The Perkins Platform

Principal Consultant and best-selling Author, Dr. Janice Z. Gassam Asare joins us to discuss her latest book, Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace: A Guide for Equity and Inclusion and share her experiences since its release. Janice is the founder of BWG Business Solutions, an award-winning DEI consultancy designed to help organizations create cultures built on equity. She has had the opportunit...

Professor and Director of the Endeavor Antiracist & Restorative Leadership Initiative (EARLI) at Teachers College, Columbia University, Dr. Mark Gooden joins us to discuss his book, Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership which provides a comprehensive guide for school leaders who desire to engage their school communities in transformative systemic change. Mark’s research focuses b...

Associate Professor in the Communication, Media and Learning Technologies Design program at Teachers College and the Associate Director of the Media & Social Change Lab (MASCLab), Dr. Ioana Literat joins us to share insight on the younger generation’s online political expression. Her research examines young people’s creative and civic participation in online spaces. Key questions driving her r...

Tune in for one of our new Quarterly Special Segments - The Thing About Food with Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author of the international bestseller, This is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Naidoo joins us to share the details of her upcoming book, Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety. In this...

Science journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture, David McRaney joins us to discuss his latest book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion. David created the blog/book/podcast You Are Not So Smart to get a better understanding of self delusion and motivated reasoning. It became an internationally bestselling book and then podcast, where he continu...

Join us on Wednesday, December 6 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with Jen Franks Ahaghotu, Harvard College graduate and founder and CEO of Disruptive Truth, LLC, as she shares her work and insight on her organization. An educator for 15 years, Jen designed and implemented a multi-million dollar initiative in New York City schools called Learning Partners Program that impacted 250 schools an...

Award-winning journalist and social commentator covering parenting and lifestyle trends, Jennifer Wallace joins us to discuss her latest book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It. Jennifer is the co-founded of the nonprofit The Mattering Movement, which offers free resources for educators and students to help combat the "never enough" messages...

Join us on Monday, November 20 @ 6pm EST for an informative conversation with Josh D. Grossman as he shares his research on discrimination in college student admissions. Josh is a Ph. D. candidate in Computational Social Science at Stanford University’s Department of Management Science & Engineering. Broadly, his research applies tools from data science to issues in public policy and he is par...

President of Financial Insyghts. Researcher of confidence-driven decision making, and Professor, Peter Atwater, joins us to discuss his new book, The Confidence Map: Charting a Path from Chaos to Clarity. In this book, he shares the tools and insights he uses in his work with business leaders, investors, coaches, and public policymakers. When Peter Atwater turned 45, his son said, “Dad you are hal...

Epigenetic coach and executive consultant focused on the intersection of neurobiology, culture and empathy in today’s business world, Rajkumari Neogy joins us to share her expertise on exclusion in the workplace. Possessing a rare blend of scientific prowess and emotion, Neogy believes that passionate self-reflection coupled with dedicated curiosity define true leadership. Specializing in the tech...

Join us on Wednesday, November 1 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with best-selling authors, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris to discuss their book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It, which they spent nearly a decade researching and writing. They have collaborated on research for more than 25 years, and they jointly received the 2004 Ig Nobel Prize (give...

Civil war survivor, globally celebrated speaker, Master Certified Coach and leadership Scholar, Dr. Loubna Noureddin joins us to share her thoughts on leadership coaching and why it sometimes fails. She is the co-founder and CEO of Mind Market, a resource and coaching centre for organizations that choose cultures of brilliance over conflict and chaos.  Her passion for leadership development has po...

Join us on Wednesday, October 18 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with New York Times bestselling author and GuruMaker Inc. executive coach, Harrison Monarth to discuss his book, Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO. Harrison is a leader in the field of developing key leadership competencies, executive presence, effective communication and leadership influence. He has...

Historian and African American Studies professor at the University of California, Davis, Benjamin D. Weber joins us to discuss his latest book, American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration. Benjamin has been recognized for his teaching and multimedia work, including being named the National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the United...

Leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach, Matt Abrahams joins us to share his advice on how to respond to questions you can't answer and discuss his latest book. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, Matt teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective vi...

Licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and corporate trainer, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider joins us to discuss her book Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology (Central Recovery Press, April 2022). Dr. Schneider serves as co-director of Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions. She is a coping skills expert with over 25 years of...

Join us on Wednesday, September 20 @ 6pm EST for an important conversation with Time Management Coach, Anna Dearmon Kornick on how leaders can prioritize what matters to them. Anna is a wife and mom who helps busy professionals and business owners master time management so they can stop feeling overwhelmed and start spending time on what matters most. Anna's book, Time Management Essentials:...

Harvard-trained global learning and organizational development leader, facilitator, and author, Carice Anderson joins us to discuss her new book, Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace (published in October 2022 with Berrett-Koehler Publishers). Carice wants to empower professionals to take ownership of their careers by helping them understand themselv...

Join us on Thursday, September 7 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with Brad Stulberg discussing his new book, Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You. Brad's book is being released on Wednesday, September 6 and we will be the first to hear from him post-release! Brad researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He...

Join us on Wednesday, September 6 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with The Decision Doctor, Constance Dierickx, as she shares the steps on getting “unstuck” when making decisions. Constance is a sought-after advisor to boards and senior executives making the most consequential decisions, including strategic pivots, CEO transitions, conflict, and crisis. She has consulted with dozens of boar...

Leadership development speaker and visionary technology and business executive with deep expertise in security, managing risk, and leading an inclusive culture, Andy Ellis joins us to discuss his new book, 1% Leadership: Master the Small, Daily Improvements that Set Great Leaders Apart. Andy is a graduate of MIT and former US Air Force officer, and served as Akamai’s Chief Security Officer. He is...

Join us on Wednesday, August 23 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation on leadership philosophy with Gretchen Oltman and Vicki Bautista, authors of What's Your Leadership Story?: A School Leader's Guide to Aligning How You Lead with Who You Are. Gretchen Oltman, J.D., Ph. D., is an associate professor of organizational leadership at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She is also an...

Miami-based independent scholar and blogger for Psychology Today, Lawrence R. Samuel joins us to share his thoughts on the psychology of success. Lawrence’s many books include Diversity in the United States: A Cultural History of the Past Century (2023) and the forthcoming Literacy in America: A Cultural History of the Past Century (2024) and The American Teacher: A History (2024). He holds a Ph....

Join us on Wednesday, August 9 @ 6pm EST for an exciting discussion with award-winning author, Joseph Grenny as he shares his work on crucial conversations. Joseph is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including the communication classic, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. His work has been used by nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 and has helped mi...

Catalyst, strategist and coach to C-Suite executives, professionals and entrepreneurs, David Lancefield joins us to share his thoughts and experiences on emotions and leadership. As well as a speaker and facilitator, David hosts the Lancefield on the Line podcast for strategic leaders. He writes for Harvard Business Review and is a contributing editor for Strategy+Business. David is also a guest l...