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June 06, 2023
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Taking a Stand with Your Brand: Genderless Fashion in Africa
An activist and a business owner make a bold fashion statement by standing up for LGBTQ rights.

May 30, 2023
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No Regrets: How to Take Risks in Your Communication, Relationships, and Career
In this podcast episode, Dan Pink shares why we often over-index on risk.

May 24, 2023
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Jennifer Hyman on the Power of Relentless Optimism
The CEO and cofounder of Rent The Runway shares stories from the company’s inception to being one of 30 women who have taken a company public.

May 23, 2023
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“Um, Like, So”: How Filler Words Can Be Effective in Communication
Valerie Fridland explains the meaning we all ascribe to these words and how to use them more effectively in your communication.

May 16, 2023
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Strategy: It’s the Big Bets that Matter
Creating a well-thought-out strategy for your business requires accepting that you can’t control everything.

May 09, 2023
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Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep Connections
Rachel Greenwald shares how to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.

May 01, 2023
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Shantanu Narayen: Generative AI Won’t Replace Human Ingenuity
The Chairman and CEO of Adobe shares his perspective on the future of technology and digital experiences.

April 25, 2023
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Know What You’re Saying: How Communicating Tests Our Understanding
In this episode, Gregory LaBlanc says it’s not about what you know — it’s about how well you can communicate it.

April 25, 2023
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Executive Coaching: From Self-Doubt to Self-Awareness
Taking over his family business led this African entrepreneur to seek out a coach for strategic and emotional support.

April 18, 2023
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Building Habits: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
In this episode, BJ Fogg reveals the secret to building habits that stick.

April 05, 2023
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Quick Thinks: How Others Define Us
In this bonus episode, Brian Lowery discusses his new book, Selfless: The Social Creation of You.

April 04, 2023
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Pivot, Adapt, Grow: Building a Fashion Brand in Kenya
A “warrior for economic growth” describes how the fashion industry can boost African communities’ well-being.

March 28, 2023
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You Need a Manifesto: How to Communicate Your Convictions
In this episode, the d.school’s Charlotte Burgess-Auburn explains the power of crafting your own personal manifesto.

March 21, 2023
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It’s Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others First
In this episode, Nancy Duarte explains why the audience is the real hero of your presentation.

March 17, 2023
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Brian Chesky on Managing Through Crisis and Uncertainty
In this podcast episode, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb discusses how to gain customer loyalty and offers lessons in crisis management.

March 14, 2023
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Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs
In this episode, Seema Yasmin explains what to do when we disagree about our deepest-held beliefs.

March 14, 2023
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Short Takes: Sweet Success — Can You Build an Ice Cream Unicorn in India?
The keys to sweet success for an ice cream business in India? Day-to-day discipline and execution.

March 08, 2023
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Magic Words: Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others
In this episode, Jonah Berger, PhD ’07, shares the secret to persuading others and getting your ideas to catch on.

February 28, 2023
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Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity
In this episode, Professor Adina Sterling discusses how we can foster more diversity for healthier social networks and stronger high-performing teams.

February 23, 2023
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Cynt Marshall: Workplace Culture as a Measure of Success
In this View From The Top episode, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks shares why it takes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture to get things done.

February 21, 2023
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Short Takes: From Farms to Forks
For this entrepreneur, moving from Kenyan farms to forks can be a delicious — and profitable — journey.

February 15, 2023
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Three Guiding Principles for Successful Communication
In this episode, Matt Abrahams shares top takeaways from 75 episodes and answers listeners’ questions.

February 09, 2023
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Tristan Walker, MBA ’10,“Values Are Universal”
The founder and CEO of Walker & Company shares lessons from the most challenging, and most rewarding, years of his career.

February 08, 2023
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Quick Thinks: AI Has Entered the Chat — a “Conversation” with ChatGPT
In this podcast episode, Matt Abrahams interviews an algorithm.










