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The Stakeholder Podcast

Ed Freeman
Stakeholder Theory
Entrepreneurship
Stakeholder Capitalism
Business Ethics
Stakeholder Engagement
Higher Education
Education
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Darden School Of Business
Leadership
Social Impact
Women Leadership
Digital Media
Corporate Responsibility
Philosophy
Impact Investing
Tomtom Festival
Conscious Capitalism
Covid-19

The Stakeholder Podcast aims to take stakeholder thinking to a broader audience. It's hosted by Ed Freeman, professor of business administration and "father" of stakeholder thinking and will feature a variety of guests. Stakeholder thinking about business means that every business creates (and sometimes destroys) value for customers, suppliers, employees, communities and financiers. Successful sta... more

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Latest Episodes

Featuring Robert Carraway, Allayannis Distinguished Associate Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 5/27/26)

Featuring Rob Phillips, Ruffin Professor of Business Ethics at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 5/14/26)

Featuring Eric Ries, an entrepreneur and the best selling author of The Lean Startup, and forthcoming in May, Incorruptible: How Good Companies Go Bad, and How Great Companies Stay Great.

(Recorded 4/21/26)

Featuring Dart Lindsley, an HR professional and host of the Work for Humans podcast. Also Featuring Eric Anicich, Associate Professor of Management and Organization at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

(Recor... more

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Rob Phillips
Ruffin Professor of Business Ethics at Darden and UVA
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Episode: Rob Phillips
Eric Ries
Best-selling author and entrepreneur discussing Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Episode: Eric Ries
Dart Lindsley
HR professional and host of Work for Humans podcast
Work for Humans
Episode: Dart Lindsley and Eric Anicich
Eric Anicich
Associate professor of management and organization at USC Marshall School of Business
University of Southern California
Episode: Dart Lindsley and Eric Anicich
Danielle Krischik
Master storyteller, executive advisor, partner at the Knight Agency
Knight Agency
Episode: Danielle Krischik
Asli Coplan
Professor of Corporate Strategy at Kyoto University
Kyoto University
Episode: Asli Coplan
Divya Singhal
Professor at the Goa Institute of Management; Chair of the Centre for Social Sensitivity and Action
Goa Institute of Management
Episode: Divya Singhal
Kris Maynard
Executive chairman of Cathedral Holdings; co-founder of Essential Ingredients
Cathedral Holdings, Essential Ingredients
Episode: Kris Maynard
Khalid Azim
Director of the Middle East and North Africa Futures Lab at the Atlantic Council; Columbia adjunct
Atlantic Council; Columbia University
Episode: Khalid Azim

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Ed Freeman
Host of The Stakeholder Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Substantive Discussions!

    Freeman goes deep into a range of experts and topics on the business ethics world. He probes the substance underlying the theories and practices that lead to the changing marketplace and world. Worth the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jalunnnnn
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Truly appreciate..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaoliangBU
    Canada6 years ago

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Substantive discussions that probe into governance and corporate ethics with depth.
The show frequently links theory to real-world impact, appealing to listeners seeking practical insights.
High-quality conversations with practitioners and academics driving stakeholder thinking.

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Rob Phillips
Q: How do you view AI ethics and its relevance to stakeholder theory?
He describes AI ethics as a blank space with many open questions, emphasizing environmental and societal implications of data centers and sustainability, rather than just algorithmic fairness, signaling a broad, exploratory research trajectory for the field.
Rob Phillips
Q: Where do you see the field of business ethics and stakeholder theory headed in the next decade?
Phillips anticipates increased integration of normative and empirical perspectives, more pragmatism in approaches, and a continued shift from debating whether to act responsibly to how to implement responsible practices effectively within organizations.
Rob Phillips
Q: What differences have you seen at Darden compared to other institutions you've been at?
Rob notes that teaching and seriousness around pedagogy are far more central at Darden; teaching quality and institutional emphasis on preparing students for real-world practice are markedly higher, influencing both research and classroom approaches.
Asli Coplan
Q: What grabs you about business groups?
Business groups are fascinating because they blend family control with professional management and cross-border integration, showing long-term, nation-building-oriented strategies rather than simple shareholder wealth maximization.
Danielle Krischik
Q: What is the ethical line in storytelling for leaders?
Danielle cautions that stories must be truthful and used to serve the audience, not manipulate, and discusses the responsibility to acknowledge the real story behind data or claims.

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This program consistently examines how stakeholder thinking reshapes strategy, governance, and value creation across organizations. Episodes thread together governance reform, stakeholder capitalism, leadership, and ethical business design, with guests ranging from academics and policymakers to seasoned executives and entrepreneurs. Expect thoughtful critiques of short-termism, explorations of inclusive design, sustainability, and organizational culture, all framed around practical implications for customers, employees, communities, and financiers. A notable strength is the ability to blend theoretical concepts with real-world case studies, including ESOPs, governance fortresses, supply chains, and the aging of markets, making it a solid fi... more

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1. Rob Phillips
2. Eric Ries
3. Dart Lindsley
4. Eric Anicich
5. Danielle Krischik
6. Asli Coplan
7. Divya Singhal
8. Kris Maynard

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