Everyday Mba

Michael Crawford discusses his book “From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse”. Michael is an International deal maker and corporate executive that has helped some of the most powerful brands grow and operate globally, including with Disney, Four Seasons, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You will truly find no one more qualified in international business. Listen as he explores his personal experiences in Asia and how he helped build and operate some of the highest-profile brands on an international scale. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Atif Rafiq discusses his book “Decision Sprint” and new ways to innovate. Atif has blazed trails in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500 for over 25 years. After rising through digital native companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, Atif held C-suite roles at Volvo, and MGM Resorts. He was the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500, a pioneering role he held at McDonalds. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Brad McLain discusses his book “Designing Transformative Experiences.” Brad is a social scientist from the University of Colorado where he serves as the Director of the Center for STEM Learning. He is also a senior research scientist at the National Center for Women in Information Technology. Brad has worked with the Space Science Institute, the NASA Space Shuttle Program, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?  

Ian Williams discusses his book "Soil and Spirit" and ways to establish your purpose, gain insight and manage transformational change. Ian is the founder of Still Point Insight, a company that helps scale business impact and employee wellbeing through process optimization. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Carmit Glik discusses the state of digital transformation in the global shipping industry. Carmit is the CEO of Ship4wd, a digital-first freight forwarding service built for SMBs. Carmit has been at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the global freight industry for over 22 years. She has worked with startups and large multinational enterprises alike, covering strategic supply chain management, digital transportation, and freight forwarding solutions. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

John Horn discusses his book “Inside the Competitor's Mindset” and how to predict your competitor’s next move. John is Professor of Practice in Economics at the Olin Business School at Washington University. His global economics courses are informed by his nine years of work on competitive strategy with the Strategy Practice of McKinsey & Company. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Professor Orly Lobel discusses her book "The Equality Machine" and how to use AI to harness a brighter, more inclusive future. Orly is a renowned tech policy scholar and the Director of the Center for Employment and Labor Policy at the University of San Diego. She is a member of the American Law Institute, a former Israeli military data analyst, and Supreme Court clerk. Why should we be optimistic about AI’s future? Listen here to find out. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Alex Brueckmann discusses his book “Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs” and ways to thrive in business while leading a balanced life. Alex is a strategy facilitator, speaker, and author. He has worked with thousands of business leaders from organizations across the world. Alex is an alumnus of the European Business School and holds a number of certificates in organizational development and strategy from Harvard. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Vili Lehdonvirta discusses his book "Cloud Empires" and how digital platforms like Amazon and others are overtaking our lives. We explore how we can regain control. Vili is Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research at the University of Oxford. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Morra Aarons-Mele discusses her book "The Anxious Achiever" and how to turn anxiety into a leadership superpower. Morra is an author and an award winning consultant. You’ve seen her in places like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She a Ted speaker. Her first book "Hiding in the Bathroom" was an Amazon best seller. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Gaia Bernstein discusses her book "Unwired" and ways to gain control over addictive technologies. Gaia Bernstein is a Law Professor, Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes teaches and lectures on issues at the intersections of law, technology, privacy, and health. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Carol Geffner discusses her book “Building a New Leadership Ladder” and transforming male-dominated organizations to support women on the rise. Carol is formerly Professor of the Practice of Governance and Management at the University of Southern California. She is currently President of CBVision consultants. She is a member of Forbes's Coaches Council. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Frank Devine discusses his book “Rapid Mass Engagement” and ways to drive continuous improvement through employee culture. Frank is the founder of Accelerated Improvement and has trained senior leaders and change agents in organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Rolls Royce, Coca Cola, and more. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Liz Hoffman discusses her book "Crash Landing" and how the world's biggest companies survived the COVID financial crisis. Liz was a longtime Wall Street Journal reporter before being named the business and finance editor at Semafor. She gained astonishing access inside many of most high-profile CEOs and their decision-making, revealing how they navigated the financial carnage of 2020. Hear the stories of AirBnB, American Airlines, Hilton and Ford. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Melanie Booher discusses her book “Conscious Culture” and a game plan to build a great workplace. Melanie is the creator of the Conscious Culture Certified Coach program. She helps organizations create meaningful change in the areas of HR, Operations, Leadership Development, and Business Strategy in order to leverage culture as a competitive advantage. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Carol Kauffman discusses her new book "Real-Time Leadership" and how to be a successful leader when the stakes are high. Carol is known internationally as a leader in the field of leadership coaching. Marshall Goldsmith named her the number one leadership coach and Thinkers50 ranked her among the top eight coaches in the world. Carol is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and a visiting professor at Henley Business School. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Donna Griffit discusses her book "Sticking To My Story" and the alchemy of storytelling for startups. Donna Griffit is a corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist. She has helped over 1000 startups raise hundreds of millions of dollars and accelerate their sales with great storytelling and messaging savvy. Listen for three action items you can use today.  Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?  

Stefan Falk discusses his new book "Intrinsic Motivation" and how to love your work and succeed. Stefan is a human performance expert that works with top business executives as well as military specials ops teams and elite professional athletes. He’s a McKinsey alumnus and his leadership and human performance techniques were developed with leading scientists in fields of neuroscience, behavioral science, and psychology.  Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Natasha Zoryk discusses how female entrepreneurs can build a 7-figure business. Natasha is a business mentor and marketing expert that helps female entrepreneurs sustainably scale their brand. Listen for three action items you can use today. Find her at natashazoryk.com. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Mike Stemple discusses his book "Innovating Innovation" and why corporate innovation struggles in the age of the entrepreneur. Mike is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and executive mentor. He has built over twenty startups, built and sold four technology companies, including Original Wraps which he sold to 3M in 2011, and he is widely considered an expert at ideation, innovation, and startup psychology. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?