Podcast appearances and mentions of Sydney Finkelstein

Sydney Finkelstein, a professor of management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, encourages leaders to approach their direct reports like teachers. As Finkelstein explains, being a teacher-leader means continually meeting face to face with employees to communicate lessons about professionalism, points of craft, and life. He says it's easy to try and that teaching is one of the best ways to motivate people and improve their performance. Finkelstein is the author of “The Best Leaders Are Great Teachers” in the January–February 2018 issue of Harvard Business Review.

Being the most knowledgeable and experienced person on your team can seem advantageous. However, Sydney Finkelstein, an expert in leadership and talent development, warns that expertise can lead you astray in two significant ways: it may stifle your curiosity about new developments and foster overconfidence in your problem-solving abilities. In this episode, Finkelstein explores these pitfalls and proposes a crucial supplement to expertise: the importance of becoming more humble and open-minded. He also offers research-backed advice on how to cultivate these qualities as a leader. Finkelstein is a professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and the author of the book Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Key episode topics include: leadership, leadership qualities, emotional intelligence, ambition, humility, listening skills, learning, Steve Jobs. HBR On Leadership curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock the best in those around you. New episodes every week. · Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: Avoiding the Expertise Trap (2019)· Find more episodes of HBR IdeaCast.· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org.]]>

In today's leadership spark, Professor Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School at Dartmouth, delves deep into the intricacies of modern leadership. Sydney highlights the need for innovation in talent management, pointing out HR's slower evolution compared to other business functions. He describes 'Super Bosses' as leaders who actively engage with their teams, foster both collaboration and competition, and recognize the value of employee growth beyond just retention.  The conversation pivots to actionable advice, suggesting questions potential hires might ask to identify super bosses, such as inquiring about their vision, delegation habits, and relationships with former employees. Finkelstein also discusses millennials' unique workplace needs, suggesting that the super boss approach can enhance engagement by making work more meaningful for all. The goal is a workplace where employees are more fulfilled and leaders inspire greater achievements. Sydney Finkelstein is one of the 100+ CEOs I interviewed for my new book, Leading With Vulnerability, which is coming out in October. ⁠Check it out here and pre-order your copy now⁠. __________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

In today's leadership spark, I chat with Professor Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School at Dartmouth. We discuss the "super bosses," leaders who deeply mentor their team and value direct communication. These leaders might be tough, but they genuinely care about the professional growth of their team. Moreover, the concept of being a super boss isn't confined to large corporations but can be seen in small startups, freelancers, and even in educational settings. Sydney notes that anyone can be a super boss. Blending good management with real care for the team's growth are key. These leadership qualities are teachable and aren't tied to age or rank. Sydney Finkelstein is one of the 100+ CEOs I interviewed for my new book, Leading With Vulnerability, which is coming out in October. ⁠Check it out here and pre-order your copy now⁠. __________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

In today's leadership spark, I chat with Professor Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School at Dartmouth, and he delves into the characteristics and types of "super bosses" that he studied for his book. Sydney identifies 18 notable super bosses, and‌ not all super bosses are easy to work with. Some can be quite challenging. Finkelstein categorizes the super bosses into three types: "glorious bastards" driven by winning, "nurturers" focused on mentoring, and "iconoclasts" who are inherently creative. While different in their motivations, they all have the same endgame: nurturing others to greatness. Sydney clarifies that not every successful executive is a super boss; his research focused on those who not only achieved success but also elevated those around them. Sydney Finkelstein is one of the 100+ CEOs I interviewed for my new book, Leading With Vulnerability, which is coming out in October. ⁠Check it out here and pre-order your copy now⁠. __________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

This episode looks at effective leadership and research done on what makes a Superboss and looks at the work of Sydney Finkelstein.

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds degrees from Concordia University (Montreal), the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published more than 25 books and 100 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the "leadership guide for the Networked Age." Dr. Finkelstein's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sydney-Finkelstein/author/B001H6QOEM - Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. Sydney Finkelstein: https://ims-online.com/ Single Servings (bite-sized video clips that answer your most pressing leadership and management challenges) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwWl_bClmVyp_YJxfrDJy4kGhRxaxJZm Relevant IMS Leadership and Management Articles https://blog.ims-online.com/ Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Superbosses background (02:43) Superbosses across different industries (06:23) 3 types of Superbosses (10:21) Superbosses are everywhere and aren't always in leadership positions (12:39) Tip: Advice to people early in their careers (15:01) Coaching, delegating, and vision (16:52) Tool: Habits of SuperBosses (21:28) Motivating employees (23:36) Galvanize employees around a vision (26:08) The why of your business and work (28:05) Leadership is not linear (29:37) What Superbosses look for in other people (32:55) Untapped talent pools (35:01) Conclusion

I don't know if my late mother was a superboss, but for sure she was a SuperMom. Today at 1pm EST, I resume the show after returning from South Africa and my mother's expected and yet sudden passing. She was a regular “watcher” of the show and would have LOVED my guest today, Professor Sydney Finkelstein, author of Superbosses. We've actually been doing a live read of the book in our Collective Café every Thursday morning at 8am EST (discord.gg/alphacollective) Join us today for a rare live show where we'll discuss “Why Smart Executives Fail,” “Superbosses,” education and wisdom! Exclusive 1-minute highlights and/or extended clips of this interview, plus behind-the-scenes looks at the show and group chat are now available for subscribers at just 99c/month on my profile, @jaffejuce on Instagram Watch full episodes at youtube.com/c/josephjaffeisnotfamous. Subscribe at bit.ly/subscribetotheshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Coughran had a chance to talk with Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management and faculty director of the Tuck Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.  Sydney is also a consultant and speaker to senior executives around the globe, as well as an executive coach, focusing on leadership, talent development, and corporate governance. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Management and listed on the “Thinkers 50”, the world's most prestigious ranking of leadership gurus. Sydney has been featured in the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Business Week, the London Times, Toronto Globe and Mail, Inc, Fast Company, and CNBC.Helpful links:Join the Strategic Financial Mastery programJoin Our Free CommunityTrain your team with an on-site workshopDisclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the show

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds degrees from Concordia University (Montreal), the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published more than 25 books and 100 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. His latest projects include the leading podcast, The Sydcast, that uncovers and shares the stories of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life, as well as a new series of online courses based on his life's work available at Coursera. https://faculty.tuck.dartmouth.edu/sydney-finkelstein/

Episode SummaryWhat happens when a tech-savvy entrepreneurial young man from Africa comes to America for school? It's his first time in the US and what does he learn? As he describes on this episode of The Sydcast, George Boateng learns that he is black. That simple, and powerful, observation will strike many listeners as profound, yet George understands that his identity is what he makes it to be. As we will hear, that includes an EdTech start-up that is teaching young people in Africa to code, an effort to mentor young Africans to develop solutions to the real problems they are confronting, and his own work on his Ph.D. in Switzerland.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.George Boateng George Boateng is a Computer Scientist, Engineer, Educator, and Social Entrepreneur who has been recognized as a Pioneer in the 2021 MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35. He is currently a PhD Candidate and Doctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich, Switzerland focusing on Applied Machine Learning, and a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge, U.K. George is also the CEO and co-founder of SuaCode.ai, an EdTech AI start-up that is enabling young Africans to learn to code using smartphones and AI. He is also the President and co-founder of Nsesa Foundation, an education nonprofit that is training and mentoring young Africans to be innovators. He previously worked as an Applied Scientist at Amazon (Alexa AI) and a Software Engineer at Sapho (acquired by Citrix). George has a BA in Computer Science and an MS in Computer Engineering from Dartmouth College, U.S. where he was an E.E. Just STEM Scholar and an E.E. Just Graduate Fellow.Insights from this episode: What George learned along the wayWhat it means to have an impact on people's livesWhat led George to start the coding companyHow George is able to manage his time (doing his Ph.D. and running a startup)George's journey to engineeringGeorge's journey to Dartmouth UniversityWhat it means to show up in America coming from AfricaInsights on how arthritis led him to wearable technologyQuotes from the show:“The goal was to teach people across Ghana to code so that we can reach more people” -George Boateng [9:03]“We have a lot of good data, we haven't made good use of it yet, but I think at some point it will really be useful data that other companies might want” -George Boateng [13:28]“Now is the single best time to have talent of any type because you are going to be in such demand, and you're going to get paid for it, maybe more than you have been before” -Sydney Finkelstein [13:49]“One of the challenging aspects of coming to the US was having to embrace this new identity called black” -George Boateng [32:49]“I have been in Ghana all my life, the concept of race was not part of my experience” -George Boateng [33:03]“I think there's got to be an evolutionary reason for it, but we do like to separate people into groups and when they don't exist, we create them, and if they do exist, we highlight them” -Sydney Finkelstein [34:03]“I consider myself an accidental academic because the main reason i am in academia is because I didn't get a job. If I had gotten a job, I definitely wouldn't be doing my PhD” -George Boateng [34:41]“Very few people ever have it figured out, you just have to do the best you can and you try to go for it” -Sydney Finkelstein [45:56]Stay connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastGeorge Boateng LinkedIn: George Jojo Boateng Twitter: George Boateng Instagram: George Boateng Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he teaches courses on Leadership and Strategy. He also has experience working with executives at Dartmouth and other prestigious universities around the world. He holds degrees from Concordia University and the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University in strategic management. What is a Super Boss? Do you need to be on the level of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates to become a Super Boss? Stay tuned as Professor Finkelstein shares the key to becoming a super boss and building a successful organization! --------------------- Companies with better employee experiences have more engaged and productive workers, higher profits, and the ability to attract and retain talent. In today's competitive talent landscape, companies can't afford not to invest in employee experience. Download your copy and start creating better experiences for your employees and customers today! --------------------- Get the latest insights on the Future of Work, Leadership and employee experience through my daily newsletter at futureofworknewsletter.com  Let's connect on social! Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacobmorgan8 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jacobm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistJacob

Episode SummaryScholar, leadership guru, author, speaker, and influencer, for the last 7 years Christine Riordan has been President of Adelphi University in New York. How did she get there? How did her leadership work translate to when she was sitting in the corner office? How did she navigate running a large university during Covid? And how does she think about women and leadership? A master class on leadership, with Christine Riordan.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Christine RiordanChristine Riordan (MBA, Ph.D.) is the 10th President of Adelphi University in New York and has been since 2015. Since starting, Chris has established the University's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and has helped launch 50 new academic degree programs. She also sits on a number of boards including those of RE/MAX Holdings and the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU).Prior to becoming Adelphi's President, Riordan occupied roles including Executive Consultant at State Farm, Dean of University of Denver's College of Business, and Associate Dean at TCU, to name a few. Chris is an expert in leadership, talent development, career success, and diversity. She has published 70 articles and is authoring Shift Happens: How to Adapt and Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World of Work—a book on helping employees adapt to the changing workplace. Chris's TEDx talk, “Dare to Be Extraordinary,” has received more than 26,000 views.Insights from this episode: How to create an inclusive environmentHow to involve people in creating an inclusive environmentChris' journey to being university presidentChris' challenges as a presidentNavigating classes during covidHow Chris helped her university to respond to the pandemic from an academic standpointHow she helped her community with resources to tap into during the pandemicHow Chris helped her community to navigate in the new environment with the COVID-19 pandemicHow to successfully fundraiseChris' mission to help every student succeedWhat are the attributes of good leadershipQuotes from the show:“One of the things that was really important for me was to be able to make an impact on students' lives” - Christine Riordan [5:36]“Diversity is easy but it's useless if it doesn't have inclusion, and I think the hardest work is to make sure people are included” - Christine Riordan [9:23]“The job of not just a leader but almost anyone in any significant senior position with responsibility is to figure out what that puzzle is” - Sydney Finkelstein [19:01]“I think when you are trying to accomplish things then the challenge and opportunity again is to try to find that shared goal and commonality” - Christine Riordan [30:55]“From a leadership standpoint, it is really important to understand who you are serving and understand their desires and make sure you are communicating constantly with them” - Christine Riordan [39:09]“To do all the work around diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging, you have to be very intentional” - Christine Riordan [44:31]“To me the number one capability that a leader has to have is adaptability ” - Christine Riordan [46:11]“Even if someone has the capabilities to do a particular job, if they do not have the right mindset, they are not going to be successful” - Christine Riordan [47:05]Stay connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastChristine RiordanWebsite: christineriordan.comLinkedIn: Christine Riordan Twitter: Christine M. Riordan Instagram: Christine M. Riordan (@prezriordan) Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

An Athlete's Life, with Anouk PattyEpisode Summary:So many people are afraid of change, but sometimes we get to talk to someone whose life is a case study of change. When it was clear that Anouk Patty – an NCAA champion ski racer – would not be good enough to reach Olympic medal heights, she changed. Business school and a successful career in tech strategy and deal-making followed. When Anouk realized that she was not living her true self, this mother of two came out as gay, at age 40. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she became an even more empathetic and passionate leader. An honest and inspirational conversation with Anouk Patty, on The Sydcast.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Anouk Patty Born into a skiing family in France and raised in Vermont, Anouk Patty was practically destined to make it onto the US Ski team at age 14. Yet after a few years as a global top-30 skier, Anouk was ready to leave behind the “single-minded focus that it takes to be a world-class athlete.” She went on to ski at Dartmouth, where she claimed an NCAA title, and then to JP Morgan in New York where she launched her professional career. After earning her MBA at Harvard Business School and doing a stint at Bain Consulting, Anouk jumped on the tech bandwagon at Intuit. She spent 10 years there before taking some time off to be a mom and (finally) have some time to reflect on her life and what she wanted. As a result, she got divorced, came out as gay, and decided to head back to work doing strategic partnerships at HP. Today, Anouk holds a similar role at Dropbox, sits on numerous ski-related boards, and is a recent survivor of breast cancer. She describes herself as “intensely curious about life, business, opportunities, and people.”Insights from this Episode The age range ski racer's usually reach the peak of their careersThe challenges of being an athleteThe importance of the single-minded focus for an athleteThe differences between an excellent athlete and a world championThe difficulties Anouk faced when she transitioned to the business worldHow Anouk ended up working on Wall StreetThe skillsets from the athletic world that have served Anouk the most in businessAnouk's experience choosing an alternative career pathHow Anouk decided that she was going to retire temporarily to be a momHow being gay has affected Anouk as a leaderHow the workspace has changed in the past decadesHow Anouk dealt with being diagnosed with breast cancerWhat advice Anouk would give to her younger selfQuotes from the Show: "It's a pretty brutal sport. You're out there in the cold, it's freezing... whether its raining or cold or whatever it is you have to be out there and they're long days" - Anouk Patty [09:30]"I love hanging out with people that are trying to be the best in the world at something. There's only one number one at any point in time, so most people are not gonna hit that, but that doesn't mean you can't try it" - Sydney Finkelstein [20:11]"When I was actually trying to get the job and going through recruiting, I had a number of different firms say to me: Well you should just go back into sports" - Anouk Patty [23:30]"When you make these life-changing shifts you feel like: Oh God, what am I letting go, and what am I giving up? Will I ever be able to find this sense of reward and satisfaction again?" - Anouk Patty [32:28]"[About breast cancer] You just never think that something like this could happen because we [the athletes] spend so much of our time taking care of our bodies, eating the right food and exercising everyday"- Anouk Patty [44:30]"If you want to get the best out of others, you have to bring your best and truest self to the table" - Anouk Patty[48:42]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastAnouk PattyTwitter: Anouk PattyFacebook: Anouk PattySubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

What do Superbosses look like? What skills do they possess, and how do they go about creating future leaders? Let's find out all the answers from one of the most exceptional leaders, Sydney Finkelstein. Sydney is a Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, a Consultant, a Speaker to senior executives, and an Executive Coach focusing on leadership, talent development, and corporate governance. Sydney is also a fellow of the Academy of Management and is listed on the Thinkers50, the world's most prestigious ranking of leadership gurus, and the author of Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Moreover, he is a columnist for the BBC and the host of his own podcast, The Sydcast. In this episode, we discuss: - How can you learn to ask the best question? - Leading through crisis and change - Finding the right job - What makes Superbosses stand out? For more interviews from the CFO Weekly podcast, check us out on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player! Presented by Personiv https://insights.personiv.com/cfo-weekly

Episode Summary:Recently, Syd launched a set of four online courses on the Coursera platform – the Strategic Leadership “specialization” – getting a first-hand view of how education has shifted from traditional classroom to digital media. Since the Sydcast is all about learning, it seems appropriate for the first episode of Season 4 to kick off with the CEO of that digital education company, Jeff Maggioncalda. Not only is Coursera the biggest online education start-up with over 100 million learners around the world, but the company is also creating a complex ecosystem where traditional suppliers of learning – universities – are as much business partners as they are competitors. On this episode of The Sydcast, the story of a CEO in the booming yet quickly morphing education sector that is looking to change how each of us learns.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Jeff Maggioncalda Jeff Maggioncalda joined Coursera as CEO in June 2017 and since then helped the company grow to over 100 million learners and 7,000+ institutions, served by high-quality learning content from 250+ of the world's top universities and industry educators. He previously served for 18 years as the founding CEO at Financial Engines Inc, a company co-founded by economist and Nobel Prize winner William Sharpe. Financial Engines grew rapidly under Jeff's leadership, providing high-quality online investment advice that has helped millions of people save and prepare for retirement. Jeff has also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and Cornerstone Research and continues to serve as a Director of Silicon Valley Bank, Inc. He holds an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and English from Stanford University. In his free time, Jeff is a lifelong learner and proud dad, and enjoys studying music theory and spending time with his wife and three daughters.Insights from this EpisodeWhat is CourseraHow Coursera was foundedWhy Coursera is a rapid changer enablerTechnology and globalization relationship with CourseraSuccess factors of CourseraWhat's the general population of Coursera learnersHow did Jeff end up being the CEO of CourseraSydney's course on CourseraWhat advantages does this “era of resignation” has brought to CourseraHow do academic institutions use CourseraHow does Coursera as an organization manage failureWhat does Jeff think most of the time about as a CEOWhat does Jeff think about CEOs addressing social issues in the public eyeHow does Coursera help their workers to balance their timeWhat advice would Jeff give to his younger selfQuotes from the Show: “I thought everybody knew Coursera, its a hundred million people that are learners in Coursera but turns out that's not the case”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [08:25]“[About Coursera] We are certainly facilitating a very different and more accessible way of learning than only being able to go on a four-year on-campus program ”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [10:45]“I teach certain things that I want more people to access so the fact that Coursera came out of universities but it was really the entrepreneurship of professors”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [14:10]“The exclusive audience of great teachers was the people sitting in the classrooms, it doesn't have to be that way”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [23:21]“We're now in the world of the so-called “great resignation” and what really means is like reconsideration of our lives”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [32:06]“[About entrepreneurship] Even if it's something that the student wants, even if it is less expensive, even if it is higher quality, it doesn't mean that you're gonna have a successful business”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [39:37]“[About Coursera's culture] It's that combination of loving to learn and translating learning into impact”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [42:54]“I think what good investors celebrate is rapid learning and often you can't learn unless you fail”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [44:01]“What we haven't yet completely figured out … is how do we want to redeploy strategically the way we use physical space to run our company, to attract people, to engage employees ”- Jeff Maggioncalda in “The Sydcast” [56:54]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastJeff Maggioncalda Coursera: Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making SpecializationLinkedIn: Jeff MaggioncaldaSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Hopefully, everyone's had at least one “SuperBoss”. That leader who had a transformational impact on your work, who brought out your creativity and had you desperate to give your absolute best to the job and company. Unfortunately, we've all experienced the complete opposite. What are the characteristics of a SuperBoss and what can you do to become a leader who transforms the lives of those who work in your business, leaving a permanent and valuable mark on their personal and professional development? This week Sydney Finkelstein, author of 25 books including best seller “SuperBosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent” and Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College helps you understand the steps you can take to become a SuperBoss. Don't miss this episode. Here's What We Cover This Week…. 02:39 – Sydney's Early SuperBosses 05:18 – The Distinguishing Characteristic of a Super Boss 10:33 – Three Bundles of Super Boss Behaviour 13:55 – The Value of Vulnerability 15:07 – Why Does Your Company and Each Team Exist? 18:34 – The Wake-Up Call That's Driving a Need for Leadership 20:51 – Unleashing Creativity 24:18 – Leadership Behaviours that Matter When Encouraging Risk-Taking 29:51 – The Master Apprentice Relationship 34:59 – The Bus-Stop Analogy 40:21 – How Super Bosses Hire 48:07 – A Huge Leadership Mistake to Make 51:00 – How to Follow Sydney's Work ------------------------------------------------------ If you got value from today's episode, please remember to: 1. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 2. Register to be the first to know when new episodes drop and free tools are published at www.scaleupspodcast.com, or 3. Drop us a question about scaling using Speakpipe on the website, or email questions@scaleupspodcast.com. Follow us on your favourite socials: ScaleUps Podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleupspodcast ScaleUps Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaleupspodcast/ ScaleUps Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaleupspodcast Watch the full episode at ScaleUps Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLlvcqAuqJMYBVUBoiixChQ You can connect with Sydney Finkelstein via: Website: https://faculty.tuck.dartmouth.edu/superboss-playbook/ Podcast: https://thesydcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-finkelstein-3900032/ Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/strategic-leadership-impact-change-decision-making or you can reach out to connect with Sean directly via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seansteeleprofile/ Website: www.seansteele.com.au

On this podcast episode of My Job Here Is Done, Dave and Kelli scan the plethora of business superhero books to see if they're worth reading. Well, the answer is maybe - but only at the right time, and when you're in the right mindset. Books like Steve Jobs, by Steve Jobs - Autobiography, Andrew Carnegie - Thrive, Arianna Huffington, or Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson are all exceptional. We love hearing about these great leaders - or, more appropriately - these great unicorns!As you know, a unicorn is defined as a mythical icon typically represented as a horse with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead. Unicorns in the business world are rare, and you'll likely never see one in person or become one.As entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs, we tend to idolize, heroize, even affectionately adore a few strangers, those celebrity business people who are just so exceptional (or lucky) that we call them “Business Unicorns.” People like Buffet, Sandberg, Rockefeller, Zuckerberg, and Gurley-Flynn are rockstars with personalities as large as their fortunes. The trouble we illustrate in this episode is that sometimes we read about them in their books or see their movies, we then try to emulate them, or want to be just like them! We think that's a bad thing to do.Well, the truth is it's not going to happen. You won't be ‘just like them,' and you can't and shouldn't try to be like them. (We're  pretty sure Elon Musk would tell you that same thing to your face.)  We've seen good people hurt themselves professionally by mimicking or acting like these unicorns during the ascending stage of their careers.This episode offers alternate suggestions that have worked for enthusiastic and driven people climbing the career ladder or running their businesses. We talk about starting local, visiting three successful companies in your hometown that have been operating for a while, and meeting the owners for a chat.  They have stories you need to hear, and they are relatable to you at the right time in your career trajectory. They are likely not in the One Percent Club, they probably don't own a jet, and they work each day just like you. Lots and lots to learn here.Kelli and Dave offer some general suggestions on reading to learn more about doing business well, but they focus on broad topics instead of people. Kelli's favorite book is Sydney Finkelstein's, “Why Smart Executives Fail (and what you can learn from their mistakes).” Amazon has it, here.Dave recommends a classic Dale Carnegie's, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” also on Amazon, here  (Note: these are affiliate links, at no extra charge to you, we will earn a small commission) The show finishes with some words of encouragement and which are hopefully inspiring enough for you to give the advice a try. Thanks for listening!  If you like My Job Here Is Done, please tell a friend, leave some comments, and a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app, we'd really appreciate it!

Episode Summary:Sarah Apgar – Princeton and Dartmouth alum, Iraqi war vet, volunteer fire fighter and EMT, and startup founder – wants to create a fitness and wellness movement based on the FitFighter steelhose product. In three conversations over the last year, we learn about Sarah and her company, her life as a Mom, her aspirations for her business, and how the relentless move toward growth requires constant adjustment and deep resilience.Sydney Finkelstein:Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Sarah Apgar:Sarah Apgar is the Inventor of the Steelhose®, Founder of FitFighter® and Creator & Team Captain of the SteelSisters®. FitFighter is a strength and mobility system originally designed to help firefighters learn skills and be better prepared for their job. Sarah's signature innovation, the Steelhose®, was featured in 2020 on ABC's Shark Tank, and is now available to trainers, coaches, gyms, teams, physical therapists, and the general public, to keep us ready for our everyday mission. The SteelSisters® is a nationwide team of young women aged 13-30 who support each other, celebrate strength, share knowledge, and do what's worth fighting for. Sarah is an Iraq War Veteran, All-American Collegiate Athlete, Fitness Professional, former Volunteer Firefighter and Warby Parker Executive, and mom of 2 little girls. In addition to her primetime Shark Tank debut, Sarah and FitFighter® have been featured in Rolling Stone, Mens Health Magazine, Muscle and Fitness, Essence, ABC News, USA Sports Radio, Armed Forces Network, and Oxygen Magazine, and performed for clients the likes of ESPN, FDNY, and the United States Military. Sarah promotes and celebrates the power of teams, women leaders, and public service, contributing a portion of sales to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation. Prior to launching FitFighter, Sarah was an executive at Warby Parker, overseeing the opening of the first 50 bricks and mortar retail stores in the US and Canada. Sarah has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a BA from Princeton University, and is a graduate of the Princeton Army ROTC Program. She lives in Port Washington NY with her husband, Ben Smith, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, her two young daughters, Emory and Arlyn, and canine Louisiana. Sarah is an avid skier, hiker, triathlete, and just about anything outdoors, and adores baking, cable reruns, and making people smile.Insights from this Episode:What is FitFighter and its purpose How Sarah got to the idea to found FitFighter The importance of the subscription model for FitFighterQualities that entrepreneurs must have How Sarah involves her children in her FitFighter lifeFitFighter's journey through Covid-19Sarah's experience on Shark Tank and the challenges she facedHow Shark Tank helped boost FitFighterHow Sarah manages her time as a mom and as an entrepreneur The challenges that partnerships have brought to FitFighterSarah's experience hiring a CEO for FitFighterFuture business plans for FitFighterQuotes from the Show: “Now we've just experienced this incredible shift in folks not being able to get out there to their gym, we've seen billions of dollars come out of the market of gym memberships…so what it's done is really explode companies that developed products that you can have in your home”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [12:26] “I've never thought of FitFighter as just a product…I don't think I would invest my life in that, there's a lot of great companies that produce great products but ultimately this (FitFghter) is a lifestyle change and shift and rethinking the paradigms around fitness and wellness”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [38:27] “[About life balance for Sarah and her team] We're all sort of facing mental health challenges and struggles, from isolation. I like to think that we're actually kind of living our best FitFighters life when it comes to strength and fostering a healthier, happier lifestyle that has some balance”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [58:33] “Whether or not you're actually starting a business is not the point, is whether you're creating and seeking opportunities to experience new things and to learn along the way, is really a mindset”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [01:05:21] “[About looking for a CEO] I've never had a co-founder, I've had great people at the table with me, friends, strategic advisors from the beginning and a couple of terrific early team members, but I never had that person who you can call up three, four, five times a day”- Sarah Apgar in “The Sydcast” [01:18:55] Stay Connected: Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastSarah ApgarWebsite:https://www.sarahapgar.com/Instagram: Sarah ApgarLinkedIn: Sarah ApgarTwitter: Sarah ApgarDartmouth College: Sarah ApgarFitFighter:Instagram: FitFighterCompany Website: https://www.fitfighter.com/Training Platform:https://classes.fitfighter.com/catalogSizzler:Sizzler FitFighter Brand Trailer: Brand TrailerFitFighter App:FitFighter AppYouTube Channel: FitFighterSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:Italy. Food. Artisans. Culture. That is the life Professor Danielle Callegari is immersed in, and when you hear about it you'll probably say, why didn't I think of it! Except then you'll need to spend years writing a book on Dante, then start the next book, cloistered in Italian libraries with no air conditioning during Roman summer. Danielle's story is a story of the professor building a career, a brand, and a platform, an inside look at what it really takes to make it in academia.Sydney FinkelsteinSyd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Danielle CallegariDanielle Callegari is Assistant Professor in the Department of French and Italian at Dartmouth College and Councilor of the Dante Society of America. Her teaching and research focuses on Italian literature and food and beverage studies. Her first book, Dante's Gluttons: Food and Society from the Convivio to the Comedy, is forthcoming with Amsterdam University Press in spring 2022. She is also the co-host of Gola (patreon.com/golapod), a podcast on Italian food and beverage culture, with Katie Parla.Insights from this EpisodeHow Danielle's interest on Italian culture beganHow Danielle navigates through the investigation worldDanielle's concerns on having a PhD in HumanitiesThe story behind the Dante Society of AmericaThe purpose of Danielle's book “Dante's Gluttons: Food and Society”Danielle's ideas for her next bookThe importance of creating a brand as an academic and professorSecrets about Danielle's experience in Italy during Covid-19The success of the Gola Podcast Danielle's networking strategiesQuotes from the Show: “Many people probably don't understand that if you're not publishing as a professor you're not standing up in front of the class as a teacher very long, and whether that's books or articles or mix of the two”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [11:35] “Everyone must eat, it's just perfectly universal, there is not time or place where humans haven't had a relationship with food, and as a result of that, [food] becomes the ultimate point of reference” - Danielle Callegari in “The Sydcast” [31:44]“[About Danielle's experience on libraries] I've found things I didn't know existed and that no one knew existed that fit into my research in a very special way and that's a kind of Indiana Jones moment”- Danielle Callegari in “The Sydcast” [46:54]“[About her teaching method] Talking about things like social order, soft power, economic viability, so it's the place where we start and we outline all the ways in which food culture becomes something that communicates much more than what is apparently on the surface”- Danielle Callegari in “The Sydcast” [56:08]“To me universities that continue to offer standard learning just in the classroom without a strong experiential component are living on borrowed time”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [01:01:55]Stay Connected: Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastDanielle Callegari Instagram: Danielle Callegari Podcast: Gola PodcastSociety: Dante Society of AmericaDartmouth College: Danielle Callegari | Faculty DirectorySubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:Did you ever feel like you didn't deserve the job you had? That you were faking it, and would soon be found out? That's impostor syndrome in action, and my former MBA student Catharine Keene has been dealing with it for years. In this episode she tells her story, including how she's figured out how to keep it under wraps as she starts her post-MBA career at one of the world's leading consulting firms.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Catharine KeeneCatharine Keene is a consultant at Bain & Company. She received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Tufts University, her Master's in Education from University of Pennsylvania, and her MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Prior to consulting, Catharine taught high school biology at St. Paul's School in Concord, NH, and worked in customer experience and lifecycle marketing at ClassPass. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Catharine hopes to incorporate sustainability into her consulting work, leveraging the power that businesses have to drive positive environmental change.Insights from this EpisodeCatharine's learnings from Tuck School of Business How Catharine experienced Covid-19 as a studentHow the imposter syndrome has affected CatharineCatharine's experience at Bain & CompanyCatharine's tools to deal with the impostor syndromeHow to build relationships oriented to mentorshipQuotes from the Show: “[About the impostor syndrome] It's not just a little bit of self-doubt, which is normal for most of us, but the self-doubt kind of takes hold, it starts to take over and it can be debilitating”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [02:32]“As a woman, both in academic settings and in professional settings, women have historically been a little quieter than men and specially in male dominated fields, so that is a stereotype that I want to actively work to counter”- Catharine Keene in “The Sydcast” [13:04]“[About growth mindset] My modeling has lots of room to improve, rather than I will never be an excel genius like some other people that I may encounter”- Catharine Keene in “The Sydcast” [16:58]“Internally for me it has been important to counter negative thoughts with tangible facts that I know about the work I've done, both at being so far at Tuck and then my previous career, and then also engage people which are helpful in creating good habits”- Catharine Keene in “The Sydcast” [32:42]“Breaking down that perceived need to be perfect all the time really helps come back at impostor syndrome”- Catharine Keene in “The Sydcast” [34:00]“In my experience the people who have been the strongest mentors are people that I have a great connection with on a personal level as well, and it takes time for both people to unravel the different layers of who they are in work and outside of work”- Catharine Keene in “The Sydcast” [38:40]“I am reconciling what it means to keep passion and drive in mind while also letting it be okay that there will be periods when you're just present where you are and not running so fast towards the next goal”- Catharine Keene in “The Sydcast” [42:26]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastCatharine KeeneLinkedIn: Catharine KeeneSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:Successful MBA leaves high-paying Wall Street job to build a start-up dedicated to helping women manage their careers and families. Joyce Cadesca tells us why she made this move, and in this As It Happens series, visits with us three times over the last year to talk about the challenges and wins she's racked up. The truth: it hasn't been easy, but for this single mom of color the path she's on is a true life passion, replete with reinvention and re-learning, but no regret.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Joyce CadescaJoyce Cadesca is an experienced general management leader who is devoted to social justice, inclusion, and equity. Her corporate work experience includes finance, strategy, and human resources roles at leading global Fortune 100 companies such as Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Her life purpose is to empower individuals to achieve their educational, family, and professional goals. She is the Founder and President of famHQ LLC, a tech-enabled family concierge, holistic coaching, and dedicated childcare service designed to maximize time, energy, and success for busy working mothers. Joyce was inspired to create famHQ based on her challenges as a busy corporate mom and through her work as a professional development coach and child-care advocate for underserved families. Through partnerships with reliable companies, supportive co-founders, and an experienced in-house staff, Joyce offers an affordable, user-friendly “one stop app” through famHQ to give working moms access to resources that help you set goals and crush them. Outside of famHQ, Joyce serves as a Professional Development Coach at Management Leadership for Tomorrow, working with MBA students as they define their career paths. Also, as Resident Director of ‘A Better Chance Lower Merion', Joyce advocates for providing educational access to underserved high school students. Her previous nonprofit work experience also includes education program management and classroom teaching. Joyce earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.Insights from this EpisodeJoyce's process of being admitted into Tuck School of Business at DartmouthJoyce's experience at J.P. MorganJoyce's experience as a single working momAbout famHQAbout having co-founders in famHQHow to deal with doubt as a entrepreneurAbout the constant famHQ adaptation process to changesJoyce's future plans for famHQWhy famHQ shifted their focus to moms of color Quotes from the Show:"I do believe in the idea of a calling, I believe that I was called to help young students to gain the opportunities that I was exposed to, because my life was so drastically changed by those opportunities ”- Joyce Cadesca in “The Sydcast” [09:31]“[About shifting from the for-profit to non-profit sector] What I have gained by leaving that behind far exceeds the salary that I had, not monetarily right?, not financially, but the piece of mind that I'm doing what I love and what I was called to do, a balanced person, it exceeds that money that I left behind”- Joyce Cadesca in “The Sydcast” [19:01]“I have to admit there were moments, I think every entrepreneur has moments like this where you're in the middle of a pandemic, your kid is home half time or whatever the situation is, or you're maybe I should just go and do this the easy way, maybe I should go back to my stable corporate life”- Joyce Cadesca in “The Sydcast” [38:53]“[About facing doubt as an entrepreneur] I used to say when I was in one of those situations, well what's the worst thing that could happen? And not always but usually the worst thing that could happened is something you can deal with" - Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [41:00]“[About entrepreneurship] Be ready for the grind, the resilience and resourcefulness it takes to get through some tough nights, and also the self-awareness to work with partners who may not agree with you”- Joyce Cadesca in “The Sydcast” [1:02:50]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastJoyce CadescaInstagram: Joyce CadescaLinkedIn: Joyce Cadesca FamHQLinkedIn: famHQ | Family ConciergeInstagram: famHQ Website: http://www.famhq.org/Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Syd also hosts his own podcast, The Sydcast, to share stories of people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life (Carol Fishman Cohen was a recent guest!). Syd defines what a superboss is, the unique traits of a superboss, why you want to work for one, and the specific questions to ask when interviewing to determine if your prospective boss is a superboss. He also shares his thoughts on the four characteristics of a great job and why these are so important for relaunchers. https://thesydcast.com/

Episode Summary:At It Happens: MBA student Lia Parker-Belfer re-enters the workforce with her summer internship at Uber. Dedicated to a career of impact, joining legendary bro-culture Uber is a purposeful challenge, akin to many Gen Z'ers and Millennials who must come to terms with aspirational values in the corporate world. In this episode, we follow Lia, before and after, comparing expectations and reality, to see what she learned about Uber, and about herself.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Lia Parker-BelferLia Parker-Belfer is a graduate student pursuing an MBA at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and an MPA at the Harvard Kennedy School. Lia grew up in Brookline, MA and received her BA from Hamilton College. Prior to graduate school, Lia was a consultant with Deloitte's Government and Public Services practice in Washington, DC. During this time, she helped US federal agencies and nonprofit organizations better serve their constituents and customers and work through complex challenges. Lia is currently exploring ways to leverage technology for social good. Upon completing her dual degree in 2023, Lia hopes to work at the intersection of the public and private sectors, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Lia's passion for DEI stems from her lived experience as a Chinese woman adopted by Caucasian parents and raised in the Jewish faith. Lia is committed to creating community and fostering cultures of belonging wherever she goes. During her first year at Tuck, Lia founded If You Knew Me, a podcast designed to illuminate surprising connections, broaden perspectives, deepen understanding, and spark rich conversation within the Tuck community. Insights from this EpisodeThe backstory of the “If You Knew Me” PodcastWhy Lia picked business schoolWhy Lia chose Uber to do her internshipLia's constant pursue for an intersection between the private and public sectorHow to build relationships even in remote environmentsHow Lia's internship experience is different or common from her classmatesLia's experience of taking in person classes during Covid-19What Lia learned from working on UberHow to identify and understand if a job is the right fit for youLia's future plans of joining technology with social goodQuotes from the Show:“I wanted to work at a company where the product I could really see a tangible connection to helping people, and so Uber actually did make a little bit of sense for me when I thought about how it grants people access, transportation and that might not be otherwise available to people and specifically during the pandemic”- Lia Parker-Belfer in “The Sydcast” [12:16]“Redefining what that impact actually looks like and I think you can have a day to day in the communities you're part of, without maybe having that CEO title for example”- Lia Parker-Belfer in “The Sydcast” [21:14]“[About serving to your community] The more gratitude you have the more you personally benefit in terms your own personal mental wellbeing and happiness ”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast”- [23:04]“It was challenging to find opportunities to be in the CSR or social impact space for a summer that is so short and also that's not in my job title”- Lia Parker-Belfer in “The Sydcast” [37:45]“Being an individual contributor doesn't mean you're truly alone, and I think I had that misconception because really you are surrounded by resources, you do have a team ”- Lia Parker-Belfer in “The Sydcast” [45:48]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastLia Parker BelferEmail: lparkerbelfer@gmail.comLinkedIn: Lia Parker-BelferPodcast: If You Knew Me Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:As It Happens: Follow puzzle-maker Kaylin Marcotte as she builds her startup JIGGY during Covid – growing, pivoting, and getting her first big break. In two conversations over four months, we get an inside look at how Kaylin and her startup manage early growth while learning both what she needs to do next and who she is as an entrepreneur and a person.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Kaylin MarcotteKaylin is the founder & CEO of JIGGY, a direct-to-consumer jigsaw puzzle brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the humble jigsaw, and support female artists around the world. Prior to launching Jiggy, Kaylin founded Village Strategies, a marketing consultancy, and was the first employee at theSkimm, running its community marketing, social media and Skimm'bassadors. Kaylin holds a BA in political science and economics from Barnard College. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and spends her free time doing jigsaw puzzles of course, and running a 30-day plastic-free challenge program with her sister, Mackenzie.Insights from this EpisodeHow JIGGY worksWhat the science behind playing puzzles isThe differences of between being a female founder and male founder Kaylin's entrepreneur journey and what inspired her to found JIGGYThe community building process of JIGGYWhat the JIGGY Puzzle Club isKaylin's experience of being on SharkTankQuotes from the Show:“[About entrepreneurship] I thought it was a much more straightforward process and that, you know, you have an idea, you wanna get something made, there's these factories, they make it and you pay them and that's that”- Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [15:13]“[About Syd's experience on a class called ‘Art & Money'] The ways in which the art market works are really unusual, and there's a bit of wild west here”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [21:57]“[About women in the art world] Gender representation it's a big issue in terms of gallery space, museum space” Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [24:33]“[About dealing with competitors in the market] As your business grows and people hear about you more you will have copycats, and what I've learned about all of this is that you can't avoid people copying you and if you have to sue them to keep them away is a really bad way to live, you don't have enough money to keep doing that”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [26:05]“[About her experience on Shark Tank] The idea of just releasing control and not even knowing until it's live on TV, what that edit is gonna be, you know, you don't see anything before hand, it's definitely nerve wracking” Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [48:51]“[About the founder syndrome] What's next, what's the new shiny opportunity or what else should we do and finally I had an advisor and he was like yes of course like innovator die, always thinking of those things, but also like part of scaling is the less sexy, just you do what you've already done 10 times over ”- Kaylin Marcotte in “The Sydcast” [1:00:21]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastKaylin MarcotteWebsite: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/Shark Tank: Kaylin Marcotte on the Shark TankSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Vad kännetecknar egentligen starka och väl fungerande marknadsteam, och vad är nycklarna till att bygga ett. Det och mycket mer djupdyker vi i det här avsnittet. För att bygga upp och leda ett marknadsteam är en stor utmaning. Med mig för att dela sina tankar och insikter kring ämnet har jag Björn Alberts från Arc och Curamando som har jobbat med frågorna under lång tid. Som marknadschef vilar ett stort ansvar på ens axlar att dels leverera bra resultat men också att skapa ett starkt marknadsteam med rätt mix av kompetenser. Man behöver ha koll på allt från hur man bygger upp teamet och sätter samman rätt kompetenser till att sätta upp tydliga mål som får alla att dra åt samma håll och skapa en vinnande kultur. Och som du kan läsa här nedan så är Björn helt rätt person att prata om det här då han har lång erfarenhet av både marknadsföring och att leda team samt gedigen erfarenhet som marknadschef. Han har dessutom lång erfarenhet av att arbeta med de här frågorna som konsult. Om gästen Björn Alberts är en marknadsförare och ledare med gedigen erfarenhet av både marknadsföring och affärsutveckling. Han är idag partner på Arc samt ledare och rådgivare på Curamando. Och han har arbetat med marknadsföring och internet sedan 1995 där han bland annat varit med och utvecklat en av Sveriges första internetbanker och en av de allra första apparna i Sverige. Björn har även erfarenhet av marknadschefsrollen från flertal bolag. Däribland från Volvo Ocean Race som är världens femte största sportevent där han var CMO och kommunikationschef. Om avsnittet Vi startar avsnittet med att prata om vad det finns för olika typer av marknadsteam och vad som kännetecknar ett bra sådant. Björn delar sedan sina tankar och insikter om vad som krävs för att bygga ett starkt marknadsteam. Och hur man startar den processen på ett bra sätt. Han berättar efter det om vilka roller och kompetenser som generellt behövs i ett modernt marknadsteam och ger sin syn på den ständiga frågan om specialister, generalister och t-profiler. Och hur man ska tänka kring byråer och externa partners. Du får dessutom höra vad Björn anser om: Hur man leder och styr marknadsteam effektivt Vad som krävs för att bli en bra marknadschef Och hur man växer och skalar upp sitt team Han delar med sig av mängder med bra tips och jag hoppas att du kommer bli lika inspirerad som jag blev. Det finns som vanligt länkar till de resurser som nämns i avsnittet. Björn har dessutom lagt till ett antal boktips dig som vill bli en bättre marknadsförare och ledare. Och efter länkarna hittar du tidsstämplar till olika sektioner i avsnittet. Länkar Björn Alberts på LinkedIn Curamando webbsida Curamando på LinkedIn Arc webbsida Arc på LinkedIn Harvard Business Review (resurs/webbsida) The ONE thing av Gary Keller, Jay Papasan (bok) Adlibris Bokus Influence av Robert Cialdini (bok) Adlibris Bokus The Art of Learning av Josh Waitzkin (bok) Adlibris Bokus The Wisdom of Psychopaths av Dr Kevin Dutton (bok) Adlibris Bokus How to Be a Positive Leader av Jane Dutton, Gretchen Spreitzer (bok) Adlibris Bokus The Five Dysfunctions of a Team av Patrick M Lencioni (bok) Adlibris Bokus The Confidence Game av Maria Konnikova (bok) Adlibris Bokus Insanely Simple av Ken Segall (bok) Adlibris Bokus Purple Cow av Seth Godin (bok) Adlibris Bokus Inspired av Marty Cagan (bok) Adlibris Bokus Do More Faster av Brad Feld, David Cohen (bok) Adlibris Bokus Superbosses av Sydney Finkelstein (bok) Adlibris Bokus Beyond Measure av Margaret Heffernan (bok) Adlibris Bokus Originals av Adam Grant (bok) Adlibris Bokus It's not the Size of the Data av Koen Pauwels (bok) Amazon Cubed av Nikil Saval (bok) Adlibris Bokus The Coaching Habit av Michael Bungay Stanier (bok) Adlibris Bokus Tidsstämplar [3:33] Björn inleder med att prata om vad det finns för olika team och vad som kännetecknar dem. Och vad det är som påverkar mest hur marknadsteam ser ut...

Episode Summary:Starting a job as a new CEO is not easy. Starting at the same time as a global pandemic is tougher. Now add in that the CEO – my guest, Lucy Lieberman – is running the travel company Tablet Hotels and you get the picture. With a career that went from digital startups in the early days of the Internet to managing global brands, Lucy has experience with pretty much every aspect of marketing, and she brings it all to her role as CEO. On this episode of The Sydcast, Lucy walks us through her path to the top, how she thinks about leadership, and some of the exciting new ideas she's been spearheading to help emerge from the Covid crisisSydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Lucy LiebermanLucy Lieberman is CEO of Tablet Hotels, the hotel experts at the MICHELIN Guide. She joined Tablet as Chief Marketing Officer in 2019 to scale the brand globally following its acquisition by Michelin, bringing more than 20 years of expertise in marketing, product development and operations to the role. Lieberman previously spent 10 years with Ogilvy and Mather, most recently serving as Managing Director. At Ogilvy, she was responsible for delivering marketing ROI for brands such as InterContinental Hotels Group, American Express, IKEA and BlackRock. Earlier in her career, Lieberman served as a founding team member of two technology startups, oversaw product development for a mobile startup, and helped lead operations and project management for digital marketing agencies. She holds a BA from Georgetown University in Studio Art and French and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.Insights from this EpisodeHow Tablet Hotels workThe difficulties of running a travel company during Covid-19How the partnership between Michelin and Tablet Hotels was formedLucy's journey to becoming the CEO of Tablet Hotels Lucy and Syd's first experiences on business with the internetHow the travel behavior has changed because of Covid-19Quotes from the Show:“[About traveling] For quite a while now, my philosophy has been quite different, I'll see what I see in terms of the famous places...but I much rather just kind of walk around and experience”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [4:41]“When you get any job offer you think about could I even do this, is this insane or is this completely common sense and there is not even anything to question about it ”- Lucy Lieberman in “The Sydcast” [15:07]“You can't go out thinking that everything you're going to do is going to be flawless and amazing and game-changing”- Lucy Lieberman in “The Sydcast” [42:05]“We definitely saw a real shift in where people were traveling away from metropolitan destinations and big hotels and people were really gravitating towards smaller properties, properties that had bungalows or cottages or stand alone units, villas, those were insanely high demand”- Lucy Lieberman in “The Sydcast” [50:38]“When I was growing up I was taught that business and capitalism were almost dirty, that the path in life needed to be more noble and more about education and the wellbeing of society in some ways”- Lucy Lieberman in “The Sydcast” [59:30]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastLucy LiebermanLinkedIn: Lucy LiebermanFacebook: Lucy LiebermanInstagram: Lucy LiebermanTablet HotelsWebsite: Tablet HotelsTwitter: Tablet HotelsFacebook: Tablet HotelsInstagram: Tablet HotelsPinterest: Tablet HotelsSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

How cool would it be if we knew how our future boss is going to be before we were to join a new organization. Isn't it? Here's a suggestion, ask the to-be-future-boss at the interview, ‘Could you tell me a little about the people who have worked for you in the past?' Because bosses can make a lot of difference to your careers, remember the famous quote, "People leave managers, not companies". 100% true it is. There are both good and bad bosses but there are also these 'Superbosses' who can accelerate your careers by leaps and bounds. Have you worked for a Superboss? Or are you a Superboss yourself? But who is a Superboss? What is this concept? Listen to the episode with Sydney Finkelstein, Professor at Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business, where we dissect this breed of superbosses and explain in depth on: - How do they work? - What sets them apart? - How do they propel careers? - How can one find a superboss to work for? Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secrets-of-storytellers/support

Episode Summary:Sometimes you know what you want to do with your life, and for Bianca Smith, that was baseball. Professional baseball. Her path to becoming the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball is a story of grit, single-minded focus, and force of personality. Still only 30 and a coach at a minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, Bianca tells us how she got there and what life is like when you're a 5-foot-tall woman teaching professional male athletes how they could be better baseball players.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Bianca SmithBianca Smith finished her 1st season with the FCL Red Sox in 2021. Prior to the Red Sox she was an Assistant Athletic Director and Assistant Baseball Coach/Hitting Coordinator at Carroll University. Smith has also coached at Case Western Reserve University (where she earned her dual JD/MBA) and the University of Dallas, as well as worked in Baseball Operations in the front offices of the Texas Rangers, the Cincinnati Reds, and MLB's Commissioner's Office. Smith graduated from Dartmouth College in 2012 where she played varsity softball and club baseball.Insights from this EpisodeThe journey into the baseball major leaguesThe transition from front office work into coachingThe skill sets and mindset that are necessary to be a coachHow to build relationships of trust with your players as a coachThe psychological side of coachingThe challenges of being a woman in the coaching environmentWhy analytics are helpful in sportsQuotes from the Show:“One thing I can say about Bianca is that she is simply not a stoppable force because along with driving passion she brings a learning mindset to everything she does”- Sydney Finkelstein in “The Sydcast” [05:40]“Professional baseball is a little bit different because, yes your individual stats matter to your contract, but overall the goal is still, you're gonna win a world series and you can't win a world series by yourself, the team wins the world series not you”- Bianca Smith in “The Sydcast” [14:27]“As a coach, one of the biggest things I think you need is just to be open minded, don't come in thinking that you know everything because I guarantee you in any sport you're never gonna know everything”- Bianca Smith in “The Sydcast” [25:31]“The best players are the ones that can adjust on their own because they have that body awareness, they know what they're looking for, they know what they did wrong and they are able to make that adjustment in game”- Bianca Smith in “The Sydcast” [30:07]“[About statistics] The best coaches are the ones that know when to use it and in what situation”- Bianca Smith in “The Sydcast” [46:03]“Ignore the criticisms and the expectations and do what you want to do”- Bianca Smith in “The Sydcast” [1:01:09]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastBianca SmithLinkedIn: Bianca SmithTwitter: Bianca Smith Instagram: Bianca SmithSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:Imagine taking a career break for 11 years and then returning to face an entirely different world of work, technology, and even culture. Carol Fishman Cohen did it, and quickly came to realize that there are many thousands of others – mostly women – who are looking to make the same transition. They had high-powered jobs, and now they want to get back in the game. As it turns out, hundreds of companies are thinking the same thing – how do we tap into this experienced talent pool? And so was born iRelaunch, Carol's work force re-entry consulting and training business that is normalizing the concept of a “career break” while demonstrating the value that “relaunchers” bring to the table. I think this is more a movement than a company, and Carol Fishman Cohen will tell you why, on this episode of The Sydcast.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Carol Fishman CohenCarol Fishman Cohen is the CEO and Co-founder of iRelaunch, a career reentry consulting, training and events company. iRelaunch has worked with over 200 clients on career reentry programs and programming. iRelaunch produces the iRelaunch Return to Work Conferences, and leads a community of nearly 100,000 "relaunchers" looking to return to work after career breaks of one to over 20 years. iRelaunch co-leads the STEM Reentry Task Force with the Society of Women Engineers, the groundbreaking career reentry initiative in its sixth year in which program managers from 34 leading employers to date have joined for top guidance on launching return to work programs at their respective organizations. Corporate giants that have launched return to work programs through this initiative include Johnson & Johnson, Raytheon Technologies, Apple, Merck, Northrop Grumman, P&G, IBM, Ford and Cummins. Cohen's TED talk "How to get back to work after a career break” has over 3.6 million views and has been translated into 30 languages. She is the author of the Harvard Business Review Magazine articles “The 40-Year-Old Intern,” and the recently released “Return-to-Work Programs Come of Age,” writes regularly for HBR Online and has presented on career reentry topics nearly 800 times. Cohen has been featured dozens of times in the major media. Her return to work at Bain Capital after an 11-year career break is the subject of a Harvard Business School case study and iRelaunch is the subject of a Stanford Graduate School of Business case study. Cohen is a graduate of Pomona College and Harvard Business School.Insights from this EpisodeHow Carol came up with the iRelaunch idea?How “returnship” programs have evolved over timeConcerns of employers and managers towards the returnship programsThe implications for a relauncheriRelaunch's purposeWhat a career break really isWhy a relauncher is valuable for a companyThe experience of the relaunchers after completing the iRelaunch programAdvice for people who are looking to take a career break Quotes from the Show:“Executives tell me or CEO's tell me how tough it is to find great people. The first thing I ask them is where are you looking? So often they're looking at the same places”- Sydney Finkelstein [2:18]“People take these career breaks [because] of an external factor and not related to their work performance” - Carol Fishman [13:45]“[About the relaunchers] They are recruited and hired now, more with the idea that they are gonna come into the teams and get hired after the program ends ” - Carol Fishman [17:57]“[About iRelaunch] Our mission since our founding in 2007 has been to normalize the career path that includes a career break” - Carol Fishman [32:05]“The career break forces you to step back and reflect on whether you are on the right career path to begin with and where we can have the most value to an organization” - Carol Fishman [40:57]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastCarol Fishman CohenLinkedIn: Carol Fishman CohenTwitter: Carol Fishman CohenInstagram: Carol Fishman Cohen Book: Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms Who Want to Return to WorkHBR article:"Return to Work Programs Come of Age"HBS case study on return to Bain capital after 11 years: HBS case studyStanford GSB case study: Stanford GSB case study TED x talk: "How to get back to work after a career break"IRelaunchWebsite: https://www.irelaunch.com/LinkedIn: iRelaunch Twitter: iRelaunchFacebook: iRelaunch Instagram: iRelaunch Youtube: iRelaunchPodcast: 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch PodcastSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:Episode 112. Julie Quenneville is a path-breaking CEO whose personal journey reads like a greatest hits of modern challenges for women who want to make an impact. From being married to a partner that wanted her at home, to navigating multiple male-dominated professional settings, to bringing up children as a single Mom with a high-powered career, Julie has, and is, living her own life. Add in a dedication to mentoring other women, the ability to communicate her message in powerful ways, and a forthright honesty that comes through in our entire conversation, and Julie Quenneville's story is a master class in the art of becoming the person you want to be.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Julie QuennevilleJulie Quenneville is the President and CEO of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation. Her vast knowledge of philanthropy, business and government relations has made her a sought-after speaker on multiple platforms. Whether as a commentator, panelist or media expert, Julie communicates her message in a dynamic and engaging way. She is a change agent, passionate about the need for innovative research as a global responsibility. As someone who has excelled in her field, Julie offers her expertise to business, corporate, community, health care and government leaders. She is a proud mentor, particularly passionate about empowering young women. Julie has been named a TOP 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada.Insights from this EpisodeJulie's journey into leadershipJulie's life philosophyThe impact of mentorship on Julie's professional career and as a womanSecrets to why the McGill University Health Centre has had such successChallenges the McGill University Health Centre has faced during Covid-19Challenges Julie faced as a working mom during Covid-19Quotes from the Show:“Women bring diversity to executive teams, but the nature of that diversity is not simply that there are women sitting around the table, is their life experience, so often different than men's life experience ”- Sydney Finkelstein [2:27]“[About women during covid] Many of these women have dropped out of the fast track, sometimes out of the entire workforce because so much of the responsibility to cope rests on women in most families”- Sydney Finkelstein [3:09]“When we choose a different kind of lifestyle to balance being a wife, a mother and a leader, there's still a lot of judgement” - Julie Quenneville [2:42]“I was never satisfied just observing and watching, which is what journalist are supposed to do” - Julie Quenneville [11:33]“The turning point for me was living everyday like it's my last, and when I returned to school I joined absolutely every extracurricular activity” - Julie Quenneville [12:50]“There's absolutely no going back to pre-covid. The world is completely different” - Julie Quenneville [36:08]“[About sexual harassment in the work place] This is your workplace, these are not your friends, you have to maintain a certain level of professionalism” - Julie Quenneville [42:25]“I think the male leaders play a role in ensuring that the work place is professional” - Julie Quenneville [46:57]“I have been successful because of the mentors that I have had” - Julie Quenneville [48:56]“If you have the right partner and the right support network around you, there is absolutely no reason to turn down career opportunities” - Julie Quenneville [54:40]“I believe that my children are better today or stronger today, and much more resilient and agile because of their mom's career” - Julie Quenneville [56:04]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastJulie QuennevilleLinkedIn: Julie Quenneville Website :https://www.juliequenneville.com/McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) FoundationWebsite: https://muhcfoundation.com/Twitter: MUHC Foundation Facebook: MUHC FoundationInstagram: MUHCFoundationSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Episode Summary:Wendin Smith wanted Russia to stop polluting its largest lake and ended up becoming one of America's leading thinkers on weapons of mass destruction. Her vantage point at the Department of Defense and now in consulting gives her access and insight to some of the most intractable challenges we face, from biological weapons to global cybercrime. In this episode of The Sydcast, an inside look and master class you wish you didn't need.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Wendin D. SmithWendin D. Smith, PhD, currently serves as a Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting, LLP. Her professional background is in Russian and security studies, focused on countering weapons of mass destruction and environmental security. Prior to transitioning to Deloitte, she had the honor of serving as the Senior Advisor to the Commanding General of the U.S. Special Operations Command, supporting the Command in its capacity as the DoD's Coordinating Authority for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). Previously, she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for CWMD, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (DASD/CWMD). Across her career, she has led strategic initiatives in defense and national security at various smaller and larger firms, as well as inside and outside of government. On the entrepreneurial side, she has founded and operated two woman-owned consultancies, and has served overseas in various capacities in Moscow, Russia. Fluent in Russian and conversational in German, she is also proud to serve on various Boards, and - pending the season – is a competitive rower and nordic skier (xc, “skate” skiing). She enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors, usually with her active, nature-loving 5-year-old daughter. Insights from this EpisodeHow Wendin's sense of purpose to protect the Baikal Lake from the Soviets was a crucial point to define her career.How Wendin became interested in weapons of mass destruction and global security.Strategies Wendin used to combine the security field with the environment and the challenges she faced by doing so.The crucial role she played in a treaty that controlled biological weapons production globally.How an exchange experience in Russia as a Native American, helped her to understand the logic of the geopolitical problems between the Russian and United States better.The difficulties countries face due to cyberterrorism because they are borderless.Quotes from the Show:“Through the end of the late 80's there had been a lot of changes in the leadership of the Communist Party and in the 1991 time frame the transition went from being the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to then Russia as the Russian federation” - Wendin D. Smith [13:45]“At what point can there be a norm around what acts you do or don't do as an expert in your field and the ethics that come with that”- Wendin D. Smith [26:34]“With nuclear weapons we have mutual assured destruction” - Sydney Finkelstein [26:50]“Even if we could rapidly develop a policy, and rapid in that space would be a year or two which would be extraordinary, by the time we've developed that policy the technology would have evolved at a pace that the technology will likely not be entirely relevant ” - Wendin D. Smith [27:42]“[About United States culture] We are all about capitalism, and the market, and driving forward, so our mindset is much more driven to a path that puts us more vulnerable [to cyberterrorism] - Wendin D. Smith [30:18]“When you have a single leader with that much power, it is much easier to turn and change and do things as a country than in our system where consensus rules” - Wendin D. Smith [42:07] “[About understanding Russia and their objectives] You can't find yourself to resolution if you don't understand whether it is an adversary or a partner and what their views are”- Wendin D. Smith [54:16] Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastWendin D. SmithLinkedIn: Wendin D. Smith Website: https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/dr-wendin-smith/Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

"In his defining work on emotional intelligence, bestselling author Daniel Goleman found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership. If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you boost your emotional skills—and your professional success. This book will inspire you to: Monitor and channel your moods and emotions Make smart, empathetic people decisions Manage conflict and regulate emotions within your team React to tough situations with resilience Better understand your strengths, weaknesses, needs, values, and goals Develop emotional agility This collection of articles includes: “What Makes a Leader” by Daniel Goleman, “Primal Leadership: The Hidden Driver of Great Performance” by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee, “Why It's So Hard to Be Fair” by Joel Brockner, “Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions” by Andrew Campbell, Jo Whitehead, and Sydney Finkelstein, “Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups” by Vanessa Urch Druskat and Steve B. Wolff, “The Price of Incivility: Lack of Respect Hurts Morale—and the Bottom Line” by Christine Porath and Christine Pearson, “How Resilience Works” by Diane Coutu, “Emotional Agility: How Effective Leaders Manage Their Negative Thoughts and Feelings” by Susan David and Christina Congleton, “Fear of Feedback” by Jay M. Jackman and Myra H. Strober, and “The Young and the Clueless” by Kerry A. Bunker, Kathy E. Kram, and Sharon Ting."///(For Educational Purposes Only. The Creators own their content and music.)

Episode Summary:What would happen if you took Silicon Valley smarts and talent and applied it to helping social impact entrepreneurs scale their enterprises? Doug Galen decided to find out. Motivated by his daughter's drive to make the world a better place, Doug founded RippleWorks, an organization that has now helped social ventures in 59 countries and counting. This is his story.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Doug GalenDoug Galen has been building innovative and disruptive companies for some twenty-five years. Doug Galen is the Co-Founder and CEO of RippleWorks. RippleWorks is relentlessly focused on the needs of social ventures, providing the practical support impactful entrepreneurs and their teams need to improve more lives. We work in 59 countries and have a portfolio of 110 organizations of which these ventures have helped 216 million people.In addition to RippleWorks, Doug teaches Startup Garage at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Doug sits on the Boards of Heifer International and Kenzie Academy as well as advises early-stage companies.Prior to RippleWorks, Doug served as Chief Revenue Officer at Shopkick, a mobile app startup backed by Kleiner Perkins and Greylock that successfully sold to a Fortune 50 company, SVP of business and corporate development at Shutterfly where he helped grow revenue from $50 million to $500 million and a successful IPO, VP and GM of new ventures for eBay where he helped create eight new business units with revenues of $500 million and was employee #3 and Vice President of Sales and Business Development for E-LOAN which had a successful IPO.Insights from the Episode:Understanding the ability to bridge from where you are to where you want to go in your career.How to pursue what you love doing: pursue it and stop when it is not working.How to acknowledge when you are out of sync and figure out what you have to do about it.How to marry purpose and impact into your day job and enjoy and feel happy about your work.Quotes from the show:“Naivety is a blessing and a curse when you are starting a company” -Doug Galen [14:53]“Trust isn't always in a great product or about speed, rather it is in the testimonials and attaching credibility to your company” -Doug Galen [20:10]“Trust is almost like the underpinnings of a capitalist society” -Sydney Finkelstein [26:12]“It's important to build a company that adds value and withstands hard times” -Doug Galen [23:05]“Money is a scarce resource, but so are skills and the ability to scale an organization” -Doug Galen [43:13]“There are a lot of people in the world who would like to help and give back but they do not know how to or where to begin” -Doug Galen [45:25]“Some of our best lessons in life come from our mistakes” -Doug Galen [43:59]“When an organization becomes really big, a great strategy is to zoom in on their operations and focus on something narrow that you can do better than them” -Doug Galen [1:04:20]“Don't go after what you should do, go after what you want to do. And if you go after what you want to do and it doesn't work, it is okay to stop and start over” -Doug Galen [1:07:00]Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastDoug GalenWebsite: Homepage - RippleworksFacebook: Doug GalenLinkedIn: Doug GalenTwitter: @DougGalenSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

What if there were more similarities across sectors than differences? What if the best bosses --- the “talent magnets” across sectors shared qualities that you could learn and apply today? It was a pleasure to speak with one of the world’s most prolific and generous (both) thinkers in the field of management, my former Tuck professor Sydney Finkelstein. The last time we spoke was in NYC at a tiny coffee shop during which time he was sharing his research findings pertaining to his concept of “superbosses.” So what’s a superboss? Are you one? Have you ever been led by one? We talk about all of this as well as why Professor Sydney Finkelstein decided to launch his own podcast the Sydcast.   About Sydney Finkelstein   Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein’s research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.   Please share this episode with three aspiring people leaders who want to become known in their fields as the absolute best person to work for when it comes to learning from the best.   Highlights   Classroom Experience: What is it like to teach using Zoom in a grad program? Any positives? Why Superbosses, the book?: The story of how readers kept asking the same questions that prompted the book. Hypothesis:  The idea of continually regenerating talent and how Professor Finkelstein followed his curiosity across sectors. Research: What distinguishes good leaders vs. “superbosses”? Options: Is it okay for top talent to leave your company? How realistic is it to think you can keep them? Positive Churn: What’s the business case for helping a star employee find a new job? Talent Magnet: Here’s a tip for you to become one. Distinctions: Good vs. great bosses. Hiring: What’s better to a “superboss”: an average player for a decade or a superstar for a handful of years? Vision: How do you get people excited about your vision? Superbosses do this well. Entrepreneurship: How do you cultivate your own vision when you are alone like Muyambi a prior podcast guest. Vulnerability: How do “superbosses” get people energized? Podcast: Why did Professor Finkelstein start Sydcast? Skills: Why podcast? Well, it’s one way to leverage your interviewing skills. On Being a Great Podcast Host: Lessons learned and how to become an “ultralistener.” On Being a Great Podcast Guest: Thoughts on how much to give of yourself. Podcast Ambitions: What does Professor Finkelstein intend or hope for his listeners? Benefits: The several ways that becoming a podcaster has changed him. Scoops: What’s next for Professor Finkelstein?   Follow the links to learn more:   Learn about the Sydcast podcast Follow Professor Finkelstein on Instagram Meet on Twitter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSydcast Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent   Other podcast episodes referenced   How To Make A Positive Social Impact And Bring Others Along For The Ride, Muyambi Muyambi, Founder of Cycle Connect and Author of The Magical Wooden Bicycle, Episode 51   Former GE Vice Chair of Business Innovation and CMO Beth Comstock On Granting Yourself Permission To Explore A Changing Reality, Episode 65   Want to continue the conversation? Find me on Instagram! You can read my daily mini-blogs centered on the same three topics that my podcast features: creativity, courage, and curiosity. I believe that without all three it would be impossible to solve the challenges we were each uniquely made to solve. Wouldn’t you agree? I’m easy to find on Instagram @careeroutcomesmatter Rather keep it professional? Let’s connect on LinkedIn. I encourage every single podcast listener to connect with me. Ready to pivot into a new marketing full-time role this year? Register for a complimentary masterclass entitled: The 5-Step Strategy Marketers Use To Pivot Into Their Dream Marketing Career (Without Undervaluing Themselves)!      

In this week's episode, we chat with Dr. Sydney Finkelstein from Dartmouth about Leadership, Storytelling, and Superbosses! If you want to skip straight to the interview, 20:36​ is your spot!If you don't know Syd, you should, he's awesome!He is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which  Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also the host of his own fantastic podcast, The Sydcast, where he uncovers and shares the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. I think you're going to love this episode. TCB Layout0:00​ - Show Intro1:03​ - Titles3:19 - Agenda3:54 - Newbie Intros10:02​ - News You Can use20:36​ - Shushan Aleaqui interview55:21​ - Funny Stuff, SemiQuarantine Cocktail, Wrap___Links:Website: http://faculty.tuck.dartmouth.edu/sydney-finkelstein/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-finkelstein-3900032/Book: https://smile.amazon.com/Superbosses-Exceptional-Leaders-Nurture-Domination/dp/B01NH18E7Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3UY6CE52KEOP5&dchild=1&keywords=superbosses+by+sydney+finkelstein&qid=1617925980&sprefix=superbosses%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-5Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/05JfIwBsi2BfkszkM1ecuU?si=oVggBj-wSmy8ArXTTbOQ4w___So, what is TCB?In these crazy days, I felt like we could all use some support, some community, some innovative people-side-of-the-business ideas, and of course, some cocktails. What started as a response to COVID19 has evolved into something much more meaningful. It's become an amazing group of people leaders from various industries who have come together as the world is changing to share ideas, some best practices, to learn from our mistakes, and build connection with others who are facing similar issues.We are all about sharing at TCB. We share Learning & Development tools. We share updates to the legal landscape. We talk about issues facing our employees and our leadership teams. We interview innovative People Leaders who have cutting edge ideas. Oh, and we laugh. A lot!I know what you're thinking. What is this thing? Is it another Zoom meeting? Is it a Podcast? Is it a show? What in the world am I getting into? It's all of those things and none of those things. Think of it as a video podcast with a live interactive audience. It's a community. It's a forum for ideas, meeting similar folks, and finding a little bastion of sanity in an exceedingly complex world. It's a breath of fresh air, and a respite from your grueling schedule - where you'll be in great company, and probably take away a few things that you can use at work...and in life each episode.If you are an HR or People Leader in your organization, this is the place for you. You are welcome here!

He is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. He has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. His research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Join David Nour on this episode of the Curve Benders Podcast with Sydney Finkelstein. Three quick reminders: We host each week's guest on a livestream via LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, so join us. We turn the show notes into blog posts and articles, so check them out in the Nour Group Blog. We have some fabulous guests joining us in the next several weeks, so search #CurveBendersPodcast for the latest updates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-nour/message

What kind of leader are you? According to the author there are 3 types of leader (or SuperBoss) - Iconoclast, Glorious Bastard, Nurturer. A SuperBoss is not going to necessarily going to care about your personal welfare and you might in fact hate your SuperBoss. However, the chances are you will look back on your time with them misty eyed and talking about it being the best part of your career. SuperBosses will do a lot for your career and innovation is part of this process. Innovation in how you run your team and also in what you encourage your direct reports to attempt. You must create opportunities for this innovation to occur. Listen to this and then get on our mailing list (usebecause.com/subscribe) to be first in line for new content.

Steve Coughran had a chance to talk with Sydney Finkelstein, Steven Roth Professor of Management and faculty director of the Tuck Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.  Sydney is also a consultant and speaker to senior executives around the globe, as well as an executive coach, focusing on leadership, talent development, and corporate governance. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Management and listed on the “Thinkers 50”, the world's most prestigious ranking of leadership gurus. Sydney has been featured in the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Business Week, the London Times, Toronto Globe and Mail, Inc, Fast Company, and CNBC.Learn more about the Strategic Financial Leadership podcast: www.strategicfinancialleadership.com/

Welcome to the Strategic Financial Leadership Podcast. Join our host, Steve Coughran, a business enthusiast with firsthand experience as an entrepreneur, CFO, author, and advisor in this weekly podcast. Strategic Financial Leadership will be forum for candid conversations with leading voices to discuss the trends, approaches, and innovations that are shaping business right now and in the future. Listen as Steve guides you through stories from CFOs, entrepreneurs, top business executives, and thought leaders to take you through the world of corporate finance; to uncover these central strategies that can allow you to drive successful business transformation and profitability within your organization. This podcast is unlike anything out there because it combines the latest thinking in three key areas: strategy, finance, and leadership from some of the brightest and most strategic professors in the world. Listen to leaders from top business schools like Mihir Desai from Harvard, or Sydney Finkelstein from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.You'll also hear from technologists, entrepreneurs, and CFOs like Troy Schroeder from Denver to Steve Schertz in New York.Click subscribe to get notified of each episode that will drop weekly and dive into and explore transformative conversations in strategic financial leadership.

For most of us, the best leader we ever worked for not only led our team to succeed, but also helped us fulfill our career aspirations. So what is that ‘secret sauce’ that allowed these leaders to not only achieve their organization’s goals, but attract and grow employees under their care? That’s a question I’ll be putting to my guest, Professor Sydney Finkelstein, in this episode of the Leadership Biz Cafe podcast. Sydney is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management and is on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Sydney has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers “Why Smart Executives Fail” and his latest, “Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent”, which Sydney and I discuss in this episode. Over the course of our conversation, Sydney shares: What traits leaders who are able to attract and build talent within employees share in common.Why superbosses love hiring people more talented and smarter than them, and what prevents other leaders from doing the same.The two things superbosses do to empower their employees to be “super engaged” in the work they do.How superbosses approach delegation differently from other leaders, where they’re a combination of both effective delegator and micromanager, and how this balance actually leads people to deliver their best efforts. If you enjoy the episode, I’d appreciate it if you could share it with your social media networks. The easiest way to do this is to share a link to our podcast page, where people can find links to subscribe to our show on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apply Podcasts, Deezer, Pandora, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher Radio, listen via our media player to every episode of our show, and find links to the show notes for all our episodes. Noteworthy Links: Buy “Superbosses” on Amazon*.Learn more about Sydney’s work on his website.The Sydcast - Sydney’s podcast where he interviews people from all walks of life. *Affiliate link used to support this podcast.

*This spotlight is an excerpt from our 2019 interview. What do Ralph Lauren, Larry Ellison, Julian Robertson and Bill Walsh all have in common? Certainly all of them are known for being successful, but there’s one thing that distinguishes these superbosses from their peers: the ability to groom talent. Listen to Sydney Finkelstein, award-winning professor at Dartmouth College, share secrets of how exceptional leaders manage and the types of people strategies they employ. 

Great leaders develop talent on a continuous basis according to Tuck School of Business professor Sydney Finkelstein. In a conversation with Wharton's Peter Cappelli he explains why that's more important than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learn more and pre-order book at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/NeverGut/"Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters," written by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, published by Career Press.You can read a transcript at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/never-go-with-your-gut-video-and-audio-book-trailer-poor-decisions/BOOK DESCRIPTIONWant to avoid business disasters, whether minor mishaps, such as excessive team conflict, or major calamities like those that threaten bankruptcy or doom a promising career? Fortunately, behavioral economics studies show that such disasters stem from poor decisions due to our faulty mental patterns—what scholars call “cognitive biases”—and are preventable.Unfortunately, the typical advice for business leaders to “go with their guts” plays into these cognitive biases and leads to disastrous decisions that devastate the bottom line. By combining practical case studies with cutting-edge research, Never Go With Your Gut will help you make the best decisions and prevent these business disasters.The leading expert on avoiding business disasters, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, draws on over 20 years of extensive consulting, coaching, and speaking experience to show how pioneering leaders and organizations—many of them his clients—avoid business disasters. Reading this book will enable you to:- Discover how pioneering leaders and organizations address cognitive biases to avoid disastrous decisions.- Adapt best practices on avoiding business disasters from these leaders and organizations to your own context.- Develop processes that empower everyone in your organization to avoid business disasters.Author bio: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/... SELECTED ENDORSEMENTS“Before you find yourself about to make another gut-based decision that will surely end badly you must take the time to read this book. It will save you from yourself!” • Leonard A. Schlesinger, PhD, Vice Chairman and COO Emeritus at Limited Brands, Baker Foundation Professor at Harvard Business School, President Emeritus of Babson College, and bestselling author of Just Start“Many habits of successful business leaders and successful millionaires go against our intuition and instincts, which is why so few become millionaires and why relatively few business leaders make consistently good decisions!”• William D. Danko, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Millionaire Next Door and Richer Than A Millionaire, Professor Emeritus at the School of Business of State University of New York at Albany“This book is a MUST-READ for any decision makers who want to reduce the risk of business failures! Get a copy for everyone in your organization!” • Lorenzo Delpani, former CEO of Revlon and other companies, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur“As Tsipursky argues convincingly, countless failed decisions and actions in companies around the world can be traced back to the glib, and ultimately foolish, idea that your gut knows more than your brain.”• Amy C. Edmondson, Professor at Harvard Business School, bestselling author of The Fearless Organization and Teaming“This groundbreaking book is badly needed! With cutting-edge research in behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience, this book provides truly effective decision-making strategies that any business leader who hopes to succeed in the increasingly disrupted world of tomorrow needs to adopt.” • Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There“No one reading this engaging and practical book can walk away believing they are immune to bias; anyone reading this book will now be armed with practical techniques to stop making the same mistakes over and over again.”• Sydney Finkelstein, PhD, professor of leadership at Dartmouth College, bestselling author of Superbosses and Why Smart Executives Fail, and host of the podcast “The Sydcast”“As an experienced healthcare CEO, I have seen too many leaders make poor decisions by following their gut reactions. If you want to protect yourself and others in your organization from dangerous judgment errors, make sure to get this groundbreaking book!”• Randy Oostra, PhD, President and CEO at ProMedica Health System, listed as one of Modern Healthcare 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare and one of Becker's Healthcare 100 Great Leaders in Healthcare“This book is Moneyball for management. It will teach you the techniques to help you make better decisions which will lead to a better business!” • Gordon Tredgold, Professor of Business, Economics and Law at Staffordshire University, bestselling author of Fast, Founder & CEO of Leadership Principles“This well-written, go-against-the-grain book is full of practical ways to tap into your very best mental resources to make better and better decisions.”• Brian Tracy, New York Times bestselling author of Eat that Frog! and Million Dollar Habits, along with over 70 other books

Today I'm speaking with Sydney Finkelstein, an expert in leadership and the author of the well-researched book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Must Master the Flow of Talent. We first discuss the main archetypes of different superbosses (the iconoclasts, the nurturers, etc.) through a number of different examples of well-known business leaders. Then we get into various factors that make superbosses tick alongside some sentiments that are tantamount to treason when talking to a superboss. Sidney also shares how superbosses almost always leverage the apprenticeship model when it comes to growing new talent. In This Episode What is a superboss? The research that went into the book, including hundreds of interviews. The three archetypes of superbosses. Confidence and why it matters in being a superboss. Competitiveness and imagination in the workplace. Integrity and being a superboss. Why authenticity is essential for becoming a good leader. On being a hands-on delegator. Why apprenticeship can't be beat. Network development and talent spotting.

The Sydcast is all about intimate and informative conversations with fascinating people you may not know. Until now. Because everyone has a story. Listen in to meet the professor and hear live clips as Syd talks to a host of community leaders, professional athletes, politicians, academics, authors, musicians, and many more about their personal and professional lives.

Superbosses:How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent by Sydney Finkelstein This on demand audio is a part of the The Game Changer Network Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Sydney Finkelstein. The original live interview was 1/27/17. What do football coach Bill Walsh, restauranteur Alice Waters, television executive Lorne Michaels, technol­ogy CEO Larry Ellison, and fashion pioneer Ralph Lauren have in common? On the surface, not much, other than consistent success in their fields. But below the surface, they share a common approach to finding, nurturing, leading, and even letting go of great people. The way they deal with talent makes them not merely success stories, not merely organization builders, but what Sydney Finkelstein calls superbosses. After ten years of research and more than two hundred interviews, Finkelstein—an acclaimed professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, speaker, and executive coach and consultant—discovered that superbosses exist in nearly every industry. If you study the top fifty leaders in any field, as many as one-third will have once worked for a superboss. Sydney's website is www.superbosses.com/ To order the book click HERE

Welcome to episode #518 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast. How many of you have experienced a boss who, literally, changed your life? Someone who helped you accomplish more than you could have ever imagined? The stuff of dreams. A dream boss. These are not unicorns. These mortals exist, and they are living among us. The challenge, of course, is that we simply need that much more of them. Super brain, Sydney Finkelstein, has been studying these leaders and he wrote a book about them: Superbosses - How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent. Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management, and Associate Dean for Executive Education, at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he teaches courses on Leadership and Strategy. He is the Faculty Director of the flagship Tuck Executive Program, and also has experience working with executives at Northwestern, Wharton, Duke, Bocconi, London Business School, Australian Graduate School of Management, Melbourne Business School, Hanoi School of Business, the Chalmers School (Sweden) and the Helsinki School of Economics. He holds degrees from Concordia University and the London School of Economics, as well as a Ph.D. from Columbia University in strategic management. Professor Finkelstein has published 17 books including Why Smart Executives Fail, Think Again, Strategic Leadership, Breakout Strategy and many more. Enjoy the conversation... Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #518 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 55:47. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here's is my conversation with Sydney Finkelstein. Superbosses. Why Smart Executives Fail. Think Again. Strategic Leadership. Breakout Strategy. Follow Sydney on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #518 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising podcast audio blog blogging brand breakout strategy business blog business book business podcast dartmouth college david usher digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog facebook google itunes j walter thompson jwt leadership leadership podcast management podcast marketing marketing blog marketing podcast mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog social media strategic leadership strategy superbosses sydney finkelstein think again tuck school of business twitter why smart executives fail wpp

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management. He is also an Associate Dean of Executive Education, at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he teaches courses on leadership and strategy. Sydney has published 20 books including Why Smart Executives Fail, Think Again, and Superbosses. On today's episode, Sydney discusses what makes super bosses so unique in terms of how they lead and how they keep great talent. What Was Covered 02:15 - Do super bosses also have other talents? 03:15 - Super bosses know what kind of talent to look for. 06:55 - Is the pie big enough to be shared when talent wants to start their own business? 09:05 - Sydney shares an example of bosses being supportive of their employees.  11:35 - Trying to keep your talent is going to end up hurting you more than help you. 13:30 - Is it easy being a super boss in corporate company culture? 15:45 - Are organizations aware that they're doing something special with their company culture? 20:45 - There's a big change happening in our global economy where organizations are focusing much more on human relationships than on automation. 27:35 - Millennials want to have an engaging work life and provide impact. 28:05 - How can you be a super boss? 33:25 - You might not be able to do all of the 'super boss' action steps, but you can still do a lot of them. 37:30 - When you work with a super boss, there is no expiration date to that relationship.  FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.net/sydney-finkelstein    

Sydney Finkelstein Steven Roth Professor of Management and Associate Dean for Executive Education at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds degrees from Concordia University and the London School of Economics, as well as a Ph.D. from Columbia University in strategic management.  Professor Finkelstein has published 19 books and over 80 articles, including the #1 bestseller in the U.S. and Japan, Why Smart Executives Fail.  Professor Finkelstein is a well-known thought leader on leadership and strategy, and is listed in the “World's Top 25 Leadership Gurus.” Christen Brown international leader in transformational communications. Brown founded YES Worldwide, www.yesworldwide.com . An expert on positivity, she tweets on The Daily Yes, while The Daily YES blog streams messages of wellbeing around the world. Her books “Star Quality” and “The Power of Yes” are filled with simple, practical tools to become help you become more positive Juliet Funt CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, a training and consultancy firm that bring companies a measurable method to reclaim simplicity and thoughtfulness. She is passionately committed to helping overloaded professionals change the way they work for the better and her clients include companies like Costco, American Express, Nike and P&G Scott York fitness expert with 30 years of experience and has been certified by NASM, ISSA. Talking about Arnold @Schwarzenegger criticizes bodybuilding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUa24dLRO0