Best NC State University Poole College of Management Podcasts (2025)

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Leadership in a post-COVID hybrid workspace world, with Donald Thompson and Bradley Kirkman 42:50

3y ago42:50

42:50

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 Shelto…

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How AI is driving data decisions in business, with Haroon Abbu and Bill Rand 45:53

3y ago45:53

45:53

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 Marke…

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Two Masters of Accounting: Christine Holmes (Ernst & Young) and Professor Kathy Krawczyk 44:36

3y ago44:36

44:36

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 senio…

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Hard Truths, Mistakes, and Lessons in Entrepreneurship, with Mike Glennon and Professor Jon Carr 43:25

3y ago43:25

43:25

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 tru…

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The future of work 49:32

3y ago49:32

49:32

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…

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Big Data Analytics with Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail, VP Erik Holbrook, and Professor Bill Rand 49:06

3+ y ago49:06

49:06

"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 hav…

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B-Corps and the Triple Bottom Line, with Jessica Thomas and Eric Henry 41:09

3+ y ago41:09

41:09

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 …

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) 101, with Tayah Butler and Danya Perry 50:37

4y ago50:37

50:37

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 …

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LIVE with Terrence Holt, CEO of Holt Brothers Inc. 54:17

4y ago54:17

54:17

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 Hol…

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Empathy, authenticity, and soft skills: Next-generation leadership with Chuck Saia and Leigh Shamblin 40:08

4y ago40:08

40:08

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 sh…

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Lessons Learned: COVID 19 and the Global Supply Chain, with Rob Handfield and Joydeep Ganguly 33:36

4y ago33:36

33:36

How has the global supply chain has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons were learned so that we're better prepared for the next pandemic? NC State professor Rob Handfield and Gilead's Joydeep Ganguly share their expertise and provide actionable insight into supply chain strategy. Rob Handfield is the Bank of America University …

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"Think and Do" Leadership with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson and Poole College of Management Dean Frank Buckless 43:52

4y ago43:52

43:52

Dr. Randy Woodson became North Carolina State University's 14th chancellor in April of 2010, and he leads the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 students and a $1.5 billion budget. Under his leadership, the university created and implemented the pathway to the future strategic plan and advanced each of its strategic goals. H…

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Chef and the Professor: Entrepreneurship with Vivian Howard and Lewis Sheats 34:35

4y ago34:35

34:35

NC State graduate Vivian Howard's empire includes 4 restaurants - Chef and the Farmer in Kinston NC, Benny's Big Time in Wilmington NC, Handy & Hot in Charleston SC, and the new Lenoir, also in Charleston SC. She's the author of two acclaimed books, This Will Make It Taste Good and Deep Run Roots. Her TV show, A Chef's Life, was a huge hit and an i…

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Top Risks for 2021 and beyond: A view from the C-Suite 38:17

4y ago38:17

38:17

The Enterprise Risk Management Initiative (ERM) at NC State annually surveys over 1,000 executives throughout the world about what they perceive to be the top risks each year. Mark Beasley, Professor and Director of the ERM and Jim DeLoach, Managing Director of Protiviti, share the most recent findings for 2021 as well as peek into insights for 203…

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U.S. Taxation in a Global Economy, with Nathan Goldman and EY's Amanda Shumaker 38:56

4y ago38:56

38:56

Over the past year, COVID-19 has restricted travel and complicated international business. On top of that, President Biden's campaign ran on raising taxes for the high earners and corporations. So how does all of this affect international tax? And are accounting firms looking to hire graduates even in this chaos? We asked Poole College of Managemen…

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Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Spirit, with Cindy Eckert and Dean Frank Buckless 31:42

4y ago31:42

31:42

On the inaugural episode of the Poole Podcast, Dean Frank Buckless is joined by Cindy Eckert, CEO of The Pink Ceiling and Sprout Pharmaceuticals. Listen in on how the Poole College of Management at NC State University is cultivating budding entrepreneurs to successfully solve real-world problems, just like Cindy. The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenn…

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Introducing the Poole Podcast, from NC State University's Poole College of Management 2:24

4y ago2:24

2:24

At North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management, we’re on a mission to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment. By balancing industry and academia, we’re developing and supporting leaders with entrepreneurial mindsets and the skills to solve our world’s problems. On this podcast, we’ll talk with faculty and …

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Leadership in a post-COVID hybrid workspace world, with Donald Thompson and Bradley Kirkman 42:50

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How AI is driving data decisions in business, with Haroon Abbu and Bill Rand 45:53

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Two Masters of Accounting: Christine Holmes (Ernst & Young) and Professor Kathy Krawczyk 44:36

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Hard Truths, Mistakes, and Lessons in Entrepreneurship, with Mike Glennon and Professor Jon Carr 43:25

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The future of work 49:32

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Big Data Analytics with Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail, VP Erik Holbrook, and Professor Bill Rand 49:06

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B-Corps and the Triple Bottom Line, with Jessica Thomas and Eric Henry 41:09

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) 101, with Tayah Butler and Danya Perry 50:37

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LIVE with Terrence Holt, CEO of Holt Brothers Inc. 54:17

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Empathy, authenticity, and soft skills: Next-generation leadership with Chuck Saia and Leigh Shamblin 40:08

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Lessons Learned: COVID 19 and the Global Supply Chain, with Rob Handfield and Joydeep Ganguly 33:36

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"Think and Do" Leadership with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson and Poole College of Management Dean Frank Buckless 43:52

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Chef and the Professor: Entrepreneurship with Vivian Howard and Lewis Sheats 34:35

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Top Risks for 2021 and beyond: A view from the C-Suite 38:17

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U.S. Taxation in a Global Economy, with Nathan Goldman and EY's Amanda Shumaker 38:56

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Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Spirit, with Cindy Eckert and Dean Frank Buckless 31:42

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Introducing the Poole Podcast, from NC State University's Poole College of Management 2:24