Guild Education is an education marketplace that connects employers and universities to provide employees with “education as a benefit.” The Denver-based company is transforming traditional tuition-assistance programs by facilitating direct payment by the employer to the academic institution and by supporting students with coaching and advising. Now CEO and ... Show More
Jul 8
At Booking.com, Innovation Means Constant Failure (Summer Repeat)
During a busy travel season, digital travel platform Booking.com tried a risky experiment that meant changing the site’s landing page. Then CEO Gillian Tans made the decision to lean into the company’s “test everything” culture—even if it meant failure. In this episode from 2019, ... Show More
26m 41s
Jun 24
Ensuring Boston Ballet Stays Relevant
Ming Min Hui, executive director of Boston Ballet, is unique in her field. As a young, Asian American woman with a HBS MBA and a background in finance, she focuses on ensuring the ballet company stays true to its art form and still relevant to its times. Hui had worked for eight ... Show More
30m 59s
Jun 2019
Developing the Workforce of the Future - Manale El Kareh
Manale focuses on the large transformation of Middle East governmental institutions, in particular the defence and education sectors. She also drives A.T. Kearney’s diversity and inclusion initiative for the Middle East, and heads the firm’s sustainability (social, economic and e ... Show More
26m 18s
Sep 2023
The Steps to Getting Promoted in a High-Growth Business | Ep 70
“It's absolutely your responsibility as an employee, as a person of this company, as a representative of this company, to give your boss feedback.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares insights on how to continue to add value and maintain your job in a high-growth company. She emp ... Show More
16m 57s
Apr 2024
Aventus CEO Shawn Mohr discusses the importance of revenue-driven leadership and the future of blockchain technology.
Episode Summary:In this insightful episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, host Anthony Taylor is joined by Shawn Mohr, the dynamic CEO of Aventus, to explore the intricate relationship between leadership, technology adoption, and organizational growth. Sean delves into t ... Show More
20m 12s
Sep 2023
Conversation with Raj Chetty — Driving Upward Economic Mobility
Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who succeeds in the US. We also hear about broader trends re ... Show More
49m 45s