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In this episode of So What from BCG, host Georgie Frost talks with John Schreiber, CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and BCG’s Rishi Varma about leading organizations through resource scarcity by anchoring on purpose. John shares how NJPAC shifted from a traditional, aging audience to a diverse, community‑focused model, leveraging new revenue streams like a partnership with Lionsgate and expanding free cultural programming, all while maintaining a $70‑$75 million budget and investing $8 million annually in social impact. Rishi highlights the broader lesson that leaders must prioritize strategically, embrace change as an ally, and tap external ecosystems to build resilience and sustainability. Together they stress the importance of a producer’s mindset—continuous incremental improvement, disciplined decision‑making, and collaborative governance—to thrive when cash is limited.
In this episode, former Coca‑Cola CMO Walter Susini shares lessons from leading a global icon, emphasizing the power of distinctive brand assets like the Christmas jingle, polar bears, and the contour bottle. He explains why Coca‑Cola sticks with the same...
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with Marcus Buckingham, the renowned strengths researcher and author of the new book Design Love In, about why love—understood as a measurable, practical force—drives business success. Buckingham shares how selling his own company revealed...
In this episode, David Brancaccio breaks down Jamie Dimon's latest shareholder letter, highlighting the CEO’s concerns about persistent inflation, rising government debt, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions that could tighten credit conditions. Experts Ari Schwader and Pavlina Czerneva explain how these...
In this episode, hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius discuss how circadian rhythms—our internal biological clocks—shape individual productivity and emotional regulation at work. Guest Stefan Volk, a professor at the University of Sydney Business School, explains the science behind chronotypes,...
In this episode, Professor Benjamin Means discusses the unique governance challenges of family‑owned businesses, highlighting how traditional corporate law often overlooks family dynamics. He explains key concepts such as shareholder oppression, the three‑circle model that maps family, ownership, and management...
Brian Mac Mahon, founder of Expert Dojo—the venture arm of a $1 billion‑plus single‑family office—revealed five unconventional tactics that have powered over 300 startup investments. He emphasizes that only three variables truly drive every investment decision, rendering traditional networking largely obsolete....
In this episode, Marc Dixon, co‑founder and Managing Director of Study Academy USA, shares his unconventional career path from ride‑photo installations in the 1990s to senior roles at Kodak, Pixel, and various tech startups, highlighting how calculated risk‑taking propelled his...
In this episode of Lead Better, Scott, Mikey, and guest Morgan Harper explore the concept of "healthy paranoia" as a leadership tool for anticipating change and spotting inflection points. Drawing on insights from Andy Grove’s "Only the Paranoid Survive" and...
In this episode, Triton founder and CEO Peter Prahl explains how his firm deliberately avoids chasing market themes, instead investing early in growing sectors like healthcare, industrials, and business services. He emphasizes the importance of disciplined value investing that targets...
In this brief 3‑minute episode, influence strategist Howie Chan explains that true influence starts with shaping your own beliefs before you try to sway others. He highlights key tactics such as using liberating beliefs, anchoring offers, and mastering the middle...
In this episode, hosts discuss the hidden costs of being a chief marketing officer, highlighting the relentless travel, jet lag, and personal sacrifices that accompany the role. They share personal anecdotes—like logging 64 hotel nights in a year—and strategies for...
In this debut episode of Strong Face, host Tamara Stewart explores the dilemma leaders face when they must enforce policies that clash with their values and watch their teams suffer under flawed systems. Drawing from her own experience as a...
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with leadership educator Margaret Andrews about the often‑overlooked skill of self‑understanding that underpins effective leadership. Andrews shares stories of high‑achieving managers who realize their technical talent isn’t enough, explains her "best boss" exercise which...
In this episode, host Josh Dittar and guest Jamie Sumner discuss how AI can automate data analysis for community financial institutions but cannot replace the strategic conversations that drive decision‑making. They share personal anecdotes about stepping out of comfort zones,...
