Authors @ Drucker

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Len Jessup on his book Self Less: Lessons Learned from A Life Devoted to Servant Leadership, in Five Acts. Len Jessup is a distinguished leader in higher education, serving as a two-time university president (Claremont Graduate University; University of Nevada, Las Vegas), two-time business school dean (University of Arizona, Washington State University), an...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Dennis Jaffe on his book Cross Cultures: How Global Families Negotiate Change Across Generations. Dennis Jaffe, currently a Senior Research Fellow at Banyan Global, is a San Francisco-based advisor to families regarding topics like family business, governance, wealth, and philanthropy. He is the author of numerous books on families, such as Borrowed From You...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Allen Weiss on his book "The Brand Benefits Playbook: Why Customers Aren’t Buying What You’re Selling – And What to Do About It". Allen Weiss is an emeritus professor at the University of Southern California. His academic research focuses on decision-making in B2B companies, especially in high-tech markets. For over 30 years, Weiss has helped a var...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Richie Norton on his book "Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping". Richie Norton is an award-winning, bestselling author and entrepreneur known for books like "The Power of Starting Something Stupid" & "Résumés Are Dead & What to Do About It". Recognized as...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff on their book "Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die with No Regrets". Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff are business partners & keynote speakers who help individuals enrich their lives and careers with fulfilling experiences. They share their insights about topics such as mental health, wo...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews David York on his book "The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World". David York is an estate planning attorney, CPA, & Director of the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. With over two decades of experience working with a diverse clientele across the wealth spectrum, York has represented first-ge...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Katherine Howe on her book "Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune". Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling & award-winning historian & novelist. She is the author of several novels for adult & young adult audiences, has edited two volumes of primary sources for Penguin Classics, & is the co-author (with Anderson Co...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Rob Lachenauer on his book "Harvard Business Review: Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise". Rob Lachenauer has been an advisor, business leader, & writer throughout his career. He is the Managing Partner & co-founder of BanyanGlobal, a team of family business advisors that helps clients realiz...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Peter Vogel on his book "Family Office Navigator: Your Guide to Building a Multigenerational Family Office". Peter Vogel is Professor of Family Business & Entrepreneurship at IMD Business School. An expert on family enterprises, he leads IMD’s work in this field as Director of the IMD Global Family Business Center & Debiopharm Chair of Fami...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bernie Jaworski on his book "Creating the Organization of the Future: Building on Drucker and Confucius Foundations". Bernie Jaworski is the Drucker Chair in Management & the Liberal Arts, which is named in honor of Peter Drucker, the founder of modern management & the namesake of the Drucker School. He is also an ISBM & AMA Marketing F...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jay Hughes on his book "The Cycle of the Gift: Family Wealth and Wisdom". James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr., Esq., is the author & co-author of numerous books, including "Family Wealth: Keeping It in the Family", "Family – The Compact Among Generations", & "The Voice of the Rising Generation". He maintains a variety o...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Karen Dillon on her book "How Will You Measure Your Life? Finding Fulfillment Using Lessons From Some of the World’s Greatest Businesses". Karen Dillon is the former editor of Harvard Business Review & a prolific writer whose works include The New York Times bestseller "How Will You Measure Your Life?" (co-authored with Clayton Christ...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviewed Seth Godin on his book "The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams". Seth Godin describes himself as a teacher and someone who does projects. Godin has spent most of his life as a professional writer & has published 20 bestselling books that were translated into nearly 40 languages. In addition, more than 60,000 people have taken his...

On this episode of "Authors @ Drucker", Dave Specht interviews Whitney Johnson on her book "Disrupt Yourself: Master Relentless Change and Speed Up Your Learning Curve". Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors, a leadership development company. She was named a 2021 Top 10 Business Thinker by Thinkers50 & is a globally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, executive coach, &...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Russ Alan Prince & Bob Daugherty on their book "How to Build a High-Performing Single-Family Office: Guidelines for Family Members and Senior Executives". Russ Alan Prince is one of the most published authors on the topic of private wealth. He has completed work on 40 books covering a range of subjects from investor psychology to luxury spendin...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jamie Weiner on his book "The Quest for Legitimacy: How Children of Prominent Families Find Their Unique Place in the World".Jamie Weiner, Psy. D., a psychologist, is co-founder (along with Russ Haworth, a family business adviser) of Quest for Legitimacy, a series of intimate conversations with the rising generation of prominent families from aroun...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Trudy Cathy White on her book "A Quiet Strength: The Life and Legacy of Jeannette M. Cathy". Trudy Cathy White is a native Georgian & the only daughter of Jeannette M. & S. Truett Cathy, the founders of Chick-fil-A, Inc. She began working for the family business at 19, becoming the youngest restaurant operator at the time. Although she just...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Kristin Keffeler on her book "The Myth of the Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth & Creating An Impactful Life". Kristin Keffeler, MSM, MAPP is a thought leader, writer, & speaker at the forefront of a global shift in family wealth advising, known as Wealth 3.0. She is the founder & principal for Illumination360 & the Chief Learn...

In this episode, Dave interviews Tom McCullough on his book "Wealth of Wisdom: Top Practices for Wealthy Families and Their Advisors". Tom McCullough is the Chairman, CEO, & Co-Founder of Northwood Family Office. Northwood, the leading multi-family office in Canada, was established in 2003 to provide integrated & holistic family office services to Canadian families of wealth. He...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Chad Ford on his book "Dangerous Love: Transforming Fear and Conflict at Home, at Work, and in the World". Chad Ford is an associate professor of International Cultural Studies & Director of the McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding at BYU-Hawaii. His emphasis is on intercultural peacebuilding & mediation. He has led peacebuilding wo...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Amy Hart Clyne on her book "Finding Her Voice and Creating a Legacy: Portraits of Pioneering Women Leading Wealthy Families". Amy Hart Clyne has dedicated her career to helping prosperous families fulfill the promise & potential of their legacies. As Chief Knowledge & Learning Officer at Pitcairn, she empowers wealthy families through educa...

In this episode, Dave Specht & Jim Grubman discuss Jim's book, "Strangers in Paradise: How Families Adapt to Wealth Across Generations". Jim Grubman is a Boston-based family advisor who has worked with individuals, couples, and families of wealth for over 30 years. He is the author of "Strangers in Paradise: How Families Adapt to Wealth across Generations" & the co-author (Dennis Jaffe) of...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Professor Mircea Raianu about his book, "Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism." In this interview, we discuss the history & development of one of the world's largest family-controlled businesses. Dave Specht is the author of "The Family Business Whisperer" & creator of The Family Business Masterclass (www.familybusinessmasterclas...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Dennis Jaffe on his book "Borrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises". They discuss Dennis' landmark study of family businesses that have survived generational transitions to reach 100+ years. Dave Specht is the author of The Family Business Whisperer & creator of The Family Business Masterclass (www.fami...