Q Talks: Podcast: Recent Episodes
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Join us for a discussion of the defining business issues of our time – all through a Jesuit, values-based perspective. The bi-weekly podcast is produced by the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago.
Robert Arias, PhD, helps us explore the different ways consumers behave towards the goods they own and what motivates these differences to shed light on the acts of consumption.
Listen in as Professor Abe Singer and colleague Hayley Clatterbuck attempt to rescue devil's advocacy from its deservedly bad reputation. We aim to show why, notwithstanding the many instances in which it is misused, "playing devil's advocate" is still very useful for our collective social understanding and enlightenment.
Lecturer Zach Binkley explains what an NFT is, how they are used, and the enjoyment he gets from the gamification of how they are implemented.
In October of 2021, Al Gorman, chairman of Power Construction and Interim Dean Maciek Nowak sat down to talk about how we build the modern skyscrapers and reflect on some noteworthy projects he has overseen during his career.
Professor of Management Anne Reilly shares with us her expertise in organizational change management as she reflects on what the future might hold. The bottom line is that change is hard and in our conversation Anne offers a few suggestions for coping with and facilitating the changes that may be necessary moving forward.
Can we mobilize against other societal threats in the same way we have and continue to do with COVID-19? Emily Nordquist of the Baumhart Center joins us to talk about how she hopes we are able to harness our abilities to facilitate nimble change against the other pressing issues of our time.
Professor Jennifer Griffin joins us to talk about the many ways she has seen technology intervene during the pandemic and what she hopes will stay as we move forward.
Professor Peter Norlander views the pandemic as a dramatic and unifying event and explains how he uses the Great Depression as a framework for understanding how our future may unfold.
Leveraging his training as a political scientist, Assistant Professor Abraham Singer share his observations on the current state of public discourse and how we engage with it.
Paying attention to other pre-existing epidemics such as the opioid crisis and suicide rates within the United States, Associate Dean Tim Classen speaks to the trends in these concurrent epidemics and what their consequences may be.
Observing parallels between the Plague of Athens and our current moment, Eve Geroulis expounds upon learning from history and finding clarity in our values during times of upheaval.
Believing markets are able to pivot more nimbly than other institutions, Interim Dean Maciek Nowak reflects on how he hopes businesses and business schools will rise to provide solutions to our society's most pressing problems.
In the spring of 2021, Professor Emeritus Al Gini spoke with alumnus Patrick Unzicker (BBA ‘93), CFO at PharmaCann, about his experience attending Loyola and career afterwards.
Assistant Professor Abe Singer and Professor Emeritus Al Gini discuss their latest book “The Sanity of Satire.” From Mel Brooks to John Oliver, we explore the roles of satire and satirists in our society.
Cedric Dawkins, Chair of the Management Department at Quinlan joins the podcast to share his recent ponderings and investigation into our notions of merit and how they should be applied.
On April 1st, Annie Dufalo, executive director of Innovation for Poverty Action was hosted by Seth Green and Abol Jalilvand for a conversation on global poverty and wealth inequality. We hope you enjoy these excerpts from the program.
Associate Professor of Finance Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee explains the disparate impact Climate Change is having on those in poverty, outlines ideas for changing incentives to inspire action, and makes an argument for why we need to pull the “E” out from “ESG.”
Assistant Professor of Economics Joel Han elaborates on how where an individual grows up impacts their social and economic mobility as they grow older. Listeners interested in diving deeper should check out the Opportunity Atlas Project at https://www.opportunityatlas.org
Senior Lecturer Eve Geroulis and Associate Director Rick Sindt are joined by Margaret Mueller, president and CEO of the Chicago Executives’ Club to talk about how Chicago is experiencing the K-shaped recovery from the pandemic and what the city and businesses can do to mitigate its impact.
Familial wealth is now the leading indicator of youth sports participation. Clinical Lecturer, Zachary Binkley joins us to talk about barriers to entry and the impact this is having on individuals and communities.
Jason Wild, senior vice president of transformation and innovation at Salesforce, lays out why he thinks a transition to Stakeholder Capitalism–from our current Shareholder Capitalist model–is required and how that intertwines with his position and the mission of Salesforce.
Tassos Malliaris, Walter F. Mullady senior professor and chair of economics department at Quinlan, discusses the impact monetary policy can have on income inequality in the United States in this first episode of our series on Wealth Inequality. Sharing his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's recent policy shift from prioritizing mitigating inflation to mitigating unemployment, political power, and universal basic income programs.
"Who you are as a leader is an expression of a lifetime of experiences,” says Ken Meyers, former CEO of U.S. Cellular as he sat down with Professor Emeritus Al Gini in November to reflect on his career and discuss the importance of being a selfless leader.
Cliff Shultz, professor and Charles H. Kellstadt Chair of Marketing, talks with Professor Emeritus Al Gini about his career and work rebuilding economies in South East Asia.
Stacy Neier Beran, senior Ignatian lecturer in marketing, speaks with a former student and a former client about their immersive learning experience in Quinlan’s Microenterprise course. Visit Miss Swan's Perfect BBQ Sauce to learn more about this project.
John Dewan, a pioneer in the sports analytics field, and Zach Binkley, professor of sports management at Quinlan sit down with host Rick Sindt to discuss the history of Sports Analytics, how it is used today, and their predictions about how the industry will grow in the future.
Mike Welch, professor emeritus, reflects with Al Gini on his career, impact at Loyola University Chicago, and his recent retirement.
Father Jerry Overbeck discusses his journey as a Jesuit, academic, and counselor with Professor Emeritus Al Gini.
Maciek Nowak, associate dean of faculty and research, sits down with Professor Emeritus Al Gini to discuss the history of supply chain development, how risk is managed, and how they respond to uncertain times like ours.
Brandon Pendleton, adjunct lecturer, sits down with Colleen Reaney, director of the executive and professional education center, to discuss how to build the behaviors and habits required to be an inclusive leader.
Rachel Gregoire, adjunct lecturer, sits down with Colleen Reaney, director of the executive and professional education center, to discuss implicit bias, how pervasive it is, and what we can do to bring awareness to our own biases. Listeners interested in learning more are encouraged to check out Rachel’s project Fam Foolery at www.famfoolery.com.
Arup Varma, Professor of Management, shares his immigration experience, navigating the tension between being not white and not Black, and discusses his research around the experiences of expatriates working abroad.
Zachary Binkley, Professor of Sports Management, discusses the ramifications of teams with mascots rooted in racism, why departing from these symbols is good for the team’s business, and the pitfalls that come with building a new sports brand. Listeners interested in learning more are encouraged to read articles published by Inflexion and Forbes.
Aminatu Rubango, associate director of business career services, engages Jennile O'Connor and Pamela Bozeman-Evans in an intergenerational conversation about recent events and how they think organizations should best respond.
Wayne Kimball, Jr. (MBA ‘14) sits down with Rick Sindt to discuss how his perception of race developed as he was growing up, the ripple effects he sees in society, and how race has shaped–and should be addressed–in the workplace. Wayne also endorses So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and Slavery by Another Name by Douglas Blackmon that have been recommended in past episodes.
William Towns (BBA ‘02), Managing Director at 4S Bay Partners and Quinlan Board of Advisors member, sits down with Rick Sindt to discuss his journey to the field of community investment and what it means to describe yourself as a scholar-practitioner-activist.
This episode explores if the passage of time will inevitably lead to equal representation of women and people of color in the C-suite, what obstacles are standing in the way of women and people of color in the corporate space, and what are the best tactics to work around these barriers.
Inspired by her conversation with Andy Kaufman, Associate Dean Pam McCoy offers a prayer of reconciliation for the Quinlan community.
Pam McCoy, associate dean of graduate programs, sits down with colleague and friend Andy Kaufman to discuss how their understanding of race and racism is informed by their Christian faith and how they marry their individual anti-racist efforts with the religious framework of their lives. Listeners interested in diving deeper are encouraged to read One Blood by John Perkins, The Hiding Place: The Triumphant Story of Corrie Ten Boom, and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.
Pettis Kent, professor of supply chain management, sits down with Rick Sindt to discuss his personal experiences as a Black man with race-related incidents, protests, professional environments, and how he parents his adolescent Black son. Listeners interested in diving deeper are encouraged to read the book Slavery by Another Name by Douglas Blackmon or view the documentary 13th on Netflix
YWCA Chicago’s CEO, Dorri McWhorter sits down with Emily Nordquist of the Baumhart Center to discuss the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism, where solutions to community divestment lie, and the responsibility businesses must take on to be successful in the new economy that is emerging. Listeners are encouraged to visit untiljusticejustis.org or view the documentary BOSS: The Black Experience in Business.
The Baumhart Scholars are a cohort of students selected for their commitment to social justice. In this podcast, we will explore what the Black Lives Matter movement means to four Scholars and how they are incorporating the movement into their professional and personal journeys. Listeners who want to learn more are encouraged to read The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo.
Professors of Marketing Akon Ekpo and Jenna Drenten discuss the sources and manifestations of trauma that are experienced daily in the marketplace and how consumers cope with these experiences. Listeners interested in learning more about trauma in the marketplace are encouraged to read Consumer Equality: Race and the American Marketplace or Race in the Marketplace: Crossing Critical Boundaries which is currently made available for free by the publisher.
In this first installment of our series focused on the intersections of race and business, Professors of business ethics Cedric Dawkins and Abraham Singer grapple with the role of corporations and labor unions pertaining to public policy, accountability, and reforms. Listeners interested in learning more about anti-racism are encouraged to watch “I Am Not Your Negro” by Raoul Peck or read “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin DiAngelo.
Associate Dean, Maciek Nowak sits down with Professor Al Gini to discuss the inner workings of supply chain systems and how they respond to stressors during unprecedented times like our current global health crisis.
What is commerce and why do we have it? What is business and why does it exist? What power dynamics do we find in business? In today's episode Professor of Ethics, Abraham Singer explores his perspective on ethical behaviors of business with Professor Al Gini. Want to learn more? Singer's latest book is The Form of the Firm expounds on these ideas.
We sit down with healthcare economist Tim Classen to explore the obvious and not so obvious ways that the pandemic is impacting our economy, healthcare system, and patient treatment.
What is the future post-pandemic? Conversations with Professor Eve Geroulis. Jaimy Chadam shares a very thoughtful perspective on COVID-19 rising from decades of global strategic leadership for some of the world’s most respected global companies, discussing how companies need honesty and empathy to navigate the unchartered territory ahead, arguing those same values must also apply to how we manage our personal and professional relationships, suggesting that’s the way we come out of this stronger and more resilient to change.
What is the Future Post Pandemic? Conversations with Professor Eve Geroulis. Kevin Willer meets with Eve to share his compelling and earnest insights drawn from decades of entrepreneurial and tech sector experience Co-Founding Google Chicago, and as Founding CEO of 1871, discussing how companies large and small can manage through this COVID-19 shut down, discussing what he believes are smart strategic partnerships in the tech sector in Chicago, and what qualities young leaders will need to innovatively lead out of their first global crisis.
Al Gini discusses the importance of work and how COVID 19 is threatening the working world.
Abol Jalilvand is a long time student of international finance and global business. In this interview he warns us that the “International Business Community” is facing a series of crises which must be addressed and resolved including international Trade issues and stock-market over evaluation and others.
Kevin Stevens, Dean of the Quinlan School of Business, argues that the true purpose of an education in business is not just the acquisition of technical skills in order to acquire a high paying job. The real purpose of an education in business is to produce leaders and workers who see business as a “collective vocation” to do good and not just well. The true purpose of business is the “well-being” of the community, and not just the “profit statements” of the Fortune 500.
Resources and Management examines the necessity and paradox of work in our lives: “We need it! We hate it! There’s not enough of it. And, we can’t risk losing it or quitting!”
Tanjia Coleman, PhD + Prof. Dawn Harris
This episode explores if the passage of time will inevitably lead to equal representation of women and people of color in the C-suite, what obstacles are standing in the way of women and people of color in the corporate space, and what are the best tactics to work around these barriers.
Al Gini explores Mark Satkiewicz’ career, life and legacy. Along the way they explore what he believes makes for a good employee, leader, or person and the inflection points he has experienced along the way that have brought about these beliefs
Seth Green, founding director of the Baumhart Center for Social Responsibility, leads a panel discussion with leaders from various fields about today’s impetus for the companies to not only produce a profit but to also “be good” or act in a socially responsible way.
Today we have the pleasure of listening in on a conversation between Kevin Stevens, Dean of the Quinlan School of Business and Doug Albregts. Doug has 27 years of experience serving diverse industries in both private and publicly traded international companies. Serving in C-Suite leadership positions at Scientific Games, Sharp Electronics, Sharp Imaging, and more. He has served on the United Nations Business Council as one of its technology representatives, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA, with a Sales and Marketing emphasis, from the Quinlan School of Business.
Influencer Marketing can take on many different forms from sponsored posts, hosting giving aways, or appearing at brand events. What influencer marketing looks like depends on the ask and on the client. Today, we are joined by Assistant Professor of Marketing, Jenna Drenten and Molly Tullis who is a senior digital strategist at Ketchum.
In his latest book, The Importance of Being Funny; why we need more jokes in our lives Al Gini writes, “My steadfast belief is that humor is an attempt to deal with the palpable absurdity of life.” Listen as we explore the many functions humor plays in our lives.
AI has been in mainstream media since 2015 and it's been slowly entrenching itself in society even if we don't see it. It's looking to cover and improve efficiencies wherever cost of labor is high, return on investment low, and really wherever there's an untapped or undiscovered opportunity.
We are all familiar with marketing campaigns, but what effects on culture and society do these have? Today, we join professors Eve Geroulis and Ray Benton as they discuss Macro-Marketing - the study of the influence that marketing policies and strategies have on an economy and society as a whole - and education today.
We’ve all read the stories, listened to the podcasts, and seen the movies, but do you really know what it is like to be an entrepreneur? This podcast will talk about the realities of running a growing business, from the successes to the failures and everything in between. We’ll share real life stories and tips for how to avoid some of the common mistakes new entrepreneurs make. Featuring Professor April Lane, Kevin Willer of Chicago Ventures, and John Wilson of Winestyr.
Catch a sneak peak of one of the episodes of Q Talks Podcast in this trailer, featuring a guest Eve Geroulis.
A sneak peak at one of Q Talks Podcast's first episodes featuring April Lane, Kevin Willer, and John Wilson.