Podcast appearances and mentions of John A Byrne

Listen in as John A. Byrne speaks with SMU Cox School of Business Dean Matt Myers about what the future holds for the program.  They cover Ya'll Street, SMU's entry into the ACC, the new business building and the impressive milestone the dean achieved during his tenure.

John A Byrne speaks with leaders from IE / Brown, ESMT Berlin, and EDHEC about the unique opportunities that come with earning an MBA in Europe.  They cover the global business landscape, developing the next generation of business leaders, access to a global alumni network and much more.

Chapter 1:Summary of Book Jack: Straight from the Gut "Jack: Straight from the Gut" is an autobiography by Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric (GE), co-written with John A. Byrne. The book was published in 2001 and offers insights into Welch's management philosophy and his business practices during his tenure at GE, one of the world's largest and most successful conglomerates.The book traces Welch's life from his early days growing up in Salem, Massachusetts, through his educational background at the University of Illinois and University of Massachusetts Amher change up his ladder to the CEO role at GE. Welch shares personal anecdotes and details about his career, highlighting important milestones such as his entry into GE and his rise to become the company's youngest chairman and CEO in 1981."Jack: Straight from the Gut" is particularly noted for its coverage of Welch's leadership style, which emphasized efficiency, aggressiveness, and a direct approach to management. Welch's strategies at GE, including his famous or infamous "rank and yank" system (formally called the Vitality Curve) which forced managers to rank employees and fire the bottom 10%, and his drive to ensure that GE was either number one or number two in the industries they operated in, are studied in business schools around the world.The book also details Welch's successes in restructuring GE, divesting from underperforming businesses and massively expanding into new industries through strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, GE's market value grew enormously and the company transformed into a global leader in multiple industries.Welch also reflects on his personal life, his passions, his retirement, and his views on the future of American business, offering advice to new leaders and managers. "Jack: Precisely from the Gut" provides a blend of personal reflection and professional guidance, making it a valuable resource for understanding effective leadership and corporate success.Chapter 2:The Theme of Book Jack: Straight from the Gut "Jack: Straight from the Gut" is a business memoir written by Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric (GE), with the collaboration of John A. Byrne. The book delves deep into Welch's personal and professional life, documenting his journey from his early days at GE to his time at the helm, transforming GE into one of the world's most successful companies. Here are the key elements of the book: Key Plot Points:1. Early Life and Education: Jack Welch describes his early life, growing up in Salem, Massachusetts, his education at the University of Massachusetts Amhercliffe, and later obtaining his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois.2. Joining GE: Welch joined GE in 1960 as a chemical engineer and quickly began making his mark, with a focus on team dynamics and employee engagement.3. Climbing the Corporate Ladder: Welch narrates his ascent through the ranks of GE, handling various challenges and spearheading strategic changes in multiple divisions.4. CEO of GE: In 1981, Welch became GE's youngest chairman and CEO. His aggressive approach to leadership, focusing on streamlining operations, aggressive cost-cutting, and modernization, set new precedents.5. Management Philosophy: His advocacy for the "boundaryless organization," emphasis on "Six Sigma" quality, and rank-and-yank system that required managers to fire the bottom 10% of their employees annually.6. Retirement and Legacy: Welch retired from GE in 2001, leaving behind a vastly more profitable and expansive organization. Character Development:- Ambitious and Determined: Welch is portrayed as a highly ambitious individual from his early career aspirations to his determined execution of business strategies at GE.- Innovative Leader: The memoir showcases Welch's...

John A. Byrne speaks with two members of the Class of 2024 from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. These student leaders share their perspective on how graduate business students can help to cultivate and foster inclusive experiences.

John A. Byrne speaks with Anthony Whitten, Director of Diversity Admissions at Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley in the 4th episode of this 6 part series. They discuss Sticker shock, what can be done to provide access and information about scholarships, provide clarity on the true costs and ROI of Graduate Management Education.

John A. Byrne speaks with Forte Foundation CEO, Elissa Sangster, in the 3rd episode of this 6 part series. Find out what they have to say about the current state of women in business and how schools can best inspire the next generation of women to pursue graduate management education.

Ama Fofie, Director of DEI at Emory Goizueta, joins John A. Byrne in Episode 2 of The Diversity Dimension. This insightful conversation covers encouraging broad faculty ownership of DEI efforts, successful approaches to overcoming reluctance to DEI efforts, how leaders are making a difference in graduate management education, and much more.

In Episode 1 of The Diversity Dimension Podcast Series, brought to you by GMAC, John A. Byrne speaks with Binnu Palta Hill, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the Wisconsin School of Business.  This insightful conversation covers how research from neuroscience, psychology, sociology and business illustrates how DEI benefits individuals and organizations.

In Poets&Quants' second Business Casual podcast, Poets&Quants Founder John A. Byrne, ApplicantLab's Maria Wich-Vila and Fortuna Admission's Caroline Diarte-Edwards address the growing upheaval on B-schools and MBA applicants caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the value of MBA rankings.

In this debut Business Casual podcast, Poets&Quants Founder John A. Byrne, Applicant Lab's Maria Wich-Villa and Fortune Admission's Caroline Diarte-Edwards discuss the impact of the coronavirus on business schools and debate the pros and cons of an MBA education today.

Many emerging leaders don't think about their leadership development until something dramatic has happened to them in their career. Maybe they've been overlooked for a promotion or perhaps they don't receive the high-level projects they need to prove themselves. These critical events push people to start thinking about at their leadership development. Have you experienced critical events like these?When you're early in your career, things go smoothly for you. You don't have much responsibility and most of your effort goes toward learning the job. But at some stage, you might reach a breaking point. You might start to notice obstacles or blocks appearing in your career journey. It's at this point, you're likely to understand how important leadership development is in your career and wished you'd invested in it earlier. In this episode, I go into five reasons why you need to think about leadership development early in your career so you can be ready before a leadership opportunity lands in your lap.In this episode, I discuss:How people wait for a critical event to happen before they think about their leadership development.A whole other area of your professional development (your soft skills) that is critically important in leadership.How learning about leadership early in your career helps you advance faster.How learning about leadership development can help you differentiate yourself and stand out.How bosses are risk averse and they need to see you demonstrate leadership capability before they promote you.You need to have your own interests in mind for your career journey because your boss may not.How Jack Welch, ex-CEO of General Electric, stood out from the pack to become a great leader.Resources mentionedEpisode 001 - How the Leadership Pod Can Help You as an Emerging LeaderBook: “Jack: What I've Learned Leading a Great Company and Great People”, Jack Welch & John A. Byrne, 2001, Headline Book Publishing. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/002-why-you-need-to-think-about-leadership-development/id1500219829?i=1000466475892Love the show? Let me know!Are you a fan of The Leadership Pod? Have the tips, insights and strategies I share with you helped you increase your visibility and influence so you can unlock your leadership potential?Head over to Apple Podcasts and tell me how this podcast has helped you by leaving a review. And don't forget to subscribe so you can be the first to know when I release a new episode.What are you waiting for? Head over to Apple Podcasts, leave a review and subscribe! Join the Executive Impressions' Community of Emerging Leaders!Want even more tips and insights so you can advance into leadership? Join my monthly newsletter  http://www.executive-impressions.com/your-giftFollow me on LinkedIn!LinkedIn is my number one social media platform and I would love you to join me there. Everyday I share tips and insights and a lot of video posts around leadership that you won't find anywhere else. And the conversations over on LinkedIn are next to none! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Leadership Pod!

The story is over a century old, yet the battle for workplace justice is exactly the same as that being fought by the Lorton bus drivers, Chicago teachers and GM autoworkers. Today’s labor history: Ellis Island closes. Today’s labor quote by John A. Byrne.

Paul Ollinger is one funny guy. Especially for someone with an MBA.In this Poets&Quants podcast with Editor-in-Chief John A. Byrne, Ollinger explains how his MBA classmates at Tuck initially fueled his interest in doing stand-up and how he brings humor to such sober topics as money and careers. Author of You Should Totally Get An MBA, Ollinger thinks and writes from the perspective of someone who has been fully indoctrinated into the Master of the Universe culture of MBAs.

The diversity of ideas are constrained only by the imagination of students at MSU Broad College of Business. Go inside its experiential learning programs with MSU's MBA director Wayne Hutchison and Poets&Quants' Editor-In-Chief John A. Byrne in the first episode of our new podcast series featuring Broad Spartans.

John A. Byrne, Editor and Chairman of C-Change Media, joins us in the studio to discuss how he launched Poets & Quants and the value of business school education. In a story about curiosity, John shares the life-changing experiences that lead him to fall in love with writing and pursue a career in media. Hosts: Sheri Holt and Frank Varrichio Produced: Naisham Jamshidi Editing and Sound Design: Frank Varrichio Technical: Bob Kerr and Daniel Thoennesson - Send us a tweet: twitter.com/sternchats Check out some photos: www.instagram.com/sternchats/ Send us an email: sternchats@gmail.com