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Andrew Winston on his co-authored book: Net Positive
Off The Shelf - December 02, 2021 14:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhy was there so little progress over last decades in sustainability and what is a pragmatic plan, each of us can engage with to tackle the global climate crisis and all the other challenges facing us, like loss of biodiversity, abuse of human rights or inequality and discrimination. Listen-in a...
A Conversation With Rohit Bhargava and Jennifer Brown About Their Book, Beyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways to Build a More Inclusive World
Off The Shelf - November 09, 2021 20:03 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBeyond Diversity: 12 Non-Obvious Ways to Build a More Inclusive World presents insights from conversations with over 200 diversity, equity, and inclusion experts who attended the inaugural Non-Obvious Beyond Diversity Summit in early 2021. The goal of the summit was to go beyond speaking about d...
Gabor George Burt on his book, Slingshot
Off The Shelf - November 03, 2021 09:25 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode of Off the Shelf, our guest Gabor George Burt introduces in his Slingshot book. An integrated, three-pronged approach to make the Blue Ocean principles more actionable: 1) Stretch the definition of the business you’re in and want to extract value from, 2) take consumer satisfacti...
Companies’ Impact on Economic Opportunity & Fairness – a conversation with Martin Whittaker
ESG News and Views - October 27, 2021 19:04 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhile there is a lot of focus today on companies’ role in addressing environmental and social issues, less attention is being paid to companies’ role in with respect to traditional economic challenges. Yet, through their business operations, almost all companies can have more direct impact on is...
Infusing Community Needs into Products and Services: Lessons from Prudential
ESG News and Views - September 24, 2021 14:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsPrudential has been a pillar in the city of Newark for more than 140 years. Established in 1875, it provides financial wellness services to retail and institutional customers throughout the United States and over 40 countries worldwide. As an “anchor” organization in Newark, along with corporati...
Manoj Pradhan on his latest book, The Great Demographic Reversal
Off The Shelf - September 23, 2021 14:53 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsGlobal population ageing will soon reach a point where saving for retirement tips over into increased spending and demand for labor. This will result in much higher inflation and interest rates than many of us are expecting currently. Join us to hear Manoj Pradhan, Chief Economist at the indepen...
Dr. Andrew Temte on his new book, 'Balancing Act: Teach Coach Mentor Inspire'
Off The Shelf - September 21, 2021 19:50 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn times of chaos and uncertainty, steadfast and confident leadership is critical to the success of any organization. Yet, in our world of social unrest, sharp divisions, pandemic and fear, people seek leaders who are also sensitive to ethnic and cultural differences, listen to their concerns, a...
Human Capital Disclosure: Early Trends and a Case Study of Success
ESG News and Views - September 21, 2021 16:48 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe SEC’s upcoming disclosure rules on human capital management (HCM) is – or should be – a top of mind issue in Corporate America. As companies prepare for those rules, it’s helpful to look at the first wave of human capital disclosures made in the months after SEC’s previous HCM disclosure rul...
Eric Schwartzman on his new book, 'The Digital Pivot: Secrets of Online Marketing’
Off The Shelf - August 23, 2021 15:39 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCraig Carroll, leader of The Conference Board's Communications Institute, sits down for an engaging talk with Eric Schwartzman about his new book, 'The Digital Pivot: Secrets of Online Marketing’. Drawing on his experience leading online marketing programs for clients such as Toyota, UCLA, Mar...
Corning’s Approach to Social Issues: A Story of Innovation and Passion
ESG News and Views - July 28, 2021 17:13 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsInnovation doesn’t only result in product and service inventions. It can also transform a company’s impact on society. For nearly 170 years, Corning Incorporated has been a leading innovator in advanced glass technology and materials science, leading to an unmatched track-record of life-changing...
Leo Flanagan on his book, 'Thriving in Thin Air'
Off The Shelf - July 23, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFeeling anxious or stressed out? You’re not alone as over 40% of the US population has been officially diagnosed with anxiety or depression disorders--up from only 8% pre-COVID-19. To find out how to thrive amidst adversity, join Dr. Leo Flanagan as he discusses his new book: Thriving in Thin Ai...
Kim Shepherd on her book, 'Remote Work'
Off The Shelf - June 22, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsQuestions about remote work post-COVID-19? Join us to hear Kim Shepherd discuss her new book, Remote Work: Redesign Processes, Practices And Strategies To Engage A Remote Workforce. There are no magic wands but Kim does have some tangible recommendations and great stories. If you plan to have re...
John Hagel III on his new book 'The Journey Beyond Fear'
Off The Shelf - June 14, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Rebecca Ray as she and business strategy expert John Hagel III break down his new book 'The Journey Beyond Fear'. In this conversation, John dives in on how to identify your fears, face your fears, move beyond your fears and how these lessons can apply to organizations and careers. The p...
Curtis Odom on his book 'Things I Heard My Professor Say'
Off The Shelf - June 08, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin Dr. Curtis Odom, business leader and Executive Professor of Management in the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, as he shares his 20 years of professional insights, lessons learned, and personal experiences about how to be a successful business leader. What makes...
John Pabon on his book: Sustainability for the Rest of Us
Off The Shelf - June 01, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Pabon founder of Fulcrum Strategic Advisors, talks with Uwe Schulte, Leader of the TCB Global Sustainability Centre about his book Sustainability for the Rest of Us. Why was there so little progress over last decades in sustainability and what is a pragmatic plan, each of us can engage wi...
Nathan Ainspan and Kristin Saboe on their new book Military Veteran Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader
Off The Shelf - May 25, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHow can civilian employers improve the way that they locate, hire, and retain military veterans and military spouses? Join Rebecca Ray as she discusses this and more with Nathan Ainspan, Senior Research Psychologist with the Military-Civilian Transition Office at the Department of Defense and K...
Impact Investing and its Impact on You
ESG News and Views - May 11, 2021 12:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsESG investing has been around for decades, but it has gained considerable momentum in recent years. In this podcast, Paul Washington, Executive Director of the ESG Center, speaks with Hari Balkrishna, Portfolio Manager for T. Rowe Price’s Global Impact Equity strategy, about the different ways...
Tendayi Viki on his latest book “Pirates In The Navy”
Off The Shelf - May 07, 2021 09:38 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Mestelaar, co-leader of Innovation Institute at The Conference Board interviews Tendayi Viki on his latest book “Pirates in the Navy”. Listen in as Tendayi gives us a taste of some the insights this book provides. Tendayi endeavors to arm innovators with practice tools and guidance to navig...
Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg on their book, Glass Half-Broken: Shattering the Barriers That Still Hold Women Back at Work
Off The Shelf - April 20, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhy does the gender gap still persist and how can we close it? In 2019, the gap between the percentage of women and the percentage of men in the workforce was the smallest on record. But despite these statistics, women remain underrepresented in positions of power and status, with the highest-pa...
Beverly Kaye on her book, Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay
Off The Shelf - April 14, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSince employees who walk out the door can cost their organizations up to 200 percent of their annual salaries to replace, retention is one of the most important issues facing businesses today. And with so many surveys reporting that employees are not happy and not working up to their full potent...
Accelerating Value by Using Human Capital Analytics to Understand Workforce Experience
Off The Shelf - April 08, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat if your organization could deliver twice as much innovation, boost customer satisfaction ratings, grow the human capital return on investment (HCROI) by 270 percent, improve efficiency up to 15 percent, and increase profitability by 25%? It is possible according to a new report from The Con...
CB Bhattacharya on his new book, ‘Small Actions, Big Difference: Leveraging Corporate Sustainability to Drive Business and Societal Value'
Off The Shelf - April 06, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCraig Carroll, leader of The Conference Board's Communications Institute, sits down for an engaging talk with Professor CB Bhattacharya, H.J. Zoffer Chair in Sustainability and Ethics, about his new book, 'Small Actions Big Difference: Leveraging Corporate Sustainability to Drive Business and S...
Jeff Schwartz on his book, Work Disrupted
Off The Shelf - March 23, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs we enter a new year that is sure to be filled with further disruptions, Jeff Schwartz’s new book Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work is essential reading for those looking to embrace these fast-paced changes as an opportunity to accelerate fo...
Dr. Jake Beniflah on his new book, The Big Shift: Redefining Marketing in a Multicultural America
Off The Shelf - March 16, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFuture growth will require that all corporations undergo… The Big Shift. The convergence of a changing demography, new technologies and a fragmented media ecosystem has transformed marketing as we know it, yet marketing to Latinos continues to lag significantly, bound by an outdated paradigm and...
Corporate Citizenship in Action: Helping Small Businesses Survive and Thrive
ESG News and Views - February 18, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJeff Hoffman, Institute Leader of Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy at the ESG Center, interviews Jenny Flores, Head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy at Wells Fargo, and Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of HelloAlice.com. In their conversation, they discuss how corporations can f...
Erich Joachimstaller on his book, The Interaction Field
Off The Shelf - February 09, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHow are the most successful businesses creating value and igniting smart growth in a fast-paced, competitive market? In his latest book, The Interaction Field: The Revolutionary New Way to Create Shared Value for Businesses, Customers, and Society, management expert and professor Erich Joachimst...
Erwan Rambourg on his book, Future Luxe
Off The Shelf - February 08, 2021 13:28 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat are the major forces and emerging trends that are set to reshape luxury over the next decade? As a younger generation is entering the luxury market, they will bring new values and demands that will redefine the very meaning of luxury. Brands will need to take seriously issues such as divers...
The Future of Corporate Governance
ESG News and Views - February 04, 2021 20:38 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJohn Wilcox, Chairman Emeritus at Morrow Sodali, is one of the most recognized and respected figures in corporate governance in the world. In his book, The Evolution of Corporate Governance, he provides a real-time picture of how governance evolved over the years through a collection of essays...
Vikram Mansharamani on his book, Think for Yourself
Off The Shelf - February 01, 2021 16:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you ever followed your GPS device to a deserted parking lot? Or unquestioningly followed the advice of an expert—perhaps a doctor or financial adviser—only to learn later that your own thoughts and doubts were correct? Too often, we've stopped thinking for ourselves. With stark and compel...
Karen Mangia on her book, Working from Home
Off The Shelf - January 29, 2021 13:46 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn these unprecedented times, when numerous employees are forced to work from remote locations, many wonder how they can continue to operate successfully – even from within the tightest and most chaotic of spaces? In her timely new book, Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work for You, a...
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