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We are living in the digital age. Almost all our activities are digital. Many of us don't even remember the last time we used a pen and paper. This episode with Dr. Rajiv Sabherwal, Edwin & Karlee Bradberry Chair, Sam M Walton College of Business Admin, is about the benefits and the challenges that people face in this digital age. He also talks about how we can live in this digital world without facing any problems. About Dr. Rajiv Sabherwal, Edwin & Karlee Bradberry Chair, Sam M Walton College of Business Administration Professor of information systems, and chair of the information systems department. A Fellow of IEEE and a Fellow of the Association of Information Systems. Challenges that people face in the digital age It is addictive. A smartphone has become an extended part of our body. I.T. is our consumer. A smartphone is no longer just a phone. It is an I.T. device, reading device, gaming device, fitness device. Once you identify the problem, the solution becomes obvious. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support
Summary: Welcome to the Startup Junkies Podcast! Episode 277 finds our hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire sitting around the table with none other than Dean Matt Waller of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. We discuss topics around the growth and future of Northwest Arkansas, falling in love with entrepreneurship, and leaving a legacy of a life well lived. This is an inspiring episode and we are excited for you guys to get to hear it! Thank you for tuning in! Shownotes: (0:50) Introducing Matt Waller (1:45) A Brief History of Walton College of Business (10:28) Outdoor Recreation Business (13:03) Upcoming Masters Programs (18:14) Building Healthy Young Business People (24:03) From Entrepreneurship to Deanship (33:23) Venture Capital Firm and Working through Chemo (44:17) Advice to Waller's Younger Self (49:07) Wrap Up Links: Jeff Amerine Davis McEntire Caleb Talley Matt Waller Sam M. Walton College of Business Quotes: "That's one of the changes, when I first got here 27 years ago, people would come get a job and then leave. There weren't as many jobs in Arkansas. Now there's lots of jobs in Arkansas." (16:44) - Matt Waller "We want students to come in and leave as E.P.I.C. business people: excellence, professionalism, innovation, collegiality." (18:49) - Matt Waller "I love business. I don't feel like I'm working most of the time. My whole life I always don't feel like I'm working." (28:35) Matt Waller I think there have been times in my life where I've tried to do things I'm not good at. And now that I know I'm comfortable enough now, Yeah, that's something I would not do good at. And so I'm not going to do it (45:55) - Matt Waller "There's two problems people have. They let fear hold them back, I've done that a time or two, or two they let hubris hurt them." (46:11) - Matt Waller startupjunkie.org wlj.com
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Elpida Ormanidou, VP of Data Science at Starbucks and Sam M. Walton College of Business alumna, to discuss her professional and personal journey, as well as how she overcame hardship to succeed in her analytics career. Listen to Ormanidou describe how her responsibilities at Starbucks have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Sarah Langham, an assurance partner at HoganTaylor LLP, alumna at Sam M. Walton College of Business and member of the Dean's Alumni Advisory Council. During this episode, they discuss how HoganTaylor LLP implements micro-innovation. A core value at HoganTaylor is to be dynamic, and they do this by utilizing micro-innovation. Listen as Sarah recounts an experience with an intern that shows how micro-innovation can impact every aspect of a company.
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Alan Ellstrand, associate dean for programs and research and professor in the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. His research areas include corporate governance, top management teams, and executive leadership. During their conversation, they discuss Assurance of Learning, or AoL for short, which is one of the AACSB's standards in their Continuous Improvement Reviews. The AoL encourages business colleges to step back and ask, "Are we truly teaching the types of things that we say we are teaching?” and “Are students leaving college with the right skills, abilities, and understanding that is in alignment with the degree that they are receiving?" Alan and Matt discuss how AoL is implemented within the Walton College and how they're closing the loop at all levels.
We all want our businesses to expand astronomically, but many of us are unwittingly sabotaging ourselves and our growth. Where are we going wrong? What are the leaders of successful, burgeoning businesses doing that the rest of us aren't? How can we tweak our strategies and stay ahead of industry trends, every step of the way? In this episode, Founder and CEO of The Duley Group, Professor Mike Duley shares how to build a business with unlimited opportunities for growth. Three Things You'll Learn in This Episode -How to avoid creating the ‘shark-suckerfish' model in our businesses Having one ‘shark' agent on our teams will only limit our growth. What can we do to ensure this doesn't happen? -How to ensure our recruits thrive in our company culture What can we do to create an atmosphere our recruits genuinely enjoy being in? -The importance of saying ‘yes' as much as possible How can we come at every request from a place of ABUNDANCE, even if that requires some out-of-the-box thinking? Guest Bio- Mike Duley is the Founder and CEO of The Duley Group. A speaker, coach and investor, Mike is also a Professor at The University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton School of Business. Passionate about growing not only The Duley Group, but also each individual within the business, Mike prides himself on a mindset of abundance. In addition to creating opportunities wherever possible to help others reach their full potential, Mike is also an avid philanthropist, and fosters a culture of charity in The Duley Group. Mike is the host of the Duley Noted podcast. To find out more, go to: https://theduleygroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-duley-43b2054 https://twitter.com/miked007 https://www.instagram.com/mikeduley007 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/duley-noted/id1333664524 Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.the1thing.com
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Rich Lawrence, vice president of special markets at Helen of Troy and adjunct professor of leadership in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, to discuss being a lifelong learner. Matt and Rich explore boundary spanning in industry and higher education.
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Adam Stoverink, director of MBA Programs and associate professor of management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. During their conversation, they discuss the differences between the MBA and EMBA programs and who benefits from each. Stoverink uses his leadership skills and management experience to explain how to keep company culture strong during the age of work from home and the process Walton College used to go fully remote in March 2020.
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Blythe Eggleston, the Director for Executive Education at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. During their conversation, Eggleston shares how her role at Walton College aids in life-long learning.
In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Brent Williams, the Associate Dean for Executive Education and Outreach and Garrison Endowed Chair in Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. During their conversation, Williams shares how he was able to develop a SWOT analysis that incorporates key trends and how this helped improve engagement to aid in the College’s continuous improvement review.
Karen Boston, senior assistant dean and chief student officer at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, shares her insights on the student success activities and initiatives within the University of Arkansas and specifically Walton College. Karen explains the Turn 2 Into 4 program, the ways the college is helping solve student obstacles and how data analytics plays a role in this, and how the career readiness initiative has partnered with companies to truly prepare students for future careers.
Andy asks the students to share how their thinking had been unexpectedly changed over the course of this season. They share about the “compass” for direction, how COVID helped to focus on the essentials, the psychology behind marketing, and the focus on employee experience. The students share that they were surprised at how difficult it proves to be to incorporate the customer centricity model and the challenges for businesses to actually measure their success with it. Hear about how many leaders use storytelling as an effective means to communicate ideas and thoughts. Listen to the stories that caught the student's attention—from the Ritz Carlton Hotel experience, to Paco's “boots on the ground” with Furniture Gallery in Houston. Andy wraps up this final episode by asking for insights as a student, or “customer”, of a university. The students cannot say enough about Professor Molly Rapert's course. Jacob shares about the advising office, scheduling appointments, and the issue of eliminating friction. Learn about marrying technology and the in-person interaction. Matt touches on the wisdom from Jeff (previous episode) about mentors and how he wishes he had created his “personal board of directors” much sooner! Final comments and insights reveal the wisdom discussed in prior episodes about the importance of customers “coming back” and the “dissatisfiers” that limit frequency of customer visits. Like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss the launching of Season 2! 0:42 Introduction of this final episode 1:30 Andy introduces the student panel 4:44 Students share their ideas and standouts from listening to this series 9:35 Surprises that changed their ways of thinking unexpectedly 17:20 Storytelling to communicate ideas or thoughts 21:30 Insights as a student, or “customer”, of a university 28:18 Final comments, insights, and questions Like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss the launching of Season 2! Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlmurray/ (Andy), https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-lininger/ (Taryn), https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobjmitchell/ (Jacob), https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbarber-ark/ (Matt), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyhansen21/ (Shelby) on LinkedIn. Learn more about the https://walton.uark.edu (Sam M Walton College of Business). Find out more about https://walton.uark.edu/insights/molly-rapert-profile.php (Molly Rapert), the student's highly suggested professor. Learn more about the https://walton.uark.edu/customer-centric-leadership/podcast/ (It's a Customer's World) podcast. Check out all the previous episodes of this podcast https://walton.uark.edu/customer-centric-leadership/podcast/ (here )or wherever you get your podcasts!
This week Mike is joined but Matthew Waller, the dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He currently holds the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair. Matthew A. Waller is dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, professor of Supply Chain Management and the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair in Business. He began working as dean in 2015 and continues to be a teacher, innovator and advocate for the Walton College faculty, staff and students. Useful Links: https://www.theduleygroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-duley-43b2054/ https://walton.uark.edu/about/dean.php https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwallerphd/?trk=pub-pbmap
As part of Leeds University Business School's #InternationalWomensDay series, Dr Shahla Ghobadi (University of Leeds) is joined by Dr Amber Young (University of Arkansas) to discuss how women are advancing the field in information systems, and what the challenges of being a woman in the tech industry are. This podcast episode was recorded in March 2021 via remote recording. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available at: https://business.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/download/218/podcast_episode_6_iwd_2021_-_transcript Bios: Dr Shahla Ghobadi is an Associate Professor of Information Management at Leeds University Business School. Her research contributes to advancing knowledge on the social and human aspects of developing software. Shahla has worked in automobile, eScience, and software industries as a consultant and project manager. Industry has inspired and significantly enriched her research on collaboration in software development firms and social change. Dr Amber Young is Director of the ISYS PhD Program and Assistant Professor of Information Systems in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Her research interests include how IT can be designed, developed and implemented for social and organizational good.
Matt Waller, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and Kathy Wengel, EVP and Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Johnson & Johnson discuss key trends that emerged in the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic as suppliers, manufacturers and distributors collaborated to ensure critical supplies were distributed all over the world.WatchApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Matt Waller, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and Kathy Wengel, EVP and Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Johnson & Johnson discuss key trends that emerged in the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic as suppliers, manufacturers and distributors collaborated to ensure critical supplies were distributed all over the world.WatchApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Nicholas Cogan and Matt Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, discuss last-mile delivery and omnichannel retailing from a global perspective. They examine how customer relationships vary across global markets and how important customer relationships are, regardless of the market. They also explore the importance of carrier reliability and sustainability.WatchApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Nicholas Cogan and Matt Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, discuss last-mile delivery and omnichannel retailing from a global perspective. They examine how customer relationships vary across global markets and how important customer relationships are, regardless of the market. They also explore the importance of carrier reliability and sustainability.WatchApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
With leadership experiences at Walmart, Meijer, Academy Sports + Outdoors, and now as CEO of PetSmart, J.K. Symancyk knows the ins and outs of retail. He never mapped out a plan to end up in the retail industry, but as he continued to say “yes” to each new opportunity, he climbed the ladder. In this episode of the Be EPIC Podcast, J.K. and Matt talk about the importance of teaching and learning from others throughout your career, and what separates great retailers from the rest of the pack. Learn more about Matt Waller: https://walton.uark.edu/about/dean.php https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwallerphd/ Learn more about the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business: https://walton.uark.edu/ Learn more about J.K. Symancyk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-k-symancyk-3952097/ https://www.petsmartcorporate.com/management-team/j-k-symancyk/
Today's interview is with Andy Murray, Founder and Executive Chair, Customer Centric Leadership Initiative at The Sam M. Walton College of Business at The University of Arkansas. Andy joins me today to talk about the aforementioned Customer Centric Leadership Initiative, what customer centricity means, how leadership has been impacted over the last few months, the leader's experience and what we should be doing to make sure that we deliver a great customer experience. This interview follows on from my recent interview – Leadership and how to achieve customer centricity – Interview with Minter Dial – and is number 372 in the series of interviews with authors and business leaders that are doing great things, providing valuable insights, helping businesses innovate and delivering great service and experience to both their customers and their employees.
Amber Young is a Ph.D. program director and assistant professor of Information Systems at the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business. Young recently wrote a theory paper titled “Avoiding an Oppressive Future of Machine Learning” for publication in MIS Quarterly. She sits down with host Matt Waller to discuss how her expertise in information systems and interest in using technology for social good led to her future-oriented research.
Brian Fugate is a professor, Oren Harris Chair in transportation, and chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Daniel Stanton, known as “Mr. Supply Chain”, is a supply chain project management expert who teaches for LinkedIn Learning and wrote the bestseller “Supply Chain Management For Dummies”. On this week's episode of the Be EPIC podcast, Brian Fugate and Daniel Stanton join Matt Waller to discuss the importance of thought leadership in the Supply Chain field.
Molly Rapert is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and Director of the Center for Teaching Effectiveness. Molly teaches the Marketing Management capstone course in the Walton College. Anne O'Leary-Kelly is the Senior Associate Dean for the Walton College. Molly and Anne have recognized the hardships students face as it relates to the pandemic. Through this, they have learned more about the identity loss students have experienced, in addition to the resilience they have learned.
Dinesh Gauri is a Professor of Marketing at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Dinesh has expertise in marketing science as well as retail strategy, pricing, analytics, big data, omnichannel, and shopper marketing. He is recognized as a thought leader in retailing and was ranked 3rd in the world in the retailing journal influence index from 2009-15. Gauri holds the Walmart Chair in Marketing and is the Executive Director of Retail Information for the Walton College. To read more about Dinesh Gauri and view his research, follow this link: http://dineshgauri.com/index.html
Anthony and Zach have Dr. Matt Waller, Dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Arkansas on to discuss the importance of leadership in transportation as well as how supply chains are evolving as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our sponsorWatch Listen on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Anthony and Zach have Dr. Matt Waller, Dean of Sam M. Walton College of Business, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Arkansas on to discuss the importance of leadership in transportation as well as how supply chains are evolving as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit our sponsorWatch Listen on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify
Meng Chee is Walmart’s first Chief Product Officer. Prior to Walmart, Chee worked for Nokia, Samsung USA, and JPMorgan Chase. Chee has a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s in software systems engineering from Boston University. Chee leverages technology to create outstanding customer experiences. Brent Williams is the Associate Dean for Executive Education and Outreach and Garrison Endowed Chair in Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Brent works to connect the Walton College with the business community and industry professionals in Northwest Arkansas.
Cindy Moehring is the Founder and Executive Chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative at the Walton College. This initiative highlights the importance of ethics in business and the integration of these skills into Walton classes. Barbara Lofton is the Assistant Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This fall, Cindy and Barbara will merge their skills to provide hands-on experience for students looking to grow their skills in using their voice to speak up about race through the Let’s Talk program. To keep up to date with the Let’s Talk about Integrity and Race program, follow this link: https://walton.uark.edu/integrity-and-race.php
Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO Logistics, is committed to improving the diverse culture XPO is striving to build for its employees, but doing so requires listening to employees, he said during the keynote address of FreightWaves’ Virtual 3PL Summit on Tuesday morning.Jacobs was asked questions from a diverse group of industry leaders, including Craig Fuller, CEO of FreightWaves; Ben Gordon, founder and managing partner of BG Strategic Advisors; David Dolan, managing director of DC Advisory US; John Larkin, operating partner of Clarendon Capital; Karl Kirkeby, senior vice president of Jefferies; Kevin Nolan, founder of Nolan Transportation Group; Lidia Yan, CEO of NEXT Trucking; Lori Heino-Royer, ambassador CEOX; Matt Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas; George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves; and Anthony Smith, economist for FreightWaves.The live question-and-answer town hall was the opening session of FreightWaves 3PL Summit, presented by Hubtek. TriumphPay is the universal sponsor and regional sponsors include Lean Staffing Solutions, Loadsure and Truckstop.com. Full article. FreightWaves virtual eventsWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of XPO Logistics, is committed to improving the diverse culture XPO is striving to build for its employees, but doing so requires listening to employees, he said during the keynote address of FreightWaves’ Virtual 3PL Summit on Tuesday morning.Jacobs was asked questions from a diverse group of industry leaders, including Craig Fuller, CEO of FreightWaves; Ben Gordon, founder and managing partner of BG Strategic Advisors; David Dolan, managing director of DC Advisory US; John Larkin, operating partner of Clarendon Capital; Karl Kirkeby, senior vice president of Jefferies; Kevin Nolan, founder of Nolan Transportation Group; Lidia Yan, CEO of NEXT Trucking; Lori Heino-Royer, ambassador CEOX; Matt Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas; George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves; and Anthony Smith, economist for FreightWaves.The live question-and-answer town hall was the opening session of FreightWaves 3PL Summit, presented by Hubtek. TriumphPay is the universal sponsor and regional sponsors include Lean Staffing Solutions, Loadsure and Truckstop.com. Full article. FreightWaves virtual eventsWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Max Viana is the Business Development Manager for Trading and Supply at Shell. Max grew up in Honduras in a family that prioritized school heavily. His focus on school and drive for success eventually opened up an opportunity for him to come to the U.S. to pursue his undergraduate degree. After graduating and returning to Honduras to work for Shell, Max was able to get an MBA from the Sam M. Walton College of Business. This opened up new opportunities at Shell and allowed him to continue developing his international business skills through traveling to many different countries and doing business with a variety of cultures.
Brian Shaw is the CEO and Principal of Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners in Rogers, AR. Brian first became interested in studying real estate in high school, and chose to study industrial engineering. However, Brian decided to study in the Sam M. Walton College of Business in pursuit of the strategic business side of real estate. He then went on to earn his MBA at the University of Denver with a focus in real estate and construction management. Brian discusses working in an ever-changing industry, his vision for the Pinnacle area in Rogers, and provides EPIC advice to current Walton College students.
Dr. Pu Liu is a professor of finance and chairman of the department of finance at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Liu recognized the importance of a Master of Science in Finance program after seeing the need to address the challenges of a digital economy driven by technology and innovation. In this program, students learn essential financial skills and gain the expertise to excel in their careers.
On today's Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you.On this episode they’re joined by Dean Matt Waller, Sam M. Walton College of Business; Aaron Terrazas, Director of Economic Research at Convoy and FreightWaves Market Experts Andrew Cox, Anthony Smith, and Zach Strickland.This is a live interactive event, viewers are encouraged to comment and call-in during broadcasts Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET on FreightWaves Linkedin and Facebook, channels.WatchApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Terry Esper is an Associate Professor of Logistics in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Dr. Esper was previously the Oren Harris Endowed Chair of Logistics and associate professor of supply chain management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. During his time at the University of Arkansas, Terry was the executive director of the Walton College’s supply chain management research center. He has also taught supply chain management at the University of Tennesee. His research in the area of last-mile logistics has brought to light the racial injustices experienced by Black delivery drivers. As a Black man in supply chain management, Terry has a unique experience and sheds light on what can be done about the racial injustices in America.
Gerald Alley is the founder and CEO of Con-Real, LP, a diverse company providing construction, real estate, program management, and technology and innovation services to clients and is one of the nation’s largest minority-owned businesses. He was recently inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Prior to the business college becoming the Sam M. Walton College of Business, Gerald was challenged by his mother to broaden his horizons, leave his home town of Pine Bluff, and study in Fayetteville. In this episode, Gerald talks about his time at the University, and the lessons he learned that helped him achieve success.
What can we learn from Walmart? Our friend, Donnie Williams, is the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas. He also happens to have a background as a Construction Project Manager! His background provides incredible insights into how big businesses use logistics and supply chains to gain a competitive edge. He also walks us through how we can map our own supply chain! Grab your coffee and settle in, there’s a lot of good stuff in this one! PLEASE VOTE FOR US HERE! Construction Junkie - best podcast of the year 2020 Related Links The Sam M. Walton College of Business Donnie’s LinkedIn Staple Yourself to an Order - Harvard Business Review SCMR - Research Summaries Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating or review and follow us on our social accounts! SUBSCRIBE! Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Eddie's LinkedIn Tyler's LinkedIn (Our day job)
Brian Fugate is a professor, Oren Harris Chair in transportation, and chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. His innovation in this area led to the creation of the Masters of Science in Supply Chain Management program. This program will equip students with the knowledge and expertise to excel in their careers and bring a unique perspective to their companies.
Vikas Anand is the Executive Director of MBA Programs and Graduate Innovation at Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is also a professor in the department of strategy, entrepreneurship, and venture innovation. His passion for student success has made the program successful in providing value to both students and companies.
Rajiv Sabherwal is a distinguished professor and chair of the department of information systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is the Edwin & Karlee Bradberry Chair and a Fellow of IEEE and the Association of Information Systems. Paul Cronan is a professor of information systems and the director of MIS and graduate certificate programs at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is an alum of the Walton College and is the MD Matthews Endowed Chair. Rajiv and Paul were instrumental in founding the master of applied business analytics program. This program will allow students to innovate and learn about data in a hands-on way. Students will learn to mine massive data sets and summarize data in a way that is understandable and actionable. Learn more about the program here: https://walton.uark.edu/graduate-programs/business-analytics-masters-degree/
“Like any technology, it’s about how you deploy it.” – Dr. Mary Lacity What if you could digitize uniqueness by sending one-of-a-kind originals, rather than easy-to-produce copies? It’s not just a thought: distributed ledgers, smart contracts, tokenization — these are all ways that we can take advantage of digital accountability to transfer value. But what’s the next step? With blockchain technology, it’s possible to turn a network of information into a network of value; but, that’s no easy feat. Will your organization be able to reap the benefits afforded by growing digital ecosystems? Join Ian Barkin this week on OneTAKE live as he discusses enterprise systems, blockchain technology and the future of work with Dr. Mary Lacity.Having known Ian for several years, Dr. Lacity is a visionary pioneer at the forefront of enterprise information technology trends. She has written numerous books on subjects ranging from blockchain technology, service-outsourcing and even robotic process automation. A professor at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, Dr. Lacity researches complex systems of information in order to discover ways technology can augment human ability. In addition to teaching, Dr. Lacity also serves as the director of the Blockchain Center for Excellence. She led the charge to adopt automation as a means to augment human ability years ago, and now specializes in the expansion of complex data ecosystems. Episode Resourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Lacityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lacity/https://blockchain.uark.edu/A selection of books written, or co-authored, by Mary LacityA Manager's Guide to Blockchains for Business: From Knowing What to Knowing HowBecoming Strategic with Robotic Process AutomationNine Keys to World-Class Business Process Outsourcing (Criminal Practice Series)
Brent Robinson is a 2004 Walton MBA alumnus and the CEO and Chief Thought Officer of Modthink Marketing, an agile marketing agency in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Modthink provides digital media solutions to many clients including subject matter experts in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Nathaniel Burke is a Ph.D. candidate at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He received his BA in economics from Manhattan College, then earned his MS in resource and applied economics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. After serving in the Army, Nathaniel developed an interest in identity and diversity as it relates to economics. His research interests include behavioral economics, experimental economics, micro-development, education, and social networks and identity. Nathaniel was a Mercatus Center Frédéric Bastiat Fellow during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Dave Wengel is the Founder & CEO of iDatafy, a real-time information services company. Mary Lacity is a Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. By applying blockchain technology, Dave and Mary are leading the way in certified resumes. More information on SmartResume can be found at https://www.smartresume.com/.
PULL QUOTE: “We just seem to be in a time where...society has in many ways normalized unethical behavior, and for future business leaders, that’s not good.” Cindy Moehring talks to LRN's Ben DiPietro about taking what she learned after working for 20 years to build and develop Walmart's worldwide ethics and compliance program, and going to the University of Arkansas to embed ethics into the curriculum at the Sam M. Walton School of Business. Cindy Moehring is the founder and executive chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative for the Sam M. Walton College of Business, at the University of Arkansas. Moehring shifted to academic life following a 20-year career with Walmart, Inc., where she helped to build the company’s ethics and compliance program, and worked with the board and senior leadership on global strategy, corporate governance, and cultural initiatives. Moehring spearheaded the transformation of Walmart’s global culture of integrity in the wake of Walmart’s foreign corrupt practices act investigation, developing and implementing a global ethics program in 27 countries for more than two million employees. She has served as the immediate past chair of the Board of the Ethics and Compliance Association, and as a director for the Ethics Research Center. She is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, and has served locally on the board of the Ruth I. Kolpin Family Foundation, and as a board member of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Girls on the Run. Moehring graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center, and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Sarah Goforth is the Executive Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Arkansas. In addition to this, she is also an adjunct professor in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Jon Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of The Sustainability Consortium. Jon is also a professor and was just named Chair of the Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation department in the Walton College. Canon Reeves is a Computer Science major at the University of Arkansas and the CEO and Co-Founder of MORE Technologies. Kyle Sadler is a Computer Science major at the University of Arkansas. He is also the Managing Director of Startup Village.
Tom Seay is a two-time alumnus of the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Throughout his career, Tom developed expertise in both retail and real estate. Tom's leadership, perseverance, and work ethic progressed him through many roles at Walmart.
Amy Watson is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and TED Talk Fellow at Oregon State University-Cascades. She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Amy's teaching areas include Principles of Marketing, digital analytics, advertising/promotions, consumer behavior, and statistics.
Lindsey Wagaman is a senior Marketing and Supply Chain Management double major in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. On campus, Lindsey serves as a Walton Ambassador and is a member of Leadership Walton, Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence, and the Arkansas Supply Chain Association. Lindsey has worked at Modthink Marketing as a Content Marketing Strategist since 2018. Trey Robinson is a senior Marketing major and Business Analytics minor at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Trey is a Content Designer at Modthink Marketing. He has recently accepted a full-time offer with Modthink after graduation.
If faculty were paid more when their students learned more, would student learning increase? In this episode, Sally Sadoff and Andy Brownback join us to discuss their recent study that provides some interesting results on this issue. Sally is an Associate Professor of Economics and Strategic Management in the Rady School of Management at the University of California at San Diego. Andy’s an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.
Mario Ramirez is President of MRamirez Group, LLC, a consulting firm focused on the needs of high net worth families, business development, public-private partnerships and multi-cultural marketing. He is an also an investment banker with Avalon Securities, a boutique investment banking firm based in New York. Mario works with Lipscomb Insurance as well as with NewRoad Capital Partners focusing on investor relations and building strategic alliances. Mario was previously with TIAA, a Fortune 100, $1 trillion financial services company where he served on the Senior Leadership Team in the role of Managing Director of Executive Relations and Hispanic Markets. He built strategic relationships with leaders in government, higher education and industry. He also led the national Hispanic market strategy and represented the company on Capitol Hill, providing Congressional briefings and exploring collaborative opportunities. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Mario serves on the Sam M. Walton College of Business Dean’s Executive Advisory Board, formerly on the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Garrison Financial Institute Board of Directors and the Arkansas Executive Forum. In addition, he serves on the Campaign Arkansas Steering Committee and chairs the campaign committee for Diverse Programs. Mario was a member of the Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board for the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2015-2017 and served on the National Hispanic Advisory Committee for the 2016 Jeb Bush Presidential Campaign. In addition, Mario is on the Board of Directors for Liberty Christian School.
Marat Davletshin is a PhD student in the Department of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Marat is a co-author of "Integrating Blockchain Into Supply Chain Management: A Toolkit for Practical Implementation." Book: https://www.amazon.com/Integrating-Blockchain-Supply-Chain-Management/dp/0749498269
If 2019 was the year of emerging technology hype, then 2020 holds the potential to be the year that we turn our attention to the work that needs to be done to derive concrete value from that technology: blockchains included. In late 2019, Remko Van Hoek, Clinical Full Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas – Sam M. Walton College of Business and a Member of the CSCMP Board of Directors, co-authored a book titled Integrating Blockchain into Supply Chain Management: A Toolkit for Practical Application. He and his three co-authors were looking to combine the understandable enthusiasm for distributed ledger technology with the knowledge we have about emerging technologies of the past. Their goal: to provide actionable insight and realistic use cases. In this conversation, Remko answers questions about: The use cases he and his co-authors had the opportunity to study and what they learned from those leading companies The role of third party advisors in blockchain pilots and implementations How to increase the likelihood of success with a blockchain pilot project, including project scope, partner selection, and setting internal expectations
The Amazon is Burning - From FreightWaves LIVE: Chicago Day 1 Ryan Rogers CTO of Covenant and Matthew Waller Dean of the Sam M. Walton School of Business on the Amazon effect.Apple PodcastsSpotifyRewatch the LIVE streams on YouTubeMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Stephanie Thomas is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Stephanie also serves as the faculty advisor for Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence. Stephanie received her BSBA and MBA from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and PhD from Georgia Southern University.
Boards are constantly rethinking how they're engaging employees and influencing company culture. Now, as more CEOs are being dismissed for ethical reasons, boards are under pressure to fundamentally change their approach to ethics. Trends in value creation are further fueling discussions around structure, leaving boards to consider adopting a new model altogether. In this podcast episode, Cindy Moehring discusses how boards can create a transparent, accountable company culture. Later on, special guest Adam Berger elaborates on what public company boards can learn from the private equity approach to value creation and working with entrepreneurial CEOs. Cindy Moehring is Founder and Executive Chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative, Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, and she is the Former SVP, US Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for Walmart. Adam Berger is Managing Director for Insight Partners. On this episode, we discuss What Can Boards Do About CEOs' Ethical Lapses? As more CEOs are being dismissed for ethical reasons, boards should take an active role in setting the culture of a company. How Can Boards Establish the Right Ethics Policies—and Ensure They're Followed Accordingly? To ensure accountability, directors should ask probing questions that expose inconsistencies in repercussions for senior leaders vs. junior employees. Can Public Boards Approach Value Creation Like Private Equity Boards Do? The key to long-term value creation is aligning goals among shareholders, management and boards. Checkout these resources we mention during the podcast: Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation paper Strategy& PwC 2019 Report on CEO Success You can find more interviews like this on The Corporate Director Podcast, hosted by Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day. To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to the podcast on our website, or on Apple Podcasts, or on Spotify.
Kelly Barnes is the Global and US Health Industries leader at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers). In her more than 30 years at PwC she has guided healthcare payers, providers, pharmaceutical/life sciences companies during an unprecedented time of change. Known as a change agent and decisive leader with distinctive points of view, Kelly founded PwC’s first independent think tank, the Health Research Institute (HRI), 13 years ago. Kelly is active in the International Women’s Forum and one of Health Data Management’s Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT. At the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business, Kelly and her husband Steve created the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Fund to promote healthcare-business collaboration. Kelly also serves on the executive advisory board of the Walton College at the University of Arkansas, where she earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting.
Kyle Berger is the Undergraduate Director for the McMillon Innovation Studio. In the Walton College, he is studying Finance and Entrepreneurship with a focus in Small Business Administration. Natalie Means is the Graduate Director for the McMillon Innovation Studio. Natalie is currently in the full-time MBA program at the Walton College. Together, they are responsible for leading student teams in the McMillon Innovation Studio in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. With 9 Project Leaders, the studio allows students to join innovation design teams to tackle real problems in business. The studio will be hosting Demo Day on December 6 from 3-5PM to present their work. Learn more: https://mcmillonstudio.uark.edu/
Suresh Sreeramulu is the Senior Director at Cognizant Technology Solutions. Suresh has been with cognizant for over 15 years and received his MBA from the Sam M. Walton College of Business in 2019. In addition to his 20+ years of experience in building platforms, Suresh is skilled in setting and driving IT strategy, financial management, and more.
Lisa Barrentine is the President and CEO at First Preston HT in Dallas, TX. Lisa is an alumnus of the Sam M. Walton College of Business where she received her BSBA in Accounting. Lisa has an impressive accounting background, and is well-known for property management and real estate.
Alan Ellstrand is the Associate Dean for Programs and Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Alan has previously served as the Chair of the Department of Management and the Director of MBA programs in the Walton College.
Stephanie Thomas is a professor in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Brain Johnson, an executive with Gartner, shares his experience leading organizations to optimize their Supply Chain Organization. Brian Fugate is the Department Chair of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. These leaders discuss the talents and attributes that are needed in the supply chain market. They provide insight into the new age of supply chain managers that are challenging the new generation of students.
Mary Lacity is a Walton Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. In addition to this, Mary serves as an Editorial Board Member for The British Blockchain Association and a Senior Editor for MIS Quarterly Executive. Mary's passion is educating and challenging students and professionals about emerging blockchain technology.
Molly Rapert is one of the most revered professors in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Molly has served as an Associate Professor of Marketing for 21 years and Director of the Walton College of Business Center for Teaching Effectiveness for 13 years. Students often describe Molly's Marketing Management course as one of the best classes to transition into the workforce. Each year, Molly's course incorporates guest speakers, retail safaris, and dynamic projects into the curriculum to give students a sense of what to expect after graduation.
In this talk, Yaron looks at wealth generation through capitalism, delves into America’s guilt surrounding success and the forced sacrifice expected of businessmen. Through the virtues of Capitalism, Brook not only makes the moral case for laissez-faire capitalism, he shows why it is vital to the wellbeing of society.This talk was recorded and hosted by This is Capitalism! at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas on March 5, 2019. [Audio only, no video].Like what you hear? Become a sponsor member, get exclusive content and support the creation of more videos like this at https://www.yaronbrookshow.com/support/, Subscribestar https://www.subscribestar.com/yaronbrookshow or direct through PayPal: paypal.me/YaronBrookShow.Want more? Tune in to the Yaron Brook Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/ybrook). Continue the discussions anywhere on-line after show time using #YaronBrookShow. Connect with Yaron via Tweet @YaronBrook or follow him on Facebook @ybrook and YouTube (/YaronBrook).Want to learn more about Objectivism? Check out ARI at https://ari.aynrand.org.
Integrating Blockchain into Supply Chain Management: A Toolkit for Practical Implementation: https://www.amazon.com/Integrating-Blockchain-Supply-Chain-Management/dp/1789660483 Brian Fugate is the Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Brian's research focuses on advancing the scholarship and practice of strategic, global integration of demand and supply, knowledge flows, and sustainability across the supply chain. Brian teaches undergraduate, graduate, executive, and professional development courses in on-campus and online formats, and has received multiple awards for innovations in teaching and learning, including AACSB's Innovations That Inspire Award. Brian is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Supply Chain Management, an Associate Editor for the Journal of Operations. Remko Van Hoek is a clinical full professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He took this position in January 2018. In addition to this, Remko also serves as an independent advisor of sourcing and procurement. Remko’s past positions include executive roles within Disney, PwC, Nike and Cofely. Before accepting his position at the University of Arkansas, Remko was a visiting professor at the Cranfield School of Management in Cranfield, England. He served as the 2018 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Council for Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) and has done keynotes around the world.
Shelley Simpson, EVP; Chief Commercial Officer; President of Highway Services at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; over 20 years of experience at J.B. Hunt in positions across a variety of business segments; board member, WorkMatters and the Mercy Health Foundation; Dean’s Executive Advisory Board, the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas; executive sponsor for J.B. Hunt’s Growing and Retaining Outstanding Women (GROW) and Latinos Engaging, Advancing and Developing (LEAD); named “Distinguished Woman of the Year 2016” from Women in Trucking; received the “2017 ATHENA Woman of the Year” from the Northwest Arkansas Business Women’s Network; BS, Marketing, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
About the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Sam M. Walton School of Business Dean Matt Waller. Dean Waller has spent more than 25 years at the University of Arkansas including a detour to grow and sell a merchandise technology company, Mercari Technologies. No stranger to success, Dean Waller picked up where he left off upon returning to the University of Arkansas, spending time in China for the first ever EMBA program for WalMart China. After a year in China he returned back to Fayetteville and has been here ever since. Dean Waller has overseen the growth of School of Business including a complete retooling of the MBA program and an expansion of the Executive MBA program where participants spend one weekend a month at the school for the two-year programs before earning their MBA. Dean Waller said that what he and previous Dean’s have done wouldn’t be possible without the generous gift bestowed upon the School of Business back in 1998 by the Walton Family Foundation. Both the undergraduate and graduate Business program has produced some outstanding leaders of industry including, John Furner, current CEO of Sam’s Club. In addition to what Dean Waller and his colleagues are doing at the University, he mentioned that Northwest Arkansas has become a hotbed of Entrepreneurship with local firms like Field Agent, Engine, and Rev Unit adding to the foundation of strong businesses that WalMart, Tyson, and JB Hunt started many years ago. When he is not leading the charge at the Sam M. Walton School of Business, Dean Waller spends time with his wife and four children hanging out at Beaver Lake, floating the Buffalo River, or Mountain Biking. In addition to all of the outdoor activities that NWA has to offer Dean Waller enjoys the great restaurant scene including some of his favorite restaurants, Tusk and Trotter, Press Room, and Preachers Son, to name a few. Dean Waller left us with some very good advice about the importance of relationships in business and in life. “If you can deliver and don’t have relationships it really doesn’t matter.” All of this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas. Important Links: Website The Sam M. Walton College of Business Email mwaller@uark.edu This episode is sponsored by: Email info@iamnorthwestarkansas.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas: Join our Email List! Email Us hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.com Connect With Our Facebook Page https://www.Facebook.com/iamnorthwestarkansas/ Connect With Our Twitter @iamnorthwestar1 Connect With Our Instagram @iamnorthwestarkansas Join The Facebook Group https://www.Facebook.com/groups/iamnorthwestarkansas Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn Thank you for listening to this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and the lives of everyday people making Northwest Arkansas what it is today. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow
Dave Fish is founder and CEO of CuriosityCX an insights, creative, and customer experience agency. He has spent over 20 years understanding the grey areas of consumer behavior. Dave has been directly involved in designing and executing Customer Experience initiatives and has extensive supplier and client-side experience in all facets of consumer behavior research. Dave held executive positions at The Engine Group, The Mars Agency, MaritzCX, as well as at JD Power, American Savings Bank and Toyota Motor Sales. Dave regularly writes and presents on CX topics. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Automotive News, CNN, USA Today, Reuters, and CRM Magazine and on numerous television networks. He is a regular contributor to the American Marketing Association and is a featured columnist on CustomerThink. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University and as Adjunct Professor of Marketing at the Sam M. Walton School of Business at University of Arkansas. Follow Worthix on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/worthix/ Follow Worthix on Twitter: @worthix Follow Dave FIsh on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fishdd/ Follow Dave on Twitter: @DoctorPescado Follow Mary Drumond on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marydrumond/ Follow Mary Drumond on Twitter: @drumondmary
Scot Burton is a Distinguished Professor and Tyson Chair in Food and Consumer Products Retailing at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Professor Burton's research interests include consumer health and welfare issues, price perceptions, consumer response to advertising and sales promotion, and measurement issues associated with survey research. Scot has over 100 refereed journal articles in various publications. Scot received his B.B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Houston.
Sacred Conversation About Work Episode 22 In Episode 22, Carol continues her talk with Judi Neal, a recognized expert and academic on spirituality in the workplace. Judi speaks and consults internationally. Clients include Pfizer and GE, as well as non-profits. In this second part of a two-part interview, you’ll learn about the power of tapping into a knowing that goes beyond the rational, how Johnson and Johnson creates sacred space at their headquarters, and why Aetna is such a big proponent of mindfulness at work. You’ll also hear Judi’s take on the long-term prognosis for businesses as a place for human beings to thrive as well as tips for getting started on bringing spirituality into the workplace. We wrap up with Judi’s reflections on a life so much bigger than she could have ever imagined, with miracle after miracle, and a delightful personal exchange between Carol and Judi. Judi Neal is the Chairman of Edgewalkers International, the retired Director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Haven. Widely published, her books include Creating Enlightened Organizations: Four Gateways to Spirit at Work, Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground, and The Spirit of Project Management. She is the editor of The Handbook for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace. Judi has been active in creating communities that support spirituality in the workplace, as the founder of The International Center for Spirit at Work, and the International Spirit at Work Awards, and co-founder of the Management, Spirituality and Religion Interest Group at the Academy of Management. She is also co-founder of the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion and on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Management, Spirituality and Religion. Judi received her Ph.D. from Yale in Organizational Behavior and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For more information on Judi please visit her website: www.edgewalkers.org Or email her: judi@edgewalkers.org ### Credits: HOST: Carol Ross, standoutandbelong.com GUEST: Judi Neal PRODUCER/EDITOR: Kyle Donovan, kyledonovan.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: Nicholas Geier
In this lecture, Yaron Brook speaks to students at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas on the morality of capitalism.Recorded on January 17, 2017 in Fayetteville, AR.Like what you hear? Become a sponsor member, get exclusive content and support the creation of more videos like this at https://www.yaronbrookshow.com/support/, Subscribestar https://www.subscribestar.com/yaronbrookshow or direct through PayPal: paypal.me/YaronBrookShow.Want more? Tune in to the Yaron Brook Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/ybrook). Continue the discussions anywhere on-line after show time using #YaronBrookShow. Connect with Yaron via Tweet @YaronBrook or follow him on Facebook @ybrook and YouTube (/YaronBrook).Want to learn more about Objectivism? Check out ARI at https://ari.aynrand.org.
Dan Worrell is the Interim Department Chair in the Department of Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Dan served as Dean of the Walton College from 2005 to 2012. Dr. Worrell also currently holds the Corporate Responsibility Professorship in Management. He has served in a variety of higher education administrative positions spanning over two decades. Positions have included: department chair; associate dean; and 15 years of service as a dean at three different business schools.
In Episode 22, Carol continues her talk with Judi Neal, a recognized expert and academic on spirituality in the workplace. Judi speaks and consults internationally. Clients include Pfizer and GE, as well as non-profits. In this second part of a two-part interview, you’ll learn about the power of tapping into a knowing that goes beyond the rational, how Johnson and Johnson creates sacred space at their headquarters, and why Aetna is such a big proponent of mindfulness at work. You’ll also hear Judi’s take on the long-term prognosis for businesses as a place for human beings to thrive as well as tips for getting started on bringing spirituality into the workplace. We wrap up with Judi’s reflections on a life so much bigger than she could have ever imagined, with miracle after miracle, and a delightful personal exchange between Carol and Judi. Judi Neal is the Chairman of Edgewalkers International, the retired Director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Haven. Widely published, her books include Creating Enlightened Organizations: Four Gateways to Spirit at Work, Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground, and The Spirit of Project Management. She is the editor of The Handbook for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace. Judi has been active in creating communities that support spirituality in the workplace, as the founder of The International Center for Spirit at Work, and the International Spirit at Work Awards, and co-founder of the Management, Spirituality and Religion Interest Group at the Academy of Management. She is also co-founder of the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion and on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Management, Spirituality and Religion. Judi received her Ph.D. from Yale in Organizational Behavior and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For more information on Judi please visit her website: www.edgewalkers.org Or email her: judi@edgewalkers.org ### Credits: HOST: Carol Ross, standoutandbelong.com GUEST: Judi Neal PRODUCER/EDITOR: Kyle Donovan, kyledonovan.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: Nicholas Geier
Sacred Conversation on Work Episode 21 In Episode 21, Carol talks with Judi Neal, PhD, a recognized expert and academic on spirituality in the workplace. Judi speaks and consults internationally. Clients include Pfizer, GE, Unilever, General Dynamics, Hewlett-Packard and others. In this first part of a two-part interview, you’ll hear about Judi’s journey from whistle blower to management professor, the bottom line benefits that are created when employees become connected to something greater than themselves and to others, and the power of aligning individual values and organizational values. Judi and Carol also talk about the inner work of the leader, a “crisis of awe”, and how silence plays a role in better decisions, individually and collectively. The first part of this interview concludes with a discussion on powerful, but often overlooked skills of the effective leader. Judi Neal is the Chairman of Edgewalkers International, the retired Director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Haven. Widely published, her books include Creating Enlightened Organizations: Four Gateways to Spirit at Work, Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground, and The Spirit of Project Management. She is the editor of The Handbook for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace. Judi has been active in creating communities that support spirituality in the workplace, as the founder of The International Center for Spirit at Work, and the International Spirit at Work Awards, and co-founder of the Management, Spirituality and Religion Interest Group at the Academy of Management. She is also co-founder of the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion and on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Management, Spirituality and Religion. Judi received her Ph.D. from Yale in Organizational Behavior and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For more information on Judi please visit her website: www.edgewalkers.org Or email her: judi@edgewalkers.org ### Credits: HOST: Carol Ross, standoutandbelong.com GUEST: Judi Neal PRODUCER/EDITOR: Kyle Donovan, kyledonovan.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: Nicholas Geier
Remko Van Hoek is a clinical full professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He took this position in January 2018. In addition to this, Remko also serves as an independent advisor of sourcing and procurement. Remko’s past positions include executive roles within Disney, PwC, Nike and Cofely. Before accepting his position at the University of Arkansas, Remko was a visiting professor at the Cranfield School of Management in Cranfield, England. He served as the 2018 Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Council for Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) and has done keynotes around the world.
Phillip Keene is a Director of Corporate Communications for Walmart. In this role, Phillip has been overseeing State and Local Communications for the East Coast since January 2016. Phillip works out of the company's Home Office in Bentonville and has been a Walmart associate for more than 10 years. Phillip is currently working toward his Executive MBA at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
In Episode 21, Carol talks with Judi Neal, PhD, a recognized expert and academic on spirituality in the workplace. Judi speaks and consults internationally. Clients include Pfizer, GE, Unilever, General Dynamics, Hewlett-Packard and others. In this first part of a two-part interview, you’ll hear about Judi’s journey from whistle blower to management professor, the bottom line benefits that are created when employees become connected to something greater than themselves and to others, and the power of aligning individual values and organizational values. Judi and Carol also talk about the inner work of the leader, a “crisis of awe”, and how silence plays a role in better decisions, individually and collectively. The first part of this interview concludes with a discussion on powerful, but often overlooked skills of the effective leader. Judi Neal is the Chairman of Edgewalkers International, the retired Director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Haven. Widely published, her books include Creating Enlightened Organizations: Four Gateways to Spirit at Work, Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground, and The Spirit of Project Management. She is the editor of The Handbook for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace. Judi has been active in creating communities that support spirituality in the workplace, as the founder of The International Center for Spirit at Work, and the International Spirit at Work Awards, and co-founder of the Management, Spirituality and Religion Interest Group at the Academy of Management. She is also co-founder of the Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion and on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Management, Spirituality and Religion. Judi received her Ph.D. from Yale in Organizational Behavior and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For more information on Judi please visit her website: www.edgewalkers.org Or email her: judi@edgewalkers.org ### GUEST: Judi Neal HOST: Carol Ross PRODUCER/EDITOR: Kyle Donovan, kyledonovan.com GRAPHIC DESIGN: Nicholas Geier
Jonathon Schilling is a 2017 alumnus of the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He received his degree in International Business with an Economics Concentration and graduated summa cum laude. Jonathon currently works in the Business Skills Rotation Program at Boeing where he administers contractual operations and functions for Boeing's Global Services Group Program.
Brent Robinson is a 2004 Walton MBA alumnus and the CEO and Chief Thought Officer of Modthink Marketing, a Fayetteville based full-service digital marketing agency. Modthink provides digital media solutions to many clients including subject matter experts in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
We flip the script on Matt Waller, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and place him in the hot seat. A purveyor of entrepreneurship, Dean Waller is known for his interviews with entrepreneurs, and we couldn't be more excited to get the latest on business, entrepreneurship and the future of experiential learning at the University. The future of the Walton College of Business will integrate other colleges on campus to provide a hands-on and innovative learning experience that will create the next generation of entrepreneurs, small business owners and corporate moguls. Check out all the Walton College of Business has been up to here! Have a question for Dean Waller? Reach out to him at mwaller@uark.edu. Check out his entrepreneurial spotlights on his Linkedin. Get your weekly dose of entrepreneurial wisdom by subscribing to us on the Podcasts app! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook! Hear the stories of other great startup businesses by listening to our previous podcasts here! Hosts: Jeff Amerine & Michael Iseman
Omar Kasim graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Sam M. Walton College of Business in three years. He balanced the decision of starting a restaurant that he had been contemplating launching, or going to Law School. The entrepreneurial track seemed more intriguing, and now one year later he has a successful fusion taco fast-casual restaurant in Fayetteville, AR and plans to expand the brand. The Motivational Speech that Omar mentioned at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLcJHC9J7l4 http://conquesos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/conquesos/home okasim@conquesos.com Hosts: Jeff@Startupjunkieconsulting.com Michael@Startupjunkieconsulting.com
Crazy is seeing something that no one else can see and the willingness to jump in with both feet to make it happen, because you just know it will make the world a better place. And when you turn out to be right, then they call you brilliant! Judi Neal is Chairman and CEO of Edgewalkers International http://edgewalkers.org Previously she was Director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, and is currently She is recognized as an expert on spirituality in the workplace and speaks and consults internationally. Her research focuses on business leaders who have a strong commitment to their faith and spirituality, and began studying how they bridged the spiritual world and the material world of business. She is author of Edgewalkers: People and Organizations that Take Risks, Build Bridges and Break New Ground; co-authored The Spirit of Project Management with Alan Harpham; and is editor of the Handbook of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace. She recently published her fourth book titled Creating Enlightened Organizations: Four Gateways to Spirit at Work. Her next book is The Handbook of Personal and Organizational Transformation. She has published widely in academic journals and has created an international community of Edgewalkers.
Stan Zylowski is the co-founder and President of Movista/MVRetail. Stan has also had a had in starting several other local businesses including a restaurant and a local butcher shop. Stan holds a management degree from Troy State University and received his M.B.A from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton School of Business. Stan Zylowskimovista.com Our contact info: Jon Cadieux / jon@455mediagroup.com / www.455mediagroup.com Jeff Amerine / jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com / www.startupjunkieconsulting.com
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