Episodes
Nov. 14, 2014
Interview with Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Rabbi Lapin is one of America’s most eloquent speakers and his ability to extract life principles from the Bible and transmit them in an entertaining manner has brought countless numbers of Jews and Christians closer to their...
Nov. 7, 2014
How vs. What Matters
Ed and I discussed Peter Block’s seminal book, The Answer to How is Yes: Acting on What Matters.In my first discussion in May 2004 with Ed
Oct. 31, 2014
Interview with Pricing Expert and Mentor: Dr. Reed K. Holden
We are honored to have the opportunity to interview Dr. Reed K. Holden, Founder of Holden Advisors, and a world-renowned expert in pricing. Reed had a major impact on Ron since he first read him back in October 1998. His book...
Oct. 24, 2014
What Are You Worth?
In today’s competitive business environment, low self-esteem is a competitive disadvantage while high self-esteem among your people confers a competitive advantage. Yet how can folks feel good about themselves, their work, th...
Oct. 17, 2014
Interview with Father Robert Sirico
Ron and Ed interview Father Robert A. Sirico, the president and co-founder of the Acton Institute and the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, both in Grand Rapids, MI. A regular writer and commentator on religious, politi...
Oct. 10, 2014
The Best Learning Method Ever Devised: After Action Reviews
The average knowledge worker is so busy doing they do not have the time to reflect on what they have done, let alone discover major breakthroughs. The Army’s use of After Action Reviews began in 1973, not as a knowledge manag...
Oct. 3, 2014
Top Ten Business Myths - Part 2
Top Ten Business Myths, Part 2 (Myths 5-1). This episode is dedicated to the possibility that many myths exist about business and it would be better to rid ourselves of these ideas. Thinking about these myths is difficult bec...
Sept. 26, 2014
Top Ten Business Myths, Part I
Top Ten Business Myths, Part 1 (Myths 10-6). This episode is dedicated to the possibility that many myths exist about business and it would be better to rid ourselves of these ideas. Thinking about these myths is difficult be...
Sept. 19, 2014
The Moral Hazards of Measurements
Ed and Ron will explore the moral hazards of measurements. Exact measurements of the wrong things can drive out good judgments of the right things, imperiling our future. The illusion of certainty in our measurements creates,...
Sept. 12, 2014
On Healing Leadership
This episode is dedicated to the possibility that the majority of leadership thinking is wrong as it is ultimate based on manipulation - trying to “get someone to do something.” Coming to terms with this idea is difficult and...
Sept. 5, 2014
Corporate Social Responsibility: Progress or PR?
Ed and Ron will explore the Corporate Social Responsibility movement, since even the most ardent defenders of capitalism seem to have contempt for businesspeople and entrepreneurs. An often-heard remark is: The problem with c...
Aug. 29, 2014
Interview with Rory Sutherland
We are excited to announce that Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy Group UK, in London, will be our guest on August 29, for the entire show. Rory has delivered several TED talks, along with many others, including our favo...
Aug. 22, 2014
Mr. Spock and Homer Simpson: The Two Sides of Human Economic Behavior
On this show, Ron and Ed will explore how we humans are comprised of both Mr. Spock—our rational side—and Homer Simpson—our irrational side, and how to optimize decisions from both sides. Learn why economists assume people ar...
Aug. 15, 2014
Everyday Ethics: Doing Well and Doing Good
All businesses have a vested interest in virtue. Business is dependent on the moral and cultural institutions of a free society. The economic and ethical point of a business entity is to serve others. Business is a morally se...
Aug. 8, 2014
Interview with Distinguished Professor of Economics Deirdre McCloskey
Why did the Industrial Revolution happen where and when it did? Our guest will be the Distinguished Professor of Economics Deirdre McCloskey, who teaches economics, history, English, and communication at the University of Ill...
Aug. 1, 2014
Replacing the Annual Appraisal Agony
Do you know anyone who was motivated going into, or coming out of, their annual performance appraisal? Most organizations and employees are dissatisfied with the performance appraisal process, so it remains a curiosity why th...
July 25, 2014
How Much Does the Economy Weigh?
Ed and Ron will explore the following insight from Thomas Sowell: After all, the caveman had the same natural resources at their disposal as we have today, and the difference between their standard of living and ours is a dif...
July 18, 2014
The Second Law of Marketing: All Prices are Contextual
On our July 11th show we discussed The First Law of Marketing: The Value of Value. The Second Law of Marketing—that all prices are contextual—is just as critical to help your organization communicate value, and help convince ...
July 11, 2014
The First Law of Marketing: The Value of Value
Adam Smith was confounded. One of the greatest economic and social thinkers in the history of ideas struggled with the so-called diamond-water paradox. None of us would be able to live beyond a couple of weeks without water, ...
July 4, 2014
Declaring Independence from the Tyranny of Taylorism
Ron and Ed discuss the Cult of Efficiency beginning with an explanation of Frederick Winslow Taylor the father of so called Scientific Management. Business aren’t paid to be efficient. There's nothing more useless than being ...