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 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.
Sep 19, 2019 • 28min
Authentic Success
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.
Aug 14, 2019 • 23min
New Principles of Growth and Success
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.
Jul 17, 2019 • 22min
One Skill That Changes Everything
Have you ever faced a problem that seemed unsolvable? Having the ability to see beyond the obvious and create a solution can give you an unbelievable edge in your career and life. Robert McLean is a Senior Advisor at McKinsey and Company, served on the firm's global Director's Committee, and is co-author of Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything. In this CareerCast, Robert shares the wisdom, tactics, and strategies he applies as a trusted advisor, investor in mathematics education and data analytics software, and in his endeavors in social enterprise and conservation to help you excel.
Jun 19, 2019 • 27min
Decisive Intuition
Are you looking for ways to leverage both logic and intuition to make better decisions? Rick Snyder, an international business coach, CEO of Invisible Edge™, and author of Decisive Intuition has helped companies do just that in Europe, Asia, and North America. In this CareerCast, Rick shares his approach, perspective, and strategies to help you leverage intuition for your career, team, and even new venture.
May 15, 2019 • 22min
Someday is Now
Do you ever hear yourself saying, "I'll do this goal someday"? Sam Horn, Founder/CEO of the Intrigue Agency and author of several books, including Someday is Not a Day of the Week, would ask you, "What if someday never happens?" The good news is, there are "hacks" you can do right now to make your life more of what you want it to be. In this CareerCast, Sam offers actionable, practical advice on how to carve out time for what truly matters now, not later.
Apr 19, 2019 • 21min
Superhuman Innovation
Is innovation a part or the core of your current role? Or, do you aspire to create more innovative products and services – now or in the future? Chris Duffey, Head of AI Innovation and Strategy for Adobe and author of Superhuman Innovation, would say that to be a real super star today and for years to come, you will need to understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this CareerCast, Chris shares his research, learnings, and experience how AI can help you and your company innovate and gain competitive advantage in our hypercompetitive world.
Mar 13, 2019 • 22min
Create a Workplace Where People Like to Work
Do you like your workplace? If not, you are not alone and there's hope. According to Randy Grieser, founder and CEO of ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership & Workplace Performance and the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute and co-author of The Culture Question: Create a Workplace Where People Like to Work, you have the power to start making your workplace better. In this CareerCast, Randy shares how to get started. He also provides principles and practical advice, rooted in his experience in change management, to add meaning and a sense of purpose to work, and enrich the lives of those you work with in the process.
