Best Jason Mudd Axia Public Relations Podcasts (2024)

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Why your social media isn’t working with Holly Bishop 37:13

1M ago37:13

37:13

In this episode, Holly Bishop joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss why your company's social media isn’t working. Tune in to learn more! Guest: Holly is a seasoned social media and marketing professional with over 10 years of diverse experience spanning medical practices, retail/e-commerce, and non-profit sectors. Five things you’ll learn …

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Lessons learned from navigating national crises with Linda Rutherford, Southwest Airlines 46:13

2M ago46:13

46:13

In this episode, Linda Rutherford joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss her take on current airline crises and go into depth about Southwest’s crisis communication plan and how they’ve managed their past crises. Guest: Linda Rutherford is the Chief Administration Officer for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest airline in t…

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3 Ways Franchisors Can Use PR to Grow Their Company with John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands PR 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

In this episode, John Hewitt joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss three ways franchisors can use PR to grow their company. Guest: John Hewitt is a renowned entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the business world through his innovative ideas and strategic thinking. He is best known for his success in the tax preparation industr…

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Time is of the Essence Solocast with Jason Mudd of Axia Public Relations 20:36

3M ago20:36

20:36

In this solocast, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses why time is of the essence. Media relations require quick responses because reporters are typically on deadline; therefore, Jason goes into depth about how to be more timely and responsive to journalists’ inquires. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Why time is of the essence for med…

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How to leverage a one-person social media team with Jacob Shipley 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

In this episode, Jacob Shipley joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss how a one-person social media team works, as well as some social media tips, tricks, and trends. Guest: Our episode guest is Jacob Shipley. He started as the first social media hire at YouVersion. He now works for Tyson Foods and has built his own LinkedIn following, leadi…

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The ROI of LOL with Steve Cody 38:58

4M ago38:58

38:58

Steve Cody joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss Steve’s book, “The ROI of LOL,” and how effective comedy within the workplace is. Guest: Steve is the author of “The ROI of LOL: How Laughter Breaks Down Walls, Drives Compelling Storytelling, and Creates a Healthy Workplace.” He’s also a comedian, climber, and dog lover, but not necessarily …

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AI for Strategy, Measurement, and Monitoring with Dan Gaynor from Signal AI 43:08

4M ago43:08

43:08

Dan Gaynor joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss the importance of a company narrative, how to craft and measure a narrative, the future of corporate narratives, and much more. Guest: Dan Gaynor is the co-founder of Kelp Data, the first AI-powered platform for corporate reputation, which was acquired last year by Signal AI. Serving nearly h…

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AI in Public Relations with Antony Cousins, Executive Director for AI Strategy at Cision 45:00

5M ago45:00

45:00

Antony Cousins discusses GPTs and how to use them in PR with host Jason Mudd. Guest: Our episode guest is Antony Cousins, Executive Director for AI Strategy at Cision. Antony is an accredited public relations practitioner who honed his PR and communications expertise in a variety of roles in UK Government organizations, including the Ministry of De…

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How to use editorial calendars to get earned media coverage with Jason Mudd 31:08

5M ago31:08

31:08

Jason Mudd discusses editorial calendars and how to use them to pitch to publications Guest: Our episode guest is Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: What editorial calendars are Different types of media you can find editorial calendars for How to use editorial calendars to help determine pitches Ho…

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How PR can help journalism survive with Tina McCorkindale 33:49

6M ago33:49

33:49

Tina with IPR discusses the data around local journalism and how we as PR professionals can help it survive. Guest: Our episode guest is Tina McCorkindale, CEO of the Institute for Public Relations. She serves on boards of several industry associations and has received several awards for her contributions to the profession. Five things you’ll learn…

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How to prepare for any communication crisis with Tom Ciuba 29:38

6M ago29:38

29:38

Tom Ciuba and Jason Mudd discuss crisis communications, crisis plan creation and updates, and social media management in the latest On Top of PR episode. Guest: Our episode guest is Tom Ciuba, Vice President of Communications at Genesee & Wyoming. His diverse background includes roles in consumer PR, association marketing, and employee communicatio…

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Media Relations Best Practices With Axia 1:10:08

6M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

In this episode, Kasey Klee, Marjorie Comer, and Bob Wiltfong join On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss media relations best practices. Guest: Our episode includes Axia’s news team: Kasey Klee, Account Executive; Marjorie Comer, News Media Consultant; Bob Wiltfong, Public Relations Account Director; and Jason Mudd, CEO. Together they discuss the…

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Encouraging Words in Your Storytelling Journey with Ken Melton 34:19

7M ago34:19

34:19

Explore the world of storytelling and communication with host Jason Mudd and guest Ken Melton, Communication Strategist at Johns Hopkins. Guest: Our episode guest is Ken Melton, Communication Strategist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Ken is a retired U.S. Marine public affairs specialist with a master's in public relations from George…

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Earned media coverage doesn’t work the way you think it does with Jason Mudd 36:43

7M ago36:43

36:43

Explore earned media coverage insights with Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, and gain valuable insights into effective PR strategies. Guest Bio: Our episode guest is Jason Mudd, the CEO of Axia Public Relations and a trusted adviser to some of America's most admired brands. With a career spanning decades, he has worked with prominent organ…

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The benefits of purpose-driven storytelling 22:45

8M ago22:45

22:45

Pam Fultz and Jason Mudd discuss the importance of purpose-driven storytelling for PR professionals. Guest: Our episode guest is Pam Fultz, Senior Community Relations Manager at Bentley Village. Pam is also an adjunct lecturer for the University of Florida and Northeastern University. She is a past president of PRSA’s Gulf Coast chapter. Five thing…

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Disaster Communications: 5 Ways to Make the Most of A Bad Situation with Amy Susán 40:55

8M ago40:55

40:55

Amy Susán and Jason Mudd discuss disaster communications and five ways to make the most of a bad situation. Guest: Our episode guest is Amy Susán of Columbia, Missouri. She is the Director of PR and Communications at EquipmentShare, where she harnesses digital tools and an engaging approach to develop and guide mission-based visions, influential br…

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Franchising, Home Improvement & Home Services with Ryan Spalding 33:41

10M ago33:41

33:41

Ryan Spalding and Jason Mudd discuss franchising, home improvement and home services. Guest: Our episode guest is Ryan Spalding of Toronto, Canada. He is the Director of Franchise Marketing at Garage Living where he has created and implemented the marketing strategy for over 40 franchise locations and leads the marketing team across all marketing c…

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PR tips with a former news anchor with Bob Wiltfong 29:54

10M ago29:54

29:54

Bob Wiltfong and Jason Mudd discuss PR tips from a former news anchor. Guest: Our episode guest is Bob Wiltfong, a retired TV News personality and now Axia’s Public Relations Account Director. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: How to build media relationships Knowing when the pitch is right What is newsjacking The elements of news How to …

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How our PR firm is using AI and how you can too 27:38

11M ago27:38

27:38

Guest: Our episode guest is Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations. Five things you’ll learn about in this episode: Starting using AI Using caution with AI Setting up policies around using AI Communicating and enforcing policies around AI Ways to use AI Quotables “AI is a tool that can help you be more productive, and like anything else — when mo…

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Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work with Amy Diehl 28:11

12M ago28:11

28:11

Amy Diehl and Jason Mudd discuss how bias against women persists in female-dominated workplaces. Guest: Our episode guest is Amy Diehl, Ph.D., the chief information officer at Wilson College and a workplace gender bias expert and consultant. She has a 27-year career in information technology and is a prominent gender equity researcher. Her work has…

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How to become an excellent TEDx speaker with Alan Cohen 25:22

1y ago25:22

25:22

Guest: Our episode guest is Alan Cohen, an author, public speaker, executive coach, and trainer for organizations and individuals seeking to maximize potential and drive peak performance in their lives, organizations, and careers. He is a Ted Talk speaker, and trains other speakers to speak on the stage and to use speaking to grow their business. F…

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No tricks, just content with Dave Auchter 27:53

1y ago27:53

27:53

Guest: Our episode guest is Dave Auchter, vice president at Haskell. In this episode, Dave Auchter joins host Jason Mudd to discuss all things content. They discuss the three pillars of content and other information regarding technology Haskell uses and how they keep their job sites safe. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: No tricks, just …

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Using procurement to find a PR agency with Leah Power 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

Jason Mudd discusses best practices for procurement in public relations with Leah Power. Guest: Our episode guest is Leah Power. Leah has been working with agency leaders and their executive teams for over 25 years – first agency-side at media and creative agencies in Canada and the U.S., and now at the Institute of Canadian Agencies, the not-for-p…

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100th episode: Lessons learned in podcasting 28:19

1y ago28:19

28:19

Jason Mudd discusses his podcast journey in this solocast for our 100th episode of On Top of PR. Guest: Our solocast is with host Jason Mudd, CEO at Axia Public Relations. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: How Axia started podcasting Why you might want your own branded podcast The three phases of starting a podcast How to successfully pro…

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Best practices for internal communications with Casey Mank 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

Casey Mank and Jason Mudd discuss best practices for internal communications. Guest: Our episode guest is Casey Mank, co-founder of Bold Type, a woman-owned communications skills training firm that focuses on workplace writing skills. She's led writing workshops for organizations including Kellogg’s, Sephora, and Mastercard. Five things you’ll lear…

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Recruiting and Retaining Young PR Professionals with Kim Ades 23:17

1y ago23:17

23:17

Kim Ades and Jason Mudd discuss recruiting and retaining young PR professionals. Guest: Our episode guest is Kim Ades, the founder of Frame of Mind CoachingTM and co-founder of The Journal That Talks BackTM. She's a pioneer in leadership coaching and thought mastery. She uses her unique philosophy and direct coaching style to help leaders identify …

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Dealing with stress in the public relations industry with Mark Mohammadpour 39:55

1y ago39:55

39:55

Mark Mohammadpour and Jason Mudd discuss easing stress that comes with working in the PR industry. Guest: Our episode guest is Mark Mohammadpour, the founder and chief well-being officer at Chasing the Sun. After experiencing the stress of the PR industry and realizing the toll it took on his body, he made a change in his life, allowing him to lose…

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Making your company notable and quotable with Shanita Akintonde 23:21

1+ y ago23:21

23:21

Shanita Akintonde and Jason Mudd discuss building anticipation and brand loyalty for your company. Guest Our episode guest is Shanita Akintonde, CEO at ShanitaSpeaks. Shanita Akintonde is an international speaker, author, and educator. She’s also a former PRSA Diversity and Inclusion Committee National Chair. Five things you’ll learn from this epis…

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Why you should invest in PR throughout a recession 14:24

1+ y ago14:24

14:24

In this solocast, host Jason Mudd describes why it’s important to continue to invest in PR during a recession and provides ways to keep your company in consumers’ minds. Tune in to learn more! Support the show On Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for natio…

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Impostor Syndrome with Kris Kelso 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

Our episode guest is Kris Kelso, CEO at The Kelso Group. He is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence.” Five things you’ll learn from this episode: What impostor syndrome is What the opposite of impostor syndrome is Why impostor syndrome is more common in high achi…

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Taking your speaking skills to the next level with Allison Shapira of Global Public Speaking 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

Our episode guest is Allison Shapira, CEO of Global Public Speaking. Before starting her public speaking coaching career, she was an opera singer. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: The performance of public speaking The public speaking skills you need today How to craft talking points How to develop a speech for an executive How to take y…

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Crisis communications insurance with Bob Dietzel, co-founder at KMRD Partners 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

Our episode guest is Bob Dietzel, co-founder at KMRD Partners. He has a Master of Business as well as an associate in risk management and certified insurance counselor designations. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: What corporate crisis insurance does How to know insurance covers your crisis management Which in-house employee to speak to…

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The State of Journalism & PR 2022 reports with Greg Galant, CEO of Muck Rack 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

Our episode guest is Greg Galant, CEO at Muck Rack. He built Muck Rack to enable PR teams to work together to find the right journalists for their stories, send customized pitches, and so much more. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: The origin of Muck Rack The current states of Journalism and PR (2022) How to find what’s being written abo…

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Pitching news stories to media outlets solocast with Jason Mudd from Axia Public Relations 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

23:09

Our episode guest is Jason Mudd, CEO at Axia Public Relations. He is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist for some of America’s most admired brands and fastest-growing companies. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: How to start writing stories for media outlets What you should focus on in your stories. The logistics of stories you’ll su…

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4 lessons in empathy from ‘Ted Lasso’ with Mark Mohammadpour, CEO of Chasing the Sun 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

Mark Mohammadpour is the founder and chief well-being officer at Chasing the Sun. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Four lessons of empathy from Ted Lasso What toxic positivity is How to implement empathetic practices for employees How to implement empathetic practices for clients How to change your actions to suit your employees and clie…

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How company executives can become powerful keynote speakers with Michael Port from Heroic Public Speaking 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

33:26

In this episode, Michael Port, CEO of Heroic Public Speaking, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the art of public speaking. Tune in to learn how to express yourself on stage, the different types of speaking events, the four categories of a keynote speaker, how to prepare a speech, and much more! Five things you’ll learn from this episode: How to exp…

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Corporate communications with Matt Hurst, VP of Communications at Nielsen 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

28:24

Our episode guest is Matt Hurst, vice president of communications at Nielsen. Matt started his career as a sports writer then transitioned to communications by working on the Amazon Web Services PR team. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Matt Hurst’s efforts on Andy Jassy’s three-hour-long keynote Advice for working with busy executives C…

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Top 10 advertising and marketing topics to watch for in 2022 with Allison Fitzpatrick 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

38:30

Our episode guest is Allison Fitzpatrick, partner at Davis+Gilbert, a law firm that specializes in the advertising, marketing, and public relations space. She serves as an adviser in all aspects of marketing and advertising and brings her clients through understanding the power of social media, influencer marketing, native advertising, and other fo…

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Why the PR industry is a train wreck solocast with Jason Mudd 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

17:48

Our solocast is with host Jason Mudd, CEO at Axia PR. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: A brief history of PR What PR is Why the modern PR industry is a train wreck How to elevate your career in PR How PR pros should be measuring PR Quotables “They ran it verbatim, which to me is the ultimate compliment. That means you wrote a news releas…

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How celebrity partnerships can help your PR with Celebrity Focus CEO Ric Bachrach 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

23:54

Our episode guest is Ric Bachrach, CEO of Celebrity Focus. His background as an athlete and collegiate coach led to a career as an agent, commercial agent, and vice president of marketing for a major sports agency and a consultant at the other. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Common misperceptions about working with celebrity talent The…

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Embracing the power of “No” and storytelling with keynote speaker, author, and actor Rob Biesenbach 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

Our episode guest is Rob Biesenbach, keynote speaker, author, and retired actor. He worked in corporate communications by day and began a secondary career of acting at night. From there, he launched his keynote speaking business and has been teaching people the lessons he learned from acting and improv and how to implement them into corporate commu…

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Fanocracy: What is it and what does it mean? With author David Meerman Scott 35:13

2y ago35:13

35:13

Our episode guest is David Meerman Scott, author of “Fanocracy” and the “New Rules of Marketing and PR” series. David is passionate about the band the Grateful Dead, surfing, and a few other things, as well as sharing research and advice to improve companies’ marketing strategies. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: How to build fans and cu…

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Ethical behavior with PRSA’s 2016 National Chair and EthicalVoices host Mark McClennan 33:15

2y ago33:15

33:15

Our episode guest is Mark McClennan, founder, CEO, and host of EthicalVoices and GM of C+C in Boston, a purpose-driven firm. He was also the 2016 PRSA National Chair. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Why ethical failures happen How to deal with ethical dilemmas How to have conversations with people making unethical decisions How to encou…

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14 ways to save money with a PR agency with Jason Mudd 32:04

2y ago32:04

32:04

Jason Mudd tells how to use bundling and referral services, budget depending on PR needs, and more. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: The pros of bundling PR services Long-term ways that you can save money with your PR agency How to determine whether you want to spend money on PR software How to make crisis management cheaper Why you shou…

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Cybersecurity and Crisis Communications with Bryce Austin, TCE Strategy 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

Bryce Austin is a foremost expert, author, keynote speaker and adviser on cybersecurity. As the CEO of TCE Strategy, he is a leading voice on emerging technology and cybersecurity issues. He actively advises the boards of companies in industries as diverse as financial services, retail, health care, technology, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Five t…

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What to do if illegal activity occurs in your organization with Gunster Law Firm’s Jonathan Osborne 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

Our episode guest is Jonathan Osborne, business shareholder and co-chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations with Gunster law firm. Jonathan tells what to do after alleged or confirmed illegal activity in your organization. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: The first step you need to take when you are aware of the investigation The…

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How to be a great Chief Marketing Officer with Mercer Island Group’s Steve Boehler 39:10

2y ago39:10

39:10

Our episode guest is Steve Boehler, Founder of Mercer Island Group. He’s worked with well-known brands such as Tide, Pringles and Jif. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Why delegation is important for a CMO. What to do before you cut the cord on an old agency or hire a new one. How to manage an already small budget for the best results. H…

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Marketing Mess to Brand Success with Franklin Covey's Scott J. Miller 27:26

2y ago27:26

27:26

Our episode guest is Scott Miller, Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for the Franklin Covey Company and host of their weekly podcast series, On Leadership with Scott Miller. Scott is also the author of several books. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: How to focus on the customer and not just your company's values, goals, missions, etc…

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Building a brand and reputation for staffing and human resources companies with Jason Mudd 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

Jason Mudd describes how to build a brand and reputation for staffing and human resources companies using ADP monthly job reports. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: Build your brand and reputation by providing commentary for the monthly ADP employment reports for a TV station, magazine, newspaper, etc. Get these opportunities by building …

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Environment, social and governance in communications with Alison Taylor, Ethical Systems 27:42

2y ago27:42

27:42

Alison Taylor of Ethical Systems and Jason Mudd discuss how to tackle ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) in the corporate communications world. Guest: Alison Taylor is the Executive Director of Ethical Systems, a research collaboration based at NYU Stern School of Business. She is also a professor at Stern and is writing a book for Harvard B…

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