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The Parlor Room

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The Parlor Room

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24/02/2025

Season 2 Finale: Top 8 Q&As with Harvard Business School Faculty

In The Parlor Room's season two finale, host Chris Linnane shares his favorite questions and answers from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty, including Christina Wallace, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Amy Edmondson, Sunil Gupta, V.G. Narayanan, Nancy Koehn, and Anthony Mayo. Tune in for their insights into marketing, the future of work, psychological safety, and more. Catch up on Season 2 of The Parlor Room: Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams: https://hbs.me/ade6yb9d Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies: https://hbs.me/3j3jcpmw Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56 Christina Wallace on Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset: https://hbs.me/2p87t4j8 Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3 Nancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Extraordinary Leadership: https://hbs.me/ycksfcds V.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business World: https://hbs.me/mry92699 Watch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/4j99nbwc
10/02/2025

Season 2 Bonus Content (Part 2): Unreleased Insights on Leadership & Strategy

In this second special episode of season two bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, never-before-heard clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members. Tune in to hear Amy Edmondson, Anthony Mayo, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Nancy Koehn discuss leadership, strategy, and resilience. Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams: https://hbs.me/ade6yb9d Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56 Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3 Nancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Extraordinary Leadership: https://hbs.me/ycksfcds
13/01/2025

V.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business World

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor V.G. Narayanan, senior associate dean for HBS Online and Executive Education, an expert in financial accounting, to explore the essential role of financial statements in the business world. They discuss how understanding business dynamics makes you a better accountant, the critical importance of financial statements as a form of communication, and how accounting serves as a universal language connecting businesses of all sizes. GUEST V.G. Narayanan, Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean of Executive Education and Senior Associate Dean of HBS Online RESOURCES HBS Online's Financial Accounting course (https://hbs.me/3nrrrr8t) Narayanan’s latest book, Introduction to Financial Accounting (https://hbs.me/2p9bw8pv) Related HBS Online blog posts: Choosing the Right HBS Online Finance & Accounting Course (https://hbs.me/2p9698nj) The Importance of Communication in Accounting (https://hbs.me/2p89fbxe) 8 Financial Accounting Skills for Business Success (https://hbs.me/49fhszbx) 5 Steps to Learn Financial Accounting without an Accounting Background (https://hbs.me/bde226nh) Course Comparison: Financial Accounting vs. Leading with Finance (https://hbs.me/3p7p6kkx) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/2p8z2ft2
27/01/2025

Season 2 Bonus Content (Part 1): AI & Navigating the Future of the Workplace

In this special episode featuring season two bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members on the topic of AI and navigating the future of the workplace. Tune in to hear from Sunil Gupta on marketing strategies, Anthony Mayo on effective leadership, Christina Wallace on entrepreneurial mindset, Felix Oberholzer-Gee on business strategy, and V.G. Narayanan on accounting. Catch up on Season 2 of The Parlor Room: Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies: https://hbs.me/3j3jcpmw Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56 Christina Wallace on Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset: https://hbs.me/2p87t4j8 Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3 V.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business World: https://hbs.me/mry92699 Watch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/4j99nbwc
1 Apr

Iavor Bojinov on AI Adoption, Trust, and Decision-Making

The Parlor Room returns for season 3 with a special edition: Hello AI—a series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business world. In the premiere episode, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane talks with HBS Professor Iavor Bojinov about why AI adoption hinges on trust, how organizations can scale AI effectively, and what leaders must rethink to succeed in an AI-driven world. GUEST Iavor I. Bojinov, Assistant Professor of Business Administration Richard Hodgson Fellow RESOURCES Learn more from Professor Iavor Bojinov in the HBS Online courses AI for Leaders and Data Science & AI for Decision Making. Related HBS Online Blog Posts: AI Implementation Cost vs. ROI: Finding the Balance How to Overcome Barriers to AI Adoption & Get Your Company on Board 5 Ethical Considerations of AI in Business Watch The Parlor Room presents Hello AI on YouTube
20 Oct

How to Get Paid for What Only You Can Bring with Law Roach

Law Roach is the image architect behind some of the most talked-about red carpet moments in the world. Raised on Chicago’s South Side, he built his career working with stars including Zendaya, Celine Dion, and Ariana Grande. Along the way, he became a star himself, with a name and reputation that carry value beyond the clothes. But reaching the top also brought a breaking point, and his very public retirement changed what he was willing to say yes to. In this episode of Aspire, Law joins Emma Grede to talk about his journey to the center of fashion and how he turned his talent and taste into a business. He shares what it took to earn millions a year from styling alone, and why walking away from it at the height of his career gave him the freedom to decide what he wanted to build next. Today, you’ll hear: Why a bold public persona only works when it’s backed by a professional reputation built on trust and follow-throughHow Law and Zendaya made sure his contribution was recognized and paid for in her fashion dealsWhy Keke Palmer fired him, and why being the best at your job doesn’t always mean you’re the right person for a clientHow gratitude and looking after other people’s interests build relationships that lastWhy Law uses fashion to tell stories about Black history and the women who shaped himWhat it takes to build a business that can grow beyond your own time and talent
16/12/2024

Nancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Extraordinary Leadership

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Nancy Koehn, an expert in crisis leadership, to discuss how crisis brings out extraordinary leadership, highlighting key characteristics like self-awareness, emotional intelligence, ambition, and courage. They explore how empathy inspires and motivates, emphasizing that great leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. GUEST Nancy Koehn, Baker Foundation Professor, James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration RESOURCES HBS Online’s interactive lesson with Professor Nancy Koehn (https://hbs.me/yck58wv9) Koehn’s latest book, Forged in Crisis (https://hbs.me/49ksds8w) Related HBS Online blog posts: Authentic Leadership: What It Is & Why It's Important (https://hbs.me/3azfem54) Leadership vs. Management: What’s the Difference? (https://hbs.me/sm8uuc5f) 5 Characteristics of a Courageous Leader (https://hbs.me/5bfmkc9y) 3 Examples of Courageous Leaders & Lessons You Can Learn From Them (https://hbs.me/3rkh75u4) Leadership Under Pressure: 3 Strategies for Keeping Calm During a Crisis (https://hbs.me/y77z49ev) Watch on Youtube: https://hbs.me/ycxxw6pk
02/12/2024

Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, Chris sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee, an expert in strategic management, to explore key frameworks and concepts in business strategy. They discuss disruptive innovation, shifting industry dynamics, and the importance of strategic flexibility. Oberholzer-Gee also shares insightful examples of how today’s leading companies create value. GUEST Felix Oberholzer-Gee, the Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. RESOURCES HBS Online's Business Strategy course (https://hbs.me/yckhjunp) Oberholzer-Gee’s latest book, Better, Simpler Strategy (https://hbs.me/yc7c6v4p) Related HBS Online blog posts: How Online Strategy Courses Boosted Anna Krupnova’s Confidence & Career (https://hbs.me/yzna9jbj) Business Strategy vs. Strategy Execution: Which Course Is Right for Me? (https://hbs.me/yzcj7c9k) Willingness to Pay vs. Willingness to Sell: What’s the Difference? (https://hbs.me/2p9yaubh) How to Develop a Business Strategy: 6 Steps (https://hbs.me/2p8pcu92) What Is Business Strategy & Why Is It Important? (https://hbs.me/yp4ktctb)
18/11/2024

Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, Chris sits down with startup advisor, founder, and Harvard Business School Professor Christina Wallace to discuss the critical role of building an entrepreneurial mindset. Wallace breaks down the distinctions between traditional marketing and entrepreneurial marketing, illustrating how mindset plays a pivotal role. She delves into the core principles of entrepreneurial marketing, emphasizing how curiosity and embracing uncertainty can drive meaningful results—far beyond a sales-driven approach. Plus, Wallace shares valuable insights on identifying your strengths and leveraging them to carve a fulfilling career path. GUEST Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer in the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School RESOURCES HBS Online's Entrepreneurial Marketing course (https://hbs.me/5bd39zr4) Wallace’s latest book, The Portfolio Life (https://hbs.me/msc4a74u) Related HBS Online blog posts: Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset & Deep Marketing Expertise with HBS Online’s New Certificate Course & Marketing Learning Track (https://hbs.me/659v25bd) HBS Online Courses Prepared This Young Professional to Jump from Industry to Entrepreneurship (https://hbs.me/4vt7un8w) Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: What's the Difference? (https://hbs.me/48kr9sc9) How One Health Care Leader Advanced Her Career by Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (https://hbs.me/k82798by) 3 Entrepreneurs Who Made Their Ideas Winning Realities (https://hbs.me/yckw3fbn) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/yuds3ku4
5 days ago

Jun Bei Liu on how to boost your confidence, block out naysayers and tackle mistakes

On this week's episode BOSS editor Sally Patten chats to Jun Bei Liu, founder and lead portfolio manager at TenCap. They discuss how she approaches mistakes, the importance of not letting others tell you that you can't do something and the best way to get a promotion. This podcast was sponsored by Ripple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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