Best MBA Bound Podcasts (2025)

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Why 2026 Is the Year to Write Your Business Book (And How to Start Strong) 6:48

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Send us a text Start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a book that builds your brand. Learn why publishing your business book is the smartest move you can make in the new year. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-authorshi…

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Redefiners 2025 Wrapped: What's Next for Leaders 46:19

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There was no shortage of challenges for leaders in 2025, as they navigated a year filled with uncertainty and change. Leaders’ skills were tested as they steered their organizations through changes in the global economy, geopolitics, AI transformation, succession planning, and board relationships. In this final Redefiners episode of the season, hos…

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How to Use a Business Book to Book Paid Speaking Gigs 6:42

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Send us a text Learn how to turn your business book into a strategic growth tool. Discover ways to monetise your chapters, build offers, and create a book funnel that converts readers into clients If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authorit…

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How to Use Your Business Book to Build a Speaking Career 7:51

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Send us a text Learn how business professionals can turn their book into a powerful speaking platform. Discover where to find gigs and how to structure your offers If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-authorship-6592/about?r…

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Leadership Lounge: How to Create and Maintain Impact as a Leader 18:21

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Creating leadership impact isn’t about one defining moment—it’s about the ripple effects your leadership generates over time. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe sits down with Shannon Knott and Erin Marie Collins to unpack what meaningful impact looks like today, and how leaders can sustain it. They explore: Why impact extends beyond …

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Stop Sitting on Gold: How to Turn Your Client Stories into a Business Book That Builds Authority 7:22

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Send us a text Learn how business professionals can use real client results to create a powerful book that builds credibility, attracts leads, and converts readers into clients.. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-authorsh…

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S6E36 - Navigating the Shift from Remote to Hybrid: Strategies for Sales Teams 33:25

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In this episode of the Surf and Sales podcast, Scott Leese and Richard Harris sit down with Victor Vatus, the CEO and founder of TrackRec, to discuss the evolving landscape of sales hiring and the challenges facing both employers and candidates. Victor shares insights on the growing demand for industry-specific experience, the shift from remote to …

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AI Meets Authorship: How Business Professionals Can Ethically Use AI to Write Smarter, Not Lazier 7:22

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Send us a text Thinking of using AI to write your business book? Discover how to ethically and effectively use tools like ChatGPT to support your writing without sacrificing authority. Grab or listen to episode 118 now. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https:/…

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The Urgent Race to Create 800 Million Jobs: World Bank President Ajay Banga’s Global Challenge 28:50

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Roughly 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries over the next 10-15 years. However, current projections show that only 420 million jobs are expected to be created by that time, meaning millions of young people will be left without a clear path to employment. World Bank President Ajay Banga joins Clarke Murphy and Mar…

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S6E35 - Chris Albro -From Fish Washer to CRO: An Unconventional Path to Sales Leadership 50:28

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Chris Albro, the CRO of People.ai joins the Surf and Sales podcast. We discuss the challenges of maintaining data quality in CRMs, how to proactively addresses customer concerns around AI, and the generational differences in work ethic and expectations. Chris also shares insights on the evolving sales landscape, the impact of AI, and the importance…

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From Idea to Influence: How to Structure a Business Book That Converts 6:49

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Send us a text Discover the proven business book structure that turns your expertise into a clear, client-attracting message. Learn how to guide readers and convert them into customers. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-a…

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Authority That Converts: How Business Books Drive Trust and Revenue 7:40

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Send us a text Discover how writing a business book builds trust, establishes authority, and helps business professionals attract ideal clients and grow their business. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-authorship-6592/ab…

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Leadership Lounge: How to Be an Effective Board Director When Everything Is On Fire 18:53

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Board directors operate in an environment of high complexity and volatility. The question isn't whether crises will occur—it's whether directors have the skills, judgment, and relationships to navigate them effectively. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to two of our trusted advisors—Gwenael Quere and Ted Dysart—who share their perspect…

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The Missing Link: Why Most Business Books Don’t Lead to Sales (And How to Fix It) 7:42

2M ago7:42

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Send us a text Learn why most business books fail to convert readers into clients and how to build a strategic system to fix it. Turn your book into a client-generating asset. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-authorship-…

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Book Funnels That Convert: Turning Your Readers into Clients 8:12

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Send us a text Discover how to build a book funnel that captures leads and converts readers into clients. Learn the must-have elements every business professional needs. We appreciate you tuning in. Grab or listen to episode 114 now by clicking the link below. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool communi…

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Sweet Success: How Mars Blends Family, Values, and Growth with former Mars SVP & Head of Corporate Development Valerie Mars 36:38

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How does a more than 100-year-old family-owned business continue to evolve and grow across generations to become one of the largest privately held companies in the world? On today’s Redefiners episode, Clarke and Marla are joined by Valerie Mars, former Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Development for Mars, Incorporated, to talk about how …

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Authority in Print: Why Every Business Professional Should Write a Book in 2025 8:18

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Send us a text Discover why 2025 is the best time to write your business book. Learn how publishing builds authority, attracts clients, and opens new income streams. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.com/authority-through-authorship-6592/about…

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From Corporate Climber to Published Authority: Why Now is the Time to Write Your Business Book 7:45

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Send us a text Discover why 2025 is the year business professionals should write a book. Learn how publishing boosts visibility, authority, and opens new business opportunities. We appreciate you tuning in. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool community, Authority Through Authorship: https://www.skool.co…

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Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance 16:45

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How Writing a Business Book Builds Thought Leadership and Authority 11:13

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Send us a text Discover how writing a business book positions you as a thought leader in your industry. Learn why authorship builds trust, attracts high-value clients, and sets you apart from your competition. Perfect for coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs ready to lead with impact. We appreciate you tuning in. If you'd like to learn more abou…

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Lead the Way: How Business Books Position You as a Thought Leader 7:21

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Send us a text Want to grow your authority, attract ideal clients, and stand out in your industry? Discover how writing a business book positions you as a thought leader and opens new doors for your brand and business. We appreciate you tuning in. Grab or listen to episode 110 now by clicking the link below. Click below to listen. https://corporate…

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The Art of the Superhero Turnaround with former Marvel Entertainment CEO Peter Cuneo 29:47

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Marvel Studios and many of its numerous characters are household names around the world. Their superhero-powered movies earn hundreds of millions and sometimes billions of dollars at the box office, including the #2 top grossing movie of all time – Avengers: Endgame. They’re also arguably one of the top turnaround stories of the past 20 years, as t…

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S6E34 - Jack Frimston - Dialing for Dollars Better with Sales Therapy 34:28

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Jack Frimston joins the Surf and Sales podcast and shares amazing insights on brining the humanity back into sales including: The power of the "memento mori" mindset: Frimston explains how the Stoic principle of "remembering you will die" can help sales reps maintain a healthy perspective and focus on truly serving their clients. Mastering the art …

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Beyond Expertise: Why Writing a Book Makes You a Leader in Your Industry 7:33

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Send us a text Want to grow your brand, become the go-to expert, and attract higher-quality opportunities in business? Discover how writing a business book positions you as an industry leader, opens doors to speaking engagements, and builds long-term visibility and trust with your ideal audience. Learn the key ways your book can boost your authorit…

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S6E33 - Mark Hunter - Your commission breath ruins authenticity 44:55

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Sales legend Mark Hunter joins Scott Leese and Richard Harris for a can't-miss conversation packed with practical sales wisdom and plenty of laughs. Mark shares his proven strategies for building genuine relationships, staying focused on the right prospects, and maintaining a positive mindset - even when the game seems rigged against you. Everythin…

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S6E32 - Guillaume Jacquet - The Formula for Predictable Growth 42:42

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Scott, Richard, and Guillaume "G" Jacquet, the co-founder and CEO of Vasco, dive into the challenges of building a predictable revenue engine for startups and scale-ups. G shares his hard-earned lessons from his first entrepreneurial venture, emphasizing the importance of finding your ideal customer profile and developing a repeatable sales process…

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The Authority Shortcut: Why Your Book Speaks Louder Than Your Resume 8:15

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Send us a text Why Business Books Outperform Resumes in Building Authority SEO Description: Learn why publishing a book is the new standard for business credibility. Discover how a book outshines a resume in building authority, trust, and long-term business growth. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out our new Skool co…

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Leadership Lounge: Built to Last or Built to Learn: How Leaders Can Develop Resilience 18:32

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In an era where adaptability trumps consistency, the leaders who survive and thrive are those who've mastered the art of bouncing back stronger. Yet our Global Leadership Monitor reveals that leaders' preparedness to face threats such as uncertain economic growth and geopolitical uncertainty is at its lowest point since we began tracking in 2021. T…

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Book First, Business Second: The Fast-Track to Thought Leadership 7:16

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Send us a text Why Publishing a Book First Helps You Build a Stronger Business Faster Discover why leading with your business book can accelerate your brand, boost credibility, and turn your knowledge into scalable offers. Perfect for consultants, coaches, and service-based pros. If you'd like to learn more about what we do, then please check out o…

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From Blank Page to Big Stage: The Business Book That Changes Everything 8:53

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Send us a text Discover how publishing a business book opens doors to speaking gigs, thought leadership, and bigger business growth. Learn how to go from blank page to big stage using your story and your solution. We appreciate you tuning in. Grab or listen to episode 106 now by clicking the link below. Click below to listen. https://corporatecross…

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The Leadership Lessons That Shaped Us: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Redefiners 35:49

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After four years and 100 episodes of extraordinary conversations with world-class leaders, what are the most powerful leadership lessons that have emerged? In this milestone episode, hosts Simon Kingston and Marla Oates dig through the Redefiners archives to share the top 10 leadership insights. From Ruth Porat's revelation that not having a rigid …

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From Content to Clients: How Your Book Can Automate Trust and Convert Leads 7:48

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Send us a text Discover how business professionals can use their book to generate leads, build trust, increase conversions, and automate client acquisition. Learn the exact steps to turn your book into your most powerful business asset—creating impact and income long after launch. Please also check out our blog: https://www.babystepspublishing.com/…

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Books Are the New Business Cards: Why Publishing Boosts Trust, Sales, and Status 8:23

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Send us a text Learn why business professionals are turning to book publishing as the ultimate trust-building, sales-driving strategy in 2025. Discover how a book can elevate your brand, attract premium clients, and position you as a thought leader in your field. Please also check out our blog: https://www.babystepspublishing.com/blog…

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Leadership Lounge: Leadership Under Fire: How Mentorship Can Help C-suites Turn Headwinds Into Opportunity 18:59

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C-suite executives face an unprecedented cascade of simultaneous challenges—AI transformation, regulatory upheaval, geopolitical instability, and economic turbulence. Unlike previous generations who weathered single crises, today’s leaders must navigate sustained uncertainty that many have never experienced before. So, how can the right mentor tran…

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S6E31 - Dan O'Sullivan - Treat outbound sales messaging like a haiku 52:20

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In this episode, we sit down with Dan O'Sullivan, a sales veteran who spent 26 years building a $1.2 billion sales organization at TransPerfect. Dan shares his unique insights on the art of outbound sales, particularly when targeting enterprise customers. He discusses the importance of understanding a client's strategic priorities, crafting concise…

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S6E30 - David Knight - How to Bring Back the Fun in Sales Coaching 44:53

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With AI Sales Coaching tools being all the rage these days it's hard to understand where the differentiation truly exists. How do you do this at the founder and early stage level for start-ups? Where do avatars, holograms, and leaderboards fit in? How do you innovate in an AI market where things literally change by the day? We tackle these question…

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Unlocking Hidden Revenue: The Real ROI of Publishing a Business Book 9:36

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Send us a text Discover the true ROI of publishing a business book in this powerful guide for professionals, coaches, and consultants. Learn how writing and leveraging a well-positioned book can boost your authority, attract high-value clients, increase visibility, and unlock long-term passive income streams. Whether you’re growing your brand, laun…

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S6E28 - Eldad Postan-Koren - Blunt Truths and Bold Moves 40:10

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Join Richard Harris, Scott Leese, and special guest Eldad Postan-Koren, CEO of WINN.AI, as they dive into the unique challenges and opportunities facing international startups breaking into the U.S. market. Hear their candid perspectives on the evolving sales landscape, the power of bold marketing moves, and the importance of complementary skill se…

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S6E29 - Steve Bussey and Matt Bolian - The Surround Bound Sales Model 54:24

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Join Richard, Scott, Matt, and Steve as they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing sales teams in the age of AI. Discover how Supered, a unique sales enablement platform, is empowering revenue teams to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing landscape. In this episode, the team explores the concept of "surround bound" - a novel go-to…

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The Silent Expert Trap: Why Your Business Suffers When You Don’t Share Your Expertise 9:23

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Send us a text Are you the best-kept secret in your industry? In this week’s Corporate Crossover: Bound for Success, Kevin Long unpacks the dangers of being the “silent expert” and why not sharing your knowledge is costing you clients, visibility, and revenue. Discover how writing a business book can transform your expertise into a powerful asset, …

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Leadership Lounge: From Firefighting to Future-Building: How Leaders Can Master Perpetual Transformation 21:41

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Transformation is no longer a project with a distinct beginning, middle, and end—it's the water leaders swim in. For leaders, the ability to lead through perpetual transformation has become mission critical. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to four of our trusted advisors—Bob Marcus, Hetty Pye, Sean Dineen, and Alain Ishak—who share th…

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S6E27 - Nigel Green - How to Hire Elite Salespeople: The Only Sales Leadership Skill That Matters 47:00

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Sales leader and author Nigel Green joins Scott Leese and Richard Harris on the Surf and Sales podcast and discuss the critical skill of hiring elite salespeople. Nigel shares his expertise on why this is the single most important sales leadership skill, and how to effectively identify, attract, and integrate top talent onto your team. The conversa…

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S6E26 - St. John Craner - You have to sell slow to sell fast. 40:03

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St. John raner dive into the fascinating world of agricultural sales and the rapid technological advancements transforming the industry. Sinjin is a sales training expert focused on the agricultural sector, shares insights on how farmers are embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI, precision farming, and data analytics to drive efficiency and p…

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The Book Funnel Blueprint: Turning Readers into Paying Clients 9:57

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Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long explores how writing a book can fast-track your journey from expert to authority, without spending years building visibility and credibility the hard way. Discover how a strategically written book can help you attract better clients, land speaking gigs, get media …

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Stand Out or Stay Silent: How to Use Storytelling to Make Your Business Book Unforgettable 6:59

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Send us a text In a world full of business books, the ones that stand out tell unforgettable stories. Discover how to use storytelling to connect, convert, and elevate your authority in this week’s episode of Corporate Crossover: Bound for Success with Kevin Long.By Kevin Long

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From Chaos to Clarity: How Bain Capital’s John Connaughton Leads Through Volatility 36:46

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While the terms “uncertainty” and “volatility” get thrown around a lot, they certainly describe what’s going on now in global markets, especially when it comes to private equity. In this episode of Redefiners, Clarke Murphy and Marla Oates talk with Bain Capital Co-Managing Partner John Connaughton to get his take on leading through change. As some…

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Why No One’s Reading Your Business Book (And How to Fix It) 8:40

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Send us a text You wrote your business book… but where are the readers? In this value-packed episode of Corporate Crossover: Bound for Success, Kevin Long uncovers the five critical reasons most business books fall flat – and what to do to reignite interest, generate leads, and turn your book into a true asset. Whether you’ve already published or a…

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From Book Idea to Business Asset: The Complete Journey of Strategic Authorship 7:24

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Send us a text Thinking about writing a book to grow your business? In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long walks you through the entire journey—from choosing the right book idea to turning your finished product into a powerful client-generating asset. Discover how to clarify your message, structure your content with …

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Banking on AI: How Goldman Sachs CIO Marco Argenti Is Rewriting the AI Playbook 41:34

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The world has gone through several technology transformations in the past 30+ years. From the launch of the Internet to the rise of mobile, cloud computing, digital transformation, and now AI transformation. In our second live recording of Redefiners, Clarke Murphy goes in-studio at Goldman Sachs to talk with someone who’s been through it all and c…

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What’s Stopping You? Breaking Through the Mental Barriers to Writing Your Business Book 8:13

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Send us a text What’s Stopping You? Breaking Through the Mental Barriers to Writing Your Business Book In this empowering episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long explores the hidden mental roadblocks that hold professionals back from writing their business book. From perfectionism and impostor syndrome to the fear of visibili…