CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

In today’s world, disruption is everywhere – at times to solve a new problem and other times because an industry or brand requires a big refresh to survive. According to Sean Pillot de Chenecey, brand expert and author of INFLUENCERS & REVOLUTIONARIES: How Innovative Trailblazers, Trends & Catalysts Are Transforming Business, the people who will thrive in this rapidly changing world are the innovators. These innovators can come from many backgrounds, industries, and fields – including yours. In this CareerCast, Sean shares his insights from his marketing consultancy, ethnographic activity, and trend research around the world to help you and your company innovate and disrupt profitably in today’s world.

Have you ever been told you are up for a promotion and it didn’t happen? According to Bonnie Marcus, sales and management executive, Forbes and Business Insider contributor, and author of The Politics of Promotion, this is an unfortunate and common occurrence. Yet there with knowledge, a strategy, and a plan you can give yourself an edge.  In this CareerCast, Bonnie shares lessons learned from her decades of experience in startups, global companies, as well as her executive coaching with individuals on how to master the politics of promotion.

Do you lose your focus and attention with each ping or ring from your device? Does this cause you to less efficient and effective that you would like? According to author, educator, and entrepreneur, Nir Eyal, you are not alone. He believes that this is not a new problem and goes way beyond your gadgets. It stems from our innate desire for escape. In this CareerCast, Nir shares his findings, insights, and strategies from over a decade of research and his own very personal struggle to show you how to have greater control over your attention and your life.

Do you think that if you don’t succeed in your first startup, it’s unlikely you ever will? This is actually a myth. In fact, some people believe serial entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed, in part, because they build and exhibit persistence, tenacity, and resilience. Steve Kahan, serial entrepreneur himself and author of Be a Startup Superstar, would absolutely agree. He has successfully helped to grow seven startup companies from early-stage development to going public or being sold, resulting in more than $3.5 billion in shareholder value. In this CareerCast, Steve shares his experience, insights, and guidance on how you can succeed as a serial entrepreneur.

In today’s world, do you think that you have to do everything on your own? Or, when you do ask for advice, support, or a referral, do you receive no response at all? Dr. Wayne Baker, Robert P. Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations, and author of All You Have to Do Is Ask would say that you need to learn how to ask successfully and do it early and often. In this CareerCast, Wayne shares his insights from decades of research and the practical implications, strategies, and tools on how to leverage the power of appreciative requests to open doors, discover answers, and create positive change.

Is it possible to influence others authentically and with integrity? Ron Price, an internationally recognized business advisor, former CEO of a global company, and author of Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact, believes not only can you do it, you must act with authenticity and integrity to succeed today. In this CareerCast, Ron shares lessons learned from his decades of leadership experience, character driven perspective, and insights from across the world.

A lot of companies throw the word “innovation” around, but very few actually know how to do it — or do it well. Doug Hall, the best-selling author of seven books – including Driving Eureka! Problem Solving with Data Driven Methods & the Innovation Engineering System and named one of America’s top innovation experts by Inc. magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Dateline NBC, CNBC, CIO magazine, and the CBC, believes that a data-based approach is key. In this CareerCast, Doug shares a method to operationalize innovation throughout an organization and use it in a way that yields higher profit margins than the competition.

Do you have relationships that are solid while others fell apart for what seems like no real reason at all? Do you first think about what others can do for you and forget about the value you can bring to them? Dr. Cindy McGovern (“Dr. Cindy”) interpersonal communication, leadership, and change management expert and author of Every Job is a Sales Job believes that you can learn to quickly figure out what an individual needs and implement new behaviors to develop relationships that last. In this CareerCast, she shares her insights, perspective, and practical knowledge about developing relationships for now and for life.

The feeling of being burnt-out and exhausted, and of struggling endlessly to find a balance between family, work and other commitments are common. Many caught in this chase to succeed at all costs, lose their passion and sense of purpose for what they are doing and end up feeling like failures. In this CareerCast, authors of You Are Good Enough!, international coach Karl LaRowe and business executive Ravi Vig, share how to create success authentically based on your goals, aspirations, and priorities.

Is it time for you to plan the next stage of your career and how to create growth where you are? Steve Coughran, CFO of an international billion-dollar renewal energy company and author of OUTSIZING: Strategies to Grow Your Business, Profits, and Potential recommends that it is important to create expansion and advancement wherever you are – and there’s no time to wait. In this CareerCast, Steve shares the approaches, strategies, and tough questions he uses each week to help you develop the next opportunity for your company and your career.