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Bonus Episode: Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute's Jen Stave on Harnessing AI for a Better Tomorrow

In this special bonus episode, Jen Stave, launch director of Harvard’s Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute, discusses artificial intelligence's transformative impact across industries, the need for global regulation, and the importance of making AI technologies accessible and affordable.

Introducing "Think Big, Buy Small," a New Harvard Business School Podcast

Today, we're sharing a special episode of Think Big, Buy Small, a new podcast from our friends at Harvard Business School.

Season 1 Finale: Top 8 Q&As with Harvard Business School Faculty

In The Parlor Room's Season 1 finale, host Chris Linnane shares his favorite questions and answers from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty.

Season 1 Bonus Content (Part 2): Linda Hill, Mihir Desai, Forest Reinhardt, and Joshua Margolis

In this second episode featuring exclusive bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares unaired clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members Linda Hill, Mihir Desai, Forest Reinhardt, and Joshua Margolis. Tune in for their insights on leadership's imperatives, finance education, and learning through the case method.

Season 1 Bonus Content (Part 1): Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Jeff Bussgang, and Nien-hê Hsieh

In this special episode of The Parlor Room, host Chris Linnane shares hidden gems from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members Mike Wheeler, Jill Avery, Jeff Bussgang, and Nien-hê Hsieh. Tune in for their insights on negotiation, branding, entrepreneurship, and ethics.

Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management

Great leadership requires being both a value creator and a game changer. In this episode of The Parlor Room, host Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Linda Hill to explore what that means through the lens of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development. They also discuss the paradoxes of management and the three roles leaders must play to innovate and meet customers' needs in the digital age.

Forest Reinhardt on Climate Change and the Tragedy of the Commons

In this episode, host Chris Linnane and Harvard Business School Professor Forest Reinhardt discuss the tragedy of the commons and how businesses can navigate the complex challenges of climate change.

Joshua Margolis on Elevating Your Leadership Style

Host Chris Linnane welcomes Harvard Business School Professor Joshua Margolis to The Parlor Room to discuss how to develop yourself as a leader and dive into the story of how the CEO of the world's largest denim jeans company inspired and engaged employees to implement change and drive performance.

Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing

Harvard Business School Professor Nien-hê Hsieh joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to discuss the proliferation of AI in the workplace and how Theranos' story imparts vital ethical lessons.

Jeff Bussgang on the Rise of AI & Raising Venture Capital

HBS Senior Lecturer Jeff Bussgang joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to discuss the rise of generative AI, how to come up with good business ideas, why experimentation is vital to finding product-market fit, and how to raise venture capital successfully.

Jill Avery on Building a Winning Brand Portfolio

What can you learn about brand portfolio strategy from Marriott's $13.3 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts? Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Jill Avery joins host Chris Linnane in The Parlor Room to answer that question and discuss how Marriott overcame the challenge of managing its robust 30-brand portfolio.

Mike Wheeler on the Jazz of Negotiation

In this episode of The Parlor Room, Harvard Business School Professor Mike Wheeler speaks with host Chris Linnane about how negotiation's improvisational nature makes it much like jazz. He also shares stories about a former president's photo and the acquisition of a television system to illustrate strategies for succeeding at the bargaining table.

Mihir Desai on Apple's Powerful Financial Model

In this debut episode of The Parlor Room, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Mihir Desai to discuss how Apple's financial model contributes to its success and illustrates a critical lesson about risk management.

Trailer: Introducing The Parlor Room

Harvard Business School Online is excited to introduce The Parlor Room, a new podcast featuring entertaining, insightful conversations with HBS professors that demystify vital business concepts and provide practical takeaways for your career.