Everyday MBA
502 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 172 ratingsEntrepreneur and business success techniques and tips that you don't learn in business school.
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Unleashing Opportunities in Africa
April 06, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBTopsy Kola Oyeneyin discusses her book “Unleash: The Blueprint for a Life That Attracts Uncommon Opportunities." It is a blueprint to equip young Africans to seize opportunities in this season of rapid transition. Topsy is a transformation expert that has spent 20 years working with financial institutions, regulators, and investors across Africa to develop growth programs and execute large-scale transformations. She is formerly a partner and co-leader of McKinsey’s Payments Practice for the ...
The Role of Innovation in Organizational Performance
March 30, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBNick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, discusses the role of innovation and digital transformation in organizational performance. After earning his MBA at Harvard, Nick started his career at places like McKinsey and Bain Capital. And then on Wall Street. Today he’s known as a professional turn-around CEO. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Decision-Making in a Noisy World
March 23, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBNuala Walsh discusses her book “Tune In” and how to make smarter decisions in a noisy world. Nuala is the CEO of MindEquity. She has been recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Finance. You’ve seen her featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and more. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Community Involvement through Giving, Volunteerism and Education
March 16, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOlivia Sorensen, Senior Community Development Specialist at SELCO Community Credit Union, discusses the launch of SELCO Steps Up. The Credit Union has been working to reimagine and expand its approach to community involvement with this new program that aims to create positive, innovative, and lasting change through community giving, volunteerism, financial education, and student and educator support. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Former FCC Chairman Calls for New Agency to Govern Tech Policies and Practices
March 09, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFormer FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler discusses his book “Techlash” in which he calls for a new government agency to adminster tech industry policies and practices. Tom was appointed to the FCC by President Obama in 2013 and is the only person to be selected to both the Cable Television Hall of Fame and The Wireless Hall of Fame. Listen also to his take on President Biden’s recent executive order on AI. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest
Online Community Marketing, Membership and Launch Strategies
March 02, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAndy Guttormsen, Chief Revenue Officer at Circle.co, discusses online communities and the factors and approaches to consider for marketing, memberships, and launch strategies. Circle is an all-in-one community platform for creators and brands. They power thousands of the most popular online communities by making it easier to have a home for your people, memberships, and events. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com...
What Nature Teaches Us About Leadership
February 24, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOleg Konovalov discusses his book “The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership". Oleg is a distinguished global thought leader, renowned author, and business educator. He was named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders in 2022, alongside influential figures like Bill Gates and Elon Musk. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Overcoming Bias in Leadership
February 17, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBLisa Tromba discusses her book “Mind Knots” and ways to understand the cognitive and emotional biases that prevent rational leadership. Lisa is the Managing Partner of Lisa Tromba Associates and an authority in executive search. Her approach includes assessing the impact of psychological bias on leadership. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Passive Sales Success using YouTube
February 03, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBLevi Lascsak discusses his book "Passive Prospecting" and strategies for passive sales success using YouTube. Levi is a real estate agent, video creator, and the founder of Passive Productions. He earned $1 million in his first year on YouTube. Learn how to dominate your market without cold calling, chasing clients, or spending money on ads. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Developing and Sustaining Innovation in Teams
January 13, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBHelene Cahen discusses her book “Fire Up Innovation” and ways to develop and sustain innovation in teams. Helen is a strategist, trainer and facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and non-profits to understand innovation and build effective teams. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Visit Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Branded Entertainment Channels for Out-Of-Home Environments
January 06, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBJon Niermann, Founder and CEO of Loop Media, discusses branded entertainment channels for businesses. Loop is the leading supplier in North America of short form video content for Out Of Home environments like bars, hotels, restaurants, and airports. Before founding Loop, Jon spent 22 Years at The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts serving as president of Asia pacific operations for both. He was the founder and executive producer of FarWest Entertainment, and has been a late night talk ...
The New Science of Leadership
December 16, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Geoffrey VanderPal discusses his book “The Steadfast Leader” and the science of leadership. Geoffrey and his co-author Dr. Randy Brazie explore the application of Polyvagal Theory and an understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms behind behavior to today’s most effective leadership principles and practices. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
The Long Game with Dorie Clark - BEST OF Everyday MBA
December 09, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBDorie Clark returns to the show to discuss "The Long Game" and how to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world. It's no secret that today's professionals feel rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind. Dorie is a best-selling author, a Harvard business review contributor, a professor at Duke University and The Long Game shares unique principles you can apply to finally break out of the frenetic day-to-day routine and transform your life and your career. Host, Kevin Craine Do you wa...
The Business of "The Deadliest Catch" - BEST OF Everyday MBA
December 02, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBEST OF Everyday MBA - Captain Keith Colburn discusses "The Deadliest Catch", the popular show on Discovery TV and Discovery+. Listen as we explore the implications of the high-stakes crab fishing industry and hear Keith's adventurous entrepreneurial story. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Diversity and Inclusion in Global Business
November 18, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBEric Kelly discusses diversity and inclusion in global business. Eric is the founder of Bridge 2 Technologies and a former advisor to President Obama. His mission is to accelerate inclusion and cultural understanding to drive business growth. Eric is also the creator of the annual Global Intellect Summit at the Nasdaq MarketSite, which is a gathering of corporate, educational, and financial leaders to address the challenges of building an inclusive business ecosystem. Host, Kevin Craine ...
Career Fulfillment in a Complicated World
November 11, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMerideth Mehlberg discusses her book “Your Finest Work: Career Fulfillment in a Complicated World.” Merideth is an ICF-certified Master Coach and she has spent nearly twenty years working with executives to transform careers and lives. Merideth chairs the Bay Area chapter of the UCLA Anderson CEO Forum and serves as a Core Guide for Chief. Find out more at YourFinestWork.com. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Strategies for a Smarter Global Future
November 04, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOlaf Groth talks about his book “The Great Remobilization” and strategies for a smarter global future. Olaf is Professor of Strategy, Futures and Innovation at the University of California; Faculty Director for the Future of Technology program at Berkeley Executive Education; and Professor of Practice for Global Strategy, Innovation & Futures at Hult International Business School. He is also CEO of advisory think tank Cambrian.ai and coauthor of the books “Solomon's Code” and “The AI Generat...
The Impact of AI on Business - New Research
November 04, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBEmily Frolick and Atif Zaim from KPMG discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence. The pair worked on a new KPMG survey focused on the impact of Generative AI on businesses, and why most organizations say they are unprepared for immediate adoption. Emily is Advisory Partner in the KPMG Technology Risk Management practice and Leader of KPMG’s Trust Imperative. Atif is National Managing Partner of Advisory at KPMG. Listen for action items you can use today. Host Kevin Craine Do you want ...
The Business of Real Estate Investing
October 28, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDrew Breneman discusses the business of real estate investing. Drew made his first real estate investment at just 19 years old. This attracted the attention of HGTV, where Drew was featured as an up-and-coming real estate investor. Fast-forward to today and Drew is the founder of several real estate investment groups, including his namesake Breneman Capital. You’d be hard pressed to find another more experienced expert in the business of real estate investment. Learn why real estate is a goo...
Social Sustainability is Good for Business
October 21, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBVito Mabrucco, Global Chief Marketing Officer at NTT Corporation, discusses a new NTT report “The Business Case for Social Sustainability" showing how corporations investing in social good unlock wide-ranging benefits, including increased revenue, better productivity and a more equitable workforce. Is social sustainability is good for business? Apparently so, unlocking millions of potential revenue. Listen as we explore the findings and steps to guide our strategies for socially sustainable ...
Global Mobility and the Impacts to Organizations and Workers
October 14, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBEileen Mullaney from Vialto Partners discusses global mobility and the impact to workers and organizations. Vialto recently published a study focused on mobility and 89% of global companies expect an increase in global mobility. And 40% stated that having international experience is a prerequisite for promotion to senior roles. Listen as we explore the impact businesses in the coming months. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Success Toolkit Used by Highly Successful Leaders
October 07, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBAs a young researcher at the National Institutes of Health, Susan Ford Collins asked: What more could we learn if we studied highly successful people, not just the dysfunctional ones? Over the next two decades Susan shadowed many successful leaders and business professionals and discovered they use 10 skills consistently, and she includes them in her new book “Blur: Clear the Way Ahead...Even In The Worst Of Times.” Susan has been called America's Premier Success and Leadership Coach by CNN....
Rethinking Competitive Advantage with Ram Charan - BEST OF Everyday MBA
September 30, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBBest of Everyday MBA - Dr. Ram Charan, NYT bestselling author and award-winning Harvard Business School professor, discusses his book "Rethinking Competitive Advantage". Ram is a world-wide expert on business strategy. For years, he has worked with the CEOs of some of the world's most successful companies, including GE, Bank of America, Verizon, Coca-Cola, 3M, Merck...and many more. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/...
Marshall Goldsmith - The World’s #1 Executive Coach - BEST OF Everyday MBA
September 23, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBest-selling author Marshall Goldsmith is the author of 41 books, which have sold over 2.5 million copies and been best-sellers in 12 countries. He’s a member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame and ranked as the World’s #1 Executive Coach. Enjoy this BEST OF Everyday MBA episode as Kevin and Marshall discuss ways live a fulfilled live without being addicted to achievement. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
Using Virtual Assistants to Boost Your Business Success
September 16, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBJustin Nelson, CEO of Sphere Rocket, discusses ways to leverage the use of virtual assistants. Sphere Rocket connects VA's with Employers across the world and Justin is focused on helping business owners use improve lead generation, digital marketing and client support through the use of virtual assistants. And if you’ve ever wondered about using a virtual assistant, or what the benefits might be, check out this interview. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Visit Everyday-MBA....
Secret Ways Of Thinking That Power The Worlds Most Successful People
September 09, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBPolina Marinova Pompliano discusses her book “Hidden Genius” and the secret ways of thinking that power the world’s most successful people. Polina spent five years as an author and editor at Fortune Magazine where she interviewed some of todays most influential and high-profile dealmakers. Polina realized that the highest performers use mental frameworks that fundamentally change the way they see the world. What distinguishes the merely great individuals from the truly exceptional? Find out ...
Build Your Brand with Community-Led Growth
September 02, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBLloyed Lobo discusses his book “From Grassroots to Greatness” and ways to build iconic brands with community-led growth. Lloyed is the co-founder of Boast.Al where he leveraged the community-led growth model to bootstrap the company to eight-figure revenue. He is also co-founder of Traction, a community empowering over 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital. You’ve seen him in places like Fox Business, Techcrunch and Forbes. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest...
How To Think Like a Corporate Athlete
August 26, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBPunit Dhillon discusses his book “Catapult,” and how to think like a corporate athlete. When Punit was nine when he almost drowned in a swimming pool. Twenty years later, he became a competitive swimmer and completed his first of several Ironman Triathlons. At thirty, Punit became one of the youngest biotech CEOs in the life sciences industry and a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award. Listen as we explore the parallels between athleticism and business leadership. Host, Kevin...
Sparking Innovation and Creativity in the New World of Work
August 19, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBSteven Kowalski discusses his book Creative Together and ways to spark innovation in the new world of work. Steven holds a PhD in adult learning and organizational creativity from UCLA and is a leading voice in the global movement for conscious creativity. Listen as we explore how organizations can shape their cultures and reinvigorate how teams co-create new value. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everday-MBA/guest
Business Disruption with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (iPaas)
August 19, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBMatt Durham, Head of Market Strategy at Digibee, discusses enterprise integration Platform-as-a-Service. You’ve heard of software as a service, or infrastructure as a service, iPaaS provides a low-code integration platform that allows users to integrate company systems and modernize legacy architectures more quickly and affordably. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Becoming a Transformational Leader
August 05, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBBEST OF Everyday MBA - Best-selling author Faisal Hoque discusses his book "Lift" and how to foster the leader within you amid revolutionary global changes. "Lift" is a #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller. The business of being a business leader is changing rapidly. What are the opportunities that change affords leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals? Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
HBR at 100 - The Best Articles from the Last Century
July 29, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBBEST OF Everyday MBA - Adi Ignatius, Editor in Chief of the Harvard Business Review Group, discusses his book "HBR at 100" and some of the most influential and innovative articles from Harvard Business Review's first century. Adi studied HBR's archive all the way back to its first issue in 1922 to bring us a historical perspective on business that will help us prepare for the future. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Giving Voice to the Tortoise in our Hare-Brained World
July 22, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBRobert Lengel discusses his book “A Place for T” and ways to give voice to the tortoise in our “hare-brained” world. Bob is the president of the consulting firm LeaderWork Inc, and Associate Professor emeritus at the University of Texas at San Antonio where, over his 32 year tenure, he founded and directed the Center for Professional Excellence and the UTSA Executive MBA program. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
How to Battle Anxiety in Work and Life
July 08, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBJoanna Hardis discusses her book “Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way.” Joanna is a cognitive behavioral therapist committed to using evidence-based treatments to help people better deal with and respond to anxiety and being uncomfortable. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
The Future of Virtual Mental Health
July 01, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBDr. David Mou discusses the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and the emergence of virtual mental health services. David is the CEO of Cerebral, a leading online provider of psychiatric and behavioral therapy services. In addition to his role as CEO of Cerebral, he serves as the Director of the Innovations Council for Massachusetts General Hospital’s Psychiatry Department. Host, Kevin Craine
Modern Conflict Resolution
June 24, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBPenny Tremblay discusses her book “Sandbox Strategies for the New Workplace,” and best practices for modern conflict resolution. Now that many workers are collaborating online and teams are becoming ever-more virtual in nature, the best practices to resolve conflict are changing. Listen to learn how you can “play nice” and still be true to your objectives and feelings. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
What Sports Teach us about Work and Life
June 17, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSally Jenkins discusses her book “The Right Call” and what sports teach us about work and life. Sally is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning Washington Post columnist. She is the first woman inducted into the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
International Deal-Making in China with Disney and Beyond
June 10, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBMichael Crawford discusses his book “From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse”. Michael is an International deal maker and corporate executive that has helped some of the most powerful brands grow and operate globally, including with Disney, Four Seasons, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You will truly find no one more qualified in international business. Listen as he explores his personal experiences in Asia and how he helped build and operate some of the highest-profile brands on an inter...
New Ways to Innovate and Take Action
June 03, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAtif Rafiq discusses his book “Decision Sprint” and new ways to innovate. Atif has blazed trails in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500 for over 25 years. After rising through digital native companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, Atif held C-suite roles at Volvo, and MGM Resorts. He was the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, a pioneering role he held at McDonalds. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Designing Transformative Experiences
May 30, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBBrad McLain discusses his book “Designing Transformative Experiences.” Brad is a social scientist from the University of Colorado where he serves as the Director of the Center for STEM Learning. He is also a senior research scientist at the National Center for Women in Information Technology. Brad has worked with the Space Science Institute, the NASA Space Shuttle Program, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Purpose, Insight and Change
May 27, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIan Williams discusses his book "Soil and Spirit" and ways to establish your purpose, gain insight and manage transformational change. Ian is the founder of Still Point Insight, a company that helps scale business impact and employee wellbeing through process optimization. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Global Shipping and Digital Transformation
May 13, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBCarmit Glik discusses the state of digital transformation in the global shipping industry. Carmit is the CEO of Ship4wd, a digital-first freight forwarding service built for SMBs. Carmit has been at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the global freight industry for over 22 years. She has worked with startups and large multinational enterprises alike, covering strategic supply chain management, digital transportation, and freight forwarding solutions. Host, Kevin Cra...
How to Get Inside Your Competitor's Mindset
May 06, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJohn Horn discusses his book “Inside the Competitor's Mindset” and how to predict your competitor’s next move. John is Professor of Practice in Economics at the Olin Business School at Washington University. His global economics courses are informed by his nine years of work on competitive strategy with the Strategy Practice of McKinsey & Company. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Harnessing AI for a More Inclusive Future
April 29, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBProfessor Orly Lobel discusses her book "The Equality Machine" and how to use AI to harness a brighter, more inclusive future. Orly is a renowned tech policy scholar and the Director of the Center for Employment and Labor Policy at the University of San Diego. She is a member of the American Law Institute, a former Israeli military data analyst, and Supreme Court clerk. Why should we be optimistic about AI’s future? Listen here to find out. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs
April 22, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAlex Brueckmann discusses his book “Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs” and ways to thrive in business while leading a balanced life. Alex is a strategy facilitator, speaker, and author. He has worked with thousands of business leaders from organizations across the world. Alex is an alumnus of the European Business School and holds a number of certificates in organizational development and strategy from Harvard. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Are Digital Platforms Taking Over Our Lives?
April 15, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBVili Lehdonvirta discusses his book "Cloud Empires" and how digital platforms like Amazon and others are overtaking our lives. We explore how we can regain control. Vili is Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research at the University of Oxford. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Turn Anxiety Into A Leadership Superpower
April 08, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMorra Aarons-Mele discusses her book "The Anxious Achiever" and how to turn anxiety into a leadership superpower. Morra is an author and an award winning consultant. You’ve seen her in places like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She a Ted speaker. Her first book "Hiding in the Bathroom" was an Amazon best seller. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies
April 01, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBGaia Bernstein discusses her book "Unwired" and ways to gain control over addictive technologies. Gaia Bernstein is a Law Professor, Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes teaches and lectures on issues at the intersections of law, technology, privacy, and health. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a g...
Building a New Leadership Ladder
March 25, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBCarol Geffner discusses her book “Building a New Leadership Ladder” and transforming male-dominated organizations to support women on the rise. Carol is formerly Professor of the Practice of Governance and Management at the University of Southern California. She is currently President of CBVision consultants. She is a member of Forbes's Coaches Council. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
Continuous Improvement Through Employee Culture
March 18, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBFrank Devine discusses his book “Rapid Mass Engagement” and ways to drive continuous improvement through employee culture. Frank is the founder of Accelerated Improvement and has trained senior leaders and change agents in organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Rolls Royce, Coca Cola, and more. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?