Leadership and Business

Janice Min leads two of the most powerful and prestigious news brand in entertainment media - The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard. She was on the William & Mary campus this past week to speak to professional women and students about careers, business, and being a leader. She sits down with us to share her advice for young women in leadership roles. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corpor...

You may have been a part of some great organizations in your career, and maybe some not-so-great ones. Company culture plays a major role in how great an organization can be, and David Friedman helps companies and organizations build positive company culture. He’s the author of Fundamentally Better: Building a Culture of Success Through Organizational Values , and he chats with us about the fundam...

Workplace diversity is an issue that has been with us for years and as the world becomes more diverse, companies and organizations are embracing diversity in order to succeed. Sharon Wood-Dunn is the owner of S Wood-Wilson Associates, a consulting practice that works with companies and organizations to succeed in human resources and corporate culture. She discusses the state of diversity and inclu...

How do you address ethical issues in the workplace? Mary Gentile is the author of the Giving Voice to Values program, which helps organizations and professionals identify ethical issues in the workplace and hone their ability to voice concern and create change. In this episode, we talk about how leaders can communicate and problem solve using the Giving Voice to Values system when an ethical issue...

Big Data has been the hot topic in business for the past few years. Businesses and organizations are hiring people with experience in data management more than ever, and business schools are adding programs in data and analytics to get ahead of the curve. Dr. Hector Guerrero is a professor of Operations and Information Technology at the College of William and Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Busi...

Successful organizations need both leaders and managers. The skill sets of each of these roles varies greatly, and each one requires a different type of person. Bob Williams has had a long career in leadership positions, and now teaches leadership and management to corporate clients and business students alike. Listen in to learn the characteristics of leaders and managers and why both are importa...

In 10 years, Millennials could make up as much as 75% of the global workforce. They are considerably different from previous generations, so companies and organizations that hire Millennials have to learn how to adapt. Jena Burgess is CEO and Founder of Coach Jena B. and she works with Millennials, companies, and universities on Millennial impact and how they will change the workplace. Learn how t...

More companies and organizations seek employees and leaders who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Graham Henshaw is the Executive Director of the Alan B. Miller Entrepreneurship Center at the College of William and Mary. He helps students, professionals and organizations understand and embrace entrepreneurial thinking, and today on the podcast he’ll discuss why you need to as well. Learn how the Wi...

Higher Ed is being changed by technology - many business schools are offering fully online MBA programs. Pam Suzadail is the Director of the Online MBA Program at William and Mary’s Mason School of Business, and today she chats with us to discuss online learning and it’s future in education. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organization develop yo...

Most professionals spend some time in the nonprofit space during their careers, fundraising for organizations or helping to manage them. Cris Wineinger has been helping nonprofits function at a high level for 25 years, and she joins us on the podcast today to discuss the ins and outs of fundraising, and how to lead in the nonprofit space. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Educati...

For many small towns, the local hospital is the heart of the community, being the largest employer in the area. Leif Murphy chose his career because of that small town hospital, and is now Executive Vice President and CFO of LifePoint Health, which operates over 70 hospital campuses in 20 states. He has a unique perspective on leadership that he shares with us in this episode. Learn how the Willia...

Christen Barber is a Strategist with CreateDigital.com. She gives us an introduction to social media and how it can be a viable marketing channel for businesses. Social media is a mystery for many businesses, but the best brands are making it a big part of their overall marketing and sales strategies. Christen helps us unpack this hugely popular sector and uncover some secrets to staying ahead on...

For many people, the New Year brings the start of a new job search or new career challenge. Phil Heavilin has served as a career coach for the past 10 years, and can help you create a strategy for seeking a career in business. Phil is the Director of Career Advising & Education at the Center for Career Management at the College of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Learn how the...

Taylor Reveley is the President of The College of William & Mary. Like the CEO of a company, the president must consider areas such as customers, bottom-line, the media, technology, and more. In this episode, we talk about the leadership and skills needed in order to be a college president, and the challenges and opportunities that college presidents face today. Learn how the William and Mary Cent...

Mike Burniston is senior partner at Mercer, a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and investments. He helps his clients approach and manage their workforce decisions. In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing HR today, how millennials have shifted the conversation, and more. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation...

Dr. Inga Carboni is an expert at networking and managing networks, and teaches others how to successfully manage the networks in their lives. She is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at William & Mary’s Raymond A Mason School of Business. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised execu...

Ed Coleman has led many turnarounds. He’s a member of the Board of Directors at Lexmark International, and has led three companies through significant transformations. He is a former CEO of Unisys, Gateway, and CompuCom. Today Ed Coleman shares advice about how to approach and lead a turnaround. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develo...

Open Innovation helps organizations use internal and external sources to improve and grow. HYVE is an innovation company in Munich Germany that uses an open innovation approach. Max Rapp is Team Lead for Innovation Campaigns in North America at HYVE, and he joins us on the podcast to discuss Open Innovation and more. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and yo...

Mike Savage is Vice President for Marketing Solutions at DirectMail.com. He’s worked with some of the world’s top brands. In this episode, he shares his insights on digital marketing and how it affects customers and businesses. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education and professi...

Margaret Liptay is a certified leadership coach and CEO of MLC Consulting. She works with leaders to help them with “leadership presence,” something she believes is vital to success as a leader. Learn what leadership presence is in this episode, and why it is so important. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent throu...

Strauss Zelnick is founder and CEO of Zenick Media Capital, a company that executes private equity investments in the media and communication industry. He’s been a leader at 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, and more. Listen in to learn how to evolve as a leader, why you have to make tough calls, and what to do if you’re at the start of your career. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Cor...

Data Analytics is a fast-growing area of business. Bin Mu is Chief Data Scientist at MetLife, and he explains data analytics and the need for data scientists in today’s business world. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www....

Mark Shenkman is a highly successful professional in the financial services industry. He’s president, chief investment officer, and director at Shenkman Capital Management. We discuss entrepreneurship and his business philosophy in this episode. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive educ...

John Hyman is CEO of Algonquin Advisors. The company manages the financial portfolios of high net-worth individuals. Listen in to learn more about the wealth management field and the role that investment advisors play. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional deve...

Maureen Brille is the Managing Director of Executive Recruiting at Bay Street Advisors. She’s a self-titled “headhunter” with years of experience in growing businesses and helping people navigate their careers. Listen in to find out why and how you should form a relationship with a recruiting firm and take responsibility for your career. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Educatio...