York Times mega-bestsellers Creating Wealth, Nothing Down, Multiple Streams of Income and The One Minute Millionaire. Combined, his 11 books have sold over 4,000,000 million copies and have spent almost 100 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list. His latest book is co-authored with his son Aaron. It's entitled The Four Maps of Happy, Successful People.  Through the past 40 years, MILLIONS of people have attended his live seminars and his graduates have earned BILLIONS in profits by following his financial advice. Today there are literally thousands of millionaires and multi-millionaires worldwide who attribute their success to Mr. Allen's systems and strategies. Empowered by his philosophy of the Enlightened Entrepreneur, his students have generously contributed over 50 million dollars to their favorite churches, causes and charities. What you'll learn about in this episode: Bob's seminar that helped get Ron started in the real estate business in the 80's The story behind how Bob became successful One thing that wipes out people's wealth How you can get a copy of Bob's book about getting out of the unemployment line Generating multiple streams of income What Bob believes are the best streams of income How to determine if a stream of income fits the “money tree” formula An explanation of the money tree formula and real estate The reason real estate can yield a lot of money Reasons some businesses die but real estate stays alive Why Bob has lost money in the past and how he avoids it now Learning from your past mistakes How to make sure a recession doesn't happen in your house Why multiple streams of income balance your ups and downs An example of a great leader in history who did great things despite adversity The million dollar mistake Bob made early on Letting the market tell you what it wants How giving more can actually help you make more Why you should always give back Resources: TheMentorPodcast.com/Challenge Get Ron's Free Book and Audio Here Get Ron's $1 Offer Here

Interview with Michigan Ross’ Soojin Kwon and Diana Economy [Show Summary] Soojin Kwon, Managing Director of the Fulltime MBA Program, and Diana Economy, Director of Fulltime Admissions at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, share a wealth of information about the Ross MBA program, admissions process, and how you can be admitted. In recent years Ross has increasingly focused on action-based learning, having students work in teams to solve real business problems for both local and international organizations. It’s no surprise, then, that in the application they are evaluating applicants on how they will thrive in environments such as this – from self-awareness to empathy to the ability to work with a team to arrive at the most equitable solution. Listen in for all you need to know to arm yourself for success at Michigan Ross! Michigan Ross MBA: It’s about REAL, Clear, and Teamwork [Show Notes] Both Soojin Kwon, and Diana Economy are returning guests to AST. I’m thrilled to have them back so that we can learn more about the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business MBA program. For those listeners who aren’t that familiar with Ross’ program, can you give an overview of it, focusing on its differentiators? [1:21] Soojin: There are three we like to highlight. You learn best by doing and there isn’t a better place to get your MBA than Michigan Ross. Our portfolio of action-based learning opportunities is second to none. In addition to MAP (more on this later) we have a whole portfolio of subjects that people can do under the umbrella of REAL – Ross Experiences in Action Learning. Go Blue Go Anywhere – that is our mantra. If you come here you can go anywhere – geographically, industry-wise, career-wise. Everything is your opportunity having the Michigan brand and network behind you. Ann Arbor provides the opportunity to be part of a tight-knit community. More than 90% of students come from outside of Michigan so they don’t have a pre-existing network, so the focus of their experience is their MBA and their classmates. Ross appointed a new dean, Dean Scott DaRue approximately two years ago. He believes that MBA students should experience four things while in b-school: Start, Advise, Lead, and Invest in real-world businesses. He proudly announced at the AIGAC conference in June that Ross students in this year’s entering class will be able to perform all four functions. When do Ross students do all that? [3:10] Soojin: Some of those things are co-curricular experiences. Some are through coursework like MAP, which I’ll talk about in a second, but some of them are parallel to the academic experience. For Start, they can get seed money for startups from our Dare to Dream grant money funded through our Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. They can get advisory support for their startup ideas through our entrepreneurs in residence program, and they can learn how to start a business through our business development seminars. Students can do all these things at any time during their MBA program. For Advise, all MBA 1s in the last quarter of their first year do MAP (Multidisciplinary Action Project), which are projects that can be anywhere around the world and in any industry, working on business challenges that existing organizations have that students help solve over seven weeks fulltime. For Invest, students can help manage one of our seven student-led investment funds that total over $10M in assets, ranging from social venture to early seed to commercialization to real estate. There’s a real wide range that students can become involved in outside of their classes with advisors in each area. The new element is Lead, which is through our Living Business Learning Experience, and the students can do this in their second year. It puts students in an existing business unit of a company like Shinola or Ford, and they work through the semester on some aspect of their business.

Naomi Bareket is an international speaker and dynamic seminar leader on the topics of MIND POWER INTO SUCCESS.  Naomi is a master strategist on how to SPARK your PROFESSIONAL and PERSONAL life, reclaim your enthusiasm and PROSPER!  NAOMI has a master degree in Business (MBA), She has been certified by John Maxwell as a Leadership … Continue reading Naomi Bareket: SPARK your PROFESSIONAL and PERSONAL life, reclaim your enthusiasm and PROSPER! →

TODAY’S TOPIC: Another Successful Career Transition from the Gridiron w/special guest Jeremy Stewart Hosted By: Dominique J. Henderson, Sr., CFP® (Send me an   email) Get Alerts at:  Link to Show Episode (For mobile users) I recently shared the mic with Jeremy Stewart–former NFL pro, Stanford alum and Wharton School of Business MBA candidate student on the Experiencing Financial Contentment.   We talked about…   about his NFL playing days, his love for finance, and how he became exposed to the world of business; Jeremy also shares his perspective on what it takes to make it in the NFL for any aspiring young athletes.

There are certain principles that, once applied, can cause massive growth within a business. Barb Cutillo, co-founder of Stonegate Mortgage, shares the principles that grew her business exponentially during one of the most volatile times in the United States. ---- Do you have a question? Looking to get help on a business decision? Know a great guest for our show? Email roipod@iupui.edu so we can help your organization make better business decisions. ---- Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/3m2G6D5 ---- Show Notes: Shane: What's going on everyone! Welcome to another episode of The ROI Podcast Presented by The Kelley School of Business on the IUPUI Campus in downtown Indianapolis. We are continuing on with our CEO series and today we're going to talk to someone who, in the midst of a time when businesses were shutting down faster than they could blink, built a powerful company that continues to prosper. We're talking about Barb Cutillo, a Kelley School of Business MBA and co-founder of Stonegate – a mortgage business that thrived while others had to close their doors… But before we get into that, let's take you back to 2007… (Clock ticking sounds) Shane: It was the end of 2007 and the clock was ticking… 2008 and half of 2009 would be one of the worst recessions in United States history… Businesses were closing, people were losing their jobs, their homes, and their entire lives… The economy crashed. (Economic crash soundbite compilation) Barb: It was challenging because there was an online website that was like an implosion meter that showed all the companies going out of business! Shane: Barb Cutillo, who built their entire business on home loans, remembers it well. Barb: The market was imploding, home values were dropping, it was scary for a lot of people because they were losing jobs and unable to make mortgage payments. Shane: So what a time to have a new business in the mortgage world. If you look at the circumstances, you could really say the odds were against Stonegate. But when the economy is down, and most other businesses are, too – that's when Barb saw an opportunity to grow. Barb: We had a couple great things on our side, which was we had lenders that worked with us to keep our access to funds available, so they didn't shut us down - they knew that the loans we were underwriting were quality, so they believed in us, and now we had an opportunity to recruit good salespeople because a lot of them had been let go, and good back-office people. Barb: When the market was down, we were actually hiring, and these people were now available to us to grow our business!  Shane: And Barb says if it weren't for that recession we felt here in the United States – Stonegate wouldn't have grown to the level it did. So that makes you wonder – how? How did they thrive in such a tough economic time? And how can you push you or your company to the point where you can grow, when others are stagnant? Barb: It is a daunting situation and I've counseled and mentored several companies. We lived it at Stonegate and now that I'm on the other side - an investor, coach, and mentor – I've seen a lot of companies struggle with this: how do you get in front of the right people, how do you grow your business? The mortgage product itself was something that there was demand for, so it's a little bit different than a brand new app or widget. But then again, there's a lot more competition because people can get mortgaged everywhere! Shane: So that' a strong tip for anyone in business… Ask yourself: Who is the exact kind of person your product or service would benefit? Create a customer avatar – and make it very detailed about the ideal customer. Second: figure out how you can scale your business with this particular demographic or demographics. But for Barb's industry – she was in what some would call a red ocean, or a saturated market because there are so many mortgage companies. Barb: Exactly, it is. You have to differentiate yourself, and I think it comes down to, and I hate to say this, but you have to spend money to make money. We had to hire a few key, manager-type salespeople that had contacts - even the executives at our company had to sell our services. We had to be able to sell ourselves first – if we can't sell ourselves and what we're providing to a few, key employees and customers. We also gave equity – I know a lot of CEOs of small companies are afraid to give away any equity, but you know what, if you really want people on your team, you're going to have to give a little bit to get more. We always had that philosophy of you'd rather have a little bit of a lot than a lot of a little. Shane: So hiring the right people is obviously critical, and Barb will be the first to tell you that was instrumental in Stonegate's success. Barb: In order to attract those great, talented people that you need on your team, we felt like we needed to promote culture. Sure, we could say, “Here's your offer, x number of dollars” but dollars aren't necessarily all that drive people anymore – it's about culture, the whole package. When we made offers to people to come on board, I came right out and said, “I'm not just giving you a paycheck, this is a place for you to learn, grow, and give back”. Barb: We knew people were important and that was what was going to take us to the next level. We had once-a-month Friday gatherings for people to come at4 pm and have a beer in the training room, we always had company picnics, tried to have holiday gatherings at the larger locations, etc. In our handbook, from day one, our PTO policy had a section at the very end that talks about our “compassionate PTO policy” – if your co-worker had a sick parent, and they needed extra time, you could donate some PTO to them! Shane: Creating a company culture that could weather any storm that may arise in the marketplace was key, Barb says. From letting her employees work from home at times, to allowing them to donate their PTO to other employees – it was a culture that everyone felt connected in and also made them feel invested in the company's success. Now, this final strategy that Barb shared was incredible – and it was implemented after an employer survey that came back with some negative feedback about some of the managers. Barb: Rather than firing a bunch of people and pointing fingers, what can we do about this, and what needs to be done? A lot of these people that were put in management positions, frankly, weren't ready or trained – they didn't have the knowledge! We thought about putting together a management training program so we can have a little boot camp to bring people to speed, level the playing field for our managers and supervisors, and see what happens. I was in charge of the HR area, so myself, my HR Director, and Training & Development guy sat together and sketched out what they would look like. We didn't recreate the wheel, we took on Covey principles, used some of the Disney best practices, and we put together a management training package with follow-up coaching, mentoring, and with outside people. We ran a group of 100 managers or so through it in the course of a year, and the impact that had on the organization was enormous. Employee engagement scores went up by 30% in one year because people were excited to go to work again – they knew what the goals of the company were, they loved their managers, the managers listened to them and met with them on a regular basis. If you think about it, how come that wasn't happening? But people didn't know about it - once they know, then they do better.  (Closing Music) Shane: Provide the support, training and LISTEN to your audience. Whether that's your customers or your own employees. These strategies allowed Stonegate Mortgage to grow into the multi-million dollar company it is today. And here's one final thought for you: (The ROI Podcast Music) Shane: If you're in business, the principles that Barb shared with us is a winning formula for growth and success. It all comes down to treating your employees right, which carries over in how they treat your customers. It's a chain reaction of respect – and when consistently implemented – you'll be amazed at what your team can accomplish. And that's going to do it for episode 40 of The ROI Podcast. A big shout out to Barb Cutillo for sharing her insight. Now go out there and implement! But before you do, head over to Itunes and Subscribe and Leave a review to The ROI Podcast. Let us know what you think – that helps us out in a major way. Other than that – we'll be back here next week with another CEO series episode!

The best ideas for making a positive difference comes from being an astute observer with a keen understanding of what goes on around us. By being Self Aware, Socially in-tune. Serving both Public and Private Sectors while teaching both the Governmental Management Programs alongside a Business MBA presented me with an interesting observation over my 18-years of Educator-Practitioner Career. I observed that the Government Sector needed quite a bit of financial process and technology help to build a more robust organizations that embodies accountability and stewardship at a low cost while students in the MBA program needed work skills to apply the concepts learned in class. Tune in to learn about the strategic blue-print I developed to help my students over the years and volunteer my time as the Professor and Trusted Advisor managing the Project to help shape our shared accountability.

When Puerto Rico assembled a sensible tax-incentive-in return-for-jobs-program a talented Puerto Rican attorney, CPA, CEO and entrepreneur was called in to set up everything right. The loss of the 936 system that had boosted education, research, and employment through a thriving pharmaceutical cluster was a heavy blow to good paying jobs in Puerto Rico. As Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico he has brought in over a thousand of the brightest business minds from the greatest 1st world service economy — The United States of America. The Secretary’s vast management experience began early in the family furniture manufacturing business. This has been followed with executive positions as President of the Economic Development Bank of Puerto Rico, CEO of both Marvel and Bohio International as well as Board seats in W Holdings, Assurant of Puerto Rico, and the Government Development Bank. I am privileged to present one of our very own; distinguished Magna Cum Laude UPR business and law school alumni; The Honorable Secretary Alberto Bacó Bagué.

Keith Bulluck (kbull53) is a retired NFL football player turned startup entrepreneur. Keith is a former NFL All Pro with the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Titans 30th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft after attending Syracuse University. Keith was a leader on the defense for the Titans, leading the team in tackles for 5 seasons. He played his undergrad seasons at Syracuse and was their MVP his final seasons in 1999.    After Keith retired he kept investing in himself and in 2014 he got his Masters in Business (MBA) at the George Washington University School of Business.   Please Review our podcast on iTunes, it really helps us get discovered in iTunes by new listeners. :) Click HERE to review our podcast.....AND to buy The Influencer Economy Book Click Here.   Growing up Keith never met his father, his mother was in an abusive relationship, and he ended up spending 6 years living with a foster care family in New York. Years later has gone to raise thousands of dollars on an annual basis to benefit children in foster care as well as underprivileged children. We talk in detail how being adopted shaped his life and how he gives back as a graduate for foster care now.   Keith is now a Managing Partner at Transition Sports & Entertainment, a sports media marketing and business company.    What you'll learn from former all-pro Keith Bulluck in Ep. 90:  Life After NFL Football, Leading on the Field, and Giving Back with Keith Bulluck What do NFL players miss after they retire from playing in the NFL? What was it like competing every week in the NFL? How does an NFL player transition into retirement after their career? How did Keith Bulluck lead his teammates on the field? How does Keith lead his business team mates off the field in deals now? How did Keith become a startup entrepreneur? How does Keith Bulluck prepare for his day? Keith's website: http://kbulluck.com/   Follow Keith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kbull53  

Meet some of our MBA students and staff! View the recording of our virtual information session held on April 19, 2016, to learn how you can take your career to the next level with a Zicklin MBA.

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Do you know how to solve a problem that has no precedent? Kelly Wilson, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon's  Tepper School of Business, shares with Darren how Tepper equips its students to do this through a mastery of analytics, year-round leadership development program, and one-on-one attention with professors. Kelly and Darren also talk in depth about Tepper's admissions process, how to prepare for Tepper's behavioral interviews, and the school's extensive career services. About Our Guest Kelly Wilson is Executive Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. Before joining Tepper in 2012, Kelly worked as an Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions for Georgetown McDonough School of Business and Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business. Kelly got her MBA from George Mason University and Masters of Management of Information Systems from Katz. Program Highlights (2:51), Admissions (16:46), Financing (30:37), Careers (33:01) Go to http://www.touchmba.com/carnegie-mellon-tepper-mba-admissions-interview for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business MBA program.  

Do you know how to solve a problem that has no precedent? Kelly Wilson, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon's  Tepper School of Business, shares with Darren how Tepper equips its students to do this through a mastery of analytics, year-round leadership development program, and one-on-one attention with professors. Kelly and Darren also talk in depth about Tepper's admissions process, how to prepare for Tepper's behavioral interviews, and the school's extensive career services. About Our Guest Kelly Wilson is Executive Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. Before joining Tepper in 2012, Kelly worked as an Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions for Georgetown McDonough School of Business and Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business. Kelly got her MBA from George Mason University and Masters of Management of Information Systems from Katz. Program Highlights (2:51), Admissions (16:46), Financing (30:37), Careers (33:01) Go to http://www.touchmba.com/carnegie-mellon-tepper-mba-admissions-interview for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business MBA program.  

Darren speaks with Julee Conrad, Assistant Director of MBA Admissions and Recruiting at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, about Fisher's unique advantages and how to best position yourself in the admissions process.  Go to http://www.touchmba.com/ohio-state-fisher-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business MBA program.

Darren speaks with Julee Conrad, Assistant Director of MBA Admissions and Recruiting at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, about Fisher's unique advantages and how to best position yourself in the admissions process.  Go to http://www.touchmba.com/ohio-state-fisher-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business MBA program.

Looking for an intimate MBA experience but want the benefits of a large alumni network at a good cost? Get the inside scoop on what makes the Smeal MBA unique and its admissions process – straight from MBA Admissions Director Stacey Peeler. Go to http://www.touchmba.com/smeal-mba-admissions-interview for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at Penn State University's Smeal College of Business MBA program.

Looking for an intimate MBA experience but want the benefits of a large alumni network at a good cost? Get the inside scoop on what makes the Smeal MBA unique and its admissions process – straight from MBA Admissions Director Stacey Peeler. Go to http://www.touchmba.com/smeal-mba-admissions-interview for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at Penn State University's Smeal College of Business MBA program.

Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.

Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.

Angela D. Coleman is an award-winning African American Matchmaker, published author and  social entrepreneur. Ms. Coleman grew up in Newark, New Jersey. She graduated a cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and a minor in African American Studies. Ms. Coleman also earned a Nonprofit Management Certificate from Duke University in and a Masters in Business (MBA) from the University of Phoenix. africanamericanmatchmaking

Ali Hughes – CEO With a background in secondary school teaching and management in the UK, and with 10 years experience in tertiary education within New Zealand, Ali brings a wealth of managerial and education experience to her role as CEO of CORE. Ali holds a Masters in Business (MBA), is a member of the […] The post 9 WBC A world perspective, education down under in New Zealand appeared first on Remarkable Chatter.

"300 to 400 companies would come and recruit." Did you miss our recent ISB MBA Q&A? No problem! Read the excerpt below on the Indian job market for ISB MBAs and then check out the full transcript for more details. Thank you VK Menon, Senior Director of Placements at the Indian School of Business, for an insightful conversation about ISB! (P.S. We invite you to read the Q&A transcript even if you DID attend the event – an excellent review for those planning on applying to ISB!) Linda Abraham: "How does the Indian job market look for a person graduating in 2014 from ISB?" Probably a question of interest to a lot of people on the call. VK Menon: Okay. Actually, this is my personal take – but I have a very different take on this whole thing. I don’t think we should confuse the macro with the micro. That is, I’m not so concerned about how the economy is doing, or how certain sectors are doing, or how the global economy is, or whether we are in a recession, or whether we are in a buoyant mood. Yes, those are all factors. But end of the day, when you graduate out of a premium b-school like the ISB, it is what happens to you that’s important. For a small group of people, (700 is not a very large number in a collective world landscape), so in a small group it all depends on how you prepare for the job you want to join, and given that over the years the reputation that is built by premium schools is strong, and close to 300 to 400 companies would come and recruit. Your chance of getting a job which you want is high, subject to your preparations levels being strong and your commitment levels being strong. So I really don’t bother too much about the macro-environment, or how the environment might go. Wherever it goes, the war for talent will be there. Good students will get lapped up, so, those are all reality....over the last ten years I have seen various ups and downs of the economy, but always the demand for talent and the demand for the right talent, and good talent has been constant. For the complete conversation, please check out the Indian School of Business MBA transcript or listen to the audio file. For additional tips on how to ace the ISB application, visit our Indian School of Business B-School Zone. To automatically receive notices about these MBA admissions chats and other MBA admissions events, please subscribe to our MBA events list. To listen to the Q&A recordings on-the-go, please subscribe to the Accepted Admissions Podcast. //  Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best

Thank you to Hima Bindu, the Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at the Indian School of Business, for an excellent Q&A. Hima covered a wide range of topics, providing advice on all aspects of the ISB admissions process. Read the excerpt below to learn about the differences between the elite ISB program and those offered at IIMs (or Indian Institutes of Management): Linda Abraham: Jiyan asks: How does the MBA program compare with similar programs offered at IIMs? Hima Bindu: IIMs are also very good programs, and ISB is also a very good program. There is no comparison between both because it's like comparing apples to oranges. I know it's a very old saying, but that is the truth. IIMs have phenomenal achievements to them. They've been pioneers in management education. On the other hand, ISB has been a pioneer in the one year program. It is for a peer group with 3 to 8 years work experience. ISB is ideally suited for a person with between two to eight years work experience. The faculty you get at ISB is from across the world, so they get different global perspectives. The research centers at ISB also contribute a lot to making the curriculum very cutting edge. I think these are the major advantages you get at ISB, but IIMs are also good programs. You can view the full ISB transcript or listen to the audio file here. Still not sure if an MBA is right for you? Read Accepted's FREE special report, Why MBA, to help you determine if pursuing an MBA is your best move, as well as to learn how to answer the "Why MBA?" essay question that most b-schools include on their application. To automatically receive notices about these MBA admissions chats and other MBA admissions events, please subscribe to our MBA event list. To listen to the Q&A recordings on-the-go, please subscribe to the Accepted Admissions Podcast.  Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best

   Have you been trying to figure out how some MBA programs fit everything you need to know into one year instead of two? Then check out the 2012 Indian School of Business MBA Admissions Q&A with Hima Bindu and Linda Abraham. You can read the transcript and access the audio of the Q&A on our website or iTunes, to learn more about ISB’s amazing one-year program. The library at ISBTo give you a taste of the kinds of questions Hima Bindu addresses in the Q&A, here is a helpful excerpt describing the differences between ISB’s one-year MBA and the typical two-year program at most US business schools: Linda Abraham: Andrea asks, “How do you compare the one-year MBA program to the typical two-year program at US business schools?” Hima Bindu: When McKinsey formulated the ISB program ten years back, they found that the one-year program is going to be the future of the MBA. And when you look at a two-year program and you remove the term breaks, the winter breaks, the summer breaks, and the internship, it actually works out to a 15-18 month program. So all that has been done is they’ve cut out all the frills of holidays and compressed it to a one-year program. But there is actually no lack of classes or depth in the program. You get to do 720-740 contact hours in a two-year program. But as a one-year program you get to do 680, and you have the option of taking it to 720 contact hours if you do an experiential learning project or some other project, which is offered on campus. So there is really no compromise on the content of the program as such. It definitely is a rigorous program, but it saves you one year’s opportunity cost. You should keep that in mind. I am sure the students would like to add more onto this. For more in depth ISB info, check out the full transcript here. Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best //