Poole Podcast

Today, Bradley Kirkman and Donald Thompson discuss the future of work through the lens of emotional intelligence, generational differences in leadership, and diversity in the C-suite.

Donald Thompson is an executive coach, CEO of The Diversity Movement, and host of the Donald Thompson Podcast.

Bradley L. Kirkman is the General (Ret.) H. Hugh Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged in business for so many things including data analytics and enhancing the customer experience. But there are concerns about AI as well, such as loss of actual human jobs and facial recognition bias. Today, we dive into AI and how it's taught in the classroom.

Bill Rand is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Poole College and is currently the Executive Director of the Business Analytics Initiative.

Dr. Haroon Abbu is the Vice president of Digital Data and Analytics at Bell & Howell and the co-author of TRUST: The Winning Formula for Digital Leaders. A Practical Guide for Companies Engaged in Digital Transformation.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

Accounting isn't just debits and credits; it's a dynamic profession that is constantly changing. In this episode, hear Poole College graduate and Ernst & Young Senior Partner Christine Holmes ('88) and Professor Kathy Krawczyk discuss what drew them to accounting and how the industry has changed over their careers.

Christine Holmes ('88) is a senior partner at EY.

Kathy Krawczyk is a Department Head and Dixon Hughes Goodman Professor of Accounting in the Poole College of Management.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

When former NC State quarterback Mike Glennon founded his virtual coaching platform Emulate Sport, he quickly learned how difficult it is to get a startup off the ground. But he also learned how much potential there was to make money - if the startup was successful.  Today, Glennon and Jon Carr, Professor of Entrepreneurship,  talk about the hard truths of entrepreneurship, and how the clinical model at the NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic is helping students to "fail safe" to better prepare them for their next chapter.

Jon Carr is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and chair of the Department of Management, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship at North Carolina State University.

Mike Glennon, a 2011 Poole College graduate, is now entering his tenth season in the NFL currently with the NY Giants. He's also the co-founder of Emulate Sports.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

We've heard the term "The Great Resignation," and some would argue that it should be called "The Great Reshuffle" because employees aren't leaving the workforce - they're finding the greener grass at another company.  So what can employers do to build an attractive corporate culture and retain talent?

Teena Piccione is the Managing Director of Telco, Media, Entertainment & Gaming at Google Cloud, and an advisory board member of our executive education, women and technical leadership program at the NC State Poole College of Management.

Beth Ritter is a professor of practice in the Department of Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the NC State Poole College of Management.  Prior joining Poole, Beth was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Burt's Bees, where she was a part of the management team that sold the business to Clorox.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

"In God we trust. All others must bring data." - Edwards Deming

With about 500,000 employees and over 2,000 stores, at The Home Depot, data science and analytics are critically important to solving business problems and giving the customer the best experience, both in-store and online. They need to know when to have inventory available, when to have staff ready, how to allocate resources, and so much more.

But leveraging data and analytics are not just for huge companies anymore. Today, Bill Rand, Erik Holbrook, and Richard McPhail talk how every tactical decision should be made with analytics backing it up.
 
Erik Holbrook is the Vice President - Finance, FP&A at The Home Depot.

Poole College alumni ('92) Richard McPhail is EVP and Chief Financial Officer, The Home Depot.

Bill Rand is Executive Director of the Business Analytics Initiative and Associate Professor of Marketing at the Poole College of Management at NC State University.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

On today's episode, Jessica Thomas and Eric Henry give us the inside information on B-Corps, which Jessica describes as, "the leading edge of a sustainable business movement - businesses that are really innovating when it comes to social and environmental impact and really positively impacting stakeholders across the board."  But what does all that mean?  And how does NC State, Poole College and the B-Corp Clinic, create a roadmap to guide and educate students on positive social impact?

Jessica Thomas is an Assistant Professor of Practice and the Director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative at Poole College. Jessica has over 15 years of experience working domestically and internationally in sustainable enterprise, social innovation, and business development.

Eric Henry is the Founder and President of TS Designs, the first certified B Corp and North Carolina.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

On today's episode, Tayah Butler and Danya Perry discuss what we should be doing at Poole College of Management (and at all colleges and universities) to help grow the conversation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and how we can embed DEI into the curriculum. As Tayah looks at it, she's like "a river guide, an expert river guide. Because when we're trying to navigate the challenges that we encounter in diversity, equity and inclusion as both individuals, and then also as organizations, there are some smooth rivers that we can float down easily, but then there are some moments where it really is a rough ride."  Today, Tayah and Danya look at what students, faculty, and organizations can do to navigate the sometimes choppy waters.

Tayah Butler is the first director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Poole College of Management at NC State University.  Danya Perry is the Director of Equitable Economic Development at Wake County Economic Development and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Raleigh Chamber.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

NC State grad, former NC State football star, former NFL player, and current CEO of Holt Brothers Inc Terrence Holt joins us in-studio for a special LIVE episode of the Poole Podcast. Terrence and Jenny talk about the Holt Brothers mission to serve its employees and the community, leadership lessons from his playing days and career, and why the Holts are spending their time and resources on giving back with the Holt Brothers Foundation.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

What skills do the leaders of tomorrow need? How do we teach those skills in the classroom?  How has the pandemic changed leadership styles?  And what does any of this have to do with an armadillo, a Mandarin duck, an eagle, and a dolphin? Leigh Shamblin, director of leadership and a professor of practice and Chuck Saia, senior partner at Deloitte share their insights on leadership and everything in between.

Leigh Shamblin serves as the director of leadership and a professor of practice at the Poole College of Management. Chuck Saia is a senior partner at Deloitte. In his 30 year career, Chuck has held various leadership positions, including being the former Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte risk and financial advisory board. Chuck is a CPA and holds an MBA from Quinnipiac University. Earlier in 2021, Chuck authored his first book, "You got this kid: Words of advice for young leaders," with all of the proceeds, benefiting Lupus research and environmental sustainability.

The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.