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In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jennifer Hulvey. Jennifer is the Senior Director of Financial Aid at the Darden School of Business, and she joined the Darden team after 15 years at the University of Virginia School of Law. We talk with Jennifer about her background, what she enjoys about financial aid, ways students can learn more about the financial aid process, her advice for incoming students and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

Unlocking the Future of Smart Home Technology: Insights from Hagan Kappler, CEO of DaisyIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge welcomes Hagan Kappler, the founder and CEO of Daisy, a company on a mission to redefine smart home and small business technology services. Hagan shares how Daisy is creating a national brand in an otherwise fragmented industry—one that offers not just installation, but also consistent, long-term support.Whether you're a consumer seeking a better smart home experience or an entrepreneur interested in franchise ownership, this conversation uncovers the technology trends, business models, and growth opportunities shaping the future of connected living.Redefining Smart Home Services Through Standardization and SupportAs the smart home market continues to expand—now exceeding $30 billion in the U.S. alone—it still faces serious fragmentation. Many technology contractors are small, local operators with deep product knowledge but limited business infrastructure. Hagan Kappler launched Daisy to solve this problem by offering a platform where talented installers can operate under one cohesive, national brand with the support they need to scale.Daisy provides solutions ranging from home audio and visual systems to smart lighting, security, motorized shades, and fully integrated control panels. But what truly sets Daisy apart is their ongoing commitment to service. Unlike typical one-off installations, Daisy ensures homeowners, builders, and property managers receive continual updates, maintenance, and training—maximizing the longevity and effectiveness of their smart systems.For small business owners, Daisy's franchise model opens doors. Entrepreneurs can either start a new operation, convert an existing business, or acquire a company, all while receiving centralized support in operations, marketing, customer service, and technology. It's a win-win: customers enjoy trusted expertise, and franchisees get to grow under a brand backed by national reach.About Hagan KapplerHagan Kappler is the founder and CEO of Daisy, the first national brand in smart space installation and services. Previously, she served as CEO of Threshold Brands, leading nine service businesses across 550+ locations. Hagan has held leadership roles with ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, and Ingersoll Rand/Trane, and began her career at McKinsey & Company and Goldman Sachs. She also helped launch Starbucks Blonde Roast. Hagan holds a bachelor's in history from Williams College and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School. She lives in Newport Beach, CA with her four children.About DaisyDaisy is redefining smart home and business technology with a comprehensive, customer-first approach. By combining expert installation with long-term service, Daisy offers audio-visual, lighting, security, and automation solutions tailored to every client. Franchise partners benefit from marketing, HR, customer support, and operational tools that make running a tech business easier and more profitable. Learn more at joindaisy.com.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeVisit Daisy's WebsiteConnect with Hagan Kappler on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsHow Daisy fills a major gap in the smart home market by providing both installation and ongoing serviceThe opportunity for small business owners to scale through Daisy's national franchise modelWhy the...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by developing our courage capabilities. Jim Detert also shares how leaders can nurture a psychologically safe organizational culture, enabling and encouraging more courageous interactions and decisions at work.   Some highlights:-Why attributing courage just to historical figures can be counterproductive -The importance of being more courageous and how to develop our courage muscle-Jim Detert on the benefits of courage at work-How leaders can create a psychologically safe environment that encourages team members to speak up and contribute their best at workMentioned:-Amy Edmondson, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School and author of Fearless Organization and Creating Psychological Safety-Vanessa Bohns (Listen to Partnering Leadership conversation with Vanessa Bohns)-Gary Bolles (Listen to Partnering Leadership conversation with Gary Bolles)-Difficult Conversations by Bruce Patton, Douglas Stone, and Sheila Heen-Radical Candor by Kim Scott-Giving Voice to Values by Mary C. Gentile -The Silent Language Of Leaders by Carol GoldmanConnect with Jim Detert:Jim Detert WebsiteChoosing Courage on AmazonJim Detert on FacebookJim Detert on LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

This week, we interviewed Nathan King. Nathan is a consultant who helps leadership teams achieve powerful execution for organizational growth. After leading a healthcare services business unit from $25M to $100M in revenue at Shearwater Health, Nathan launched a consulting practice dedicated to turning strategic intent into sustained organizational outcomes.  With over two decades of experience in high-growth publicly traded and PE-backed companies, Nathan specializes in two key areas: guiding organizational transformations and helping leaders build high-performing teams through executive coaching and facilitating leadership-team development. Nathan holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and resides in Nashville, TN.

Sponsored By AdCirrus ERP, your trusted partner for cloud ERP solutions. Learn more at adcirruserp.com.Meet Vivek JoshiVivek is the founder and CEO of Entytle, a provider of Installed Base Intelligence solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers. He has extensive leadership experience in various industries, spanning diversified industrial manufacturing, healthcare, high technology and private equity. He previously was founder and CEO of LumaSense Technologies Inc., an Operating Partner at Shah Capital Partners, and Senior Vice President of Marketing for Sun Services, a $3.6 billion division of Sun Microsystems. He also served at Webvan as Vice-President of Program Operation; at GE Transportation as General Manager, Off Highway/Transit Systems; at GE Corporate as Manager of Corporate Initiatives; at Booz Allen & Hamilton as a Management Consultant; and at Johnson & Johnson in an operations role. Vivek has an M.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Mumbai.Connect with Vivek!Entytlevivek.joshi@entytle.com LinkedInAftermarket Champions PodcastLinksKirin Holdings will begin online sales of "Electric Salt Spoon", a spoon that uses electricity to enhance salty and umami tasteHighlights00:00 Fun Team Question: What's Your Career Theme Song?01:55 Introducing Our Guest: Vivek Joshi04:58 Vivek's Journey in Manufacturing08:50 The Impact of Key Mentors11:10 Why Entrepreneurship?13:03 The Importance of Aftermarket Services16:28 I Just Learned That: Fascinating Insights21:31 Addressing the Labor Crisis in Manufacturing24:49 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with the Broads!Connect with Lori on LinkedIn and visit www.keystoneclick.com for your strategic digital marketing needs! Connect with Kris on LinkedIn and visit www.genalpha.com for OEM and aftermarket digital solutions!Connect with Erin on LinkedIn!

Featuring Ayana Younge, Assistant Professor in the Leadership and Organization Behavior Area, at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 3/25/25)      

Featuring Yo-Jud Cheng, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of University of Virginia, specializing in corporate governance. (Recorded 2/13/25)

Featuring Professor Melanie Prenger, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School, U. VA. and specializes in Leadership and Change. (Recorded 2/11/25)

Since 2001, Gregory Fairchild has taught strategic management, entrepreneurship, and ethics in Darden's MBA and Executive Education programs. He has received several awards for teaching excellence at the Darden School and serves as the Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia. He joins us today to talk about his leadership in expanding UVA's presence in Northern Virginia and to celebrate the grand opening of UVA Northern Virginia.

Featuring Dwai Roy, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School and an expert on Supply Chain Diversity.       (Recorded 1/14/25)

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series. This episode features a conversation with Vice Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Professor Raj Venkatesan, Academic Directors for the LaCross Institute for Ethical AI at the Darden School of Business. We talk with Yael and Raj about their interest in AI, what attracted them to their roles with the LaCross Institute, what's happening around AI at Darden, the Institute's plans for the months ahead and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series. This episode features a conversation with Vice Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Professor Raj Venkatesan, Academic Directors for the LaCross Institute for Ethical AI at the Darden School of Business. We talk with Yael and Raj about their interest in AI, what attracted them to their roles with the LaCross Institute, what's happening around AI at Darden, the Institute's plans for the months ahead and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

Featuring Marc Johnson, Senior Associate Dean, Student Engagement, and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the Darden School at University of Virginia.     (Recorded 12/20/24)

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sherri Norman. Sherri is Assistant Dean for Student Engagement, Professional Degree Programs and Managing Director of Strategic D.C. Initiatives at the Darden School of Business. We talk with Sherri about what her team is doing to build awareness about Darden in the Washington, D.C. metro area, as well as events and programming they have planned for the months ahead. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, to 4.25-4.5 percent. But the central bank indicated it would likely slow the pace of its rate cuts in the coming year, as prices remain high. Rodney Sullivan, from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, says "the signal that the Fed is giving is that they intend to break the back of inflation and bring it down to their target rate of 2 percent". He was speaking to FRANCE 24's Kate Moody.

Today's episode explores leadership through the lens of human skills with Nathan King. As the world evolves with AI, past leaders often prioritized hard skills. However, moving forward, those who cultivate human skills—like active listening, effective delegation, and trust-building—will make a significant impact. These abilities empower leaders to achieve so much more. Nathan King is a consultant who helps leadership teams achieve powerful execution for exponential growth. After leading a healthcare services business unit from $25M to $100M in revenue over seven years at Shearwater Health, Nathan launched his consulting practice to help other leaders bridge the gap between their bold plans and actual results. Drawing from over two decades of experience in high-growth publicly traded and PE-backed companies, Nathan specializes in two key areas: guiding organizational transformations (including business unit turnarounds and post-merger integrations) and helping leadership teams implement a systematic framework for prioritization and accountability. His work typically begins with focused workshop sessions where he facilitates critical discussions about business challenges and strategic goals. He holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and resides in Nashville, TN with his wife and twin boys. Hosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis Jackson Nathan King-https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathandking/ Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/ Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.com

Featuring Raj Venkatesan, Ronald Trzcinski Professor of Business Administration and Academic Director of the Lacrosse Institute for Ethical AI at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 11/05/24)

Featuring Serena Hagerty, Assistant Professor of Business at the Darden School, University of Virginia, in the Marketing Area, working on issues of inequality. (Recorded 11/4/24)

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Bob Bruner, University Emeritus Professor, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Business Administration and Dean Emeritus of the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Bob is a giant in the field of deaning, and we're honored to have him on the show. As the former longtime Dean of one of the top business schools in the country, Bob has the experience to speak with authority about the temperament that the position demands. A dean must be tough when needed, but also possess strong emotional intelligence -- qualities that are difficult to evaluate in the search process. In this conversation, Bob brings to bear the depth of his knowledge on this tricky intangible, as he addresses:• The essential importance of clarity of purpose• The many ways to evaluate temperament• Mentorship and professional development• The art of balancing anger and leadershipLearn more about Bob Bruner.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Elevating Employee EngagementElevating employee engagement to have a more productive and committed workforce is part of every leadership or management agenda.But some people excel at it while others fall flat. Wishful thinking doesn't make it happen and in this episode we'll explore what does.What You'll Discover About Elevating Employee Engagement:* How elevating employee engagement can improve your bottom line* The three types of employee engagement* The role of empathy and self-awareness in elevating employee engagement* And much moreHost: Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is an advocate for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House.She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes, especially:Part 1: Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths vs RealityPart 2: The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work EnvironmentPart 3: Why Low Employee Engagement is Not an Employee ProblemPart 4: 5 Toxic Leadership Trends that Kill High Employee EngagementPart 5: How to Keep Positional Power From Being a Huge Achille's HeelContact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work on Amazon, in print, ebook and audio editions.

In this episode, Raj Venkatesan, a leading expert in marketing analytics and AI and the Roland Trzcinski Professor at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, delves into the intersection of AI and marketing. Raj shares his insights on blending AI with traditional marketing values, focusing on personalization, customer trust, and the ethical implications of using AI in branding. He provides actionable strategies for marketers to stay agile, build trustworthy AI models, and effectively integrate technology without compromising the human element.

ABOUT THE GUEST:Bill Gibson is a seasoned executive in the technology and supply chain industries. He earned his MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Gibson's career began in 1993 as an account executive at Manugistics, a leading supply chain software provider. Over the years, he has held significant positions, including Managing Partner at The Albermarle Group, a venture capital firm, and leadership roles at Grotech Ventures. Gibson is currently the CEO of Deposco, a cloud-based supply chain software company that offers solutions for retailers, distributors, and 3PLs. Under his leadership, Deposco has grown significantly and has been recognized multiple times, including making the Inc. 5000 list for several years. Notably, Gibson was honored as one of the Top 50 SaaS CEOs by The Software Report, highlighting his influence and success in the software as a service (SaaS) sector.HIGHLIGHTS:[00:03:00] Inception of Deposco and the gap in the market.[00:07:00] Evolution of e-commerce and 3PLs, noting how brands struggled with operational challenges.[00:19:00] The importance of real-time, cloud-based solutions for 3PLs.[00:28:00] Peak season preparation and the common pitfalls brands face during this time.[00:33:00] Importance of forward-looking planning vs. driving operations based on historical performance.QUOTES:[00:28:00] - "Mike Tyson had a quote at a point in time about ‘You got to plan until you get punched in the face,' right? It's the same at peak seasons—it's the punch in the face for everybody every year." – Bill Gibson[00:31:00] - "How do you not have your real-time fulfillment system tied into your front-end commerce system? If you can't supply the order, why are you booking the business?" – Bill Gibson[00:22:00] - "The future is about how we as practitioners make it easier, faster, and less expensive to achieve the outcomes. It's not just about the software, it's about aligning strategy and operations." – Bill Gibson[00:25:00] - "We're co-creating. It's not about the AI toolkit, it's about how we apply AI to solve real problems in commerce." – Bill Gibson[00:36:00] – “In logistics, the digital and physical sides of the business need to be joined at the hip. When they're not, you get failures that damage customer trust.” – Ninaad AcharyaFIND MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:LinkedIn: Bill GibsonWebsite: DeposcoTwitter: @Deposco 

Dave Smoley recently received a well-earned Lifetime Achievement Award (and signed Billy Idol guitar) from Workday co-founder Aneel Bhusri to recognize his 30 years of technology leadership.This week, we discussed his journey from basement to boardroom as a leader at companies like Apple, AstraZeneca, GE, Honeywell, and Flex. Dave shares unique insights about the impact of technology on the workplace and the evolving role of the CIO. Currently, he invests in and advises early-stage tech companies, leveraging his extensive expertise. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Clemson University and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia. Thanks to friends of the podcast (and PeopleReign investors) Thomas and Jason from Acadian Ventures for the introduction. In this conversation, we discuss:Dave's early fascination with computers and how it influenced his interest in computer science.His experience transitioning from programming at a bank to pursuing an MBA and the lessons learned along the way.The pivotal moment at GE that rekindled his passion for technology, leading him to combine tech with business roles.His insights on the cultural differences between GE and Apple, particularly in leadership styles and organizational structures.The role of teamwork and specialized skills in today's tech-driven industries, especially in the context of cloud computing and AI.His current ventures as an investor and advisor, including his work with companies like PeopleReign.ResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with DaveAI fun fact articleOn using gen AI to get ahead in your career

Featuring Dr. Paul Matherne, Professor Practice at the Darden School, and Professor Emeritus at the UVA School of Medicine.   (Recorded 8/28/24)  

Christine Fruehwirth almost died twice from stress-related health crises. She shares her hard-fought experience in her new book, Surviving Life's Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath, as well as in her life coaching and career counseling business to help people reach their full potential. Surviving Life's Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath discusses the four stages of living that she developed and identifies as Surviving, Stabilizing, Emerging and Thriving. She explores the distinct stages of the "survive to thrive" journey and how to apply this framework to careers, marriage, relationships and parenting. She includes what it takes to be able to move through these stages by addressing what is holding people back and the need to heal inner wounds. Christine was inspired to write Surviving Life's Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath because of her youngest son's incredible life journey the last five years, as well as wanting to share her own story in facing one challenge after another during the past decade, including losing her grandparents during the pandemic, family estrangement, significant health issues and divorce. This book includes stories and insights from individuals she has been blessed to know who can not only relate to but, in many cases, have moved through the four stages of living. "Stagnation is a risk and a choice," Christine says. Christine has had more than 20 years of career counseling and life coaching experience through her successful business, FlexCareers Consulting. Her passion has been helping stay-at-home parents return to the workplace and working parents who are looking for more balance in their lives, though she helps clients of all ages start or reinvent their careers. From 2009 to 2019, Christine worked as a Career Consultant and Instructor of a Career Management Strategy course at George Washington University, and most recently at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. During her years working in higher education, she developed an expertise in helping undergraduates of all majors recruit for and successfully obtain internships and full-time positions in the Financial Services industry. She spent a decade in that industry focused on consumer and later investment banking, working for major financial institutions including Bank of America, Capital One and Wells Fargo. Her last few years in the industry were spent at Lending Tree on the senior leadership team.​ Her perspective is unique because of her 23 years of parenting, 20 years of career and life coaching experience, and 10 years of teaching college students. Her hope for her book is to help readers achieve their full potential no matter what stage of life they are in, be in a sustainable thriving state going forward, and then directly help or motivate others on their "survive to thrive" journeys. Christine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Villanova University in 1991 and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia in 1996. Christine has earned her life and career coaching certification through the Life Purpose Institute and has taken life coaching classes through the Coaches Training Institute.​ Christine understands the joys and challenges of all types of work/family balance issues, as well as what employers are looking for both those starting their career and those re-entering the workforce. Christine resides in Potomac, Maryland and enjoys spending time with her three adult children. Those who visit her website can schedule a free consultation! Learn more and follow Christine: flexcareersconsulting.com www.linkedin.com/in/christine-fruehwirth-0307092/www.facebook.com/christine.fruehwirth.92 Instagram: @christine.fruehwirth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing (since July 2023) at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He's an expert in business-to-business marketing and sales, and believes in the power of collaboration between academics and business leaders to explore novel research ideas and solve real-world problems.Prior to coming to Owen, Dean Steenburgh served as the Richard S. Reynolds Professor and Senior Associate Dean of the Full-Time Program at the Darden School of Business. Before joining Darden, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School where he developed electives and led executive education courses in business-to-business marketing and sales. Tom Steenburgh is a co-founder of the Thought Leadership on the Sales Profession conference, a unique event that brings together leading academics and senior business leaders to discuss cutting-edge ideas and practices in sales.Tom bring his deep experience in business-to-business marketing and strategizing to our conversation, where the focus is on such topics as:•choosing a strategic direction and mobilizing that strategy•why Owen is expanding its reach by opening a campus in West Palm Beach, FL•finding ways to cultivate the great ideas often hidden in the "trenches"•leading faculty and staff through strategic visioningLearn more about Thomas SteenburghComments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.comThanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

In today's episode of CPG Insiders, Mark dives into the importance of assembling the right team, particularly focusing on the value of a fractional CFO for growing businesses. Joined by Paul Harrison, a seasoned fractional CFO with extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, they discuss the critical role a CFO plays in managing finances, predicting cash flow needs, and avoiding costly mistakes. Tune in to learn insights on how a fractional CFO can provide the expertise of a full-time CFO without the full-time cost, making it an ideal solution for startups and mid-sized companies.  Bio: Paul Harrison is a seasoned fractional CFO with over 15 years of financial and operational experience, specializing in supporting high-growth companies. His expertise spans working with major retailers like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Aldi, Home Depot, and Amazon. Paul has successfully created financial models for profitable product launches and secured financing from lenders and investors. His leadership experience includes roles at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Lucy's, where he led teams across FP&A, accounting, finance, HR, IT, and risk management. Paul holds an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School and a BA from Emory & Henry College, and he is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). In addition to his professional achievements, Paul has served as a board member and finance committee chair for HabitatForsyth, a Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Outside of work, he is an avid runner and triathlon participant who enjoys the outdoors. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harrison-2957b21/

Featuring Prem Menghwar, a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Institute for Business in Society at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 7/26/24)

Shaun Rozyn has almost two decades of global experience developing enterprise leaders across the globe. Shaun is currently a Managing Director at Duke Corporation Education, the corporate education arm of Duke University based in Durham, N. Carolina. Duke CE has been consistently ranked number one in the world for delivering customized executive education.Shaun previously was a Managing of Custom Programs at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Before that, he was the Head of Global Executive Development at the Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), overseeing the development of the top 1,000 executives, and Executive Director of Executive Education at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in South Africa.  Before this, Shaun worked in the management consulting, defense, and higher education sectors.Shaun is also on the Board of the University Consortium (UNICON), a leading membership organization of business schools globally. His academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch, an MBA from GIBS at the University of Pretoria, and executive education programs at Harvard Business School and IMD in Switzerland.Shaun is deeply committed to empowering leaders to drive positive change in organizations and society.A Quote From This Episode"Are we thinking about how to proactively develop management capabilities as people enter first-line and second-line management roles?"Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - Leadership Pipeline by Charan, Drotter,  Noel, & Jonasen Book - The First 90 Days by WatkinsTV Show - BeckhamAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Register for ILA's 26th Global Conference in Chicago, IL - November 7-10, 2024.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: The Leader's EdgeBlogMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Les Alexander takes MMM on a picaresque back-and-forth between the lowlands of Louisiana and the rolling hills of Virginia.   Childhood in New Orleans, college at UVA, a private equity and business career back home, then a return to Charlottesville as an endowed professor.  The lively discussion covers such critical questions as the right way to say “New Orleans,” the best restaurant in Charlottesville, the lineage of the hot sauce industry, and what makes someone an effective teacher, as distinguished from all of the practiced good talkers in the deal business. 

Featuring  Alex Fife, Managing Director of SEI Ventures, a part of Strategic Education , Inc., and an Adjunct Faculty at the Darden School.   (Recorded 7/24/24)    

One of the top linebackers in UVA history, Micah Kiser is back on Grounds this summer, preparing for his first year in the Darden School of Business. With show host Jeff White, Kiser reflects on his Virginia and NFL careers and discusses his post-football plans.

A “BEST OF 97% EFFECTIVE” EPISODE! Tune in this fall for new episodes and more great content.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: At Leerink Partners, Sasha Kelemen runs an investment banking team unlike any other on Wall Street, specializing in women and family healthcare and technology. In this continuation episode, we discuss uncomfortable truths that women face in male-dominated industries: whether you need to act like a man to get ahead, how to respond when talked over or dismissed -- and why you shouldn't opt out without giving it a shot. Sasha shares strategies and examples on communicating and networking, building your brand and presence, and negotiation that will help you rise, lead – and elevate others.Hard work, smarts, ambition and being a sponge is essential – but the additional drivers you need to risePhysical brand and executive presence: “Firm specific awareness” and “looking the part”Do I need to act like a man to get ahead?Small elements and accents that make Sasha feel powerful and confidentThe surprising impact of wallpaper“Talking the talk” – the importance of first observing small details and normsManaging your Credibility: Apologizing, and the lesson she learned at Darden on raising your handAsk questionsWhat to do when others interrupt youEmbracing the discomfort of confrontationMaking a list and getting a sponsorBuilding relationships all boils down to this one thingAn early mistake Sasha made networking – and how she mid-course correctedThe move Sasha made that shocked her peers – but was a game changerIs it important to be liked?How you can augment your own relationship -- while also elevating others.Sasha on Negotiating: Make them tell you noDon't opt out without trying to make it workOn backlash: How to phrase requests, and what you should always keep in your back pocketMuscle memory, practice, and ways to increase one's confidenceWomen and getting “admin work” – “the best defense is a good offense”Board and C-Suite placements, and ways to ensure you stay top of mind BIO AND LINKS:Sasha Kelemen in Head of Women and Family Healthcare Services and Technology Investment Banking at Leerink Partners, based in New York. She is deeply passionate about all thing digital health, smashing taboos and elevating women. Prior to Leerink, Sasha worked at Goldman Sachs (VP, Healthcare Investment Banking Group), and in media planning and buying. She holds a BA from Boston College, MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, and was listed as Business Insider's “30 under 40” list of leaders transforming healthcare. She resides in Scarsdale, New York, with her husband and two curious daughters. Michael and Sasha thank our mutual friend, Professor Peter Belmi at Darden, for connecting us. Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-kelemen/Leerink Partners: https://www.leerink.comSasha named to Business Insider's “30 under 40” list of leaders transforming healthcare: https://www.businessinsider.com/30-leaders-under-40-changing-healthcare-2023Prof Peter Belmi on social class and building power (previous episode on 97% Effective): https://tinyurl.com/2xtrmryuThe unintended consequence of using “hedging” language: https://hbr.org/1995/09/the-power-of-talk-who-gets-heard-and-whyHow women get backlash when negotiating (Research): https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-03654-001Why (and How) Women Need to Negotiate Differently (Interview with Stanford Professor Maggie Neale): https://tinyurl.com/yu2wudrtPower Posing: Where do we stand? https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/decade-power-posing-where-do-we-standWhy Women Volunteer for Tasks that Don't Lead to Promotions: https://hbr.org/2018/07/why-women-olunteer-for-tasks-that-dont-lead-to-promotionsHow Women Can Say No to Office Work and Ensure Success in Professional Service Firms (Interview with Alison Temperley): https://tinyurl.com/4ubrr4mwHow to Say NO to Office Work: https://hbr.org/2018/04/women-of-color-get-asked-to-do-more-office-housework-heres-how-they-can-say-noThe No Club: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/09/they-feel-guilty-why-women-should-say-no-to-office-houseworkFormer Women and Minorities to get Ahead, Managers Should Assign Work Fairly: https://hbr.org/2018/03/for-women-and-minorities-to-get-ahead-managers-must-assign-work-fairlyMichael's Book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this engaging episode of "The Brand Called You," Jim Detert, the John Colley Endowed Chair of Business at the Darden School, University of Virginia shares his journey, discussing how his upbringing shaped his leadership philosophy and passion for organizational behavior. They delve into the concept of workplace courage, the evolution of leadership in the digital age, and the importance of ethical conduct in decision-making. Jim also provides insights into the characteristics of nonconformist leaders and their vital role in driving organizational success. 00:35- About Jim Detert Jim Detert is the John Colley Endowed Chair of Business at the Darden School, University of Virginia. He is a professor of public policy at the UVA - Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy.  He is the author of several publications. But one of his books is “Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work”. He's been recognized awarded and felicitated several times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Creativity through the lens of authors, teachers, innovators, builders and creators"Creativity is about synthesizing and translating"Jeanne Liedtka is the UTC Professor of Business at the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business. With interests at the intersection of strategy and design, Jeanne has written eight books and multiple articles on the subject of strategy, innovation, and design thinking, and consulted with a diverse set of organizations including IBM, Samsung, NASA, The United Nations, and the government of Singapore. Her most recent book, The Experimentation Field Book: A Step-by-Step Project Guide, co-authored with Natalie Foley, David Kester and Elziabeth Chen, was published in February 2024.Natalie Foley is a builder, innovator, teacher and author of The Experimentation Field Book: A Step-by-Step Project Guide. She is passionate about getting a new product, program or team from 0 to 1 and then on the path to scale. Having worked across all sectors and industries, the diversity and connectivity of her experience is brought to bear throughout the testing and building processes, enabling strong exploratory and divergent thinking while maintaining a grasp on the ins and outs of execution, alignment and story-telling. Recently, she led a team that designs, test & launch new products & services at Opportunity@Work, a startup social enterprise that is rewiring the labor market for the 71M workers in America who are STARs* (Skilled Through Alternative Routes, instead of a four-year degree). Previously, she was the CEO of Peer Insight, a venture studio and innovation consulting firm. She has contributed to dozens of new business ventures with clients like Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Canon, the Good Samaritan Society and ArcBest, several of which have become multi-million dollar revenue streams. Before Peer Insight, Natalie worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers & IBM, where she led strategy and tech projects in various countries, and across all organizational functions, and both private & federal clients. She holds an MBA from UVA's Darden School of Business and a BA in Psychology from The College of William & Mary.LinkedIn pages: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-foley-5149292/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/liedtkaj/book: https://a.co/d/ggFCHdMdownload a book preview & sign up to get teacher/facilitator materials: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/batten-institute/research/faculty-publications/experimentation

Episode 96: Dr. Eric Boyd and his book with Anna Alvarez Boyd, PCC, FairWays to Leadership®: Building Your Business Network One Round of Golf at a Time ABOUT ERIC Eric is Professor Emeritus at James Madison University and associate professor of marketing at the University of Central Florida. His research on leadership has been published in leading management journals like Harvard Business Review and Advertising Age. He received his PhD in marketing from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is an award-winning scholar who is recognized internationally for the innovativeness and quality of his instruction. Eric promotes leadership development and training through his work with FairWays to Leadership (FWTL), a national nonprofit he co-founded with his wife, Anna Alvarez Boyd. The mission of FairWays to Leadership is to teach leadership and networking skills to college students from diverse communities through the experience of learning to golf. Eric is also a leadership coach with Inntinnean Coaching. Eric's coaching philosophy is that every person has innate strengths, and the use of those strengths is key to successfully leading others and oneself. Working with clients to understand their leadership strengths through reflection and assessment, Eric provides clients with a customized approach that allows them to be more effective leaders.  CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS Who are the people who give him checks, showing him he's taken certain things for granted? "Don't take for granted that you have confidence. Not everybody has it." Being aware of your superpowers -- and sharing them. The question that seems to sort of stop a lot of young leaders in their tracks. How his mom inadvertently taught him about competition. "OK, get the opportunity first. Then you can figure out all the details." (Using where you want to get as your North Star.) What made his life richer. How his students' frustrations during the Summer of 2020 led to Fairways to Leadership. The source of Eric's servant leadership. The power of adaptability in life, leadership, and golf. What branding means vs. what networking means. "How do you bring your brand to life for other people?" Looking back over your past to see where you had "the zig." "Networking within the family." The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Eric is, Which superpower, that could benefit and possibly be life-changing for others when you share it, are you overlooking? FIND ERIC Website: https://fairwaystoleadership.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-boyd-6322274/ LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7196579462459572224/ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction & Bio - Dr. Eric Boyd 03:00 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work? 11:38 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now? 25:30 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child? 26:11 - Where does your servant leadership come from 28:38 - What does leadership mean to you? 29:35 - Can you introduce us to the book we're discussing? A breakdown of the chapters in the book. 32:47 - What do alumni of FairWays to Leadership say about their takeaways? 35:20 - How does the program work, between the classwork and golfing? 41:38 - What lessons have you taken away from the book 43:24 - How did it work out with you cowriting the book with your wife? 45:05 - What's next for your writing? 45:36 - What book has inspired you? 49:00 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.) This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations. Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes: Watch on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Apple Podcasts Read About The Book Leads – Blog Post For more great content, subscribe to my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Professor Edward Hess, a distinguished figure in the world of academia, delved into crucial aspects of leadership, work dynamics, and the impact of AI on the future of employment. From emphasizing the significance of humility and emotional intelligence in leadership to providing actionable insights on fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Prof Hess offers invaluable wisdom for individuals navigating today's dynamic work environments. Moreover, he sheds light on his latest book, "Own Your Work Journey", which aims to empower individuals to take ownership of their personal and professional growth amidst the evolving landscape of work and technology. 00:37- About Prof Edward Hess Professor Hess is the professor emeritus of Business Administration, at the Darden School of Business University of Virginia. He's the author of 15 books, his latest book is Own Your Work Journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Positional PowerPositional power is one of the most misunderstood and misused concepts in business.It's also why positional power can be an organization's Achille's heel.Sounds like heresy? Let's talk about that.What You'll Discover About Positional Power:* How positional power can promote an us-vs-them mentality* How emotional intelligence supplements and strengthens positional power* The blind spots positional power creates that threaten high employee engagement* Why leaders serious about high employee engagement can't hide behind excuses of political correctness, wokeness and free speech * Why it's incumbent on those with positional power to keep the employee-employer relationship on track* And much more.Host Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is a champion for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House. She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work is now available on Amazon.Part 1: Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths vs RealityPart 2: The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work EnvironmentPart 3: Why Low Employee Engagement is Not an Employee ProblemPart 4: 5 Toxic Leadership Trends that Kill High Employee EngagementJoin, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered

Toxic LeadershipThere are 5 toxic leadership behaviors that most managers don't even realize have a negative impact on their employees.Imagine how much better and more productive the workplace would be if even one of those toxic leadership habits could be toned down. What You'll Discover About Toxic Leadership:* How the severity, frequency, and duration of toxic leadership behaviors impacts employees' perceptions of honest compensation, safety, and sense of belonging* Why credit stealing is a top relationship deal-breaker and morale killer* How bias drowns out facts with preconceived notions that either favors or disadvantages employees* How if employees are not being intentionally included, they risk being unintentionally excluded* How toxic leadership behaviors create unwritten rules and fear based environments* And much more. Host Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is a champion for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House. She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work is available wherever books are sold starting April 18, 2024.Part 1: Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths vs RealityPart 2: The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work EnvironmentPart 3: Why Low Employee Engagement is Not an Employee ProblemJoin, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at

Low Employee EngagementWhose problem is “Low Employee Engagement ?"Managers tend to blame employees for being unmotivated making it the employees' problem to fix.But perhaps manager should look in the mirror instead? Let's talk about that. What You'll Discover About Low Employee Engagement:* How the phrase low employee engagement respects the privilege of power* Three reasons supervisors are more complicit in low employee engagement than they realize* Why protecting and supporting high employee engagement is a management responsibility* And much more. Host Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is a champion for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House. She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work is available wherever books are sold starting April 18, 2024.Part 1: Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths vs RealityPart 2: The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work EnvironmentJoin, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app here as well as on Facebook,

On this episode of Perfect Timing Multisport, Mike had a chance to chat with Rising about his journey as an athlete, as well as a student leader at Darden School of Business.  Growing up as a track athlete, Rising learned that it was essential to take the advice of the leaders around him. In addition, through track, he understood that it was essential to run your own race, and not worry about someone else's pace. This has been something he's taken into his program at Darden as it's presented a number of challenges on it's own. Last, we shared about all the events Darden's Black Business Student Association and Black Professional MBA Student Association clubs have planned for University of Virginia's Black Alumni Week in April.  In closing, be sure to connect with Rising, on LinkedIn, or on Instagram by following him through RisingsLens. #PTMFitFam #EnduranceSports #FitnessPodcast #TriathlonPodcast #FitnessVlogger #StoryTelling #Triathlete #SwimBikeRun #CommunityOverCompetition #PerfectTimingMultisport

Retaining Top TalentRetaining top talent has always been a management challenge. It's become even more so in our post-covid world where many employees who enjoyed the autonomy of remote work arrangements are suddenly faced return to office mandates.For employees it feels unfair when the work is going fine. Yet those employee perceptions clashed directly with the management's view of “Hey, we make the rules around here.”When that happens, for employees it begs the questions: Do I stay? Or do I go?What You'll Discover About Retaining Top Talent:* The role of the implied social contract in retaining top talent* What the covenants of good faith and fair dealing have to do with retaining top talent* What good faith and fair dealing means in the workplace* How the implied social contract legitimizes employee expectations of workplace fairness* And much more. Host Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is a champion for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House. She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work is available wherever books are sold starting April 18, 2024.Part 1: Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths vs RealityJoin, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app here as well as on Facebook,

Workplace FairnessWorkplace fairness is something employees desperately want and executives, managers and business owners think they give.But when a Gartner HR research finds 82% of employees report their working environment lacks fairness and last year's State of the Workplace Gallup polls finds 59% of workers being disengaged, or “quiet quitting” in Gallup's 2023 parlance, and another 18% being actively disengaged, or just plain miserable at work and “loud quitting” it's time to take a closer look at workplace fairness and why so many employees feel they're not experiencing it.What You'll Discover About Workplace Fairness:* The phenomenal bottom line benefits of high employee engagement* The critical role workplace fairness plays in employee engagement* Why fairness is a reasonable expectation* The misunderstood role of the implied social contract in workplace fairness* And much more.Host Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is a champion for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House. She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes.Contact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work is available wherever books are sold starting April 18, 2024.Join, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app here as well as on Facebook, YouTube, and

Featuring Rory McDonald, visiting Associate Professor of Strategy, Ethics and Entrepreneurship at the Darden School, University of Virginia.   (Recorded 2/15/24)

At 76 years old, Rita Ricks is not just a coach but a vibrant source of inspiration and wisdom, whose experiences in Ghana have profoundly influenced her mission to empower and uplift the Black community. Her story is an invitation to explore the depths of our history, to uncover the strength within, and to move forward with purpose and pride. Rita is eager to share her insights, experiences, and the transformative impact of acknowledging and celebrating our shared heritage. Web: https://ritaricks.com About: Rita Caldwell Ricks is unlike any other person on the speaking circuit, because she coaches everyone in her view. Her wisdom, wit, energy and encouragement are the catalysts to inspire her listeners to renew the person within. She speaks to your spirit by sharing her own life experiences. She is a Spiritual Coach, Business Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Award winning Entrepreneur and the author of two books – PERMISSION GRANTED! A JOURNAL OF SPIRITUAL EPIPHANIES and #JUSTFORTODAY. It offers 365 specific actions and behaviors to incorporate into your daily life. Both can be found on Amazon or click SHOP in the menu bar at the top of the page. Rita began her career as a middle school teacher and her gifts have led her to being a successful entrepreneur for over 35 years – first as a partner in a fashion boutique, then the founder and CEO of Mirror Enterprise INC. (MEI) a professional and personal development training company. MEI offered training in areas of Leadership, Diversity, Customer Service and Team building. MEI provided Soft Skills training to approximately 3,000 individuals moving from Welfare to Work in Richmond City and surrounding Counties. In 2011, Rita completed the RUAH School of Spiritual Direction where she was trained in the ministry of Spiritual Direction in the context of Contemporary Urban Christian Spirituality. Several of the assignments required her to Be silent for 24 hours where she learned how to Listen in the Silence and it has ultimately changed the trajectory of her life. Listening allows persons to identify their passion, embrace their gifts and follow their purpose. As a Spiritual Coach, Rita coaches her clients to move from Confusion to Clarity…from a life of feeling stressed out, frustrated and stuck to one of total joy and fulfillment. Her purpose is to show her clients how to remove the barriers preventing them from creating the life they were born to live and enjoy a more fulfilled life of Purpose, Peace and Passion. She offers Laser(one on one) Coaching and Group Coaching. Rita facilitates new Virginia: Scaling4Growth offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia to small business owners. It is a six month program designed to be a practical, case based, peer learning focused program. Focus areas are Business and Leadership(Strategic Assessment), Financial Management(balancing cash flow), Marketing and Sales(Building Profitable Sales) and Resource Management(Getting what you need to scale). This course allows Rita, as a Spiritual Business Coach, to coach the business owner in recognizing the benefits of slowing down to assess where she/he is personally and professionally. She coaches them to write their vision, mission and values statements and release some of their every day duties in order to focus on scaling their Company. She reminds them to constantly revisit their Why! Rita was recently awarded the LEADERSHIP IN Facilitation and Training Award. Learn more about the curriculum at Interise.com She earned her B.S. in Sociology from Virginia State University and her M.Ed. in Adult Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She received executive management certificates from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Rita lives in Richmond, Va., loves swing dancing, smooth jazz, and grooming her two granddaughters to be all they can be. She is proud to call Dr. Lance D. Watson her Pastor and Saint Paul's Baptist Church her Church home. She is a breast cancer survivor since 1999. Her personal mantra is “What You Do Today, Forms Your Tomorrow” She is in Act 3 of her journey and LOVING LIFE! ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

Featuring Henry Skelsey Jr., Director of Product Marketing at Songtradr, and a 2015 graduate of the Darden School at UVA.   (Recorded 1/12/24)

Kristin Gunther is a Partner at Revolution Growth. Kristin brings over 15 years of experience in private equity, finance, and operations to Revolution Growth. Prior to joining Revolution, she spent five years at Perseus LLC, most recently as Vice President, where she worked with portfolio companies and management teams on growth strategies, operating and finance matters, and exit planning. She began her career as an investment banking analyst at Rothschild Inc. in New York, NY and as a research associate at CRT Capital Group in Stamford, CT. She is on the board of Scopely, serves as a board observer for Carbon Robotics, and worked on the exits of FedBid, Handy, and Lolly Wolly Doodle. Kristin received a B.A. in Economics from Wesleyan University and earned her M.B.A. from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Kristin is originally from Massachusetts.

Kristin Gunther is a Partner at Revolution Growth. Kristin brings over 15 years of experience in private equity, finance, and operations to Revolution Growth. Prior to joining Revolution, she spent five years at Perseus LLC, most recently as Vice President, where she worked with portfolio companies and management teams on growth strategies, operating and finance matters, and exit planning. She began her career as an investment banking analyst at Rothschild Inc. in New York, NY and as a research associate at CRT Capital Group in Stamford, CT. She is on the board of Scopely, serves as a board observer for Carbon Robotics, and worked on the exits of FedBid, Handy, and Lolly Wolly Doodle. Kristin received a B.A. in Economics from Wesleyan University and earned her M.B.A. from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Kristin is originally from Massachusetts.

Featuring Eric Seigel, an independent consultant, and former professor at Columbia University and the Darden School. He is the author of a new book from MIT Press, The AI Playbook (Recorded 1/30/24)

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Malcolm Peace, the entrepreneurial mind behind Tsetserra Growth Partners. A proud alumnus of the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, Malcolm's expertise lies in entrepreneurial finance and general management. Hailing from Austin, his passion for nurturing family-owned small businesses into lasting legacies has positioned him as a pivotal figure in the Texas business community. Tsetserra Growth Partners, under Malcolm's leadership, stands out in the realm of family business acquisitions. Eschewing the traditional private equity model, the firm focuses on acquiring and sustainably growing family-owned businesses in Texas, aiming to preserve and enhance their established legacies. During the podcast, Malcolm sheds light on a unique superpower in business: the art of seeking help. Sharing insights from a recent quarterly update to investors, he candidly discusses the initial trepidation he felt, even with positive news. The overwhelmingly supportive response from investors led to a revelation; assistance and collaboration are not weaknesses but strengths. Malcolm's journey from a behind-the-scenes role to a leadership position highlighted the significance of asking for help. He emphasizes that effective leadership involves not just providing answers but also asking the right questions, such as "How can I help you?" This approach fosters collaboration, leverages collective strengths, and aligns towards shared goals. The episode culminates with Malcolm discussing Tsetserra's investment approach, highlighting a minimum investment threshold and inviting interested parties to explore further. This candid conversation with Malcolm Peace not only unveils the underestimated power of collaboration in business growth but also offers a glimpse into the ethos of Tsetserra Growth Partners. For more info, visit: https://tsetserra.com