Mar 2

4 hard truths about capitalism and climate | Steve Howard

For decades, investor and business leader Steve Howard watched companies pour money and effort into sustainability initiatives ... and still fall short. The problem isn’t a lack of will, he says; it’s that capitalism and climate have been wired to work against each other. He shar ... Show More

18m 8s

Feb 23

The question that saved my company from bankruptcy | Sharon Price John

Everything successful starts with heart — even the most pragmatic business plan, says Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear. She shares how she led a purpose-centered approach to save the beloved teddy bear company from bankruptcy and get it back to global profitability, all by ... Show More

15m 13s

Feb 16

Be Kind: The Most Overlooked Driver of Success | From Think Fast Talk Smart

What if kindness isn’t a soft skill — but a strategic one?In this special episode from Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams talks with management professor Bonnie Hayden Cheng about the business case for kindness. Her research on the “return on kindness” suggests that organ ... Show More

22m 59s

Jan 2022

What makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people | Warren Valdmanis

Businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people, says social impact investor Warren Valdmanis. In this perspective-shifting talk, he breaks down the essential ingredients of a "good" job -- which is more than just the size of a paycheck -- and shares why ... Show More

12m 17s

May 2023

Bonus! 5 Small Business Mentors Reveal What's Working Right Now

Send a textThe rumors are true - the world of entrepreneurship and small business is rapidly changing. And what may have worked in 2016 or even 2020 is no longer as effective. Join the mentors of The CEO Collective for this discussion about what we are currently seeing in the wor ... Show More

45m 57s

May 2022

298. Q&AF: Irrelevant Entrepreneurship Focus, Investment Opportunities & Operating Daily For The Big Picture

In today's episode, Andy answers your questions on what's something that entrepreneurs overvalue as important in business, what you should look out for when investing your money into a company, and the best way to operate day-to-day when working towards your goals.

35m 25s

Aug 2018

Why Traditional Accounting Doesn't Work For The Entrepreneur?

‏In this podcast, Daoud Kakish shares why entrepreneurs should focus first on building profit in their business. He gives practical advice on how to make that a habit.

25m 4s

Apr 2024

The secret ingredient of business success | Pete Stavros

Too often, employees are unmotivated and unhappy, with no real incentive to invest much of anything into their place of work. Investment expert Pete Stavros thinks there's a better way, and he's on a mission to rethink corporate structures to expand who benefits from a thriving c ... Show More

13m 11s

Jul 2021

243. What if entrepreneurship isn't the best option for you

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The painful truth is that not everyone is cut out to be a business owner. Another hard pill to swallow is that people cling to ideas, and concepts they think will get them ahead. I've said it before and I'll say it again, but my fear through all ... Show More

13m 58s

Oct 2023

Why companies should care about their employees' happiness and creating good jobs

We’re in an era where employee fulfillment and purpose are essential, but have management principles caught up? Today’s episode was recorded live at the Fast Company Innovation Festival last week in New York City, with Rachel Korberg, founder and executive director of the Family ... Show More

29m 5s

Nov 2023

The Perfect Balance Between Hiring At The Right Time and Not Waiting too Long to Hire

Exploring the Impact of the $22/Hour Minimum Wage Announcement in CaliforniaStay Informed: The Latest Job Market News and its Relevance for BusinessesThe job market has surged into the spotlight, with recent news of California advocating for a $22/hour minimum wage rate.In our on ... Show More

48m 59s

Dec 2021

There Still Aren’t Enough “Good Jobs”

Companies around the world are struggling to fill open positions, while millions of unemployed people look for work. What's going on? Zeynep Ton, professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, says that organizations need to start offering better jobs. While old-school manageme ... Show More

27m 5s

Jun 2019

Advice for Entrepreneurs from a Leading Venture Capitalist

Scott Kupor, managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, says there's a lot about navigating the venture capital world that entrepreneurs don't understand. Some can't figure out how to get in the door. Others fail to deliver persuasive pitches. Many don't know how the deals and rela ... Show More

24m 21s

What makes a job "good"—and the case for...