The Perkins Platform

Join us on Wednesday, December 4 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, Elizabeth Klerman to discuss her research on the impact of humans being awake after midnight. Dr. Klerman’s research focuses on applying circadian and sleep research principles to human physiology and pathophysiology. She also uses mathematical analysis and modeling to stu...

On the next episode of The Perkins Platform, I am thrilled to welcome the brilliant sociologist Dr. Jennifer Patrice Sims! A trailblazer in the study of race, identity, and the social constructs that shape our world, Dr. Sims brings an unmatched depth of insight to our discussion. Dr. Sims is the author of three groundbreaking books, including the recently released, The Fallacies of Racism (2024),...

Get ready for an insightful episode of *The Perkins Platform*! Join us as we welcome Professor Collins, a renowned expert in race and ethnic politics, urban policy, and democratic theory. Together with our host, he dives into his groundbreaking research on public participation at school board meetings and tackles a pressing question: are school boards "broken"? Drawing on insights from h...

Join us on Wednesday, October 16 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with passionate advocate for women’s advancement and a key advisor for leaders tackling retention and growth challenges, Deepa Purushothaman. With over 20 years at Deloitte, she became the first Indian-American woman to make partner and led the US Women's Initiative. Her acclaimed debut book, The First, The Few, The Only,...

Senior policy analyst for K-12 Education at the Center for American Progress, Paige Shoemaker DeMio joins us to discuss her recent article about states reducing qualifications of teachers. As a former high school social studies teacher, Paige has a passion for designing inclusive and comprehensive curriculum and creating education policy that will ensure a more equitable education system in the Un...

Research Associate at University of Waterloo, Canada, Maksim Rudnev joins us to share his research on how logical thinking and empathy define wisdom. He is a quantitative social scientist interested in human values, wisdom, and social perception, as well as their development across various cultures and countries. He focuses on understanding the substance of cultural (in)variability and the methods...

High-performance psychologist, author and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance, Dr. Michael Gervais joins us to share his advice for achieving mastery. He has developed a framework for mental skills and practices that help individuals and teams excel under pressure. His clients include Super Bowl champions, Olympians, top athletes, and Fortu...

Professor and Chair of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University’s ILR School and author, Vanessa Bohns joins us to discuss her book, You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and an AB from Brown University. Her research has been published in top academic journals in psychology, management...

Principal Consultant at True Culture Coaching & Consulting based in Northern Virginia, Dr. Shawna M. Gann joins us to share her work on racial ambiguity and multi-racial experiences. She specializes in Organizational Culture and DEI solutions, focusing on inclusive practices and empowering organizations to support authenticity and belonging. Dr. Gann's research and work emphasize creating...

Join us on Wednesday, August 28 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with public philosopher, Jonny Thomson to discuss his latest book, Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas. Jonny runs the social media accounts Mini Philosophy (@philosophyminis), a community of 500,000 across three platforms. He’s a staff writer at Big Think, where he writes about philosophy, theology, psychology, and occa...

Social psychologist who studies our moral minds and how best to bridge political divides, Kurt Gray joins us to discuss his upcoming book, Outraged: Why we Fight about Morality and Politics (Pantheon) and the research related to it. Gray received his PhD from Harvard University, and now directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also leads the Center for...

Join us on Wednesday, August 14 @ 6pm EST for an informative conversation with neuroscientist and physicist, Kelly Clancy to discuss her book, Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World. Kelly has held research positions at MIT, Berkeley, University College London and the AI company DeepMind. Her research focuses on uncovering the principles of intelligence, and she has invented novel b...

Tune in for our Special Segment with Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author of the international bestseller, This is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo. She joins us to discuss the impact of sugars on decision-making, leadership and focus. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first and only hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the US...

Join us on Wednesday, July 31 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with Margot Machol Bisnow to discuss her book, Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams - 99 Stories from Families Who Did. Margot is a writer, wife, and mom from Washington, DC. For the last 10 years, she has spoken to parent groups about raising fearless, creative, confident, resilient entrepreneu...

A bill signed into law recently makes Louisiana the first and only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges. Listen in to my thought-proking conversation with one of the nation's foremost authorities on religion and schools to discuss this decision and share his expertise, Dr. Charles J. Russo, M.Div., J.D., Ed. D.  Dr. Russo is...

Highly successful speaker and trainer, captivating audiences nationwide with his expertise and charisma, Andy Craig joins us to discuss a leader's role in inspiring a team and reducing workplace burnout. With a BA in Speech Communications from the University of Washington, Andy has navigated various industries, ultimately finding his passion in speaking and sales. He began coaching in 2006 an...

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and co-director of the Stanford Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, Dr. Jamie Zeitzer joins us to share the results of his recently released study about individuals that work late into the night. Dr. Zeitzer is a Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and co-directs the Stanford Center for S...

Professor of Psychology at California State University, Long Beach, Dr. May Ling Halim joins us to discuss her research on preschool girls. Dr. Halim completed her MA and PhD in Social Psychology with a Developmental Focus and Quantitative Minor at New York University and her BA in Psychology at Stanford University. Dr. Halim has won numerous awards and grants, such as from the National Science Fo...

Named America’s go-to Leading LGBT+ Expert by The New York Times, ABC News, Yahoo!, and CNN, Dr. Kryss Shane LSW, LMSW (she/her) joins us for an important conversation on how leaders engage in their organizations to build an inclusive LGBT+ workplace. Dr. Kryss serves as the Director of the Social Work Program and Assistant Professor at Thomas University, as well as being a Lecturer at Columbia Un...

Join us on Wednesday, June 18 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with writer-artist, scholar-activist, academic-advocate, Dr. Menah Pratt to discuss her upcoming book, Blackwildgirl: A Writer’s Journey to Take Back her Superpower (April 2024). The book and companion journal, Finding your Superpower explore the challenges of Black girlhood and Black womanhood in America. Dr. Pratt is the Vice P...

Join us on Wednesday, June 12 @ 6pm EST for an informative conversation on overcoming the anchoring effect with Rich Horwath, founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute. In his role, he helps executive leadership teams develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities to set direction, create competitive advantage, and profitably grow their business. He is also the New York Times...

University Business Communication Lecturer and Communication Consultant and Strategist specializing in change management communication from planning to stabilization, Aryca Woodson joins us to discuss her work in strategic communication. She has led and supported transformative change initiatives using strategic storytelling in both nonprofit and global health care sectors. In response to the unre...

Join us on Wednesday, May 29 @ 6pm EST for an important conversation with author and developmental psychologist with two decades experience working with families, Dr. Aliza Pressman, to discuss her New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans. Her book offers a comprehensive framework for nurturing children, emphasizing empathy, communi...

Postdoctoral Fellow at the Injury and Violence Prevention Program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, Sophie L. Kjærvik joins us to discuss her recent article on venting and dealing with anger. She earned a Ph. D. from the School of Communication at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master’s in Psychology from the University of Oslo, Norway. Her research foc...

Bestselling author, top-rated leadership speaker, and unconsultant who believes that individuals have the power to transform companies and cultures through great leadership and applied critical thinking, Bryce G. Hoffman joins us to discuss his position on one of his recent articles about how to overcome the anchoring effect. Bryce is the author of American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save...