Best Kellogg School Of Management Podcasts (2025)

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In Workplace Negotiations, Put the Relationship First 17:49

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It's not just about salary. On this episode of The Insightful Leader's "Ask Insight," we hear how to approach some common work tensions by finding common ground.

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Emmys And Advocacy: Jasmine Minor On Faith, Pivoting, And Purpose 48:16

7d ago48:16

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Send us a text What if perfection wasn’t the prize, but the prison? We sit down with Jasmine Minor—three-time Emmy winner, ABC journalist, and founder—to trace a life that looks shiny on the outside and deeply rooted within. From Division I tennis to newsroom leadership, Jasmine shares how injury, heartbreak, and a hospital visit turned into a turn…

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Managing Layoffs without Compromising Your Morals 18:53

23d ago18:53

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There's no "correct" approach to laying people off, but on this episode of The Insightful Leader, we discuss how you can maintain your integrity through the process.

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Art, Ancestry, And A Bold Pivot Conversation with Serial Entrepreneur Nkenge Adams 28:09

17d ago28:09

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Send us a text A phone call, a building rehab, and a question: do you want these? That’s how 90 African artifacts—masks, ritual pieces, and carved figures—arrived and changed the path of serial entrepreneur Nkenge Adams. What could have been a quick sale became a long bet on community, culture, and the living artists who shape both. We walk through…

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When We Get Too Comfortable, It's Tough to Take Flight 13:29

1M ago13:29

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On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an executive coach offers three tales of leaders who let complacency get in the way of success.

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You can’t pour from an empty account, so here’s how to audit your calendar, choose impact over quantity, and set a clear vision for 2026 with Denise Thomas, The Effective Communicator 49:25

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ICYMI: Global Career, Kellogg School of Management, and a Leap of Faith, Ugochi Nwoga's Journey 1:01:25

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Send us a text What if the power you chased in a suit was really waiting in your own story? We sit down with Ugochi to trace a remarkable arc—from Igbo roots and a childhood split between Nigeria and the U.S., to UTC’s global rotations in Norway and Switzerland, to the Kellogg network that turned brand into belonging. Along the way she faces a fami…

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The Portfolio Career: Navigating Your Second Act with Purpose, My Conversation with HerCsuite Founder Natalie Benamou 21:26

2M ago21:26

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Send us a text What happens when decades of corporate identity suddenly vanish? Natalie, founder of HerCSuite, reveals the rarely discussed "glass cliff" moment that follows leaving a high-powered career and how to transform this potential crisis into opportunity. The traditional career ladder is being replaced by something far more interesting: th…

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Health Hacks Beyond the Hype with Dr. Eva Asomugha, Fitness Business Owner 31:30

2M ago31:30

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Send us a text Ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting health advice? One expert tells you to track your sleep while another warns that tracking causes anxiety. Someone swears by protein supplements while others caution about hidden metals in those same products. With so many voices claiming to know the "right" way to be healthy, where do you even beg…

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The Sacred Dance of Leadership with Reverand Dr. Erin Skipworth 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Send us a text What happens when God calls you to lead the very church where you grew up? When Reverend Dr. Erin Skipworth felt the calling to pastoral ministry, she never imagined she would one day become the first female pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in York, Pennsylvania—the congregation her father led for 50 years and where she spent her c…

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Small Dreams, Big Impact: Rethinking Success with Liz Bohannon 39:30

2M ago39:30

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Send us a text What if dreaming small could actually lead to greater impact than chasing grandiose visions? Liz Bohannon challenges conventional wisdom about success, ambition, and fulfillment in this thought-provoking conversation about finding meaning in a noisy world. Bohannon shares her evolution from an externally successful but internally lon…

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The Locked-In Mindset 9:41

3M ago9:41

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed that some people consistently achieve their goals while others struggle to make progress? The difference often comes down to a single mindset shift – staying locked in without settling for less. Right now, we're in the "August harvest" – that critical midpoint of 2025 when we need to evaluate our progress agains…

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Mangos and Beyoncé: A Cross-Generational Conversation That Will Make You Smile 9:13

3M ago9:13

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Send us a text Ever wonder what teens are actually saying when they spout seemingly random phrases like "skibbity toilet" or greet each other with words like "mango"? This special episode features an enlightening conversation with my brilliant 14-year-old niece Carsyn that might forever change how you perceive Gen Z communication. Recorded during o…

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The Kindness Edge 10:08

3M ago10:08

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Send us a text Kindness is perhaps the most underrated leadership trait in business today. When was the last time you saw "kind leader" featured on someone's resume? Yet this powerful quality might be exactly what's missing from many leadership approaches. This episode unpacks what true kindness in leadership actually means - having empathy, consid…

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August Conversations: Pick, Pivot, Progress - Getting Unstuck 18:50

3M ago18:50

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Send us a text Finding yourself stuck between summer's freedom and fall's structure? You're not alone. August represents that peculiar transition period where we crave both relaxation and readiness, unstructured days and clear direction. Getting unstuck starts with stillness. When was the last time you intentionally sat quiet enough to hear your ow…

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7 Proven Lessons in a "Not Perfect" Career 21:38

4M ago21:38

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed that some colleagues who never seem to burn the midnight oil still progress faster in their careers? Or wondered why that person who knows everything isn't actually the one in charge? These puzzling workplace dynamics stem from unwritten rules and counterintuitive truths that can take years to discover. When I e…

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The Art of Compromise with Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association President and CEO, Carol Dover 54:19

4M ago54:19

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Send us a text Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about building bridges that connect people, perspectives, and possibilities. Just ask Carol Dover, who has spent three decades as the President and CEO of Florida's Restaurant and Lodging Association, steering the state's economic engine through hurricanes, economic downturns, and po…

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Sky's Not the Limit: How Lillie Rentz, Top Business Woman in Aviation, Is Reshaping the Industry 1:00:38

4M ago1:00:38

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Send us a text What does it take to transform from a foster child and migrant farmworker's daughter into one of the most influential women in global aviation? Lillie Rentz never imagined herself breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, but when opportunity knocked unexpectedly, she answered with a resounding "yes." In this captivating conver…

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From Car Interiors to Vintage Finds and Home Design: A Story in Progress with Woodward Throwbacks Co-Founder and Head of Design Bo Shepherd 50:53

4M ago50:53

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Send us a text What happens when you refuse to fit into someone else's box? For Bo Shepherd, the answer was nothing short of transformation. As just the third African-American female interior designer at General Motors, Bo found herself constantly battling expectations about everything from her natural hair to her tattoos. Despite achieving what ma…

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3D Printed Living Seawalls: Engineering Environmental Solutions with Anya Freeman, Founder & CEO, Kind Designs 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Send us a text Reimagining coastal protection through revolutionary technology that preserves both our cities and oceans. Meet Anya Freeman, the visionary founder behind Kind Designs, who's transforming traditional seawalls into living marine habitats through cutting-edge 3D printing. The urgency is clear: traditional concrete seawalls are destroyi…

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How Women Get the Success They Deserve with Alison Fragale, PhD, Author of "Likable Badass" 55:27

5M ago55:27

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Send us a text Ever wonder why your hard work isn't translating into the success you deserve? Allison Fragale, author of "Likable Badass," reveals the missing piece of the professional advancement puzzle that most women overlook. While we've been taught to pursue power and control resources, Fragale introduces a game-changing perspective: status mu…

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Quit Breaking Your Neck: The Art of Fitting vs. Forcing with Denise Thomas, The Effective Communication Coach 37:49

5M ago37:49

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Send us a text Have you ever found yourself breaking your neck to be in spaces where you simply don't fit? That's the powerful question at the heart of this spontaneous yet profound conversation with communication coach Denise Thomas. What began as a casual catch-up call transformed into a masterclass on recognizing your gifts, embracing divine tim…

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Mindfulness Matters with C-Suite Coach Dee Kendrix: Why Leaders Need to Start with Self 49:42

5M ago49:42

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Send us a text What happens when leaders drive without a license? When we race through leadership responsibilities at 180 miles per hour without first understanding ourselves, we miss critical details and create unnecessary risks—for ourselves and those we lead. In this powerful exploration of mindful leadership, we unpack the fundamental differenc…

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How to Stay Resilient in the Face of a Major Setback 15:55

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When Kellogg's Craig Wortmann lost a portion of his leg to cancer, he felt like he lost part of his identity, too. On this episode of The Insightful Leader podcast, he offers a guide to "bouncing back better."

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Unstuck: BevSource Founder Janet Johanson Shares her Lessons in Growing and Exiting a Business 32:06

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Send us a text What if the secret to navigating life's obstacles isn't finding the perfect map, but developing a mindset that always sees options? Janet's remarkable journey from unemployed 24-year-old to successful business founder and philanthropist offers powerful insights on leadership evolution that will transform how you approach challenges. …

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Authenticity - Leadership and Life with Chief People Officer Kim Seymour 40:42

6M ago40:42

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Send us a text What does it truly mean to lead authentically in today's corporate landscape? Kim Seymour, a seasoned executive with decades of leadership experience, breaks down this question with refreshing clarity and hard-won wisdom. "Leading people in a way that is sustainable for you, that you can believe in" forms the cornerstone of authentic…

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Insight Unpacked S2E6 | When a Healthcare Expert Becomes a Patient 18:40

6M ago18:40

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In this bonus episode of our series, "Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives," a healthcare economist must make critical decisions with partial information. Also: Do you have advice on how to be a good healthcare consumer? Any lessons you learned the hard way? Professor David Dranove wants to hear from you. Send …

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Seizing Power and Growing Confidence with Maggie O'Brien, Managing Director, Co-Head Chicago, J.P. Morgan Private Bank 31:40

6M ago31:40

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Send us a text Maggie O’Brien is Managing Director - Co-Head of Chicago at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. She is a Daniel Burnham Fellow member of Leadership Greater Chicago, the region’s premier civic leadership organization. Complementing Maggie’s offer as a corporate and community leader, she is a mom and wife, committed to the love and advancement o…

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Preventing a Potential Culture Clash at Work 15:49

6M ago15:49

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On this episode of The Insightful Leader: when Fuyao Glass opened a U.S. factory, it underestimated the importance of translating company culture.

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Workers Are Stressed Out. Here's How Leaders Can Help. 16:05

8M ago16:05

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On this (rerun) episode of The Insightful Leader: You can't always control what happens at work. But reframing setbacks, and instituting some serious calendar discipline, can go a long way toward reducing stress.

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What Rom-coms Can Teach Business Leaders 11:59

8M ago11:59

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On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we'll discuss how these movies can help us navigate conflict and tackle power dynamics.

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How Should You Present Yourself at Work? 23:15

9M ago23:15

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Be yourself! No, not like that. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back. This episode originally aired in January of 2024.

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Balancing Careers and Caregiving: Navigating Generational Challenges with Sue Ryan 35:26

9M ago35:26

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Send us a text This episode explores the complex realities of caregiving, focusing on the sandwich generation—the caregivers juggling responsibilities for both their children and aging relatives. With insights from Sue Ryan, we discuss self-care strategies, workplace transparency, and the importance of community support in navigating this demanding…

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Avoiding the Likability Trap at Work 11:27

9M ago11:27

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Plus: insecure employees and a flagging culture. On this episode of The Insightful Leader's "Ask Insight," a conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer. This is a (favorite!) rerun. We'll have a couple more in the coming weeks, with new episodes to follow. Stay tuned!

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AI, Family, and Breaking Our Personal High-Tech Barriers with Noelle Russell 1:05:07

10M ago1:05:07

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Send us a text This episode dives into tech empowerment and artificial intelligence through a conversation with Noelle Russell. We explore her personal journey, the importance of AI literacy, practical tools for leveraging AI, and the evolving roles of leadership in this new era filled with technological advancements. • Noelle shares her journey be…

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Navigating Boundaries and Mental Health: Insights with Dr. Shairi Turner for Personal Growth and Parenting in the Digital Age 53:15

10M ago53:15

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Send us a text The episode delves into the intricate subject of boundaries, emphasizing their role in fostering mental well-being and emotional freedom. By exploring personal experiences, generational impacts, and practical strategies, we guide listeners to understand and implement healthy boundaries in their lives. • Boundaries and their importanc…

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You Have an Idea for a New AI Tool. Now What? 9:32

10M ago9:32

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On this episode of The Insightful Leader: two researchers offer tips on how to get AI development right.

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Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on Her Climb to the Top 28:56

11M ago28:56

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On this episode of The Insightful Leader, Kellogg's Ellen Taaffe interviews her mentor about success, self-belief, and supporting the next generation of leaders.