Best Collegeofwilliamandmary Podcasts (2024)

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223 Annelise Osborne - From Hoodies to Suits 19:29

13d ago19:29

19:29

The 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. A…

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222 Lisa Petrelli - Leadership & Global Markets 18:39

1M ago18:39

18:39

Last 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, actin…

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221 Greg Melich - Retail in 2024 17:45

2M ago17:45

17:45

We 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 m…

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220 Zar Toolan - Human Centered A.I. 20:04

3M ago20:04

20:04

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 …

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219 Sean McDermott - Football & Principled Achievement 22:11

3M ago22:11

22:11

Succeeding. 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 Willi…

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218 Martha Rouleau - Grief & Grieving 21:21

4M ago21:21

21:21

If you’ve lived for any length of time, you have experienced grief. It’s a universal emotion caused by losing someone or some thing you’ve loved or cared about. Whether it’s the loss of a job, the death of a family member, or loss of a pet, grief and grieving can be intense - strong enough to adversely affect your work and life. Martha Rouleau is a…

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217 Casey White - Resilience 20:08

4M ago20:08

20:08

Success 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 il…

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216 Rachel Chung - Myths & Truths About AI 19:47

5M ago19:47

19:47

It’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…

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215 Navdeep Gupta - A Retail Destination 19:24

5M ago19:24

19:24

If 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 jus…

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214 Mike Lord - Understanding Corporate Public Affairs 19:49

6M ago19:49

19:49

It’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…

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213 Amber Price - Hospital Leadership 21:21

6M ago21:21

21:21

When 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 workin…

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212 Stephanie Rentschler - The Job Market 21:01

7M ago21:01

21:01

When 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 h…

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211 Dr. Elias Zerhouni - From an Algerian Village to Director of the NIH: One Immigrant’s Leadership Story 40:15

7M ago40:15

40:15

Host 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…

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210 Lyn McDermid - The ’State’ of Leadership 18:03

8M ago18:03

18:03

Imagine 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 an…

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209 Chris Caracci - Learning From the Past 19:00

8M ago19:00

19:00

One 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…

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208 Michael Flood - Leading & Making a Difference 19:25

9M ago19:25

19:25

About 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 withou…

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207 Brian Miller - Thriving in an Era of Automation & AI 21:28

9M ago21:28

21:28

Professionals, 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, …

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206 Cody Watson - Telling the Corporate Story 16:57

10M ago16:57

16:57

Whether 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…

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205 Brian Mann - The Business of College Football 22:17

10M ago22:17

22:17

Some 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…

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204 Erin Berube - Your Leadership Style 19:57

11M ago19:57

19:57

You 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 leader…

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203 Mike Seiler - Empty Offices 18:51

11M ago18:51

18:51

Remember 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 f…

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202 J. Singh - Agility & Digital Transformation 20:12

12M ago20:12

20:12

When 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, Mc…

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201 Rajiv Kohli - A Breakthrough Technology 18:59

1y ago18:59

18:59

Since 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 techno…

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200 AnnaMaria DeSalva - Principled Achievement 20:52

1y ago20:52

20:52

Succeeding 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 Scho…

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199 Amanda Eversole - Influencing with Integrity 20:18

1y ago20:18

20:18

Energy; 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 P…

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198 JD Due - Transitioning in Life 19:44

1y ago19:44

19:44

People 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. …

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197 Jeff Barna - Culture & the CEO 20:03

1y ago20:03

20:03

As 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…

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196 Kurt Matzler - Lessons from the World’s Toughest Bike Race 18:23

1y ago18:23

18:23

Outdoor 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 …

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195 Kim Lopdrup - Serving on a Board 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

Serving 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, t…

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194 Dawn Edmiston - Taking Stock of Your Personal Brand 18:44

1+ y ago18:44

18:44

Now 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 an…

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193 Matt Williams - The Leadership Shift 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

As 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 p…

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192 ChatGPT - Meet ChatGPT 20:22

1+ y ago20:22

20:22

It 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 othe…

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191 Anand Anandalingam - Ethical Leadership for Tech Entrepreneurs 19:44

1+ y ago19:44

19:44

Artificial 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 wi…

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190 Todd Mooradian - The New Dean 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

For 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 ye…

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189 Students, Faculty & Staff - Holiday Binge Watching 15:57

1+ y ago15:57

15:57

It’s the holiday season, and ordinarily at this time of the year we would suggest some good books for you to read as you hopefully get some time off to relax. Not this year. This year was different. If you’re like most professionals, you worked harder than ever this year. On top of that, finding time to exercise, sleep, interact with family and fri…

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188 Mano Watsa - The Commitment-Based Organization 20:17

1+ y ago20:17

20:17

There 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 …

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187 Joe Jordan - The Domino’s Pizza Story 19:00

1+ y ago19:00

19:00

It’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 ar…

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186 Chris Caracci - Building Customer Loyalty 21:21

1+ y ago21:21

21:21

Think 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 deli…

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185 Dan Webber - How Are You Innovating? 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

20:41

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 organi…

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184 Jeanne Wilson - Leading Remote Teams 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

Whether 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 updat…

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183 Lucy Vozza - The Changing Business Dress Code 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

In 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 hav…

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182 Ram Ganeshan - Supply Chain in 2022 19:39

2y ago19:39

19:39

Last 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…

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181 Elatia Abate - Regenerative Resilience 18:54

2y ago18:54

18:54

There’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…

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180 David Long - Retaining Your Employees 17:29

2y ago17:29

17:29

Retaining 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 em…

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179 Navdeep Gupta - Doing Good & Well: DICK’S 17:50

2y ago17:50

17:50

We 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 G…

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178 Stephanie Linnartz - Leadership & the Marriott Recovery 18:40

2y ago18:40

18:40

Few 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; …

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177 Andrew White - Leading in a Modern Age 18:22

2y ago18:22

18:22

The 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 …

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176 Dan Akerson - Leading on a Global Scale 16:50

2y ago16:50

16:50

To 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 Am…

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175 Nicholas Janni - A New Paradigm for Leadership 18:39

2y ago18:39

18:39

As 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 transfor…

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174 Molly Nissman - The Psychology of Women Investor 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

How 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…

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