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I am delighted to welcome Dr. Minal Pathak to our podcast.

Dr. Minal Pathak is an Associate Professor at the Global Centre for Environment and Energy at Ahmedabad University, India. She served as a Senior Scientist with the IPCC Technical Support Unit from 2017-2023, contributing to the ‘Global Warming of 1.5°C’ and ‘Climate Change and Land’ reports, and co-editing the Sixth Assessment Report and the 2023 Synthesis Report. She also contributed to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2023. Dr. Minal leads the South Asia Hub of the Urban Climate Change Research Network in collaboration with Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Her research focuses on climate change mitigation in urban areas, transport, and buildings, with an emphasis on co-benefits and development. She is an Associate Editor for Climate and Development journal.

In this episode, Dr. Minal Pathak will share valuable insights from her research on "The High Price of High Life: How Luxury Affects Climate and Society."

This episode dives into the intricate relationship between luxury lifestyles, climate change, and societal impacts. We explore how high-end consumption, from fashion to travel, contributes disproportionately to environmental degradation through resource-intensive practices and excessive carbon emissions. We’ll also discuss the societal divide created by luxury consumption, highlighting issues like economic inequality and unsustainable aspirations. How can the luxury industry balance exclusivity with responsibility? What role can consumers play in demanding ethical and eco-friendly practices?

Join us as we unravel these pressing questions and discuss the shift toward sustainable luxury, where elegance meets accountability.

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We are thrilled to have Prof. Daniel Trabucchi and Prof. Tommaso Buganza from the School of Management at Politecnico di Milano join us today. In this episode, they share valuable insights from their innovation-driven book, Platform Thinking: Read the Past. Write the Future.

Platform Thinking is the ability to center platform-based mechanisms in digital business transformations. From Uber to Airbnb, platforms have reshaped millions of lives, yet their true potential often goes unrecognized. This episode demystifies platform ecosystems, offering a step-by-step guide to creating value through platform models. Backed by a decade of research, the faculty members provide practical tools and a clear framework for driving digital transformation, making it essential for anyone curious about the power of platforms.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Prof. Daniel Trabucchi and Prof. Tommaso Buganza to our podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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We are delighted to welcome Prof. Mary Crossan with us today.

Dr. Mary Crossan is a Distinguished University Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School at Western, recognized for her excellence in teaching, research, and service.

In 2021, she was named among the top 2% of the most cited scientists in her field. With expertise in organizational learning, strategy, leadership character, and improvisation, her research has been widely published in top journals like the Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review.

She has co-authored several textbooks and developed management tools, including the “Improvise to Innovate” video with the Second City Improvisation Company. Her recent focus is on developing leader character, with ongoing work in education and consultancy worldwide. Dr. Crossan also co-hosts the Question of Character podcast.

In this episode, Prof. Mary Crossan shares profound insights from her research-focused book, The Character Compass: Transforming Leadership for the 21st Century.

This groundbreaking book by Prof. Mary Crossan offers a fresh perspective on leadership, emphasizing the pivotal role of character in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Drawing on extensive research and practical insights, The Character Compass provides a framework for cultivating the traits essential to effective leadership, such as integrity, accountability, and courage.

Through compelling examples and actionable strategies, Crossan highlights how leader character influences decision-making, fosters innovation, and drives organizational success. This book is an essential read for leaders seeking to thrive in the 21st century and make a meaningful impact.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Prof. Mary Crossan as she joins our podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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We are delighted to welcome Dr. David Schneer with us today.

Dr. David is a CEO, nonverbal intelligence expert, and research moderator with over four decades of experience. As the leader of Merrill Research, founded in 1986, he has interviewed tens of thousands of individuals globally, uncovering the gap between what people say and how their bodies communicate. Now, as CEO of The Merrill Institute, he teaches individuals to understand and apply nonverbal cues in both their professional and personal lives. Dr. David is a Certified Body Language Master Trainer, trained by the world’s leading experts in the field.

In this episode, Dr. David Schneer offers an inspiring journey into qualitative market research, blending personal triumph with professional wisdom. Schneer unveils 7 traits of successful researchers’ curiosity, preparedness, extroversion, synthesizing complexity, nonverbal observation, grit, and venturousness while showcasing how qualitative insights complement data-driven methods. With innovations like integrating body language and AI, this book is a must-read for leaders and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of customer behavior in today’s dynamic markets.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Dr. David Schneer as he graces our podcast. We are eager to delve into his expertise and gain valuable insights on this fascinating topic.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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We are delighted to welcome Prof. Georg Wernicke to the Business Talk podcast today.

Prof. Georg Wernicke is an expert in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), focusing on how CEO values and public opinion influence corporate behavior and reputation.

His research delves into key issues such as CEO compensation, corporate misconduct, and the impact of prosocial practices. His work has been published in leading journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal, and has earned numerous prestigious awards.

Currently, Prof. Wernicke is the Dieter Schwarz Foundation Chaired Associate Professor of Strategy at HEC Paris, where he teaches Strategic Management and continues to make significant contributions to research in CSR and corporate governance.

Prof. Wernicke holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Mannheim and degrees from University College London and Humboldt University of Berlin. His Ph.D. dissertation won the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation Best Dissertation Award. Before his current role at HEC Paris, he served as an Assistant Professor in Corporate Governance at Copenhagen Business School and held visiting scholar positions at institutions such as NYU Stern School of Business, University of Antwerp, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, and INSEAD.

In 2023, Prof. Wernicke was awarded the BnP Paribas Vernimmen Teaching Prize at HEC Paris, recognizing his outstanding teaching and commitment to delivering impactful learning experiences.

In this episode, Prof. Wernicke shares valuable insights from his recent research, "How Business Leaders Can Shape Democracy Responsibly", published in the Journal of Business Ethics in 2024.

Please join me in welcoming Prof. Georg Wernicke to the podcast. We look forward to gaining valuable insights from his expertise on the intersection of business leadership and democracy.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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We are delighted to have Prof. Alex Edmans with us today.

Prof. Edmans is a renowned Professor of Finance at the prestigious London Business School, where he specializes in corporate finance, responsible business, and behavioral finance.

An Oxford graduate and Fulbright Scholar with a PhD from MIT Sloan, Prof. Edmans brings a wealth of expertise from his experiences at Morgan Stanley and Wharton. Beyond academia, he has made significant contributions to the world of business and policy, having advised the UK government, World Economic Forum, and Novo Nordisk.

Prof. Edmans is also a gifted communicator. His TED talks have garnered over 2.8 million views, and his writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and other leading publications. His groundbreaking book Grow the Pie was a Financial Times Best Business Book of 2020, offering transformative perspectives on purpose-driven business.

Today, we’ll dive into his latest work, May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases – And What We Can Do About It. Prof. Edmans will share invaluable insights into how biases shape decision-making and how we can navigate these challenges to make more informed choices.

Named Poets & Quants’ Professor of the Year in 2021, Prof. Edmans has received 26 teaching awards, reflecting his unparalleled ability to inspire and educate. His thought leadership continues to influence finance, sustainability, and responsible business on a global scale.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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Over the past five years, U.S. public boards have made strides in managing ESG issues, with Fortune 100 board members with relevant ESG credentials increasing from 29% to 43%. While growth is notable in environmental and governance expertise, social credentials lag behind. Dedicated ESG/sustainability committees are becoming more common, enhancing oversight as companies navigate regulatory pressures and opportunities in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. However, significant gaps remain in areas like climate change and worker welfare expertise.

In this episode, Prof. Tensie Whelan offers valuable insights from her research, “Bridging the ESG Gap: How Boards Are Evolving.”

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Tensie Whelan with us today.

Prof. Tensie Whelan is the Distinguished Professor of Practice for Business and Society and the Founding Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. With over 25 years of experience in local, national, and international sustainability issues, Prof. Tensie is dedicated to advancing the proactive and innovative mainstreaming of sustainability within businesses.

As President of the Rainforest Alliance, Prof. Tensie grew the organization’s budget from $4.5 million to $50 million and recruited over 5,000 companies across more than 60 countries to engage in sustainability practices. Under her leadership, the Rainforest Alliance became an internationally recognized and credible brand. Prior to this, Prof. Tensie served as Executive Director of the New York League of Conservation Voters, Vice President of the National Audubon Society, Managing Editor of Ambio, a journal of the Swedish Academy of Sciences, and as a journalist in Latin America.

Prof. Tensie has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics. She was also a Citi Fellow in Leadership and Ethics at NYU Stern and has served on numerous nonprofit boards. She currently sits on the advisory boards of ALO Advisors, Edelman, Giant Ventures, and Nespresso. She was recently appointed to the board of Emerald SPAC and is an Advisor to the Future Economy Project for Harvard Business Review.

Prof. Tensie holds a B.A. from New York University, an M.A. from American University, and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Owner President Management (OPM) Program. She was awarded the Stern Faculty Excellence Award in 2020 and named Distinguished Professor of Practice in 2023 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Stern and the field of sustainable business.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Rama Bijapurkar to today’s episode of Business Talk.

A celebrated business advisor, independent director, and author, Mrs. Bijapurkar is widely recognized for her expertise in India’s market and consumer economy. Known as a thought leader in business-market strategy, she provides a unique "people lens" to analyze and understand India’s dynamic economic landscape.

With over two decades of experience as a visiting faculty member at IIM Ahmedabad, Mrs. Bijapurkar has specialized in customer-based business strategies, shaping the perspectives of countless business leaders. She has served on the boards of several prestigious organizations, including Cummins India, IIM Ahmedabad, Apollo Hospitals, Infosys, Nestle India, and ICICI Bank, among others.

Mrs. Bijapurkar’s professional journey includes key roles at McKinsey & Company, Marg Marketing & Research Group (now Nielsen India), and MODE Services (now TNS India) before establishing her own consulting practice. She is also the author of acclaimed books such as Lilliput Land, We Are Like That Only, and Customer in the Boardroom.

In this episode, Mrs. Bijapurkar shares valuable insights from her latest book, “LILIPUT LAND: How Small Is Driving India’s Mega Consumption Story,” offering a deep dive into the trends shaping India's consumer economy.

Join us for an engaging conversation with one of India’s most influential voices in business and strategy.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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We are delighted to welcome Prof. Eugene Sadler-Smith to today’s episode.

Prof. Sadler-Smith is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK, with a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on intuition in decision-making and hubris in leadership, topics that have been widely recognized and published in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Learning and Education and the British Journal of Management.

Prof. Sadler-Smith is the author of several influential books, including Intuition in Business (Oxford University Press, 2023), Hubristic Leadership (SAGE, 2019), and The Intuitive Mind (Wiley, 2010), which has been translated into multiple languages. He has also contributed to prominent media outlets like Forbes (Korea) and The Times. His latest book, The Hubris Hazard and How to Avoid It, was published in 2024.

In this episode, Prof. Sadler-Smith shares valuable insights from his latest work, Trust Your Gut: Go with Your Intuition and Make Better Choices. Tune in as we dive into the fascinating world of intuition in business and leadership!

Tune in and gain valuable insights from Prof. Eugene Sadler-Smith!

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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Today, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Watkins to our podcast channel, Business Talk. Dr. Watkins is a distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. For over two decades, he has guided leaders through critical transitions, helped them build effective teams, and supported their efforts to drive transformative change.

In today’s episode, Dr. Watkins will delve into insights from his acclaimed book, The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future, exploring strategic thinking and leadership that drive organizations forward.

In 2023, Dr. Watkins was inducted into the Thinkers50 Management Hall of Fame in recognition of his invaluable contributions to management thought leadership. His best-selling book, The First 90 Days, is celebrated as the ultimate guide for leaders in transition, with over 1.5 million copies sold in 23 languages. Lauded by The Economist as "the onboarding bible," the book remains an essential resource for leaders worldwide.

Originally from Canada, Dr. Watkins has a unique educational background, having studied electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo, business and law at Western University, and earning his PhD in decision sciences from Harvard University.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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