Everyday Mba

Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation at Disney, talks about his book, “The Imagination Emporium,” and ways that he has helped Disney, Apple, Coca-Cola, and the NBA unlock their creative potential. The book is a hands-on, interactive approach to innovation with some challenging perspectives and advice. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

Evangelos Simoudis discusses how AI and software-defined vehicles will revolutionize the automotive industry. Evangelos is the author of “The Flagship Experience," and a leading expert in artificial intelligence, new mobility, and corporate innovation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

Joe Fuller discusses his new research “Hidden Workers: The Case for Caregivers.” Joe is a Harvard Business School professor and co-host of the podcast Managing the Future of Work. With roughly 100 million Americans in "the sandwich generation" functioning as a caregiver, issues like affordable childcare, paid leave and eldercare are on the minds of many Americans, especially ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The report argues that by improving hiring practices, employers can tap into the deep talent pool of caregivers who are eager to get back into the workforce. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management  Get Joe's Harvard research here https://www.hbs.edu/managing-the-future-of-work/Documents/research/Hidden%20Workers%20The%20Case%20for%20Caregivers%20100324.pdf  

Alexis Baker discusses the business of being a music therapist. Alexis is an entrepreneur and digital creator and the owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy where she specializes in providing therapeutic music services with a special focus on seniors. Listen as she describes how she has adapted her practice to meet the evolving needs of her clients, including a successful transition to virtual sessions during the pandemic. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

Greg Stewart discusses his book I³ Emotional Techniques and ways leaders can improve their emotional intelligence and be a more impactful leader. Greg is the founder of Becoming More, a leadership coaching and consulting firm that specializes in helping leaders and teams achieve growth. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

Jamie Woolf discusses ways to foster innovation, creativity, and resilience within organizations. Jamie was the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios and is now the founder of Creativity Partners. Listen as she explores her impactful work with organizations like Google, Dreamworks, and Pixar Animation and embrace innovation as a catalyst for personal and organizational transformation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management   

Kian Gohar discusses new research into human-AI collaboration. Listen as we explore ways to use AI to improve human creativity and decision-making. Kian is founder and CEO of Geolab and a member of the board of directors for the transformational leadership council. He is former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University and you’ve seen his work in places like CNBC, NPR and Axios. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

Blake Harris discusses offshore trusts and legal strategies for high-net-worth individuals. Blake is the founder of Blake Harris Law and has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine. You’ve seen his work featured in publications like Forbes. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

  Paul Fayad discusses his book “Shaping a Winning Team” and techniques to assess and hire the people you need to succeed. Paul is the co-founder of Positive Leader and ELM Learning and a seasoned consultant that has advised corporations, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities on leadership and team dynamics. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management 

Jim Sebenius discusses the art of negotiation. Jim is a Harvard Business School professor, negotiation expert, and host of the new podcast Dealcraft: Insights from Great Negotiators. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Inez Robinson Odom discusses her book, co-authored with Chris Lewis, “The Silent Rebellion” and ways to become a modern leader. It explores how leaders can address the failures exposed by the pandemic and lead success in a post-pandemic world. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Adam Pisk discusses strategic outsourcing. Adam is the Co-Founder of BruntWork, a remote-only outsourcing company that helps businesses reduce operational costs and improve performance through strategic outsourcing.  Listen as we explore the factors to consider with strategic outsourcing and some strategies to make the most of outsourcing for your business. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Ashley Goodall discusses his book “The Problem with Change” and ways to leverage the essential nature of human performance. Ashley has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside, most recently as an executive at Cisco. And prior to that he spent fourteen years at Deloitte as their Chief Learning Officer. He was on the show with us back in 2019 when we talked about his book “Nine Lies About Work” which was named one of the best management books of 2019. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Justin Bookey discusses his book “Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life.” Justin is an Emmy-nominated content creator and marketing strategist that has worked with global companies like Honda and Disney. But he is also a competitive table tennis player. Listen as we explore insights into leadership by drawing parallels between the strategic world of ping pong and effective leadership practices. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

James Weiss, Managing Director at Big Drop, discusses modern web development and digital marketing, and some strategies that he believes are essential for success today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Best of Everyday MBA - Dave Ulrich discusses his book "Reinventing The Organization" and how companies can deliver radically greater value in fast-changing markets. Dave is a Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and he’s published over thirty books that have shaped current thinking about leadership. He is recognized as the "Father of modern Human Resources" and has worked with over half of the Fortune 200. Dave is listed in the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame.  Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Royce Yudkoff, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, talks about his book the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business. Royce provides a comprehensive plan and proven  strategies to evaluate, purchase, and successfully run a small business. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Nigel Thurlow discusses how to use Lean, Agile, and Flow methodologies to improve organizational performance, process improvement and innovation. Nigel was Toyota's first Chief of Agile and is the co-creator of The Flow System. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Erin Wade discusses her book The Mac & Cheese Millionaire and ways to build a million-dollar business from scratch. Formerly a lawyer, Erin left her legal career to start a restaurant, combining her passion for food with innovative business strategies. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest

Scott Saslow discusses his book “Building a Sustainable Family Office.” Scott is the Founder and CEO of One World Investments, a firm that provides investment capital and advisory services. He has founded or been on the founding team of seven startups. Previously, he led The Institute of Executive Development. Scott earned his MBA from Harvard and has a BA in Economics from Northwestern. You’ve seen his work in publications like Forbes and the Harvard Business Review. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest