Best MBA Associate Professor Podcasts (2024)

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725: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI (with Mark Abraham, BCG’s Personalization Lead) 55:34

1h ago55:34

55:34

Welcome to an interview with the coauthor of the book Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, Mark Abraham. In this episode, we explore the rise of personalization through digital tools and AI, and how companies and organizations are leveraging it to build connections and engage with their customers. We discuss companies that excel in thi…

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Cura Personalis - Care for the Whole Person 35:06

4h ago35:06

35:06

A fun and illuminating conversation with Dr. Luigi A. Pecoraro, a scholarly practitioner and innovator in executive education from the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education program. Along the way we discuss – Jesuit education (5:05), Bill Belichick (6:25), the 4-C mantra (7:46), the JFK Moon Shot (10:38), and the “aught self” (15:00). C…

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Hoda Tahoun, Practice Leader, Global Leisure & Hospitality, Russell Reynolds Associates interviewed by Lan Elliott 27:14

3h ago27:14

27:14

Hoda shares the tool she uses to create more authentic, human connections. She discusses current trends in executive recruiting and what hiring managers and top talent are looking for when interviewing. She describes the key attributes needed for the top jobs, the science and art of building high performing teams, and she explains why agility is so…

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724: The Future of AI and Personalization (with David C. Edelman, HBS Lecturer and Former Fortune 50 CMO) 42:54

6d ago42:54

42:54

Welcome to an interview with the co-author of the book Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, David C. Edelman. This book is a playbook for delivering true personalization at scale that will help executives learn how to put personalization at the center of their strategy and accelerate growth. BCG's Mark Abraham and HBS's David C. Edelma…

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Naureen Ahmed, Founder, Inspiring Women in Hospitality interviewed by Lan Elliott 32:40

13h ago32:40

32:40

Naureen discusses the Pie Theory, which says 60% of career development comes from exposure, which can come in the form of public speaking and developing one’s network internally and externally. She shares the 3 things she focused on to develop her public speaking skills, and the power of using pauses for impact. Plus, she discusses the importance o…

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723: Living a Fulfilled Life (with Ex Google Executive, Megan Hellerer) 54:16

2d ago54:16

54:16

Welcome to an interview with the author Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life, Megan Hellerer. In this episode, Megan shares her experience as an executive at Google and how she realized the misalignment in her career path, which led to physical and mental health issues. She also discusses how she navigated th…

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#158 - Challenger brand communications with Valentina Kristensen, Corporate Affairs Director at OakNorth Bank 23:50

2d ago23:50

23:50

Valentina Kristensen is Corporate Affairs Director at OakNorth Bank, a fintech challenger that has rapidly grown into a financial legacy. With firsthand experience from OakNorth's early days, Valentina shares her journey of joining the company and how her role has evolved as the bank has scaled. Valentina offers valuable advice for those starting t…

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Raise the Roof: Data-Driven Insights for Contractors 36:01

7d ago36:01

36:01

A fascinating Business / Fun chat with Michael Regina of Webrunner Media. Business - Michael, a Digital Marketing expert from Montreal, Canada, shares his ideas on ways to create data-driven insights that optimize business outcomes. Fun – Mike begs us to “Read the Freaking Comics RTFC.” Along the way we discuss – the “gut feeling” approach to marke…

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722: The Playbook for Winning the Status Game (with Alison Fragale, Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior) 47:29

7d ago47:29

47:29

Welcome to an interview with the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale. In her book, Alison addresses the recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, neg…

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Dina Belon, President, Staypineapple Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:08

9d ago30:08

30:08

Dina discusses how her interest in sustainability and deep dive into it ended up being a pivotal moment in her career journey. She talks about advocating for yourself, having confidence, and seeking out mentors and allies who believe in you. Dina shares her strategies for public speaking, her personal mantra, her advice to her younger self, and why…

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Hannah Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Eleven Software interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 36:52

9d ago36:52

36:52

Hannah she shares her intentional career journey, from childhood entrepreneurship and Cornell Hotel School, to consulting and private equity, and her transformative time at Berkeley Business School. Now CEO of a SaaS tech company, she reflects on leadership, learning, and mentorship.By David Kong

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721: Leadership and Self-Deception (with Arbinger Managing Partner, Mitch Warner) 54:56

9d ago54:56

54:56

Welcome to an interview with Mitch Warner, a bestselling author and Arbinger managing partner. In this episode, we dive deep into the critical topic of self-deception and its profound impact on leadership and personal effectiveness. Mitch shares powerful insights on how self-deception can undermine our relationships and professional success, often …

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P.A.T.H. to Strategic Impact 36:19

12d ago36:19

36:19

Dr. Michael Gerharz, from Cologne Germany, an author, podcaster and public speaker shares a simple message – “better words means better business.” Along the way we discuss – between two languages (2:25), writing as a thinking tool (5:24), “words that make me pause” (9:48), on the P.A.T.H. (15:10), unavoidable vs. irresistible (27:20), and the Beatl…

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Dr. Michael Cheng, Dean and Professor, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Management, FIU 30:44

11d ago30:44

30:44

Dean Cheng shares his career journey and the important lessons he learned that enabled his success. We discuss the important qualities of a visionary leader, navigating a political environment and his general approach to challenges. Dean Cheng also offers advice to students, his younger self and personal empowerment.…

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Amit Sripathi, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 31:58

13d ago31:58

31:58

Amit discusses his path from engineer to CDO of Wyndham with the pivotal reset and opportunities in between. He shares his leadership evolution and the skills he's focused on developing in his own leadership style. Amit also discusses the role of mentors, his style of relationship building, and why the hustle and the grind are so important in caree…

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720: How to "Think Like Amazon" (with John Rossman) 43:54

14d ago43:54

43:54

Welcome to an interview with a seasoned business strategist and operator respected for his pivotal role in Amazon’s early days, John Rossman. In John’s book, Think Like Amazon, he provides 50 ½ answers drawn from his experience as an Amazon executive―and shows today’s business leaders how to think like Amazon, strategize like Bezos, and beat the co…

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719: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (with HBS Professors and 'Think Big, Buy Small' Hosts Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff) 56:46

16d ago56:46

56:46

Welcome to an interview with Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, HBS professors and the hosts of 'Think Big, Buy Small' podcast. In this episode, we discuss current market trends related to entrepreneurship through acquisition. We also touch on the demographic trend of baby boomers retiring and needing to sell their businesses, and its impact on buyi…

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#167 - Making B2B marketing more objective, with Steve Stano, Executive Director and Head of Morgan Stanley at Work B2B Global Equity Marketing 26:53

16d ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of the FINITE Podcast, we're joined by Steve Stano, Executive Director and Head of Morgan Stanley at Work B2B Global Equity Marketing. Steve brings a wealth of experience and insights on B2B marketing's role in driving growth and how to transform the perception of marketing among executives. We explore several key topics with Steve:…

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Big Fish Grow in Big Waters 44:14

21d ago44:14

44:14

Sid Mohasseb, the Entrepreneur Philosopher is a published author, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, public speaker, and thought provoker. Sid shares his thoughts on the Five Pillars of organizational effectiveness and how business leaders thrive as they transition from a profit-to-reason mindset. Along the way we discuss – not IKEA (4:13), t…

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718: From a $3,000 investment into nearly $1 billion in lifetime sales (with Brian Gottlieb) 38:40

21d ago38:40

38:40

Welcome to an interview with the author of Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams, Brian Gottlieb. In his book, Brian shares his straightforward business ideology of having a clear strategy, inspiring teams, providing best-in-class training, using metrics for empowerment, and executing with c…

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The State of Biomedical Research (with Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA, President of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation) 39:37

24d ago39:37

39:37

Dr. Claire Pomeroy is a distinguished physician, educator, and advocate for healthcare reform. With an undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Pomeroy has served on the medical faculties of the University of Kentucky, the University of Minnesota, and UC Davis, where she became…

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717: How to Lead Bigger (with Former CEO of AT&T Business, Anne Chow) 50:41

23d ago50:41

50:41

Welcome to an interview with the author of Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion, Anne Chow. In her book, Anne shows us how we can all learn to leverage inclusion far beyond DEI to elevate our work, workforce, and workplace. Lead Bigger offers a no-nonsense approach to leading outside of traditional parameters that challenges us all to…

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5x Performance via EA+AI 34:35

26d ago34:35

34:35

Hoyin Cheung, Founder of Remo.co, an immersive webinar platform, and Founder of Hermessi, an Executive Assistant service enhanced by AI, speaks to the power and dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Along the way we discuss – Stem Cell research to AI interest (1:09), VC Funding (2:49), ChatGPT (16:10), AI Sludge (17:54), and hacked by Social Media (2…

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716: Democratizing Learning Using AI and Leadership With AI (with Marshall Goldsmith) 51:11

28d ago51:11

51:11

Welcome to an interview with Marshall Goldsmith, a world-renowned executive coach and leadership thinker. In this episode, Marshall offers invaluable advice for aspiring leaders and coaches, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an adult-to-adult relationship in coaching scenarios. His focus on measurable results has made him a trusted advisor …

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715: Religion, politics, culture etc. (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 15:13

1M ago15:13

15:13

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss religion, politics, culture, etc. When interviewing with a partner or associate from a different culture, it is very easy to say something which can offend a person. Our very own clients have said seemly innocent things only to have it blow up in their…

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#156 - Demand generation and other fake B2B tactics with Dale Harrison, Marketing Consultant 1:19:38

1M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

In this special extended episode of the FINITE Podcast, we hear from Dale Harrison, a renowned marketing consultant and LinkedIn thought leader. Dale has built a significant LinkedIn following by grounding marketing in academia and finance, and by examining how marketing can effectively influence and create meaningful associations between brands an…

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CONEtrolled: Reclaim Your Freedom 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

Nava Israel is a Doctor of Epidemiology, social innovator, keynote speaker, and award-winning author. Dr. Israel explains why/how CONES enslave us and prevent personal optimization. Along the way we discuss – CONE defined (5:10), Rep/Dem Cones (10:40), Core Certainties (14:10), Forgiveness (26:15), Maslow & Dr. Israel’s CONE (34:00) and solutions (…

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714: Do not read your interviewer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 9:06

1M ago9:06

9:06

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss about the typical errors candidates make in trying to read too much into the behavior of interviewers: quiet, asking questions, rude, etc. One thing we always caution candidates is to be wary of assuming the friendly person likes them or that the unfri…

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714: Math for English Majors (with Ben Orlin) 41:32

1M ago41:32

41:32

Welcome to an interview with Ben Orlin, a math teacher turned full-time writer who's on a mission to make mathematics engaging and accessible to all and the author of the book Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language. In this episode, Ben offers insights into his teaching and writing journey, the challenges in teaching math, …

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Blockchain: From Italy to Bali 40:35

1M ago40:35

40:35

Roberto (RCX) Capodieci, serial entrepreneur and blockchain expert shares his experience on the powers of decentralization and innovation. Along the way we discuss – Tom Cruise (1:45), cold-calling Japan (11:50), hacking BitTorrent (14:50), NFT’s (30:35), and Blockchain Zoo (34:15). Checkout RCX at this his website Roberto RCX Capodieci. His new bo…

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Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

Zack discusses his journey from growing up in Lebanon to being the new President of Red Roof with various stops in between. He shares his personal mantra of 'people first' and his advice to his younger self to "trust in your path." Zack also talks about taking risks, curiosity, leadership, and the importance of attending industry conferences.…

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713: Please elaborate on a weakness, sample answer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 12:43

1M ago12:43

12:43

In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …

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712: Why are you interested in this office, sample answer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 11:46

1M ago11:46

11:46

In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …

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#155 - The Perfect B2B MarTech Stack with Philippe Ruttens, CMO at Tyk 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

In need of a new tool? How do you know if your current ones are working? Do you have too many tools and need to get rid of some? This episode with Philippe Ruttens, CMO at Tyk, gives a full rundown on MarTech. You’ll learn: A bare bones MarTech stack every marketer needs How MarTech stacks change as you scale How to decide whether certain tools are…

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Nobody Likes to Be Sold 44:04

2M ago44:04

44:04

Guitze Messina, Executive Director of HARDI LATAM, author of the Moneycall sales system shares his knowledge on the structure, system, and operations of recurring sales. Along the way we discuss – Cold Calls (11:00), Customer Research (16:50), just 1% more (21:30), being in the “No” business (30:10), and the 80-20 effect (34:40). Checkout Gee @ HAR…

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711: Talk me through your resume, sample answer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 14:37

2M ago14:37

14:37

In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …

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Brian Barker, Executive Director, Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity (AHED), interviewed by Lan Elliott 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

Brian shares advice on finding mentors, cultivating champions, and what it takes to nurture those relationships. He explains how leading with kindness is a key factor in his success and how it can help young people distinguish themselves. Brian also shares what he wishes he had learned earlier, and the advice he would give his younger self.…

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710: Talk about a leadership example, sample answer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …

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Don't Gamble on Your People 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Doug Betts, author, business consultant, and Change Management expert shares his knowledge on entrepreneurship, the wisdom of diversity, and leadership development. Along the way we discuss – entrepreneurship during COVID (5:15), No Nonsense advice (7:25), Whoppi Goldberg (12:45), Diversity Passion (18:12), and Henry the Hoover (23:50). Checkout Do…

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Susan Barry, President & Queen Bee, Hive Marketing, interviewed by Lan Elliott 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

An entrepreneur by nature, Susan delves into how she approaches risk and why her tolerance for risk is getting higher. She shares the story of how she became an expert networker at a young age, and how she creates real connections. Susan explains why problem solving is key to distinguishing oneself, and why we can’t outperform our way to equity.…

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709: Discuss your analytic skills, sample answer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 9:45

2M ago9:45

9:45

In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answer. Most candidates tend to be unprepared for that and we urge you to …

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Opioids in America: A Crisis Without End (with Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, Vice President for Research; Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health San Antonio ... 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

In this episode of INNOVATORS, Dr. Jennifer Potter's talk offers an in-depth analysis of the enduring and deadly opioid crisis in America, exploring the factors that have sustained this epidemic for decades and assessing recent developments in overdose trends to understand their implications for the future. Originally from Canada, Dr. Potter earned…

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708: Building a business and professional brand from the ground up (with 3.4 million followers minister, Dr. Sam Adeyemi) 53:19

2M ago53:19

53:19

Welcome to an interview with Dr. Sam Adeyemi (Ah Day yeh me), a global speaker, strategic leadership expert, minister, and author who has influenced millions of people on success and leadership through radio, television, conferences, and information products for more than 25 years. Atlanta-based Dr. Sam Adeyemi leads leaders. He shifts mindsets to …

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#154 - How to make time for strategy with Juliette Aiken, CMO at Dotdigital 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

If you're finding it challenging to manage marketing tasks, teams, and leadership responsibilities, this episode of the FINITE Podcast is for you. In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of strategy with Juliette Aiken, CMO at Dotdigital. Juliette offers her perspective on what strategy really means, who should be responsible for it, why it…

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Cybersecurity: Tech, People, Process 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

Terry Ziemniak, fractional cybersecurity executive (CISO), shares his knowledge of cyber threat modeling and business risk. Along the way we discuss – managing you Cybersecurity "hygiene" (17:35), the Nigerian Prince scam (23:00), outsourced cybercrime (24:30) and cybersecurity career paths (32:40). Checkout Terry’s operational base at TechCXO. Use…

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707: How Family Ghosts End Up in the Executive Suite (with MIT Professor Deborah Ancona) 48:26

2M ago48:26

48:26

Welcome to an interview with Deborah Ancona, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management. In this episode, we explore "family ghosts," a rarely discussed topic that significantly impacts professional growth, behavior, and attitudes toward work. We discuss how to achieve your greatest potential as a leader b…

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706: How to overcome career frustrations (with New York University’s Dr. Tessa West) 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Welcome to an interview with the author of Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You, Dr. Tessa West. In her book, Dr. Tessa West helps you figure out the real reason you’re unhappy and shows you how to find a new position in which you’ll thrive, whether in a different role, company, or new industry altogether. Dr. Tessa West is Professor of Psy…

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Commit, Combust, Combine 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

James Scouller, Executive Coach and author of the Business Book Trilogy – How to Build Winning Teams: Again and Again, shares his expertise on what you need to know, do, and apply to create effective teams. Along the way we discuss the psychology of teams (3:15), “Seeing through the Fog (15:42), the 7-Principle Action Model (23:35), and steps to ap…

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Jim Burba, Co-Founder, Burba Hayes LLC, Burba Hotel Network (BHN), interviewed by David Kong 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

Jim Burba, well known co-founder of Burba Hotel Network (BHN) and former producer of ALIS, HICAP and other industry investment shows shares his career journey and credits mentors such as Tony Marshall, Bob Hazzard and his partner Bob Hayes for their inspiration and encouragement for co-founding BHN and Burba Hayes. He offers tips from his book ‘Sma…

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705: What is Business Judgement (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics) 10:02

2M ago10:02

10:02

You cannot and will not improve your case skills from practicing case alone. "Case skills" refers to a variety of skills including body language, communication and especially business judgement. Business judgement effectively means your ability to make reasonable guesses/inferences in business situations. That largely comes from being well read. Th…

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