CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago Booth believes in life-long career development to help you maintain your professional edge. Through CareerCast, an online, audio recording series, we give alumni and students the chance to hear experts discuss topics such as crafting your story, making an industry or function change, managing employees, taking the entrepreneurial plunge and more. Because these talks are available online, you can access them anytime, anywhere and as often as you want.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We've created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month's topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We've created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month's topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 16, 2011 • 43min
Delivering the Compelling Career Story
How do you achieve your career goals? How to you articulate your value to those you can help you in the short and long term? According to Craig Wortmann, Clinical Faculty at Chicago Booth, CEO of Experience, and author of "What's Your Story" it all comes down to your story. In the next Career Cast, Craig will share his knowledge, wisdom, and practical experience on how to craft a compelling professional story to help you advance in your career and life.
Nov 1, 2011 • 36min
Building Relationships for a Lifetime of Success
Do you ever start a conversation with someone new and in the back of your mind think, "What's in it for me?" You are not alone. Yet, Bob Burg, consultant, speaker, and author of "The Go-Giver" would tell you that your approach is backwards. Give first and there will be lots in it for you – now and for years to come. In the next CareerCast, Bob will share how to develop relationships for a lifetime where your giving is the fuel for career advancement, success, and significance.
Oct 21, 2011 • 30min
"Turning a Career Setback to Your Advantage" with Michelle Tillis Lederman
Why do some people take stumbling blocks and transform them into life-changing breakthroughs? Are they super-human or extraordinary? Michelle Lederman, author of "The 11 Laws of Likability" and founder of Executive Essentials believes that we all have the capacity to turn challenges into significant opportunities. In this CareerCast, Michelle shares her insights, lessons learned and direct experience on how you can turn any career setback to your advantage, too.
Sep 16, 2011 • 30min
Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture That Succeeds with Kevin Willer
Can you imagine what it would like to start at Google in 2000 (it launched in 1998) and be instrumental in the company's advancement? Kevin Willer can. He worked for Google until 2011 when he became a Partner in New World Ventures and President and CEO of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center. In the next CareerCast, Kevin, will share his vision, lessons learned, and insights on how identify and enable high potential entrepreneurs to build the next generation of high-growth companies.
Aug 19, 2011 • 36min
"Influence: The Art of Getting Others to Follow Your Lead" with Terry Bacon
Will influence make you a success? "Not alone, but it's crucial for any leadership role and an enduring career," says Terry Bacon, PhD, founder Lore International Institute, a widely respected executive development firm recently acquired by the Korn/Ferry Institute, coach, and consultant to global businesses in leadership, management, and interpersonal skills. He is also the author of Elements of Influence, Powerful Proposals, What People Want, and The Elements of Power. In the next CareerCast, Terry will share his lessons learned from more than 30 years of leadership experience, multi-faceted perspective, and insights from across the globe.
Jul 15, 2011 • 28min
"Grassroots Social Entrepreneurship" with Desiree Vargas Wrigley
Where do entrepreneurship and helping small-scale donors contribute directly to families rebuilding after disaster? Desiree Vargas Wrigley, CEO and Co-Founder of GiveForward, believes that it begins with one person, a strong vision, and strategic action. In the next CareerCast, Desiree will share your experience, knowledge, and insights about grassroots social entrepreneurship from GiveForward and strategic philanthropy and her work funding innovative programs at the Kauffman Foundation.
Jun 17, 2011 • 31min
"Creating Your Career Advancement Blueprint" with Karim Ismail
Vision without action is a daydream. Action with without vision is a nightmare. Japanese Proverb. "This is absolutely true," says Karim Ismail, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO of Avidium Inc., an international management consulting firm. He is also the author of "Keep ANY Promise: a blueprint for designing your future" which expresses his philosophy that "without goals and a solid plan, very little achievement is possible in the long run." In the next CareerCast, Karim will share his vision, insights, and hard-fought lessons after a near-tragic personal and profession event.
Apr 15, 2011 • 31min
"Onboarding: Succeeding in a New Job Before You Even Start" with Mary Vonnegut
When does a new job actually begin? According to Mary Vonnegut, your new job begins the moment you accept the offer. In the next CareerCast, Mary, Partner of PrimeGenesis and co-author of ONBOARDING: How to Get Your New Employees Up to Speed in Half the Time, will share her insights, proven solutions, and advanced technologies for successfully transitioning into a new role.
Apr 15, 2011 • 34min
"Conducting a Successful Cross-Regional Job Search" with Jeremy Rickman
When does a new job actually begin? According to Mary Vonnegut, your new job begins the moment you accept the offer. In the next CareerCast, Mary, Partner of PrimeGenesis and co-author of ONBOARDING: How to Get Your New Employees Up to Speed in Half the Time, will share her insights, proven solutions, and advanced technologies for successfully transitioning into a new role.
Mar 11, 2011 • 32min
"Using Social Media to Accelerate Your Career" with Michael Margolis
How can social media help you accelerate your career success? According to Michael Margolis, President, Get Storied, "Absolutely. You need to manage your message and reputation live and online." In this CareerCast, Michael will share his knowledge, perspective, and tools to help you accelerate you career progress – a new industry/function, entrepreneurship, or advancing within your current field.
