William Pesek on his book “Japanization: What the world can learn from Japan’s lost decades”
Release Date: 06/04/2020
Simon Brown on his new co-authored book The Curious Advantage
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Curiosity has profound implications for organizations, leaders and individuals inhabiting today’s digital reality. Pointing to practical tools and case examples, Simon Brown, one of the authors of The Curious Advantage and Chief Learning Officer at Novartis, makes the case for how curiosity can be the greatest driver of value in the new digital economy.
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Shannon Huffman Polson on her book, The Grit Factor
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What does it take for women to succeed in a male-dominated world? As one of the Army's first female attack helicopter pilots, Shannon Huffman Polson shares her own life lessons, as well as the candid stories of several other elite military women, to energize and enlighten current and aspiring leaders everywhere — whether male or female.
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Olivier Onghena on his book 'The Book of Noble Purpose'
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In this podcast Demet Tunc, Council Director at The Conference Board interviews Olivier Onghena on his book 'The Book of Noble Purpose'. Together they explore how bringing noble purpose into our lives, our enterprises, and the society we live in will alter things for the better.
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Kate Lanz on her new book ‘All the Brains in the Business’
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Properly valuing brain gender diversity in the workplace is a competitive advantage. In ‘All the Brains in the Business’ Kate Lanz explores how the brain works and how it impacts the performance of individuals and the teams. Moderated by Demet Tunc, this podcast highlights the importance of knowing about how to enable conditions that create optimal energy flow in the brain.
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Off the Shelf - David Smith and Brad Johnson on their book, Good Guys
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What's missing from gender equality efforts? Men. David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson discuss their important, new book which explores the critical role men can play in promoting gender equality at work
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Off the Shelf - Mauro Guillen on his book, 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything
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The world is drastically changing. So how can businesses prepare for what comes next? In his new book, Wharton Professor Mauro Guillen encourages us to consider the dynamic inter-play between a range of forces that will converge on a single tipping point -- 2030, and offers a guide to help revolutionize the way we think about cataclysmic change and its consequences.
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Off the Shelf - Scott Anthony on his latest book, Eat, Sleep, Innovate
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Join innovation expert and co-author, Scott Anthony, to discuss his latest book, which offers a new guide for using the power of habit to build a culture of innovation.
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Mark Goyder on his new book, Entrusted
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Join Chris Gentle talking to Mark Goyder, founder of Tomorrow’s Company, about his new book Entrusted. In these volatile and uncertain times, the book captures how we can build better stewardship in companies. The discussion offers some fascinating and practical insights on shifting away from extractive capitalism towards a new era of responsible wealth creation from around the globe.
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Mark Cushing on his new book, Pet Nation
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Mark Cushing, founder and CEO of the Animal Policy Group, talks with our Marketing Institute Leader, JP Kuehlwein, about his new book, which reveals how pets – and their owners – are transforming the American culture, economy and nation.
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Ken Rusk on his latest book, Blue Collar Cash
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Ken Rusk, ‘Million Dollar Ditch Digger’ and author of "Blue Collar Cash”, joins Marketing Institute Leader, JP Kuehlwein, to discuss his latest book, which demonstrates that blue-collar trades can be a source of pride and that you can find your version of happiness by pursuing a hands-on craft. The economy is in desperate need of skilled tradespeople and those who are willing to work hard can make good money. Learn how to achieve your dreams, regardless of your educational background or past.
info_outlineAs a result of measures taken nearly everywhere to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is facing a major economic contraction. According to Conference Board estimates, global GDP growth will be -4.8 percent in 2020. To counter the shock, governments are laying down large-scale fiscal programs which will substantially increase public debt. At the same time, central banks are restarting QE programs and, where possible, lowering interest rate. At this stage of the COVID-19 crisis it looks like high debt levels, low interest rates and deflation are here to stay. Is the world economy heading towards a “Japanization” of their economies?