Best MBA Associate Professor Podcasts (2025)

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Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi on the US Economy 1:08:42

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Barry speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics about his career and the state of the US economy today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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227. Why Doing One New Thing Every Week Could Change Your Life, with behavioural scientist Patrick Fagan 42:37

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. I’m Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott, joined as always by business owner Al Elliott, and together we simplify the science of work. This week’s guest is Patrick Fagan — beh…

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At The Money: Buying into the Ownership Society 16:38

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How would you like to move from Labor to Capital? You can, by shifting some of your compensation from cash to equity. There are some tricky tax rules to learn, but potentially big gains to be had. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Rit…

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226. Ranking the Wildest Workplace Stories of 2025 (So Far) - Summer Sessions Episode 4 53:27

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, we’re here to simplify the science of work. This week, we’re rolling out a brand-new format: Rank…

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Blind Spots 37:29

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Brady Dahmer from Vancouver, British Columbia, is an author, Brand Strategist and Founder at Tropoly. In the pod we discuss how businesses can build the extraordinary by addressing their blind spots. Along the way we discuss –Missionaries not Mercenaries (3:00), Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (4:35), Toronto Film Festival (9:30), Kids and World Peace…

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Tariffs, The Fed, and Macro Focus with Morgan Stanley’s Ellen Zentner 1:16:34

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Barry speaks with Ellen Zentner, Chief Economist Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and a member of the Firm’s Global Investment Committee. She and her team are responsible for generating event-driven and forward-looking secular thematic insights, identifying how they can contribute to Mo…

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225. The ‘Ta-Da’! Philosophy: Why Fun Could Save Your Workplace, with Joel Zeff 47:32

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Leanne Elliott, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and business owner, Al Elliott, together they help you simplify the science of work. This week’s summer session is about somethi…

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At The Money: What Does it Take to Buy Your Own Jet? 18:30

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Have you ever thought about buying your own plane? It may not be as out of reach as you imagine. Sure, it’s not cheap, with maintenance, fuel, repair, and hangar costs, but the private aviation industry wants you to know there's a plane for nearly every budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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224. How to protect your people (and yourself) in uncertain times (Truth, Lies & Work x Nerd Journey) 46:46

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, we’re here to simplify the science of work. This week is a special crossover: our conversation with Jon White and Nick Korte, co-hosts of the bri…

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Focused IT for Manufacturers 37:48

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Jeff Borello is the Co-Owner and CEO of Andromeda Technology Solutions, a company that helps manufacturers use IT to improve productivity and efficiency. Along the way we discuss – BHAG/Metronomics (10:20), Ransomware (13:00), Competitive Advantage (18:40), Move to the Cloud (20:30), Strategic IT Planning (23:00), No Side Hustle (27:50), Business P…

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Deven Parekh on the State of Startup Investing 1:06:34

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Barry speaks with Deven Parekh, Managing Director at Insight Partners, a growth equity investment fund based in New York City. Since joining Insight in 2000, he has made more than 140 investments in enterprise software, data, and consumer internet businesses globally. Deven also currently serves as a Board Member for the Council on Foreign Relation…

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223. Why small talk is exhausting (according to science), with Associate Professor John Michel 44:26

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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At The Money: How to Manage Your News & Data Flow 15:46

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This episode of At The Money was recorded in July, before President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. So please note that this conversation was had before that departure. We live in an age of endless news and spin. We rely on data and news releases, but it's really easy to get tripped up by all of it. How sh…

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222. Ask old people! Answering Reddit’s funniest nostalgia questions - Summer Sessions Episode 3 55:13

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It’s week three of our Summer Sessions and in the same week AOL dial-up finally went quiet, we’re taking a trip down memory lane… with help from Reddit’s Ask Old People thread. Armed with gin, sunscreen, and questionable wisdom, we answer some of the internet’s best nostalgia questions — from “what’s a behaviour you no longer tolerate” to “how did …

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Dream More, Do More, Become More: LTG (Ret) Bob Noonan 46:53

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Manager Memo proudly opens its 8th season with Lieutenant General Robert W. Noonan, U.S. Army (Retired) — a distinguished military and corporate leader whose career spans over 35 years of service, including senior intelligence roles and executive leadership at Booz Allen Hamilton. A transformational leader, Bob Noonan has inspired thousands to drea…

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The Productivity Mindset with Tim Ferriss 1:38:37

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Barry speaks with Timothy Ferriss, an American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru. He is known for his 4-Hour self-help book series — including The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, and the 4-Hour Chef. He's written five number one bestselling books, including Tools of the Titans. He also has a new card game called Coyot…

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221. Is chasing success making you unhappy? With Carolina Lasso, former Google and AmEx high-flyer 43:25

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This week’s guest is Carolina Lasso — a former Google and AmEx high-flyer who, on her 34th birthday, realised she had everything she'd ever worked for… and felt absolutely nothing. What followed was a six-month sabbatical, a solo trip around the world, and a radical redefinition of what it means to be successful. Let’s get into it. 🔑 Key Takeaways …

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At The Money: Paul Vigna Explains "What is Money?" 16:52

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Money. It's a driving factor in our lives. But how often have you thought about those little green pieces of paper in your wallet and the idea that created it, or the digital zeros and ones in our banks and brokerage accounts that represent your money? Is it real, or simply a collective delusion? Paul Vigna is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal…

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220. Remote Work Roulette: the best (and worst) places we’ve ever worked - Summer Sessions, Episode 2 54:48

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This is Episode 2 of our Summer Sessions — and this week, we’re going global. After visiting nearly 50 countries together, we’re spilling the tea on where to go, where to avoid, and how to actually get work done without melting, buffering, or losing your mind. From long-stays in Southeast Asia to one-night stands in Northern Europe, we’re unpacking…

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Solving the Distribution Design Puzzle 41:57

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Shelley Rosetta is a business consultant and Principal at Solomon Coyle. Shelley explains how the power of the “built environment” can shape culture, enhance employee engagement and fuel innovation. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), Distribution Channels (3:50), Business Peer Groups (10:05), Tariffs and Stuff (12:24), Leading with Data…

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The Future of Private Credit with Erik Hirsch 57:40

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Barry speaks with Erik Hirsch, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hamilton Lane, previously serving as CIO and Head of Strategic Initiatives. As co-CEO, he is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and operations. Erik is also Vice Chairman and a trustee of the University of Virginia’s College Foundation, and serves on the board of the Philadelp…

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219. What is holiday anxiety - and why can’t we switch off? With clinical psychologist, Dr Elaine Smith 41:23

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This week we’re breaking down the science behind switching off — and how to finally reclaim your holidays. From boundary-setting to return-to-work anxiety, clinical psychologist Dr. Elaine Smith shares what it really takes to disconnect (without guilt). 🔥 What We Cover 📌 Email addiction is real Dr. Elaine explains why our brains are wired to check …

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At The Money: Building A Car Collection 13:18

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Are you passionate about cars? Have you imagined collecting, rebuilding or showing them? Classic cars have been appreciating rapidly and if my emails or anything to go by, quite a few of you have caught the fever. Hannah Elliot is the super car reviewer for Bloomberg, and has been covering the auto industry and exploring car culture for over 15 yea…

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C.A.R.S. - Doing Well by Doing Good 38:04

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Howard Pearl is the CEO @ C.A.R.S. (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) a 501(c)(3) that raises funds for nonprofits through effective donation programs. During Howard’s tenure, CARS has emphasized operational excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of its beneficiaries. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), Managers – “Manage”…

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218. The F-ckup Files: Our biggest work (and life!) failures. Summer Sessions, Episode 1 52:32

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This week we’re diving into our biggest professional disasters — and the personal embarrassments we still think about in the shower. From losing £103k on a failed business to being demoted out of a dream job, these are the moments that shaped us. And the ones we usually keep quiet. Recorded poolside with a gin in hand, this is the first of our Summ…

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Franklin Templeton's Sonal Desai on Fixed Income 54:02

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Barry speaks with Sonal Desai, executive vice president and chief investment officer for Franklin Templeton Fixed Income. She directly manages $215 billion in assets. A native of India, Desai earned a Ph.D. in economics from Northwestern University and briefly taught economics at the University of Pittsburgh. She then spent six years with the Inter…

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217. What makes a better boss? With The Economist’s Andrew Palmer, host of Boss Class Podcast 45:46

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Andrew Palmer has spoken to the head executives form Stripe, Netflix, LinkedIN, Google, Toyota - and he's uncovered the counterintuitive leadership lessons from all of them! Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio desti…

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At The Money: Getting Paid in Company Stock 16:05

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Equity-based compensation has become an increasingly popular form of compensation in the United States, especially in Tech and high-growth, VC-funded companies. Joey Fishman is a Senior Advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management (RWM), where he assists clients with managing their stock, options, and equity compensation. He joins Barry Ritholtz to discus…

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216. The intruder paradox, hiring extremes and return-to-office pressure. PLUS! Should you ever admit you’re planning to quit? With Becky Simms 55:27

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…

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Innovation in Funding Research (with Kevin Byrne, MBA, President & CEO, The University Financing Foundation) 26:01

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Kevin Byrne is the President & CEO of TUFF, recognized for his innovative solutions to capital challenges faced by institutions. He specializes in non-traditional public-private partnerships and real estate financing for university research parks and innovation districts. Kevin holds an MBA with honors from the Wharton School and graduated with hon…

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An AI Playbook for Business 40:02

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Jonathan Mast is a consultant and success coach who helps business leaders leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for growth. In this pod, Mast provides concrete tips on ways to use AI in ways that increase productivity and profit. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:05), White Beard “Prompts” (4:30), 45 years to 8 seconds (8:00), AI and demen…

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RenMac's Head of Economics Neil Dutta on Recession Indicators 1:06:23

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Barry speaks with Neil Dutta, head of economics at Renaissance Macro Research. Neil leads their macroeconomic research efforts, with an emphasis on analyzing the US economy, Federal Reserve, global trends, and cross-market investment themes. Prior to RenMac, Neil spent seven years at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch. There, he was a Senior Economist c…

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215. How to lead with confidence, not control. With law firm CEO, Tim Lupinacci 38:46

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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At The Money: The Right Way to Spend Your Money in Retirement 19:38

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One of the biggest challenges of retirement is actually spending your money! After decades of working, saving, and investing, pivoting to spending down your accumulated wealth can be surprisingly difficult. Christine Benz is the Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar. She's published numerous books on retirement, most r…

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214. The wildest overemployment scam in tech history. PLUS! Fake empathy, nepo hires and salary secrets, with Rameez Kaleem 56:53

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, hot take, a…

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Richard Bernstein on the State of Markets Today 1:13:46

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Barry speaks with Richard Bernstein, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors. Rich has over 35 years′ experience on Wall Street, most recently as the Chief Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 1988, he held positions at E.F. Hutton and Chase Econometrics. They discuss the growth in his fir…

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213. How to manage a genius, with Steve Roest, CEO of PocDoc 44:06

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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Managing Business Model Changes 14:22

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What do you do when the business model of your chosen career changes radically? How can you adapt to changing conditions? Sam Ro is a veteran markets journalist and CFA. After decades of working for Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and Axios, he launched his own Substack, TKER. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money…

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212. Can toxic cultures really change? Inside BrewDog, NatWest and secret burnout. PLUS! Why do wellbeing leaders have to be perfect? With Matt Smeed 58:56

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…

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Sukha: The Other Mind 42:32

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Steven Puri is an ex-studio executive/producer (@ Fox, DreamWorks, and Sony) and the Founder and creative force behind The Sukha Company an online resource that helps workers focus to finish faster & feel healthier. Along the way we discuss – Die Hard & Independence Day (1:30), a Watson Scholar (6:45), Why I Pay You (12:40), finding Flow State (15:…

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Citi Wealth Chief Investment Officer Kate Moore on Macro Investing 1:11:46

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Barry speaks with Kate Moore, chief investment officer at Citi Wealth. They discuss Kate's extensive and diverse career which saw her as Head of Thematic Strategy and a portfolio manager for the Global Allocation Fund at BlackRock, and includes stops at JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Moore Capital and Morgan Stanley in senior investment …

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211. How To Get Anything You Want At Work (The BATNA Method), with Richard Birke 34:14

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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At The Money: Planning Your Retirement? 15:08

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Thinking about retirement? Do you know how you will spend your time? And perhaps most significantly, how much retirement can you afford? Christine Benz is Director of Personal Finance & Retirement Planning at Morningstar; her new book is “How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement.” She joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss…

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210. Could £139k be the cost of motherhood? PLUS! The death of job boards, emotion hacks and the best manager stories on LinkedIn 1:00:22

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace su…

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Silver Lining 42:58

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Michael Silverman is the CEO at Silver Lining Insurance Agency, Inc. Michael explains how insurance transfers risk from individuals to the insurance company, ultimately protecting people from the perils of everyday life. Along the way we discuss – the Journey (0:45), the Mayor of Livingston, NJ (6:10), the Quarantined Duck (23:10), Ski School Wipeo…

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A Feedback Blueprint: I Appreciate You 42:20

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Tenia Davis Chief “People Officer,” award winning author, and practiced Servant Leader explains the importance of service, the value of worker affirmation, and the need for feedback. Along the way we examine – the Journey (0:55), Harpo Productions (1:05), People vs. Machine (8:30), the challenges of Remote Work (12:00), Time for a Career Change (35…

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Swiss Re's Velina Peneva on the Business of Reinsurance 1:12:58

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Barry speaks with Velina Peneva, group chief investment officer at Swiss Re about the business of reinsurance, managing risk, her career path and more. Peneva started her career at Bain & Company in 1998 and later became Partner in 2011. While she was there, she worked with fund managers and investors, became a leader in the private equity practice…

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209. How to Lead Without Saying a Word, with award-winning orchestra conductor, Roit Feldenkreis 33:45

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we're stepping off the corporate stage and into the orchestra pit — to explore what business leaders can learn from the world of classical …

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At The Money: Navigating War, Tariffs and Geopolitics 19:05

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Israel attacked Iran with drones; the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear sites. This after months of Tariffs announcements and geopolitical wrangling. What are investors supposed to do? Sam Ro, an award winning financial journalist and CFA known for his clear, data-driven insights into markets joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss what you need to know about nav…

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208. Steve Jobs wisdom, Gen-Z hustle and the perfectionist trap. PLUS! Is your Zoom set-up saying 'I don't care?' 54:00

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…