Everyday MBA

NYT bestselling author and award-winning Harvard Business School professor Dr. Ram Charan discusses his new book "Rethinking Competitive Advantage" -- a number one new release on Amazon. Ram is a world-wide expert on business strategy. For years, he has worked with the CEOs of some of the world's most successful companies, including GE, Bank of America, Verizon, Coca-Cola, 3M, Merck...and many more. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Dr. Carol Poore from Arizona State University discusses her book "Strategic Impact," and how to make the most of strategic planning. Analysts estimate that 67% of strategic plans fail. Find out why, and what to do differently in order to make a real impact on your organization. Carol is CEO of Poore & Assoc. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

The real-life "Rocketman" Ky Michaelson talks about "Homemade Astronauts" premiering this week on Discovery+. The TV series follows the journey of three civilian rocket builders and Ky aims to become the first amateur to build and launch a manned space rocket. We talk about the show, the business of space, and his 50 year entrepreneurial journey as a rocketeer. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Varun Talwar, Co-Founder and CEO of Tetrate, discusses the next generation of Cloud computing and how a microservices architecture can be used to build scalable and dynamic business applications. In a typical microservice architecture, the application consists of multiple microservices that communicate over the network, with each service performing a specific business task. One of the biggest benefits you get is that you can have different developers working on different services simultaneously. Listen as we explore the advantages for organizations. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Ash Fontana discusses his book "The AI-First Company," and how to compete and win with Artificial Intelligence. Ash became one of the most recognized startup investors in the world after launching online investing at AngelList. He then became a Managing Director of Zetta, the first investment fund that focused on AI. He has appeared in Fast Company, Bloomberg, Forbes, and CNBC, among others. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Dennis Rebelo discusses his book "Story Like You Mean It" and how to build and use your personal narrative. Dennis is Professor of Technology, Leadership & Management at Roger Williams University. Each of us has a story to share, a mixture of lived experiences—planned and unplanned—that come together and give shape to who we are. Learn how to craft your story and use it to boost your success in work and in life. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Tom Eisenmann from Harvard identifies six reasons why most startups fail and what you can do to avoid them. His new book "Why Startups Fail" provides a better roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Tom is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the faculty co-chair of the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship. He has guided over 1,000 students and alumni on their new ventures—many, to massive success. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Andrew Freedman discusses his book "Thrive"...a number one Amazon best-seller...and ways to build a high performance organizational culture. Regardless of the industry you are in, or the systems that makes your business run, having a high degree of success often comes down to people and how they work together. Listen as we explore how to take organizational culture from a hopeful concept to a real-world advantage. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

New York Times Best-Seller Josh Linkner discusses his new book "Big Little Breakthroughs" and how small everyday innovations drive results. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million, and is the author of a number of books including the New York Times Bestsellers, "Disciplined Dreaming" and "The Road to Reinvention". Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

What is the new normal, and where do we go from here? Bill Jensen discusses his book "The Day Tomorrow Said No," and the future of leadership and the workplace. Bill is globally ranked as a Top 5 thought leader in the future of work. His first book, "Simplicity," was the number 5 Leadership Management book on Amazon in 2000. Since then he's gone on to write several other acclaimed books. Listen for action items you can use today to shape your future. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Captain Keith Colburn discusses the new season of "The Deadliest Catch" premiering this week on Discovery TV and Discovery+. Due to COVID-imposed lockdowns, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game weren't able to conduct their summer crab survey. Meaning this year, Keith and his fellow captains will be fishing blind – making an already challenging season even more difficult. Listen as we explore the implications to the high-stakes crab fishing industry and hear Keith's adventurous entrepreneurial story. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Ben Pring discusses his book "Monster" and how technology rules our jobs, lives, and future. Ben was named as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2020 by Thinkers 50, and he is part of the Labor and Work Life program at Harvard Law School. How can we take back control of technology so it will shape the society we want for ourselves instead of becoming a monster we can no longer tame? Listen as we explore the implications. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Brian Pagano, VP and Chief Catalyst at Axway, discusses why companies should "open everything" and move to an API-first world. This approach helps renew heritage IT infrastructures, extend the reach of data and systems through open API's, and unlock new business opportunities as a result. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Dr. Robin Gaster discusses his book "Behemoth, Amazon Rising" and the power and seduction of Amazon. Robin is a George Washington University scholar and a regular contributor to CEO World and The Globalist. He graduated from Oxford and earned his PhD from UC Berkeley where he won a national award for his work. He worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a Congressional Fellow in the Office of Technology Assessment. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Michelle Seiler Tucker discusses her book "Exit Rich" (a #1 new release on Amazon) and a six step method for selling your business for a huge profit. Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker, a merger and acquisition advisory firm, and an expert in buying, selling, fixing and growing companies. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Margaret Heffernan discusses her book "Uncharted" and how to prepare for the unpredictable challenges ahead in business and in life. Margaret is an award-winning journalist and BBC documentary maker whose TED Talks have been viewed more than twelve million times. You've seen here in places like NPR, CNN, CNBC. Her six previous books include "Willful Blindness," which was named one of the most important business books of the decade by the Financial Times. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Laurie Barkman discusses perspectives and strategies needed to grow and sell your business for big profit. Laurie is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University and the CEO and founder of Small Dot Big, a value acceleration and growth advisory firm working with business owners to maximize company value and return. It's one thing to start a business, but another to grow that business...and yet another to successfully sell your business for a profit. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Kara Goldin discusses her book "Undaunted" and the making of a national brand. Kara is the founder of Hint Water. Fortune named her one of today's most powerful women entrepreneurs. Fast Company called her one of the most creative people in business. She started Hint purely out the necessity as a busy mom (four kids) for healthy flavored water. Now Kara is leading one of America's must successful national brands. Listen for her story and for action items you can use today to build your brand's success. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Oleg Konovalov discusses his book "The Vision Code" and ways to create and execute a compelling vision for your business. Leadership vision is a subject that is often talked, but much more difficult to implement in practical terms. Oleg says that vision is a leadership skill that can be developed as a practical business tool. Listen for three action items. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Adam Bryant discusses the book "The CEO Test" and how to master the challenges that make or break all leaders. After interviewing more than 600 CEOs, Adam has identified seven key reasons why leaders either succeed or fail. Adam is a senior adviser at Columbia University. Prior to that he was a journalist with The New York Times where he interviewed scores of leading executives for his popular Corner Office columns. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Ian Shive discusses "The Last Unknown" now streaming on Discovery+. Ian takes viewers on an incredible journey to Alaska's Aleutian Islands -- one of the most inaccessible, remote and wild places on the planet. We talk about the journey, as well as his entrepreneurial journey as an award-winning author, photographer, and film producer. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Bill Carr discusses the book "Working Backwards" (a #1 new release on Amazon) and insights, secrets and stories from inside Amazon. Bill spent more than 15 years at Amazon as VP of Digital Media and we'll get unprecedented access to the inner workings of one of the most successful companies in modern history. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Suzanne Evans discusses her book "The Way You Do Anything is the Way You Do Everything" and why your business isn't making more money. In less than three years, Suzanne went from being a secretary to running a 7- Figure business. Now she is the founder of the advisory firm DrivenInc.com. Find out how to select the right business and craft a meaningful plan for growth. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

William Bonvillian discusses "Workforce Education – A New Roadmap", a new book from MIT's Task Force on the Work of the Future. Bill is the Director of the MIT Office of Digital Learning and he leads major research projects on workforce education. He argues that we need to train more workers more quickly, and provides a roadmap for how we can rebuild America's working class by transforming workforce education and training. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Olivia Bushe discusses how 2021 should be the year that we win the war on paper. Olivia is CEO of FlowForma, an innovative provider of process automation and no-code solutions. Organizations everywhere are looking to find new ways of working in order to embrace remote work and deal with the disruption in business-as-usual. But that's hard to do with paper-based processes. Listen as we explore using no-code solutions to eliminate the inefficiencies of paper and automate key business processes. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Jim Hemerling discusses the book "Beyond Great" and strategies for thriving in an era of social tension, economic nationalism, and technological revolution. The book is an Amazon #1 new release. Jim is senior partner at Boston Consulting and a leader in the firm's People and Organization and Transformation Practices. Listen as we take an incisive look at the disruptive forces transforming globalization today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Michael Landers discusses his book "Present Company" and ways to cultivate a culture of presence in life and work. Michael is founder and president of Culture Crossing, global consulting company dedicated to finding innovative solutions for groups and individuals working in the multicultural marketplace. Over the past twenty years, Michael has worked with leading organizations to build essential skills in arenas such as global leadership, cross-cultural communication, and cultural diversity and inclusion. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Michael Schrage discusses his book Recommendation Engines and how companies like Amazon and Netflix recommend content based on our past viewing. Michael is with the MIT Sloan School of Management's Initiative on the Digital Economy. His book is part of the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series. Listen as we explore both the benefits and the dangers of these AI-fueled systems and their influence on consumers and companies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Nick Jankel discusses his book "Now Lead The Change," and ways to repurpose your career, future-proof your organization, and regenerate our crisis-hit world by mastering transformational change. Nick has worked with brands we know like Google, Nike, and Wal-Mart, and has lectured at Yale, Oxford, and the London Business School. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Elaine Culotti talks with Kevin Craine about season two of Undercover Billionaire on Discovery TV. Elaine and her co-star entrepreneurs are given the assignment to build a million dollar business in 90 days, under an assumed name, in a city they've never been to, with only a $100 in cash. And...the season was shot in early 2020 just as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging. What happens? You don't want to miss this interview. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

David Morgan discusses his book "The Silver Manifesto" and financial investing strategies using precious metals and cryptocurrencies. David is a macroeconomist and the founder of The Morgan Report, a publication and podcast designed to teach people how to build and secure wealth. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Brian Rue, Founder and CEO at Rollbar, discusses continuous code improvement. Brian envisions a world where software is easy to understand, bugs are easy to reproduce and fix, and software can fix itself. Explore how building software can indeed be "quick and painless"....and how quicker release cycles bring the ability to be more creative and profitable. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Kristen Cox discusses the book "Stop Decorating The Fish" and ways to determine which problems to ignore and which problems really matter. Listen for advice on how to identify the right problem, set an appropriate objective to solve it, and avoid seductive solutions that won't make any impact. Host Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Thomas Charlton, CEO of Goliath Technologies, discusses alternatives to venture capital funding. Thomas has been a CEO of five venture-backed technology companies, but chose to forego VC for his latest venture, Goliath Technologies. He talks about some techniques to take-off without venture capital and we explore the advantages and disadvantages of outside funding. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Martin Lindstrom discusses his book "The Ministry of Common Sense" and how to eliminate bureaucratic red tape and corporate B.S. Martin is the author of seven New York Times best-selling books. His book "Brand Sense" was acclaimed by The Wall Street Journal as "one of the five best marketing books ever published." Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Steve Cakebread discusses "The IPO Playbook" and how to your company public. Steve brought Salesforce, Pandora, and Yext public, and is an expert in preparing companies for their IPOs. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Jawad Ahsan discusses his book "What They Didn't Tell Me" and how to be a resilient leader and build teams you can trust. In these changing and challenging times, it is important to be resilient as a leader and as an organization....and have teams that are resilient and engaged. How can you be a more resilient leader...and how can you build qualities in your teams that help them be resilient? Find out, and listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Jeff Schwartz, founding partner of Deloitte Consulting's Future of Work practice, discusses his book "Work Disrupted" and the accelerated future of work. Jeff warns us that the pace of disruption is only accelerating - 2025 is the new 2030. What can you do to survive, and thrive, in the new norm? Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Special Episode - Excerpts from interviews over the past year with members of our knowledge leader circle. Thank you everyone for listening in 2020. It's been a challenging year, but I hope we've done our part, in some small way, to making it more bearable, informative...and perhaps inspirational. Thank you for supporting the show, and stay tuned for more great interviews and content in the coming year. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Kevin Shulman discusses his book "Goal-Setting Boot Camp" and steps to take to make and meet your goals in 2021. Kevin is President of Shulman and Associates, a Sandler sales training firm. He works with sales people, executives and entrepreneurs to grow and achieve not only their business goals, but also their personal dreams and visions. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Deanna Mulligan discusses her book "Hire Purpose" and how smart companies can close the skills gap. One of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Business," Deanna is the Fortune 500 CEO of Guardian Life Insurance, one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States. She is a member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Yuri Kruman, Chief Human Resources officer at HR, Talent and Systems, discusses the rapidly changing landscape of employee recruitment and hiring. We discuss his book "What Millennials Really Want From Work and Life" as well as his upcoming book "Be Your Own Commander-In-Chief." Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

David Royce, founder and chairman of Aptive Environmental, discusses management and mentorship in the era of remote work. According to workplace experts, managers not used to working in a remote work scenario more likely to neglect the career development of their remote staff – inadvertently or not – failing to mentor, groom and promote them. Listen for advice for executives and business owners looking to reframe their employee and business strategies in these challenging times. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Terri Jacke discusses her book "Is This A Lousy Job or Is It Me," and ways to achieve meaningful success at your work. A lot of people simply work everyday without realizing their full potential. Listen for ways to create a positive career change. Terri is the founder and president of the Inspired Training Institute. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

John Rossman discuss his book "Think Like Amazon." John is a Former Amazon executive and has first-hand insider perspective on how to become a digital leader. What led Amazon to become one of the world's most successful companies? ...And how can you do it too? Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine

Arif Harbott and Cuan Mulligan discuss their book "The Hero Transformation Playbook" and ways to deliver successful large-scale change. During these times of dramatic workplace and economic disruption, the ability to effectively manage and deliver innovative change is more important than ever. Listen as we discuss a framework to follow that can help ensure your success. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Jennifer Trainor-McDermott, CEO of CEFALY Technology, discusses women in technology leadership, her mission to solve the persistent problem of migraine headaches through advanced therapeutic technology, and how -- as one of the only female CEOs in tech -- she transitioned the company from the nutritional health market to the budding technology healthcare space. Listen or three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg News, discusses his book "The Wake-Up Call: How the Pandemic has Exposed the Weakness of the West," a #1 new release on Amazon. John oversees editorial content across all Bloomberg platforms, including its news, magazines, television, radio and digital properties, as well as its research services including Bloomberg Intelligence. Prior to joining Bloomberg John was Editor-in-Chief of The Economist. He is the co-author of six books, most recently "The Fourth Revolution: The Global Race to Reinvent the State." In 2010, John was named Editors' Editor by the British Society of Magazine Editors. He is a trustee of the British Museum. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Jomaree Pinkard, CEO and co-founder of Hella Cocktail Company, discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, the impact of COVID-19, and...cocktails. Hella is a cocktail supply company focused on upscale mixers, bitters and cocktail kits. Prior to co-founding Hella, Jomaree worked with the NFL in the Player Engagement Department. He earned his MBA at the Warton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

Tom Goodell discusses his book "The Four Fields of Leadership" and how people and organizations can thrive In a hyperconnected world. Tom is President and Founder of Linden Leadership, a management consulting firm focused on helping organizations develop sustainable high-performance cultures. The landscape of leadership has changed significantly. Listen as we explore the disruption and what it means for leaders today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?