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Jeremy Pollack, PhD, argues that most workplace conflicts cannot be resolved by negotiating solutions alone. Before people can solve a problem together, they must first feel understood, respected, and heard. As he explains, conflict resolution has "t... more

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Vijay Govindarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and co-author of Global by Design, explains how innovations developed for emerging markets can also serve wealthier countries. Building on his earlier work on rev... more

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Porsche just announced workforce cuts because of dropping sales in China. Every board reads that as an operations problem. It isn't. It's a risk problem — and it's the wrong risk almost every board is looking at.

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Michael has said, all other things being equal, there's only a 10% chance of this working.

Porsche just announced 5,000 more job cuts ,on top of 3,900 already gone. That's 8,900 positions, 21% of the workforce. The headline story is China's collap... more

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Recent Guests

Owen Fitzpatrick
Social psychologist and author of Inner Propaganda
Author of Inner Propaganda, Speaker
Episode: 674: Social Psychologist, Owen Fitzpatrick on Why the Most Dangerous Propaganda Is the Story You Tell Yourself
Manisha Thakor
Financial services veteran and author
MoneyZen / Harvard Business School alum
Episode: 670: Harvard MBA Manisha Thakor on Hungry Ghost Mindset, How to Stop Being a Workaholic, Dealing with Work Addiction (Strategy Skills classics)
David Leite
Founder of The Ultimate Investor
The Ultimate Investor
Episode: 669: Stop Making Stupid Investments (with Founder of The Ultimate Investor, David Leiter)
Rick Walker
Founder of Stratiq Capital; former founder and leader of multiple ventures
Stratiq Capital
Episode: 668: Private Equity Firm CEO, Rick Walker, on Power, Success and Getting Results (Strategy Skills classics)
Tessa West
New York University social psychology professor who studies relationships and workplace dynamics
New York University
Episode: 666: How to Overcome Career Frustrations with New York University's Dr. Tessa West (Strategy Skills classics)
Laura Martin
Executive Productivity Advisor in the Office of the CEO at Google and author of Uptime
Google
Episode: 665: Google's Laura Mae Martin on How to Be Productive (Strategy Skills classics)
Andres Lares
Managing Partner at Shapiro Negotiations Institute; co-author of Persuade, The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
Episode: 664: Negotiations in B2B Sales and Day to Day Leadership Situations with Andres Lares (Strategy Skills classics)
Rebecca Homkes
High growth strategy specialist; Lecturer at London Business School; Duke Corporate Education; Advisor at Boston Consulting Group University
London Business School / Duke Corporate Education / BCG University
Episode: 663: Ex McKinsey and LBS Lecturer, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, on High Growth Strategy (Strategy Skills classics)
Elizabeth Svoboda
Award-winning science writer and author of The Art of Pacing
Author; Scientific American contributor
Episode: 661: The Science of Sustainable Performance with Award Winning Science Writer Elizabeth Svoboda

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • Bad audio quality

    Content is decent but the audio quality is horrible sorry to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Koustubhh
    India3 months ago
  • Wonderful questions great conversation

    Kris took the time to think about what was going to be most useful for productivity and performance for her listeners. It was easy to give ideas to listeners to help optimize and excel using a strategy that most of us didn’t know it was right outside our door. The specific dose is and when where and how are as individual as you are. Kris understood that and is a terrific interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnLaPuma
    United States4 months ago
  • Specific, impactful, actionable

    Kris does an amazing job bringing in guests who provide specific, actionable ways of improving our lives as leaders and at home. She asks thoughtful questions, makes the content very useful for the listeners, and has fascinating guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AttiaQ
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent strategy podcast

    Love listening to Kris’ conversations with leaders who have notable perspectives and takeaways. A good listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antipasti13
    United States7 months ago
  • Insightful, well-researched, and engaging

    Kris is an excellent host. She asks smart questions and isn’t afraid to go deep into topics she covers. Her conversations feel focused and natural. This podcast is great for anyone who enjoys meaningful and in-depth conversations. A+++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M losing weight fast
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive: high perceived usefulness and actionable takeaways for leaders and managers.
Some episodes are critiqued for pacing or introductory sections taking too long.
Mixed quality signals on audio; a few listeners note production inconsistencies.
Consistently thoughtful questions and deep-dive conversations about strategy and leadership.
Strong guest lineup and practical frameworks are frequently praised.

Chart Rankings

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#227
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

669: Stop Making Stupid Investments (with Founder of The Ultimate Investor, David Leiter)
Q: What is the framework for making an investment decision, and how can a non-professional apply it to ordinary real estate or stock purchases?
Understand the four steps: know the business and its economics, project its future, assess management quality, and only then judge the price; even everyday investments can benefit from this structure if you separate business value from market momentum.
669: Stop Making Stupid Investments (with Founder of The Ultimate Investor, David Leiter)
Q: David, and for someone listening to us right now and thinking, okay, but I never thought like a contrarian. How do I learn how to do that?
Start by asking what everyone else is ignoring and then look for opportunities where prices are low but the business fundamentals look solid; pair that with a contrarian mindset and a disciplined approach, including consulting a licensed advisor when evaluating deals.
670: Harvard MBA Manisha Thakor on Hungry Ghost Mindset, How to Stop Being a Workaholic, Dealing with Work Addiction (Strategy Skills classics)
Q: How did you realize the need to reorganize your life around MoneyZen rather than pure financial gain?
After near-death health scares and recognizing the cost to relationships and health, the speaker reoriented priorities toward emotional well-being, leading to better performance and sustainability.
670: Harvard MBA Manisha Thakor on Hungry Ghost Mindset, How to Stop Being a Workaholic, Dealing with Work Addiction (Strategy Skills classics)
Q: What are the first steps someone should take to free themselves from the hamster wheel?
Identify small traumas and social influences that drive workaholism, then shift toward a mindset that values emotional wealth alongside financial health; use practical steps like pausing to ask 'for what' and building meaningful connections.
668: Private Equity Firm CEO, Rick Walker, on Power, Success and Getting Results (Strategy Skills classics)
Q: How does Rick suggest dealing with fear in leadership?
He describes two approaches: reframing fear by recognizing a higher purpose or immaterial values (love, faith, courage) and developing a disciplined mindset that prioritizes non-material goals over status or wealth, thereby maintaining integrity while facing risk.

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A thought leadership show focused on high-level business strategy, leadership, and practical thinking for real-world impact. Episodes frequently explore strategy formation, organizational design, negotiation, productivity, and the ethics of technology, often through interviews with executives, academics, investors, and practitioners. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous frameworks with actionable tips, plus a recurring emphasis on sustainable performance, differentiated growth, and thoughtful use of AI and data in decision-making. The show's guests tend to be influential operators and researchers, providing both strategic playbooks and rigorous analysis that appeal to leaders, consultants, and ambitious professionals seeking deeper und... more

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