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Finding Your Path with Eric Knott – Business Isn't Hard
Finding Your Path with Eric Knott
In this episode of Business Isn’t Hard, Oliver sits down with Professor Eric Knott, a longtime human resources executive, business owner, and professor at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business, to break down what early career development really looks like for students and young professionals. With more than 25 years of experience across senior HR leadership, consulting, and higher education, Eric shares why most people do not find their career through perfect planning, but through action, reflection,…
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This episode is Part 2 of a four-part series exploring the core ideas behind the Business Isn’t Hard thesis, which examines what drives lasting success among business leaders. In this conversation, we take a closer look at the Learning–Leading Spiral, a concept that describes how individuals continually grow by moving between two states: learning and…
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Mini Series Part 1 – Defining Success
Welcome back! Today, I’m starting a 4 part mini series, going over the biggest takeaways and finding from my thesis project, which this podcast is a part of. Today, we talk about what success actually looks like for business leaders, defined by 5 key elements: personal fulfillment, financial wellbeing, personal growth, energizing work, and helping…
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Understanding What Energizes You with Marisa Szem-Stafford – Episode 26
What does it really take to become a great leader in today’s workplace? In this episode, I sit down with Marisa Szem-Stafford, founder of Szem-Szem Consulting and director head of talent development at Hilton Hotels, to explore the core habits and mindsets that separate good leaders from great ones. With over three decades of experience…
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What High Achievers Look Like with Dylan Stafford – Episode 25
I sat down with Dylan Stafford, former Assistant Dean at UCLA Anderson School of Management and host of the Drive Time podcast. With over 20 years of experience in admissions and leadership, Dylan has personally admitted more than 5,000 students into UCLA’s top-ranked MBA program. That means he’s seen exactly what it takes to stand…
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The Smartest Role to Play in Your Career with Joe Chernov – Episode 24
Today, I sit down with Joe Chernov, a three-time CMO, seasoned startup advisor, and Executive in Residence at Battery Ventures, widely recognized as a leader in B2B marketing. Joe, who previously led global marketing at Pendo and oversaw significant growth and acquisitions, shares his circuitous career path from aspiring federal law enforcement to building high-performing…
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