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HBR IdeaCast

HBR IdeaCast

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 A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.Copyright 2025 Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Does the Tech Industry Need a Reboot?

    Does the Tech Industry Need a Reboot?
    May 27 2025
    Although we’ve seen great successes come out of the technology sector in recent decades, many critics — and even some insiders — say it’s due for an overhaul. As a longtime Silicon Valley engineer and executive and cofounder of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference, Telle Whitney argues that tech culture is still too closed-off and unwelcoming to different points of view, which leads to products and services that aren’t as good as they could be — for consumers and society. She thinks the industry — and corporate tech departments — can stay innovative while also becoming more inclusive and shares her advice for leaders who want to help. Whitney is the author of the new book Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive.
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    28 mins
  • The Secrets Behind Barry Diller’s Business Success

    The Secrets Behind Barry Diller’s Business Success
    May 20 2025
    To achieve long-term success in tumultuous businesses like media and entertainment, following formulas and data won't get you there. Barry Diller, the current Chairman and Senior Executive of both IAC and Expedia Group, has built a decades-long career in TV, film, and digital media by going with his instincts and betting on what he views as good ideas with limitless potential. He shares what he's learned about navigating the larger-than-life personalities in Hollywood, developing talent over time, and taking advantage of luck when it comes your way. Diller is the author of the new memoir, Who Knew.
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    35 mins
  • Unexpectedly Out of a Job? Here’s How to Bounce Back

    Unexpectedly Out of a Job? Here’s How to Bounce Back
    May 13 2025
    In a period of increasing political and economic uncertainty, government funding cuts, and AI that can outperform humans, many people are rightly worried about how those forces might disrupt their careers. Layoffs loom, and even those in senior leadership might soon experience - or have already endured - a setback they weren't expecting. Whitney Johnson, the CEO of Disruption Advisors, has advice on how to deal with the emotions surrounding those kinds of shocks, tactical steps you can take to get back in the game, and ways to learn from the experience so you're better positioned for the future.
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    28 mins
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A casual conversation while thinking about the ideas to improve your life and work. Always very easy actionable advice while linking to other podcasts and further in depth information at your convenience. So relationships and life gets better and simpler less complex.

Empowerment and action steps for rewarding work!

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