CATALYST
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -CATALYST is about pivotal moments that shape business and the global economy. We tap into the expertise of Temple University’s Fox School of Business faculty and business community to dig deep into today’s most pressing questions, like: What is the future of work? Will the WTO stop working? Who is winning the global AI race? We decode topics from philosophical and practical standpoints so you, the workforce, can spark change in your field.
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The Root of Decision Making
April 11, 2022 12:30 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen it comes to thinking about climate change and renewable energy, many people try to make as many environmentally friendly decisions as possible. With Earth Day coming up, what changes can you make? Researchers, like our guest, are considering how decisions are made–and if the process people use to make a decision can be influenced to select a more environmentally friendly decision about a product or service. Choosing an environmentally friendly electric plan is one way of helping keep ...
From Leaders to Thought Leaders
March 21, 2022 12:30 - 36 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode of Catalyst, we are celebrating the upcoming graduation of the 100th student from the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program as well as Women’s History Month by interviewing three DBA alumnae who are changing perspectives on business, inclusion and culture. Jodi Detjen, DBA ’21, associate professor of practice and academic director of the MBA program at Suffolk University, shares her findings on the barriers to women's leadership acquisition. ...
Transforming the Business of Healthcare
February 28, 2022 13:30 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MBHealthcare is changing, and not just because of the pandemic. For years, there has been a growing trend of consumerism in healthcare. As patients become more likely to visit urgent care than an ER, and big retail giants are poised to offer primary care alongside frozen pizza and sweatpants, the business of healthcare is heading towards a big transformation. In this episode of Catalyst, Kevin Mahoney, MBA ’15, DBA ’18 and CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, shares his v...
Who is the “I” in AI?
February 07, 2022 13:30 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MBAs AI/ML creeps into our daily lives, how will industries and jobs be affected? What should be automated and what needs to be innovated? And who is the intelligence behind the machine? In this episode of Catalyst, Subodha Kumar will guide us through the ins and outs—and impacts—of what artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) means for the future. Find out more details at www.fox.temple.edu/catalyst. Key Links Subodha Kumar Designing Personalized Treatment Plan...
Make a paws-itive impact
November 08, 2021 13:30 - 24 minutes - 24.1 MBDonating money and volunteering at nonprofits or your favorite charity are wonderful ways to give back to your community, especially during the holiday season. But combining your passions, professional expertise and education? That is paws-atively extraordinary. Through her experiences at the Fox School, Sarah Bergstein got to do all of that and help animals in need at Morris Animal Refuge in the process. After adopting two rescue cats, Bergstein wanted to do more—so she decided to u...
NIL: It’s a game-changer
October 18, 2021 12:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAfter decades of saying no to college athletes looking to earn a few dollars, the NCAA gave the go-ahead for athletes to make money from the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL). And it’s a game-changer—and not just for the top athletes at big Division I colleges and universities. Many social media-savvy college athletes are already securing revenue streams via both big and small business sponsorships. In this episode, Thilo Kunkel, associate professor at the School of Sport, T...
Coming out at work
October 04, 2021 12:30 - 23 minutes - 24.3 MBAccording to a recent report by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 46% of LGBTQIA+ Americans remain closeted in the workplace. Workers surveyed cited a variety of reasons for not coming out to colleagues: 38% said they hid their sexuality because of the possibility of being stereotyped, 36% said they didn’t want to make people feel uncomfortable, and 31% said they worried about the possibility of losing connections or relationships with co-workers. With more companies than ever c...
Branding the Beat
September 20, 2021 12:30 - 28 minutes - 27.8 MBThe world of Hip Hop is full of references. Listen to lyrics from Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar or Cardi B and hear plenty of allusions to events, people and products. But how do those references make their way into the cultural consciousness of listeners? And even more so, how can music change consumer behavior? In this episode of Catalyst, we speak with Marcus Collins, DBA ‘18, distinguished marketing professional, researcher, educator and Hip Hop fan. Collins walks us through his re...
Catalyst: Season 3
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 2.29 MBWhat makes the world of business happen? That why we’re here. On the Catalyst podcast, we bring you the pivotal moments that shape business in Philadelphia and around the world. In this season, we’ll interview experts on everything from how hip hop influences consumer behavior to what’s next in artificial intelligence. Join us and the experts from Temple University’s Fox School of Business as we kick off our third season on September 20. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. ...
Thriving in the Shark Tank
April 05, 2021 12:30 - 26 minutes - 27.5 MBTaking a business from an idea to reality takes guts. So does pitching your company to a panel of potential investors on a television show that will be broadcast across the United States. In this episode of Catalyst, we catch up with Fox alumnus Jared Cannon on his experiences doing exactly that—founding his business Simply Good Jars, pivoting his business model to fit the needs of consumers and pitching his company to potential investors on ABC’s Shark Tank. Find out more detai...
Nonprofit Boards and the Path to Diversity
March 22, 2021 12:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MBResearch shows that young professionals and people of color are encountering barriers that prevent them from moving into a leadership role on a nonprofit organization’s board of directors. In this episode of Catalyst, Shawn Edwards, a FOX DBA alumna, and Maureen Cannon, program director of Fox Board Fellows, discuss how a nonprofit organization can open pathways for building a leadership team that more closely reflects the community it serves. They also explore ways to overcome the “ga...
The Economy of Sports
March 08, 2021 13:30 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MBSports are traditionally big business, but much of that has come to a halt due to to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Catalyst, Jeremy Jordan, associate dean of Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, details the ripple effect that the pandemic has had on the sport industry. He outlines how the pandemic has affected just about everyone in the realm of sports, but he also offers optimism for the future. Sports are a fabric of our culture and the...
High-Skilled Worker Visas and You
February 22, 2021 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBEvery year, hundreds of thousands of employment-based immigrant visas are provided to workers under U.S. immigration law. But what does this mean for the average person working and living in the U.S.? And how do highly-skilled immigrants impact the U.S. economy? In this episode of Catalyst, Kevin Fandl, associate professor of legal studies and strategic global management, details the history of high-skilled worker visas in America. He outlines how highly skilled immigrants have always been...
Emotions at Work
February 08, 2021 13:30 - 21 minutes - 21.3 MBWe all have emotions. But what happens when we express them in the workplace? In this episode of Catalyst, Deanna Geddes, associate dean of graduate programs and professor of Human Resources Management, talks about the benefits of expressing our emotions at work, for both managers and organizations. We discuss what emotions tell us, how managers can expand both their own and their employees’ emotional expression, and what the difference is between anger and aggression. Listen to find ...
What does Biden Mean for Business?
January 25, 2021 13:30 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MBA new presidential administration is always a significant change. As President Biden is sworn in during an economic recession caused by a global pandemic, does business have an ally or adversary in the Oval Office? On this episode of Catalyst, Ron Anderson, dean of the Fox School of Business and professor of finance, talks about what Biden means for business. While Congress holds the purse strings of the U.S. government, the executive branch still plays a big role in determining our c...
What does Biden Mean for Business?
January 25, 2021 13:30 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MBA new presidential administration is always a significant change. As President Biden is sworn in during an economic recession caused by a global pandemic, does business have an ally or adversary in the Oval Office? On this episode of Catalyst, Ron Anderson, dean of the Fox School of Business and professor of finance, talks about what Biden means for business. While Congress holds the purse strings of the U.S. government, the executive branch still plays a big role in determining our c...
Special Edition: Experience the Fox School
December 21, 2020 13:30 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this special episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the student experience at the Fox School of Business. Kate Rickards Markowitz, director of undergraduate enrollment, tells us about building a life inside and outside of the classroom—in person and in a virtual environment. If you or anyone you know are interested in learning more about the Fox School, Kate explains the majors and minors available at Fox, how students can network with Fox’s student professional organizations and h...
The Unintended Consequences of 2020
December 07, 2020 13:30 - 32 minutes - 32.4 MB2020 is unprecedented territory for even the most seasoned experts, and the lasting effects of COVID-19 still remain to be seen. But nearly a year into the pandemic, there are a variety of unintended consequences that have been researched, analyzed and discussed in the media. For instance, can you imagine eating at an all-you-can buffet restaurant in the future? Will those types of restaurants exist following the pandemic? What about handshakes? They have been a staple of American busin...
Goodbye, Black Friday
November 16, 2020 13:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBHoliday shopping is here! But with a global pandemic, disrupted supply chains and more online shopping than ever—what will this season hold? Just like everything else in 2020, this year’s holiday season won’t look like years past. Consumer behaviors may be changed forever by the combined powers of a global pandemic and the digital transformation of business. From a dramatic increase in online shopping to buying gifts that are rooted in nostalgia, gift-givers are driving trends to the ...
If You Lead, Will They Follow?
November 02, 2020 13:30 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBEspecially in times of change or crisis, employees look to senior executives for confidence, guidance and direction. But being a leader means nothing unless people choose to follow, and people generally choose to follow those in whom they believe. But when employees lose faith in a leader, that lack of trust can turn into cynicism. The perception of competence and trustworthiness are the main reasons employees believe in their leaders. In this episode of Catalyst, Lynne Andersson, asso...
COVID-19 and Your Finances
October 19, 2020 12:30 - 25 minutes - 25.2 MBDisrupted supply chains. Reduced consumer spending. Decreased salaries. Furloughs and layoffs. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the economy, affecting us in unforeseen ways. In this episode of Catalyst, Steve Casper, PhD ’10 and associate professor of finance, and Dennis Martin, DBA ’18, describe the big and small financial picture, for business executives and regular households. These experts use their global corporate and personal finance backgrounds to inform us on how to...
Sports Blinders and #MeToo
October 05, 2020 12:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe #MeToo movement has brought to the forefront what, for years, was shoved aside or ignored. For many aggressors in sexual harassment or sexual assault cases, the consequences have been more considerable that before. Except that’s not exactly the case when it comes to professional athletes. In this episode of Catalyst, Elizabeth Taylor, an assistant professor in the Sport and Recreation Management Department at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (...
The Business of Social Issues
September 21, 2020 13:29 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MBHow can we stop the gun violence epidemic? Temple University’s Center for Urban Bioethics, housed at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, uses evidence-based intervention programs to detect conflicts, treat high-risk individuals and change norms in Philadelphia to prevent gun violence. The program has had success, but its leaders are keenly aware that sustainable funding is needed to ensure the programs' long-term success. That’s why the center partnered with the Fox School of Business t...
Tourism: Today vs. Tomorrow
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBCOVID-19 has affected just about every industry, including the tourism sector. For instance, in China, hotel occupancy showed a 71% year-over-year decline from January 23-26. In the U.S., there is predicted to be a drop in travel spending of 355 billion U.S. dollars in 2020, a decrease of 31%. Recovery is going to take considerable time, but thanks to Yang Yang, an associate professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University and assistant director o...
Dissecting Diversity
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMany companies promote their diversity initiatives, but according to Patrick McKay, professor of Human Resource Management at the Fox School of Business, it takes more than that. McKay research finds that addressing the diversity “checkboxes” doesn’t matter as much as changing the cultural climate of the organization. Companies that are tackling diversity with hiring initiatives or training days may think that they’re taking the right steps, but are they really addressing the problem? In t...
Work is Watching
June 08, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBYour company knows a lot about you: your age, how many children you have, where you live, your vacation habits. But what if they also know that you just bought a new mountain bike or a pregnancy test? That you scroll through Twitter during your lunch break or that you just scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist? Leora Eisenstadt, assistant professor of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business, studies how companies can and are gathering data from our personal lives to glean info...
(Fact)Check Yourself
May 18, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBFake news. The two words basically juxtapose one another, yet the concept is very real. Today, fake news is everywhere and finding the truth is often easier said than done. Host Tiffany Sumner and Fox Management Information Systems Professor Sunil Wattal discuss the rise of fake news in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. According to Wattal, a number of factors prevent us from deciphering what’s real and what’s not. We all have implicit biases that affect our understanding and dec...
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and You
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBHost Tiffany Sumner and Kevin Fandl from the Fox Department of Legal Studies discuss the Trade War with China and how tariffs affect our everyday lives. For instance, in South Philadelphia, the city was working to protect bike lanes by installing plastic delineator posts. They eventually had to abandon the project, because the costs of the raw material needed for the posts had increased due to the Trade War. We’ve seen the same thing with the cost of shoes. Seventy percent of the U.S.’s s...
Breastfeeding in the Workplace
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNew mothers returning to work are faced with countless challenges: the guilt of leaving a child at home, the pressure to catch up at work and the uncertainty around caring for their baby. On top of all that, women who choose to pump breastmilk at work often experience unsupportive companies or cultures. According to Sabrina Volpone, it’s in a company’s best interest to be more supportive. Recent research from the Fox School of Business alumna and assistant professor at the University of Co...
AI for evil. AI for good.
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBArtificial intelligence is everywhere: our phones, our cars, even our fridges. What’s the catalyst for the world’s race to be the best at AI? How did we get here? And should we be slowing down? Host Tiffany Sumner and Bertrand Guillotin from the Department of Strategic Management at the Fox School of Business discuss the global AI race, who the leaders are in that space and the future possibilities and potential of AI in the workplace. Key Links Forbes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) S...
Welcome to Catalyst!
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 55 seconds - 928 KBWhat is the future of work? Will robots take our jobs? How is your company using your data? During the first season of Catalyst, we answer these questions and many more. Catalyst is brought to you by Temple University’s Fox School of Business. With the help of expertise from Fox faculty and the greater business community, we decode business trends so that you can spark change in your field. Key Links Fox School of Business website Podcast page ----- Follow us on Facebook Li...