Hear this story based on real events at J.C. Penney. A discussion with contributor Jill Avery and editor Andy O'Connell follows.
Oct 7
The Trouble with Tech Companies (and Their Strategies)
Cory Doctorow, author and digital rights advocate, argues that big tech companies from Facebook to Google and beyond have evolved - or devolved - in a disappointing way. He says that many large tech companies begin with a good product, but that over time they prioritize first bus ... Show More
26m 30s
Sep 30
How to Lead with Courage in Chaotic Times
Courage involves taking bold action despite uncertainty and fear. In a volatile business environment, it's hard to be brave. But Ranjay Gulati, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that there are strategies any of us can use to get improve our ability to make smart bets o ... Show More
32m 9s
Sep 23
Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
As a leader, psychology is fundamental to your success - whether that means understanding consumer behavior, team dynamics, or even your own biases and blind spots. Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that an important phenomena to understand is that of common knowledge and its ... Show More
27m 29s
Feb 2019
How To Make It In America | Complex Conversations With Garyvee, Drama, Biggs & Karen Civil
Super fired up about this talk I did at ComplexCon with Karen Civil, Chris "Drama" Pfaff, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke diving deep into what it takes to succeed in today's entrepreneurial landscape
22m 47s
Mar 2022
260. Andy & DJ CTI: Eric Greitens Accusations, Lia Thomas Compared To Jackie Robinson & Biden's New World Order
In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Eric Greiten's ex-wife's accusation that he physically abused her and their children, NBC's op-ed comparing Lia Thomas To Jackie Robinson, and Joe Biden's comment about the implementation of a “New World Order.”
49m 34s
Jul 2023
Master the Art of Business Narrative
Mark Schaefer and Ketih Jennings reveal the difference between story and narrative as it relates to business strategy. In this wide-ranging discussion, they unpack the role of narrative in branding and corporate influence, Eastern versus Western storytelling style, and more. This ... Show More
53m 12s
Aug 2022
358. Andy, Dan Hollaway & DJ CTI: "I Tried Attacking The FBI," CDC Eases Restrictions & FBI Raided Mar-A-Lago For Nuclear Weapon Documents
In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by one of the Drinkin Bros podcast hosts and entrepreneur Dan Hollaway. They discuss the armed man who was shot after targeting the FBI Ohio office, the CDC easing the Covid-19 restrictions, and new documents that revealed th ... Show More
1h 56m
Jun 2024
Episode 468: Andy Nowicki on America's Post-Cold War Demons
Andy Nowicki returns to the show to discuss his e-book HAVOC: The Post-Cold War Demon That Has Ravaged the West.
Andy is a writer and author of several books including The Columbine Pilgrim, Meta #Pizzagate, and Conspiracy, Compliance Control and Defiance. His substack page is he ... Show More
1h 41m