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
Jul 16, 2020 • 29min
Leading Without Authority
According to Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat Alone and Leading without Authority, leadership no longer demands an office, an official title, or even a physical workplace. So, can an individual lead without authority? Keith would say “yes” and it’s an imperative. You need to unite around a shared mission and care about the success and development of others as much as you care about your own. Regardless of your title, position, or where or how you work, the ability to lead without authority is an essential workplace competency. In this CareerCast, Keith shares how you can turn your colleagues and partners into teammates and truly reboot the way you work with others.
Jun 18, 2020 • 30min
Optimal Outcomes in Challenging Times
Is it possible to create an optimal outcome when you are in the midst of a really challenging time? If you ask, Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler, a leading expert on conflict and organizational psychology, founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, and author of OPTIMAL OUTCOMES: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life, she would tell you absolutely, Yes! In this CareerCast, Jennifer shares her extensive experience (working with global organizations like Intel, Novartis, and KPMG), strategic insights, and practical actions to help you advance in a world of uncertainty, ambiguity, and few things under your control.
May 14, 2020 • 27min
Innovative Trailblazers
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.
Apr 16, 2020 • 20min
Mastering the Politics of Promotion
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.
Mar 19, 2020 • 33min
Indistractable
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.
Feb 20, 2020 • 30min
Succeed as a Serial Entrepreneur
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.
Jan 16, 2020 • 26min
Ask Successfully
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.
Dec 19, 2019 • 17min
Growing Your Influence
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.
Nov 14, 2019 • 26min
Driving Disruptive Innovation
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.
Oct 17, 2019 • 24min
Develop Relationships That Last
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.
