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Leadership and Business228 Biff Baker - Managing Sudden WealthYou’re familiar with the stories of lottery winners and athletes suddenly coming into large, life-changing sums of money. It happens to entrepreneurs and professionals who sell their businesses as well. Sudden wealth not only changes the individual’s financial situation, but it has the potential to greatly impact other aspects of their lives. Biff Baker is Managing Director and Senior Wealth Manager at MAI Capital Management. He’s spent his career helping clients reach their financial goals. On a recent visit to William & Mary’s School of Business, he joined us on the podcast to talk about sudden wealth...2024-10-0517 min
Leadership and Business227 Dan Draper - Leading a Complex OrganizationThe role of the CEO: In this particular case, it means leading a complex global organization. One with employees all over the world, interacting with a robust board, and countless other stakeholders. For Dan Draper, the CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices, the job means that, and more. Earlier this month, Draper was the keynote speaker for “From Dog Street to Wall Street,” an annual event hosted by the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance at William & Mary School of Business. Afterward, he joined us to discuss the many aspects of the CEO’s role, including stakeholder management, unders...2024-09-2122 min
Leadership and Business226 Michelle Avery - Forensic AccountingThe students are back on campus at William & Mary, but before classes began, the new students at William & Mary’s School of Business participated in orientation activities where they heard from employers, alumni, and others. Michelle Avery, Senior Managing Director at J.S. Held, a global consulting firm known for its expertise in forensic accounting and litigation consulting, spoke with the new students in the Masters of Accounting Program. She shared advice about successfully launching a career, she discussed forensic accounting and leadership, and she talked about the relationship between passion and success. Learn how the Raymond A...2024-09-0519 min
Leadership and Business225 Tatia Granger - Working in TeamsYou look at your calendar and you see a Team Meeting is up next. How does that make you feel? Love them or hate them, we spend about a third of our work week working in teams. A Stanford University study found effective teamwork is linked to increased productivity. Harvard Business Review says teams make better decisions than individuals 87% of the time. Tatia Granger is a clinical associate professor at William & Mary’s School of Business. Among other things, her teaching and research focus on management and organizational behavior. She joins us today to talk about teamwork, purpose, and ef...2024-08-2119 min
Leadership and Business224 Cate Faddis - The Leadership JourneyCate Faddis is in the midst of an interesting career and journey. She has spent over 25 years in investment management and financial services, working as a managing partner at Mason Capital Partners, and President and Chief Investment Officer at Grace Capital. Early in her career she spent time with Deloitte and Putnam Investments. Today she’s a portfolio manager for Zevin Asset Management. A William & Mary graduate who went on to earn her MBA at Harvard Business School, Faddis spoke at the annual Women’s Stock Pitch, hosted by the William & Mary School of Business and its Boehly Center for...2024-07-0916 min
Leadership and Business223 Annelise Osborne - From Hoodies to SuitsThe intersection of finance, technology, and the future are the focus of a new book, titled “From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance.” The book just released this month bridges the gap between the hoodies - who invented the technology behind the digital assets - and the suits who run traditional financial markets. Annelise Osborne is the book’s author. A William & Mary graduate who went on to earn her MBA at Columbia, Osborne spoke at the annual Women’s Stock Pitch, hosted by the William & Mary School of Business and its Boehly Center for Excellence in Finan...2024-06-1519 min
Leadership and Business222 Lisa Petrelli - Leadership & Global MarketsLast month, the William & Mary School of Business and its Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance hosted the annual Women’s Stock Pitch competition where 24 teams consisting of undergraduate women from the world’s top universities competed, networked, and learned. One of the keynote speakers for the event was Lisa Petrelli, managing director, acting country head, and head of global markets for Canada at UBS. A board member for 100 Women in Finance, Petrelli has 25 years of experience on Wall Street. After delivering her keynote, she sat down with us to talk about a variety of subjects pertaining to Wall Stre...2024-05-2418 min
Leadership and Business221 Greg Melich - Retail in 2024We interact with it on a regular basis; some of us daily, some weekly. Whatever the frequency, it’s a major part of life and spending. Retail. Whether it’s discount stores, department stores, online or brick-and-mortar, retail is a massive sector. And for the most part, since the beginning of the pandemic, things have been good for retailers. For much of his career, Greg Melich has studied and analyzed retail. He’s partner and Senior Managing Director at Evercore, a global independent investment banking advisory firm. On a recent visit to William & Mary, he sat down with us to dis...2024-04-2717 min
Leadership and Business220 Zar Toolan - Human Centered A.I.The adoption of artificial intelligence and generative AI is moving so quickly. Leaders, companies, and organizations are working to determine how AI can best help them, their employees, their customers, and others. And while the work continues, some organizations have found the sweet spot: developing ways AI and employees work together to provide outstanding customer service by using the best of technology and people. One of those organizations is the financial services firm Edward Jones. Zar Toolan is Principle, Wealth Platforms, Data, and AI for Edward Jones. He recently visited the William & Mary School of Business to talk with...2024-04-0520 min
Leadership and Business219 Sean McDermott - Football & Principled AchievementSucceeding. And doing so in the right manner. That’s principled achievement. The William & Mary School of Business defines the principled achievement leader as one who values people, diversity of thought, empathy, humility, and success. This leader listens and inspires, practices ethical compassionate behavior, and embraces the tenants of the William & Mary honor code. This year’s Principled Achievement Award Ceremony was held on March 21st in New York City at Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room. The award was presented to Sean McDermott, a William & Mary graduate and head coach of the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills. Before the cere...2024-03-2322 min
Leadership and Business217 Casey White - ResilienceSuccess today requires resilience. Whether it’s a company dealing with a major shift in the market, or an individual faced with a significant personal or professional obstacle, resilience is a requirement. Casey White knows all about resilience. A young, fit, working professional at the start of her career, she became unexpectedly and critically ill, and began a lengthy fight for her life that would ultimately take away her ability to walk. Now, five years later, her life and career are back on track. She credits much of her amazing recovery to resilience. She joins us to talk about th...2024-02-2120 min
Leadership and Business216 Rachel Chung - Myths & Truths About AIIt’s been a little over a year now since most of us were introduced to ChatGPT. Since that time, many professionals, businesses and organizations have worked hard to understand not only ChatGPT, but machine learning and Artificial Intelligence, and what it all can do to assist employees, serve customers, and positively affect the bottom line. There’s no shortage of information in media coverage regarding Artificial Intelligence, but in the race to embrace AI, it can be challenging to determine what’s fact and what’s fiction. Our guest today is here to help. Rachel Chung is an award-winn...2024-02-0519 min
Leadership and Business215 Navdeep Gupta - A Retail DestinationIf you’re an athlete, or someone close to you is an athlete, you’ve most likely spent time in a Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Depending on where you live, the next time you visit your neighborhood Dick’s Sporting Goods, you might be surprised. Dick’s has launched its House of Sport: A new type of sporting goods store. Dick’s House of Sport isn’t just about sporting goods; it’s experiential, and there’s a tie to the community. Navdeep Gupta is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Dick’s. He says the new stores have been...2024-01-2319 min
Leadership and Business214 Mike Lord - Understanding Corporate Public AffairsIt’s difficult to succeed in business today without having a solid grasp of public affairs, public policy, and politics. Regardless of the size of your business or sector, decisions that are made in your state capitol, Washington, D.C., and beyond can greatly affect your bottom line. Learning to strategically manage corporate public affairs was the focus of a recent three day workshop for William & Mary’s Executive MBA students. The workshop took place at the Washington Campus; a non-profit, non-partisan education consortium in Washington, D.C. that partners with top business schools and universities around the world. Mike...2024-01-0619 min
Leadership and Business213 Amber Price - Hospital LeadershipWhen you think of a typical hospital chief administrator, who comes to mind? The majority of hospital CEOs are men and many possess a graduate business degree. But Amber Price is different; she’s one of a small number of women who lead hospitals. She holds a doctorate in nursing practice with a focus in change leadership, and she spent years working as a certified nurse midwife. She says those differences and experiences help her succeed. Price is president of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center - a 145-bed acute care hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia, recognized as one of the na...2023-12-2121 min
Leadership and Business212 Stephanie Rentschler - The Job MarketWhen it comes to the job market, things certainly have evolved in the past few years. During the pandemic, the unemployment rate reached almost 15%. Today, the labor market is strong and the unemployment rate is under 4%. When comparing today’s employment landscape with that of the pandemic, one word comes to mind: Change. We’re seeing changes in hiring practices, employee expectations, and the ages of available workers among other things. Stephanie Rentschler works at the Graduate Career Management Center at the William & Mary School of Business. She’s the Director of Career Advising and Education. She coaches MBA studen...2023-11-2221 min
Leadership and Business211 Dr. Elias Zerhouni - From an Algerian Village to Director of the NIH: One Immigrant’s Leadership StoryHost Phil Wagner fills in for Ken White on this special crossover episode of Leadership & Business and Diversity Goes to Work. Our guest today is Dr. Elias Zerhouni, who has had an incredibly inspiring story of pursuing the American dream while never forgetting his roots. Born in a small village in Algeria, he came to America in his 20s with only a few dollars to his name. Yet through hard work and mentors who saw his potential, he rose to become the director of the world’s largest biomedical research agency, the National Institute of Health. He pioneered breakthroughs in...2023-11-2140 min
Leadership and Business210 Lyn McDermid - The ’State’ of LeadershipImagine leading and revamping your organizations cyber security system. For Lyn McDermid, that organization is the Commonwealth of Virginia, the 11th most populated state in the US. McDermid is Virginia’s Secretary of Administration. She was appointed to the position by Governor Glenn Youngkin in January of 2022. She oversees five state agencies and leads Virginia’s efforts in cyber security, IT, elections, Human Resources, and other important areas. Before making the move to state government, she was a successful IT professional and leader. She was CIO at the Federal Reserve System and held similar roles in private and public comp...2023-11-0518 min
Leadership and Business209 Chris Caracci - Learning From the PastOne of the best ways to succeed in the future is to understand the past. A new partnership between Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will count on the past, along with a special place, to teach leadership, civil discourse, and engagement in a unique way. The newly created Williamsburg Institute will offer learning opportunities like no other for leaders, executives, adults, and young adults. It’ll use Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary as living classrooms while it relies on some of history’s most influential leaders to teach lessons for today and tomorrow. Chris Caracci is Executive Director of the...2023-10-2119 min
Leadership and Business208 Michael Flood - Leading & Making a DifferenceAbout 1 in every 10 American households is food insecure. That’s according to the US Department of Agriculture. That means 10% of American households are uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all members of the family. In addition, households with children have a higher rate of food insecurity than those without kids. A big problem like food insecurity requires a big solution. Michael Flood is part of that solution. He’s the President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. A former All-American soccer player at William & Mary, he visited campus for...2023-10-0519 min
Leadership and Business207 Brian Miller - Thriving in an Era of Automation & AIProfessionals, companies, and organizations everywhere are working to determine and refine the role automation and Artificial Intelligence play in their strategies and day-to-day activities. At BDO, one of the world’s top accounting and advisory firms, embracing technology, AI, and automation is a way of life. Brian Miller is BDO’s national audit, data analytics, and emerging methods partner. He works with the firm’s leaders to set assurance innovation strategies, assurance data analytics, automation, and AI strategies. He visited William & Mary recently where he was the keynote speaker at the business school’s Accounting Edge Program. The next day he sa...2023-09-2121 min
Leadership and Business206 Cody Watson - Telling the Corporate StoryWhether large or small, most companies and organizations engage with their target audiences on social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and others. But what about podcasts? Many companies and organizations have stayed away from hosting their own podcast despite the numbers. For example, the number of podcast listeners in the US has doubled in the last 10 years. According to Influencer Marketing Hub, 62% of American consumers listen to podcasts. Cody Watson is the Director of Marketing at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary. Before joining the Mason school, he worked in the ad...2023-09-0516 min
Leadership and Business205 Brian Mann - The Business of College FootballSome of college football’s biggest and most influential teams and universities have decided to leave their longtime athletic conferences. For example, UCLA and USC - members of the PAC-12 Conference for decades are now a part of the BIG 10 Conference. To the non-sports fan, that doesn’t sound like much. However, the ripple effects of such moves are gigantic. While some universities have already joined new conferences, others continue to seek new affiliations. Why? Television and money. Brian Mann is the Director of Athletics at William & Mary; he previously served as Senior Associate Athletics Director at the University of C...2023-08-2122 min
Leadership and Business204 Erin Berube - Your Leadership StyleYou have control regarding the way you show up. And as a leader - or aspiring leader - you also have control over the way others perceive you, so developing your leadership style is important. It can work for you or against you. Erin Berube is a Managing Director and Executive Coach at Admired Leadership; a development program focused on the leadership behaviors that create loyal followership and exceptional results. She says the right leadership style will help you inspire others. She joins us today to discuss leadership style and some of its elements; including presence, influence, and advocacy. 2023-08-0619 min
Leadership and Business203 Mike Seiler - Empty OfficesRemember when working meant going to the office everyday? Now, countless offices all over the US and the world are empty, or partially empty, thanks to remote work. It’s been over three years since the start of the pandemic, and there’s no doubt its lasting impact on commercial real estate has been significant. And no one’s quite certain what the future holds for the office market. Mike Seiler is a professor at William & Mary’s School of Business. In addition to teaching, he’s one of the country’s leading real estate researchers. He joins us today to tal...2023-07-2118 min
Leadership and Business202 J. Singh - Agility & Digital TransformationWhen companies and organizations discuss digital transformation, they often focus on effective ways to drive technology adoption and transformation. Our guest today says there’s much more to consider. After earning his MBA at William & Mary, J. Singh has spent 20 years working at some of the world’s most recognizable companies; including Target, McDonald’s, and now SportClips Haircuts, where he’s the Chief Digital Officer. His experience is in analytics, merchandizing, digital innovation, and digital transformation. He says there are a number of elements to consider in terms of digital transformation, such as agility and speed, the competition, the cust...2023-07-0520 min
Leadership and Business201 Rajiv Kohli - A Breakthrough TechnologySince we first heard about it back in December, the buzz has continued to grow surrounding ChatGPT and other LLMs, or Large Language Models. Companies and organizations are working to determine what role these LLMs will play. Our guest today calls ChatGPT “fast moving” and “fast growing.” And more importantly, he says LLMs are a breakthrough technology with great potential - much like the internet when it was first introduced. Rajiv Kohli is a professor at the William & Mary School of Business. He’s among the top 20 Management Information Systems researchers in the world, and an expert in digital transforma...2023-06-2118 min
Leadership and Business200 AnnaMaria DeSalva - Principled AchievementSucceeding and doing so in the right manor. That’s leading a life of principled achievement. The William & Mary School of Business defines the principled achievement leader as one who values people, diversity of thought, empathy, humility, and success. This leader listens and inspires. To recognize this type of outstanding leader, the Business School created the Principled Achievement Award. It’s based on four pillars: Serving as a role model for principled leadership, promoting diversity of thought, demonstrating ethical compassionate behavior, and embracing the tenets of the William & Mary honor code. Last month, the 2023 Principled Achievement Award was presented to A...2023-06-0520 min
Leadership and Business199 Amanda Eversole - Influencing with IntegrityEnergy; it’s always a hot topic. And the American Petroleum Institute is happy to be a part of the discussion. API is a 100-year old trade association that represents all segments of America’s natural gas and oil industry. Its 600 members produce, process, and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy. Amanda Eversole is API’s Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer. Among other things, she’s the face of oil and gas in Washington, DC, interacting with influencers and government officials to inform them about the issues pertaining to American oil and gas. She visited William...2023-05-2120 min
Leadership and Business198 JD Due - Transitioning in LifePeople in the business world have become acclimated to changing jobs and employers. It’s a different picture, though, for those serving in the military. For those in uniform, a change in career or employer is rare. And when the time comes to leave the military, the transition can be an overwhelming experience. That’s where William & Mary comes in. Next month, for the second time, William & Mary is hosting “Flourishing Through Life’s Transitions,” a two-week long certificate program that teaches transitioning military personnel how to flourish in their new careers and in their personal lives. JD Due is Executi...2023-05-1219 min
Leadership and Business197 Jeff Barna - Culture & the CEOAs all leaders know, leadership comes with opportunities and challenges. But leading an organization whose parent company is located in another country poses a different set of challenges; especially when the cultures of the two countries are quite different. Jeff Barna is President and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corporation. He oversees the organization’s business in North America. The parent company - Yokohama Rubber Company - is in Tokyo, Japan, where it was founded in 1917. Under Barna’s direction, the organization has experienced solid growth, and the relationship between the leaders in the US and Japan has contributed to the...2023-04-2120 min
Leadership and Business196 Kurt Matzler - Lessons from the World’s Toughest Bike RaceOutdoor Magazine calls it “the toughest sporting event in the world.” It’s the Race Across America: A 3,000-mile bike race from Oceanside, California, to Annapolis, Maryland completed by cyclists in under 12 days. Last June, 34 cyclists began the race, 14 finished. After cycling 300 miles each day, Kurt Matzler was among the top finishers. Matzler is a strategy professor at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. While competing in the race, he saw a number of parallels between his experience racing across America, and leadership. His new book, “The High Performance Mindset: What We Can Learn From The World’s Toughest Bicycle Ra...2023-04-0518 min
Leadership and Business195 Kim Lopdrup - Serving on a BoardServing on a board; whether corporate or non-profit, it is a goal for many professionals. But how do you get there, and what’s required of board members? A Harvard Business Review article titled “Are You Ready To Serve On A Board?” lists five types of intelligence aspiring board members should possess. They include a financial IQ, a strategic IQ, the ability to build relationships, understanding where you add value, and having a ‘get it done’ attitude. Kim Lopdrup is the former CEO of Red Lobster. He currently serves on multiple boards, including those at Wawa, and Bob Evans, and he has...2023-03-2119 min
Leadership and Business194 Dawn Edmiston - Taking Stock of Your Personal BrandNow that we’re settled in to 2023, it’s a good time of the year to take stock of your personal brand. The way you’re perceived by others is important. Yet many professionals rarely take the time to ensure their brand is up to date, relevant, and visible. For example, when was the last time you carefully reviewed your LinkedIn profile? Your brand and the tools you use to promote it require your attention. Dawn Edmiston is a professor of marketing at the William & Mary School of Business. She’s an author, researcher, and personal branding expert. She joins us...2023-03-0618 min
Leadership and Business193 Matt Williams - The Leadership ShiftAs the world evolves, leadership also evolves. There’s no doubt the leader of today and tomorrow will be different from the leader of the past. Qualities and approaches that defined yesterday’s high quality leaders won’t work moving forward. Our guest today says a fundamental shift is occurring, and leaders must adapt. Matt Williams is a clinical professor at William & Mary’s School of Business and an experienced and successful leader. He’s the Managing Director of Brand Federation and the former CEO of The Martin Agency - one of the top advertising agencies in America. He says in or...2023-02-2119 min
Leadership and Business192 ChatGPT - Meet ChatGPTIt seems like everyone is talking about ChatGPT. Today on the podcast, we’ll learn about it by going right to the source. First, some background: People in business, education, journalism, law, and virtually all fields are asking what ChatGPT might do to change the way we work, learn, and communicate. In some sectors, there’s major concern. In others, there’s considerable excitement regarding the possibilities. Introduced in November, ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence system that can do some amazing things, like respond to customer service inquiries and write term papers. And it does so quickly, and for the mo...2023-02-0520 min
Leadership and Business191 Anand Anandalingam - Ethical Leadership for Tech EntrepreneursArtificial Intelligence, synthetic biology, blockchain, social media, and other technologies continue to change the way we live, work, and lead. At the same time, the reach of technology is expanding daily as more people are connected today than ever before. Now decisions, thanks in part to technology, are often significant and far-reaching. And with that in mind, our guest says tech entrepreneurs must embrace ethical leadership. Anand Anandalingam is a tech scholar, teacher, and consultant. A professor of Management Science at the University of Maryland, he previously served as the Dean of the Business Schools at Maryland and Imperial...2023-01-2119 min
Leadership and Business190 Todd Mooradian - The New DeanFor the first time in 25 years, William & Mary’s School of Business, the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has a new leader. After long-time Dean Larry Pulley announced his retirement, and the University conducted a global search, Todd Mooradian was named Dean in August. Mooradian’s no stranger to William & Mary, or to leadership. He spent 27 years at the Mason School of Business as a marketing professor, Associate Dean, and campus leader. Then, in 2017, he left to become Dean of the University of Louisville’s College of Business. After five years there, he was named Dean at William & Mary...2023-01-0530 min
Leadership and Business188 Mano Watsa - The Commitment-Based OrganizationThere are countless parallels between business and sports; teamwork, sacrifice, expertise, winning and losing, innovation, leadership, and commitment. Our guest today is the President and Owner of PGC Basketball, the largest education basketball camp in the world. PGC has camps across the United States and Canada dedicated to teaching young people how to succeed on and off the court. While the PGC camps are spread out geographically, so is its staff. It’s fully remote, and has been for years. Yet, the organization’s president, Mano Watsa, has built a highly successful team by creating a commitment-based organization. He join...2022-12-0520 min
Leadership and Business187 Joe Jordan - The Domino’s Pizza StoryIt’s hard to imagine life without pizza, and difficult to imagine pizza and pizza delivery without Domino’s. It all began in 1960 with one store in Michigan. Now, Domino’s is the number one pizza restaurant in the world operating in 95 countries. By the end of the decade, Domino’s expects to have 30,000 stores. Ninety-eight percent of the stores are owned by franchisees. And 95% of store owners worked at a Domino’s before becoming owners. It’s a success story fueled by a love of pizza, opportunity, and innovation. Joe Jordan is President of US Business and Global Functions at...2022-11-2119 min
Leadership and Business186 Chris Caracci - Building Customer LoyaltyThink of your favorite brand - maybe it’s Apple, Bose, Dominoes, Netflix, Jeep - whatever your favorite, most likely the quality of the product is excellent. But that’s not enough to make you loyal to the brand. According to our guest today, there are two other important elements that lead to brand loyalty: The environment where the product is delivered, and the quality of the customer service. Chris Caracci helps organizations build customer loyalty. He spent years at the Disney Institute working with clients across the world. Today, he teaches at the William & Mary School of Business and...2022-11-0521 min
Leadership and Business185 Dan Webber - How Are You Innovating?Whatever business or field you’re in, standing still is not an option. That’s why so many are placing an emphasis on innovation. With that in mind, Tribe Innovation, at the William & Mary School of Business recently hosted Innovation At Work, a panel featuring professionals who spoke about innovation and the role it plays in their respective organizations and sectors. One of the panelists joined us afterwards: Dan Webber is with Edelman, the global communication firm that works with businesses and organizations to promote and protect their brands and reputations. Webber is President of Edelman’s Washington DC office...2022-10-2120 min
Leadership and Business184 Jeanne Wilson - Leading Remote TeamsWhether your organization has embraced remote work or a hybrid model, managing and leading a remote team can be challenging. For many managers, it’s a real source of frustration. If it’s causing you headaches, perhaps you’re leading the way you did when everyone was in the office. If that’s the case, our guest says your leadership style needs updating in order to succeed in our new environment. Dr. Jeanne Wilson is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the William & Mary School of Business. She’s an expert in teams; she researches and teaches co-located and distribute...2022-10-0517 min
Leadership and Business183 Lucy Vozza - The Changing Business Dress CodeIn 1975, John T Molloy wrote “Dress for Success.” A couple of years later, he followed it with “Dress for Success for Women.” As a result, a generation of professionals had guidelines and rules to follow when it came to the business dress code. In 2022 that code is changing like never before. In fact, there is no dress code today. Professionals have the opportunity to define new ways to dress comfortably while projecting an image of professionalism. Lucy Vozza believes clothing and the vibe you send to others are linked. After spending 17 years in sales with biotech companies such as Baxter...2022-09-2116 min
Leadership and Business182 Ram Ganeshan - Supply Chain in 2022Last summer, William & Mary Business Professor Ram Ganeshan joined us on the podcast to talk about where supply chains stood in 2021. A year ago we were experiencing lumber shortages, new furniture was challenging to find, and chlorine for the backyard swimming pool was in short supply. Fast-forward one year to today and we’re faced with new supply chain issues. Some we could never have imagined a year ago. For example, the baby formula shortage continues, semiconductors are in short supply, and the Russian-Ukranian war has caused a number of critical shortages affecting people all over the world. Professor Ga...2022-09-0519 min
Leadership and Business181 Elatia Abate - Regenerative ResilienceThere’s no doubt change will play a major role in our future. We’ll experience new business landscapes, new paradigms for leadership, and new approaches to work. The next 20 years of business in the world will be vastly different from the past. For many professionals, that constant change leads to uncertainty, which can increase burnout, exhaustion, and low morale. If not handled appropriately, it can adversely affect the bottom line. Our guest today says that does not have to be the case. She says we can take that disruptive uncertainty and turn it into productive possibility by embracing rege...2022-08-0518 min
Leadership and Business180 David Long - Retaining Your EmployeesRetaining high quality employees. A priority today. As professionals change jobs faster than ever, businesses and organizations need to hang on to their best performers. While many employers increase salaries to retain people, our guest today says they’re often overlooking something more important and more effective. Something that will keep top employees engaged and happy at work. David Long is a professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary’s School of Business. In addition to teaching undergraduate and MBA students, he works closely with businesses and leadership teams. He says employers can focus on five elements that lead to h...2022-07-2117 min
Leadership and Business179 Navdeep Gupta - Doing Good & Well: DICK’SWe all know that companies and employees expect businesses to do more than make money. Today, people expect organizations to contribute to society to make a difference. And we’ve seen how those efforts lead to a number of positive outcomes. When looking for role models in the doing good and doing well arena, one company jumps out: DICK’S Sporting Goods. America’s largest sporting goods retailer goes to great lengths to support young athletes. In fact, since 2014, DICK’S and the DICK’S Foundation have committed over $150 million to youth sports. Navdeep Gupta is the CFO at DICK’S. He...2022-07-0517 min
Leadership and Business178 Stephanie Linnartz - Leadership & the Marriott RecoveryFew sectors were hit harder by the pandemic than the hospitality sector. Hotels in particular faced devastating losses as travel came to a halt. For Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel company, that meant closing some hotels and laying off or furloughing many employees. Two years later, Marriott is experiencing a remarkable recovery; employees are back to work, hotels are open, and in many cases they’re full, almost back to record levels. Stephanie Linnartz is President of Marriott International. She earned her MBA at William & Mary and was recently here for Alumni Reunion Weekend. She sat down with...2022-06-2118 min
Leadership and Business177 Andrew White - Leading in a Modern AgeThe role of today’s leader is quite different from the role leaders played in the past. Today’s senior leaders are navigating several challenges simultaneously: Inflation, fast-moving technology, work from home - and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Andrew White is a Senior Fellow in Management Practice at the University of Oxford’s Said School of Business in England. A leadership coach to top CEOs, he leads the Advanced Management and Leadership Program at Oxford. He says leading in the modern age provides CEOs with unprecedented challenges and opportunities, such as meeting sustainability goals, insuring diversit...2022-06-0518 min
Leadership and Business176 Dan Akerson - Leading on a Global ScaleTo say Dan Akerson has had an exciting career is an understatement. He’s held leadership positions such as CEO, Chairman, President, and Managing Director of top organizations - including MCI, General Instrument, Nextel, The Carlisle Group, and General Motors. He’s been successful at each stop. He continues to be active, serving on the boards at American Express and Lockheed Martin, but it’s his four years as CEO of General Motors that people remember best. He led GM from 2010 to 2014 where he orchestrated a major turnaround. He joins us today to talk about the auto industry and its su...2022-05-2116 min
Leadership and Business175 Nicholas Janni - A New Paradigm for LeadershipAs businesses, organizations, and professionals deal with change like we’ve never seen before, it makes sense the way we lead will also change. Our guest today says a new leadership paradigm is urgently needed. Nicholas Janni is a sought-after coach, teacher, speaker and author. He works with the world’s top businesses and business schools transforming the way executives lead. He’s written a new book “Leader as Healer: A New Paradigm for 21st Century Leadership.” He joins us today to discuss his theoretical and practical path to the highest levels of presence and peak performance leadership. The leadership...2022-05-0518 min
Leadership and Business174 Molly Nissman - The Psychology of Women InvestorHow do you invest your money? Chances are, your gender plays a role in where you invest, how you invest, and the results you generate. When it comes to wealth management, there are considerable differences between the approaches men and women take. Molly Nissman is Vice President, Wealth Management and Portfolio Manager at UBS Financial Services in Norfolk, Virginia. She’s spent her career helping people get the most from their money. She was on campus recently for the annual Women’s Stock Pitch and Leadership Summit hosted by the William & Mary School of Business and its Boehly Center for...2022-04-2119 min
Leadership and Business173 Kristen Roby Dimlow - Holistic Wellbeing at MicrosoftMore than ever before, companies and organizations are placing great emphasis on their employees by offering more flexible work schedules, or investing greatly in education and training programs. Some, like Microsoft, are focusing on the general wellbeing of their employees. Microsoft has created and launched its Holistic Wellbeing Program - a series of offerings that support employees in four specific wellbeing areas: Physical, mental, financial, and social. Kristen Roby Dimlow is a graduate of William & Mary. She’s Vice President, Total Rewards, Performance, and HR Business Intelligence at Microsoft. She joins us to talk about the Holistic Wellbeing Program th...2022-04-0821 min
Leadership and Business171 Michael Medline - Leading Transformational Changein 2017, when William & Mary graduate Michael Medline became CEO of Empire, he knew the organization was in need of major change. he’d been successful at PepsiCo Canada and as CEO of Canadian Tire but turning around Canada’s second largest grocery retailer, would be a significant challenge. Fast forward to 2022. Medline has executed one of the most effective turnarounds in Canadian retail. Empire and its key brands——Sobey’s, Safeway, IGA, and others---is stronger than ever. and people have noticed. Medline was named CEO of the year by the Globe & Mail. he was also named Canada’s most admired CEO...2022-03-0819 min
Leadership and Business170 Patrice Lincoln - The Hot Job MarketIf you’re looking for a new job, now is the time to look. Due to a number of factors, we’re experiencing the hottest job market in decades. Salaries are up, the number of openings across sectors and industries has increased, benefits are improving, and employers are becoming more flexible. The news is great if you’re a job seeker. Patrice Lincoln is a career coach. She’s the Director of Graduate Career Advising and Education at William & Mary’s School of Business. She’s on the front lines in the job search environment helping graduate business students land the rig...2022-02-1619 min
Leadership and Business169 Megan Cunningham - Brand Storytelling in 2022Every aspect of business deals with continuous change, but one area has constantly evolved from the beginning: Marketing. The audience, tools, and channels change rapidly as marketing continues to grow in terms of complexity. It wasn’t that long ago that reaching your audience was as easy as placing an ad in the newspaper. But now, marketing is more sophisticated, strategic, and segmented than ever. And when done right, it’s tied to the organization’s mission and purpose. And while marketers work to manage the changes and opportunities in front of them, our guest says one element is critic...2022-01-2219 min
Careers in Finance22 Joey Smith & Alex Sadid - Personal Financial Planning & Financial LiteracyOn today’s show, host Morgan Hutter welcomes Professor Joey Smith of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, and the William & Mary Financial Literacy Program Coordinator Alex Sadid. They discuss why financial literacy is important, how the William & Mary Financial Literacy Program can help current students prepare for financial planning after graduation, and the importance of planning for retirement. If you'd like to learn more about The Boehly Center come visit us at boehlycenter.mason.wm.edu.2022-01-1031 min
Leadership and Business168 Jennifer Engelhardt - Work ReimaginedAs we’ve seen, the pandemic has changed just about everything; the way we live, the way we communicate, and no doubt the way we work. Transformational change is taking place at work and it will continue for the foreseeable future. And at the center of the changes: People. How can employers create a new work environment that attracts, retains, and satisfies the best people? One organization has its finger on the pulse of the evolution of work - EY. The global organization recently conducted a study that included over 1000 business leaders who shared their strategies to reimagine work. In...2022-01-0520 min
Leadership and Business167 Kelly Crace & David Long - Flourishing Through Life’s TransitionsFor those who’ve spent years in the military, or intelligence community, transitioning to the private sector (or any sector) can be daunting. That’s why William & Mary, and its Center for Military Transition has created a unique two-week on campus program to be held in June called Flourishing Through Life’s Transitions. Designed to be a transformational experience, the program will train veterans and members of the intelligence community to transition to civilian positions while flourishing in their lives and careers. It’s a transition program like no other. Two of the program’s faculty leaders join us today to t...2021-12-2120 min
Leadership and Business166 Brad Martin - Qualities of Great LeadersThere is no one path to a leadership position; some people are asked to lead, some are assigned. For others, leadership is a goal. At an early age, Brad Martin sought leadership roles. As a 20 year old, with no political experience, he ran for public office and became the youngest person ever elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives where he served for five terms. Later he turned to business where he became the CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue and its predecessor firm for nearly 20 years. During his tenure, the value of the company’s stock increased more than 12-f...2021-12-0522 min
Leadership and Business165 Quimby Kaizer - Creating ValueIn today’s highly competitive environment, the best businesses, organizations, and professionals create value. How and for whom may differ somewhat, but the outcome’s the same: Creating value helps you succeed. The target may be customers and organizations, stakeholders or others, but the goal is fairly consistent across sectors. Creating value often means delivering an outcome the client seeks. One that leads to a benefit. Quimby Kaizer knows all about creating value, she’s a consultant and principle at KPMG. Over the course of her 25 year career in consulting, she’s learned that value does not manage itself. It’s del...2021-11-2119 min
Leadership and Business164 Strauss Zelnick - America’s Fittest CEOLeadership is tough. For that matter, just about every job today is tough; the hours, the effort, the competition, the people, the pandemic. Success today requires a certain level of mental and physical fitness. As a result, exercise is key. And while it’s important, it can be challenging to find the time to work out regularly. If you’re ever in need of some motivation, look to Strauss Zelinick - the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, and founder of the private equity firm Zelnick Media Capital. A successful leader, entrepreneur, and executive, he’s in his 60s and...2021-11-0519 minLeadership and Business163 Kim Lopdrup - Successful TurnaroundsVirtually every leader has been faced with a turnaround situation - bringing a failing organization back to its former successful state. Or finding a high-quality solution to a problem that can no longer continue. A new leader is brought in to direct the turnaround situation in some instances. In other cases, the current leadership team is expected to get things back on track. And most often sooner rather than later. Because turnarounds are challenging, complex, and often situation-dependent, each one is unique. But all turnarounds have one thing common: They require effective leadership. As Rosabeth Moss Kantor wrote in...2021-10-2019 min
Leadership and Business162 Atul Minocha - Lies, Damned Lies & MarketingWhat does your CEO think about marketing? Or if you’re the CEO, what do YOU think about marketing? The way CEOs position marketing and the way they partner with the Chief Marketing Officer has a huge effect on results and the bottom line. Unfortunately, though, for many CEOs, marketing is nothing more than a source of frustration. In some cases, the marketing team has overpromised and under delivered. In other cases, the leader struggles with the investment marketing requires. Whatever the case, it can be disappointing to the CEO. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The...2021-10-0618 min
Leadership and Business160 Phil Wagner - Stepping Up Your D&I EffortsIn the last decade, the interest in Diversity & Inclusion has grown significantly at companies and organizations. For the most part D&I has been accepted: It’s seen as a positive contributor to employee engagement, employee retention, company culture, and a healthy bottom line. While D&I has become mainstream, not every organization has it figured out. For some, Diversity & Inclusion efforts are simply transactional - a series of workshops or lectures delivered by a vendor. Our guest today says it needs to be transformative in order to make a real difference. In other words, D&I vocabulary and kn...2021-09-0720 min
Leadership and Business159 Christopher Lee - Performance ConversationsThe annual employee review. The performance evaluation. The employee appraisal. Whatever you call it, in many organizations, the process of evaluating employee performance is often ineffective. In many instances, the evaluations do little to help the employee, the supervisor, or the organization. Among other things, employees are rarely satisfied with the score they receive, and they find it challenging to write a self-evaluation when they know it may be tied to their future compensation. And while evaluations and appraisals have not evolved significantly over the years, working professionals have. They seek feedback, coaching, and support. And may professionals want...2021-08-1822 min
Leadership and Business158 Jeremy Martin & Kevin Dwan - NIL & The Changing Face of College AthleticsFor years, student athletes competing at colleges and universities governed by the NCAA were considered to be “amateur athletes.” That amateur status meant they were prohibited from making money using their name, image, and likeness. Well that changed recently thanks to the NCAA’s Name Image and Likeness policy, known as the NIL Policy. Now, any person, business, or organization can pay a college athlete fair market value to endorse or represent them. For example, athletes can now be paid for personal appearances or for mentioning a business on their social media feeds. In the weeks since the new policy...2021-08-0524 minLeadership and Business157 Ram Ganeshan - Supply Chain & The PandemicIf you’ve tried to purchase new furniture recently, or chlorine for a pool, or even certain makes and models of new cars, you may have been told you’ll have to wait several weeks - possibly several months before the product is back in stock. Items from lumber to clothing to electronics have been difficult to find in recent months. The reason is often tied to the supply chain, which has been adversely affected throughout the pandemic, forcing consumers to wait until their new purchases arrive. Ram Ganeshan is a Professor of Operations and Information Systems Management at Will...2021-07-1619 min
Leadership and Business156 Mike Seiler - The U.S. Housing MarketOf the many sectors and industries affected by the pandemic, one in particular has caught the attention of consumers, buyers, sellers, and investors: The US housing market. Mortgage rates, prices, labor, supply, demand - they’ve all changed over the past few months, making the housing market one of the most interesting to follow. Saying the market is “hot” in some areas is a major understatement. Houses are selling quickly in many regions, often for well above the listing price. In some cases, buyers are doing whatever it takes to secure the property, like foregoing home inspections and making all-ca...2021-07-0121 min
Leadership and Business155 Anna Milholland - Good Books for Summer VacationThe masks are coming off, we’re gathering with family and friends, and many people are making plans for a much needed and well-deserved summer vacation. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the mountains, or the in-laws, if you’re looking for the right book to take along we have the right person who has several recommendations in terms of good reads for your summer getaway. Anna Milholland is the business librarian at the McLeod Library at William & Mary School of Business. She oversees the Library, its databases, books and publications, and works closely with students and faculty. We inv...2021-06-1517 min
Leadership and Business154 Micah West - The Class of 2021It’s graduation season, and if there’s a class that deserves to be celebrated, it’s the class of 2021. This group experienced higher education like no one before them. Most of these new grads began school before the pandemic when college campuses operated mostly in a face-to-face environment. Then the pandemic forced schools to quickly shift to virtual learning, and eventually for some schools a mix of virtual and in-person instruction. Things were different on campuses, and for many students things were challenging. The class of 2021 was forced to be flexible and resilient. Micah West is a member of the...2021-05-1717 minCareers in Finance11 Kendrick Ashton and Professor Joe Wilck - Data FeastToday, guest host Morgan Hutter welcomes Professor Joe Wilck, Clinical Associate Professor of Business Analytics, Machine Learning Operations at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business; and Kendrick Ashton, an alumnus from the class of 1998, who is the co-founder and managing partner at The St. James - a lifestyle health and wellness brand. The St. James is participating in the annual Data Feast Case Competition this year, and Kendrick and Professor Wilck join us today to talk about the competition - how students can benefit from real world data sets, and how businesses can benefit from input by the...2021-05-1132 min
Leadership and Business153 Henry Broaddus - College Admissions & the PandemicCollege Admissions. Like many other sectors, it has seen significant disruption this past year. Admissions offices across the United States are in the midst of a cycle the likes of which they’d never seen. First, COVID-19 hit which kept college-bound high school students from visiting campuses. Then, some high schools moved from letter grades to pass/fail grades. Then, many colleges and universities waived the required SAT and ACT. Those events and others have changed the admissions landscape considerably this year. As a result, some schools like William & Mary have seen significant increases in applications while others experienced dr...2021-05-0122 min
Leadership and Business152 Tim Murray - Leading in a Post-COVID WorldSince last March, businesses, organizations and professionals worldwide have made continuous changes in order to compete in the environment caused by COVID-19. Many important elements of business and leadership were put on the back burner this past year in some organizations. Training and professional development, performance evaluations, coaching and other programs were among those often pushed aside as organizations dealt with new hurdles and opportunities. As we get closer to what will hopefully be the end of this chapter, it’s time to think about the post-pandemic world and what it means for your organization, and for you as a...2021-04-1520 min
Leadership and Business151 Jim Roddy - The Walk-On MethodIf you’re familiar with college athletics, then you’re familiar with the term “walk-on.” Walk-ons are college athletes who, unlike many of their teammates, were not recruited by the coaching staff. They had to try out to make the team. And, unlike many of their teammates, walk-ons do not receive scholarships to be a part of the team. Yet virtually all college sports teams at all levels have walk-ons on their rosters. Most coaches will agree that walk-ons are a special breed. They work extremely hard, they’re focused, they tend to persevere, resilience is a part of their DNA...2021-04-0118 min
Leadership and Business150 Rajiv Kohli - Light at the End of the COVID TunnelAfter a year of social distancing, virtual meetings and home schooling, people are ready to shed their masks and get back to life as we knew it before we were introduced to COVID-19. As the weather improves and we see family, friends, and colleagues receiving vaccinations, people are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. As we record this episode of the podcast, the CDC reports 11% of American adults have received both coronavirus vaccine doses. And two million doses a day are being administered. Rajiv Kohli is the John N. Dalton Professor of Business at William & Mary...2021-03-1520 min
Leadership and Business149 Cara Simpson & Vicki Harrington - Helping Others Through COVIDWhen the pandemic first took over the United States last March, two William & Mary MBA students decided to use their talents to help others, Cara Simpson and Vicki Harrington quickly founded the CrimDell Small Business Network, named after a popular landmark on the William & Mary campus. They formed a partnership with the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center, then began offering free strategic business advising to small businesses in the greater Williamsburg area affected by the pandemic. Over 60 classmates joined in to serve as business analysts. Professors and leadership coaches at William & Mary’s business schools stepped up. The sc...2021-03-0120 min
Leadership and Business148 Trey Taylor - A CEO Does Three ThingsFor some CEOs and leaders, getting pulled in countless directions each day is par for the course. Many leaders feel they have to be involved in all aspects of their business. When that happens, they end up spending valuable time, effort, and focus on low priority items and low priority decisions. Before they know it, they’re overworked and burned out. And they fail to move the organization forward. Trey Taylor says instead of doing everything, leaders should focus on the right things. Taylor’s the Managing Director of trinity | blue, a consultancy that helps C-Suite leaders succeed. He’s also...2021-02-1518 min
Leadership and Business147 Fawn Germer - Unemployed at 60There are few things in life more stressful than being out of work. Mid- to late-career professionals face an especially difficult challenge. The unemployment rate for older professionals is more than three times the national average. And as this group exits the workforce due to downsizing, COVID-19, or termination, it takes them twice as long as others to get hired, and often for less money than they had been making. The picture for unemployed workers over 50 is not pretty. But rather than blame the market or age discrimination, our guest today says “look in the mirror.” Fawn Germer is the...2021-02-0117 min
Leadership and Business146 David Jay - The New EmailImagine a world without e-mail. While that’s not likely anytime soon, the way e-mail looks and the way we use it is changing. The days of video e-mail have arrived. Everyone’s familiar with the negative aspects of traditional e-mail: It leads to overloaded inboxes, there’s too much back-and-forth, writing and replying take up a great deal of our time. But beyond that, e-mail and websites that rely on the written word are “low touch,” and the intent is sometimes misinterpreted. David Jay is out to change that. He’s the Founder and CEO of Warm Welcome, a company th...2021-01-1518 min
Leadership and Business145 Jen Lee - Managing Your Finances in 2021There’s no doubt the pandemic has had a significant economic impact on the people of the United States and the world. Since March, many individuals and families have experienced a reduction in employment, and a loss of income. People of all ages have been affected. The news isn’t all bad, though. For example, in the second quarter of 2020 credit card balances in the US declined considerably. The percentage of delinquent loans also declined in most consumer debt markets. And while you can’t dictate what the financial picture will look like in the new year, you can be a g...2021-01-0117 min
Leadership and Business144 Phillip Sun - Changing the Face of HollywoodIf you like television and movies, you’re familiar with Michael B. Jordan, Donald Glover, Taraji P. Henson, and Idris Elba. They’re among the biggest actors in the business. They’re also people of color who are represented by a new management firm called M88 - an organization that represents actors, directors, writers, and producers of color, and focuses on inclusive storytelling. One of the two men who created M88 is Phillip Sun, a William & Mary graduate who - after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations - went to Los Angeles. He started as a gopher on a mov...2020-12-1718 min
Leadership and Business143 Kim Foley - Communicating Effectively in Virtual MeetingsSince the start of the pandemic, our workdays have changed. We’re working longer, and attending more meetings. Look at your calendar, you’re likely to see a never-ending list of meetings. And most of those meetings are taking place virtually: On Zoom, Teams, WebEx, Skype, and other vehicles. That virtual world requires a particular set of skills. Communicating on camera is different than doing so in a face-to-face environment. If you communicate poorly on video, your brand, credibility, and reputation can be adversely affected. If you embrace video communication, your leadership, presence, and influence can improve. Kim Foley is a...2020-12-0818 minCareers in Finance04 Prepared for Success - The Power of LinkedIn & Your NetworkHost Jad Howell once again sits down with Dawn Edmiston, Clinical Professor of Marketing, Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary, and Chris Maher, Retired Senior Advisor, EY, to continue their discussion on Personal Brand. On today’s show, they talk about the best platforms to use for disseminating your personal brand, how best to construct one’s LinkedIn page, and the importance of following up on network connections and showing appreciation. If you'd like to learn more about The Boehly Center come visit us at boehlycenter.mason.wm.edu.2020-12-0131 minCareers in Finance03 Prepared for Success - Building a Personal BrandYour personal brand is what you bring with you everywhere you go. Today on the show, host Jad Howell is joined by Dawn Edmiston, Clinical Professor of Marketing, Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary, and Chris Maher, Retired Senior Advisor, EY, to talk about all things personal brand. What makes up a personal brand? How important is it? And why should everybody authentically live their own personal brand? If you'd like to learn more about The Boehly Center come visit us at boehlycenter.mason.wm.edu.2020-11-2423 min
Leadership and Business142 Graham Henshaw - Escaping the COVID-19 RutIt’s been eight months since COVID-19 began to change our world, and during that time some leaders, professionals, and organizations have been quite successful in launching new ventures, serving customers differently, and finding new sources of revenue. But for others, the pandemic has been more of a challenge. It’s stifled their creativity and their ability to move forward. The uncertainty and fear of the unknown has caused them to spin their wheels. Our guest today says if you are struggling, there are answers. He says entrepreneurs and the traits and mindsets that make up entrepreneurial thinking can serv...2020-11-1919 min
Leadership and Business141 Jane Stevenson - Women are Leaving the WorkforceThe consequences of COVID-19 have been numerous. Some have been positive, some negative, and some have been eye-opening. Like the news that hundreds of thousands of women are leaving the workforce. In fact, leaving at four times the rate as men. Some of the departures are due to layoffs in hard hit sectors like hospitality and retail, but that’s not the driver behind the numbers. In many cases, women are leaving to homeschool their children and serve as care givers. The fallout has the potential to be felt for years that erases some of the gains made by wo...2020-11-0517 minLeadership and Business138 Dawn Edmiston - Personal Branding in the COVID-19 EraYou have control regarding the way you’re perceived and positioned by others. Your personal brand tells people what you offer and how you’re different from - and better than - your competition. In recent years, thanks in part to the continuously growing world of social and digital media, building and especially promoting your personal brand has become easier than ever before. But with COVID-19, the personal branding landscape has changed somewhat. Our guest says the changes bring new opportunities to build your brand. Dawn Edmiston is a Professor of Marketing at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School...2020-07-1724 minLeadership and Business113 Matt Siano - Life on Wall StreetLife and career on Wall Street. It has changed considerably since the days of power ties, suspenders, and slicked back hair. As the world and business continuously evolve, so do the firms and jobs on Wall Street. The number of business school grads pursuing jobs there has dropped compared to years’ past. But, graduates with other degrees and experiences are now employed by Wall Street firms. Matt Siano is Managing Director, General Counsel at Two Sigma Investments, a New York-based hedge fund. He also serves as an adjunct professor at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Sian...2019-04-0320 minLeadership and Business108 Molly Pieroni - Career Advice for New GraduatesOver the next month, thousands of new graduates will receive their diplomas and enter one of the best job markets in years. Making the transition from student to professional is no doubt exciting, but it comes with questions and unknowns. Molly Pieroni is Managing Director of JatoTech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm she co-founded in 1999. She earned her bachelor’s degree from William & Mary and her MBA from Harvard Business School. Pieroni’s had an outstanding career, much of it spent in male-dominated industries. Last month, she visited William & Mary for the Women’s Stock Pitch and Leadership Summit...2018-04-2417 minLeadership and Business103 Inga Carboni - Gender Dynamics in the WorkplaceSexual harassment. #metoo. Gender communication in the workplace. However you label it, it’s become a topic may companies and organizations have placed on the front burner - especially in the past few months. But of all the work-related issues professionals face, this topic is proving to be challenging. There doesn’t seem to be a universal approach to dealing with the issue. Inga Carboni is a professor of Organizational Behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Among other things, she helps companies and professionals communicate and interact effectively. She joins us today to discuss what p...2018-02-1317 minLeadership and Business91 Summer ReadsSummer is flying by, but there is still time to get to the beach, escape to the mountains, or take a road trip. Whatever you plan to do in the remaining weeks of the summer of 2017, you might want to take a book along to listen to or read during your travels. This week on the podcast, we asked some of the faculty and staff here at Willian & Mary’s Raymond a. Mason School of Business what books they recommend to professionals. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your or...2017-07-2513 minLeadership and Business67 - Great Reads for 2017The start of a new year - a time when many professionals set new goals - and for many, one of those goals includes catching up on their reading. If finding the right book for 2017 is on your list, today’s show is for you. We spoke with Faculty and Staff here at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business and asked them to share a recommendation regarding a book that professionals will find useful and entertaining in the year ahead. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your...2017-01-0312 minLeadership and Business66 Dawn Edmiston and Phil Heavilin - Finding Your Dream Job in 2017The beginning of a new year is the time many professionals decide to take the plunge and change jobs. According to monster.com, December, January, and February are excellent months to apply for, and secure, a new position. If you’re considering an employment change in the coming new year, our guests today will help you make all the right moves. Dawn Edmiston is a clinical associate professor of marketing, and Phil Heavilin is the Executive Director of the Graduate Career Management Center at the William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business, and they join us today to di...2016-12-2036 minLeadership and Business54 Bob Williams - Pillars of LeadershipFor some professionals, the ultimate goal is to serve as a leader that makes an impact on the world, customers, and people within their company. Recent graduates of the Flex MBA program at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary heard from Bob Williams, a clinical lecturer at the school. He teaches leadership and we sat down with him to talk about what it means to be a leader today. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education...2016-08-3018 minLeadership and Business42 Phil Heavilin - Accelerating Your CareerAs a society, we like to change jobs. Many people change employers to get promoted and earn higher salaries. But what if you want to stay at your job and get promoted? Phil Heavilin is the Executive Director of the Graduate Career Management Center at the College of William and Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. He provides career counseling and coaching to MBA students in a range of fields. Listen in to learn how you can accelerate your career within your organization, and earn a promotion. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Co...2016-05-3118 minLeadership and Business28 Hector Guerrero - Past, Present, and Future of Big DataBig Data has been the hot topic in business for the past few years. Businesses and organizations are hiring people with experience in data management more than ever, and business schools are adding programs in data and analytics to get ahead of the curve. Dr. Hector Guerrero is a professor of Operations and Information Technology at the College of William and Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. We chat with him today about what Big Data means, how it got started, and why it’s the future.
Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corp...2016-02-2317 minLeadership and Business20 Phil Heavilin - New Year, New JobFor many people, the New Year brings the start of a new job search or new career challenge. Phil Heavilin has served as a career coach for the past 10 years, and can help you create a strategy for seeking a career in business. Phil is the Director of Career Advising & Education at the Center for Career Management at the College of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional development pro...2015-12-2919 minLeadership and Business17 Inga Carboni – Strategic NetworkingDr. Inga Carboni is an expert at networking and managing networks, and teaches others how to successfully manage the networks in their lives. She is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A Mason School of Business.
Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.2015-12-0819 min