Podcast appearances and mentions of Debora L Spar

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Debora Spar, author of Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny. Debora L. Spar is the MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the former president of Barnard College. Her previous books include Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection and Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth from the Compass to the Internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me and Harvard Business School Professor and former Barnard President, Debora L. Spar, to hear Debora’s incisive and provocative account of how technology has transformed our lives in the past, and how it will do so again in the future. 

Robin confronts Facebook, Google, and their algorithms—is it hopeless? Special Guest: Debora L. Spar, author of Work, Mate, Marry, Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny.

From the plow to the pill, the newest invention to hit the market has always carried the power to revolutionize women’s lives. Harvard Business School professor Debora L. Spar joins host Krys Boyd to talk about how technological advancement has reshaped the nuclear family. Her book is “Work, Mate, Marry, Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny.”

Even before the pandemic lockdowns made technology a primary means of interacting with colleagues, friends and family, technology was changing the way we conduct our personal lives.  Debora L. Spar, senior associate dean of Harvard Business School Online, former president of Barnard College and of Lincoln Center, and the author of Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2020),  talks about what her research shows about where we're going as these trends continue.    

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Catherine Hamilton is the Vice President of Consumer Services and Strategic Planning at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont. Catherine is also a certified yoga instructor and prides herself on prioritizing her wellness first before serving others. In this episode, Catherine encourages women to not apologize for having good ideas. Be confident in the way you talk, and don’t second guess yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how a superwoman ‘can do it all,’ then you’re asking yourself the wrong question!   Key Takeaways How do you do it all? Catherine has never really been a perfectionist. We put so much pressure on ourselves to appear perfect. Why? So many women want to be strong and powerful leaders, but then they also want to be the good girl and not rock the boat. Why do smart women feel like they have to apologize for making a good point? Speak your truth and do not apologize. You have to train your inner voice to speak up and talk. As an overachiever, Catherine needs the support of her female friends to help her keep balance. Catherine gets asked, “How do you do it all?” But she doesn’t think that’s the best question to ask. Catherine creates time for herself and that helps her get more done. When Catherine was 40, she had twin boys. Her pretty stable life was thrown out of control and it took some time to adjust to. How was Catherine able to maintain and respect the boundaries she set for herself? It’s your responsibility to take care of yourself inside before you can show up as a leader. Catherine shares how she has adapted her self-care practice now that she is at home and working remotely. The more that Catherine gives, the more energized she feels. Everyone needs to be careful of their social media use and watching someone else’s perfect life. How can women better support other women?   Resources Drsamcollins.com Catherine on LinkedIn Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection, by Debora L. Spar   Quotes   Michelle’s quote: “I’m not going to let you off the hook. Going inside and taking care of you, establishing practices for wellness day in and day out creates that stable foundation that you need as a leader.”   “Although women and men both suffer from perfectionism, women tend to ruminate more and feel pressure to live up to the perfectionist standards they have to fill.”   “I make the mistake of trying to please everybody at work and not say anything that anyone objects to.”   “If we want to change the world and our organization for the better, we have to be willing to say things that not everyone will like.”