Did you know that we go through 32 million trees per year for coffee cups? And most of those don't get recycled. Ralph Bianculli, founder of Emerald Ecovations discusses environmental stewardship, the business of being environmentally focused, and ways we can make sustainable choices for a healthier planet...in our lives and in our business.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation at Disney, talks about his book, “The Imagination Emporium,” and ways that he has helped Disney, Apple, Coca-Cola, and the NBA unlock their creative potential. The book is a hands-on, interactive approach to innovation with some challenging perspectives and advice. Listen for three action items you can use today.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Evangelos Simoudis discusses how AI and software-defined vehicles will revolutionize the automotive industry. Evangelos is the author of “The Flagship Experience," and a leading expert in artificial intelligence, new mobility, and corporate innovation.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Joe Fuller discusses his new research “Hidden Workers: The Case for Caregivers.” Joe is a Harvard Business School professor and co-host of the podcast Managing the Future of Work. With roughly 100 million Americans in "the sandwich generation" functioning as a caregiver, issues like affordable childcare, paid leave and eldercare are on the minds of many Americans, especially ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The report argues that by improving hiring practices, employers can tap into the deep talent pool of caregivers who are eager to get back into the workforce.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Get Joe's Harvard research here https://www.hbs.edu/managing-the-future-of-work/Documents/research/Hidden%20Workers%20The%20Case%20for%20Caregivers%20100324.pdf

Alexis Baker discusses the business of being a music therapist. Alexis is an entrepreneur and digital creator and the owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy where she specializes in providing therapeutic music services with a special focus on seniors. Listen as she describes how she has adapted her practice to meet the evolving needs of her clients, including a successful transition to virtual sessions during the pandemic.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Greg Stewart discusses his book I³ Emotional Techniques and ways leaders can improve their emotional intelligence and be a more impactful leader. Greg is the founder of Becoming More, a leadership coaching and consulting firm that specializes in helping leaders and teams achieve growth. Listen for three action items you can use today.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Jamie Woolf discusses ways to foster innovation, creativity, and resilience within organizations. Jamie was the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios and is now the founder of Creativity Partners. Listen as she explores her impactful work with organizations like Google, Dreamworks, and Pixar Animation and embrace innovation as a catalyst for personal and organizational transformation.

Host, Kevin Craine

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Kian Gohar discusses new research into human-AI collaboration. Listen as we explore ways to use AI to improve human creativity and decision-making. Kian is founder and CEO of Geolab and a member of the board of directors for the transformational leadership council. He is former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University and you’ve seen his work in places like CNBC, NPR and Axios. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, the London School of Economics, and Harvard Business School.

Host, Kevin Craine

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