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Q Talks: Podcast

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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Episodes

James Chadam on Global Leadership

May 07, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB

What is the future post-pandemic? Conversations with Professor Eve Geroulis. Jaimy Chadam shares a very thoughtful perspective on COVID-19 rising from decades of global strategic leadership for some of the world’s most respected global companies, discussing how companies need honesty and empathy to navigate the unchartered territory ahead, arguing those same values must also apply to how we manage our personal and professional relationships, suggesting that’s the way we come out of this stro...

The Other Side of Work - Play!

April 30, 2020 19:22 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MB

Al Gini discusses the importance of joy and play in life.

Kevin Willer in conversation with Eve Geroulis

April 23, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MB

What is the Future Post Pandemic? Conversations with Professor Eve Geroulis. Kevin Willer meets with Eve to share his compelling and earnest insights drawn from decades of entrepreneurial and tech sector experience Co-Founding Google Chicago, and as Founding CEO of 1871, discussing how companies large and small can manage through this COVID-19 shut down, discussing what he believes are smart strategic partnerships in the tech sector in Chicago, and what qualities young leaders will need to i...

The Importance of Work

April 16, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MB

Al Gini discusses the importance of work and how COVID 19 is threatening the working world.

Reflections On Our Global Pandemic

April 07, 2020 19:43 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

Al Gini reflects and discusses the global pandemic. 

Global Risks in a Global Economy

April 02, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MB

Abol Jalilvand is a long time student of international finance and global business. In this interview he warns us that the “International Business Community” is facing a series of crises which must be addressed and resolved including international Trade issues and stock-market over evaluation and others.

The Main Purpose of a Degree in Business is to Produce Leaders with a Strong Moral Compass!

March 19, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

Kevin Stevens, Dean of the Quinlan School of Business, argues that the true purpose of an education in business is not just the acquisition of technical skills in order to acquire a high paying job. The real purpose of an education in business is to produce leaders and workers who see business as a “collective vocation” to do good and not just well. The true purpose of business is the “well-being” of the community, and not just the “profit statements” of the Fortune 500.

The Paradox of Work: We Need It! We Want It! We Can’t Stand It!

March 05, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

Resources and Management examines the necessity and paradox of work in our lives: “We need it! We hate it! There’s not enough of it. And, we can’t risk losing it or quitting!”

Reflections on a Career in the C-Suite, a conversation with Al Gini

February 06, 2020 15:11 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Al Gini explores Mark Satkiewicz’ career, life and legacy. Along the way they explore what he believes makes for a good employee, leader, or person and the inflection points he has experienced along the way that have brought about these beliefs

Why Ethical Business is the Future

January 23, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

Seth Green, founding director of the Baumhart Center for Social Responsibility, leads a panel discussion with leaders from various fields about today’s impetus for the companies to not only produce a profit but to also “be good” or act in a socially responsible way.

Q Talks Season 2 Trailer #3

January 16, 2020 11:30 - 51 seconds - 1.16 MB

Q Talks Season 2 launching this January! 

Q Talks Season 2 Trailer #2

January 13, 2020 18:31 - 59 seconds - 1.34 MB

Q Talks Season 2 launching this January!

Q Talks Season 2 Trailer #1

December 13, 2019 20:49 - 45 seconds - 1.03 MB

Q Talks Season 2 launching this January!

Dean Kevin Stevens in conversation with Doug Albregts

November 14, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Today we have the pleasure of listening in on a conversation between Kevin Stevens, Dean of the Quinlan School of Business and Doug Albregts. Doug has 27 years of experience serving diverse industries in both private and publicly traded international companies. Serving in C-Suite leadership positions at Scientific Games, Sharp Electronics, Sharp Imaging, and more. He has served on the United Nations Business Council as one of its technology representatives, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

TikTok and the Brave New World of Influencer Market

October 31, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Influencer Marketing can take on many different forms from sponsored posts, hosting giving aways, or appearing at brand events. What influencer marketing looks like depends on the ask and on the client. Today, we are joined by Assistant Professor of Marketing, Jenna Drenten and Molly Tullis who is a senior digital strategist at Ketchum.

Al Gini on the Importance of Humor

October 17, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

In his latest book, The Importance of Being Funny; why we need more jokes in our lives Al Gini writes, “My steadfast belief is that humor is an attempt to deal with the palpable absurdity of life.” Listen as we explore the many functions humor plays in our lives.

Unbiasing the Algorithm; artificial intelligence in talent acquisition

October 03, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MB

AI has been in mainstream media since 2015 and it's been slowly entrenching itself in society even if we don't see it. It's looking to cover and improve efficiencies wherever cost of labor is high, return on investment low, and really wherever there's an untapped or undiscovered opportunity. 

Institutionalized Imagination; how do we mindfully shape society?

September 19, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 31.5 MB

We are all familiar with marketing campaigns, but what effects on culture and society do these have? Today, we join professors Eve Geroulis and Ray Benton as they discuss Macro-Marketing - the study of the influence that marketing policies and strategies have on an economy and society as a whole - and education today.

Eyes Wide Open: What it’s really like to be an entrepreneur

September 05, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB

We’ve all read the stories, listened to the podcasts, and seen the movies, but do you really know what it is like to be an entrepreneur? This podcast will talk about the realities of running a growing business, from the successes to the failures and everything in between. We’ll share real life stories and tips for how to avoid some of the common mistakes new entrepreneurs make. Featuring Professor April Lane, Kevin Willer of Chicago Ventures, and John Wilson of Winestyr.

Q Talks Trailer #2

August 07, 2019 19:39 - 53 seconds - 1.21 MB

Catch a sneak peak of one of the episodes of Q Talks Podcast in this trailer, featuring a guest Eve Geroulis.

Q Talks Trailer #1

August 07, 2019 19:24 - 46 seconds - 1.05 MB

A sneak peak at one of Q Talks Podcast's first episodes featuring April Lane, Kevin Willer, and John Wilson.

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Brave New World
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