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The Parlor Room

Harvard Business School Online

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Join host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane as he sits down with HBS faculty to discuss business education in a way that’s both entertaining and insightful. The Parlor Room is your key to breaking down academic theory without sacrificing depth—all while gaining practical takeaways for navigating the business world.
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Scale Your Joy

Kaneisha Grayson

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Scale Your Joy is for the “smart with heart” high achiever looking to ditch the corporate grind and sidestep the “hustle hard” startup scene to design a life and business they love. Scale Your Joy is hosted by Kaneisha Grayson, a Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School grad, author, essayist, avid traveler, and self-made entrepreneur. Each week, she shares her personal experiences and advice on crafting a life and building a business that not only showcases your formal education a ...
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In this podiobook: Larry Lazard, CEO of hackoff.com, takes his company public and watches its stock price soar and collapse. Following a hostile takeover attempt, Lazard is found dead in his office of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.Author Tom Evslin, a serial CEO, also took a company public in the Internet bubble and fought off hostile takeover attempts in the subsequent rubble. Unlike Larry, Evslin lived to tell what may be the definitive story of those strange times.The mystery ...
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The Rocking Entrepreneur Podcast | Startup Stories | Indian Entrepreneurs | India | Entrepreneurship | Startups. Rocking Entrepreneur is created for today’s entrepreneur whether you have just started your journey as an entrepreneur/founder/small business owner OR are a serial entrepreneur. Are you ambitious and crafting your next upstart or startup? Then there is no greater place to get quality information and education than The Rocking Entrepreneur. You don’t need to go to business school. ...
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In this special bonus episode of The Parlor Room—recorded live at HBS Online's Connext 2024 conference—host Chris Linnane sits down with Jen Stave, launch director of Harvard’s Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute. They discuss artificial intelligence's transformative impact across industries, the need for global regulation, and the importance of ma…
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Today, we’re sharing a special episode of Think Big, Buy Small, a new podcast from our friends at Harvard Business School. Think Big, Buy Small explores an innovative approach to entrepreneurship: acquisition entrepreneurship, with conversations exploring how to buy your own business, be your own boss, and get the financial benefits of your efforts…
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In The Parlor Room's season one finale, host Chris Linnane shares his favorite questions and answers from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty, including Mihir Desai, Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Nien-hê Hsieh, Jeff Bussgang, Joshua Margolis, Forest Reinhardt, and Linda Hill. Tune in for their insights into finance, conflict manageme…
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In our second special episode featuring season one bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in for insights from Linda Hill on leadership's imperatives and developing contextual intelligence, Mihir Desai on making finance more accessible, Forest Reinh…
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In the first of two special episodes featuring season one bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in to hear from Mike Wheeler on negotiation, Jill Avery on branding, Jeff Bussgang on entrepreneurship, and Nien-hê Hsieh on ethics and artificial intel…
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Great leadership requires being both a value creator and a game changer. In this episode of The Parlor Room, host Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Linda Hill to explore what that means through the lens of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development. They also discuss the paradoxes of management and the three roles leaders must play to innovate …
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How can businesses navigate the complexities of climate change? Host Chris Linnane and Harvard Business School Professor Forest Reinhardt delve into that question in this episode. They discuss the tragedy of the commons, explore the challenges of creating and selling a carbon-neutral beer, and answer listener questions about what responsibilities c…
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Host Chris Linnane welcomes Harvard Business School Professor Joshua Margolis to The Parlor Room for an engaging conversation about organizational leadership. They discuss how to develop yourself as a leader by examining the story of Rakefet Russak-Aminoach, the former CEO of Bank Leumidive. They then dive into how Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Chip Bergh…
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Harvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to discuss preserving work's human element with the proliferation of artificial intelligence and how Theranos' story imparts vital lessons about ethical decision-making and investing. GUEST Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration RES…
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This week on The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jeff Bussgang, a former entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, joins host Chris Linnane to discuss the rise of generative AI, why experimentation is vital to finding product-market fit, and how to raise venture capital successfully. He also goes over how to come up with good bus…
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What can you learn about brand portfolio strategy from Marriott's $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts? Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jill Avery joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to answer that question and discuss how Marriott overcame the challenge of managing its robust 30-brand portfolio. GUEST Jill Avery, …
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In this episode of The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Professor Mike Wheeler speaks with host Chris Linnane about how negotiation's improvisational nature makes it much like jazz. He also shares stories about a former president's photo and the acquisition of a television system to illustrate strategies for succeeding at the bargaining table. …
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In this debut episode of The Parlor Room, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Mihir Desai to discuss how Apple's financial model contributes to its success and illustrates a critical lesson about risk management. GUEST Mihir Desai, Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance, Harvard …
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In this episode, my mentor, Dr. Kerry Ann Rockquemore and I are sharing what you need to know about the steps you have to take to start looking for a mentor, what to actually look for in a mentor, how to initiate a conversation, and how to make the most of your time. Kerry Ann explains that one of the best services you can do yourself is to ask, “W…
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Though she didn't always plan on a career in education, Michelle Lizotte-Waniewski clearly has a lot of passion for helping others succeed. As the lead course director for basic sciences and the director of student success and wellness at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Lizotte-Waniewski has supported …
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Welcome to the debut of a brand new Scale Your Joy segment, the Entrepreneurial Intervention! Episode 18: Entrepreneurial Intervention - Asia Small of The Purpose of Prep is an interview with an amazing young entrepreneur who has hit the ground running with her college admissions business. We talk about how I got started, the steps Asia has already…
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In this episode, we’re going backstage with the oh-so-creative Aleksej Aarsaether and talking all about the joys and challenges of balancing creative talents with a career in business. Aleksej is a screenwriter, theater actor and director, an excellent salesperson and trainer, and soon-to-be Oxford MBA graduate. Just a year ago, Aleksej joined my t…
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This month, I am thrilled to bring you an interview with the multitalented, fulfilled and purposeful Jayne Allen, author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted. We’ll explore the ups and downs of the journey that led her to write Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, and meet her deliciously deep and relatable protagonist, Tabitha Walker. Get inspired with me…
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I’m showing my love this week by sharing details about myself! To show my appreciation for you loyal listeners, I’m answering personal questions so you can really get to know me, Kaneisha Grayson, host of Scale Your Joy, founder of The Art of Applying, woman with hopes and dreams and fears! Tune into Episode 15: My Answers to 10 Vulnerable Question…
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This week I’m talking money, honey! Tune in to learn from some of the imperfect actions I’ve taken with Episode 14: 5 Money Mistakes I Made in My Million-Dollar Business. When I started my business with just me and my laptop, I was a Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School graduate. What I didn’t yet realize is that it's a whole differen…
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Join me for the premiere of Season 2, Episode 13, as I take you through my home-buying experience of turning buyer’s remorse into decider’s delight! We’ve all experienced buyer’s remorse in one shape or another, so I’m sharing the seven steps I went through to process my feelings, get feedback, and problem-solve my way to feeling better. And are yo…
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After seven years working at Novartis, Siyan Xu has learned a lot. Not just about biostatistics, pharmacometrics, and clinical trials, but also about the most effective ways to work with others and grow in her career. In this episode of Learning Paths, she takes a look back at her experiences and offers some tips for those considering a career in t…
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Though she’s long had an interest in pursuing medicine, Briah Barksdale hasn’t always believed in her own academic ability. During high school and college, she’s pushed herself to take on challenges that build her understanding and boost her confidence. In this episode of Learning Paths, she talks about strategies that have worked for her, and outl…
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There are many steps on the path to a doctoral degree, and it’s not always clear how to get from one to the next. Ana Castillo Orozco has made the most of her experiences, whether working in the lab, teaching students, or taking a wide variety of courses to learn more about her chosen field. In this episode, Ana shares how her proactive approach ha…
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Tune in for the final episode of season 1 this week as we talk all things friendship, careers, and the grief and gratitude we’ve experienced through COVID-19. We discuss the importance of being in integrity with your inner wisdom and celebrating who you are. Don’t miss this wonderful episode for the season finale, and I can’t wait to be back with y…
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Join me this week as I’m sharing my Lifestyle Entrepreneur Assessment Profile to help you know if you’re ready to take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. This is an excellent tool to assess your readiness, and you can listen to this episode multiple times whenever you’re thinking of making the move. Tune in to hear what it takes, and receive…
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After earning an undergraduate degree in public health sciences, Nathan Magtoto decided it was time to take a step back and figure out what he really wanted to do. Four years later, he’s pursued a variety of educational opportunities, and helped others grow while working as a teacher and an athletic coach. In this episode, Nathan shares his intenti…
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Have you ever felt burned out? I am all too familiar with burnout and how devastating it can be. Tune in this week to find out what burnout is and why it might be happening in your life. Discover the behaviors that will cultivate burnout, and hear my one simple tip to heal from burnout and make sure you never experience it again. Get full show note…
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It’s important to have a vision for your life and business, and in this episode, I’m showing you how to clarify yours. I’m divulging some juicy content from my personal journal and showing you how to turn your life into the creative masterpiece you deserve. Get ready for an inspiring, insightful episode that will get you out of your head and into y…
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Tune in this week as we discuss the importance of friendship and what it’s like to experience first generational wealth. JJ shares the evolution of his queer identity, why you don’t need to justify your existence by being productive, and some self-care practices to help you live a happy, healthy life. Don’t miss this great episode! Get full show no…
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In this episode, I’m showing you how to choose yourself in life, love, and business, and how to prioritize your own fulfillment over the idea of living up to other peoples’ expectations. I’m sharing some things you should know when it comes to choosing yourself and showing you how to develop the enthusiasm, confidence, and belief that you are capab…
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In this week's conversation, you'll learn some practical tips and strategies to help you hire a virtual assistant, executive assistant, personal assistant, integrator, or online business manager (OBM) for your business. Get full show notes and more information here: https://kaneisha.com/6By Kaneisha Grayson
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Mark Silcock grew up dreaming of becoming a pharmacist, and he did – but his career has since taken turns that he couldn’t have anticipated when he first set out. In this episode of Learning Paths, he talks about his approach to making big decisions and taking calculated risks – even if that means moving halfway around the world.…
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Choosing a name for a project can be a difficult task. You are the ultimate authority for the right title for your project, of course, but there are measures you can take to make sure that what you choose is perfect. In this episode, I’m sharing Kaneisha's Perfect Title Principles that you can use to make sure you’re choosing the best one for you. …
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Tune in this week and listen to my morning phone call with Lisandra – icepocalypse edition – and hear some things to consider when faced with a lack of power or water due to an event like this. We discuss what it's like to experience this through snovid, and share some tips to help you keep your spirits up during a disaster. Get full show notes and…
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Have you ever found yourself feeling fearful about the future or making a deeper commitment to a friendship, romantic relationship, or your business? If so, this episode will be a real gamechanger in helping you reframe your mindset. Get full show notes and more information here: https://kaneisha.com/3…
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In this episode, I’m sharing a business operations framework I created that makes starting and growing a coaching or service business feel easy, authentic, and natural. Though lots of people teach about how to use content marketing to grow your business and make more money, I've packed the steps and concepts into an easy-to-follow and easy-to-remem…
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Tune in this week to hear what I’ve learned from starting, growing, and scaling a business and how you can set up your life in a way that scales your joy. I share how I reached a place of tremendous joy in my life and how I can help you do the same! Get full show notes and more information here: https://kaneisha.com/1…
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I’m on a mission to help high achievers with heart craft a life and business focused on freedom, joy, and social impact that also showcases the formal education you’ve worked so hard for. If you want inspiring stories and practical strategies that will help you live more authentically, take more risks, be resilient in the face of adversity, make mo…
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Angie Sørensen didn’t always plan on a career in health, but her passion for helping others and her interest in the human body led her to pursue an unexpected path. In this episode of Learning Paths, Angie shares her professional journey and explains how taking on new educational challenges has benefited her health and wellness career.…
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Kate McDonnell-Dowling’s interest in pharmacology has taken her around the world, in classrooms and clinics from Ireland to Australia to the United States. She is currently a lecturer in biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology at Harvard Medical School, where she leads courses as part of the HMX online learning team. In this episode, Kate s…
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Lena Levin has been a successful medical device entrepreneur for over a decade – but it wasn’t always obvious what her path would be. After earning a degree in accounting from Tel Aviv University in Israel, Lena joined with some friends to start a company, knowing little about the medical field. She’s learned what she needs to know through taking c…
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Amar Vyas is an author, speaker, a fellow podcaster and an entrepreneur. He has written three released books so far and several others releasing very soon. He is also the voice behind some of the very popular indian podcasts - My Kitaab and and recently Baalgatha, both of which have received widespread popularity. He also started a digital media co…
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While traveling in India, when you observe the stray dogs and cows, have you ever said this to yourself: "Wish I could rescue this animal from their misery"? Our guest today, Erika Abrams-Myers not only asked that question, but moved all the way from Seattle, USA to Rajasthan to set up a non-profit organization does exactly this. Animal Aid Unlimit…
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Vivek Bajaj is a Chartered Accountant, a Graduate from IIM Indore and the director at Kredent Ventures. He started his career as a commodities research analyst and moved on to create one of the most active financial derivatives trading desks in India with over 200+ traders. Now he is actively involved in Financial education and training, focusing o…
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