Professor and author of Higher Ground Alison Taylor joins hosts Patty and Jessica to talk about how businesses and leaders can do better. Business has always been a minefield for ethics and nothing ever seems like it is “enough.” But Taylor has ideas for how leaders can do better and who is leading the pack in this area. Relevant links: Alison Taylor's Web ... Show More
Sep 1
Former Skype Exec: I Nearly Died Mid-Flight, here's The Mistake That Caused It!
Eric Partaker built Skype's early business team into a multi-billion-dollar exit — then had a heart attack at 35,000 feet from years of 80-100 hour weeks. He rebuilt his entire approach to work around one method, and now coaches CEOs on it worldwide.In this episode, Jessica Neal ... Show More
38m 42s
Mar 2022
Environment, social and governance in communications with Alison Taylor, Ethical Systems
Send us Fan MailAlison 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 Sch ... Show More
27m 42s
Feb 2024
When Should Companies Weigh in on Contentious Issues?
In a globally connected and highly politicized world, organizations are increasingly expected to comment on social, political, and environmental issues. But taking a stance doesn't always make business sense and can backfire when employees or consumers see a disconnect between le ... Show More
29m 43s
Feb 2024
How to manage multiple agendas — including your own
Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More
28m 58s