We hear a lot of dystopian narratives around the rapid advancement of technology in this day and age, but we seldom take a pause to reflect on the good things that come with this evolution. Can today’s technology be leveraged as a force for good? In this episode, we dive into the world of purpose-driven leadership and sustainable innovation as Anthony Taylor ... Show More
Oct 16
Michael Dell Put a Glass Wall Between Himself and His COO. Here's Why It Worked
Nate Bennett has spent twenty years studying the COO role. His book Riding Shotgun: The Role of the COO, co-written with Stephen Miles, is now in its third edition from Stanford Business Books. In this conversation: why the right question is what makes a great CEO and COO pair, n ... Show More
26m 31s
Oct 7
How to Scale a Service Business to 2,500 People | Jim Weiss | Strategy & Leadership Podcast
Jim Weiss built Real Chemistry from one person to 2,500 employees by refusing to do marketing work that didn't move a number the client's CEO cared about. Media impressions were never the measure. Patients on therapy, revenue and stock price were. Jim is the founder and chairman ... Show More
25m 52s
Apr 2021
Harnessing Purpose for Sustainability
In our next episode of the Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World podcast, David Young, our BCG Henderson Institute Fellow researching Sustainable Business Model Innovation, interviews BrightHouse CEO Ashley Grice.Ashley discusses how Purpose helps companies articu ... Show More
14m 9s
Dec 2021
Technology as a force for good
Here’s a bonus episode this week from our friends behind Me, Myself, and AI — a podcast on artificial intelligence and business, and produced by MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group. We partnered with them to help promote their awesome podcast.We hand picked th ... Show More
25m 36s
Jul 2025
BCG Presents: In Her Ellement
What can ancient Greek myths teach us about modern leadership? Kirsten Rulf has spent her career at the intersection of tech, policy, and public service. In this episode, Kirsten shares how she found clarity in moments of uncertainty, why AI presents a major opportunity for the p ... Show More
27m 21s
Nov 2025
Inside the Industrial Reinvention
For today’s energy, resources, and industrial leaders, transformation goes beyond technology. It’s about rethinking how systems connect—from supply chains to operations to the shift in energy systems and infrastructure. ER&I companies are tackling real-world pressures with purpos ... Show More
28 m