This week marks a huge milestone for the HBR IdeaCast: our 1000th episode! Since the podcast launched in 2006, so much has happened. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to sharing in-depth conversations with expert thinkers on key business, management, and leadership issues. To celebrate, hosts Alison Beard and Curt Nickisch have scoured the archive for te ... Show More
Jul 1
Larry Summers: ‘Smart Businesses Are Going to Maintain Flexibility’
Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and President Emeritus of Harvard University, has seen the ups and downs of the American economy throughout the decades. As leaders today contend with fears of economic downturn, the growth of artificial intelligence, tariffs, i ... Show More
27m 1s
Jun 24
Moms Demand Action Founder on What It Takes to Lead Change
Whether you're a manager trying to move your organization in a new direction, an entrepreneur seeking to fix a consumer pain point, or a non-profit leader working to improve society, it can be hard to turn your and others' passion for a cause into meaningful change. Shannon Watts ... Show More
26m 13s
Jan 2025
The Journey to 200: Business, Life & Authentic Leadership
In this milestone 200th episode of The Business Development Podcast, host Kelly Kennedy takes a step back from the usual format for a deeply personal and reflective conversation with his partner, Shelby Hobbs. Together, they celebrate not just the podcast’s incredible journey, bu ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2024
601: Matt Mullenweg (CEO of Automattic) - Defining Your Creed, Hiring Talented Leaders, & Leading in a Remote World
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of The Learning Leader Community This is Episode #601 with the CEO of Automattic, Matt Mullenweg Notes: What is your creed? I will never stop learning. I won’t just ... Show More
50m 19s
Apr 6
Burnout, Balance, and Building Forums with Justin LaRocque
In Episode 226 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes back serial entrepreneur and CFO-turned-forum-founder Justin LaRocque for a raw and powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a business — and a life worth living. Justin shares the behind-the ... Show More
58m 10s
Nov 2024
501: From Harvard Engineer to Inc. 5000 CEO: David G. Ewing on How to Build a Successful Business
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 501, an interview with the innovative CEO of Motiv, David G. Ewing where we speak about entrepreneurial resilience and customer experience innovation. In this episode, David shares his journey from early struggles during the 2000 tech recessi ... Show More
53m 35s
Apr 30
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Iteration Revealed My True Business Purpose
In Episode 233 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy takes us on a powerful behind-the-scenes journey through the evolution of Capital Business Development. What began as a fractional business development service has, through years of iteration, transformed into a pu ... Show More
30m 45s
Jan 2025
Mastering Tough Conversations: Actionable Tools for Practice Growth | Gene Hammett
Audiologists and practice owners often avoid tough conversations about underperformance or conflict, leading to unresolved issues and workplace tension. Addressing these challenges is key to improving team dynamics, retaining talent, and fostering practice growth. After a decade ... Show More
46m 55s