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A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.

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What are CEOs across industries doing to build resilience and strong cultures in an age of uncertainty? In this Future of Business series, IdeaCast hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius sat down with four leading CEOs to understand where global busines... more

It's harder than ever for companies to get their marketing messages in front of the right customers. One increasingly popular -- but also risky -- tactic is fastvertising, the rapid development of ads that tap into a cultural moment, aiming to increa... more

Even in difficult times, leadership must be about empathy, authenticity, fairness and service. That's according to Darren Walker, the outgoing CEO of the Ford Foundation, a nonprofit with an endowment of billions of dollars and a charge to reduce pov... more

In uncertain times, leaders at all levels can learn from what the world's best CEOs are doing to protect themselves and forge a path ahead. In this Future of Business series, IdeaCast hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius sat down with four leading CEO... more

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Recent Guests

Ayelet Israeli
Associate Professor at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: Could Your Company Benefit from Fastvertising?
Darren Walker
Outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, dedicated to advancing human welfare and philanthropy.
Ford Foundation
Episode: Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Doug McMillon
CEO of Walmart
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Episode: Future of Business: Walmart’s CEO on AI, Jobs, and Managing Rapid Change
Srividya Jandhyala
Associate professor at ESSEC Business School and author of "The Great Disruption"
ESSEC Business School
Episode: Why Business Leaders Need Political Diplomacy Skills Now
Sim Tshabalala
CEO of Standard Bank, which is Africa's largest bank
Standard Bank
Episode: Future of Business: Standard Bank’s CEO on Driving Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity
Brené Brown
Renowned researcher and author known for her work on vulnerability.
Author of Strong Ground, The Lessons of Daring Leadership
Episode: Brené Brown on Being a Steady Leader in Tumultuous Times
Arthur C. Brooks
Harvard professor and author focusing on happiness and leadership
Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School
Episode: Arthur C. Brooks on How Leaders Can Be Happier
Stephen Dubner
Journalist and co-author of Freakonomics
Freakonomics
Episode: 20 Years of Freakonomics: How It Changed Business
Bozoma Saint John
Marketing executive and reality TV star, former CMO of Netflix
Black-owned business mechanic
Episode: Jimmy Fallon and Bozoma Saint John on What It Takes for People, Products, and Brands to Break Through

Hosts

Alison Beard
Co-host and effective interviewer known for thoughtful inquiries and engaging discussions with guests.
Adi Ignatius
Co-host and a prominent figure in shaping business discourse through insightful conversations and expert interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Partisan

    Claiming Wikipedia is a credible source is a non sequitur. They only allow leftist ideologues to edit now. Most editors suffer from Trump derangement syndrome. Let Trump say something and web pages will immediately change in a partisan attempt to discredit what he just said.

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    This Ken
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shifting into a new horizon? This is the podcast for you

    HBR IdeaCast delivers insightful conversations with industry leaders and experts - worth the listen, covering leadership, strategy, and innovation.

    Perfect for any professional seeking actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives on modern business challenges. This is one podcast you don’t want to miss.

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    5
    lavhill
    United States5 months ago
  • Missed the boat again

    DEI episode missed the mark. Again. Good intentions don’t translate into results, nor fairness. So frustrating.

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    F500 Exec
    United States10 months ago
  • Pseudoscience

    Largely pseudoscientific “social science” offering little-to-no utility outside the classroom.

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    hugefitzpatrick
    Australia10 months ago
  • Overly academic

    The AI episode represents the fatal flaw of this podcast: it is overly optimistic and academic for the stock market, not the people on the company. We will not get shorter workweeks out of ai -those who don’t adopt will be fired as a headcount reduction and you will be working the same number f hours. This was an arrogant take by a condescending guest.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Done Trying76
    United States10 months ago

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Insightful conversations with industry leaders.
Provides fresh perspectives on modern business challenges.
Content tends to be relevant and thought-provoking for professionals.
Generally praised for actionable advice and thorough research.
Occasionally criticized for being overly academic or political.

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Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Q: What's your advice to leaders on building the muscle to sit with discomfort?
Leaders should name their discomfort and engage openly with their teams, acknowledging that they may not have all the answers but are willing to seek help.
Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Q: How does one sustain hope as a leader in moments of polarization, fatigue, and discouragement?
Sustaining hope involves recalling one's journey and realizing the potential of public institutions, as well as drawing inspiration from historical figures who believed in America despite adversity.
Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Q: What does good leadership look like? What does good leadership require?
Good leadership today requires empathy, the ability to relate to people, and a commitment to guiding institutions toward serving the community.
Why Business Leaders Need Political Diplomacy Skills Now
Q: What structural changes do you see organizations making in response to these challenges?
Global companies are reassessing where to place their offices and how to structure their teams as they adapt to new geopolitical realities, affecting their competitive strategies.
Why Business Leaders Need Political Diplomacy Skills Now
Q: How can companies with smaller budgets curry favor in lobbying compared to larger corporations?
Smaller companies face challenges in advocacy as larger ones have bigger budgets and more resources to influence policy effectively, highlighting the disparity in political engagement capabilities.

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