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72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Join us for a discussion of the defining business issues of our time – all through a Jesuit, values-based perspective. The bi-weekly podcast is produced by the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago.

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Why do consumers behave that way?

March 03, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MB

Robert Arias, PhD, helps us explore the different ways consumers behave towards the goods they own and what motivates these differences to shed light on the acts of consumption.    

How to Play the Devil’s Advocate Without Being a Jerk

February 21, 2022 23:06 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

Listen in as Professor Abe Singer and colleague Hayley Clatterbuck attempt to rescue devil's advocacy from its deservedly bad reputation. We aim to show why, notwithstanding the many instances in which it is misused, "playing devil's advocate" is still very useful for our collective social understanding and enlightenment. 

What is an NFT, really?

February 03, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 57.1 MB

Lecturer Zach Binkley explains what an NFT is, how they are used, and the enjoyment he gets from the gamification of how they are implemented. 

How to Build a Skyscraper?

January 20, 2022 18:18 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

In October of 2021, Al Gorman, chairman of Power Construction and Interim Dean Maciek Nowak sat down to talk about how we build the modern skyscrapers and reflect on some noteworthy projects he has overseen during his career.  

Change is Hard

December 30, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Professor of Management Anne Reilly shares with us her expertise in organizational change management as she reflects on what the future might hold. The bottom line is that change is hard and in our conversation Anne offers a few suggestions for coping with and facilitating the changes that may be necessary moving forward. 

Hope for Nimble Change

December 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Can we mobilize against other societal threats in the same way we have and continue to do with COVID-19? Emily Nordquist of the Baumhart Center joins us to talk about how she hopes we are able to harness our abilities to facility nimble change against the other pressing issues of our time.   

Hope for Nimble Change

December 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Can we mobilize against other societal threats in the same way we have and continue to do with COVID-19? Emily Nordquist of the Baumhart Center joins us to talk about how she hopes we are able to harness our abilities to facilitate nimble change against the other pressing issues of our time.   

Embracing the Digital Revolution

December 02, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

Professor Jennifer Griffin joins us to talk about the many ways she has seen technology intervene during the pandemic and what she hopes will stay as we move forward.  

Past Labor Movements May Help Us Predict the Future

November 18, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Professor Peter Norlander views the pandemic as a dramatic and unifying event and explains how he uses the Great Depression as a framework for understanding how our future may unfold. 

How We Talk About What We Are Talking About

November 04, 2021 18:12 - 43 minutes - 58.8 MB

Leveraging his training as a political scientist, Assistant Professor Abraham Singer share his observations on the current state of public discourse and how we engage with it.

What May Future Healthcare Look Like?

October 21, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 57.5 MB

Paying attention to other pre-existing epidemics such as the opioid crisis and suicide rates within the United States, Associate Dean Tim Classen speaks to the trends in these concurrent epidemics and what their consequences may be. 

How Do We Rise to the Occasion?

October 07, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MB

Observing parallels between the Plague of Athens and our current moment, Eve Geroulis expounds upon learning from history and finding clarity in our values during times of upheaval.  

Will Business be a Catalyst for Change?

September 23, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 44.6 MB

Believing markets are able to pivot more nimbly than other institutions, Interim Dean Maciek Nowak reflects on how he hopes businesses and business schools will rise to provide solutions to our society's most pressing problems.  

Accounting is the Language of Business

July 15, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

In the spring of 2021, Professor Emeritus Al Gini spoke with alumnus Patrick Unzicker (BBA ‘93), CFO at PharmaCann, about his experience attending Loyola and career afterwards. 

The Sanity of Satire

June 17, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

Assistant Professor Abe Singer and Professor Emeritus Al Gini discuss their latest book “The Sanity of Satire.” From Mel Brooks to John Oliver, we explore the roles of satire and satirists in our society.  

The Vexing Notion of Merit

April 29, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 58.9 MB

Cedric Dawkins, Chair of the Management Department at Quinlan joins the podcast to share his recent ponderings and investigation into our notions of merit and how they should be applied.

How to Mitigate Poverty at a Global Scale

April 15, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

On April 1st, Annie Dufalo, executive director of Innovation for Poverty Action was hosted by Seth Green and Abol Jalilvand for a conversation on global poverty and wealth inequality. We hope you enjoy these excerpts from the program. 

How Wealth Protects Us from Climate Change

April 01, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 47.6 MB

Associate Professor of Finance Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee explains the disparate impact Climate Change is having on those in poverty, outlines ideas for changing incentives to inspire action, and makes an argument for why we need to pull the “E” out from “ESG.” 

Is Your Neighborhood Your Destiny?

March 18, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

Assistant Professor of Economics Joel Han elaborates on how where an individual grows up impacts their social and economic mobility as they grow older. Listeners interested in diving deeper should check out the Opportunity Atlas Project at https://www.opportunityatlas.org 

What Does the K-shaped Recovery Mean for Chicago?

March 04, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MB

Senior Lecturer Eve Geroulis and Associate Director Rick Sindt are joined by Margaret Mueller, president and CEO of the Chicago Executives’ Club to talk about how Chicago is experiencing the K-shaped recovery from the pandemic and what the city and businesses can do to mitigate its impact. 

Are Sports Only for Rich Kids Now?

February 18, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MB

Familial wealth is now the leading indicator of youth sports participation. Clinical Lecturer, Zachary Binkley joins us to talk about barriers to entry and the impact this is having on individuals and communities.

An Argument for Stakeholder Capitalism

February 04, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 48.7 MB

Jason Wild, senior vice president of transformation and innovation at Salesforce, lays out why he thinks a transition to Stakeholder Capitalism–from our current Shareholder Capitalist model–is required and how that intertwines with his position and the mission of Salesforce.

How Does Monetary Policy Impact Income Inequality?

January 21, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 50.8 MB

Tassos Malliaris, Walter F. Mullady senior professor and chair of economics department at Quinlan, discusses the impact monetary policy can have on income inequality in the United States in this first episode of our series on Wealth Inequality. Sharing his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's recent policy shift from prioritizing mitigating inflation to mitigating unemployment, political power, and universal basic income programs.

Reflecting on Leadership

December 22, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 52.1 MB

"Who you are as a leader is an expression of a lifetime of experiences,” says Ken Meyers, former CEO of U.S. Cellular as he sat down with Professor Emeritus Al Gini in November to reflect on his career and discuss the importance of being a selfless leader.  

Macro-Marketing in South East Asia

December 10, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 50.7 MB

Cliff Shultz, professor and Charles H. Kellstadt Chair of Marketing, talks with Professor Emeritus Al Gini about his career and work rebuilding economies in South East Asia.

Importance of Immersive Learning

November 26, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 46.6 MB

Stacy Neier Beran, senior Ignatian lecturer in marketing, speaks with a former student and a former client about their immersive learning experience in Quinlan’s Microenterprise course.  

Importance of Experiential Learning

November 26, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 46.6 MB

Stacy Neier Beran, senior Ignatian lecturer in marketing, speaks with a former student and a former client about their immersive learning experience in Quinlan’s Microenterprise course.  Visit Miss Swan's Perfect BBQ Sauce to learn more about this project.

Beyond Moneyball

November 12, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 64.3 MB

John Dewan, a pioneer in the sports analytics field, and Zach Binkley, professor of sports management at Quinlan sit down with host Rick Sindt to discuss the history of Sports Analytics, how it is used today, and their predictions about how the industry will grow in the future. 

From Industry to Academia

October 29, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

Mike Welch, professor emeritus, reflects with Al Gini on his career, impact at Loyola University Chicago, and his recent retirement.  

Reflecting on a Jesuit's Journey

October 15, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 35.5 MB

Father Jerry Overbeck discusses his journey as a Jesuit, academic, and counselor with Professor Emeritus Al Gini.

Managing a Stressed Supply Chain

October 01, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 41.4 MB

Maciek Nowak, associate dean of faculty and research, sits down with Professor Emeritus Al Gini to discuss the history of supply chain development, how risk is managed, and how they respond to uncertain times like ours.  

Managing a Stress Supply Chain

October 01, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 41.4 MB

Maciek Nowak, associate dean of faculty and research, sits down with Professor Emeritus Al Gini to discuss the history of supply chain development, how risk is managed, and how they respond to uncertain times like ours.  

Race and Inclusive Leadership

September 10, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Brandon Pendleton, adjunct lecturer, sits down with Colleen Reaney, director of the executive and professional education center, to discuss how to build the behaviors and habits required to be an inclusive leader. 

Race and Implicit Bias

September 03, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MB

Rachel Gregoire, adjunct lecturer, sits down with Colleen Reaney, director of the executive and professional education center, to discuss implicit bias, how pervasive it is, and what we can do to bring awareness to our own biases. Listeners interested in learning more are encouraged to check out Rachel’s project Fam Foolery at www.famfoolery.com.  

Race and Being Not White

August 27, 2020 20:12 - 45 minutes - 64 MB

Arup Varma, Professor of Management, shares his immigration experience, navigating the tension between being not white and not Black, and discusses his research around the experiences of expatriates working abroad.  

Race and Mascots

August 20, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 62.6 MB

Zachary Binkley, Professor of Sports Management, discusses the ramifications of teams with mascots rooted in racism, why departing from these symbols is good for the team’s business, and the pitfalls that come with building a new sports brand. Listeners interested in learning more are encouraged to read articles published by Inflexion and Forbes.  

Race and Our Response

August 13, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 53.6 MB

Aminatu Rubango, associate director of business career services, engages Jennile O'Connor and Pamela Bozeman-Evans in an intergenerational conversation about recent events and how they think organizations should best respond. 

Race and Starting from Different Places

August 06, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB

Wayne Kimball, Jr. (MBA ‘14) sits down with Rick Sindt to discuss how his perception of race developed as he was growing up, the ripple effects he sees in society, and how race has shaped–and should be addressed–in the workplace. Wayne also endorses So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and Slavery by Another Name by Douglas Blackmon that have been recommended in past episodes. 

Race and Community Investment

July 30, 2020 15:30 - 31 minutes - 40.9 MB

William Towns (BBA ‘02), Managing Director at 4S Bay Partners and Quinlan Board of Advisors member, sits down with Rick Sindt to discuss his journey to the field of community investment and what it means to describe yourself as a scholar-practitioner-activist. 

Is Equality in the Workplace Inevitable?

July 23, 2020 13:19 - 33 minutes - 48.1 MB

This episode explores if the passage of time will inevitably lead to equal representation of women and people of color in the C-suite, what obstacles are standing in the way of women and people of color in the corporate space, and what are the best tactics to work around these barriers.

BONUS: Pam McCoy’s Prayer for our Community

July 19, 2020 13:00 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MB

Inspired by her conversation with Andy Kaufman, Associate Dean Pam McCoy offers a prayer of reconciliation for the Quinlan community.  

Race, Faith, and Personal Responsibility

July 16, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 61.2 MB

Pam McCoy, associate dean of graduate programs, sits down with colleague and friend Andy Kaufman to discuss how their understanding of race and racism is informed by their Christian faith and how they marry their individual anti-racist efforts with the religious framework of their lives. Listeners interested in diving deeper are encouraged to read One Blood by John Perkins, The Hiding Place: The Triumphant Story of Corrie Ten Boom, and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.

Race and Parenting

July 09, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

Pettis Kent, professor of supply chain management, sits down with Rick Sindt to discuss his personal experiences as a Black man with race-related incidents, protests, professional environments, and how he parents his adolescent Black son. Listeners interested in diving deeper are encouraged to read the book Slavery by Another Name by Douglas Blackmon or view the documentary 13th on Netflix 

Race and Intersectionality in Business

July 02, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

YWCA Chicago’s CEO, Dorri McWhorter sits down with Emily Nordquist of the Baumhart Center to discuss the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism, where solutions to community divestment lie, and the responsibility businesses must take on to be successful in the new economy that is emerging. Listeners are encouraged to visit untiljusticejustis.org or view the documentary BOSS: The Black Experience in Business.  

Race and the Workplace

June 25, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 67 MB

The Baumhart Scholars are a cohort of students selected for their commitment to social justice. In this podcast, we will explore what the Black Lives Matter movement means to four Scholars and how they are incorporating the movement into their professional and personal journeys. Listeners who want to learn more are encouraged to read The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo.

Race and the Marketplace

June 18, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Professors of Marketing Akon Ekpo and Jenna Drenten discuss the sources and manifestations of trauma that are experienced daily in the marketplace and how consumers cope with these experiences. Listeners interested in learning more about trauma in the marketplace are encouraged to read Consumer Equality: Race and the American Marketplace or Race in the Marketplace: Crossing Critical Boundaries which is currently made available for free by the publisher. 

Race and Corporate Responsibility

June 11, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this first installment of our series focused on the intersections of race and business, Professors of business ethics Cedric Dawkins and Abraham Singer grapple with the role of corporations and labor unions pertaining to public policy, accountability, and reforms. Listeners interested in learning more about anti-racism are encouraged to watch “I Am Not Your Negro” by Raoul Peck or read “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin DiAngelo.  

Maciek Nowak on the Inner Workings of Supply Chains

May 28, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Associate Dean, Maciek Nowak sits down with Professor Al Gini to discuss the inner workings of supply chain systems and how they respond to stressors during unprecedented times like our current global health crisis. 

Abe Singer on Business Ethics as a Practical and Political Endeavor

May 21, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

What is commerce and why do we have it? What is business and why does it exist? What power dynamics do we find in business? In today's episode Professor of Ethics, Abraham Singer explores his perspective on ethical behaviors of business with Professor Al Gini. Want to learn more? Singer's latest book is The Form of the Firm expounds on these ideas. 

Economist Tim Classen on the Pervasive Impacts of a Pandemic

May 14, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

We sit down with healthcare economist Tim Classen to explore the obvious and not so obvious ways that the pandemic is impacting our economy, healthcare system, and patient treatment. 

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