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Maryann Feldman, Ph.D. & Martin Kenney, Ph.D. - Authors of Private Equity and the Demise of the Local
Jan 21, 2026
44m 55s
Alison Fragale, Ph.D. - Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
May 5, 2025
48m 28s
Spencer Harrison, Ph.D. – INSEAD Professor
Aug 6, 2024
53m 59s
Richard Reeves - President of the American Institute for Boys and Men
Jul 22, 2024
46m 32s
Lauren Rivera, Ph.D. – Northwestern University Professor
Jan 16, 2024
1h 02m 05s
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| 1/21/26 | ![]() Maryann Feldman, Ph.D. & Martin Kenney, Ph.D. - Authors of Private Equity and the Demise of the Local | This episode features a conversation with Maryann Feldman and Martin Kenney, leading scholars on innovation, finance, and regional economic development, and co-authors of Private Equity and the Demise of the Local. Maryann is the Watts Professor of Public Policy and Management at Arizona State University and Research Director at the Global Center for Technology Transfer. Martin is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor at the University of California, Davis, and Senior Project Co-Director at the Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy.Together, Maryann and Martin discuss how private equity has evolved from a restructuring tool into a dominant ownership model shaping industries from manufacturing and healthcare to housing, childcare, and local media. They explore the mechanisms behind financialized ownership, the consequences for workers and communities, and why place-based ownership matters. The conversation also highlights emerging alternatives and what it will take to rebuild durable, locally rooted economies. | 44m 55s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 | ![]() Alison Fragale, Ph.D. - Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School | This episode features a conversation with Alison Fragale, Ph.D., Professor at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and author of the national bestseller Likeable Badass—a compelling exploration of the science behind gender bias and stereotypes, and how to change them. Beyond the book, we discuss how individuals can shape how they’re perceived, how leaders can create environments that bring out the best in others, and how we can nurture these skills in the next generation of leaders. | 48m 28s | ||||||
| 8/6/24 | ![]() Spencer Harrison, Ph.D. – INSEAD Professor | This episode features a conversation with Spencer Harrison, Ph.D. – Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. He is a world expert on creativity, coordination, and connection in organizations. We discuss his recent research on creativity and best practices for unlocking creativity in organizations. | 53m 59s | ||||||
| 7/22/24 | ![]() Richard Reeves - President of the American Institute for Boys and Men | Richard Reeves - President of the American Institute for Boys and Men This episode features a conversation with Richard Reeves – President of the American Institute for Boys and Men. Richard is a world expert on the challenges facing boys and men in Western societies and founded the American Institute of Boys and Men to raise awareness and advocate for effective solutions. His 2022 book “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It” was named a book of the year by both The Economist and The New Yorker. We discuss the role of cultural entrepreneurship in crafting new narratives for boys and men, implications for business, and the work of The Kalamazoo Promise to support the success of boys. | 46m 32s | ||||||
| 1/16/24 | ![]() Lauren Rivera, Ph.D. – Northwestern University Professor | This episode features a conversation with Lauren Rivera, Ph.D. – Professor of Management & Organizations at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She is a world expert on how evaluations of merit in hiring and employment create social inequality. We discuss her research and recent book Pedigree: How elite students get elite jobs. | 1h 02m 05s | ||||||
| 12/14/23 | ![]() Wendy Smith, Ph.D. - University of Delaware Professor | This episode features a conversation with Wendy Smith, Ph.D. - the Dana J. Johnson professor of management and faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware. Dr. Smith is a world expert on how leaders navigate strategic paradoxes that involve contradictory, yet interdependent demands. We discuss her recent book: Both/ And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve your Toughest Problems. | 53m 09s | ||||||
| 12/7/23 | ![]() Hal Hershfield, Ph.D. – UCLA Professor | Hal Hershfield, Ph.D. - UCLA ProfessorThis episode features a conversation with Hal Hershfield, Ph.D. - Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. Hal is a world's expert on decision-making and how projections of the future impact behavior. We discuss his research and recent book Your Future Self: How to make tomorrow a better today. I hope you enjoy our conversation. | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 11/16/23 | ![]() Sue Ashford, Ph.D. – University of Michigan Professor | Sue Ashford, Ph.D. – University of Michigan Professor This episode features a conversation with Sue Ashford, Ph.D. – the Michael and Susan Jandernoa Professor in the Management and Organizations group at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She is a world expert on leadership and leadership development. We discuss her recent book: The Power of Flexing: How to Use Small Daily Experiments to Create Big Life-Changing Growth. | 1h 05m 27s | ||||||
| 11/9/23 | ![]() Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. – University of California, Berkeley Professor | Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. – University of California, Berkley Professor This episode features a conversation with Dacher Keltner, Ph.D - professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center. He is one of the world’s foremost emotion scientists and we discuss his research and recent book Awe: The new science of everyday wonder and how it can transform your life. | 48m 57s | ||||||
| 11/2/23 | ![]() Christopher Marquis, Ph.D. – University of Cambridge Professor | Chris Marquis, Ph.D. – University of Cambridge Professor This episode features a conversation with Chris Marquis, Ph.D. - Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. Dr. Marquis is a world expert on how organizations achieve a triple-bottom-line impact on environmental, social, and financial performance and is a leading expert on capitalism in China. We discuss his recent book Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of the Chinese Enterprise. | 48m 43s | ||||||
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| 11/10/22 | ![]() Dr. Jim Eckert & Cooper Frost- Professor of Sales at WMU Haworth College of Business & Strategic Acct. Manager at Western Digital | This episode features a conversation with Dr. Jim Eckert - the Robert S. Kaiser Professor of Sales at WMU Haworth College of Business - and Cooper Frost - a Strategic Account Manager at Western Digital. Dr. Eckert joined Western’s business college over 22 years ago and transformed the undergraduate Sales and Marketing program into a nationally recognized and awarded program. Frost was a trail-blazing WMU student majoring in Leadership and Business Strategy & Sales and Business Marketing. He is also former president of SBMA - the Sales and Business Marketing Association. Frost now is a Top-50 seller at Western Digital, a recipient of Young Professional of the Year, and community volunteer in addition to his myriad other pursuits. The conversation touches on the extraordinary undergraduate programs at WMU Haworth, what differentiates the LBS and Sales programs, and how students can transform into top-performing industry professionals. Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmichleadershipcenter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmichleadershipcenter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmichleadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-principled-leadership-and-business-strategy/All Rights belong to The Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy - https://wmich.edu/leadershipcenterRecorded on October 11, 2022 | 46m 52s | ||||||
| 6/17/22 | ![]() Doug DeVos - Current Co-Chair and Former President of Amway | This episode features a conversation with Doug DeVos – Current Co-Chair and Former President of Amway. A globally recognized business and civic leader, Doug currently serves as co-chair of Amway, the world’s largest direct selling company with more than $8 billion in revenue. Doug is well known for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and civic engagement nationally and in West Michigan. Doug recently launched his podcast Believe! to inspire, educate, and share beliefs to help America’s future for the better. We talk with Doug about his motivating purpose and principles, entrepreneurship, and the future of West Michigan. | 36m 47s | ||||||
| 5/24/22 | ![]() Tom Garrett & Justin Murray – Executives in Residence at Sleeping Giant Capital | This episode features a conversation with Tom Garrett and Justin Murray – Executives in Residence at Sleeping Giant Capital. Tom and Justin recently joined Sleeping Giant Capital to search for, acquire, and grow a business in Michigan. Tom Garrett joins Sleeping Giant Capital with 25 years of corporate management experience. Previously he was President of Total Plastics, Inc. Justin Murray joins Sleeping Giant Capital with 14 years of management experience for Fortune 500 companies. Previously, he worked at Stryker where he most managed M&A activities for Stryker’s largest business unit. Tom and Justin share their motivations, learnings, and advice for professionals interested in becoming an owner-operator. Recorded on March 24, 2022 | 40m 10s | ||||||
| 3/14/22 | ![]() Bill Manns & Paula Termuhlen - CEO of Bronson Healthcare, Dean of Homer Stryker School of Medicine | This episode features a conversation with Bill Manns, CEO of Bronson Healthcare and Paula Termuhlen, Dean of WMU Homer Stryker School of Medicine. In this episode, Bill and Paula share how they are navigating the pandemic, the future of healthcare, and lessons for healthcare leaders. | 50m 18s | ||||||
| 1/27/22 | ![]() LBS Acquire - Dr. Doug Lepisto & Dr. Derrick McIver - Co-Directors of The Center for Principled Leadership & Business Strategy | This episode features a conversation with Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver – Co-Directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy at the WMU Haworth College of Business. In this episode, Doug and Derrick discuss the opportunity to acquire a business, the myths surrounding small businesses and acquisition, and how executives can learn to buy businesses through a training course they offer called Acquire. | 36m 22s | ||||||
| 1/21/22 | ![]() Jeb Burns - Chief Investment Officer for the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan | This episode features a conversation with Jeb Burns, the Chief Investment Officer for the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. Jeb is a valued WMU Alum who graduated with a degree in history and political science. Jeb’s manages one of the largest funds in the state of Michigan. He speaks on his path from history major to CIO, the ever changing landscape of financial investments, and the value of teamwork within a successful investment firm. | 51m 50s | ||||||
| 11/23/21 | ![]() Carl Erickson - Founder and Chairman of Atomic Object | This episode features a conversation with Carl Erickson, Founder and Chairman of Atomic Object, a software design and development consultancy company. Atomic’s unique culture fuels the company’s drive to achieve their 100-year goal and deliver value to West Michigan. Carl is the Chairman of the Michigan Capital Network, a Michigan based venture capital network that blends capital funds with angel investments. Also an experienced computer engineer, with a PhD from Michigan State University, Carl speaks on the opportunity for increased diversification, and how his organizations have impacted people from across the state. | 54m 53s | ||||||
| 11/12/21 | ![]() Keith Valentine - President and CEO of SeaSpine | This episode features a conversation with Keith Valentine, President and CEO of Seaspine, a global medical technology company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders. An experienced business executive in the medical technology space, Keith recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Management at the Haworth College of Business. We speak with Keith about practical ways to build culture, drive innovation, and develop people to their top potential. | 48m 28s | ||||||
| 10/26/21 | ![]() Irshad Manji - Founder of Moral Courage College | This episode features a conversation with Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College, which equips companies with a counter-cultural approach to Diversity and Inclusion -- an approach that promotes individuality and innovation over groupthink and grievance. An award-winning professor of leadership at New York University for many years, Irshad now teaches with Oxford University's Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights. Her latest bestseller is Don't Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars.(Fun fact: Chris Rocks calls the book "genius.") We speak with Irshad about practical ways to pursue diversity without division. | 50m 08s | ||||||
| 9/3/21 | ![]() Julie Byrne – President of CSM Group | This episode features a conversation with Julie Byrne – President of CSM Group. CSM is a nationally recognized construction management firm headquartered in Kalamazoo with offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Dickson, Tennessee. Julie became President in February and we explore with her lessons on leadership during a pandemic, trends in the construction management space, and being a woman leader in a male dominated industry. Recorded on August 24, 2021 | 39m 26s | ||||||
| 8/19/21 | ![]() Jonathan Koch – Senior VP and CEO, Global Dental Group, Henry Schein | This episode features a conversation with Jonathan Koch – Senior VP and CEO of the Global Dental Group for Henry Schein. A Fortune 298 company with over $10B in sales, Henry Schein is one of the world's largest distributors of dental supplies and other medical goods. A two-time WMU alum, we speak with Jonathan about his career trajectory, lessons on leadership, and the future of the dental industry. Recorded on July 27, 2021 | 39m 22s | ||||||
| 7/26/21 | ![]() Chris Voss – CEO and Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd | This episode features a conversation with Chris Voss – CEO & Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd. A world renown expert on negotiation, Chris was previously the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His method has been featured on MasterClass and Chris has been a regular commentator on CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR. We speak with Chris about where leaders should start on their journey to become a better negotiator and how to practice and implement negotiation skills. Recorded on July 15, 2021 | 1h 01m 23s | ||||||
| 6/25/21 | ![]() Milind Pant – CEO of Amway | This episode features a conversation with Milind Pant – CEO of Amway. Founded in 1959 and based in Ada Michigan, Amway is a global consumer goods manufacturer and direct selling company. Amway is now one of the largest private companies in the United States. We speak with Milind about how Amway navigated the pandemic, the importance of inclusive entrepreneurship to its success, and his lessons on leadership. Recorded on June 17, 2021 | 38m 31s | ||||||
| 4/8/21 | ![]() Garrick Rochow – President and CEO of Consumers Energy | This episode features a conversation with Garrick Rochow – President and CEO of Consumers Energy. In December 2020, Garrick stepped into the CEO role for Fortune 500 Consumers Energy. A great alumnus of WMU Haworth, we speak with Garrick about his role transition during the pandemic, leadership lessons, the future of energy in the United States, and Consumers Energy competitive positioning as a leader in renewables. Recorded on April 1, 2021 | 30m 01s | ||||||
| 3/29/21 | ![]() Peter Meijer – United States Congressman Michigan 3rd District | This episode features a conversation with Peter Meijer – US House of Representatives for Michigan’s 3rd congressional district. Peter has experienced a whirlwind start to his time in Congress with a pandemic, insurrection, impeachment, and new administration. Peter shares with us his first impressions of Congress, insights on leadership as a freshman representative, and his policy priorities for West Michigan. Recorded on March 23, 2021 | 33m 50s | ||||||
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