With some high-profile CEOs demanding workers return to the office five days a week, and others touting the benefits of fully remote work, many companies compromised and ended up somewhere in the middle. But that hybrid compromise can often bring the worst of both worlds. Wharton professor Peter Cappelli and senior HR strategist Ranya Nehmeh have looked deep ... 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
Mar 2025
The Remote Work Revolution: Escape the 9-to-5 and Thrive with Michelle Coulson
In Episode 220 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, to explore the rise of remote work and the end of the traditional 9-to-5. Michelle shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a location-indepe ... Show More
57m 59s
Jun 2024
The Innovator's Dilemma - Outmaneuver the Dinosaurs (Edu)
Why do big, established companies struggle when faced with disruption from agile startups? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain: Don't Look Up: How tech advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in cultural norms create opportunities for smaller players. ... Show More
44m 38s
Feb 2025
Fixing the $530B Commuting Crisis with Malcolm Adams
Commuting is broken—and it’s costing North Americans a staggering $530 billion per year in wasted fuel, parking, and vehicle expenses. In this episode, The Business Development Podcast welcomes Malcolm Adams, a former oil and gas executive turned mobility innovator, who is on a m ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2
To Make Better Decisions, Think Like a Venture Capitalist
Venture capital firms notoriously embrace risk and take big swings, hoping that one startup will become a monster hit that pays for many other failed investments. This VC approach scares established companies, but it shouldn’t. Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Ilya ... Show More
24m 44s