CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Leadership can be challenging in the best of times, so what about in an age of uncertainty? Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships at Microsoft, believes that this is the moment to lead with hope, empathy, and a positive perspective, vision, and action. In this CareerCast, Jean-Philippe shares his insights, strategies, and empowering sp...

Change comes in many forms and today it is happening at lightning speed. While change is inevitable, fighting against it or making it your ally is the difference between defeat and victory. Just ask Roger Crawford, who Sports Illustrated named as "One of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world." For him, change is has been a catalyst for many major accomplishment in his c...

Career challenges can come from many places – some expected and others surprising. Sergeant Major Matthew R. Drayton is no exception. He faced more than a few obstacles during his 20+ years in the US Army (16 of those years working with elite Special Operations forces) and in his business experience in government and commercial commerce. His two books, Leading While Black and Succeeding While Blac...

Loneliness is an epidemic across the globe for individuals of different backgrounds, ages, and professions. So what is the answer? For Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen, advisors, corporate consultants, and authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In, the answer is creating genuine belonging. In this CareerCast, Ryan and Steven, share their insights, extensive experi...

How do you advance your career in a world filled with noise, banality, and people hoping to fit in? Roy Sharples, CEO of Unknown Origins, former Managing Director, Global Industry Product Marketing, at Microsoft, and author of CREATIVITY WITHOUT FRONTIERS: How To Make The Invisible Visible By Lighting The Way Into The Future, would tell you to act boldly, bravely, and creatively. In this CareerCas...

Adaptability and agility are considered two of the top skills identified by LinkedIn in 2021 to help organizations grow, stay current, and compete in a business environment of insistent change. According to Marti Konstant, workplace futurist, former technology executive (who has worked in Silicon Valley), and best-selling author of Activate Your Agile Career, "Agile isn't just for tech anymore – i...

Do you sometimes feel that your colleagues don't understand who you are and what are you saying? According to Devora Zack, global keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and author of several books, including, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work, we often work with individuals of different temperaments who can seem as different as the logical cactus and sensitive snowflake. The good news is that can...

Did you know that each offer letter, regardless of the length and formality, could be considered an employment contract? Do you understand the elements and implications of your salary, short and long term incentives, and even the terms and conditions of your leaving the company? Adam J. Greetis, JD and Partner Employee Benefits, Seyfarth Shaw LLP would tell you that it's crucial to manage the term...

Opportunities are often "hidden" without having career advocates to facilitate them. Yet with those meaningful introductions, many career and entrepreneurial "big breaks" occur. The question is how do you create authentic and mutually beneficial relationships where the risk to help you is worth it to the other person. In this CareerCast, Susan McPherson, CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of T...

Are you ready to make a move, or at least want to, and not sure how to bridge from your past to your aspiration? Kimberly B. Cummings, a leading career and leadership development expert, accomplished speaker, and author of Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You'll Love, would emphatically tell you to pivot with your strengths, values, and gifts. In this CareerCast, Kimberly shares h...

Do you know how your personal brand and reputation impact personal and professional opportunities and success? Lida Citroën, CEO and founder of LIDA360, award-winning branding and reputation management expert, and author of CONTROL THE NARRATIVE: The Executive's Guide To Building, Pivoting And Repairing Your Reputation, would tell you that you must actively understand and manage your personal bran...

Do you have a story that persuades others to take action that benefit both of you? Are you currently working to build a narrative that differentiates you in a positive way? According to Dr. Dennis Rebelo, professor, speaker, and creator of the research-based Peak Storytelling model, your story will largely determine whether or not you achieve your goals. In this CareerCast, Dennis shares his insig...

Do you put things off that you know you should get done? As a coach, therapist and author of The Self-Sabotage Behavior Workbook, Dr. Candice Seti would tell you that you are not alone. The vast majority of working professionals procrastinate nearly every day. The cost is significant and yet, you can move past it. In this CareerCast, Candice shares her research-based knowledge, strategies, and ins...

Powerful relationships are the currency of your career and life. Yet where do you start? Shawn Nason, founder & CEO of MOFI, the Nason Group ecosystem, author of Kiss Your Dragons: Radical Relationships, Bold Heartsets, & Changing the World, and host of The Combustion Chronicles podcast, believes you need to look at the relationships that might even scare you and go for them anyway. In the process...

Are you ready for the next disruption? According to Dave Knox, brand marketer, venture investor, startup advisor, and author of Predicting the Turn, even if you are an innovative, creative, disruptive organization today, you could be left in the dust tomorrow. In this CareerCast, David discusses the changing relationship between startups and Fortune 500 companies and how to foresee the future as i...

Depending who you talk to, the world is either filled with loss or overflowing with opportunity. Clearly, there aren't two world. So what is the difference? Nir Bashan, founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset, award winner, Emmy nominee, and author of The Creator Mindset: 92 Tools to Unlock the Secrets to Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability, would tell you that it's focus and perspective. In thi...

There are so many problems these days that emerge on a near daily basis. Yet it is impossible to solve them all. So how do you decide which are the right problems to solve at any moment in time? Kristen Cox, former Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) for the State of Utah, university instructor and fellow at David Eccles School of Business at the University...

Jobs have changed so much in the last decade and transforming at an exponential rate right now. In this age of uncertainty, staying in control of your professional life can feel overwhelmingly challenging. So what does it take to have, and be in control of, a successful and fulfilling career? In this CareerCast, Somi Arian, multi-award-Winning Filmmaker, Tech Philosopher, Entrepreneur, and author...

Adversity seems to be everywhere – from home to work to society. According to strategist, coach and author of the bestselling book, The Empowerment Paradox, Ben Woodward, believe that now is the perfect time to accelerate your growth, advancement, and confidence by turning the challenges in front of you to your advantage. In this CareerCast, Ben brings his insights from repeated experiences with f...

Is it possible to choose the things to in your life and where you focus your energy with so many overlapping and conflicting demands? Gail Golden, Ph. D., licensed psychologist, MBA-holding entrepreneur, and author of Curating Your Life , would say, "Absolutely yes." In this CareerCast, Gail shares how successful C-suite executives master both emotions and the economics, leveraging her approach th...

Do you ever have something you want to say – in a meeting, networking conversation, or even an interview – and your messaging loses its impact? You are not alone and the pressures of today's workplace and job market only add to the stress. Caroline Goyder, advisor to executive leadership, speaker, and author of multiple books including Find Your Voice , knows you can learn to create a compelling m...

Do your options seem to be shrinking? The question is: Do they need to be – even in challenging times? Joshua Spodek PhD MBA, three-time TEDx speaker, #1 bestselling author of  Initiative  and  Leadership Step by Step , successful entrepreneur, and professor and coach of entrepreneurship and leadership at NYU and Columbia Business School, would say an emphatic NO!. Instead, he would tell you that...

According to Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute and #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  Never Eat Alone and Leading without Authority , leadership no longer demands an office, an official title, or even a physical workplace. So, can an individual lead without authority? Keith would say "yes" and it's an imperative. You need to unite around a shared mi...

Is it possible to create an optimal outcome when you are in the midst of a really challenging time? If you ask, Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler, a leading expert on conflict and organizational psychology, founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, and author of  OPTIMAL OUTCOMES: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life , she would tell you absolutely, Yes! In this CareerCast, Je...

In today's world, disruption is everywhere – at times to solve a new problem and other times because an industry or brand requires a big refresh to survive. According to Sean Pillot de Chenecey, brand expert and author of INFLUENCERS & REVOLUTIONARIES: How Innovative Trailblazers, Trends & Catalysts Are Transforming Business , the people who will thrive in this rapidly changing world are the innov...