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Leadership and Business

Raymond A. Mason School of Businessmason.wm.edu
William & Mary’s rich history of educating leaders continues at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business where today’s business leaders learn how to tackle tough business challenges. Whether you are an established executive or an emerging professional, the Raymond A. Mason School of Business is committed to providing you with quality education that offers fresh ideas and new professional skills to give you and your organization a competitive advantage. Our weekly podcast highlights the latest and best thinking from corporate executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and thought leaders from around the world. Our guests share the strategies, tactics and keen insights to make you a more effective leader, communicator, and professional. Find us at wmleadership.com.
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Episodes

33 Walter Hickey - Telling Stories Through Numbers

Data Analytics has been one of the most important and fastest-growing sectors of business, and the combination of data analytics and journalism has become increasingly popular as well. Walter Hickey is the Chief Culture Writer for FiveThirtyEight.com, a website that uses data and statistics to talk about the world. In this episode, we discuss how journalists are using data to help us understand the world around us. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and yo...

Mar 29, 201619 min

32 Janice Min - Career Advice for Young Women

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 Corporate Education can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized exec...

Mar 22, 201626 min

31 David Friedman - Building Positive Culture

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 fundamental behaviors and culture that make some organizations great. Learn how the William and Mary Cente...

Mar 15, 201623 min

30 Sharon Wood-Dunn - Diversity in the Workplace

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 inclusion and how companies can succeed in those areas. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corpora...

Mar 08, 201621 min

29 Mary Gentile - Giving Voice to Values

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 arises. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organiz...

Mar 01, 201622 min

28 Hector Guerrero - Past, Present, and Future of Big Data

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 Business. We chat with him today about what Big Data means, how it got started, and why it’s the future....

Feb 23, 201618 min

27 Bob Williams - Leading vs. Managing

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 important to organizations. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and ...

Feb 16, 201616 min

26 Jena Burgess - Millennials and the Workplace

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 the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organization develop your t...

Feb 09, 201619 min

25 Graham Henshaw - Entrepreneurial Thinking

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 William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organization develop your top ta...

Feb 02, 201616 min

24 Pam Suzadail - Online Learning

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 your top talent through customized executive education and professional development programs. Visit us...

Jan 26, 201619 min

23 Cris Wineinger - Leadership in the Non Profit Space

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 Education can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education...

Jan 19, 201621 min

22 Leif Murphy - Leadership in Healthcare

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 William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organization develop your top talent...

Jan 12, 201619 min

21 Christen Barber - Social Media 101

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 social. Learn how the William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisa...

Jan 05, 201623 min

20 Phil Heavilin - New Year, New Job

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 William and Mary Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop ...

Dec 29, 201519 min

19 Taylor Reveley - The Role of the College President

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 Center for Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through cu...

Dec 22, 201522 min

18 Mike Burniston - The HR Environment

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 develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional development program...

Dec 15, 201521 min

17 Inga Carboni – Strategic Networking

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 executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank yo...

Dec 08, 201519 min

16 Ed Coleman - Advice on Leading a Turnaround

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 develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional development programs. Visi...

Dec 01, 201517 min

15 Max Rapp - Open Innovation and Its Benefits to Organizations

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 your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education and professional deve...

Nov 24, 201520 min

14 Mike Savage - Digital Marketing

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 professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

Nov 17, 201521 min

13 Margaret Liptay - Leadership Presence

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 through customised executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadershi...

Nov 10, 201520 min

12 Strauss Zelnick - Evolution of a Leader

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 Corporate Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised execu...

Nov 03, 201519 min

11 Bin Mu - Big Data

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.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

Oct 27, 201518 min

10 Mark Shenkman - Insight from an Entrepreneur

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 education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listeni...

Oct 20, 201518 min

09 John Hyman – The World of Wealth Management

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 development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

Oct 13, 201519 min

08 Maureen Brille – Working with an Executive Recruiter

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 Education can help you and your organisation develop your top talent through customised executive education ...

Oct 06, 201523 min

07 Tim Murray – Communicating Change

Leaders must be skilled at being the face of change. Tim Murray has worked with thousands of employees to take his company Alba to the next level. He’s been the CEO since 2012, and been at Alba since 2007. Listen in to learn how to communicate change. 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.wmleadership.com. Thank you for l...

Sep 29, 201513 min

06 Nicolas Boël – Adapting Your Leadership Style

Nicolas Boël has worked in North America and Europe, and shares with us the difference in leadership styles on the two continents. He runs a family business that was started by his ancestors, and also talks about working with family in this episode. He is the Chairman of the Board of Solvay SA. 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...

Sep 25, 201519 min

05 Dawn Edmiston – Building Your Personal Brand

Dawn Edmiston is a professor of Marketing and knows how important our online reputations are. She discusses how to make sure your online presence is looking its best for future employers, and how to start managing your reputation on the Internet. 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.wmleadership.com . Thank you for liste...

Sep 22, 201518 min

04 Bay McLaughlin – The Life of the American Ex Pat

Bay McLaughlin left the USA to try his luck in the Asian Startup world, and he succeeded. Learn from his experience as he details the cultural changes and challenges of becoming an ex-pat. 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.wmleadership.com . Thank you for listening....

Sep 18, 201521 min
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