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The Insightful Leader

Kellogg School of Management
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Delegation
Kellogg School Of Management
Customer Mindset
American Healthcare
Consumer Psychology
Workplace Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Climate Change
Workplace Presentation
Marketing Strategies
Promotion Mindset
Prevention Mindset
Universal Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Company Culture
Resilience
Mental Health

Expert advice and cutting-edge discoveries from one of the world's leading business schools.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes180Founded18 years ago
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Latest Episodes

America passed its biggest-ever climate bill … only to reverse course three years later. In the fourth episode of "Insight Unpacked: Can We Still Build a Green Economy?" experts discuss why policy solutions struggle to stick.

A few years ago, the stock market was wild about green tech and ESG funds. And then it wasn't. We look at why in the third episode of "Insight Unpacked: Can We Still Build a Green Economy?"

They say they want to do better. In the second episode of "Insight Unpacked: Can We Still Build a Green Economy?" we look at an oil company, a tech giant, and an Italian energy provider to explore why net-zero pledges have barely moved the needle.

Saving the planet is going to take more than net-zero pledges and shopping green. In the first episode of our series, "Insight Unpacked: Can We Still Build a Green Economy?" we take the current temperature of the climate fight.

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Recent Guests

Jeff Gitterman
Wealth manager and activist investor focused on long-term climate considerations
Gitterman Wealth Management
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E3 | Why Wall Street Slowed Its Roll on Sustainability
Jeff Ubbin
Investor on Wall Street and activist investor with a social impact focus
Inclusive Capital
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E3 | Why Wall Street Slowed Its Roll on Sustainability
David Chen
Adjunct professor of finance at Kellogg; innovator in sustainable finance
Kellogg / Kellogg School of Management
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E3 | Why Wall Street Slowed Its Roll on Sustainability
Braden King
Professor of management and organizations at Kellogg; activism researcher
Kellogg School of Management
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E2 | Why Companies Can't Keep Their Climate Commitments
Matt Rowling
Director of the Abrams Climate Academy at Kellogg; former KPMG consultant
Kellogg / Abrams Climate Academy
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E2 | Why Companies Can't Keep Their Climate Commitments
Drew Wilkinson
Activist-turned Microsoft internal group member; former Sea Shepherd activist
Microsoft (former)
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E2 | Why Companies Can't Keep Their Climate Commitments
Frank Meyer
CEO of Ion Italia; leader in transforming energy business model
Ion Italia
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E2 | Why Companies Can't Keep Their Climate Commitments
Megan Bussey
Professor at Kellogg
Northwestern Kellogg
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E1 | The Climate Crisis Is Here. Will We Ever Fix It?
Daniel Horton
Associate professor, Northwestern
Northwestern University
Episode: Insight Unpacked S3E1 | The Climate Crisis Is Here. Will We Ever Fix It?

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Laura Pavin
Host of The Insightful Leader

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • How did you know?

    This episode about managing stress and evaluating projects before you accept them, and saying no is exactly what I needed right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SailorBiker
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful and Engaging

    I find your episodes insightful as they unpack for me hidden truths about consumers and brands. Your delivery is riveting for they help me as a listener imagine what you’re trying to convey. Thanks and keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emilio Bong
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Impactful insights!

    Love the 20 mins packed with insights - pitched at the right level - orientated towards learning and action.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SillySausages23
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great content. Audio needs help

    Love listening, except for the audio feeling wierd. Getting people on board was a good example. I’m guessing you are trying to record over zoom. Need to get a higher quality connection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timepassport
    United States5 years ago
  • More! More! More!

    Most recent ep was real insightful. Can’t wait for what’s next! 🎙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keep gettin buckets
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the mix of academic rigor and real-world relevance.
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Some feedback notes audio quality could improve in places.
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Quality of guests and actionable content are frequently highlighted.

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I Respectfully Disagree
Q: Do you have faith that we, as a country, can have civil disagreements?
Yes, but we need to learn how to have them effectively.
How to Get Delegation Right, Part 2 of 3
Q: What do managers generally not want to delegate that they should?
Managers often hesitate to delegate relational tasks, such as representing them in meetings, which is critical for employee development.
How to Get Delegation Right, Part 2 of 3
Q: What should leaders avoid delegating?
Leaders should avoid delegating tasks with huge consequences and high stakes.
Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion.
Q: Are there any solutions here? Do we just need to make AI smarter?
Improving the technology could be one possibility, but Martin thinks there are ways forward by just changing how we interact with and design AI now.
Podcast: Using AI Comes with a Tradeoff. Now Multiply That by 8 Billion.
Q: What happens when everybody starts using this thing?
The model simulated that too. The biggest finding is homogenization.

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A pragmatic, academically rooted show that translates management theories into actionable business insights. Episodes frequently explore AI adoption, leadership, organizational change, and strategy, often featuring Kellogg School of Management faculty and Northwestern affiliates alongside guest experts. Listeners tend to be professionals seeking evidence-based practices for leadership, negotiation, resilience, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a focus on ethical, human-centered approaches to technology and business problems. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of rigorous research with real-world anecdotes, making complex topics accessible and applicable for mid-to-senior level practitioners and aspiring leaders alike.

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1. Jeff Gitterman
2. Jeff Ubbin
3. David Chen
4. Braden King
5. Matt Rowling
6. Drew Wilkinson
7. Frank Meyer
8. Megan Bussey

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