Africa is emerging as an increasingly important part of the global economy. Where are the opportunities—and what should investors understand about the continent’s changing economic landscape? In this encore episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella revisit their conversation with Witney Schneidman, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and author of This Africa Idea: A Memoir of Discovery, Diplomacy and Opportunity. Drawing on more than fiv

What does leadership look like in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, big data, and behavioral science? In this episode of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Chris Meek sits down with Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, a globally recognized expert on AI, decision science, and the future of work. A faculty member at Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Cecchi-Dimeglio helps leaders navigate the intersection of technology, human behavior, and organizational strategy. Drawing on dec

Today, we explore why Situational Leadership still matters—and how leaders can adapt their approach to people, performance, change, and an increasingly AI-driven workplace. About the Guests SAM SHRIVER, EdD, is co-author of Situational Leadership: The Model for Leading Others, Navigating Change and Unlocking Performance with Suzie Bishop, author of From Coach to Coach and The Four Moments of Truth, and co-author of Lessons from Leaders with Marshall Goldsmith and Kathy McDermott. He is Executive

🎙️ 🎙️ At the Creative People Roundtable, remarkable stories flow, As host akaRadioRed on her Scarlett Mic live-streams in the glow. Listening To Creativity is our spotlight today, Celebrating curiosity, courage and compassion along the way. Ed “Doc” Holliday, Pilar Herreros, and Sam Sri join to share How listening to creativity shaped their paths with passion and care. Hear bold ideas, cool conversations, inspiration that's real— And discover what your own creativity may reveal! ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨

Are you a female founder struggling to distill your decades of experience into a cohesive narrative or figure out how to balance ethics with digital storytelling? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos for a riveting discussion with Katherine Tuominen, a marketing strategist and founder of CatalystBrand Strategy. They will dive into the art of storytelling in an AI-driven world, uncovering the secrets to impactful brand narratives and ethical marketing strategies. In this episode, Katherine T

DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark carries forward the essential work of redefining health care for our times. She addresses the health issues arising at the intersection of culture, race, food traditions, lifestyle and inequity in the food system. Her work with food is deeply rooted in the belief that if you trace back just a few generations, every person comes from a rich culture of healthy, medicinal foods, and that food is deeply personal and part of a larger socio-politica

Unbreakable Spirit: Dr. Sejal Patel’s Journey to Passion and Purpose – 9/21/26 Tune in to hear the triumphant story of Dr. Sejal Patel. When health challenges required her to re-evaluate her career plans, she did not let that stop her from using her medical degree in a powerful way. Her journey to receiving two kidney transplants and a pancreas transplant is inspiring, uplifting, and proof that there is power in the pivot. Dr. Patel’s expertise spans Transplant Medicine, Nephrology, Cardiology,

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What happens when there's no guest, no predetermined topic, and possibly only one host? It's time to bring back the spirit of Free-Rider Friday. With Ed potentially sidelined by jury duty, Ron raids his ever-growing stack of articles, ideas, observations, and assorted intellectual curiosities for a wide-ranging tour through whatever has captured his attention lately. Economics, business, technology, culture, pricing—and probably a few things that defy categorization—are all fair game. No agend

“Even when I was little, I knew that teenagers sparkled. I knew they knew something children didn’t know, and adults ended up forgetting.” – Lorde Allison hosts a special program focused on hunger and food policy. She interviews teen Louis Rotgin, who, through volunteering, journalism, and independent research, works to raise awareness of youth food insecurity and the importance of nutrition. His goal is to encourage informed conversations that help improve food access and opportunity for stude

About This Episode: What if better performance isn't about pushing ourselves harder, but understanding how to work more effectively with the way our brains are designed? Amy Brann is a leading authority on applying neuroscience to business performance. Through her work with organisations including EY, Twinings and Haleon, she translates cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies that help people think, lead, collaborate and perform more effectively. When Amy first joined Chris Cooper o

Bonner Cohen PhD Bio Bonner R. Cohen is a senior fellow at the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow, where he concentrates on energy, natural resources, and international relations. He also serves as a senior policy adviser with the Heartland Institute, senior policy advisor at National Center for Public Policy Research, and as adjunct scholar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Articles by Dr. Cohen have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, New York Pos