Dr. Jeff Tanner talks about the book he co-wrote with George Dudley: "The Hard Truth About Soft Selling."

This year marked the fifth anniversary of the demise of two companies -- Arthur Andersen and Enron. Recently, a panel of former executives from these companies spoke out publicly for the first time about their experiences during this key moment in American business history. This podcast highlights remarks by Dr. Vince Kaminski, Professor of Executive Education at Rice University and former Director of Research for Enron; Jack Tompkins, former Andersen partner and former Chief Financial Officer of Enron – he left the company before Ken Lay took over in 1986; and Phil Wedemeyer, Director of Research for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and former Andersen partner.

Recently, Mark McCollum spoke to a crowd of over 100 students, faculty and business leaders on the Baylor campus. McCollum, Chief Accounting Officer at Halliburton, addressed the effectiveness of corporate America's efforts to regaining the public trust. His appearance was part of the Ben H. Williams Distinguished Speakers Series.

Aimee Clement, MBA candidate from Sugarland, is in the Portfolio Practicum class at Baylor University, where 15 students handle one of the largest student-managed investment funds in the nation. Aimee tells us about her stock pick in the Consumer Discretionary sector and why she recommends it.

Joshua Lynn, a senior from Houston majoring in Finance and Economics, is in the Portfolio Practicum class at Baylor University, where 15 students handle one of the largest student-managed investment funds in the nation, currently valued at over $7 million. In the energy sector, Lynn picked Weatherford International stock. He tells us why.

Dr. James Roberts discusses the epidemic of compulsive buying.

Rachel Woods, Licensed Attorney, Consultant and Founder of Leadership Trek Corporation, describes the "power suit" one should wear when negotiating.

Rachel Woods, Licensed Attorney, Consultant and Founder of Leadership Trek Corporation, tells how to turn attacks into opportunities with negotiation jujitsu.

Rachel Woods, Licensed Attorney, Consultant and Founder of Leadership Trek Corporation, provides some tips for people who avoid conflict.

Dr. Kent Gilbreath, professor of Economics at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, is an expert in the growing field called forensic economics. He explains what it is and gives some example situations.